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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1944

Page

5

Fundamentals of Religion Favored In Public School

The book Teaching the Multitudes by Rev. Dr. Minor C. Miller promotes weekday religious education in public schools. It argues the church state cooperation for a balanced education and outlines methods in a guidance manual format.

Minor Miller Friends of Christian Education Minor C. Miller Virginia Council of Religious Education Edward B. Paisley Philadelphia Board of Christian Education Presbyterian Church Virginia United States Union Thomas Jefferson James Madison

Plan to Teach Religion in Public Schools Book

A new book argues that public schools should be responsible for teaching religion and that churches must not relinquish this duty. It advocates church school cooperation to enrich the rising generation and is 248 pages, cloth bound, priced at $2, from The Beacon Publishers, Bridgewater, Va.

Beacon Publishers Bridgewater

Wheat loan rates raised seven cents for 1944 crop

The AAA Office announced an across the board seven cent increase in wheat loan rates for 1944 at all points. Rates by county grades were set with higher figures for better grades No 3 or better. Farmers may obtain CCC loans while retaining title and can repossess by repaying principal plus interest and storage charges before maturity. If not repaid, CCC takes title.

I Aaa Commodity Credit Corporation County AAA CCC

Virginia Woolen And South End Lead Softball Loop

In a resumed City Recreation softball league, Virginia Woolen walls O Sullivan 14 0 and South End beats National Fruit 11 8 to stay atop the standings. Heslop earned the win for Woolen while Lewis led South End with two hits.

Virginia Woolen and South End Woolen South End Royal Crown O'Sullivan Nat'l Fruit Jr Royal Crown JET Nat'l Fruit Woolen Wednesday O’sullivan Royal Crown Jet National Fruit Fruitmen Heslop Lewis Virginia Woolen

Clarke Post War Planning Discussed by Berryville Group

The Berryville Chamber of Commerce heard J Raymond Long director of the Virginia State Planning Board at the July meeting. The session covered board functions and state assistance to local planning groups with a focus on forming a Clarke County planning commission to survey resources and manpower for postwar employment. A Post War Planning Committee was named with J Edward Thoma as chair and E P Berlin W D Cameron Jr Ralph N Dorsey Roy O Locke E Blackburn Moore Roy E Potts Archie F Robertson H M Smalley and Ralph M Ware.

Berryville Chamber of Commerce J. Raymond Long Virginia State Planning Board Chamber of Commerce Long State Planning Board Hobson McGehee Berryville J. Edward Thoma E. P. Berlin W. D. Cameron, Jr Ralph N. Dorsey Roy O. Locke E. Blackburn Moore Roy E. Potts Archie F. Robertson H. M. Smalley Ralph M. Ware M. F. Wisecarver R. O. Locke W. D. Burter D. Blanton Allen G. Kenneth Levi

Negroes Protest After Denied Seats At Virginia Convention

Richmond July 11. Dr J M Tinsley regional NAACP says national NAACP convention will consider the failure to seat Negro delegates from Newport News and Roanoke. Dr L E Palmer protests the seating decision and vows to seek remedies short of court action while reaffirming party rules restrict membership to white persons.

Richmond J. M. Tinsley National Association For the Advancement of Colored People L. E. Palmer Hampton Institute Tinsley Newport News Roanoke Palmer Joe Richman State Central Committee Conway Shield York Horace H. Edwards

Rites Wednesday For Mrs Mooreland

Funeral services for Emma Moreland 76 of High View West Virginia will be held Wednesday at 3 PM at Timber Ridge Christian Church with Rev. C H Anderson officiating. Interment follows in the church cemetery with pallbearers listed.

Emma Moreland High View W. Va Timber Ridge

De Gaulle Heads to Canada for Ottawa Visit

Gen. Charles de Gaulle arrives in Ottawa for a one day visit greeted by Prime Minister Mackenzie King and cabinet officials. Earlier he left New York for Canada amid a gala farewell with thousands cheering in the streets and La Guardia extending a welcome.

Ottawa Charles de Gaulle Mackenzie King Defense J. L. Ralston Army Navy Air Force New York Canada General LaFayette Union Square

Free French reception at Waldorf Astoria and Lewisohn Stadium appearance

The article notes a Free French reception at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and a Lewisohn Stadium concert where the individual was introduced during intermission by Mayor La Guardia.

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Lewisohn Stadium la Guardia

Major Riley Transferred as Commander to Bush Field

Major W. O. Riley, son of George W. Riley of this city, who led the 2156th AAF base unit at Southern Airways in Decatur since August 1943, is reassigned as commanding officer of the basic flying school at Bush Field Augusta. He previously commanded at Turner Field and leaves behind a strong, safe, improved flying program and many friends as he moves to Georgia.

W. O. Riley George W. Riley Southern Airways Decatur Ala Bush Field Augusta Turner Field Georgia Decatur Daily Riley

Negro youth admitted after injury during jitterbugging

A Dallas hospital report states a young Black boy arrived at Parkland Hospital with a torn ligament and a partial pelvic fracture after jitterbugging. He provided the incident account and is being treated.

Dallas Tex Parkland Hospital

Park Team Praised For Hospital Exhibit And Diamond

Park baseball players recall a fine time against the soldier nine at Woodrow Wilson General Hospital near Staunton and a top quality diamond. Sam Ensogna, White Sox manager, jokes about adding a trained seal and a goat to his squad to navigate Hancock terrain as he critiques scouting. Charles Rockwell will coach at Washington and Lee High School in Alexandria, while Sacred Heart Boys Athletic Club is expected to gain public notice by fall, boosting local youth activities.

Woodrow Wilsory General Hospital Staunton Sam Ensogna White Sox Hancock Potomac River Sam Charles Pete” Rockwell Romney High School Washington, and Lee High School Alexandria Sacred Heart Boys Athletic Club

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George Washington Garage Pki Reserve District No Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Winchester Neice Federal Reserve Bank Ieee Rosenmyer County of Frederick J. H. Yost L. M. Allen Paul M. Haldeman Brady W. Largent Mary G Hershberger Cloverdale D. A. Gordon Company Cloverdale Spring Company Newville Woolen Larrick O'Sullivan Willey Anderson Burch Lake L. Grim Clevenger Grim Woolen Ab Clarke Ae Peage Mrs. Mooreland Fort Pitt Brewing Company Pittsburgh Sim de Gaulle Clarke County Gene Miller Diamond Cunett Plymouth Dodge DE Soto Chrysler Merar DeSoto Meyer Bowes His E.W.T CBS TTACK MOC K Bond Chrysler Corporation Dodge AtRatd Trucks
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