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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1945

Page

3

Free Textbooks in Virginia Schools Urged

The Denny Commission reports free textbooks for Virginia public schools could cost far less than parental purchases. It recommends starting with elementary schools and gradually expanding to high schools, with optional local participation and state funding to subsidize costs. The report also urges improved Negro education, a reformed superintendent system, and greater library funding.

Richmond Virginia Denny Commission Henry G. Gilmer General Assembly State Board of Education Committee On Negro Education J. Earl Moreland Randolph-Macon College Ada William S. Meacham State Parole Board Lewis C. Williams H. C. Cochran Norfolk Williams Cochran E. L. Fox Committee On Libraries Randolph W. Church William and Mary College

Dr Walter C Gum to Speak at Montague Avenue Church

Dr Walter C Gum District Superintendent Norfolk District Methodist Church will address the combined Adult and Young Peoples Departments at Montague Avenue Church during Church School hour Sunday. His theme will be the Crusade for Christ and all members are urged to attend.

Walter C. Gum Norfolk Methodist Church Montague Avenue

Wilkens leads comeback win in doubles bowling match

Jack Wilkens and Rus sell LaFollette rallied from behind to defeat Foot Emmart and Dr. Allen Hawthorne over two games. Hawthorne posted 169 in game one as his team led by 36 pins, but Wilkens pinned a 133 and a strike-filled finish to clinch by 22 pins.

Jack Wilkens Russell LaFollette Emmart Allen Hawthorne Hawthorne Wilkens Dan Boone Royal Crown Chla Gordon Nelson Troy Rhea Rhea Royal Crown Cola Ed Burch Thurston Clevenger Andy Lake Bill Anderson Bob Legge Lee Resseguie Middleburg Winchester Middleburgers Oe Crown Cola

John Mann Methodist Church Rev E 8H Jackson Pastor

Church services announced with morning and evening preaching by Pastor Rev E Jackson. Church School at 10 a m. Junior Choir to sing at 11 o clock and Senior Choir at 8 o clock. Congregants invited to attend.

John Mann Methodist Church Jackson

Local Church Services and Schedules Sunday

The record lists services at Brethren Church Berryville Ave Pastor Paul Eb Dick 9 45 Morning Worship sermon What Is Sin awe Bible School A C Frye upt 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Evening Worship sermon Men Without Jesus Christ Saturday 8 p m Young People Meeting Parsonage Grace Lutheran Church W Boscawen St Pastor Rev William E Eisenberg 9 45 a m Sunday School Carl R Ritter superintendent 11 a m The Service sermon The Crown Incorruptible 4 30 p m Luther League 7 30 p m Vespers Midweek Service Wednesday 7 30 Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Rev R S Wilson Pastor 9 45 a m Sunday School Alton L Powell Superintendent 11 a m Morning Worship sermon Missions In Reverse 5 p m Vesper Service sermon By Winds By Hands By Star 6 00 p m Young People 7 30 p m Mid Week Prayer 3 30 p m Week of Prayer Foreign Missions observed with service each afternoon 3 30 no service Wednesday regular prayer 7 30

Brethren Church Berryville Ave Paul EB. Dick Awe Bible School A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor Jesus Christ Winchester School of the Bible Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen ST Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church R. S Wilson Alton L. Powell Mary Bittinger Wilson First Baptist Church Edward T. Clarke D. D Herbert W. Watson E. T. Clark Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Kenzi P. Whitacre E. R. Whitacre Smithfield Ave Independent Missionary Group Lacy Braithwaite Sunnyside

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Services Overview

Montague Avenue Methodist Church announces a morning service at 11 o clock with Rev John Teter preaching on The Jericho Road and special Junior Choir music. Sunday highlights include Church School at 10:06 a.m. led by George R Haynes and an Intermediate Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. led by Alfred Clark. Public invited.

Montague Avenue John Teter Montague Ave George R. Haines Jericho Road Alfred Clark

Highland Avenue Chapel Service Schedule

Sunday School at 3.00 p.m. led by Supt. Elwood Willey and Assistant Supt. Lee Rinker. 7 p.m. Young People's Vesper Service with sermon by Mr. Duckdall on Our Prayer Life Today. Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Mid week Prayer Service.

Highland Avenue Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckdall

Market Street Metho dist Church Service Schedule

At 9 45 a m Sunday school led by A C Halvosa, 11 a m sermon The Challenge of The Hour by Rev R Orman Bryant D D, Winchester District official, anthem Doth Not Wisdom Cry by James H Rogers, 6 30 p m Senior Youth Fellowship Bible Study class sermon The One and Only Gate Into Heaven by the minister.

Market Street Cameron Cork Streets R. W Vanderberry Cnrron School A. C. Halvosa R. Orman Bryant D. D Winchester The Methodist Church James H. Rogers Heaven

Evangelism for Today at United Brethren Church

Lucius G. Bridgers leads worship and sermon at 11 a.m. on Sunday with church school and Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Junior C. E. and Choir meet at 2 p.m. and Adult and Youth C. at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship follows at 7:30 p.m. Youth Choir practice Monday at 7 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday at 8 p.m.

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

Church Activities and Services at West Cork Street Church

The Church of Christ on West Cork Street lists Bible School at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman Superintendent. Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 11 a m with sermon Seeking God With All Thy Heart. Youth groups Intermediate 6 30 p m Miss Sue Anderson Senior 6 45 p m Miss Lillian Hanen. Evening Worship 7 30 p m sermon The Man Who Was Unconcerned About His Religion.

Church OF Christ West Cork Street Charles R. Line Bible School L. L. Hockman Sue Anderson Lillian Hanen

The Apostolic Church Services Notice

The Apostolic Church at 814 Cameron Street. Pastor Joseph S. Templeton conducts Sunday 10 30 Holy Communion with address The Love of Christ for His Church. Sunday 7 30 Gospel service with The Lord's Return. Wednesday evening prayer and fellowship. All are invited.

the Apostolic Church Cameron Street Joseph S. Templeton Christ Templeton

Braddock Street Methodist Church Services

Pastor Rev T J Hawkins led church school at 9 45 am with Nor a M Hottle as general superintendent at 11 am morning worship. Sermon delivered by Rev Walter C Gum.

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins Nora M. Hottle Walter C. Gum

Loyalty to the Kingdom sermon summary from Newman Campbell

The article reviews the final lesson on the Sermon on the Mount from Newman Campbell, stressing treasure in heaven over earthly wealth, the need for faith and kindness, and avoiding judgment. It highlights prayer, understanding, and living by Christ’s example, ending with Jesus’ authority and selfless love.

Newman Campbell

Perils of Moral Tinkering Sermon at Family Church

The Norfolk District Virginia Conference holds an evening service at 30 P.M. with a sermon titled Perils of Moral Tinkering by the minister. The Family Church welcomes daily visitors seeking meditation and prayer.

Norfolk Virginia Conference Family Church

Truth as Lesson-Ser Theme in Christ Scientist Churches

Sunday School subject for all Churches of Christ Scientist is Truth with II Corinthians 13 8 as Golden Text We can do nothing against the truth but for the truth Selections include Matthew 6 24 and a passage from Science and Health noting Sinai and the Sermon on the Mount rebuke error and proclaim the kingdom of heaven on earth Truth is revealed and needs practice.

Churches of Christ Scientist God Mamon Mary Baker Eddy Sinai Heaven Earth

Centenary Church Evangelical and Reform Service Schedule

The Centenary Church Evangelical and Reform presents a Sunday schedule with Pastor L Flickinger. Church School at 9 45 a m led by Herman Lee, Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 a m with a sermon. Children and Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m.

Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed L. Flickinger Herman Lee

Congregational Christian Church Services Schedule

The Congregational Christian group lists a 9:45 a.m. service with Superintendent Percy Sheetz, a 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship on the topic Overcoming Handicaps, a 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship, and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Quarterl y Conference of the Church.

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

Local Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations

A compact notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m for The Full Gospel Tabernacle and First Baptist Church with evening service at 8 p m and a Tuesday prayer meeting. Church of Christ shares Bible School at 10 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Wednesday prayer and missionary group meetings.

THE Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson Christ Ambassadors Word of God

CHRIST EPISCOPAL SERVICE SCHEDULE

Reverend R. B. Nelson leads at 8 a.m. Holy Communion Geisee at 9 45 a.m. Sunday School follows. 11 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon on The Christian Warrior Prayer for the week. O Lord, we beseech thee to hear the prayers of thy people that we, punished for offences, may be mercifully delivered through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Christ Episcopal Eterna R. B Nelson Jesus Christ God

Lutheran Church Service Schedule Announcement

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior invites the public to Sunday School at 10 am and morning service at 11 am. Sermon by Pastor C. W. Love, followed by a vesper service at 8 pm.

Lutheran Church OF Our Savior C. W Love

Sunday School Dinner and church group notices from Stephens City

Stephens City Virginia reports a Sunday chicken dinner for the Sunday School class with eight members present. Notices mention meetings of Lutheran and Methodist child groups, members traveling, illnesses, and hospital departures.

Stephens City Heath Stickley Birmingham Ala Courtney Stickley Clyde Yancey I. W. Sothern Verna Hopewell C. C. Rhodes Culpeper C. L. Hudson Rhodes Leslie Golliday C. L. Golliday Co-Workers Lutheran Church Joe Clevenger Daughters of Wesley The Methodist Church Henry Ritenour Walter Smith Clarence Lemley Fran F. R. Cadwallader

Local Notes From Capon Bridge And Nearby

Capon Bridge West Virginia January 26. Mrs Fenton Riley ill and moved to City Hospital Martinsburg. Miss Georgia Sirbaugh Winchester visited Mr and Mrs Kenzil Sirbaugh. Mrs Sarah Webster stayed with daughter in Cumberland. Henry Stonaker ill with pneumonia now able to move about at home. Mrs Omar Williamson ill at home. Miss June Wolford Winchester visited father and mother Ray Wolford. Etta Robertson visiting Augusta Q parents.

Capon Bridge W. Va Fenton Riley City Hospital Martinsburg Georgia Sirbaugh Winchester Kenzil Sirbaugh Sarah Webster James Webster Cumberland Henry Stonaker Omar Williamson June Wolford Ray Wolford Etta Robertson Augusta

Apple Pie Ridge notes and community health updates

Apple Pie Ridge Virginia residents share visits among families including Mrs. Hancher and Virginia Hancher in Washington and Boston. Illnesses include Otis Brown with rheumatic fever and Gasway Clark with the flu. Little Hazel Coates underwent surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital and faces several days of recovery while extreme winter weather hinders travel.

Walter Jackees Frances Jackson Jacob Walter Brown Grimes Melvin Brown June Scott Otis Brown Cross Junction Oscar Miller Winchester A. W. Adams Grover Schlack Charles Hancher Boston Mass Joseph. Hancher Joseph Hancher Washington, D. C Virginia Hancher Hazel Coates Winchester Memorial Hospital Lemuel Clark Sunnyside Mr. Gasway Clark Gasway Clark Wit van Horn Nancy Jane Shifflet Elmer Shifflett Carl Morrey Mer Shifflett

Sixty third wedding anniversary noted at Mt Williams Va

Mr and Mrs Will Himetright celebrated their sixty third anniversary on January 22 in Mt Williams Virginia. The Friendly Grove Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday with Ruth McNeil county agent leading discussions on health programs and making. A potluck style supper followed with several members in attendance.

Mt, Willams Will Himetright Friendly Grove Home Demonstration Club Russell Feeley Ruth McNeil County Home K. L. Bell Paul Ivan Miller Ashwood Ernest Ashwood Ernest Nesselrodt Aed Rmaey Ernest Ashweed Joe Benny Mary

Loan repayment window for VA loan extended to twenty years

The statutory limit allows repayment within 20 years for a veteran’s loan freed by the Veterans’ Administration. This 20 year period is the sole statutory provision governing the repayment term.

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Denny Education Commission State Department of Education Meacham H. K. Cassell Richards R. Douglas Nininger Roanoke Cammer Tire CO Handley School Food Center Loudoun St Bell Clothes Stores Front Royal S. Loudoun St Ann Mason Montague Avenue Methodist Church Dr. Ciendenings Peea Ees Jesus King Features Syndicate Inc Christian Science United States Employment Service American Viscose Employment Office Charles Mason Charles Douglas H. P. Lovett Memorial Hospital Apple Pie Apple Pie Ridge Arbutus Morris Hugh Ettees Mt. Williams Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Irsal
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