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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
3
Jewish, Protestant and Catholic women in Chicago form Women of Goodwill under the National Council of Christians and Jews to promote fellowship and fair play. They pledge to strive for justice, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination in home, community, and country, aiding the war and peace efforts.
The Evening Star spotlights local sports with top stories and results from area teams. Highlights include standout performances, notable scores, and upcoming schedule notes for community clubs and schools.
Moone's Emerald Oil guarantees rapid relief for tired sore feet with a single minute application. The oil claims to stop distress, banish odor, and soften callouses, using essential oils camphor and antiseptics. Drugstores offer money back satisfaction guarantees.
The article recounts Acts 13 14 with Barnabas and Saul being set apart by the Holy Spirit. They travel from Antioch to Seleucia to Cyprus then Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe preaching and performing miracles. They face opposition, heal a cripple, are mistaken for gods, and are stoned before returning to Antioch.
The notice lists weekly worship times across Stephens City First Sunday to Fourth Sunday with locations including Fairview Kernstown Refuge and Stephens City plus a fifth Sunday irregular. It invites all to attend the services. Also outlines Gainesboro Methodist Church services under Rev George W Ports with times at Wesley Chapel Old Bethel Red Land and a music feature by Mrs G W Ports.
The Church of the Brethren Salem Congregation lists Jubilee services at Front Royal Pike Sundays at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. on the second, third, and fourth Sundays. Salem near Stephens City offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. on the third Sundays.
The Brucetown Methodist Charge announces services led by Minister F T Pulcher. Stephenson chapel holds worship at 10 a m with church school at 11 a m Crums chapel offers church school at 10 30 a m and worship at 11 30 a m Welftown chapel presents church school at 10 a m and worship at 8 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with us.
Macedonia holds church school at 10 16 a m with E E Hall as general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m led by Donald Armel. Greenwood hosts Church of R O Daugherty at 2 30 p m with afternoon worship at 3 30 p m by the pastor. Round Hill at 2 p m features Miss Myra Payne as superintendent for attendance at services.
Lyle McDonald pastor at Opequon Memorial announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. in ae Chapel. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Worship at 8 p.m. Also mentions Round Hill Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Church activities.
Bible School at 10 30 a m led by W A Strother. Evening worship at 8 p m with Rev C A Quenzel preaching on the third Sunday. Rev Roy Schmucker to preach on the first Sunday at 11 30 a m with Communion. Services open to all.
Middletown Methodist announces Rev R B Moore preaching at 11 am with a 9 45 service and 7 30 pm Youth Fellowship, plus 2 30 pm sermon by Hites. Home Mission Tabernacle Nain Va led by George Helsley invites all to Sunday School 9 30 am Evening worship and sermon and 7 30 pm Young People and Praise service on Wednesday.
Reverend Robert A. Whitten presides as minister with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m. Public notice of worship times and church leadership.
Worship services listed for multiple churches with times for Millwood Boyce Mt Carmel White Post and Providence Chapel. Sunday School sessions at Boyce White Post Millwood and Mt Carmel with a mid afternoon Mt Carmel Providence Chapel. Prayer service at Boyce on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.
High View West Virginia 10:30 a m Sunday School led by Elray Seldon. Morning worship at 11 o clock with sermon by Rev Paul B Sanger on The Secret of Christ's Power. Newly elected deacons and deaconesses will be ordained after the service. A cordial welcome to all.
Rev Reginald W Vanderberry announces Winchester Christian Workers School to convene April 24 at Braddock Street Methodist Church 24 26 with 7 45 to 9 45 pm sessions. Courses include child home church relation taught by Elizabeth Jarrett Richmond and youth work led by Virginia Henry Richmond plus church work basics. Enrollment sought from parents and teachers of children up to 11, with local church officials also advised to enroll.
Miss Rita Gould will direct music at the evangelistic campaign opening Sunday at the Congregational Christian Church. Rev. Robert Whitten says services run daily through April 30. Miss Amy Lee Stockton will deliver the message. Gould is a skilled vibra harp soloist. the pair just finished a Detroit campaign and travel from there to Winchester.
United Bee Cue Christ Reliance holds Sunday worship with minister L P Tederick. Sunday School at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. program by Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. Chapel program features Shenandoah College and Greenway. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Public invited.
John E. Oliver serves as pastor. Pleasant Valley Sunday School meets. E Society 7 30 p m Mat Pleasant Sunday School 10 C E Society 7 30 p m Worship 8 p m.
Bible School at 10 a.m. with Charles E. McVay as superintendent. Sermon at 11 a.m. followed by Communion. Harry Mason's Junior Class had the largest attendance last Sunday. Minister Quenzel to preach at Galilee on May 7. Everyone welcome.
Christian Church group led by S J Goode announces Capon Bridge Bible School with 10 morning worship and 11 a m service. Holy Baptismal at Winchester Church of Christ at close of evening worship.
Nine members of the Winchester Junior Board of Trade travel to Lynchburg for a three day Virginia State Junior Chamber of Commerce war conference. Ed Molden, nominated for state president, is among the group. Welcome will be given by Mayor Richard Carington Jr. Speakers include State Senator John S. Battle Lt Col C K Titus and Paul S. Miller.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1941 offers a versatile dress in sizes 10 to 20. The long version uses 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. the short version 3 1/4 yards. Spring ABC Pattern Book promotes new sewing inspiration and costs 10 cents per copy with pattern orders costing 15 cents plus 1 cent postage. Winchester Evening Star, Post Box 99, New York.
Mrs. A W Wright of the Frederick County Tuberculosis Association urged county citizens to attend the May 2 chest clinic at the Baptist Church in Winchester. X rays by Powers Company cost 75 cents, starting 8:30 A M, with county students transported by school buses. The drive supports wartime tuberculosis control as 1943 Virginia deaths totaled 1400.
Park baseball manager Sandy Baker calls the first practice of the season for Sunday at 2 o clock at the ballpark. All club members and newcomers are urged to attend. The club aims to begin games on Sundays around April 30 or May 7 after a few practice sessions to tighten muscles.
The Trial Justice Court disposed of cases today in the court of Judge Erle Edwards. Sanford Barb of 368 National Ave was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence with 30 days suspended and a $100 fine plus costs. Albert Larrick of Gray Avenue was convicted of drunk driving with a $10 fine plus costs.
The Star presents daily local market listings as correct at press time but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may appear. Readers should verify pricing and items with the market sources.
Rivera Geiger outlines a Western industrial surge driven by the postwar market and heavy industry growth. West coast output surges in lumber gold copper oil gas silver and fish while new plants shipyards and hydroelectric projects reshape the economy. Mentions Boeing and federal support as key drivers.
The article notes dramatic rises in manufacturing across the West during World War II. Los Angeles expands industrial wage earning power, Portland and Seattle see massive employment gains, and new plants arise in Utah Colorado Idaho Wyoming New Mexico. Region Eight reports 70 major projects since 1940 amid population shifts.
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