Timely News and Notes From World of Religion
W. W. Reid surveys the global Christian landscape from the Philippines to Hawaii and China. He notes Protestant missions in the Philippines, the Aglipayan Church, and vast Catholic leadership, with figures on church memberships. He highlights the Gothic Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York and Brook Farm’s religious legacy, and discusses religious outreach in Hawaii and rural China amidst global conflict.
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America
St. John the Divine
Upper Manhattan
New York City
William T. Manning
Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed for Page Four
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page four list items for questions one to seven. It includes Spoon, No, Orestes, United States United Kingdom and Soviet Union. Russian. Katherine Lee Bates. Thesaurus. Ittenberg. Kentucky.
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Orestes
United States
United Kingdom
Soa Union of Soviet Socialist Jester
Katherine Lee Bates
Thesaurus
Ittenberg
Kentucky
Douglas High School presents A Child Shall Lead Them
Douglas High School will stage A Child Shall Lead Them in the auditorium on Friday night ember 19. The play runs three acts with musical numbers by the Douglas Glee Club and pupils from grades 1 to 4. Cast includes John Sears senior Sara Sears Elizabeth Moore Betty Moore Williams and John Sears Jr with Mary Sally Johnny Sally and reporter Hattie Green in a Christmas themed family drama.
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Douglas School
Douglas Glee Club
Wright
Lea
Jackson
Haywood
Tokes
Walker
Moten
John Sears
John Sears, Jr
Sara Sears
Sally
John
Mary
Santa Claus
Marvell Thompson
Charlotte Shields
Elizabeth Moore
Hallie Carey
Betty Moore
Elsie Ford
Williams
Henry Phoenix
Arthur Gaithers
Mary Sears
Barbara Poulson
Johnny
John the Third
Lawrence Filley
Joyce Gaskins
Hattie Green
What is the Golden Horn harbor of Constantinople
The Golden Horn is Constantinople’s harbor noted for its curved shape and famed beauty, reflecting its historical role and scenic value in the city’s geography.
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Golden Horn
Constantinople
Jewish Pastor To Preach Here For Two Days
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts a two day Jewish Bible conference beginning Sunday. Rev Paul E Dick hosts Rev Herman B Centz of the American Board of Missions to the Jews who will deliver sermons Sunday morning on Jews in Romans and Sunday evening on What Happened On The Road to Damascus. Monday evening at 7 30 o clock features The Bible War and The Jew at the School of the Bible. Dentz, born in Russia and raised in Odessa, was ordained in Boston and has long worked with the Presbyterian Church U S A. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
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First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
Paul E. Dick
Herman B. Centz
American Board of Missions
Damacus
School of ‘the
Japanese crew interned after bombs deter Puntarenas visit
In Costa Rica the Japanese crew of the motorized fishing vessel Albert exploded was interned at Puntarenas after warning bombs dropped by U S Navy planes. The boat had refueled at Caldera and was taken into custody under wartime regulations. Mexico Cuba Honduras Panama El Salvador joined Central American nations in declaring war on Germany and Italy.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Pacific
Puntarenas
Albert
Caldera
Japan
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Lower
California
Cuba
Honduras
Panama
el Salvador
Nazi Planes Lost Near Moscow In Air Combat
Soviet information bureau reported eleven German planes destroyed yesterday with five downed after an air battle near Moscow. Soviet air force also destroyed or damaged seven tanks 418 trucks with troops and supplies five staff cars and 14 field and anti aircraft guns. A British astronomer calculated the sun’s distance from Earth as 93 005 000 miles with a 10 000 mile uncertainty.
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Moscow
Soviet Information Bureau
Special Christmas Services Planned at Presbyterian Church
The Reverend Ronald Wilson announced special Advent services to emphasize Christ this year. The program features pageantry, music, and scripture with 35 Junior Choir members assisting the combined choirs. Events include December 17 Bible pageant worship, December 19 Christmas Tree Party, December 21 Candle Light Service, and December 24 Christmas Eve Service with carols.
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Ronald Wilson
Tore
Presbyterian Church
Christ
L. E. Harris
Floyd Haines
Red Cross Seeks More Knitters for Civilian Relief
The Red Cross urges immediate knitters to convert yarn into sweaters for men women and children by January 10. Winchester and Frederick county coordinators will distribute yarn and instructions, listing local supervisors including Mrs. B F Arthur Jr Mrs Cc F Schenck and many others across Winchester and Frederick County to contact nearest supervisor.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Earl Crowser
Richard Griffith
Storm Warnings Along Seaboard
Weather bureau issued an advisory for the Northern Atlantic coast ordering northeast storm warnings from 6 a.m. south of Block Island to Hatteras.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Block Island
Hatteras
Fishing Craft of Japan Seized Off Cuban Coast
The Cuban navy reportedly seized several Japanese fishing boats off Pinar del Rio province on Cuba's northwest coast. No official comment was immediately available.
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Havana
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Trifle Too Far in Virginia Return Trips
Mrs. Merritt Ruddock, Captain, reports that the Women’s Motor Corps of the Volunteer Service Bureau made over 20 trips to return soldiers to Army posts in Virginia in one night. Only one assignment was refused, to transport a private to his camp in Shepherd, Texas, as impractical.
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Richmond
Women’s Motor Corps
Volunteer Service Bureau
Virginia
Merritt Ruddock
Shepherd
Texas
Public Urges Care While Driving in December
Mayor Andersons calls Winchester citizens to exercise Christmas courtesy on the highways. He warns December traffic will be the deadliest month with darker days and holiday hazards, noting a 16 percent increase in tolls and urging an all-out, humanitarian effort to prevent accidents and spare lives.
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Andersons
Winchester
Market Street Methodist and Christ Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule
The weekly program lists services from Market Street Methodist Church led by Rev Garland Evans Hopkins and Christ Episcopal Church led by Rev R B Nelson. Included are morning worship, Sunday School, youth and choir activities, evening services, and a midweek radio program and canvassing. Prayer excerpt asks for intercession for all mankind and healing through Jesus Christ.
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Market Street
Christ Episcopal Church
R. B. Nelson
Jesus Christ
First Baptist Church Edward Clarke Ed D C Pastor
Sunday School 9 45 a m J W Morrow Sept Morning Worship 11 Topic Making the Home Christian for Christmas Supper and Open Forum for Young People 6 to 8 p m for the High School Group 6 to 7 30 P M Junior Training Union 6 15 to 7 30 p m Morning Watch Service Wednesday 7 a m Mid Week Prayer Service Wednesday 8 p m Womens Missionary Union Meeting Thursday 8 p m at the church actsng welcome is extended all
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First Baptist Church
Edward T. Clarke
D. C
Women’s Missionary Union Meeting
Actsng
Hunters Urged to Measure Ram Horns on Capture
Wildlife experts warn horn size changes after drying, so measurements should be taken immediately when a ram is obtained. The advice aims to preserve accurate data on horn dimensions for wildlife studies and record keeping.
Sunday Worship Schedules at Multiple Churches
Braddock Street Methodist Church offers morning and evening services with sermons on Our Lamps Are Going Out and Why We Should Love the Church led by Rev. T. M. Swann. Mt Carmel Baptist and Cork Church outline Sunday programs, prayers, and youth activities, plus a pageant by Woodstock Boy Scout Council.
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Braddock Street
United Brethren Church Services Notice
Rev L G Bridgers leads Sunday School and Bible classes at 9 45. Silas Cather is general superintendent. 11 Morning Worship and sermon titled The Bible and Noon. High School and Senior C E at 6 45. 7 30 Evening Worship and sermon.
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United Brethren Church
L. G. Bridgers
Silas Cather
C. E
Grace Lutheran Church Service and Programs
Grace Lutheran on W Boscawen Street lists Reverend Carl A Honeycutt as pastor. Church School at 9 45 a m led by Carl R Ritter with the sermon at 11 a m God s Light for Our Enveloping Darkness. Children’s Church at 11, Luther League at 6 30, Vespers at 7 30 with sermon The Message of Deuteronomy.
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Grace Lutheran Church
W. Boscawen Street
Carl A. Honeycutt
Carl R. Ritter
Luther League
Congregational Church Schedule With Christmas Theme
Rev Robert A Whitten presides over Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Charles Dunlap. Divine Worship at 11 a m with sermon The Light of Life. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m followed by Worship at 7 30 p m The service theme is Christmas in a Warring World. Wednesday prayer meets at 7 30 p m.
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Congregational Christan Church
Robert A Whitten
Charles Dunlap
Christian Endeavor Societies
First Brethren Church Events in Berryville Area
The Berryville Ave church lists a Sunday program with 9 45 Morning Worship 10 45 Bible School 6 30 Christian Endeavor 7 30 Evangelistic Service Rev H B Centz sermons on Romans and Damascus. Monday 7 30 Winchester School of the Bible speaker Rev H B Dentz. Thursday Rev and Mrs Leo Polman visit. Tonight the pastor preaches at Trinity Brethren Church Seven Fountains Va. Public invited.
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First Brethren Church
Berryville Ave
Paul E. Dick
H. B. Centz
Bible School
A. C. Frye
Christian Endeavor
Damascus
Winchester School of the Bible
H. B. Dentz
Leo Polman
Fort Wayne
Ind
Trinity Brethren Church
Seven Fountains
Middletown Methodist Church Services Notice
Grace Church Middletown announces church school at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m youth fellowship 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Epworth church school 2 p m worship and sermon 3 p m Relief church school 10 a m worship and sermon 7 30 p m cordial welcome to all to worship.
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Middletown Methodist Church
C. R. Curtis
Grace Church
Middletown—Church
Epworth—Church
Relief—Church
Sacred Heart Church Mass Schedule and Devotions
Sacred Heart Church announces Sunday Masses at 6 30, 8 and 10 30 with Holy Name receiving communion at the 8 o'clock service. Novena Devotions are scheduled Monday at 7 30 p m.
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Sacred Heart Church
Holy Name
Doctor urges battle against rheumatic heart disease in youth
A medical professor argues America should combat rheumatic heart disease which now claims more lives under age 30, drawing a parallel to past efforts that reduced tuberculosis deaths.
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America
God The Preserver Of Man Lesson Sermon Topic
Christian Science Sunday lessons highlight God as preserver of man with scriptural citations from Psalm 40 11 and Psalm 125 2 plus a quote from Science and Health noting the divine Mind that made man maintains His image and likeness.
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Jerusalem
Mary Baker Eddy
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Services
The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Ron Ald Wilson as pastor with 9 30 am Sunday School led by J H Moling Jr Superintendent. 11 am Morning Worship sermon The Fullness of Time by Mr Wilson. 6 pm Young People’s Vesper Service. 7 30 pm Evening Worship sermon The Lord of Life by Mr Wilson. 8 pm Mid week Prayer Service.
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Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Ronald Wilson
J. H. Moling, Jr
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Highland Avenue Chapel Services and Pentecostal Mission Notice
Sunday School at Highland Avenue Chapel led by Elwood Willey at 3:00 p m. The Young People vesper at 7:00 p m. Evening Worship with sermon by W A Wilkerson at 7:30 p m. Mid week prayer service follows. Pentecostal Mission notes a new location on Braddock Street with morning sermon at 11 a m. Helsley Chapel at Nain Virginia lists Geo Helsley as superintendent with services including Sunday School at 9:30 a m and evening worship at 8:00 p m.
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Highland Avenue Chapel
W. Andrew Wilkerson
Elwood Willey
W. A. Wilkerson
Pentecostal Mission
Braddock Street
Shade
Helsley Chapel
Nain
Geo
Helsley
Christmas Services at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour at 308 S Loudoun Street lists services: Sunday School 9 45 a m Service 11 a m Vespers 7 30 p m The Christmas Services will be on Sunday evening Dec 21 at 7 30 p m A Christmas decorating committee will meet Thursday Friday and Saturday to decorate for Christmas.
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Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour
S. Loudoun Street
C. Worthington
Dr Flickinger Discusses Call of Hour at Centenary
Centenary Evangelical and Reform Church hosts Kingdom Roll Call Day led by Rev S L Flickinger. Activities include church school at 9 45 a m 11 a m morning worship with a sermon The Call of the Hour and a Young People's Meet Members are asked to bring visitor cards to the Sunday service and place them in the offering as enlistment for service through the church to the country.
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Herman Lee
St Paul M E Church Service Times
Rev M T Thomas pastors the St Paul M E Church inviting attendance at Sunday School 10 o clock Noon Service 11 o'clock and Evening service at 8 o'clock with an invitation to attend all worship hours.
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ST. Paul M. E
M. T. Thomas
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Carl T. Olinger
Christian Churches
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Nanking Theological Seminary
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Pine Motor CO
Dodge-Plymouth Distributors
Douglas High School
B. F. Arthur, Jr
South Stewart Street
Cc. F. Schenck
Valley Avenue
Hunter Gaunt
Greystone Terrace
Russell Cather
Salome Crisman
Margaret Snyder
North Avenue
Fred Ritter
South Braddock Street
Albert Seal
North Braddock Street
Barron Glover
Latane Street
Lillian Sheetz
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Charles Bass
Stephens City
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