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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1940

Page

3

Stephens City School Days Critics and Reporters List

Critics Helen Pappas, Rachel Welch and Hugh Orndorff lead Stephens City School Days coverage. Reporters Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Louise Perry Lillian Snyder Neva Yates Frank Brumback and James Lofton contributed the article.

Helen Pappas Rachel Welch Hugh Orndorff Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Louise Perry Lillian Snyder Neva Yates Frank Brumback James Lofton

Gone With the Wind Comes to Sophomore News

In the Sophomore News reflections, readers anticipate a film adaptation of Gone With the Wind with book in the library and magazine features about Rhett Butler and Scarlett O Hara. The piece notes Civil War history value and hopes for public viewing. It also covers class updates, student antics, a student back from appendectomy, a January class meeting, and cautious advice about winter driving.

Rhett Butler Scarlett O'Hara Katherine Smith Henry Carbaugh Dasing Twins Page Ebersole

Senior Class Elects Ralph Snapp for Class Radio

Stephens City School seniors elect Ralph Snapp to manage buying a class radio for events and broadcasts. The yearbook staff is named, and seniors Gertrude Trovella Clark and James William Grubbs are profiled with brief biographies.

Ralph Snapp Stephens City School Ayler Gladys Fawcett Elsie Edwards Frances Scrivener Betty Hack Opal Tusing Ruth Brill Hugh Orndoff Ferman Perry Victor Carbaugh Garland Parker James Yeakley Gilbert Davidson Maynard Boyce Gertrude Trovella Clark Gerty Trovella E. P. Clark Bartonville Girls’ Athletic Association Stephens City James William Grubbs Billy White Post, Va James Samuel Grubbs Kernstown Kernstown Methodist PLC

Cross Junction Society Notes Jan 26 Cross Junction Va

Cross Junction notes report visitors including Curtis Funk houser and Mr and Mrs C G Baker guests of the Braithwaites. S H Braithwaite and Lee Whitacre called on W Braithwaite. Ralph Eppard visited James Grove. Union Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs R G Braithwaite's home with Mrs Braithwaite and Mrs Paul Braithwaite hosting.

R. G. Braithwaite Paul Braithwaite

Americans In Sweden Advised To Return Home

The United States legation in Stockholm advises Americans to consider returning home due to the international situation. Officials say the letter was routine precaution with no urgency or mention of German troop concentrations, contradicting earlier reports.

Stockholm United States Legation Winthrops. Green Europe

Germans Report Bagging A Plane

Berlin report says German high command noted air activity with reconnaissance flights in the west. A Bristol Blenheim British scout plane attempting to penetrate the Ruhr from France was shot down near Duisburg.

Berlin High Command Ruhr France Duisburg

Ship Deserted In Heavy Seas Off Japan

The captain and 30 crew members abandoned the Norwegian freighter Fu Yuang, 3359 tons, after heavy seas battered the vessel about 200 miles southwest of Tokyo. An SOS was sent as the ship, en route from the South Seas to Yokohama, was left adrift.

Tokyo Asahi Fu Yuang Here South Seas Yokohama

New Technique In Purse Snatching

Denver report says two women were snatched by men using a new tactic where an assailant embraces and speaks softly to request a purse. Each victim handed over cash totaling seven dollars and forty and one dollar seventy.

Denver

Britain replies to Japan over Asama Maru Germans removal

Britain telegraphed its reply to Tokyo regarding Japan’s protest over the removal of 21 Germans from the liner Asama Maru. The transmission was sent to the British ambassador in Tokyo.

London Britain Japan Tokyo

Spanish steamer lands 28 crew from torpedoed French vessel

The Castillo de Monforte landed 28 crewmen reported from a French boat torpedoed and sunk off the Spanish coast yesterday. Eight men were lost, six survivors were injured.

Ingo Spain Castillo de Monforte

Cedar Cliff and Area Church Schedule Listings

Church group notes outline Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Cedar Creek Nineveh and Salem Congregation service times Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 2 p m other services morning and evening worship midweek choir and study meetings plus Methodist Stephens City charge schedule with multiple locations and service times across Sundays in rotation.

Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian Julian T. Owen Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek Nineveh Foreign Mission

Jesus Proclaims His Messiahship in Triumph Parade

The lesson recounts Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey while crowds hail Him as king, cleansing the temple of money changers, healing the blind and lame, and provoking the authorities. It marks the public declaration of His messianic role a week before the crucifixion. The narrative centers on Bethany, Bethphage, and the temple's reaction among priests and people.

Jesus Nazareth Galilee Temple Jerusalem David Prophet Matthew

Winchester A B Charge Service Schedule

Mount Pleasant offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Mr. Robert Bridgers delivering the message. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley hosts 10 a.m. Sunday School and 7 p.m. Endeavor with 7:30 p.m. worship. Red Bud lists Sunday School at 2 p.m.

Winchester A. B WM. B. Obaugh Mount Pleasant Robert Bridgers Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley Red Bud

Galilee Church of Christ Bible School and Service

Wilbur A. Reid leads Bible School at 10 a.m with Charles E. McVay as superintendent. Communion service follows at 11.30 a.m. The churches of Christ total 1,818,163 members, up 28,872 from last year, noting many converts stem from Bible Schools.

Galilee Church OF Christ Wilbur A. Reid Bible School Charles E. McVay Churches of Christ

Hedgesville Charge Lavely D Gruber Pastor

Chestnut Grove preaching at 10 30 a m Shockeysville preaching at 2 p m Howards Chapel preaching at 3 30 p m Ganotown Church School at 9 45 a m Preaching at 7 30 p m

Hedgesville Charge Chestnut Grove Shockeysville Howards Ganotown

Bugle Corps Plays Tonight at Handley High School

The Marine World’s Fair Drum and Bugle Corps performs at Handley High School tonight with a concert and drill. The program includes the Marine’s Hymn, bugle calls explained by Sergeant Kapanke, the State Song, a short address, and famous marches. Lieutenant John Saxton and Sergeant Allen Anderson arranged the event.

Marine World's Fair Drum and Bugle Corps Handley High School Drum and Bugle Corps Winchester New York Marine’s Kapanke Marine Corps John Saxton Allen Anderson

Zirkle Attends Virginia Synod After Fairview Appointment

Cross Roads notes Rev. M. L. Zirkle filled his regular Fairview appointment Sunday afternoon and is now attending the Virginia Synod at Roanoke. Mr. C. A. Amick, Mr. Landon Amick and Miss Malissa McKee were in Winchester on Tuesday. Mrs. Lyda Morgan visits her daughter Mrs. B. G. Whitacre. Mrs. W. J. Sme improves from a severe cold last week.

Cross Roads M. L. Zirkle Fairview Virginia Synod Roanoke C. A. Amick Landon Amick Malissa McKee Winchester Lyda’Morgan B. G. Whitacre W. J. Sme

Ten-Goal Polo Players Cited for 1940 Season

The U S Polo Association assigns ten goal ratings to Thomas Hitchcock Jr Stewart B Iglehart and Cecil Smith on its latest handicap list carrying through the 1940 season.

U. S. Polo Association Thomas Hitchcock, Jr Stewart B. Iglehart Cecil Smith

Opzsquon Group Presbyterian Church Activities

Rev E S McGavock pastor announces services at Burnt Church 11 am Sunday School 10 am Round Hill Sunday School 10 am Young People 6 30 pm service 7 30 pm Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 am Young People 6 45 pm

Opzsquon Group Presbyterian Churches E. S. McGavock Burnt Church Round Hill Opequon

Religious Sunday Services and Hymn Services

Relief-Sunday School 10 a. m. and preaching at 11 a. m. followed by communion. Lamp's Preaching at 3 p. m. Paxton Sunday School 10 a. m. preaching at 7.30 p. m. Macedonia Carpers Valley and Round Hill Sunday School at the usual hour.

Waters Relief Lamp Paxton Macedonia Carpers Valley Round Hill

Disciples of Christ Rural Charge Schedule Given

Rock Enon and Walnut Springs note Bible School at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Communion will be observed at these services under Minister G. L. Goode.

Disciples OF Christ Rural Charge G. 1 Goode Rock Enon Walnut Springs

Bruce Town Sunday Services With Sunday School Times

Bruce Town Methodist Church led by Rev. R. B. Moore holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. Burnt Factory congregation also meets with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and sermon at 7 30 p.m. local notice indicates regular worship schedule.

Brucetown Methodist Church R. B. Moore Burnt Factory

Ridgeway Circuit Methodist Church Schedule

Parish plan lists Arden Church School at 10 with Epworth League at 7 15 and School 10 Darkesville Gerrardstown and Epworth League 7 worship 7 30 Paynes Church School 10 Worship 11 Epworth League 7 30 Rest Church School 10 Epworth League 11

Ridgeway Circuit G. H .Fielding Arden Epworth Darkesville Gerrardstown Paynes Rest

Sacred Heart and St John Parish Notices In Virginia

Catholic churches list pastors and Mass times across Front Royal Woodstock Winchester and White Post circuit with Sacred Heart St John and St Mary services. Methodist Cedarville Rockland Boyce schedule worship and sermons led by Rev W D Sheets and include a Young People’s Service.

Sacred Heart Catholic R. E. Hannon Michael Molloy St. John’s Catholic Church Front Royal St. John’s Catholic Woodstock Sacred Heart Catholic Church Winchester White Post THE Methodist Church W. D. Sheets Cedarville Rockland Boyce

Speed Costs Oil On Fast Ocean Liners

When the largest liners increase speed beyond 23 knots they consume 50 percent more fuel for each additional knot, affecting operating costs and efficiency.

Reliance United Brethren Circuit Sermons

Rev W D Mitchell pastor preaches at Greenway 10 a m Friendship 11 15 a m Stephens City 3 p m and Reliance 7 30 p m on The Glory and the Power of the Lord in Us. Public invited.

Relince United Brethren Circuit W. D. Mitchell Greenway Friendship Stephens City Reliance

Electrocuted For Making Attack In Norfolk

John Henry McCann, 63, of Norfolk, was electrocuted at 7 40 a m today for a February Norfolk rape. He had one reprieve from Governor Price and his State Supreme Court appeal failed last October.

Richmond John Henry McCann Norfolk Atco Price McCann State Supreme Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Boyd Cross Junction News Silco Cut Price Store, Inc Sweden Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store N. Loudoun St Church OF the Brethren Salem L. R. Dettra Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman Jubilee Royal Pike Floyd Wine W. T. O’réar Robert Lynn Homer Welch Refuge By Newman Campbell Christ Mary Martha Lazarus Bethany Mount of Olives Bethphage Bugle Corps Handley High Chevrolet Shenandoah Motor CO. Inc America James FE. West Boys’ Life Boy Scouts of America Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Busy Bee Department Stores Loudoun St Solenberger’s Winchester, Yar Oxfords Bea
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