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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
3
A school will begin promptly at 9 a m and dismiss 11 30 a m daily for children ages 4 14. The school runs Monday through Friday with Bible teaching scripture memorization handwork names recreation and capable staff of teachers and helpers.
A long church notices page lists Sunday School and Worship times across denominations in Reliance, Front Royal, Gainesboro, Stephens City, Timber Ridge, and nearby parishes. It notes Memorial Day services, speaker Calhoun, and service details at Greenway, Reliance Charge, Salem, and multiple chapels with times for sermons, Bible school, and children programs.
A two week daily vacation Bible school at the First Brethren Church on Berryville Ave begins at 9 a.m. Monday with Rev. Paul E. Dick in charge.
A list of weekly services across several churches including Middletown Methodist Circuit Gravel Springs Lutheran Parish Montague Avenue Charge Methodist Macedonia Round Hill and Wesley Chapel. Notable items include Father’s Day services, Holy Communion, Vacation Bible School starting Monday and a memorial graveside decoration reminder.
The Civil Service Commission told Congress that 24 people were fired or resigned from the federal payroll and 42 were denied jobs after loyalty checks between January 1 1946 and March 31 1947. Six were listed as communists 3 as racists 11 as nazis and 1 as Japanese. Since 1941 the commission has rated 1 313 people as ineligible for government positions because of disloyalty.
Two church league games were played last night with the Presbyterian senior team defeating Montague Methodists 13 to 4 and Braddock Street Methodists edging Cork Street Christian juniors 7 to 6. Several games were rained out this week and will be rescheduled.
Theron M. Hall of Alexandria a past president of the National Exchange club will be guest of honor and principal speaker at the three day Virginia State Exchange clubs convention opening today in Old Point Comfort. The Winchester club is represented by Joseph A. Massie and Fred I. Brumback.
Hollywood gossip notes Ronald Celman states he will appear in two films a year as quality cinema improves. Irene Dunne confirms a music centered project. Dana Andrews enjoys a restful break between roles while Greer Garson travels solo on vacation. Gene Krupa performs at the Palladium as Spencer Tracy sports a new look.
In spring 1946 the Territorial legislature of Alaska approved a veterans bonus of ten dollars monthly for each month served or loans up to ten thousand dollars for home or farm purchase, business start, or education. A veteran needed to have resided in Alaska for one year prior to induction and meet eligibility rules.
A note states service requirement of at least one year and receipt of an honorable discharge as a condition.
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