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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

9

Looking at the Cross Week at Loudoun Street Church

Loudoun Street Presbyterian opens a week of informal noon services from 12 to 12 30 daily with the theme Looking at the Cross. Five meditations by Mr Wilson cover Sorrow at the Cross Government at the Cross Religion the Cross Discipleship at the Cross Democracy at the Cross. Church hours 11 to 3 for private prayer. Rev Ron S Wilson minister. Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 11 sermon by Dr Sydnor 2 30 groundbreaking 6 30 Young People 7 30 evening worship Faith for Human Suffering Wednesday prayer service 7 30.

Wilson Ne Cross Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronld S. Wilson Stewart Bell, Jr G. G. Sydnor Will

Highland Avenue Chapel Service Schedule

The Highland Avenue Chapel in Hermon offers Sunday School and Bible Classes at 3 p.m. The Young People meet at 6 45, with evening worship at 7 30 featuring a sermon by Pastor Herman Womeldorf. A Thursday service also at 7 30 includes a prayer meeting.

Highland Avenue Chapel Herman Womeldorf

Grace Lutheran Church Services Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on Boscawen Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Men s Bible Class 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m with Dr H D Hoover Sermon The Lord Hath Need of Them Confirmation of Catechumens Children of the Church 3 p m Luther League 6 30 p m Vespers 7 30 p m Sermon Jesus Prays in the Victorious Hour Council Meeting Monday 8 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m Sermon The Service of Silence and Solitude Thursday 7 30 p m Sermon Jesus at the Supper topic with Holy Communion Friday 7 30 p m Sermon Jesus on a Hill"}

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street H. D. Hoover Luther League Jesus

Pentecostal Mission Schedule Led by Rev J S Shade

Sunday School at 9.30 a m worship service sermon at 11 a m Young People gathering 6 30 p m song service 7 30 p m worship sermon 8 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday

Pentecostal Mission J.S. Shade

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 o'clock Junior Young People 6 30 p m Evening worship with Intermediate and Senior Young People 7 30 p m Pastor Rev Dr E T Clark leads the church events with services throughout the day.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Charles Hume Funk Pastors Church Schedule Card

The Church of Christ at 20 W Cork Street presents Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 with the sermon O Jerusalem Jerusalem Christian Endeavor at 6 30 for Junior Young People and Senior groups Evening Worship at 7 30 with the sermon The Suffering Servant Wednesday Prayer Service at 7 45 led by Mrs H Jennings and Thursday Communion service at 7 45.

Tes Church ‘of Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Jerusalem Christian Endeavor H. H. Jennings

United Brethren Church Publishes Week Schedule

Rev L G Bridges leads Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with the theme Christ in Triumph. Evening programs include Intermediate and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 and 6 45, Passion Play pictures at 7 30. Catechetical class at 3 30 daily. Dr D T Gregory of Dayton Ohio preaches starting Monday at 7 30. Communion on Thursday evening.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges D. T. Gregory Dayton Ohio

Congregational Christian Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m John A Spaid Superintendent Divine worship at 11 a m Pastor Whitten sermon subject Christ As King 6 p m Young People and C E program listed

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten John A. Spaid Christ C. E

Palm Sunday Services at Centenary Church Schedule

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church releases Palm Sunday activities led by Rev. S L Flickinger D D. Church School at 9 45 a m with Courtney Taylor superintendent. Palm Sunday service at 11 a m includes distribution of palms. 6 30 p m Young People's service. 7 p m Junior C E Holy Week services each night next week except Saturday.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger D. D Courtney Taylor

Winchester Ministers Sponsor 3 Hour Good Friday Service

The Winchester Ministerial Association oversees a three hour Good Friday service from 12 to 3 p m at Grace Lutheran Church. Local ministers provide meditations on the Seven Words with special music and a community worship opportunity inviting all Christians to observe the solemn day. Worshipers may arrive or depart freely during the period.

Winchester Grace Lutheran Church

Easter and Palm Sunday Services at Local Church

Reverend R B Nelson presides as Holy Communion and Sunday School occur weekly with morning prayers at 11:00 a m and 9:45 a m respectively Services extend to Palm Sunday and Easter with Holy Communion at 8:00 a m and a 5:00 p m Easter Sunday School celebration and sermon topic The Triumphant Christ.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Schedule and Meet

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour lists services and activities led by Pastor C Worthington Lowe. Sunday school and Men’s Bible Class at 9 30 a m. morning worship at 11 a m with The Blessedness of Christ. Junior League at 1 p m led by Miss Mildred Smith. Senior League at 6 30 p m with pastor. Vespers at 8 p m The Statement of a Fool. council meeting Monday at 8 p m. Senior League with Miss Sarah M Lupton at 625 South Stewart Street.

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour C. Worthington Lowe Mildred Smith South Stewart Street Sarah M. Lupton

Braddock Street M E Church Weekly Schedule

Braddock Street M E Church announces a full week of services led by Rev. T M Swann. 9 45 a m church school supervised by Walter M Shade. 11 a m Holy Communion. 6 45 p m Young People service led by Mr Lee Ritenour. 6 45 p m Intermediate service with Susan Fansler. 7 30 p m sermon From Sunday Till Friday by Rev R V Whitehurst. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m.

Braddock Street M. E South T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Lee Ritenour Susan Fansler R. V. Whitehurst

South Winchester Methodist Church Services Notice

South Winchester Methodist Church holds services in Miller School Building Whit lock Avenue Rev Harry Balthis pastor Church school 10 am George Haines superintendent morning worship 11 am sermon The Triumphal Entry by the pastor Evening worship 730 pm led by Mr J H Rosenberger Children present a play The Better Part with special music Prayer service Wednesday 730 pm Special Good Friday service 730 pm Friday

South Winchester Methodist Church Miller Whitlock Avenue Harry Balthis George Haines J. H. Rosenberger

St Paul A M E Church Holds Last Conference Meeting

St Paul A M E Church led by Rev O O Bumgardner with Sunday School at 10 a m overseen by A F Martin. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev R L Gillery D D presiding elder of Richmond district as the last quarterly meeting of the conference year.

ST. Paul A.M. E Oo. E. Bumgardner A. F. Martin R. L. Gillery D. D Richmond

St Stephen A M E Church Service Day Schedule

Rev William McPhail will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Church School at 2 p.m. Rev R E Laws to preach at 3 p.m. Members urged to prepare for the annual conference.

ST. Stephen A. M. E WM. McPhail R. E. Laws

Mount Carmel F B Church Revival Services Planned

Mount Carmel F B Church with Rev S S Spriggs as pastor announces Sunday School at 10:30 led by John Morris. Morning preaching at 11:45 and evening at 8:30 with B Y P A at 7. Evening topic The King of Kings. Communion during the service. Business meeting Monday night. Rev J S Swan of Berryville to speak at revival Thursday and Friday.

Mount Carmel F. B S. S. Spriggs John Morris J. S. Swan Berryville

Gore Operetta A Rose Dream Draws Praise and Funds

The Gore high school operetta A Rose Dream presented by students last Thursday evening received an excellent reception. A large audience attended and a tidy sum was realized. Principal Stewart Bell Jr. said it may be shown again at Mount Williams school this week.

Gore High School Stewart Bell, Jr Mount Williams School

Special Service Of The Palms At Centenary Church

The Rev S L Flickinger announced a special palms service at Centenary Reformed Church tomorrow at 11 oclock. Palms will be distributed to each person and the sermon title is Palm Sunday In 1939.

S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church Orelock

Ridgeway Rangers Playful Season Record Highlighted

The Ridgeway Rangers hockey team from Frederick and Berkeley counties posted seven wins and two losses with one tie. Players listed include Armel Barnhart, Waggoner, Wolfe, Noll, Batt, H. Keller, O'Connell, Gleaner, W. Keller, Wilson, Shufelt, Belget and Lakeman.

Ridgeway Rangers Frederick Berekeley Rangers Carlisle Aces Silver Springs Braddock Heights Hagerstown Cumberland Armel Barnhart Waggoner Wolfe Noll Batt H. Keller O’connell Gleaner W. Keller Wilson Shufelt Belget Lakeman

Pleasant visits dot Mt Pleasant social scene

Mr and Mrs Clifton Gough and family from Winchester visited Vennor Milhon last Sunday. Miss Pearl Cochran and sister visited Mrs Molly Snapp last Tuesday. Mrs James Russell with children from Carpers Valley are visiting John Perry’s family this week. Sunday activities include Sunday school at 2 pm preaching at 3 pm and Christian Endeavor after.

MT. Pleasant Clifton Gough Bennie Miller Winchester Vennor Milhon Pearl Cochran Atha Dyke Peggy Jean Milhon Molly Snapp James Russell Carpers Valley John Perry Carrie Boyce Mildred Ritter Asbury Boyce Irvin Boyce Yellow Springs W. Va Lucille Perry Margaret Fox Fox Clarence Tillett Charles Town

Boy Collects Snakes in Bureau Drawer in Connecticut

Paul H. Stevens a 15 year old high school student in West Hartford Connecticut collects live snakes and houses them in a bureau drawer in his bedroom as he aims to down a boa constrictor.

West Hardtford Conn Paul H. Stevens

Chapel To Be Built For Farm Women In Goochland

Mrs. R T Barton chairs a Virginia fund drive to raise 10000 by May 20 for a non denominational chapel at the State Industrial Farm for Women in Goochland County. The project, part of the penitentiary system, seeks donations from all Virginians and will use prison labor and local architect services.

R. T. Barton Frederick State Industrial Farm For Women Goochland County Richmond Price Penal Industrial Farm For Penal System of Virginia Rice M. Youell State Prison Board Interdenominational Missionary Board Henry Lee Robinson, Jr E. Tucker Carlton Barton

Six Sprinters In Bowie Handicap

Six sprinters were listed for the Bowie handicap at Bowie Maryland a $5 000-added race over a mile and 170 yards Sun Egret with 119 pounds was withdrawn by owner A C Compton leaving High Velocity 120 pounds and W L Brann's Challephen among the favorites High Velocity won the Grayson handicap at Pimlico last fall and has been a money earner here also Stated as the feature lineup for the day's event

Bowie High Velocity A. C. Compton Grayson Pimlico W. L. Brann

Pictures Everywhere

Tulsa photographer Kurt Severine says every city holds picture stories for the taking. He notes his toughest task is choosing which stories deserve a spot in his schedule.

Tulsa Okla Kurt Severine

Stephens City School Days Critics Reporters

Mary Boyd Agnes Grubbs and Turessa Kitchen are named as critics in Stephens City School Days coverage. Reporters Shirley Lillard Mary Frances McAboy Rachel Welsh Betty Hack Betsy Perry Elva Bowers Ferman Perry Cecil Teets and James Yeakley are listed for the article.

Mary Boyd Agnes Grubbs Turessa Kitchen Shirley Lillard Mary Frances McAboy Rachel Welsh Betty Hack Betsy Perry Elva Bowers Ferman Perry Cecil Teets James Yeakley Helen Carper Tiny Edward Covell Boaster

Music to me is the fourth need of man says speaker

The speaker declares music distinct from ordinary sounds and as an art. He compares music to food clothing and shelter and argues its deep value despite practical disbelief. He urges readers to recognize music's essential role in life.

Minute Biography of Florence Cathern Messick

Florence Cathern Messick born August 9 1919 Warrenton Virginia is listed as a member and treasurer of the Glee Club finance board and Home Economics Club and serves on the Brethren Jubilee Church Front Royal Bike and the school annual staff.

Florence Cathern Messick D.S. Messick Warrenton, Virginia Brethren Jubilee Church Front Royal Glee Club

Senior News Identification of the Seniors

A list of senior names with quirky descriptors appears alongside a junior and sophomore section. The juniors discuss an essay on The Value of a Health Unit in Frederick County and note dental certificates from Maynard Boyce, Donald Combs, and Rachel Welch totaling thirty one.

Frederick Maynard Boyce Donald Combs Rachel Welch Mrs. Hotinger Sylvia Carper Elva Bowers Eva May Lonas Kitty Liggett Earl Samsell Banks Lohr Harold Cooper Peggy Pangle Louise Travers Helen Grove

Quiet School News From Town Schedule

Local names Sarah Cook and Lillian Snyder are listed with activities from listening to the radio to stamp collecting. Byron Harris is noted for rifle matches and Richard Boyd for playing base ball.

Sarah Cook Lillian Snyder Byron Harris Charles Gruber Richard Boyd Katherine Venable Rhodelle Whitacre Louise Henry Thekna Anderson Katherine Painter Harold Baughman Jack Rickard Herbert Schuler Maxine Baker Carmen Luttrell

Home Economics tenth graders plan dinners for class unit

The tenth grade Home Ec girls partner to serve dinners as part of a crucial training unit. It covers food choices table setting and appropriate table flowers along with serving method. A refrigerator is noted as a helpful addition for the unit.

Home Ec

Stephens City Rifle Team Loses to National Guards

Stephens City rifle team dropped their second straight match to the National Guards by 417 to 410. Byron Harris led Stephens City with high score while Micky Perry topped the Guards. The chapter bought three new drums for the Drum and Bugle Corps and will practice Thursdays with instructor Paul Riley.

F. A. News Stephens City National Guards Byron Harris Hisx Micky Perry Paul Riley

Glee Club Performs at Winchester District Luncheon

The Glee Club sang at the Virginia Branch district luncheon of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers at the Golden Glow in Winchester on March 22. The selections included Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes and Over the Waves.

Glee Club Virginia National Congress of Parents and Teachers Golden Glow Winchester

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Tir Dellinger Bros Studebaker & Willys E. Piccadilly St John S. 5Lolenberger & CO. Inc Loudoun St Hitler Buncutter Tire Co Goodyear Tires Buncutter Tire Company S. Braddock St R. B. Nelson N. Loudoun St John S. Miller & CO Saul Alfred J. Buescher Damascus Ananias Paul Gore the Palms Mr. Pleasant Notes Boy A. C. Slonaker & Son R.T. Barton Eve Editoral “Music Elizabeth McAboy Florence Messick Alice Berryman Retha White Jack McAboy June Lemley Sarah Dutterer Severine Gardner Phyllis Helmick Robert Russell Dorothy Herrell Georgianna Neff Stella Terault Thomas Brumback Talker Claude Carbaugh Elmer White Roscoe Edwards Charles Bauserman Melvin Sandy Kenneth Campbell Valley View Kernstown Silco N. Loudeun St Mary Morris Haldeman’s Creamery
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