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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

3

James Essex Clark Ordained at First Baptist Church

James Essex Clark, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Clark, was ordained to the gospel ministry at the 11 a.m. service. The ordination sermon was delivered by his father, with Rev. E. T. Clark Jr. giving scripture and prayer. A leather bound Bible was presented by Dr. A. T. Hawthorne. Clark will enter Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest in September.

James Essex Clark E. T. Clark First Baptist Church Dr. Clark Baptist Church Purcellville Mr. Clark The A. T. Hawthorne Clark Southeastern Baptist Seminary Wake Forest N. C

Diatron Weight Loss Promise in Ten Bays

A bold guarantee accompanies the new product Diatron promising weight loss with the first package or your money back. The ad claims no drugs or exercise required, curb hunger, and that meals can be enjoyed while portions shrink.

Rally Day at Virginia Methodist Home June 13 in Richmond

The Virginia Methodist Children's Home in Richmond holds its annual Rally Day on Sunday June 13 with the dedication of the first new building on West Broad Street. Rt Rev Paul N Garber presides over a 2 PM ceremony with district superintendents Dr J H Pearson Dr Walter C Gunn Dr C C Bell and Dr T F Carroll and other leaders. Delegations from fourteen districts will tour the grounds, enjoy a noon lunch on the lawn, and be hosted by the Home with refreshments. The event is organized by the Children's Home Association Bible Classes Woman's Auxiliary and Home Alumni with J Garland Phaup as general chairman.

Virginia Methodist Children’s Home Richmond West Broad Street Paul N. Garber Virginia Methodist Conference Virginia Conference R. L. Williamson Bishop Garber J. H. Pearson Walter C. Gunn C. C. Bell T. F. Carroll Alexandria Farmville Lynchburg Ray C. Fisher Charlottesville State Bible Class Association Hubert Johnson Waco Texas General Board of Hospitals and Homes The Methodist Church J. Garland Phaup Children’s Home Association of Bible Classes Woman's Auxiliary Home

Laing Wins Sales Award Recognition for Top Metro Life

R. J. Laign of S Braddock Street, local Metro Life Insurance representative, qualified for the companys annual sales honor club. He was invited to a three day sales conference at the Haddon Hall Hotel in Atlantic City through Saturday. Laign is among six of 41 district salesmen invited. he departed today with Mrs. Laign and their daughter Diane.

R. J. Laign S. Braddock St Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Laign Haddon Hall Hotel Atlantic City

Stephens City seeks Rev York return to church

The Stephens City Methodist Church asks Bishop Garber to reinstate Rev. Charles A. York at the Virginia Conference session in Richmond, June 14 17. Over five years under his pastorate 136 new members joined, 69 infants baptized, 51 at Stephens City, total membership 444, and more than $55 000 raised locally. The church also reduced debt to zero and spent over $4 000 on improvements including a new oil furnace. York leaves for Richmond to prepare statistical reports for the conference.

Stephens City York Richmond

IOOF Memorial Service Sunday

The Odd Fellows Rebekahs and Woodmen meet at Madison Lodge Hall Sunday at 2 30 p m for their annual memorial service. They will march to the cemetery for rites at 3 p m with Rev Joseph S Ducknall speaking. Refreshments follow at the Lodge Hall. cars are available and rain plan keeps the service indoors.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Woodmen Madison Lodge Hall Joseph S. Ducknall Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel Lodge Hall

Grandmother 62 to Receive College Degree at Western Reserve

Irene Thomas a shy 62 year old grandmother will receive a college degree next Wednesday after 42 years of on again off again study. She first enrolled at Western Reserve University in 1912 for a one year library certificate and returned in 1926 to take courses to keep her mind off troubles after leaving school.

Cleveland Irene Thomas Western Reserve University

Kids Build Backyard Trolley Car in Gregory Gardens

Peter Wiebens creates a 125 foot pine rail trolley in Gregory Gardens near Walnut Creek California for his children Peter Nichols and Mark. The homemade unit uses maple wheels Masonite panels and a repurposed school bell and head light with a bicycle drive to power the ride.

Peter Wiebens Gregory Gardens Walnut Creek Calif PNM Railroad Peter, Nichols Mark

Backyard trolley sparks neighborhood curiosity and world curiosity

A 154 inch track implement designed for three riders has drawn attention for its compact ride and potential to host up to seven children. The free plan from Mechanix Illustrated can be obtained by writing the Home Service Bureau at Suite 2037 1 West Washington St Chicago Illinois.

PNM Mechanix Illustrated Service Bureau West Washington St Chicago Ill

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