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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1942

Page

5

Curtailment of Wheat In U S Amid World Shortages

Ovid A. Martin reports farmers voted 81 percent in favor of wartime wheat controls in a national referendum. The Agriculture Department outlined price-support loans of about 1.14 dollars per bushel if quotas pass, with higher loan rates at terminals. Voting took place across Frederick and Clarke counties as results awaited in The Star.

Washington Counyear United States Europe Great Britain Russia Canada Agriculture Department Department Frederick Clarke The Star

Sub Sunk Russian Ship Reported by Tokyo Radio

A Tokyo radio broadcasts claim a Japanese merchant ship Angristroi was torpedoed and left sinking off Kyushu by a United States submarine or its ally. It also reports the Japanese steamer Calcutta Maru sunk by a submarine in nearby waters.

Tokyo Tokyo Radio Dec Angristroi United States Kyushu

Escaped Nazi Prisoner Captured in Texas

FBI said Nazi flier John Krug who fled a Canadian concentration camp was captured Friday in San Antonio Texas. He registered at a small hotel where the owner grew suspicious and police were alerted. He offered no resistance as FBI and San Antonio detectives arrested him in his room.

Detroit John Krug San Antonio Tex Krug FBI Burgos FBI Win

Admiral Stark Expresses Confidence in a Tight War Year

A former U.S. fleet commander voiced confidence that this year would be tight but promising, predicting stronger action and strategic strikes ahead as the Axis faced pressure.

Admiral Stark Axis U. Fleet

Sergeant Cave Promoted in 99th Field Artillery

The promotion of Pvt. First Class Carson Cave of Gainesboro to sergeant is announced by Major Kenneth L. Johnson of the 99th Field Artillery Battalion. Cave enlisted June 20, 1940, became PFC October 1, 1940, received a fourth class specialist rating in November 1940 and a third class rating in January 1941. He is married to Helen Lamp of Gainesboro.

Carson Cave Gainesboro Kenneth L. Johnson 99Th Field Artillery Army Helen Lamp

Ball Resigns From Welfare Post

Governor Darden announced the resignation of Frank L. Ball of Arlington from the State Public Welfare Commission. Ball cited pressure of other business, with his term due to end June 30, 1943. No successor named yet.

Richmond Darden Frank L. Ball Arlington State Public Welfare Commission Ball

League Fines Pirates Officials For Ninth Inning Dispute

National League president Ford Frick fined Pittsburgh Pirates manager Frank Frisch and veteran catcher Al Lopez $50 each for their roles in a ninth inning argument with umpire Larry Goetz during the Pittsburgh versus Brooklyn game yesterday.

New York Pr— Ford Prick Frank Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates al Lopez Pirate Larry Goetz Brooklyn

Carroll Brown Buried Thursday

Funeral rites were held Thursday at 3 o'clock for Carroll D Buddy Grim a Winchester painter who died after being stricken at work last Saturday. The service took place at his sister Mrs Emmett L Henry s home 320 South Loudoun Street with Rev Dr S L Carver and several relatives in attendance.

Carroll D Buddy” Grim Winchester Emmett L. Henry South Loudoun Street S. L. Carver Frank Brown J. P. Sheetz Hoye Riley Nat Hottle William Gochenour Oscar Levy

Mr Leatherman To Address Grace Lutheran Class

The Men’s Bible Class at Grace Lutheran Church will host guest teacher D. Leatherman tomorrow. All men are requested to be prompt at 9:45.

Mr. Leatherman Grace Lutheran Church D. &. Leatherman

Claim 585000 Tons Are Claimed

German high command reports 585000 tons of British and American shipping sunk. The notice notes the figure was announced today and attributes the losses to enemy action in the ongoing conflict.

High Command

Charles W. Lewis Dies At Home of Daughter in Pa

Charles Wesley Lewis died at his daughter’s Thorndale home in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon after years of ill health. Born September 23, 1857 in Frederick County, he was an engineer at a paper mill for many years and is survived by his wife Lillie Virginia Newlin and six sons and four daughters. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. T. M. Swann officiating and interment in Mt Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers chosen from nephews.

Charles Wesley Lewis Thorndale Mr. Lewis William Lewis Sarah Bayliss Lewis Frederick County Lillie Virginia Newlin Winchester Es Methodist Church W Raeon Harry and Howard Clifton Alabama Winifred Pierce Pearl Kidwell Mildred LaFollettee Eva V. Good

Roosevelt says Iraq and Iran eligible for lend lease aid

President Roosevelt called the defense of Iraq and Iran in the Middle East vital to U S defense and therefore eligible to receive lend lease aid. He noted that Egypt and Turkey are already receiving war and food supplies from the United States.

Washington Roosevelt Iraq Iran Middle East United States Egypt Turkey

Mr Field to Preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday

Arthur M. Field Jr of Union Theological Seminary Richmond will lead the morning service at the Presbyterian Church. Field has just been elected president of the seminary senior class.

Arthur M. Field, Jr Union Theological Seminary Richmond Presbyterian Church Mr. Field

Youth Pleads Guilty To Robbery Counts

A youth pleaded guilty to robbery counts after a grand jury sent him to trial and he entered a not guilty plea yesterday. He was arrested on charges tied to robberies at a filling station and other sites on the night of April 13 including the Checkerboard Feed Store and a bowling alley on North Kent Street.

Grand Dt Toca Ae Siangoe Checkerboard Feed

Honor Roll For Handley Elementary Students

The following students have been placed on the honor roll for Handley Elementary School based on the last report term. Listed are students from various grades including Betty Hutchin and John Boyie with many others across Grade 5 such as Donald Duffey Hunter Gaunt Joe Guiliana Teddy Keller Sammy McFadden and Jane Cather. Westwood

Handley Elementary Donald Duffey Hunter Gaunt Joe Guiliana Teddy Keller Sammy McFadden Ted Morgan Anna Cather Jane Cather Betsy Glaize Kitty Lou Grant Elizabeth Halvosa Nancy Hurst Scat Marshall Jer Bobby Dale Vee Bobby Lindsay John Ritter Dorothy Carpenter Hans Carson Helen LaFollette Noel Racey Betty Sevier Phyllis Stotler John Thornton Ruth Berg Colleen Ry

World religion leaders urge Christian leadership for postwar aid

Dr. John O. Gross warns the nation needs trained Christian leaders and youth education for future national leadership. Presbyterian and Methodist groups discuss peace bases and postwar reconstruction. YMCAs aid prisoners of war. Catholic missions train Indian clergy. British church fellowships aid refugees and international understanding.

John O. Gross Board of Education The Methodist Church William Paton London Eng World Council of Churches British Council of Churches United States Pet

Help the Boys Keep In Touch With Home While Training

A push encourages sending The Star to service members in training camps. Readers are urged to mail the newspaper to troops to boost morale.

Local Church Services Outline for Metho Dist Swann and Church of Christ

The timetable lists Metho dist Swann services at 9.46 am Sunday School 11 am sermon Cornelius, 1 pm Young People 7.30 pm sermon The Church Its Ordinances and Wednesday prayer at 7.30 pm. Church of Christ 20 West Cork Street led by Nathan Williamson with Bible School 9.45 am Kenzel Whitacre superintendent Morning worship 11 am subject Why Christians Cant Perform Miracles Evening 8 pm subject The Man Who Said He Would But Couldnt Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 pm. Public invited to all services.

MM. Swann Walter M. Shade Cornelius Wate P. m Young People’s Serice Church OF Chris Cork’ Street Nathan Williamson Bible Kenzel Whitacre Christian Endeavor

Centenary Evangelic Rev Flickinger Sermons and Classes

The Centenary Evangelic Rev Flickinger schedule lists services and classes beginning at 9 45 a m with Church School led by Acting Superintendent Herman Lee. Morning Worship at 11 a m includes a sermon. Leadership Training Class is 8 p m Wednesday with a 3 30 p m Friday Confirmation Class.

Centenary Evangelic Flickinger Herman Lee

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Minister Rev L G Bridgers leads the United Brethren Church with 9 45 Sunday School led by Silas Cather. 11 a m Morning Worship on Stewardship of Faith. 7 15 High School and Senior Christian Endeavor. 8 Evening Worship. Wednesday 3 30 Junior C E 7 Choir practice 8 Prayer service. Friday Women and Girls banquet served by men and boys.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridgers Silas Cather Edwin P. Ritter Ora Bailey C. E

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Service Schedule

The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church lists events led by Rev Ron Ald Wilson including 9 30 am Sunday School with Superintendent Mr Harry Ridgeway 11 am Morning Worship sermon by Mr Arthur Field Jr Union Theological Seminary Richmond 5 pm Evening Vesper Service sermon The Everlasting Light by Mr R S Wilson 6 pm Young People meeting Wednesday 8 pm Mid week prayer service.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Ronald Wilson Harry Ridgeway Arthur Field, Jr Union Theological Seminary Richmond R. S. Wilson

Highland Avenue Church Services With Rev Wilkerson

Sunday School at 3:00 p m with Mr Elwood Willey as superintendent. 7:15 p m Young People's Vesper Service. 8:00 p m Evening Worship with sermon by Rev W A Wilkerson. Thursday 8:00 p m Mid week Prayer Service.

Highland Avenue Craers Andrew Wilkerson Elwood Willey W. A. Wilkerson

First Baptist Church Service and Events Schedule

The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9.45 a. m. Morning Worship at 11 a. m. Sermon topic The Greatest Thing Anyone Can Do for Another. Communion after the sermon. Senior and High School Focus 6 p. m. A motion from last Sunday's meeting and a play The Voice of God will be shown at 7 p. m. Junior Training Union 6:15 p. m. Wednesday 8 p. m. Discussion on Discipline in a Christian's Life continues. Naton welcome is extended.

First Baptist Church Edward T. Clarke D. D Voice of God

Household of Prayer Sermon At Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church announces services with Pastor Bev R Nelson leading Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am and Sunday School at 9 45 am. The sermon titled The Household of Prayer for the week asks for guidance to love what is commanded and seek promised joys in Jesus Christ.

Christ Episcopal Church Nelson Holy Communion Household of Prayer Jesus Christ

Rooms for rent and equipment ads in The Star Classifieds

Readable fragments show room rentals and equipment for sale in The Star Classifieds. Listings mention location specifics, rental terms, and item conditions. Potential buyers and renters are advised to contact the listed numbers or addresses for details and negotiations.

Star

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street lists Rev Carl A Honeycutt as pastor. Church School at 9 45 a m led by Carl R Ritter Superintendent. Service at 11 a m with sermon The Call of Christ in this Crisis. Children of the Church at 11 a m. Luther League at 7 p m. Vespers at 8 p m with sermon The Message of First Kings.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carl A. Honeycutt Carl R. Ritter Children of the Church Luther League

Weekly calendar of two churches on Market Street

The Full Gospel Tabernacle and Mt Carmel Baptist Church publish a weekly schedule listing services prayer meetings choirs circles and events. Notable items include Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Tabernacle and a Hawaiian troupe concert with Douglas Glee Club at the High School auditorium with recordings to be made.

MT. Carmel Baptist Church J. Dallas Jenkins Charles Reed Huss Jerome William H. Lewis Washington, D. C Douglas Glee Club

Everlasting Punishment Lesson Set At John Mann Church

Christian Science lesson titled Everlasting Punishment will be the subject in all churches. The Golden Text speaks of the Lord’s judgment and the wicked being snared. Psalms passages emphasize God’s power and mercy. a Science and Health quote notes suffering as part of divine law. John Mann Methodist Church schedule lists services and a Tuesday board meeting.

Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Service Notice

Luther an Church of Our Saviour on Loudoun Street led by Pastor C A Freseman holds Sunday School at 9 45 am with Harri son Keckley as superintendent Morning Worship and Sermon follow. Council meeting is Monday evening at 8 pm.

Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour Loudoun Street C. A. Freseman Harrison Keckley Espers

First Brethren Church Berry Ave Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 with sermon With Jesus at 10 45 Bible School led by A C Frye 7 00 p m Christian Endeavor Evangelistic Service at 8 00 p m sermon I Must Needs Go Through Samaria Monday Winchester School of the Bible. Wednesday 8 00 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Friday 8 00 S M M meets at Miss Janet Hildebrand 340 Grey Ave Kathleen Weakley leads

First Brethren Church Berry Ave Paul E, Dick Jesus A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor Samaria Winchester School of the Bible

Helsley Chapel Nain Va Congregational Church Services

Sunday services include morning worship at 11 with Evangelists Amy T Burke and Mrs Burke of Salon leading. Sunday School at 9 30. Evening sermon at 7 45. Charles Denis Superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 8. Wednesday church business meeting.

Amy T. Burke Burke Salon Helsley Chapel Nain Geo. Helsley Chribes Whitten Charles Denis Superin Christian Endeavor

St Weet A M Church Service Schedule and Meeting

Sunday School at 10, Noonday Service at 11, Evening Worship at 8 with communion. Delegate to report. Board meeting Monday. all officers asked to attend. Reverend M Thomas is pastor.

John Mann Methodist Church Joseph Grant ST. Weet A. M Rev. M. Thomas

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