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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1944

Page

3

Methodists Plan Annual Christian Worker's Training School

At Braddock Street Church a meeting of zone church leaders set dates for the annual Christian Worker's Training School to run April 24 through April 30. Rev R W Vanderberry was named chairman of the Board of Managers and Mrs R Moore was chosen secretary treasurer. George R Haines of Winchester was enrolled secretary and the zone charges include Berryville Brucetown Braddock Street Middletown Stephens City Montague Avenue Market Street North Frederick and White Post. An excellent staff of instructors is being assembled for courses covering children youth fellowship and general church topics.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Braddock Street M. White Richmond R. O. Bryant Winchester R. W. Vanderberry Market Street Methodist Church Berryville Brucetown Middletown Stephens City Montague Avenue Market Street North Frederick White Post

J B T Honors Late Member Lt Joe Thomas

Winchester Junior Board of Trade adopts memorial resolution for Joseph Benjamin Thomas, praised for service and friendship. Resolution notes his lasting spirit and memory, published in Winchester Evening Star. MT Carmel Baptist Church announces services and schedule.

J.B.T Joe Thomas Joseph Benjamin Thomas Winchester Junior Board of Trade Joe Winchester Evening Star Tess

Attend Church Sunday at Braddock Street Methodist Church

Church services listed for Braddock Street Methodist Church with 9 45 A M Church School led by Roy B Wickes Jr 11 A M sermon One bundle of Life and 7 30 P M sermon Faith that counts The mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 P M The Christian Science Lesson subject is Truth with Biblical citations from Deuteronomy and John and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins Roy B. Wickes, Jr Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus Sermor Mary Baker Eddy

Minister L G Bridgers Schedule At North Ave Church

Rev L G Bridgers leads 9 45 Sunday School and Bible Classes with Silas G Cather as superintendent Edwin R Ritter assists. Worship at 11 with sermon Strong Use of Human Weakness. Christian Endeavor at 6 45. Evening worship at 7 30 on Applied Consecration. Wednesday choir at 6 45 and prayer at 7 30. Thursday Mission Study Class at 108 North Avenue parsonage.

L.G Bridgers Silas G. Cather Edwin R. Ritter North Avenue

Centenary Church Service Schedule and Leaders

The Centenary Church Evan gelical and Reformed announces worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. J. B. Duckwall, assistant pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Church School at 9:45 a.m. led by Herman Lee, superintendent.

Centenary Church Evangelical L. Plickinger D. D Herman Lee Duckwall Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Saint Stephens C M E Church Services Proclaimed

Rev J E Robinson leads 11 a m worship with 2 30 p m Sunday School and 8 p m evening service led by assistant pastor Rev Arch Gilkerson. All are invited to attend these services.

Saint Stephens C. M. E J. E. Robinson Arch Gilkerson

Signs of the Times Sermon at Christ Episcopal Church

The sermon at 11 o clock on Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church, led by Rector Rev. R B Nelson, centers on Signs of the Times. Services begin with Holy Communion at 8 a m and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11. The weekly prayer asks for mercy and guidance through Jesus Christ.

Christ Episcopal Aga R. B. Nelson Jesus Christ

Church of Christ Worship Times at Cork Street

The Church of Christ on Cork Street led by Minister Charles R Line offers Bible School at 9 45 with L L Hockman as Superintendent. Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 11 a m with an evening service at 7 30 p m. Sermon topics include The Church and Evangelism and The Great Partner. We cordially invite you to worship with us.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles R Line Bible L. L. Hockman Evange Mornie Pe

Salvation Army Roan Events Schedule

Captain George H. Marshall commands the Roan Salvation Army. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Holiness Meeting at 11 a.m. Young People’s Meet at 7:30 p.m. Salvation Meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday midweek service at 8:15 p.m. Saturday Community Praise Service at 8 p.m. Lieutenant and officers listed. All services held at 303 UtH Un Street.

Roan Salvation Army Uth UN Street George H. Marshall Young Peoples Salvation Meeting

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Services

Montague Avenue Methodist Church schedule lists Rev John as pastor with 10 a m church school led by George R R Haines general superintendent. 11 a m morning worship with sermon A Great Problem. 7 30 p m evening worship with sermon The Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Christ. Music by Junior and Senior Choirs. You are invited to any service.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue John Montague Ave George RR Haines Christ

Grace Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Classes

Grace Lutheran Church on W Bascawen Street lists services and classes at 9 45 a m with Curren School Oscar S Brown and at 11 a m with sermon by Dr Harry P F Baughman from Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary. 9 45 a m Men’s Bible Class led by William Stine and 6 30 p m Luther League for children and youth.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Oscar S. Brown William Stine Harry PF. Baughman Lutheran Theological Seminary Gettysburg Children of the Church Luther League

Market Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Corner of Cameron and Cork Streets. R W Vanderberry minister. 9 45 a m church school. Morning worship sermon Bankruptcy of the Soul by the pastor. Special music. Evening worship 7 30 p m sermon What Does it cost to be a Christian by the pastor. Senior Youth Fellow at 7 pm.

Market Street Methodist Church Cameron Cork R. W. Vanderberry Co. Halvosa

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Services and Programs

Reverend R. Lees heads the Loudoun Street Presbyterian church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Philip N Hunter. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon on Christian Discipleship with Associate pastor Mary Bittinger assisting. Evening vesper at 5 0 p m includes a sermon Mistaken Gains by Mr Wilson. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Loudoun Street Lees Philip N. Hunter Mary Bittinger Christian Discipleship Wilson

Highland Avenue Chapel Weekly Services Outline

Sunday School at 3 30 P M with Elwood Willey superintendent and Lee Rinker assistant. Young People's Ves per Service at 7 00 P M. Evening worship at 7 30 P M with sermon by Mr Duckwall. Thursday mid week prayer service at 7 30 P M.

Highland Avenue Chapel Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall

The Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

The Full Gospel Tabernacle led by Pastor C H Anderson lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Christ Ambassadors at 7 p m Evangelistic Service at 8 p m and Tuesday prayer meeting at 8 o'clock.

Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson Christ Ambassadors

Congregational Christ I an Church Service Times

Congregational Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Orville Hoover superintendent. Divine Worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN_CHURCH Robert A. Whitten Orville Hoover Christian Endeavor

Church of Christ invites worship in East Cork Street hall

Nathan William son, minister, leads a schedule at Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street with Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning worship and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon Christ Died to Save Sinners. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. How to Live a Christian Life. Midweek prayer at the Whitacres home 309 Kerr Street. You are invited to worship with us.

Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Kenzil F. Whitacre Subea

Stonesifer Evangelist Leads January Meetings at Church

Rev I L Stonesifer and Mrs Stonesifer begin a series of meetings at the Pentecostal Church of God on South Braddock Street near Miller School. Services every night at 7 30 with Sunday School at 9 45 and Joseph Jenkins morning worship at 11.00.

Pentecostal Church OF God I. L Mr. Stonesifer South Braddock Street Miller School Stonesifer Joseph Jenkins

Religious services outline for an early church week

Edward T. Clarke D D leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with L G Carpenter superintendent Morning Worship at 11 a m sermon Religion and Freedom From Want is the third in The Four Freedoms series Evening Forums at 6 p m cover Church and State Race Question in America and other topics Leaders include E T Clark B F Starkey Mrs E T Clark and Mrs Georgia Cather In cooperation with city churches they will keep a six week attendance record to encourage participation.

Edward T.’ Clarke America B. F. Starkey E. T. Clark Georgia Cather

Peace as a World Order Crusade and Health Parallels

Bishop G of Boston argues in a Methodist meeting that global peace depends on continuous international action, likening it to ongoing disease control. He stresses self-government, stable currency, raw materials access, transportation and labor standards as essential, urging constant work by international agencies.

Seatac Stat Boston Mass Methodist Church

Negro leadership urged for South church program

Dr. Harold L. Trigg, head of Elizabeth City State Teachers College, cites 7,000,000 Negroes in the U.S. without church affiliation and calls for a broader church effort among Negroes especially in rural areas and the South. Also featured are remarks by Henry A. Wallace on world peace and a note on Carl Erik Weingren aiding German POWs and prison camp Christian spirit.

United States Harold L. Trigg Elizabeth City N. C State Teachers College South Carl Erik Wenngren Sweden World Council of Churches Weingren America

Postwar Church Building Plans Project Over 300 Million

Dr. E M Conover, director of the Interdenominational Bureau of Architecture in New York, says more than 300 million dollars in postwar church building and improvements are now projected in the United States with greater amounts likely after the war. The bureau has aided about thirty denominations in planning new churches and remodeling to meet worship, evangelism, education, recreation and community service needs. He warns against overemphasizing traditional design and calls for plans rooted in love for the church.

United States E. M. Conover Interdenominational Bureau of Architecture Fourth Ave New York City Conover

St Paul A M E Church to Host Play The Old Ship of Zion

Rev M J Thomas announces at St Paul A M E Church in Front Royal Virginia a series of services with Sunday School Noonday and Evening worship. On Thursday night January 27 L W Jaxon will render the play The Old Ship of Zion at the church. You are welcome to these services.

ST. Paul A. M. E M. J. Thomas L. W. Jaxon Front Royal A

John Mann Methodists Church Services Notice

Reverend E. J. Jackson leads morning and evening services at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 o clock. The junior choir sings at 11 and the main choir at 8 o clock. all men are urged to attend.

John Mann Methodist Church Jackson

Film Industry Provides Movies For Service Men

War Activities Committee reports 9 507 Hollywood film programs processed by the Army Special Services Division for servicemen overseas. Films are supplied by the motion picture industry and shown free to all uniformed personnel, with 16 millimeter prints prepared for military use. From New York or London central exchanges, reels are flown to India Egypt New Britain New Guinea and other battlefronts.

Winchester Hollywood Army Special Services Film Industry War Activities Committee War Department Motion Picture LaMar Keen Navy Marine Corps Hollywood Studios Keen New York London India Egypt New Britain New Guinea Brooklyn Oklahoma

Nazi Air Bases Under Attack In France And Italy

A U.S. 15th Air Force report says Flying Fortresses attacked two German air bases north of Marseille France Is tres Le Tube and Salon de Provence. The raid, part of a broader air campaign, aimed to soften defenses ahead of an amphibious landing on Italy's west coast. German fighters lost twenty aircraft. five American planes were reported down in northern Italy.

U. S. 15Th Air Force Italy France Marseille Prato Istres le Tube Salon de Provence Fiefs

Railway Express five dominates Winchester leagues in three game win

Railway Express posted a 665 team game high for the year as Abner Johnson and Lee Ressiguie led a powerful lineup that swept Viscose in a Victory League postponement. Russell LaFollette, Ressiguie and Brown starred in mixed doubles, while Mildred Strode and Kitty Perry powered the Va Woolen Girls to three wins in the Ladies Commercial League.

Bes Railway Sa Eee Expressmen Bridg City Royal Crown Cola Johnson TH Center Lando White Lee Ressiguie Winchester DR. James’ Health Club White Ressiguie Bill Whitlock Schenck Railway Express Russell Lafollette Ratph Gore Les Ketter Cecil Brown Corrine Carskaden Alma Renner Lester Ketter Mabel Williams Russell la Follette Lafollette Abner Johnson Abner Johnson Would Have Done Had He Witnessed One of His Star Rqiers Viscose Mildred Strode Kitty Perry Woolen Girls South End Fire Co South Enders Woolen Mil ‘Girls Ethel Hawkins Arlene MclIlwee Mary Boyce Sylvian Affleck Mildred Smith McCroy Valley Pride Va. Woolen Girls

Your Dimes May Help A Soldier's Son Escape Infantile Paralysis

Funds collected by the public through a dime drive aim to assist a veteran’s child in gaining treatment for infantile paralysis. Local groups encourage donations to support medical care and travel expenses.

Two Maphis Sons Serving In Armed Forces

B H Maphis of North Loudoun Street reports two sons in the service. Pfc Bennjamin J Maphis enlisted 13 months ago in the infantry and trains at Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a 12 day home furlough. Corporal Virgil Maphis joined the national guard unit in February 1941 and has since trained at multiple camps and served overseas, currently in England.

B. H. Maphis North Loudoun Street Pfc Bennjamin J. Maphis Camp Claiborne Co. C 333Rd Infantry Virgil Maphis National Guard England

City Advised On New Blackout Policy And Civilian Duty

City of Winchesters civilian defense coordinator reports a curtailment of passive air raid alerts and blackouts except coastwise. Alerts at most once every three months on Sundays. War Department urges readiness and continued local training while reducing public participation to boost war production. Volunteers urged for control centers wardens and emergency services. War not over, civilian effort remains vital.

War Department Office of Civilian Defense Office of Civilian Defense Aga

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