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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1944

Page

3

World Order Crusade urged by Baptist group

The Council on Christian Social Progress of the Northern Baptist Convention urges Baptists to tell senators and congressmen the basic world order principles. They advocate a global organization inviting all nations, addressing human well being, peace, economic development, migration, finance, sovereignty, and religious liberty.

Council On Christian Social Progress The Northern Baptist Convention Baptists World Order Organization

Chinese Mission Sends Doctor to Study Tuberculosis Fight

Alarmed by rising tuberculosis in China due to malnutrition and war, the Chinese Government names Dr S C Wu head of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Methodist Union Hospital Chungking to study US public health methods. He will lead a nationwide anti tuberculosis drive on return. Meanwhile the hospital and Shanghai Medical College establish a tuberculosis department on Happy Song Mountain near Chungking headed by an American specialist.

China S. C. Wu Methodist Union Hospital Chungking

Allied urged aid for European malnutrition and wartime relief

The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America calls Allied governments to limit wartime experiments in feeding Europe’s children with Greece as a model. At Easter in Arlinston National Cemetery General Marshall prayed for the wounded and the cause of freedom. In India the Y M C A runs religious and educational facilities for Italian POWs. Chengchow China faces starvation as floods and drought devastate the city. Church relief feeds survivors and operates camps and clinics.

Europe Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Greece British Council of Churches Arlinston National Cemetery George C Marshall Army William Wesley Bell Moscow Idaho Calcutta India International Y. M. C A Chengcchow Henan China Burma Church Committee For China United States Chengchow Farpai

Church Schedules and Sermons Across Several Congregations

A condensed listing shows Sunday services at multiple churches on Market Street and nearby streets including Methodist, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, Full Gospel Tabernacle, and First Brethren. Services feature morning worship, Sunday School, youth fellowships, forums, and midweek prayer meetings with sermon topics and visiting speakers.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Service Notes

Pastor Rev T J Hawkins leads morning services at Braddock Street Methodist Church with a 9 45 a m Church School under Roy B Wickes Jr. and an 11 a m sermon Stand by for Further Announcements. An 730 p m sermon Wanted A Sense of Sure Direction followed by a 730 p m devotional and reception for new members in the Assembly Room for members.

Braddock Street T. J. Hawkins Roy B. Wickes, Jr

Bunker Hill Methodist Charge Schedule and Sermon Topic

Chester Burl Smith leads services at Paynes Chapel with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Why Weepest Thou? based on John 20 15. Bunker Hill Sunday School also at 10 a.m.

Bunker Hill Chester Burl Smith Paynes Chapel John

Presenting To Christ a Glorious Church at Cork Street

The Church of Christ on Cork Street led by Charles R Line offers Bible School at 9.45 with L Hockman. morning worship at 11 includes baptism after evening service. sermon: Opening Closed Doors. Midweek prayer Wednesday 8 pm at 311 West Amherst Street. all invited.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles R Line Bible L. &. Hockman Christ Robert Hockman Christian Endeavor Bernice Clevenger West Amherst Street

Centenary Church Service Schedule and Activities

The Centenary Church Evan gelical and Reform presents a morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled After Easter Thought in 1944 by Pastor S L Plickinger D D. A 9 45 a m church school with Herman See as superintendent, a 6 30 p m Children's Hour, and an 8 p m special service for the Woodmen of the World lodge.

Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed S L. Plickinger Herman See Lodge of Woodmen of the World

Montague Avenue Church Schedule Promotes Evening Service

Montague Avenue Methodist Church invites the public to evening worship at 8 p m with sermon on A Consecrated Life. Rev John Teter presides and church school led by George R Haines. Special music by a Senior Choir. Services begin at 1110 Montague Avenue.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue John Teter Montague Ave George R Haines

Christ Episcopal Church Morning Service Parish Schedule

Reverend Nelson officiates at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m morning prayer and sermon by Reverend W D Smith D D Prayer for the week asks for purification from malice and wickedness and to serve in purity through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson W. D. Smith Jesus Christ Lord

Salvation Army Schedule for Church Services

The Salvation Army at 303 Lo Street lists Sunday events starting with 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting 1 p.m. Young People meeting and 5 p.m. Salvation Meeting 8 p.m. Mid-week service 8:15 p.m. Saturday Community Praise Service.

the Salvation Army LO Street Young Peoples Salvation Meeting

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Service Outline

The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church led by Rev. R. S. Wilson offers a Sunday School at 9 30 with Philip N Hunter as superintendent and a sermon titled The Fatherhood of God followed by an Evening Vesper at 5 featuring The Understanding Accent and organ music fifteen minutes prior.

Louddoun Street Presbyterian Church R. S. Wilson Philip N. Hunter Mary Bittinger God Wilson

Highland Avenue Chapel Weekly Schedule With Sermon Plans

Sunday School at 3 00 p m led by Mr Elwood Willey superintendent Lee Rinker assistant supt Young People's Vesper Service at 7 00 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m with sermon by Mr Duckwall Thursday Pole Pp m Mid week Prayer service

Highland Avenue Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall

United Brethren Church Service and Activities Schedule

Reverend L G Bridgers leads 9 45 Sunday School and Bible classes with Silas G Cather superintendent Ed win Ritter assistant. Worship at 11 with the sermon The Faithful Steward. 7 15 Christian Endeavor. 8 Evening Worship and Sermon. Monday Otterbein Guild at the Parsonage 108 North Avenue. Tuesday Ladies Aid with Mrs Ray Hicks 340 E Piccadilly St. Wednesday 7 15 do practice 8 Prayer Service.

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Paul E. Dick A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor Winchester School of the Bible United Brethren Church

Congregational Christian Church Services Notice

Reverend Robert A. Whitten presides with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Orville Hoover. Divine Worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 45 p m with preaching by Amy Lee Stockton and music directed by Rita Gould. Come bring your friends.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten Orville Hoover Christian Endeavor Amy Lee Stockton Rita Gould Congregational Christian Braddock and Clifford Streets Winchester Miss Stockton Miss Gould

Saint Stephens C M E Church Services Notice

Rev J E Robinson preaches at 11 a m with 7 p m Young Peoples meeting on Trustee Sunday members urged to pay dues all are invited to attend the services

Saint Stephens C. M. E. Church J. E. Robinson Young Peoples Meeting

Doctrine of Atonement the Sunday Lesson

The Bible lesson for Sunday centers on atonement with a golden text from John and related citations. It notes the world’s tribulation but Christ’s overcoming, and cites a Moses law passage alongside Eddy’s Science and Health on Jesus atonement and divine Love uniting man with God.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus God Christ Jesus Christ Jesus the Wayshower Christ

Church of Christ Service Schedule in East Cork Street

Nathan William son, Minister, preaches at Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street. Bible School 10 a.m. Kenzil FP Whitacre, Superintendent. Morning worship and Holy Communion 11 a.m. Evening Service 8 p.m. Communion for those who missed morning. Wednesday prayer 8 p.m. at Sunnyside home of Mr and Mrs Lacy Braithwaite. You are invited.

Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Kenzil Whitacre Lacy Braithwaite Sunnyside

Lutheran Church of Our Savior Service Schedule

C W Lowe pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship with sermon at 11 a m Vesper services follow at 8 p m with sermon by the pastor.

Lutheran Church OF Our Savior C. W. Lowe

Big Levels Trout Streams Open for Regular Season

The Big Levels National Forest Wildlife Management Area in eastern Augusta County opens for the regular trout season on April 20. Coles and Johns runs Kennedy and Mill creeks stay open through June with a ten trout daily limit. Brook trout must be six inches and rainbows seven inches. Live and artificial bait allowed. St Mary river and South river remain test sites for stocked trout with anglers asked to submit catches for measurement. The Coal road remains closed to traffic as anglers plan trips.

Big Levels National Forest Wildlife Management Augusta County M. C. Howard Harrisonburg St. Mary River Coles and Johns Kennedy Mill Creeks South River

Pastor Resigns Lutheran Charge At Stephens City

The Rev. F. L. Roof resigns as pastor of St. Paul and Trinity Lutherans in Stephens City effective May 15 to join Greenville Tennessee Lutheran Church. He served six years. farewell sermons set for May 14. family to move soon after. Cadwallader named council chairman. Lineburg secretary. Roof began service after leaving Bluff City Tennessee. educated at University of South Carolina and Southern Theological Seminary. The new church has about 300 members and is a mission station.

F. L. Roof St. Paul Trinity Lutheran Stephens City Greenville (Tenn

Schedule of Home Agent Ruth McNiel Week of April 17

Miss Ruth McNiel, Home Demonstration Agent, lists club and meeting times for April 17 to 21. Activities include Gravel Springs 4-H at School, Gainseboro Hayfield 4-H at Gainesboro School, Armel 4-H at School, Middletown 4-H at Middletown School, Middle town 4-H at Middle town School, Stephens City HDC with Mrs. W. C. Adams, Frederick County 4-H Council at County Court House, Round Hill 4-H at School, Gore 4-H at School, and West Frederick HDC with Mrs. Hilda Milhon.

Ruth McNiel Gravel Springs Gainseboro- Hayfield Gainesboro Armel Middletown Stephens City Home W. C. Adams Frederick County County Court House Round Hill Gore

Norman Hampton Earns Eagle Scout At Court Of Honor

Norman Hampton is awarded the Eagle Scout rank at a Court of Honor at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured a badge pin from his father and a rose pin on his mother, with Rev. Dr. E. T. Clark giving the address on Scouting. Troop I led the opening, and 48 merit badges were earned. awards were presented by Alison Hott and others.

Alison Hott A. Ryland _Conner P. G. Ireland Wilbur Johnston B. F. Arthur, Jr Basil F. Starkey Scout Philip N. Hunter Tommy Cooper Rodney Keller John Butler Richard Duncan Tommy Duff Bill Lawrence John Solenberger Gene Dicks George Williams Lynn Slonaker Demo Sempeles Reginald Fuller Christ Spanos Charlies Braithwaite Manuel Sempeles Olin Stultz Norman Hampton Tenderfoot Air Scout Joe Giuliani Edwin Bridgeforth Billy Carpenter Max Baker Finis Danley Cabin Boy Charles Johnston William Lawrence Leroy White Jimy Sempeles Gene Gunningham Philip Solenberger Wilkie Hunt Tedy Keller Teddy Legge Jay Lowden Godfrey O’ Rear Richard Wolfe James Rose Eddie Miller Dick Kremer William Hooker Lackey Sempeles Charles Braithwaite

Accused Mexicans Are Released From Investigation

All persons held during the inquiry into an alleged conspiracy to kill President Avila Camacho and other officials were freed. Attorney General Jose Aguilar Y Maya said the president released them “out of the goodness of his heart” but urged prudent use of liberty. He noted no link to last Monday’s assassination attempt.

Mexico City Manuel Avila Camacho Maximino Avila Camacho Plutarco Elias Callas Genral Jose Aguilar Y Maya

Grayson Hawthorne Capture Mixed Doubles Victory

Catherine Grayson and Dr. Allen Hawthorne won three of four sets to beat Corrine Carskad en and Chief Lloyd Mead in mixed doubles action. Hawthorne posted a 139 in the first set while Grayson and Hawthorne built a big second set lead, and Mead countered with a 148 game in the second. The third set featured Grayson 383 and Hawthorne 376 for a 759 total, while Mead and Carsbaden won the final set 421 as a late rally. A handicap tournament is announced for Monday night with both men and women eligible.

Corrine Carskaden Lloyd Mead Catherine Grayson Allen Hawthorne Grayson-Hawthorne Hawthorne Grayson

Sudie Curtis Rites Set After Death at 81

Sudie Curtis 81 died last night after an illness of five weeks. She was born Sudie Carter in Wadesville and married Edwin R. Curtis who died in 1923. Surviving are two sons Ray and Albert Curtis of Winchester, two daughters Harry Taylor and Mrs George Barnes, four grandchildren including Roger Curtis, and two granddaughters. Funeral Tuesday at 3 PM at Janes Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Sudie EK. Curtis Shawnee Aveta Denti Curtis Sudie Kek. Carter Wadesville Betty C. Pittman Carter Edwin R. Curtis Ray Pe Curtis Albert E. Curtis Winchester Harry Taylor George Barnes Grove City James Taylor U. Army Ray Curtis Roger E. Curtis Ronney Blair Funkhouser Area John Russell Jane’s Funeral Ronald Wilson Mt. Eee

PT A Meeting Hosts Fashion Show and Nominating

About 250 persons attended the Stonewall Parent Teachers Association meeting last night. The program featured a fashion show and a play by the Spanish Class. The main business was the election of a nominating committee to report back at the next session. Named were Mrs. Lee Dick, John Jolliffe, Mrs. Ada Robinson, Mrs. Ray Russell and Lawrence Dorsey.

Stonewall Parent Teachers Association Lee Dick John Jolliffe Ada Robinson Ray Russell Lawrence Dorsey

General Invasion Alert Reported Along Brittany Coast

A dispatch said a general invasion alert was sounded along the Brittany coast of France on Wednesday night. Coastal batteries blazed along a stretch of miles as armored units broke from encampments.

Aets Brittany France

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