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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

5

Grace Church to Install Three New Councilmen Sunday

Attend Church Sunday Will Install Councilmen J Clayton Cochran E B Cooper and Jacob Hotter recently elected councilmen will be officially installed at Grace Church Sunday morning. The council consists of twelve members and the pastor. Three new members are elected annually. At the same service reports from the congregation and its organizations will be made.

J. Clayton Cochran E. B. Cooper Jacob Hotter Grace Church

Holy Sacrifices and Power of Foresight at Lutheran church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Men's Bible Class at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 with sermon Holy Sacrifices Vesper Service at 8 p m sermon Power of Foresight Holy Communion at services Joint Junior Senior League meeting at 6 30 p m with colored movies by the Pastor Ladies Aid Society monthly meeting Monday January 15 at 8 p m at 8 Loudoun street

Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour C. Worthington Lowe Ladies Aid Society Hunter Rose Grimm Loudoun Street

Winchester Presbyterian Church Service Times

The Winchester Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m, morning worship at 11, sermon by the pastor Rev R A Wilson, 6 30 Young People's Vespers, 7 30 Evening Worship with sermon by the pastor, and a Wednesday 7 30 p m Mid Week of Prayer.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Ronald Wilson

Market Street Methodist Church Services Plan

Reverend Hera McKay leads Morning Worship at 11 with sermon and choir piece Turn Ye Even To Me by Harker. Church School at 9:45 led by A. C. Halvosa. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening Worship at 7:30. Devotional and Official Board on Wednesday at 7:45.

Market Street Methodist Church A' McKay P. R A. C. Halvosa Harker Epworth League

Highland Avenue Chapel Service Schedule

The Highland Avenue Chapel announces Sunday events led by Rev Herman J Yomeldorf pastor. Sunday School at 3 00 pm with Elwood Willey as superintendent. Young People s Vespers at 6 45 pm. Evening preaching at 7 30 pm. Thursday mid week prayer service at 7 30 pm.

Highland Avenue Chapel Herman J. Yomeldorf Elwood Willey

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street lists Rev. Carl A. Honeycutt as pastor with a Sunday program including 9 30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Men's Bible Class 11 a m Service and Children of the Church 6 30 p m Luther League 7 30 p m Vespers.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carl A. Honeycutt Luther League

Sunday worship services at First Baptist Church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m. morning worship at 11 o'clock. Evening worship at 7 30 with Junior Intermediate and Senior Young People's Service in the same event. Reverend Dr E T Clark pastor.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark Orning

Congregational Christian Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9.45 with John A. Spaid as superintendent. Divine Worship at 11 on Test of Discipleship. Pilgrim Fellowship and C. E. at 6.30. Evening Worship at 7.30 with message for young people. Prayer service at 7.30 Wednesday evening.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten John A. Spaid Pilgrim Fellowship C. E

Centenary Church Services Announced

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church lists schedule led by Rev. 5S. L. Flickinger J. D. pastor. 9.45 a.m. Church School with George Ritter acting superintendent. 11 a.m. Morning Worship with sermon. 6.30 p.m. Young People's vespers.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church L. Flickinger J. D George Ritter

Pentecostal Mission Announces Weeknight Evangelist Sermons

Rev J S Shade pastor of Pentecostal Mission outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m Young People at 6 30 p m long service at 7 30 p m Evening worship at 8 o clock Evangelist A J Jenkins from Bridgeton New Jersey will preach both Sunday services and every night during the week at 7 30 p m.

Pentecostal Mission J. S. Shade A. J. Jenkins Bridgeton N. J

Braddock Street Metho Dist Church Service Schedule

Braddock Street Metho Dist Church announces today’s lineup with 945 a.m. Church School under Walter M. Shade and 11 a.m. sermon on The Evangelism of Jesus by Rev. W. W. McIntyre. Evening services include 6 45 p.m. Young People led by Mr. George Haines and Intermediate League led by Marie Garber. 7 30 p.m. sermon Real Christianity by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann A. m Walter M. Shade W. W. McIntyre D. OD George Haines Marie Garber Intermediate League

Montague Avenue Church Services and Meetings

Montague Avenue Methodist Church led by Rev. Harry Balthis with Church School at 10 a.m. George Haines as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon Fixed Points by the pastor. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. sermon The Challenge of the Christ by the Pastor. Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Mildred LaFollette of 29 W Bond Street.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Harry Balthis George Haines Woman’s Missionary Society Mildred LaFollette Bond Street

Robert Murray Returns for Another Concert

Robert Thomas Murray, a celebrated African American pianist, returns to perform Friday January 26 in the auditorium of the North Kent Street School. Sponsored by John Mann Methodist Church, Murray is nationally known from radio and guest appearances with artists including Madame Caterina Parboro and Marian Anderson.

Robert Thomas Murray North Kent Street John Mann Methodist Church Murray Caterina Parboro Marian Anderson

Church of Christ Services at Cork Street

The Church of Christ at 20 Ww Cork Street led by Pastor Charles Hume Funk offers Sunday School at 9 45 with Morning Worship at 11 and the sermon A Simple Decision The evening service at 7 30 features The Quest for the Best The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 45.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor

First Brethren Church Service Schedule

The Norman H Upthouse pastor leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with For Such a Time as This. Bible School at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m with From Russian Exile to Liberty in Christ. Sermons by Rev Abraham Benjamin Machlin of Buffalo New York. Bible School Monday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Norman H. Uphouse Bible School Christian Endeavor Liberty In Abraham Benjamin Machlin Buffalo N. Y School of the Bible

Church School and Bible Class Schedule and Choir Rehearsals

United Rev L G Bridges hosts church school at 9 45 with Mr Herbert Pope in charge of worship. Morning service at 11 by Rev Bridgers. Evening service at 7 30. Monday seniors council and youth council meet at 7 30 to plan Youth Program starting Jan 27. Wednesday junior council 3 30 junior choir 4 Young Peoples choir 6 45 prayer 7 30 senior choir 8 30.

United L. G. Bridges Herbert Pope Bridgers C. E C. BE C. E. Council Young Peoples Council Young Peoples

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Schedule

Pastor Rev C H Anderson leads services at Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 a m Young people meet 7 p m Evangelistic service 8 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday and Friday nights 8 p m.

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson

St Paul A M E Church Events Schedule

The schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 15 a.m. Young Peoples meeting at 7 p.m. Gospel Singers perform at 8 p.m. A silver offering is asked for the event.

ST. Paul A. M. E R. J. Butt Young Peoples Meeting Gospel Singers

John Mann Methodist Church Program and Guest Soloist

John Mann Methodist Church presents a full day including Church School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on Beginning the new journey and an 8 p.m. Evening worship titled Possessing the Land of Canaan. Friday Jan 26 at 8 p.m. at Douglas School Auditorium North Kent St featuring baritone Robert Thomas Murray III of Chicago Opera Stars, with pianist William Sherman Smith and goodwill address by Carl D. Coleman. The program highlights three quarters of a century of God’s help.

John Mann Methodist J. W.langford Epworth League Land of Canaan Douglas School North Kent Street Robert Thomas Murray III Chicago Opera Stars John Mann Church William Sherman Smith Washington, D. C Conservatory of Music Carl D. Coleman

Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor S B Spriggs leads Sunday School at 10 30 a m with the theme The Problem of Forgiveness. On Time credits begin Sunday. Teachers meeting after class. Beginners and primaries meet in the parsonage. Young People led by Amiel Jackson at 7 p m. The Eagles Nest is the pastor's evening subject. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Revival Services start January 22 conducted by Rev John D Jenkins. All are welcome.

Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church John D. Jenkins

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction in Scott's Scrapbook

A compact feature titled Truth is Stranger Than Fiction explores surprising anecdotes compiled in Scott's Scrapbook, highlighting oddities, paradoxes, and little known historical vignettes that charm readers.

Scott

Miss Vance To Visit County For Blue Ribbon Babies Plan

State Health official Miss Nancy Vance will tour the county next week meeting home demonstration clubs to discuss Blue Ribbon babies program for children birth to school age. Meetings include Star Tannery North Frederick Middle Town Stephens City Shawnee Gore Evendale Round Hill and Friendly Grove with talks at 2 pm or 7:30 pm. Mothers with young children are urged to attend.

Nancy Vance State Department of Health Vance Star Tannery Ernest Cooper North Frederick Julian Larrick Middletown J. S. Jones Stephens City H. P. Lovett Miss Vance Evendale Macedonia Church Rural Youth Round Hill Friendly Grove Stonewall Club Lee Dick

Birth day party honors Gainesboro teacher at Redland School

Whitacre Virginia January 13 reports a surprise birthday party for teacher Wayne Guthrie at the old Redland School in Whitacre with a three tier cake and ice cream. Attendance included Louise Franks Virginia Kern Vada Michael Ella Strother Edith Braithwaite Virginia Pauline Gardner Bessie Rugle Hugh Dailey Harry Strother Sam Whitacre Ronald Phillips Sidney Secrist Bob Combs Adrian Morrison Norman Braithwaite and chaperones. Other notes mention ill relatives visitors and local club renovation activities with Mrs. Elmer Clark still ill and plans for February meeting at Gainesboro.

Sam Whitacre Ronald Phillips Sidney Secrist Bob Combs Adrian Morrison Norman Braithwaite Guthrie O. H. Braithwaite O H. Phillips Elmer Clark Fred A. Whitacre Arthur Unger Stotler’s Cross Roads W. Va Madeline Blair Julian Larrick Walter Adams Lester Dailey John Whitacre London Whitacre Rhoda May Fred Whitacre O. H. Braitwaite Mildred Dick Owens Phillips F. M. Adams Gainesboro Patsy Dolan Billy Gordon Phillips

Treasury Status January 1 figures show debt rise and balance

The Treasury reports January 1 conditions with a gross debt of 42,061,388,728.53 dollars. Expenditures reach 23,957,770.37 and the net balance is 2,417,056,362.20. The daily increase is 3,503,999.22.

Washington The Treasury

Tax official struck by tax forms in supply room

Iowa tax commissioner David L. Mur Tow states the income tax system can be a burden as a package of blanks meant for mailings falls on him in a supply room revealing the stress of filing season.

Des Moines Iowa David L. Mur Tow

Local Britons Now Observing Yule Holidays

Christmas cheer crosses the Atlantic after a delayed plum pudding and belated greetings from England. Steamship irregularities delayed shipments but celebrations proceed with renewed festivity as cards and treats arrive here.

England United States

Minnie Wood Items from Minnie Wood Virginia

Miss Lola Taylor visited Richmond during Christmas. Furman Perry and sisters Betsy and Nancy from White Post spent holidays with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. White. Jack Rutherford improves at home after pneumonia. Ralph Welsh of near White Post visited his brother Luther Welsh. Bertha Landis near here returned from Memorial Hospital after appendicitis surgery. John Rutherford broke his arm in an icey bicycle accident.

Minne Wood Lola Taylor Richmond Furman Perry Betsy Nancy White Post R. H. White Jack Rutherford Ralph Welsh Near White Post Luther Welsh Bertha Landis Near Here Memorial Hospital John Rutherford

Lebanon Church Residents Share News and Visits

Miss Gladys Hammon and Garland Hammon visited grandparents in Waverly. Mrs Keller stays with parents in Nineveh. Florence Hottle and Duncan Himelright visited Ida Keller. Anna Mary Stickley stayed with Ellen and Mary Keller. John Zans family moved to Fred Hershman’s farm. Virginia Lindamood stayed with Fisher. Betty Everett of Laurel improves after illness. Julius Keller called on Jake Hottle. James Stagg ill with measles. Cecil Bly and wife visited R M Bly in Fishers Hill.

Julius Keller Jake Hottle James Stagg Cecil Bly R. M. Bly Fishers Hill

Gressway Ladies Aid Meeting In Greenway Virginia

The Gressway Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. James Cornwell home with fourteen members present on January 1. Next meeting set for February 8 at Mrs. Joe Perry's. Local residents including Joe Funkhouser Daisy Grubbs and others were noted on various visits and calls around Berryville Winchester Strasburg Millwood Boyce and surrounding areas.

Greenway Gressway Howard White William Madagan Millwood Reuben Clark Lafayette Lichliter June Howard White Leslie White Holmes Cadwallader Boyce Annie Armel Mrs Daisy Grubbs

Advertising to Reclaim Strayed Baptists in Mineola

Rev. John Stewart of Mineola Baptist Church ran an ad noting that several Baptists were lost from services and expressing hope they would return next Sunday morning. The notice treats attendance decline as a recoverable loss through church outreach.

Mineola Iowa John Stewart Stewart

Why the name shrapnel attaches to explosive shells

Henry Shrapnel of the British Army devised a shell that carried an interior case of projectiles and an explosive charge. Adopted 1803 and first used in 1804 at Surinam he improved artillery design and also introduced the brass tangent slide. He rose to lieutenant general in 1837.

Henry Shrapnel Surinam

Church Services on North Braddock Street Meth odist Church

Attend morning service at 11 a. m led by Dr W W McIntyre with the topic Evangelism. A 7 30 p m service by the pastor titled Real Christianity invites everyone to come and support the church.

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Lutheran Board Cochran, Cooper Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson God Jesus Christ Our Lord Norman Uphouse Abraham B. Machlin Buffalo, N. J Haldeman’s Vita Creamery Alfred J. Buescher Matt Peter Winchester Business College Robert Murray Whitacre Mention Central Press Bartley Minnie Lebanon Church News Braddock Street Meth Odist Church W. W. MceIntyre Parlett Funeral Home Gainesboro Road A. C. Slonaker & Son Goodyear Tires Buncutter Tire Company S. Braddock St John S Solenberger & CO Loudoun St Dellinger Bros Studebaker & Willys Gulf Gas E. Piccadilly St Southern Railway David Fant Atlanta Greenville S. C Nazareth Buncutter Tire CO
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