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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1945
Page
3
OPA said its announcement fixes the validation date for another shoe stamp to help consumers budget remaining stamps and allow retailers to plan merchandising. This marks the first six month interval since rationing began when a shoe stamp is not validated. The two pair per year limit was dropped due to military demands and tight retail stocks. The new stamp number was not released.
Obituary honors H Douglas Fuller a longtime Winchester banker and civic leader who served on the Handley Board of Trustees Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester Rotary Club and other local bodies. Born 1861 he helped found Farmers and Merchants National Bank and led it through growth and philanthropy. He died at eighty three leaving a widow daughter Virginia DuShane grandson Douglas DuShane and great granddaughter Virginia.
Massanetta Springs director Dr William E Hudson will preach at Highland Avenue Chapel at 11 am with moving pictures of the conference. Evening vesper services, prayer meetings, choirs, and Sunday School events are listed, led by Elwood Willey and Mr Duc with sermons on Sin and unruly wills.
The Congregational Christian Church led by Pastor Rev. Robert A. Whitten holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Cy Sheetz supervising, Divine worship at 11 a m with sermon titled A Kingdom of, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and Evening Worship at 8 p m withbau 1 service. Quarterly Conference is set for 8 p m Wednesday.
The Apostolic Church at 814 Cameron Street lists Sunday 10:30 Holy Communion and 7:30 Gospel Service with Pastor Joseph S. Templeton in charge. Wednesday evening Prayer and fellowship follow. All are welcome.
The Sunday Lesson subject is Probation After Death with Psalms 138 8 as Golden Text The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me thy mercy endureth for ever The Bible selections include Proverbs 21 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life righteousness and honour The Christian Science textbook Science and Health states that when understanding shifts from material to spiritual life and Soul control become real and Christianity as Truth is perceived
Grace Lutheran Church on Boscawen Street lists pastor Rev. William Eisenberg with Sunday School 9 45 a m Carl Ritter superintendent Morning Service 11 a m sermon Errors To Be Avoided Luther League 4 p m Vesper 7 30 p m sermon The Spiritual Ministry of Song Midweek Service 7 30 p m public invited. First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Paul E Dick pastor Morning Worship 9 45 a m sermon Who Shall Declare His Generation Bible School 10 45 a m 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Evening Worship sermon Gods Peace Plan for the World Monday 7 30 p m Winchester School of The Bible Tuesday 11 a m Southern District Women Missionary Council Rally Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Bible Study Saturday 8 p m Young People Meeting A cordial welcome. United Brethren Church Braddock St and Fairfax Lane Lucius G Bridgers minister 9 45 a m Church School and Bible Classes Silas G Cather 11 a m Worship sermon The Christian’s Opportunity 2 p m Junior C E and choir 6 45 p m Adult and Youth 7 30 p m Worship sermon Realizing His Purpose Monday 7 p m Youth choir practice Wednesday 7 p m Adult choir 8 p m mid week prayer service public invited.
Centenary Evangelical Reformed Church lists morning sermon on The Hope of a New World and various programs at 9 45 am 11 am 6 30 pm including Children and Youth Fellowship and Confirmation Classes. Braddock Street Methodist adds sermon Hold On To Your Dreams at 7 30 pm and daily prayer openness. Church of Christ offers Bible School at 10 am and services at 11 am and 8 pm with midweek prayer at a private home.
Sunday School 9 45 a m Herbert W Watson Superintendent Men s Bible Class E T Clark Teacher Morning Worship 11 o clock Message by pastor Sermon Subject What Is Truth Evening Forums Junior High School and Adult 6 p m A cordial welcome awaits those who come to worship
The corner church at Cameron and Cork Streets led by Minister R W Vanderberry offers 9 45 a m Sunday school with A C Halvosa general superintendent 11 a m morning worship and a sermon The Power of Holiness Anthem Lord of Our Life by J T Field Senior Choir 730 p m evening worship sermon Change Your Mind Wednesday prayer service at 8 o'clock
The Full Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev C H Anderson announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Christ Ambassadors at 7 p m Evangelistic Service at 8 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday night at 8 p m Readers are invited to join as they study Psalms and Ether and enjoy the word of God.
Montague Avenue Meth odist Church led by Pastor John Teter holds morning services at 10 with church school by R O Daugherty, then 11 o clock worship on Christ the Way. Church of Christ on West Street conducts Bible School at 9 45, morning worship and Holy Communion at 11, youth fellowship at 6 45, evening service at 7 45, with choirs rehearsing later and missionary circle meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Glass's home.
Sunday Schools and morning services fill the day at Lutheran and Mt. Carmel churches. St Paul AME hosts evening preaching by Rev. Walker from North Carolina. John Mann Methodist lists morning and evening services with choir performances and a 2 pm church school. Each church welcomes all residents to attend.
Officers in Charge Capt and Mrs Clyde Koon present a weekly program at 303 South Loudoun Street with Sunday School 9 45 a m Holiness Meeting Chalk talks for all ages Prison Service 2 30 p m Y P L 6 30 p m 7 20 Open Air Salvation Meeting 8 p m Soldiers meeting 8 p m Wednesday Boys Club 3 30 p m Sunbeams Thursday Home League 7 30 p m Friday Holiness meeting Everyone welcome to these meetings.
Dan Leatherman will teach the Young People’s Department at Braddock Street Methodist Church School. The announcement outlines the department’s program and expected schedule for sessions.
Dan EB Leatherman of this city will be the guest teacher in the department Sunday morning. The Department meets at 9 45 a.m. and every young person is urged to be present to hear Mr Leatherman.
Mrs Clyde Hall will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 Am Special music by Mrs Hoye Riley All members invited to bring a friend and enjoy services in spirit and song Visitors receive a special invitation to Sunday School and Church
The Men's Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will meet Sunday at 9 45. Rev Joseph S Ducknall will teach. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend. Visitors will receive a cordial welcome.
Residents and visitors are listed with travels and visits. Miss Martha Reely of Fairfax stayed with Mrs. James T. Reely near town. Grayden Godhour and family visited his in laws the Matthews. Loretta Miller heads to Bristow Connecticut to visit Dr and Mrs Bordowski. Mrs. W. B. Little recovers at home. Mrs. Charles Henson returns from nursing near Middleburg and will stay through summer. Ida Guard of Stephens City visits the Klines. J. P. Rogers of Washington DC visits his mother Mrs. E. E. Rogers. T. Sgt. and Mrs. R. W. Carter and son Billy of Mountain Home Idaho arrive for Romack’s illness and speedy recovery hopes. Mrs. Wilbur Welsh and Violet Powell visit family in Norfolk. Mrs. A. M. Smith has been
A local resident spent several weeks at home before leaving to visit Rev and Mrs Booze in Stephens City. D 8 Bell visited his wife in Washington D C during the period described.
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