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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
3
The article outlines an August 4 International Uniform Lesson on Psalm 1 and Matthew 7 24 27 explaining two paths: righteous living under God's law leading to blessedness and stability like a tree by water, versus a life spent for self pleasure ending in destruction, with Christ's rock and sand parables.
Bible study at 10 a.m. with Charles E. McVay giving the communion at 11 30 a.m. Pred Maphis of Strasburg spoke at Bible School last Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p.m. Harry Mason leads. Preaching at 8 p.m. Special music by Jones quartet and others.
Rural Charge Sabbath schedule lists S J Goode ministering at Ebenezer and Capon Bridge. Bible School at 10 a m, morning worship 11 a m, evening worship 8 p m. Communion to be observed at these services.
Absence of the pastor cancels preaching at Frederick Circuit on August 4. Sunday School proceeds at the usual hour in each church. Greenwood Methodist Church also cancels Sunday afternoon service due to the pastor's camp duties in Powell's Port.
Gravel opr Luther An Parish E Smith pastor Bethel Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11 Free mont Sunday School at 2 p m and sermon at 3 St John Sunday School at 9 30 a m and ser mon at 8 p m Gravel Springs and St James Sunday School at 10 a m
The Ridgeway Circuit Methodist Church announces Arden worship at 9:45, Church School at 11, Epworth League at 7:30, and evening worship at 11:15. Gerrardstown, Paynes, Rest churches follow similar schedules with Epworth League and school times. Stewards and other church workers meet Arden on Thursday August 8 at 8 pm.
Arthur Collick was sentenced to hang for the murder of Harvey W. Pilchard and Charles Manuel to life imprisonment for the same crime. Both are Eastern Shore negroes. The sentences were imposed by three Circuit Court judges after a trial moved from Worcester County.
The Senate Banking Committee approved a 500 million dollar fund to aid the Western Hemisphere amid wartime conditions. The plan would raise the Export Import Bank’s capital and lending authority from 200 million to 700 million. Chairman Wagner noted a noted disagreement among members and Senator Taft planned a minority report opposing the measure.
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BLACKSBURG VA August 2 Tomatoes the prettiest and most versatile vegetable says Janet L Cameron extension service food and nutrition specialist not so long ago were harmful even for babies but now every family member has the tomato habit The baby takes it instead of orange juice grandma has hers right off the vine Johnnie has them in athletic training diet and sister Jane says they help her complexion Tomatoes are almost as popular canned as fresh and easy to can Cameron recommends firm ripe medium tomatoes Do not use overripened or decayed fruit Dip in boiling water then cold water peel core and pack into jars or cans with thick tomato sauce or juice of other tomatoes One teaspoon
Captain S Norman Groves leads the American liner Excalibur on a Lisbon to New York voyage with passengers including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The article also mentions Americans as salt envoys and provides home canning instructions for tomatoes and juice with steps for jars and boiling water processing.
Hollywood summer brings a flood of fan letters to stars like Jimmy Cagney, Jeffrey Lynn, Errol Flynn and Bette Davis. Admirers seek marriage proposals, baby care tips, and autographs. Bogart notes more young fans request photos, while odd gifts and curious notes arrive for Brent and others.
Readable scraps describe fans as helpful or silly. Flynn returns from South America nursing a fever while readers sent about hundred suggestions to his mailbox.
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