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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1945
Page
3
Local notices list morning and evening worships across Grace Lutheran, White Methodist Circuit, Market Street Methodist, and United Brethren Church. Sermons feature Rev W R Hartzell, Rev J Edward Elingaman, Rev R A Whitten, and Rev Carroll S Klug with a community Bible lesson from Christian Science.
Congregational Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Divine Worship at 11 with Rev Robert A Yes. Braddock Street Methodist holds 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m sermon by Rev W O Talbert. vespers at 8 p m with Rev Robert A Whitten. Notice of intention to transfer assets of Jos B Feagans to executrix Mary R Roberts in Berkeley County West Virginia.
The Church of Christ announces Nathan William son as minister in charge. Services at Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street begin with Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Garland Whitlock followed by Holy Communion and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled With Purpose of Heart Clearing Unto the Lord. No evening service. All welcome.
Rev John Teter will lead morning worship at 11 with church school at 9 30 and sermon titled An Unwelcom Call. No evening services. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Braddock Street United Brethren Church lists a 9 45 a m church school and Bible classes led by superintendent Silas G Cather. Rev J R Collis of Martinsburg W Va preaches at 645 p m and a Youth Service of Worship follows. Summer Vespers at 8 p m feature Rev Robert A Whitten. Monday 7 p m Youth Choir practice Wednesday 7 p m Adult choir 8 p m and a prayer service. The public is invited.
Rev C H Anderson leads at Taber Nacle with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service 11 a m Christ Ambassadors 7 p m evangelistic service 8 p m prayer meeting Tuesday 8 p m Come and enjoy the word of God with us.
Sunday School 945 a.m. Herbert W Watson Superintendent Men s Bible Class E T Clark Teacher Morning Worship 11 o’clock In the absence of Dr Clark the Associate Minister will bring the message A cordial welcome awaits those who come to worship.
At 814 Cameron Street the Apostolic Church led by Pastor Joseph S Templeton holds Holy Communion Sunday at 10 30 a.m. but also offers a gospel service Sunday at 8 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer service at 8 p.m. all are invited.
Rev R L Byterian Church Wilson Pastor 9 45 a m Sunday School Alton Powell Superintendent Miss Mary Bittinger Associate Sept Rev Joseph S Duckwall Subject The Gospel of Repentance 8 p m Summer Vespers in the united Leathren Church
Sunday School at 3 00 p m led by Elwood Willey superintendent Lee Rinker assistant supt Young People vesper at 7 30 p m Evening Worship at 8 00 p m with sermon by Mr Duckwall titled Jesus and the Sabbath Thursday prayer service at 8 p m Mid Week plan
Mt Pleasant Virginia society items list a long sequence of visits family gatherings and community events. Mrs Atha Dyke returns from Kernstown Mr Emmett Boyce and family attend a birthday dinner at Irvin Boyce home Yellow Springs. Cpl Philip W Perry on thirty day furlough hosts and attends meals with relatives. An all day meeting is planned September 12 with visiting ministers and music.
Sir Francis Joseph, British industrialist, says free enterprise should serve Britain but will help nationalize mines if needed. He wrote to the North Staffordshire Colliery Owners Association noting public support for the policy should be carried into effect. Lancashire and Cheshire coal owners offer to assist the government with the transfer plan.
Rev H Jackson leads morning and evening preaching at 11 and 8 with church school at 10. Junior Choir sings at 11 and Senior Choir at 8. All are invited to attend.
Turtles do not possess teeth. Their jaws are powerful and covered with horny material, serrated in some and smooth in others, forming an effective cutting device.
Bishop William T. Bishop of New York praises peace and unity in a Sunday prayer after V J Day while The Pilot condemns atomic bombs as immoral. Bernard Iddings Bell warns three nations may renounce war if they disarm. The piece notes wartime Methodist missions in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and calls for self restraint in using atomic power.
The Star offers full coverage of vocal events and national world happenings. Readers gain access to updates on performances, politics, and global developments through synchronized reporting.
Aug 25 Gainesboro Va The Vacation Bible School at Gainesboro Church closed Friday with a picnic on the church lawn. The article notes several local visitors and announces the Gainesboro District Sunday School convention at the Gainesboro Church on Sunday Aug 26 at 3 PM.
Brucetown Virginia on August 25 reports Mrs Herbert Fisher returning from Reading Pennsylvania where she stayed with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Howard Boden. Mr and Mrs Walter Gander of Alexandria spent Wednesday with relatives. Mrs Dudley Pierce and daughters Kathleen and Emily Pierce visited. Mr and Mrs W S Swimley of Winchester and Miss Mammie Tanquary attended dinner at Mr and Mrs S J Swimley’s home. Mrs Bettie Boden visited her relatives Mr and Mrs Harry McAboy at Clear Brook.
Middletown and surrounding areas report visits and guests. Charles A Roberts and Christine Wright of Newton Baker General Hospital Martinsburg visited Christine Wright’s parents. Several residents hosted and visited relatives in Washington and Richmond with trips by Miss Edna Hutchinson and Mrs. Earl Kline among others.
The Rest VA church lawn picnic featured a bountiful supper, games, and singing with Rev. F F Neel and Mrs Neel among attendees from Charleston Winchester Martinsburg and Hagerstown. Eddie Ridgeway Seaman 2 c returned to Bainbridge after nine day leave and many locals attended Stonewall District Council convention at Galilee Church.
Chambersville residents announce the birth of Margaret Jane to Lynwood Poole and his wife on Monday August 13. The family has two other sons and is visited by relatives including Viola Bradfield, Belle Rackley, E O Foreman, and Mary Bradfield. The Bradfields and Hamiltons also share time with local relatives in the area.
Farm property north of Stephens City Virginia on East Highway 8 Route 11 offers one acre with an eight room frame dwelling outbuildings good repair fruit trees a lawn and gardens. Features include electricity bath furnace and basement. Terms cash or negotiable through local banks. Auctioneer Byron O Brumback agent M Elston Wharton for the owner Box 55 Strasburg Va. 8 18 25 9 1 7 41
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