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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1944

Page

3

Easter Music Festival at Braddock Street Church

Easter Sunday at 7 30 p m Braddock Street Methodist presents an Easter Music Festival by the four church choirs Senior Youth Intermediate and Junior The program includes organ preludes processional hymns solos and choruses with pieces such as Sing With All the Sons of Glory The Resurrection Song Christ The First Fruits and All Hail The Power of Jesus Name The festival closes with benediction and doxology Mrs Hoye Riley directs music and Miss Helen Woore is organist

Braddock Street Methodist Church Sons of Glory Feta Dies— Bartlett Lora Stainer Courtney Mae Flauver Frank Sencindiver Tours Nolte Morrison C. D. Leanahan Crist Holton Grunod Jesus Braddock Street Inter Hoye Riley Braddock Street Church Helen Woore

Special Music At Market Street Church

The Senior Choir of Market Street Methodist Church will be featured at both services Sunday under Dr R R Sartelle with Mrs Maycar at the organ. They will sing In the End of the Sabbath and They Have Taken Way My Lord in the morning as Rev Reginald W Vanderberry speaks on Easter in a Modern Setting. The evening service will be formal with candlelight and two anthems Awake Thou That Sleepest and The Gilad Easter Day, plus popular Easter hymns.

Market Street Methodist Church R. R. Sartelle May Carper Lord Stainer Reginald W. Vanderberry Maker Dickinson

Early Service At Mt Hebron Cemetery

The Covenanters of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church will hold a short service tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at Mount Hebron Cemetery. All are invited to attend this service.

Covenanters Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron

Are Sim Disease and Death Real in Christian Science Sermon

The Sunday Lesson Sermon to all Churches of Christ Scientist presents the topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real The Golden Text quotes Psalms 103 3 4 praising God for healing and redeeming life The lesson also cites James 1 17 and Eddy S Science and Health p 472 asserting all reality is in God harmonious and eternal and that what He creates is good

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES SUMMARY

Christ Episcopal Church lists 8 a m holy communion led by Rev J A Figg of White Post, 9 45 a m Sunday School, 11 a m worship led by Rev W D Smith D D, and 4 p m Sunday School Easter celebration with B F Arthur Jr as superintendent in charge.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson J. A. Figg White Post W. D. Smith D. D B. F. Arthur, Jr

Attend Church Sunday Services at Lutheran and Chapel

Church announcements include Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m by the wall at the old Lutheran Cemetery followed by 9 45 a m Church School with Oscar S Brown as superintendent and 945 a m Men s Bible Class led by William Stine. 11 a m Children of the church and 11 a m Service with Sacrament and a sermon by Dr Harry F Baughman. Highland Avenue Chapel lists 3 00 p m Sunday School Elwood Willey superintendent 7 00 p m Young People Vesper and 7 30 p m Evening worship with sermon by Mr ee. Mid week prayer service noted for Thursday evening.

CE Lutheran W. Croscawen Street Old Lutheran Cemetery Schoor Oscar S. Brown William Stine God Harry F. Baughman Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Highland Avenue Chapel Elwood Willey Lee Rinker

Salvation Army Message of Worship at Loudoun Street

The Salvation Army at 303 South Loudoun Street lists Sunday activities from 10 a.m. Sunday School to 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting and 3 p.m. Young People’s Meeting. Evening Salvation Meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Mid-week services are at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays with a Community Praise Service at 8:15 p.m. Saturdays under Capt. George H. Marshall.

THE Salvation Army Loudoun Street George H. Marshall Young Peoples Salvation Meeting

First Brethren Church Service Schedule Berryville Ave

Paul E. Dick is pastor with 9 45 morning worship and sermon by Dr V C Kelford The Miracle Of The Grave clothes 10 45 Bible School A C Frye Sept 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 30 Evangelistic Service sermon by V C Kelford Gods Merciful Judgments Wednesday 7 30 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Friday 7 Junior Prayer Meeting and Choir practice Saturday 8 Young People Meeting at parsonage Cordial welcome to all to worship with us

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Paul E. Dick V. C. Kelford Bible A- C. Frye Christian Endeavor

Easter Services At Christ Church On Cork Street

The Christ Church on Cork Street offers a full Easter program with 9 45 a m Bible study led by L L Hian as superintendent, 11 a m morning worship and Holy Communion, a 11 a m Junior Church led by Mrs Robert Hockman, and a 730 p m Easter program featuring The Lighted Cross drama. Midweek prayer gathers Wednesday at 8 pm at Dr and Mrs C R Andersons home 309 W Clifford Street as invitation to worship.

Cc CH OF Christ Cork Street L. L. Hian Robert Hockman C. R. Anderson W. Clifford Street

Easter Dawn Service at Centenary Church

Rev S L Plickinger leads Easter Dawn service at Centenary Church with 6 a.m. dawn observance followed by 9:45 a.m. church school under Herman Lee, 11 a.m. Easter Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m. Children’s Easter Communion continued.

Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed S L. Plickinger Herman Lee

Easter Services at Congregational Christian Church

The Congregational Christian Church led by Rev. Robert A. Whitten holds Easter services with sunrise worship at 6 a.m. featuring The Light In the Tomb. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. led by Orville Hoover. Divine worship at 11 a.m. with Sublime Triumph and special Easter music. No evening service.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten Orville Hoover

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Rev. R S Wilson is pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Philip N Hunter and associate Mary Bittinger. Morning worship at 11 includes sermon The Relevance of the Resurrection and the Lord s Supper. 5 p m vesper service with sermon The Inner Flame. Sacred organ music precedes vesper by 15 minutes. Monday 3 p m circle meetings at the church 3 45 p m auxiliary meeting featuring Garland R Quarles on Vision in Education. Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer service.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church R. S. Wilson Philip N. Hunter Mary Bittinger Wilson Garland R. Quarles

United Brethren Church Services and Schedule

Minister Rev LG Bridgers leads Sunday services 9.45 Sunday School and Bible classes with Silas G Cather superintendent Ed win R Ritter assistant. 11 a.m. Worship and sermon Beyond the Tomb. Reception of members and baptism for babies. 6.45 Christian Endeavor. 7.30 Evening worship led by Adult C E Mrs Wayne Omps. Tuesday 8 p.m. WMA with Mrs E W Miller 22 N Braddock St. Wednesday 7.15 do practice 8 Prayer Service.

United Brethren Church LG Bridgers Silas G. Cather Edwin R. Ritter Christian Endeavor C. E Wayne E. W. Miller N. Braddock St MT. Carmel Baptist Church South Braddock St A. T. Gaskins Washington, D. C

Easter Services at Burnt Church

Easter services at Burnt Church will be held at 8 o clock Easter Sunday morning. At this service the Lord s Supper will be observed. All are cordially invited to attend.

Burnt Church Itaal

Easter Services at Market Street Methodist Church

The Market Street Methodist Church at Cameron and Cork hosts a full Easter program starting with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by A. C. Halvosa, followed by 11 a.m. morning worship with a sermon Easter In A Modest Setting. The senior choir performs In the End of the Sabbath and They Have Taken Away My Lord. Evening worship at 7:30 features Candlelight Easter and Easter hymns.

Market Street Cameron Cork Streets R. W Vanderberry Churcn A. C. Halvosa Oleg Speaks Lord Stainer

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Services Invite

Montague Avenue Methodist Church invites the public to Easter services led by Pastor John Teter. Church School led by George R. Haines, general superintendent. Morning worship features a sermon “He Is Not Here” with special Junior Choir music and an Easter Candlelight service at 7 p m.

Montague Avenue John Teter Montague Ave George R. Haines Seth Pp

Braddock Street Methodist Church Easter Schedule

Rev T J leads 11 am sermon The Mystery of Easter at Braddock Street Methodist Church Roy Wickes Jr general superintendent church school at 9 45 am An Easter Music Festival 7 30 pm by church choirs Ocean's Society of Christ meets Tuesday 7 45 pm includes circle meetings and social hour Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 pm

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J Roy B. Wickes, Jr Ocean’s Society of Christee

First Baptist Church Service Details

Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by L G Carpenter and the men’s Bible class taught by the pastor. Morning worship at 11 with a sermon The Power of the Resurrection followed by baptism and a dedicatory. No evening forums.

First Baptist Church Edward T. Clarke D. D G. Carpenter

Easter church services listed for several area churches

Churches in East Cork Street and nearby areas publish their Sunday School times worship and communion services. Nathan William son joins as minister at Church of Christ with morning worship 11 am and evening service 8 pm. Full Gospel Tabernacle and Meadow Mills Chapel share dawn Easter programs and midweek prayer events. Mt Carmel Baptist Church and John Mann Methodist detail special Easter sermons junior choir and Men’s Day events with multiple performances. Public invited to all services and events.

Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Kenzil F. Whitacre Elmer Whitlock National Ave John Mann Methodist Church E& BH. Jackson Amall Charles Spinard Strasburg Amfl

St Paul A M E Church Pastor to Attend Conference Beckley Va

Rev M J Thomas of St Paul A M E Church will leave Monday for the annual conference in Beckley Virginia. The Girl Scouts will meet Tuesday.

ST. Paul A. M. E. Church M. J. Thomas Beckley

Saint Stephens Church Service Schedule Announcement

Saint Stephens Church announces an 11 a.m. sermon by Rev J E Robinson, 2 30 p m Sunday School, 7 p m Young Peoples meeting, and 8 p m preaching. All are cordially invited to attend these services.

Saint Stephens Co M. E J. E. Robinson Young Peoples Meeting

Lutherans Arrange Sunrise Service at Mt Hebron Cemetery

Grace Lutheran Church repeats its Easter sunrise service at 6 30 AM by the old wall in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Music by the Men's Bible Class Orchestra and Prof William H MclIlwee, with Grace Church choir. Dr Harry F Baughman will conduct and preach. If weather is bad, service moves to Grace Lutheran Church. Open to the public.

Grace Lutheran Church Mt. Hebron William H. MclIlwee Grace Church Harry F. Baughman Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg

Highland Chapel Easter Services

Easter programs at Highland Chapel begin with a sunrise service at 7:30 Sunday on Highland Avenue Chapel led by Mr. W C Miller. A song and prayer service follows at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Sunday School at 3, young people at 7, and evening worship at 7:30 with special Easter music and dedication of child life.

Highland Avenue Chapel W. C. Miller Mt. Hebron

Stephens City News Highlights Local Arrivals and Service Updates

Stephens City April 8 Seaman Carlton Richards returns to base after ten day furlough with father. Local families host visitors. Cecil Orndorff set to join U.S. Army soon. Ladies Aid notes and Easter visits. multiple residents travel or return from Wilmington Delaware and Middletown. Victims and soldiers: Marshall Venable and Athey Sargent stationed at Camp Peary, near Williamsburg.

Stephens City Carlton Richards U. S. Navy Charlies Richard Douglas Haines Jayanne Bryant Haines Cecil Orndorff Baltimore Harry Orndorff Cecil U. S. Army R. C. Trussell Washington, D. C Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church H. P. Lovett Frank Roof Harry Frazier Nan Leidig Cora Massie Dell Edwin Jake Skiles Winchester Dora Campbell Beulah Strode Glaize Middletown M. K. Dean Lucy Wilmington Dell Alice K. Lemley Washington Maurice Lemley Louise Lemley Leesburg Hugh Racey Leslie Orndorff Fred Ridings George Olinger Hilda Howard Sellers Shirley Ann New Market Walter Sellers Tenth Legion Mr. Turner Marshall Venable Athey Sargent U.S. Navy Camp Peary Williamsbureg

Egg Prices Rise As War Food Administration Steps In

The War Food Administration reports egg prices have risen 2 to 4 cents a dozen in Michigan with most markets at 18 to 29 cents and some 30 cents. WFA district administrator F. O. Pollock notes efforts to contract frozen eggs and to appoint agents to buy eggs on the New York and Chicago exchanges. Agents will purchase current receipts from producers at not less than 26 cents a dozen, with 90 cents per case paid to cover handling.

Middle West F. O. Pollock WFA Michigan WFRA New York Chicago South Washington Merchant Marine Army -Transport Corps Agre McNutt Hershey House Selective Service McNutt and Hershey U. S

Schedule Of The Home Agent Demonstration Agent Ruth McNeil

Miss Ruth McNeil, Home Demonstration Agent, submits the week schedule for April 10. Events include a Report Board of Supervisors on April 10, a meeting of the Gravel Springs Home Demonstration club with Mrs. H. H. Cooper on April 11, North Frederick club with Mrs. Lee Whitacre on April 12, and an Office period April 13 and 14, plus Home Demonstration Market on April 15.

Ruth McNeil

Death Summons Mrs Milenbacher in Winchester Area

Relatives here report the death of Mrs Ella Milenbacher daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Fugitt who died of pneumonia at her sister Miss Alice Fugitt s home in Denver Colorado Survived by brother James A Fugitt of Baltimore and other Winchester relatives Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Wheatley Funeral Home Alexandria Virginia with burial in the same city

Ella Milenbacher John Fugitt Alice Fugitt Denver Colo James A. Fugitt Baltimore Winchester Wheatley Alexandria

Former Resident Ritter Dies in Baltimore at 74

Mrs. M. A. Ritter, 74, died yesterday morning at her Baltimore home. Born in Winchester Frederick County, she had lived in Baltimore for years and was well known in the city. Survived by daughter Mrs. Viola Beasman and son John Ritter, both of Baltimore. Burial Monday at 11 in Baltimore.

M. A. Ritter Baltimore Winchester Frederick County Ritter Samuel Burall Adam Ritter Viola Beasman John Ritter

Resigns From Winchester Council Post at Local Hotel

Lee Coble, a Winchester Common Council member and long time clerk at the George Washington Hotel, resigned yesterday to join Rust Construction Company. The firm is now active on a project at the Viscose plant in Front Royal. Coble began at the hotel shortly after it opened and will mark 20 years in June. Also, Will Larrick Owings of Middletown, formerly with National Fruit Products, has joined Rust Construction as a scout two weeks ago.

Lee Coble Winchester

Australia to cut army by ninety thousand men

Canberra April 8. Army Minister Francis E. Forde announced a plan to reduce the Australian army by 90,000 men within the next 12 months. The releases will include 20,000 men for industry and the government will continue this reduced establishment by limiting monthly intake and speeding discharges for unfitness and other causes.

Canberra Australia Francis E. Forde

Murray v Murray divorce suit filed in Winchester Va

Dorothy Murray sues for divorce a vinculo matri mony from Frank Murray on desertion and cruelty for over two years. Defendant not resident of Virginia. order issued for appearance within ten days after publication. Publication in Evening Star weekly for four weeks. notice posted at courthouse. copies mailed to defendant. CORRINE BARNETT Deputy Clerk.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Dorothy Murray Frank Murray Evening Star Corrine Barnett

Canadian To Bring Easter Message At Brethren Church

Dr. Wv. C. Kelford of Calgary Alberta continues services at First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue with Easter Sunday worship at 6 and 7 30 p m The Believer will hear The Miracle of the Grave clothes and Gods Merciful Judgments The guest speaker is known as God Behind The News commentator for CFCN and former Florida Bible Institute president The church aims to raise 2000 for Foreign Missionary Offering after surpassing 1500 last year Pastor Paul E Dick invites all to attend and hear the closing messages of Dr V C Kelford

Wv. C. Kelford Calgary Alberta Canada First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Kelford Ovr Cfcn Th Florida Bible Institute Grace Zone Seminary Wimona Lake Ind Foreign Missions Paul E. Dick V. C

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Braddock St Christian Science U.S Munsey Colgate Dental Cream Colgate Silco Cut Price Stores, Inc Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson Christ Ambassadors Meadow Mills Highland Chapel Mrs. Milenbacher Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery Clarke County Pine Motor Co Brethren Church Vv. C. Kelford Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dr. Clendening the Star Cole Slaw Cam
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