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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

5

Attend Church Sunday Timely Topic At Centenary Tomorrow

Centenary Evangelical and Re formed Church hosts a 11:00 a.m. sermon on The Salt of the Earth as part of the Lenten series With Christ on the Mount delivered by Dr. S. L. Flickinger. Other Sunday services include Church School at 9 45 a.m. Young People at 6 30 p.m. and a 7 45 p.m. Lenten fellowship with Rev. H. J. Womeldorf as guest speaker.

S. L. Flickinger Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church Centenary H. J. Womeldorf Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Morning Worship and Bible School Schedule

Church service times listed: Morning Worship at 9:30 a.m. The Gospel of Grace Preached Among the Weak Brethren. Bible School at 10:30 a.m. with A. C. Frye as superintendent. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6:45 p.m. Special C. E. Day program. School of the Bible Monday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Erruphouse Bible School A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor School of the Bible

Braddock Street M E Church Services Announced

Braddock Street M E Church South announces a full schedule led by Rev. T M Swann with 945 a m Church School led by Walter M Shade. 11 a m sermon by Rev P Raymond Powers D D. 6 45 p m Young People service led by George Haines. 6 45 p m Intermediate service led by Betty May Fries. 7 30 p m evening sermon by Dr Powers who will preach all week. A cordial welcome is extended to all.

Braddock Street M. E. Church T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Raymond Powers D. D George Haines Betty May Fries P. Raymond Powers Powers

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church announces Rev Ronald S Wilson as minister with 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Classes led by Stewart Bell Jr 11 a m Morning Worship sermon When Spring Come To the Soul Today is Every Member Canvass Volunteer Day members pledge for benevolent work after service pledge cards signed as worship Motto Every member of the church in the church Sunday morning 6 30 p m The Young People meet in the Annex 7 30

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson Stewart Bell, Jr

Evening Worship Sermon on Why Jesus Came

A Sunday service invites all to hear a sermon titled Why did Jesus Come followed by congregational singing. Bring a friend to share in this worship gathering.

Jesus

Highland Avenue Chapel Services This Sunday

At Highland Avenue Chapel Pastor Herman Womeldorf leads Sunday School and Bible Classes at 3 p m Young People meet at 6 45 p m and Evening Worship with a sermon by the pastor at 7 30 p m

Highland Avenue Chapel Herman Womeldorf

Market Street M. E. Church Sunday Schedule

The Market Street M E Church led by Rev Herman McKay lists church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 with a sermon At Home in the Church and anthem O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings Epworth League for Intermediates and Young People at 6 30 p m Evening Worship at Braddock Street Church at 7 30 p m for the Sunday night evangelistic service Woman's Service Guild circles meet Tuesday evenings Devotional Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by choir rehearsal at 8 20 p m

Market Street M. E Herman McKay Epworth League Market Street Church Braddock Street Woman's Service Guild

Church of Christ at 20 W Cork Street

Charles Hume Funk pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with sermon Then Began Men to Call. Evening service at 5 30 on What I Have. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 led by Mrs E L Shade.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor E. L. Shade

Congregational Church Listing With Service Times

Congregational Christian Church notes Rev. Robert A. Whitten pastor Sunday School at 9 45 a m John A Spaid superintendent Divine worship at 11 a m sermon The Unfinished Sermon Vespers at 5 p m subject Between the Two Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten John A. Spaid

South Winchester Methodist Church Worship and Revival Notice

South Winchester Methodist Church led by Rev Harry Baltis lists services in Miller School Building Whitlock Avenue. Church School at 10 am with George Haines superintendent. Morning worship at 11 am features a sermon The Meaning of the Cross by the pastor. Sunday evening service and Wednesday prayer service are cancelled this week due to revival services at Braddock Street Church. All are urged to attend.

South Winchester Methodist Church Harry Balthis Miller School Whitlock Avenue George Haines Braddock Street Church

Final Sermon by Dr Anderson Ends Winchester Visit

Dr Howard Stone Anderson delivered his final sermon titled The Only Sermon I Know at the Congregational Christian Church in Winchester. The Washington DC pastor spoke on 2 Corinthians 5 19 and thanked locals for support as he returns to his duties tomorrow.

Howard Stone Anderson Congregational Christian Church Anderson First Congregational Church Washington, D.C Winchester Washington

Social Roundup From Millwood Hunt Breakfast

Mrs. George Greenhalgh entertained guests at a Hunt Breakfast at Springsbury Millwood on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John A Payne arrived from Long Island and will stay with Mrs Margaret Cooper for several days. Mr and Mrs Edward Lehma arrived from Long Island and will visit Miss Jane Brooks.

Millwood George Greenhalgh Springsbury John A. Payne Long Island Margaret Cooper Edward Lehma Jane Brooks The Blue Ridge Woodly W. B. Watkins Graham Dougherty Joe Lewis Winslow Lewis Rodgers Remount Station Front Royal Greenhalgh Billy Jacobs Weatherall Burwell Jacobs Edward Jenkins Jack Johnson Roland Mitchell Billy Clagett George Greenhalgh, Jr Florence Ruthrauff George Greenhaulgh Springberry John Goodwin Robert Goodwin

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Rev. R. B. Nelson presides with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon on The Eternal Conflict at 1:00 p.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. A morning service and a twilight service were announced previously.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson

Grace Lutheran Church Services Calendar

Grace Lutheran Church on Boscowen Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with Dr H D Hoover delivering The Best is Yet To Be Children of the Church at 3 Luther League at 6 30 led by John Fierro Vespers at 7 30 with Sermon Jesus Prays for All Believers Gettysburg Colne Choir to give a sacred concert Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street H. D. Hoover Gettysburg Luther League John Fierro Jesus Gettysburg Colne Choir

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Minister Rev L G Bridges leads Sunday School at 9 45 Bible class morning worship at 11 with The Liberty of the Cross. Intermediate and Senior C E at 6 30 and 6 45. Evening Worship at 7 30China Its Land and People illustrated with slides. Wednesday Junior C E at 3 30 Young People choir 6 45 Prayer Service 7 30 Senior choir 8 30.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges Liberty of the Cross C. E China

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Services Outline

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 C A at 7 Evangelistic service at 8 p m Prayer services on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8 p m Pastor Rev C H An Der son leads the Winchester church with details of weekly gatherings and times.

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson

Lutheran Church Schedule and Sermon Topics

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour presents Sunday School at 9 30, Morning Worship at 11 with a sermon on Giving Thanks to the Father, Junior and Senior Leagues meeting 7 and 6 30 at the Cain home, Vespers at 8, and special Lenten service Friday at 8. Tuesday features Young Women's Bible Class at Mrs Ridings 328 Fairview. Wednesday includes catechetical instruction and regular prayer service.

Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour C. W. Lowe Ralph Cain O. C. Cassell Young Women’s A. C. Ridings Fairview Avenue

Mount Carmel F B Church Service Notes

Mount Carmel F B Church led by Rev S S Spriggs holds Sunday School at 10 30 with John Moris as superintendent. Primary topic Peter Returns to His Friends. Services at 11 45 a m and 8 30 p m with evening subject The First Miracle of Jesus. Young People at 7 p m.

Mount Carmel F. B Spriggs John Moris Peter Jesus

Women’s Day Services At Epworth League Events

John Mann M E Church and Rev J W Langford announce Sunday School at 10 am with special Women’s Day services at 11 am and 8 pm Epworth League meets at 7 pm Thursday A play The Salvation Struggle of a Christian Woman is presented. Friday March 24 features a return recital by Robt Thomas Murray III.

John Mann M. E. Church J. W. Langford Epworth League Robt Thomas Murray, III

Social Roundup Sees Dinners Trips and Sporting Plans

Warrenton residents host guests and attend events as Miss Jane Brooks hosts a dinner. Agnes Mitchell and Mary Warden Boyd return via California and Panama Canal, bound for New York. The Piedmont Hunt plans a Point to Point race at Paul Mellon estate with riders Miss Jane Brooks and Mrs Weatherall.

Agnes Mitchell Mary Warden Boyd California Panama Canal New York Piedmont Hunt Paul Mellon Jane Brooks Clifton Rose Billy Jacobs Weatherall Bird Catcher Springsberry Stables

Fire forces evacuations as store interior burns in Reading

Mary Mehaf fie works at the store when flames erupt. She calls the fire department and, fearing her two cats may run back inside, places the pets in an electric refrigerator. Firefighters rescue the cats and extinguish the fire, cooling the scene afterward.

Reading Mary Mehaffie

Radio Highlights of Papal Coronation Broadcast Timed in New York

New York March 11 The world can hear Pope Pius XII coronation live as NBC CBS and MBS air all night Saturday starting around 2 30 am with six hours of ceremonies and special concert features on each network Shortwave HVJ at the Vatican serves as the main transmitter Stations outline schedule for Saturday night and Sunday morning including music from the Minneapolis Symphony and Santa Barbara Mission and various programs across networks.

New York Pius XII NBC CBS MBS Minneapolis Symphony Benedictine Abbey Indiana MBS 2 Santa Barbara Mission Cal Vatican Marconi Pius XI Intercity

Sunday Radio Schedules Show Wide Variety for Listeners

WEAF NBC programs include the Wagner Act roundtable at 12:30 pm and a World’s Fair salute from Italy at 1:30. Evening highlights feature Jack Benny, Marian Anderson, and Charlie McCarthy. WABC offers New York Philharmonic at 3 pm and political discussion at 7 pm. WJZ presents Magic Key and Cleveland Orchestra while WOR covers Which Way Recovery.

WEAF NBC Chicago Wagner Italy CBS MBS Jack Benny Charlie McCarthy Marian Anderson WABC N. Y. Philharmonic Ben Bernie New York WEAQ Puerto Rico Wjz-Nbc New Friends of Music Ickes Cleveland Orchestra Hollywood Playhouse Cheerio Wor-Mbs American Forum

RIS Trial Offer Promises Kidney Health Test

An advertisement touts a thirty day RIS test to keep kidneys active and healthy. It claims trial treatment costs 25 to 50 cents to one dollar and urges buyers to obtainRIS from leading druggists with no substitutes.

Stephens City school days critics report names

Critics Mary Boyd Agnes Grubbs and Turessa Kitchen are highlighted with reporters Shirley Lillard Mary Frances McAboy Rachel Welsh Betty Hack Betsy Perry Elva Bowers Ferman Perry Cecil Teets and James Yeakley listed as coverage reporters.

Mary Boyd Agnes Grubbs Turessa Kitchen Shirley Lillard Mary Frances McAboy Rachel Welsh Betty Hack Betsy Perry Elva Bowers Ferman Perry Cecil Teets James Yeakley

Athletics on Aid to Health

Editorial extols outdoor exercise as the sure path to health urging girls to learn a sport such as baseball hockey tennis golf swimming or horseback riding It praises sports for building a strong body and steering character while warning against overindulgence and cooling off in a breeze with wet clothes.

Senior Biography of June Joyce Lemley at Stephens City

Minute biography of June Joyce Lemley daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Lemley born at Stephens City October 23 1923. She joined Girls Athletics Club and Young Women's Circle served as photograph director for the annual. The Senior class hosted Mr Smith of Strayer's College assisted by Mr Bennett for a talk about a contest at Woodstock on March 18 with a high score winner receiving a one year Strayer's scholarship. Many Seniors expect to enter and hope for success.

Joyce Lemley E. M. Lemley Stephens City Girls Athletics Club Young Women’s Circle M. E. Church South Smith Strayer’s College Bennett Woodstock Strayer’s

Class Motto Chosen by We Juniors

The We Juniors hold a meeting led by president Ralph Snapp to pick a motto, flower, and class color. The chosen motto is Build for Character and not for Fame. The class flower is White Lilac, and the colors are green and white.

Ralph Snapp

Home Economics Meeting Recaps Friday Gathering

The Girls Home Economics group met in the music room Friday. Mrs. Rhodes discussed the club’s finances while members promote selling extract. Betty Jane Clark performed and Helen Pappas played piano to close. Mary Boyd named Mary Clevenger as entertainment chair with two helpers. Virginia Omps Betsy Perry Zoe Lemley Averlyn Warren attended with thanks. The Girls Athletics Association is noted.

America Mrs. Rhodes Betty Jane Clark Helen Pappas Mary Boyd Mary Clevenger Martha Richards Rachel Welch Virginia Omps Betsy Perry Zoe Lemley Averlyn Warren

Girls form two clubs and raise funds with candy sales

The article notes the Girls Athletic Association split into Fleet Wings and Hard Hitters to raise money by selling candy and ice cream. It praises the girls and aims to equip the group with more gear as they push for success. The Stephens City rifle team, led by Byron Harris, Home Hack, and Glynn Moore, beat Winchester National Guards by 14 in a Northern Triangle Federation match. Harris was top scorer with 147. Hack 128. Moore 127. Guards’ leaders were Meredith Shoemaker 135, Mickey Perry 132, Donald Hartman 121. A return match is set for Monday night, March 20 at Winchester Armory.

Acqua Fleet Wings Girls Athletic Association F. A. News Stephens City Byron Harris Home Hack Glynn Moore Northern Triangle Federation Winchester National Guards National Guards Harris Hack Moore National Guard Meredith Shoemaker Mickey Perry Donald Hartman Winchester National Guard Armory

Sophomores’ Nicknames List From School Roster

A catalog of sophomore students and their nicknames includes Sylvia Carper Sib Margaret Pangle Peg Charles Gruber Goon Kathryn Liggett Shorty Earl Sampsell Toady Mary G Marker Eggie Rhodell Whitacre Ardell Eva May Lonas Effie Elmer Lauck Sea Biscuit Rowena Flowers Remus Maxine Baker Maxie Robert Richards Dick Winifred Walker Winnie Kathryn Venable Katty Freda Sours Peachy Hilda Edwards Tootie Glynn Moore Joe Cecil Derflinger Dude Carmen Luttrell Moe Franklin Anderson Pete.

Sylvia Carper Sib Margaret Pangle Peg Charles Gruber Goon Kathryn Liggett Shorty Earl Sampsell Toady Mary G. Marker Eggie Rhodell Whitacre Ardell Eva May Lonas Effie Elmer Lauck Sea Biscuit Sea Biscuit.” Rowena Flowers, “Remus.” Maxine Baker, “Maxie Robert Richards Winifred Walker Winnie Kathryn Venable Katty Freda Sours Peachy Hilda Edwards Tootie Glynn Moore Joe Cecil Derflinger Dude Carmen Luttrell Moe Franklin Anderson Pete

Alaska Senate fixes marriage license law lapse

A Juneau report notes a four year old legislative error in the marriage license statute. A new law was rushed through to reinstate the required license provision and restore proper formalities.

Juneau Alaska Senate

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