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THE STAUNTON NEWS-LEADLR, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 1928 PAGE six about the. i Miss Mlrah Lindsay, who has jhas been affirmed, was one of the most unique and romantic char- jjp.e.r.ted the worthy grand matron gift of lovely brass candle! SOCIAL High Official Pays Eastern SiarS A VlSlt Jews acters of the War Between States, and crowded Into the two years in which he served more brilliant achievements, which won him wider fame, than any other soldier on either side. "Stonewall" Jackson was of Scotch-Irish stock and was marked by many of the Qualities of his ancestry. He was an 6r- WaynesboroTsBIovedEd ucator: i for Atlanta, Georgia, where she will be the guest of relatives. Literary Clnb Mn, J.

B. Harding, motheT of Mr. Landon Davis will be hoe Mr Ar RHardinunderwent an tees ta the Waynesboro Literary operation for the removal bt her club at her home on Pine avenue tonsils at the University hospital on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. on Friday and is improving a place of meeting Miss ElIabethTCinr will spend The subject for Tuesday's meet- tne week-end with MIsb Georgia ing is: "The Virginia Dynasty," Ila11 00 Hl11 terrace. Miss King Those on the program are Prof, la a student at Harrisonburg State A.

C. Kimler, on "Four Presl- Teachers' college and her home la dents;" Mr. John Noble Maxwell, In Newport News, on "The Great Chief Justice" and Elizabeth Collins will Mrs. R. O.

Vance, on "Virginia spend the week-end with her par-Women." ents on Hill terrace. i Mrs. Leo Mehler is a guest of phaaind'ffdMhenagrf-sevenV made his own way through- thf i Waynesboro Brown, K. HKnorrr J. R.

Snead, Order of the Eastern' Star, and H. Keller, and Mr. James the honor of a visit from the oayharf, of the Staunton chapter; worthy grand matron of theMra. L. W.

Griffith, of Electa mn47chipfr 'of the 'Virginia chapter; 'RoanokerranaMeggT8r Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. David Chnmness and H. C. He-Csxrte L-v, of Lynchburg, Thurs- drlck, of Federal chapter No. 38, day evening.

'Washington. Th work of th local chapter From Waynesboro Mrs. Lee Iran Inspected by the worthy went to Harrisonburg, when? she grand matron and Initiation cere- was the truest of. that chapter on monies were put on In a very Friday, and will visit the Staun-beautiful manner. At this meet ton chapter this, evening.

Mem-lag the worthy grand matron i hers of Waynesboro chapter No. presented the chapter with its 10" will he euesis of the Staun-cbarter with a few fitting-' re-, -ton' chapter this marks, and it was 'accepted -by the worthy Mrs. McCar-, INSTALL OAS SYSTEM t' Men's Meeting The January meeting of the Men of the Presbyterian church was held in the Sunday school rooms of the church Thursday at seven. thy Driver, of 'the been the guest of Mrs. Guy Ham llton bn Chestnut avenue, has left her sister Mrs.

Norvel Walker, In Richmond and will attend grand opera there. Dr. and Mrs. Druce Hanger and daughter of Newport News are the guests of their Mr! Dana, Miss Nancy Hollar, Messrs. Kalph Hanger and Richard Hoi- lar.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall and famUy will spend Sunday with friends in Charlottesville. Among tho Waynesboro mem- 0Pra of the Kastern who will attend the banquet given by the Staunton chapter of the Order of ln(1 eastern htar this evening wl'l be Mesdames George Etter, w. D.

Aimer, McCarthy Driver, i-ieveiand -Menetee, Vastlne Coiner, Miv-and -JUrs Charles Hall, Mrs. w. C. -McCotnb, Mrs. Brown! chapter.

Teacher held on. last The address of the evening! Fridav afternoon. at the school, was given by the guest of honor the dVidPd to install and was very and im.ttie-.Pyrofiix v.vrtVmTof gas in the pressive. Short talks werft made -domestic science and art room, by the following: Mrs. C.

W. also in tire S.ienre room, This Brown, past worthy matron of will be a greatly needed addition the Staunton chapter; James to tfie equipment of' the school. of the it waW-not nly---rtffided-in- the Mrs. Dudley Woods Was hos- and Mrs- EcU'in Hanger, on Chesl- tess and was assisted in serving a nut avenue, delicious chicken dinner by Mrs. Mlss Janet Brand and Mr.

and Tucker Cook, Mrs. Allen Wills, Mrs. Harold Porter will return to Miss Ann Shirey, and Miss Mary. Waynesboro tomorrow from a trip Culton. to Hazard, Ky.

These meetings are limited to Among those attending the fu-one hour. neral Aftonr Short talks were made the Rev. 011 Tuesday wore Mrs. George holders from her chapter. i IT chapter were: the worthy grand Mesdames Lee, Kate 'Coiner.

James Gavhart. C. w. At tho. meeting of the Parent-j domestic science room, hut in the science laboratory, where it is used in the cbejuical tests made by the students in their study of chemistry.

This system will contain twelve Dunse'n burner in the laboratory. making if possible for twelve stu make tests at-f-the-aame time; and two gas ranges, and lour not plates in me uomesuc i science room. for I I Staunton chapter; Mrs. I. V.

Griffith, of the Ebvla' chapter No. 33, Roanoke, and Mrs. McCarthy' Driver and Sam Hall, worthy matron and worthy patron of the Waynesboro "chapter. At the close of the. meeting.

the guests and members were in- vited into-the bauquet- halh whei'eT a banquet was served. uunnK ine fvt'iiiiiK, uii' wonnj matron of the local chapter pre-, R. W. Cousar and Mr. flnv Hamil- torn and these were Very much enjoyed by those present.

This club, still in its infancy, is doing a fine work and promises to be a fine Influence amone Ithe men of the citv and communitv. Definite tasks were assigned jo each of the twelve erouns. which they will try to accomplish before next month's meeting. There were 4 7 men present at the meet- ing. Announce Marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Kennedy world. In the City of Mexico; after Its capture and occupation', Ire became Interested in religion, and tfiere made a profession, of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, At West Point heTiad adopted as his motto, "You may be whatever you resolve to be," and after.

his conversion he added to this motto the saying of St. Paul: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me." These two mottoes were the keynotes of his life and led the penniless boy to -become one of the immortals. 'Oils work among the negroes made such an impression upon the blacks, and he occupied so large a place In ther hearts, that-it Is said that the first contribution to the monii-ment-thaUstand at Lexington was made in 1887 by the negro Baptist church of Lexington. His last words, and they, were said while a smile illuminated his face, were, these; "Let us pass, over the river and rest under the fihnde of the trees." Itobrt Kd ward lice If "Stonewall" Jackson was the hero of the South, Robert Iiee was Its Idol. He sprang of a great line.

It is said of him that he did ilot receive a single demerit during his course at West Point. He participated in the war with-Mexlco and -made a-btiUsnt I nianrlj nf nnunfn by Cenerai Ie were theser lh0 tents be struck." 'Ler PAUKAT-TKACIIKR ASS'X. On Feb. 10, Mrs. Reiser, assistant direcior of education' of the board of health, will give the Parent-Teacher association and 1 j.

PROF. A. C. KILMER I I i I announce- the marriage of -1 ty an rs, Dri ver- Etter ri'cora, mhii ror skiii ana oravrry, ff iiiitv I wa always found to be in the ISH MAR1 nh thick of things, ever playing the HONOK SlinKNT of a christian gentleman, a .11 M.tih tidier and a man. Ie and Jack-r, 'son, da'ckson and Lee great Miss names these, gentlemen names of boro.

a niece of Mrs. Henderson ni0n who gr(at fou S' of the honor stu- Krf.al fiKhtH dolnK not )n dents at the Harrisonburg State but in rcnnne in h. h. vi i lit ma Prof. A.

C. Kimler was born in-Stnitheburg Md. ed- ueated in the public schools of Maryand and taught for five years in Washington county, Md. He took a collegiate course ot Franklin and Marshall college, at Lancaster, and then taught for 11 years in the public schools i at McGaheysvIlle, Va. I While there he made the school TPacnP fS COilPCO, This honor is based on the 0f Imperative dutCv" standing for the full quarter AnionK thfl last word nttprP(1 Baking Powder is in the a graded and high school.

He; ling type, which alone fits him spent three years as principal of to be the examplar oLthe youngs the New Market' schools and for while as a citizen he is liberal, nine years was principal Of Shep-! progressive, and public spirited, herdstown State Normal college Such a man always has a mes-at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Next sage, and the writer recalls the he was made superintendent of messages -given to the schools of Ceredo and Kenova, young men students of Waynes-W. Va. His next move was to boro schools: a congenial for Best Results Use PP'e the ciiv a lecture on fj "Social Hygiene" at the Woodrow known as the Woodrow Wilson High-school, Thus his aim was accomplished, his-career -as a teacher and edu cator replete, with successes and honors.

No teacher has ever more fully commanded or de- served to command the commence and "respect of the city and com munity than has Prof. A. C. Kim4 ler. His character is of the ster- occupation Do all thaUyou can for tho benefit of employer or patron, without regard to pay Never compromise your integrity, sense of right, or of duty, for any prospect of gain or profit.

In other words, play the pan of a man." Mr. Kimler is held in high es teem by all who know him and Kimler Literary society." and the students publishing a school 1 paper known as 'The Kimler- lite. Mr. Kimler married Miss Marv I i Wilson high school, the hour to he- announced later. ry Raising the Ante The auction eer, who had been whisperingt excltedlv tn i man In hla siiiiIW Charles Town, taught in the high school, going from there to Aile Washington where he taught In the schools for three years.

Mr. Kimler came to Waynesboro in 1909r and was principal of the Waynesboro schools until 1922. He began his work in I Waynesboro in the building used V. I .1 I. .1 I WM uu is quite an honor for the students.

Out of an enrollment of 753 stu- dents, pnly2 attained tlii. Lee arid Jackson Are EuloirizeH at rri a rUWaniS Meeting The inspiring lives of Generals i Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson, Confederate chieftains, were discussed at some 1 length at guesday's meeting of I ll WavnauhAfn Vlurtiniu nli.K n.t. u.

nu.j. jx, nu la uuu, Dr. C. K. Steck delivering an ex cellent address on the topic "Two Grand Old Men of the South--land." Dr.

Steck's address was inspiring and informative and was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by the clubmen. No attempt Is made here to' report It in full, but'the following extracts will serve to reveal its nature and content: I The first of these great Ameri-' cans to be mentioned is Thomas Jonathan Jackson, better known as "Stonewall" Jackson. The second is Robert E. Lee, affectionately called behind his back "Marse Robert." Both of these men were Virgin-fans'. Each of tiiem was grad ed from West Point Military academy.

Both fought In the war with Mexico and eich was a devout Christian. Because of the things they had in common. It Is not unfitting that. their names be coupled together. "Stonewall" Jackson, it I I I as theT primary building and with isHOved by all his students.

In a corps of only seven teachers, the hall of Woodrow Wilson High His aim was for Waynesboro to school will be found hanging a have a well equipped and up-to-1 portrait of Professor Kimler. The date high school, and "he worked 'fresHma'r class "afso Tranied" its ttt-dav and nierht toward this end. erary society for its teacher, "The of the promoters of the "Valley pike. Mrs. Klmler also endearejl herself to the people of Waynesboro during her life here, and hai many friends.

She died In 1922. Mr. Klmler has one son. Resigning the prlnclpalship In the year 1922, Professor Klmler has since that time taught Latin land higher mathematics. His success In life is an accomplished result, and words can never express the wonderful this splendid man has had, and is having, on the young men ttnd women of Waynesboro and the 4 that' tends to the up-ilift of hls fellow-man is too to engage the sympathy and en-operation of Prof.

A. C. Kimler. K. D.

K. 'j'-'- rIn Ihe Churches Of Waynesboro 1 Presbyterian Chtirrli I school, 9:45 a. m. Morniner worshtn, 11 o'cldck; subject "What ('IniKt Can Do 1 for I Evening worship, sub-ijecl. "A Missionary to America." f'hristian Kndeayor, 6:45 p.

m. i The Presbyterian church invites you to all of itsservices to i hear the wonderful and glorious gospel of the Son of God pro-rjjJUnPdJwhich is able to redaim I sinners and build up saints. It lis sufficient for every need of the human soul, both in this life and (the next. Christ is willing and able to supply our every need ptiysicial. mental, and spiritual.

lielhany tliurch Coyner's Evangelical Lutheran coneregation'. Herbert E. 'Plehn, minister. Third Sunday, after Epiphany, Jan. 22.

Sunday school. 10 a. preaching, 11 a. "Coals of nreaching. 7:30 p.

"Thev That Mourn." This 'is the second sermon in ah? series on the Beatitudes. Visitors arf invited to come in. Devotional organ music at 7:15 I', n. New Horie Liitbcrnn Mission At 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Pastor Herbert E.

Plehn. of Coyner's Evangelical Lutheran preach- in the auditorium of the New Hope High school. The sermon subject will be, "The Lost Jesus." Visitors are welcome. I'nMtoral Office Hours On Friday afternoons. Pastor Herbert E.

Plehn, of Bethany Main street at corner of Maple, will be in the sacristy of the church between 2 and 3 o'clock. This hour will be reserved for consultation with anyone who desires to consult a I I 1 PV8-! 1 uicniorra oi me congregation only. It is Intended me uncnurciieu, communion service; Hunday school at 1 0j 4 5 m. A service of old hymns." with special music and story, at 7:30 p. m.

You will en joy. this service. Welcome to, all. Services at Hebrort i On Sunday the pastor, the Rev. Howard s.

Iroms, will preach at Hebron Raptist church, subject: i "The Duties and Responsibilities of the Llocal flhurch Both at Home and Abroad." The Lord's Supper will be Observed at this service. At 7:30. the reeular services I be conducted at Afton chapel. I t.rare liiiineran nurcn Sunday school, 9:45 a. morning sermon, 11 o'clock: evening worship, 7:30.

A welcome to all to come and worship with us. Main Street Methodist Sunday school, 9:45 a. morning sermon, 11 o'clock; Ep-wo TtTTLeagu eT6T4 5 p. L'p-' worth Hi. 6:45 p.

evening service, 7:30: Junior League, Wednesday afternoon at Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7:30. Basic Methodist Church un ay sc ool 9 r3 0 preaching, 1 la. Epworth League; 6:45 p. evening service, Wednesday evening prayer service. 7:30.

Announcement of SeniceH at Colored I'nlon Baptist Church The Rev. White will at the colored Union Baptist church In Waynesboro, Sunday morning at 1 1 o'clock. All are invited to this service. Seats will be reserved for the white friends. St.

John's Episcopal Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon 11 a. m. Evening prayer and address p.

m. o- BASIC MOTHODIST CHURCHSUPTKK, Ferns and Dotted plants were the decorations used in the social room of the Basic Methodist hiirpti nn ThiirHrtav evAntniFi from nii tn eiht o'clock when the women of the church served waffle and chicken supper. Beautiful muclc was furnished by the Central Methodist Church orchestra, of Staunton, under the direction of William Black. This brought forth much applause, and mahy people lingered throughout the evening to hear the music. rjy DJLE ACTIO TJ First in the Dough -Then in the Oven Same Price Ear Over 35 Vears "ulions of Pounds Used By Our Government In 1912, through his energies, the middle building, known as the Jackson Grammar school, was built, and was used as the high school.

New teachers were added from time to time, and soon, with the steady increase; of students, it was found necessary to have a third building, built in 1922, Virginia- Rice, of New Market, i Vieir aPProach t0 tne church who was a member of thesoldand her minister may be made Rice familv Of that place. Tier easy- father will be renumbered as one ark Station Presbyterian Morning worship at 10 o'clock, mmm SSW mmb a in MS) daughter, Edythe Charlene, to Mr. Lester W. Tusing, on Dec. 25, 1927.

at Waynesboro, Va. At present they are Orange. Va. They will be at home to their friends lnWest Waynesboro In the early spring. Auxiliary A very important meeting of me rresDyierian auxiliary was held in the Sunday school auditorium on Thursday afternoon, at which time the election of officers for the new year was held.

The same president will serve for one year longer Miss Mary Wilson; vice-president, Miss Louise Quarles; recording secretary," Mrs. Jack Ellis; and corresponding secretary, Miss Edith Suddarth. Mrs. White Hostess Mr8 Frank White w-as hostess to the Junior guild at her home on Maple avenue on Thursday. After a delightful evening spent in sewing, the hostess, served lovely refreshments.

There were twelve members and guests present. perSals Mr. George W. Brown, father of Mr. Roy Brown, suffered a paralytic stroke Thursday morning at home near Waynesboro.

His condition is serious, but he was resting as well last night as could be expected. Mr. E. M. Cabell has returned to Covington after visiting his family at "Rose Hall." Little Billy Brand, grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. E. M. Cabell, will be hospital on Wednesday to have" his tonsils removed, Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Bush, Mrs. Florence Lambert and Mrs. Carl Brand Tiave returned to- their homes from a motor trip to Fin-castle where they were guests of Mrs. James Bush. Miss Kate Collins has returned to her home on Hill terrace, from a trip to Lexington.

Mrs. Clyde Smoot and little son have treturned to Charlottesville after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Coiner on Wayne avenue.

Master Warren has been ill at his home on Main street, is greatly improved. Miss" Katherine Small has returned to her home in York, after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Richard Baker, on Maple avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

John Robson, af-leFspendfnglome time with their son in Memphis, are now In St. Petersburg, where" they will spend the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. Robson are stopping at the hotel, where Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. LaValle, of Waynesboro, also are guests. Mr.

and Mrs. C. H. Croft were Tecent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

I. Iseman in Harrisonburg and they will go to Richmond today to spend a few days) Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Smith had as their guests for the past weekend Mr.

and Mrs. Granville Arm-entrout )and children, Miss Mamie Micheal of Harrisonburg, and Roy Seamster, of Lynchburg. Miss Mary McFarland, of Mer-rersburg. is the guest of Miss Daisy Bard'Dugdale. Mr.

and Mrs, L. B. Deputy, Mr. and Mrs. R.

L. Gillespie of Waynesboro, and Mr. H. H. Stamper of the Waynesboro creamery, Lexington, attended the banquet given at the Montlcello hotel, on Wednesday evening by the Vlrgin- Dairy Products-association The condition of Miss Mattie Cook, who ia ill at the homo of Mrs.

Guy Hamilton, continues to 'The singing of Mrs. Clara Volen, of Fairfax Hall faculty, is always enjoyed, and sne sang very sweetly and responded grac iously to the applause with an encore The entire evening was very successful both from a fianclal and social standpoint iand there about 300 guests wereservfd, 18 South Augusta Street, Staunton, Va. NORTON'S JANUARY SPECIALS Flower Tabourettes, each 1.00 Foot Stools, tapestry covered 1.00 Rath Stools, metal, white MM Neponset, 2 yards wide, per yard 1.00 Combinets, 8 quart 1.00 Vsml J-'itrnlturc, as 1'ollows: 1 Long Davenport 1 Baby Bassinet 2.00 1 Oil Stove, 3-burner v. rt.OO 1-Short Davenport 1 Cupboard mio.nn tif-ii iif a IIMJIU lur wish to announce," he said. "that a gentleman here, has had the misfortune to lose a wallet containing five hundred pounds.

He tells me that a reward of twenty-five pounds will be given to any one returnlng JL'l i. After a silence a man In the crowd shouted: "I'll give thirty pounds! Tit-Rits. INCUBATORS Brooders, Feed Hoppers, Water Founts, Poultry Feeds, Remedies, Try our Poultry tonic makes Hons help you make your Chickens pay. Hamilton-Cook Hdwe.Co. "The Spot" A HXE PRIME lilR ROAST will do for 'Sunday dinner.

Let us send you a piece of fresh appetizing beef, mutton, lamb or pork and you'll be more than pleased with the quality and price. Of course you'll not forget we also have, some choice poultry, hams, sausages, bacon and etc CITY MEAT MARKET, WAYNESBORO. ron Bed and Springs ORTON FURNITURE COMPANY Waynesboro, Va. Extra Jants must be sold out within 30 DAYS STARTING SAtURDAYJM.217 1928 Orders from our Factory are to Discontinue Business in Staunton, and sell all Stock and be able to vacate room in 30 days. Your chance of a lifetime to buy New Styles in Clothing at less than it cost to manufacture.

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