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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1940

Page

5

Winchester Churches Schedule Morning Worship Pageant Friday

Sunday at Winchester Presbyterian Church features Sunday school 9 30 a m with J H Moling Jr as superintendent and morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. Evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev R T L Liston. A Friday pageant A Child is Born and White Gifts program follow the Sunday School children’s assembly. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30. Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle lists services with evangelistic hours and interwoven meetings.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson J. H. Moling, Jr R. T. L. Liston Davis and Elkins College of Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson

Grace Lutheran and three churches gather for Sunday services

The notice lists schedules for Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street led by Rev Carl A Honeycutt with services at 11 a m and youth activities. Montague Avenue Methodist led by Rev Harry Balthis with 11 a m sermon. Braddock Street Methodist led by Rev T M Swann with 9:45 a m Church School and 11 a m sermon and evening youth services. midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:30 p m.

Montague Avenue Harry Balthis Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Jeanne B. Shade Jean Manuel Intermediate League

Christ Episcopal Church Service and Address at General Convention

The record notes 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with an 11 a.m. Morning Prayer including an address by Mrs. Herbert Larrrick on the General Convention. The weekly prayer asks for ministers and stewards to prepare the way for Christ and to turn disobedient hearts toward wisdom.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Herbert Larrick Lord Jesus Christ

John Mann Methodist Church Services Schedule

Rev J L Garrison pastor leads morning worship at 11 with the sermon Self Encouragement and an 8 pm Evening Worship with the sermon Dry Brooks at 10 am church school and 11 am service notes.

John Mann Methodist Church J. Lloyd Garrison Dry Brooks

Pastoral Schedule for Evening Sermon and Sunday Services

The church invites all to Sunday School at 3 00 p m led by Rev J Wordeldorp and Elwood Willey 645 Young People. The 7 30 preaching service features a sermon by the pastor. Thursday 7 30 mid week hour. A cordial welcome to everyone at these services.

J. Womeldorp Elwood Willey

Salem Congregation Jubilee Prout Royal Pike Program

Jubilee Prout Royal Pike service schedule for the Church of the Brethren Salem Congregation with elder L R Dettra and pastors Cephas Fahnestock and W L Riggleman. Sunday School at 10 a.m. on all Sundays with preaching on second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. in Salem near Stephens City. First and third Sundays preaching at 1 4 p.m.

Church OF the Brethren Salem L. R. Dettra Cephas Fahnestock W L. Riggleman Prout Royal Pike Stephens City

Methodist Church Schedule for Rev Homer Welch

City charge services led by Rev Homer Welch list first Sunday Stephens City 11:00 Fairview 3:00 Kernstown 7:00. Second Sunday Kernstown 11:00 Refuge 3:00 Stephens City 7:30. Third Sunday Stephens City 11:00 Fairview 3:00 Kernstown 7:30. Fourth Sunday Kernstown 11:00 Refuge 3:00 Stephens City 7:30.

Methodist Church Homer Welch Stephens City Fairview Kernstown Refuge

First Baptist Church Service Times

Sunday School 9 45 a m morning worship 11 o clock evening vespers 5 15 cordial welcome extended to all.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Pentecostal Mission Services in Helsley Chapel Nain Va

Rev J S Shade pastor schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m service and sermon 11 a m youth 6 30 p m song service 7 30 p m evening worship 8 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday Sunday School 2 15 p m at Helsley Chapel George Helsley superintendent

Pentecostal Mission J.S. Shade Helsley Chapel Nain George Helsley

United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule

Minister L G Bridges leads Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 45 with Kenneth Patton as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 features The Message of John Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Nancy Jane Bowen Senior C E at 6 45 Evening Worship at 7 30 titled Announcing the Birth of Christ Wednesday 3 30 Junior C E meeting 6 45 Young People Choir practice Senior choir at 8 30 p m

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges Kenneth Patton John Christian Endeavor Nancy Jane Bowen C. E Christ

God as Preserver in Christian Science Lesson Sermon

The December 15 Christian Science lesson emphasizes God as the preserver of man with the golden text from Proverbs 2 6 and citations on wisdom peace and dwelling in quiet resting places The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited noting Heaven as a divine state of Mind and the mind of the Lord as righteous understanding

God Churches Societies of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Morning services and week schedule at Market Street No District Church

Minister Rev G Evans Hopkins leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Christian Education. Evening concert by Andrew Babb and Elizabeth Grim follows a Judas, Man of Mystery sermon. Weekly events include Epworth League, intermediate league, choirs rehearsals and a Christmas Pageant cast.

Market Street G Evans Hopkins Epworth League Andrew Babb Elizabeth Grim Judas Man of Mystery Young People's Union Stephens City

Centenary Church Service Schedule

Centenary Evanglico and Reformed Church announces Rev. H L Flickinger as pastor. Morning worship at 11 a.m. including a sermon. Church School at 9 45 a.m. The Annual Kingdom Roll Call at 2 p.m. Junior vesper and Christmas rehearsal at 6 30 p.m. Herman Lee acting elder.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church LL. Flickinger Herman Lee

What A Little Church Can Do as Well as A Big One

Charles Hume Funk pastor leads the church at 20 W Cork Street with Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 Sermon What A Little Church Can Do as Well as A Big One Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 6 30 Evening Service at 7 30 Sermon A Choice of Loyalties.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor Societies

Lutheran Church Evening Program With Christmas Show

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour presents a full Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9.30 Men’s Bible Class at 9.30 Morning worship at 11.30 weeks include sermons Leagues at 6 Vespers at 7.30 and a special musical program Senior League led by Mrs. W. E. Barr and a children’s rehearsal for the Xmas entertainment urged for all participants.

Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour C. Worthington Love W. E. Barr

St Paul A M E Church Prayer Service Notice

The St Paul A M E Church invites all to Thursday evening prayer and praise services at 528 North Kent Street at 8 30 p m The Sunday schedule lists Sunday School 10 a m preaching 11 a m A C E League 7 p m and Evening worship 8 p m with the sermon A Penny and a note that prayer changes things

ST. Paul A. M. E S. F. Parks North Kent Street

Mt Carmel F B Church Braddock St Sunday Services

Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Charles Reed. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. by Rev W H Phillips of Falls Church Virginia. Prayer service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. December [text incomplete].

MT. Carmel F. B Braddock Charles Reed W.H. Phillips Falls Church

Defense of Loyalists in Roberts Novel Draws Fire

A critique notes Kenneth Roberts novel Oliver Wiswell defends Loyalists of the American Revolution, provoking backlash from Daughters of the American Revolution. The review highlights loyalties within the colonies and conflicts with Britain and mentions Roberts other works like Northwest Passage and Rabble in Arms.

Canada United States Oliver Wiswell Kenneth Roberts Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library Northwest Passage Arundal

Special Police Appointed For Hercules Plant

Governor Price announced four state police officers will serve as temporary special officers at the Hercules Powder Company plant near Radford. Paid by the company, they will cooperate with the state police and act as state policemen in emergencies. The appointees are Van J. Payne John T. Cash John Stover and Goorman Pendleton. The governor also expanded his health-study committee with Dr. George Lawson and Dr. Fred J. Wampler and announced Edward R. Stettinius to the William and Mary board of visitors to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 1942.

Richmond Price Hercules Powder Company Radford van J. Payne John T. Cash John Stover Goorman Pendleton George Lawson University of Virginia Fred J. Wampler Medical College of Virginia Edward R. Stettinius Rapidan College of William and Mary James Dillard Charlottesville

Story of Lady Godiva Rider Through Coventry

In 1040 Leofric, earl of Mercia, taxed his tenants and promised relief if his wife would ride naked through Coventry at noon. Lady Godiva agreed and, according to tale, fulfilled the dare, leading to a famed medieval legend about public nudity and mercy.

Lady Godiva Leofric Mercia Coventry

First Brethren Church Schedule in Norman

Berryville Ave Norman H. Uphouse pastor leads services with morning worship at 9 30 Bible School at 10 30 free Christian Endeavor at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 continuing the theme Con tinue in the Things Which Thou hast Learned School of the Bible Monday 7 30 p m last session until after holidays Seventy and Prayer Tuesday 6 p m Band meeting Wednesday 7 30 Prayer Meeting

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Norman H. Uphouse Christian Consistency Bible School Christian Endeavor School of the Bible

White Post Church Services Encouraged Members Attend

The Mareeoatee White Post Circuit led by Rev W D Sheets lists Sunday worship at 10 a m and 11 a m with sermon, 6 45 p m Young People, and 7 30 p m worship and sermon at White Post with reception of members. Members urged to attend.

White Post Mareeoatee W. D. Sheets Millwoods Boyce

SEC Exemption Expansion Faces SME Growth Push

Economist Babson praises the Securities and Exchange Commission for protecting investors and easing small issuers. He notes exemptions up to 100000 aid small concerns, urges raising the cap to 500000 and simplifying filings, while warning banks favor large issuers and that private placements shape funding trends. The piece argues for more small businesses, regional growth, and a shift toward unlisted offerings.

New York City Securities and Exch Commission Commission SEC Horace Greely Great West

Lewis Subpoenaed Before Hatch Act Inquiry

Former CIO President John L. Lewis is shown before a Washington grand jury probe into campaign expenditures during the 1940 election. He was subpoenaed to appear before the committee examining possible Hatch Act violations.

CIO John L. Lewis Justice Department Grand Jury Washington

Small Fire Warms Better Than a Large One

A proverb-like line urges business men and investors to use limited means wisely, noting that a small fire can be more effective than a large one when harnessed properly.

America Michigan

Fourth aircraft carrier SS Hornet launched at Newport News

The U S S Hornet, fourth carrier built at Newport News Shipbuilding, slid into the James River at 11 20 am. Sponsored by Mrs Frank Knox, wife of the secretary of the navy, the 31 8 million craft. Distinguished guests from the navy attended and a luncheon followed at James River Country Club. Launch preparations continue for tomorrow with tugs ready to tow and warp the ship into the yard.

Newport News Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Comny U. S. S. Hornet James River Frank Knox Secretary of the Navy Ralph Bard Highland Park Ill Rawleigh Warner Winnetka Ranger Navy Yorktown Enterprise Navy Department U. S. Navy James River Country Club Ervey

Barrymore name origin in theater the Blythe family

T H A Barrymore used as a stage name, adopted instead of Blythe, indicating a chosen professional surname rather than the family birth name.

Barrymore T. H. A. Barrymore Blythe

Windshield Repair Helps Man Avoid Full Penalty

In San Diego a court fined Marie Le Galvin’s husband six dollars with the penalty suspended on the condition he install a new windshield. Mrs. Le Galvin testified the existing windshield was hard to see through and she repeatedly asked him to fix it.

San Diago Doc Marie le Galvin Galvin

Consumers' Coal Mining Co Ad Promotes Blue Flame Coal

An old advertisement touts Blue Flame coal as equal to city coal with Egg and Stove per ton $6.50 Run of Mine 70% $5.50. Five ton lots offer 50 percent off per ton. Company offers 24 hour service and lists phone number 139. Intended for consumers in the city.

Consumers’ Coal Mining CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carl A. Honeycutt Children of the Church Luther League Eee Geo. Haines Pas John S Solenberger & CO. Inc N. Loudoun A. C. Slonaker & Son George Washington Garage Loudoun St George W. Kurtz Dellinger Brothers Christian Science C. B. Smalts & Son Hercules Plant Jesus Alfred J. Buescher Beelzebub BY Roger W. Bason Lewis Busy Bee Cammer Tire CO Handley School Chapman Motor CO Baker Anderson Millennium George R. Finley Bible Auditorium Friendship Fire Hall Satan Mr. Finley
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