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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

2

Galilee Church and Nearby Congregations Schedule

The page lists multiple church services and Sunday School times for Galilee Church of Wilbur Reid, Detra, Front Royal Pike, Salem near Stephens City, Stephens City Methodist Church, Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church in Highview WV, with names of superintendents and pastors. Services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at various Sundays at 11 a.m. or 7.30 p.m., and officers elected for 1940.

Galilee Church Wilbur Reid Bible School Charles E. McVay Frances Smith Elizabeth Crim OF the Brethren Dettra Fpahnestocek W. Riggleman Royal Pike Mioyd Wine W. T. O'Rear Salem Stephens City Robert Lynn Methodist Church Homer Welch Fairview Kernstown Refuge Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church Highview W. VA R. A. Whitten Henry Seldon

Brucetown Union to Debate Tithe at Crums

Rucetown an Odist Church led by Rev B Moore announces services at Welltownes Crums and Step henson with Sunday School times and Young People meeting. The Brucetown Methodist Union meets Monday at Crums at 7 30 with a debate on whether a Christian should tithe one tenth of gross income. Women of Missionary Societies urged to zone meeting at Braddock Street church Thursday at 10 30 a.m.

Rucetown B. Moore Welltownes Crums Stephenson Young People’s Brucetown Missionary Societies Braddock Street

Frederick Circuit Methodist Church Services and Nearby

A list of worship, Sunday School times, sermons, and upcoming series across several churches on the Frederick circuit and surrounding areas. Details include speakers such as Dr. W. W. McIntyre and Rev. W. O. Talbert, with exact service times at Macedonia, Carpers Valley, Round Hill, Ridgeway, Arden, Darkesville, Gerrardstown, Paynes, Rest, and Capon Bridge.

Frederick Circuit Methodist Church George L. Waters Macedonia W. W. McIntyre Carpers Valley Round Hill Relief Paxton Ridgeway Circuit G. H. Fielding Arden Darkesville Enworth Gerrardstown Epworth Paynes Rest W. O. Talbert

The Christ, the Son of the Living God lesson study

The Sunday School lesson recounts Jesus asking who people say He is and Peter’s declaration that He is the Christ. Jesus blesses Peter, then rebukes him and explains His coming crucifixion, while guiding disciples to understand His mission despite limited faith. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Christ Jesus of Nazareth Jesus Bethsaida Apostles Caesarea Philippi John the Baptist Elias Jeremiah Simon Peter Peter Simon Bar-Jonah Satan Hades Peter Jesus King Features Syndicate, Inc

Apples Move Across Cold Weather Dampens British Trade

A cable from London's fruit office reports the pear trade softening in cold weather. Liverpool prices for Winter Nelis and related varieties eased, California Winter Nelis steady to lower, and Anjons lower. Hardies seen in fair condition. American apples offerings light with limited crates and boxed Washington Newtowns and Jonathans in Liverpool and London.

London Liverpool Calif London Washon California Virginia Pennsylvania Washington Newtowns Jonathans Oregon

Reliance United Brethren Circuit Services Stated

Reverend W. D. Mitchell to lead on Reliance at 11 a.m. Ridings Chapel service at 3 p.m. Stephens City worship at 3 p.m. Greenway gathering at 7 30 p.m. Parish schedules indicate multiple revivals across circuit locations.

Reliance United Brethren Circuit W. D. Mitchell Reliance Ridings Chapel Stephens City Greenway

Virginia Motor Vehicles Division Faces Highways Safety Challenge

Richmond dispatch notes the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, a major revenue collector for highway funding, grapples with reducing highway fatalities amid budget growth and expanding police force. It surveys past laws on licensing, insurance, truck rules, and a looming push for safer transport and stricter gasoline tax refunds. The piece traces regulatory evolution since 1930 and outlines current reform debates and leadership history.

Richmond State Division of Motor Vehicles Virginia Marion S. Rattle Batile Regulaon General Assembly State Highway Commission Thase Weaver Highway Study Commission Division of Motor Vehicles T. McCall Frazies Bluefield State Liquor Board John Q. Rhodes, Jr Louisa House of Delegates Colonel Battle Roanoke

Oldest Postmaster Aims for Reappointment in Oxford

Mollie Stewart aged 83, the nation's oldest postmaster, seeks reappointment on January 20 in Oxford Massachusetts. If confirmed she plans Civil Service listing to qualify for a pension and then retirement after 65 years in the post.

Oxford Mollie Stewart

Mrs J Doll Services Held For Mary Louisa Doll

Mary Louisa Hunter Doll widow of John H Doll died Wednesday morning at her Chambersburg Pa home. She would have been 89 February 11. Born in Martinsburg she lived here until 11 years ago then moved to Chambersburg to live with a sister. She resided at what is now the Berkeley Arms Apartments on East King Street with her aunt Miss Betty Hunter who is also deceased.

Martinsburg W. V Mary Louisa Hunter Doll John H. Doll Chambersburg Edmund P Martha Hunter Berkeley East King Street Betty Hunter

Local woman to be laid to rest after church service

The last surviving member of her immediate family dies, having moved to Chambersburg after selling her property. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Episcopal Church and part of its choir. Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church by the Rev. Dr. Paul E. Powles with burial in Old Norborne Cemetery.

Chambersburg Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Church Choir Paul E. Powles Old Norbourne

Sister of Major Hunter Attends Funeral in Winchester

Mrs. Doll, youngest sister of the late Major Robert W. Hunter a Winchester lawyer and Confederate veteran, attended the funeral this afternoon. She was aunt to Miss Caroline Hunter of this city who also attended. Mr. and Mrs. McSherry Lupton attended with Lupton acting as pallbearer.

Major Hunter

British Cruisers Sighted Near Montevideo in War Patrol

Four British cruisers were observed off Montevideo amid speculation of a hunt for another German raider after Ajax, Cumberland, and Shropshire were seen offshore. Achilles reportedly joined the squadron from Buenos Aires.

Montevideo Admiral Graf Spee Ajax Cumberland Shropshire Achilles Buenos Appar

Go To Church Month Moves at Braddock Street Church

Rev T M Swann announced January as Go To Church Month under the Methodist Advance a movement aimed at deeper church interest andSaving souls. Plans include mailings house visits posters and emphasis in church school and pulpit to revive regular attendance and reach inactive members.

Braddock Street Methodist T. M Swann Methodist Advance Swann

Answers to Today's Quiz Quiz Key Summary

Answers to test questions printed on page 4 include: The Roman Fasces symbol. Texas. the people of France. Wladyslaw Sikorski. Eight. Letter. Port-au-Prince. The moon.

Texas France Wladyslaw Sikorski Port-au-Prince The

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