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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
3
In Zanesville Ohio on June 29 a $75 coon dog owned by Earl Saxton of Roseville was stung to death by a swarm of bees while tied to its kennel. Saxton's wife tried to fend off the swarm and was stung on the arms.
White Hall Virginia June 29. The W S C S of White Hall meets at Mrs Ida Shepards home this month. Sermon by Rev Elmore next Sunday morning. Local residents visit relatives in Winchester Martinsburg and Martinsburg. Funeral attendees listed for Mr John Luttrell. Community members visit relatives and staff.
Local churches list morning Sunday School sessions, worship services, and vesper events across Loudoun Street Presbyterian Highland Avenue Chapel Congregational Christian Church United Brethren Grace Lutheran and other houses of worship. Special programs include children youth and missionary activities with midweek prayer meetings and summer vespers.
The Apostolic Church at 814 Cameron Street announces four days of services from Sunday July 1 to Wednesday July 4 with Pastor H W Ogilvie of Philadelphia as speaker. Topics include Holy Ghost ministry and divine purpose in the church. schedule features Holy Communion at 10 30 Sunday and a gospel service at 8 p m. All invited.
Centenary Church Evan gelical and Reformed led by Rev L Flickinger D D advertises 9 45 a m church school with Herman Lee as superintendent and 11 a m Holy Communion. The World Alliance for International Friendship asks churches to observe the Sunday before Independence Day as Interdependence Day, to be observed at Centenary in Holy Communion devotions.
Pastor schedules weekly services with Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m Christ Ambassadors at 7 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p m inviting all to join for the word of God.
Sunday School starts at 10 am Morning service at 11 with a sermon by the pastor Vesper Service at 8 pm Public is cordially invited to attend all services.
Montague Avenue Methodist Church invites the public to attend Sunday worship and services led by Pastor John Teter. Church School starts at 10 a.m. Gen Supt R. O. Daugherty will lead at 11 a.m. Holy Communion follows, with an 8 p.m. evening service.
The Christ Episcopal Church with Rev R B Nelson as rector offers 8 a.m. Holy Communion, no Sunday School, 11 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon titled The Versatility of God, and 8 p.m. Union Vespers with a prayer for divine mercy and guidance.
The Braddock Street Methodist Church led by Pastor T J Hawkins holds 9 45 a m church school at Norvalk Hottle general superintendent 11 a m morning worship with Holy Communion and meditation The Fellowship of Suffering by the minister The Woman s Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 745 p m The church opens daily for meditation and prayer
The Mt Carmel Baptist Church on South Braddock Street led by Rev A T Gaskins invites all to Sabbath School at 10 a.m. with Garfield Prather, Morning Worship at 11 a.m. sermon subject God Is My Co Pilot and Holy Communion at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
The notice lists the Sunday Christian Science lesson titled Christian Science. It cites Luke 12 13 typos and Matthew 5 16 Bible verses as selections. It also quotes a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting healing elements of pure Christianity will be taught and grow.
Stephens City gathers for church class meeting as Mrs. Roy Gregory hosts. Weekender guests include Miss Anne Lemley from Washington and Sgt. C Robert Lemley, stationed in Atlanta. Various visits, birthdays, and Bible school closing planned at Lutheran Church and nearby homes.
The John Mann Methodist Church invites attendance at morning and evening services led by Rev E H Jackson with Junior Choir at 11 and Senior Choir at 8. The official board meets Tuesday June 3, 1945 at 8 30, first meeting of the new conference year, and the church school hour was changed to 10 a m. All officers and members are urged to attend.
Senator Harry F. Byrd sends President Truman a letter urging immediate reform to cut federal civilian hours from 48 to 44 per week starting July 1, with further moves to 40 hours soon after. He warns of an 8 billion dollar payroll and calls for rapid reduction of federal employees, aiming for under 1 million after the war while preserving war priorities. He cites historical staffing figures and Budget Bureau authority to set ceilings, stressing retrenchment and efficiency.
Death of Mrs Mamie Jasper widow of R P Jasper noted in Winchester circles. Survived by daughters Mrs Elmore St Clair and Mrs Guy B Watson both of Washington D C, Mrs Fred Kinzer of Culpeper, Alvin C Jasper of Washington D C, and Robert C Jasper of Winchester serving in the U S Navy in the Pacific. Funeral services set for Sunday July 1 at 2 00 p m in Culpeper.
Mr. Victor Wheeler will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 a m Volunteers of the class are asked to be on time Mr J H Rosenberger will give a ten minute talk Visitors will be welcomed cordially.
Beginning today civilians may reserve passenger train space five days ahead, down from a 30 day wartime limit. The Office of Defense Transportation says the rule ensures maximum use of scarce space and helps returning soldiers. The change could curb planned vacations and complicate travels after long sojourns.
Window display features mattresses including cotton felt and innerspring options with sizes 39 and 54 inches. Prices start around 39.50 dollars. Located at 123-125 S Loudoun with phone 6472.
The Mens Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church meets Sunday at 9 45 in the morning with vice president Lester Ritter in charge. C P McVicar will teach the lesson. All members urged to attend and bring a friend. Visitors will receive a warm welcome.
The query asks if you have purchased shot extra E Bond for Winchester’s Mighty Seventh, seeking confirmation of purchase or possession of the specified item.
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