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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1944

Page

3

Church Services and Watch Night Observance

Church notices list services at Church of Christ West ons Street with 9 45 a m Bible school 11 a m worship and Holy Communion 9 30 to 12 00 Watch Night program including inform al fellowship singing baptismal service and year end announcements Also Grace Lutheran and Loudoun Street Presbyterian schedules with sermons Sunday school and special services and mid week activities conflicts and speakers noted.

Church OF Christ Westons Street Charles R. Line Pas Bible School George W. Riley C. R. Anderson Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen WM. E. Eisenberg Carl R. Ritter William Stine

Highland Avenue Chapel Sunday Schedule

Sunday activities include 3.00 p m Sunday School led by Supt Elwood Willey and Assistant Supt Lee Rinker 6.30 p m Young People vesper 7.30 p m Evening Worship with sermon Beliefs of our Church Mr Duckwall leads Thursday 7 30 p m Mid week Prayer Service.

Highland Avenue Chapel Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall

Market Street Methodist Church service schedule

The Market Street Methodist Church on the corner of Cameron and Cork features Rev. R. W. Vanderberry as minister. Sunday activities include a 9:45 a.m. church school led by A. C. Halvosa, a 11 a.m. morning worship with the sermon Beyond Bethlehem, anthem Arise Shine by the Senior Choir, and a 2:30 p.m. Senior Youth Fellowship Candlelight New Year’s Service.

Market Street Cameron Cork Streets R. W. Vanderberry Chureh A. C. Halvosa Bethlehem F. C

Congregational Christian Church Service Schedule

Pastor Rev Robert A Whitten leads 9 45 a m Sunday School with Percy Sheetz as superintendent. 11 a m worship features The Challenge of 1945. 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor. 7 30 p m Evening worship with A Rewarding Resolution. 7 30 p m Wednesday Official Board Meeting.

Congregational -Christian Church Robert A. Whitten Percy Sheetz Christian Endeavor

United Brethren Church Braddock and Fairfax Schedule

Lucius G Bridgers serves as minister with a full Sunday program at Braddock Street and Fairfax Lane. Church School and Bible classes lead by Silas G Cather at 9 45 a m. Worship and Sermon at 11 a m titled The End of the Year. Junior C E and Choir at 2 p m. Adult and Youth C at 6 45 p m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Monday Youth Choir practice at 7 p m. Wednesday mid week service at 8 p m.

United Brethren Church Braddock St Fairfax Lane Lucius G. Bridgers Silas G. Cather

Bible School and Worship Schedule for Prye Church

Bible School at 10.45. A. C. Prye leads Watch Night Services till 12.00. Wednesday 7 p.m. Junior Prayer Meeting and Choir Practice. Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. Saturday 8 p.m. Young People’s Meeting at the parsonage. All welcome to worship with us.

Bible School A. C. Prye

Christ Episcopal Church Morning Service and Watch Night

The Rev. R. B. Nelson presides at Christ Episcopal Church with no early communion. Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning prayer with a sermon at 11 a m. A Candle Light Watch Night service is scheduled for 11 30 p m with Holy Communion and a grief address. The weekly prayer requests God to renew us through Jesus Christ.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Jesus the Son Lord Jesus Christ

First Baptist Church Service This Sunday

Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Herbert L Watson superintendent Morning Worship at 11 o clock Pastor E T Clark delivers the sermon The Pearl of Great Price Will We Find It in 1945 Prayer services Wednesday evening as usual A cordial welcome awaits worshippers

First Baptist Church Edward T. Clarke D. D Herbert L. Watson E. T. Clark

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Service Notes

Montague Avenue Methodist Church led by Pastor John Teter with Church School at 10 06 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m The sermon titled The Call of the New Year features special music by the Junior Choir A Crusade Rally with guest speaker John H Rosenberger will discuss Methodism s Crusade for Christ Public invited to attend these services.

Montague Avenue John Teter Montague Ave George R. Haines John H. Rosenberger

Church of Christ Schedule For Sunday Services

Nathan William son, minister, presides at Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street. Bible School 10 a.m. led by Kenzil FP Whitacre. Morning worship 11 a.m. on quote Are We Qualified and 8 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rev Nathan Williamson home. Independent Missionary Group meets Thursday 8 p.m. at Oscar Miller home 333 E Piccadilly Street. You are invited to worship with us.

Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Kenzil Whitacre Independent Missionary Group Oscar Miller E. Piccadilly Street

Centenary Church Service Schedule Announces 1945 Sermon

Pastor S L Plickinger leads Centenary Church Evan gelical and Reformed with 9 45 am Church School Herman Lee Superintendent 11 am Morning Worship and sermon On the Threshold of 1945 630 pm Children and Youth Fellowship Hour in a concise weekly notice.

Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed S. L. Plickinger D. D Herman Lee

New Year Service at Lutheran Church of Our Savior

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior announces Monday services with Holy Communion and an 11 a m sermon titled A New Year of service in the Vineyard. Organist B C Luttrell will present special selections. public invited.

Lutheran Church OF Our Savior C. W. Lowe Vineyard B. C. Luttrell

The Full Gospel Tabernacle Services Summary

The Apostolic Church at 814 Cameron Street advertises Sunday 10:30 Holy Communion and a morning service. Evening address titled The Joy of a New Beginning. Wednesday 8 pm prayer and fellowship led by Pastor Templeton. Full Gospel Tabernacle Evangelistic Service 8 pm. Tuesday prayer meeting. Christ Ambassadors Friday 8 pm.

the Apostolic Church Cameron Street Joseph Templeton THE Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson Christ Ambassadors Word of God

Addock Street Methodist Church Service Notes

Reverend T. J. Hawkins leads the Addock Street Methodist Church with a 9 45 a m church school under Nor a M Hottle. The sermon titled A Good Year to be a Christian is at 11 p m followed by Midnight Watchnight Family Church Night on Wednesday. The church opens daily for meditation and prayer.

Addock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins Nora M. Hottle Family Church

Mt Carmel Baptist Church Service Notice

Mt Carmel Baptist Church on South Braddock Street invites all to Sabbath School at 10 a m with the study The Record of John and Evening Services at 10 p m with the sermon Two Faces Under One Hat preached and demonstrated Week of prayer begins January 1 at 8 p m All are welcome

MT. Carmel Baptist Church South Braddock Street A. T Gaskins John

John Mann Methodist Church Service Announcement

Reverend E H Jackson leads services at John Mann Methodist Church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. The Junior Choir sings, and the watch-night service at 10 p.m. features a special sermon by the pastor and music by the Senior Choir under Randolph Robinson. All are invited.

John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson Randolph Robinson Afi

Crusade Rally Sunday at Montague Avenue Church

The Montague Avenue Methodist Church hosts a Crusade Rally Sunday at 7 30 p m with speaker John H Rosenberger. He will discuss the Crusade for Christ as the Methodist Church’s response to postwar unsettled conditions and the upheaval after World War II. The Rev John Teter invites members of four Montague Avenue Charge churches and the public.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue Charge John H. Rosenberger Rosenberger Methodist Church John Teter

Men's Open Door Bible Class Meeting at Loudoun Street Church

The Men's Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will meet at 9 45 Sunday morning with vice president Mr Leslie Ritter in charge. Rev Joseph S Duckwall will teach the lesson. All men of the church are urged to attend. Visitors will receive a cordial welcome.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Student Body Association of Our Assembly Workers’ Conference of Leslie Ritter Josephs. Duckwall

Willow Lawn 152 Acre Estate Sold for 35000

The 152 acre Willow Lawn estate south of Winchester on the Valley Turnpike was conveyed by Nancy Bowly Pennypacker and John E. Pennypacker to Amy C. Sprint for 35000 under a September 16 contract. The deed delivered to Amy Sprint’s husband follows a Frederick County chancery suit ending December 15 when Pennypacker clear title was established. The property includes a brick house, stable and outbuildings, bounded by Ellen Bell J Hunter Williams Virginia Apple Storage and Dr Francis Marshall. a small cemetery is excluded.

Willow Lawn Winchester Valley Turnpike J. Ashby Sprint Nancy Bowly Pennypacker John E. Pennypacker Amy C. Sprint Frederick Circuit Court

Brucetown Holiday Visits From Nearby Towns

Brucetown Virginia residents recount Christmas and holiday visits from Alexandria Winchester Welltown and White Hall associations. Families including the Jobe Whitacre Bragg Swimley Reed Hayslett and Pyne households hosted and were hosted during Christmas and holiday gatherings.

Brucetown Walter Gander Alexandria Jobe Winchester W. F. Jobe Billy Jobe Leslie Reed Dailey Welltown Andy Whitacre John Hayslett Tom Stewart Florence Pyne W. F. Bragg S. J. Swimley F. L. Bragg Janny McKee White Hall F. H. Swimley

Local Star Spotlight Delivers Complete Coverage For All

The Star provides thorough coverage of local national and world events with timely reports, clear analysis and space for reader insights. It highlights key moments, respected sources and ongoing developments across communities and borders.

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Year End War Leaders Forecast From Washington

A roundup of year end reviews from top U S war agencies and leaders. Patterson Krug McNutt Davis Bowles Vinson Johnson Gamble Thebaud Bissell discuss Japan defeat, production, manpower, inflation, and logistics as 1945 approaches.

Washington Robert P. Patterson Japan Germany Marvin Jones Paul V. McNutt War Manpower Commission William H. Davis National War Labor Board Chester Bowles Office of Price Administration Fred M. Vinson Office of Economic Stabilization J. Monroe Johnson Office of Defense Transportation

Stephens City social notes reflect Christmas visiting patterns

In Stephens City Virginia and nearby towns many families exchanged holiday hospitality. The column lists numerous visitors including Mrs Effie Steele Mrs Norman Carbaugh and relatives from Lynchburg Brunswick Winchester Washington Edgewater Hunter Field and Capon Bridge. Seaman Marshall Venable is noted among departures and visits wrap up with local clergy accompanying relatives to Roanoke.

Jane Lemley Douglas Haines Jayanne Bryant Hawes North Western C. S. Headley Maurice. Lemley Joshua Headley Zoe Lemley Winchester Alice K. Lemley Washington M. P. Lemley Edgewater C. R. Lemley Hunter Field Jean Smallwood Baltimore Elsie Havermale Carolyn Seal Bobby Shirley Barbara Eldridge Lemley Mattie Lemley Garland John Ward Capon Bridge S. B. Grove Mildred Lee Catawba Roanoke Walter Smith Seaman Marshall Venable Sta

Local Families Share Holiday Gatherings Across Area

Area residents and relatives joined Christmas and holiday visits across Kernstown Falls Church and Washington. Charlene Gregory knighted nurse from Garfield Hospital Washington arrived to spend holidays with her parents the Gregorys. The Carbaughs and Nettie Carbaugh visited Falls Church with Stuart Montgomery. Other guests included the Steeles and the Dixons and Proctors. Lt Marshall Lovett recently returned from overseas duty is on a 15 day furlough with his wife Mrs H P Lovett.

Camp Peery Charlene Gregory Garfield Hospital Washington, D. C Roy Gregory Harry Carbaugh Nettie Carbaugh Stuart Montgomery Falls Church Julian Steele Gilbert Davidson Ensign

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. E Church OF the Nazarene SS. Loudoun St County Agents Office Berryville Virginia Livestock Market Julian A. Everly Shenandoah Production Credit Association East Boscawen Street E. Piccadilly Bel Wise Hansbrough and Carter Loudoun St Dial Sprints Ted R. Gamble War Finance Division Treasury Hewlett Thebaud Naval Intelligence Clayton Bissell G-2 U. S. Army Stephens City Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller’s Hardware Bakers OF Valley Pride Bread
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