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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
6
The Thrist Episcopal Church led by Rector Rev. Robt. B. Nelson at Boscawen and Washington Streets holds 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on God’s Gracious Promises. No Sunday School or evening service. Prayer asks for mercy and grace to follow commandments and attain heavenly treasures through Jesus Christ.
Grace Lutheran West Boscawen Street lists Sunday School at 945 a.m. with C K Over as superintendent and Oscar Brown as assistant. Men's Bible class at 945 a.m. Dr H S Miller is superintendent and Pastor Thomas teaches. No 11 a.m. service due to pastor in Stephens City. Vespers at 8 p.m. sermon by Rev L Grady Cooper of Tsimo China.
Former Los Angeles district attorney Asa Keyes files reinstatement application with the California Bar after Gov Rolph pardoned him for bribery conviction. He is shown at home in Los Angeles following 18 months at San Quentin.
Braddock Street M E Church invites for a full day of services led by Rev E A Lambert and Rev J W Rosenberger. Morning sermon titled Spiritual Gravity by Rosenberger. 7 p m intermediate service led by Donald Clowe. 8 p m Young People and Master Teacher study with Rev Lohring Staples. Women’s fellowship planned for September 8.
Rev Geo W Stover leads anniversary Sunday at United Brethren North Braddock Street with sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor 7 15 p m leaders Evelyn Barrett and Sadie Hamrick Young people's choir practice Wednesday 6 45 p m prayer meeting 8 p m Ora R Bailey leader. Psalm 125 1 quote.
In Gaineboro circuit and South Gainesboro circuit M E churches. Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League 8 p m Old Bethel same schedule Pine Grove hosts all day service with Martinsburg people Vesper service 7 30 p m in the grove and preaching at 8 p m marking the start of a revival campaign.
Reverend F G Senger presides at Mt Pleasant W Va with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and communion. Senior Endeavor at 11 a.m. Bible study and prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies Aid 8 p.m. Thursday. Fairview picnic Tuesday 6 p.m. with study and instruction for children. Pleasant Valley programs 7:15 p.m. and sermon at 8:15 p.m.
Water and Rent Streets host services on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday at 7 45 p m led by Rev F R Jackson of Washington DC All are welcome to hear the later day message.
Opequon Presbyterian Group led by Rev. Guy M. Morrow lists services at Opequon Memorial Kernstown Round Hill Burnt Church and Opequon Union Chapel with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m except Burnt Church with Sunday School 2 30 p m and preaching 8 p m Juniors in charge of the program Stines Chapel preaching 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m.
Gospel tent meetings at First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue begin 1:45 p m Wednesday August 30 with evangelist R Paul Miller of Berne Ind expected. Bible School 9:30 a m daily with sermons and singing. Evening services feature topical messages and prayer with inviting remarks.
Sunday School at 9:45 supervised by Hoover with Morning worship at 11 led by the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society with an address by Robert Hook. Junior Endeavor also at 11. No evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. address by W. W. Glass.
Marlboro Sunday School at 10 a m led by J M Boggs superintendent with preaching. Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Sunday School at 9:30 a m with F Estes Kline superintendent and preaching at 11 a m, and 8 p m by the pastor.
LaVerne McConkey and her husband Paul McConkey are held at Detroit police headquarters pending investigation into a series of robberies. The 25-year-old former Atlanta waitress says she knew nothing of the holdups and did not participate. McConkey, a St. Petersburg native, reportedly admitted staging some incidents.
In Joliet prison Illinois provides free board for two former top students. The piece argues education should include morals to guide youth, noting Winchester schools reopening with teachers for history spelling music and algebra. It urges churches and homes to teach right conduct alongside academics.
The lesson centers on I Samuel chapters 9 11 and 15 with emphasis on 15 18 26 and the Golden Text 15 22 Behold to obey is better than sacrifice. It highlights obedience over ritual offerings and aims to guide readers in aligning actions with divine instruction.
The piece traces Saul's rise from humble Benjamite to Israel’s monarch, noting initial obedience and humility, then over time his pride and disobedience. It cites his sparing of Agag and livestock against divine orders, Samuel’s rebuke that obedience eclipses sacrifice, and Saul’s eventual ruin as self-will leads to destruction.
Bible School begins at 9 45 p m with H H Jennings as superintendent Preaching at 11 am led by the pastor followed by the communion Sermon subject Equality Before God Christian Endeavor meetings at usual hours Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 pm led by Mrs Elwood Snyder topic Christ the Hope of the Laboring Man Public invited Strangers and visitors welcome.
Cor Market and Cork Streets Rev S L Flickinger D D pastor announces 9 45 a m church school taught by Lawrence C Hollis and lesson Saul 11 a m morning worship with sermon The Wing and the Hand no evening service invite all to worship and think about a spiritual N R A
Secretary Swanson has signed contracts totaling $61,354,000 for two aircraft carriers to be built by New Port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co in Newport News Virginia and two light cruisers to be built by New York Shipbuilding Co in Camden New Jersey.
Rally Day program at St. Paul A. M. E. Colored on North Main Street with Sunday School at 9 30 a m under Franklin Martin and an A C E League meeting at 7 p m led by Miss Alice Carey. Evening services at 8 p m feature a sermonette by Rev H Clarence Walker and a cordial welcome to all attendees.
The passage praises cheerful comforters as true supporters in illness. They convey personal sympathy, act as ambassadors and companions, and are described as a universal blessing meant for all.
Major and Mrs James Mars officers in charge hold open air services on Highland avenue at 9:45 a.m. Sabbath School at 2 p.m. Y P L at 7 p.m. Open air service at 7:30 p.m. Preaching in Court House Hall at 8 p.m.
The choir and congregation meet at the John Mann M. E Church at 7 a m for a trip to Wooldlawn Virginia. A sermon at 8:30 m on Christ the Good Shepherd. Official board meeting Tuesday 8:30 p m with all officers asked to attend. Wednesday 8:30 p m general class meeting. You are invited to testify for Christ.
The Mount Carmel F B Church led by Minister Spriggs hosts a Sunday morning sermon for the youth with the theme The Strength and the Weakness of Soul. Behold to obey is better than sacrifice and Remember Thy Creator in the Days of thy Youth provide the text. An 8 pm musical program directed by Emma P Robinson replaces preaching with a boys versus girls singing contest. A hearty welcome awaits all.
St Stephen's Church on Haddox Street invites all to a Men Day with a special sermon by Rev J A Young at 3 30 pm and a evening program. A full supper is served Tuesday night for 7 cents per plate with free admission. All welcome.
Clearbrook Presbyterian outlines Sunday activities with Rev. R. B. Campbell as pastor. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. led by superintendent H. M. Cline. Church service follows at 11 a.m. with a sermon by the pastor.
Pastor C J Clark leads Brucetown Circuit M E Church with Sunday worship at 11 amSacrament and preaching at 11 am Young People service 7 pm Adult service 7 pm Crums Welltown Burnt Factory Stephenson Sunday Schools at 10 am 10:30 am and 10 am Young People services 6:30 pm 7 pm revival 8 pm weeklong services continue
Pastor presides at Pleasant Grove Mount Hebron and Laurel Hill churches with Sunday School and sermons at each site. Holy communion will be observed at Pleasant Grace and reorganization planned at each appointment for the new year.
Pastor Bethel Albin leads Sunday School at 10 a m Fremont Hayfield Sunday School 10 a m St Joans Mt Williams Sunday School 930 a m Gravel Springs Star Tannery Sunday School 10 a m Divine service 11 a m Luther League St James Zepp Sunday School 2 p m Divine service 3 p m All are welcome to these services.
Rev H E Richardson of Reliance United Brethren preaches at Reliance at 11 a.m. instead of evening. Revival services planned at Double Churches. The pastor will preach at Fair View at 7 30 p.m. A male quartet and junior choir are expected. No morning service at Friendship. revival services every night next week will be union services. Sunday School on the charge at usual hours and a sermon at Stephens City Church at 3 30 p.m.
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