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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
5
Grace Church on W Boscawen Street schedules Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and morning worship 11 a.m. with Dr. W C Waltemyer of Gettysburg Pa delivering the sermon. Congregational meeting follows the service. Luther League at 7 p.m. and mid week service on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Rev T M Swann pastor Braddock Street Methodist Church hosts Layman's Day with 9 45 am church school led by Walter M Shade, 11 am address by Bruce Slaven Harrisonburg Va Rockingham District Lay Leader, 7 15 pm youth service, 8 pm talk Why be a Christian by Rev John Hawse, regular prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm.
Rev J B Shade pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m Young People meet at 6 30 p m long service at 7 30 p m worship and sermon at 8 p m prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Notices must reach the Star by 4 PM the day before publication to appear with church news. County notices are due by 4 PM Thursday, city notices by 4 PM Friday.
Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church under Pastor S L Flickinger invites members to Church School at 9 45 a m led by George Ritter acting superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon. The centennial plans to unite with other congregations for an open air vesper on the Handley esplanade.
Rev L G Bridgers leads the United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 9:45 led by W P Anderson, morning worship at 11, evening service at 8, and official board meeting after. Daily Vacation Bible School 9 to 11:30, midweek programs include young people's choir at 6:45 and prayer service at 7:45.
South Winchester Methodist Church led by Rev Harry Balthis holds services in Miller School building Whitlock Ave. Church School at 10 with George Haines superintendent Morning Worship at 11 with sermon Christian Prudence by the pastor, Evening Worship at 730 with The challenge of the trail. Open air services planned with regular prayer service Wednesday at 730. Children's game and story hour Tuesday at 230.
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Ron Ald and Rev. Wilson. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m. Steward Bell Jr supervisor. Morning Worship at 11 with sermon by Rev. Julian Lake of Rock Hill South Carolina. Evening Worship at 8 Young People meeting at 7 Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Preparatory Service Friday.
Pastor Reverend Herman Womeldorf leads Sunday services at 3 p.m. Sunday School for Young People at 7 15 p.m. Children’s Day program at 8 p.m. Prayer service is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m.
Sunday School times listed for First Baptist Church and Church of Christ at 20 W Cork Street. Roy Hockman to give morning address and G E Owen to preach at evening service with junior and senior Young People involved. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 led by Lilian Hanen.
Reverend Robert A. Whitten presides at 11 a.m. Divine Worship on Companionship With Christ. Sunday School at 9.45 a.m. with John A. Spaid. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. and C. E. at 8 p.m. Worship on A Reasonable Resolve. Wednesday Official Board meeting at 8 p.m.
Brucetown church holds preaching at 11 a m led by Rev W O Talbert. Burnt Factory hosting a children s day program at 8 p m. The Circuit Missionary Society to meet at Stephenson Church next Wednesday night with Mrs Tripp Hardesty leading the program.
June social notes list guests from Hagerstown and Winchester at the Boyce home including Everly, Goldie Boyce, Dixon and others. Local weddings are noted with best wishes. Visitors and gatherings at Clowser and Mauzy households are cited with gifts, dinners, and overnight guests.
June 10 gathering at Greenwood Church honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clowser on their recent marriage. D. W. Mauzy and Ladies Aid Society members presided with numerous relatives and friends from Unger, Crossen, Dick, Luttrell, Omps, and Quenzel among the attendees.
Rev C Worthington Love pastor holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 a m In presence of The Nazarene Senior League 6 30 p m with Dr Harlee Junior League 7 p m Vespers 8 p m The Christian Creed Summer is last meeting of Senior League with Dr C B Harlee Jefferson St 6 30 p m Full attendance requested Sunday School picnic July 6 Holy Communion next Sunday at 11 and 8 services
Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon by Rt Rev H St George Tucker who will administer confirmation. Prayer for the week asks for divine aid and protection through Jesus Christ.
The Rohart Family leads nightly services at 8 o clock with sermon object and song. Sunday services are at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM. Monday night worship begins at 8. Bring your Bible and a warm Christian welcome awaits every family member.
Reverend Herman McKay leads Market Street Methodist Church with a 9 45 a m Sunday School overseen by A C Halvosa. Morning worship at 11 00 a m. Epworth League meeting at 6 30 p m led by Mrs A Harold Rowe. Devotional meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
St Paul A M E Church with Rev R J Butt as pastor announces 10 a m sunchoo service 11 15 a m preaching 6 30 p m young peoples meeting and 8 p m children's day program scheduled.
Grimes Virginia June 24 The White Hall Mite Society held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Ben Hubbards home with good attendance. Local residents attend church events, visit relatives in Winchester and Augusta and observe the wheat harvest as rain improves conditions.
Brush Creek Virginia reports visits from Reba Allemony Madaline Dawson and Michael of Morgan county West Virginia plus Heironimus Kerns and Dailey families from Maryland Washington D C Warrenton and Pennsylvania. Neighbors enjoy rain and cherry picking as L C Dailey R M Kerns and M A Dailey host and extend hospitality to Ruth Maury Laura Dailey and others.
Mrs. Arnold V. Dailey and children Lucille Anna A. V. Pattie Dailey and Mrs. Myrtle Gray spent last Monday with Mrs. Laura Dailey and family. Mr. Fred Mauzy of Ridgeway West Virginia visited relatives here. Mr. Harvey Mauzy now of Shepherdstown West Virginia was home Sunday but returned to college Monday morning. Locals busy pulling weeds harvesting plowing corn and setting out plants.
Cross Roads notes report Rev. M. L. Zirkle filled his regular appointment at Fairview Church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Deavers and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Line. Mrs. Esta McKee spent Wednesday in Winchester. Mrs. Jennie McKee, ill last week, is better. Edgar McKee's baby, ill for days, is better.
Rest Brevities recounts a well attended yard party by the Womans Missionary Society and Sunday School. Rev. Charles Brady of Baltimore is in Front Royal taking a ministerial summer course. Residents note visits, weddings, and church events with plans for a two week Vacation Bible School ending in a picnic.
The Middleway column reports seasonable weather and busy harvests with Clover hay and corn cultivation. It notes good crop prospects and likely prices. Local social news lists visits from Mrs Mundie and others, plus a scout troop gathering at a springs lunch with swimming and a forward plan for a picnic.
Town campers heard a sermon by Mr. Hazel last Sunday at the Priest field. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Smith Jr and Mrs. Smiths mother Mrs Mills of Easton Pa spent the weekend with Mrs Elizabeth Shaull. Mr Smith Sr returned to Easton with his son and plans to attend the World's Fair before returning home.
Greenway Va June 24 A yard party at Greenway Church is planned for Saturday night July 1 to benefit the Greenway Ladies Aid Society. Local residents visiting relatives and friends include Hollie Reid and family from Hagerstown Md. and Leslie White with Holmes Cadwallader family from Boyce.
Stephens City Va June 24 details visitors travelers and callers. Emma Barnett Ralph Barnett and two children of Ruyton Md Nellie Long of Rockville Md en route to Nettie Long funeral. A W Doggett Martinsburg visitors and McConnellsburg Pa guests at Beavers home. Missionary Society met at Cadwallader home with campus participants. Various local residents and relatives mentioned including Hausenfluck Campbell and Rudoloph families and Anne Deighton visiting.
Spending several weeks with their mother Mrs Lillian Raw er and Mrs Eugene and son of Winchester were visiting friends here Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Frank Barrett and Jeff Bunter spend a week in Cedar Grove. Herries patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital shows great improvement. Mrs. Bob Singhass recovering from appendicitis has returned home. Families of Dye Thompson and Compton visit Washington. Mt M Church holds children services Sunday June 25 at 2 30.
Rain spoiled last Sunday's showing at National Memorial Park on Lee Highway in Virginia but the same program will be repeated next Sunday from 3 to 5 PM featuring organ and mixed quartet. The park will be green and fresh, and attendees are urged to come out regardless of weather.
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