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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1940

Page

3

Gifts To Be Dedicated At Bethel Lutheran Church

On Sunday May 5 Bethel Lutheran Church in Gra Springs will host a dedication service. Two gifts will be consecrated: four offering basins of unique design and a stained glass circle above the altar depicting the Ascension Christ, crafted by A. W. Klummie of High Point, North Carolina. Everyone is invited to attend the service and related sermons at 10 and 11 A M.

Gra Springs Lutheran RE. B. Smith Bethel Fremont St. John Rave Springs St. James Bethel Lutheran Church Christ A. W. Klummie High Point N. Cc

Braddock Methodist Church Plans Service and Institute

Rev T M Swann pastor leads 9 45 a m church school Walter Shade general superintendent 11 a m Holy Communion 7 15 p m young people service led by Virginia Omps 7 15 p m Mildred Jenkins intermediate league 8 p m Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar to worship sermon by Rev Swann Missionary Society meets Tuesday 7 30 p m My Lord Calls Me study Prayer Service Wednesday 7 30 p m Zone Vacation Church Institute Friday 7 45 p m for all church school workers of the Methodist Church

Braddock Methodist Church T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Holy Communion Miss Virginia Omps Young People’s Service Mildred Jenkins Intermediate League Winchester Commandery Knights Templar The Missionary Society Winchester Zone Methodist Church

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Service Notes

Reverend Harry Balthis leads Montague Avenue Methodist Church with church school at 10 am led by George Haines. Morning and evening worship follow at 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermons by the pastor. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 pm. Missionary Society meets Thursday at 4 E Bond Street at 7 30 pm.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Harry Balthis George Haines the Missionary Society E. Bond Street

First Brethren Church Norman Upthouse Minister

Morning worship at 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m follow the theme Judgments Past Present and Future Bible School at 10 30 a m A C Prue superintendent Four active societies meet Winchester School of the Bible lectures Monday 7 30 p m The Kingdom vs The Church and Ascension and Exaltation of Christ Also a Tuesday 7 30 p m special church business meeting and Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting All invited to worship with us.

First Brethren Church Berryville Ave Norman H. Uphouse Christ Jesus" Bible School C. Prue Christian Endeavor Winchester School of the Bible Baker

Timber Ridge Congregational Church Service Notice

Timber Ridge Congregational Church Highview West Virginia invites worship at 10 a m Sunday School led by Henry Seldon and 3 30 p m Worship Service with preaching by Rev C R Sine on September 3.

Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church Highview W. VA R. A. Whitten Henry Seldon C. R. Sine

United Brethren Church Anniversary and Services Schedule

Minister L G Bridges leads church school and Bible class at 9 45 with a Young People anniversary service at 11 featuring the new music by the youth and children's choirs. Edwin Ritter to lead. No Christian Endeavor at 6 30 or 6 45. Ascension Day service by the Wo mans Missionary Society at 7 30 with 3 30 Junior C E and 6 45 young peoples choir. 7 30 Prayer service and 8 30 Senior choir.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges Edwin Ritter Christian Endeavor Wo ‘S Missionary Society C. E

Sunday Worship and School Schedule at First Baptist Church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m during worship at 11 o clock morning service and 7 30 o clock evening service combined with Junior Intermediate and Senior Young People's Service led by Reverend Dr E T Clark pastor All services listed with precise times and groups included

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Pentecostal Mission Announces Special May 4 Sermon

Reverend J. S. Shade leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services 11 a m 6 30 p m 7 30 p m with evening sermon at eight. Prayer service Thursday 7 30. May 4 features Rev Lake Gilbert of Knoxville Md delivering the sermon with special music.

Pentecostal Mission Lake Gilbert Knoxville

The Presence of Christ Sermon at Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church pastor Rev. R B Nelson leads services with Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am, Sunday School at 9:45 am, and a sermon on The Presence of Christ. The weekly prayer asks for the Holy Ghost to comfort and exalt believers to Christ's heavenly kingdom.

Ee Episcopal Church Christ God Jesus Christ

Church Services and Schedule at 20 W Cork Street

The Church of Christ on 20 W Cork Street lists Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship 11 Evening services with Christian Endeavor at 7 and 8 Prayer service on Wednesday night at 8 Pastor Charles Hume Funk leads the congregation.

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor Societies

Congregational Christian Church Services and Programs

Reverend Robert A. Whitten presides with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by John A Spaid superintendent Divine Worship at 11 a m Our Father Pilgrim Fellowship and C E at 7 00 p m Wednesday quarterly church conference at 8 p m

Christian Chu Robert A. Whitten John A. Spaid Our Father Pilgrim Fellowship C. E

Winchester Presbyterian Service Schedule

The Winchester Presbyterian Church outlines morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. A 6 30 Young People’s Meeting precedes the 7 30 evening worship, followed by a Wednesday 7 30 mid week prayer service.

Winchester Presby A.m J. H. Moling, Jr Young People’s Meeting

Highland Avenue Church Schedule Highlights

The Highland Avenue church presents Sunday School at 3 00 p m with Elwood Willey as superintendent. The 6 45 Young People Vespers precedes a 7 30 sermon by Pastor Jerman J Ywomeldorf. A Thursday 7 30 p m Midweek Hour of Prayer completes the week.

Highland Avenue Jerman J. Ywomeldorf Elwood Willey

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street lists Sunday School and Men’s Bible Class at 9 45 a m. Church service at 11 a m with a sermon on the Significance of Our Lord's Ascension. Also Children of the Church Luther League at 11 a m and Vespers at 8 p m with a sermon on The Inspiration of Faith.

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

Disciples of Christ Rural Charge Services

The notice lists Ebenezer and Capon Bridge churches under J. Goode ministering. Sunday Bible school at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Capon Bridge Bible school at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor 7:30 p.m. Evening worship 8 p.m. Communion observed during worship hours.

Disciples OF Christ Rural Charge J. Goode Ebenezer—Bible School Capon Bridge—Bible School Christian Endeavor Mmunion

Everlasting Punishment Theme For Christian Science Lesson

The May 5 Christian Science Lesson Sermon centers on everlasting punishment. The Golden Text warns that the Lord strengthens the upright and destructions await workers of iniquity. Galatians cites sowing, reaping, and eternal life for the Spirit or flesh. Eddy cites divine Love correcting sin and the need to deny Christ to be denied by Him.

Churches Societies of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Christ

Stephens City Lutheran Parish Services and Schedules

St Pauls Sunday School 10 am J W Richard superintendent Service 11 am sermon Four Anchors of the Soul Luther League 8 pm Trinity Sunday School 9 45 am FP B Cadwallader and Mrs J E Clevenger superintendents Luther League 7 pm Vespers 8 pm Sermon The Eternal God Prayer Service Thursday 8 pm

Stephens City F. L. Roof St. Paul’s J. W. Richard Eternal God

Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian Plans Family Day Services

Cedar Cliff Church School at 9 30 a m with a Family Day service at 10 30 a m led by the young people Cedar Creek Church School at 2 p m with 2 45 p m Afternoon Worship Cedar Wednesday evangelistic services at 7 45 p m with Rev Harry Crim Mount Hope Church School at 109 a m Evening worship and closing evangelistic meeting at 7 45 p m featuring special music by Cedar Cliff Young People’s Choir.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Julian T. Owen Cedar Creek Harry Crim Mount Hope Young People’s Choir of

Stephens City Charge Preaching Schedule

Reverend Homer Welch leads preaching services across Stephens City Kernstown and Refuge churches. Services occur on the first through fourth Sundays with times listed as 11 AM 3 PM and 7 30 PM in each location.

Stephens City Methodist Church Homer Welch Fairview Kernstown Refuge

Frederick Circuit Methodist Church Revival Services

George L. Waters pastor at Macedonia and Relief churches conduct preaching at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday School times 11 a.m. and 10 a.m. Round Hill Paxton and Lamp’s hold Sunday School at usual hour. Rev. W. Talbert to preach. All encouraged to attend revival services at Relief.

Prederick Circuit

Galilee Church of Christ Weekly Update

Wilbur A. Rasid leads Galilee Church of Christ with Bible School at 10 a.m. and communion at 11 30 a.m. Charles E. McVay serves as superintendent. New pupils joined the roll last Sunday. Children’s Day program set for Sunday night June 9.

Galilee Church OF Christ Wilbur A. Rbsid Bible School Charles E. McVay

White Post Circuit Evangelistic Meetings Close

White Post circuit with Rev W D Sheets at 10 a m worship and sermon Boyce at 11 a m worship and sermon Millwood at 7 30 p m closing service of a series of evangelistic meetings.

White Post THE Methodist Church W. D. Sheets Boyce Millwood

Hedgesville Charges Lavely D Gruber Pastor

Ganetown Church School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m. Shock eysville preaching at 2 p m. Howards Chapel preaching at 3 30 p m. Chestnut Grove preaching at 7 30 p m.

Hedgesville Charge

Reliance United Brethren Circuit Worship Schedule

Preaching times listed for Reliance United Brethren Circuit and Salem Congregation. W D Mitchell and Rev Cephas Fp with W L Riggleman as pastors. Morning services at Greenway Ridings Chapel and Step hens City with Jubilee Front Royal Pike Sunday School details and supervisors.

Reliance United Brethren Circuit W. D. Mitchell Greenway Reliance Ridings Chapel Stephens City

Lutheran church schedule and meetings

Sunday School at 9 30 Men's Bible Class at 9 30 Morning Worship at 11 am topic Seeking God Vespers 8 pm topic Useless Thinking Senior League 7 pm with juniors in charge Regular monthly Church Council meeting Monday 8 pm Women's Missionary Society Tuesday 8 pm home of Mrs Walter Barr leader Mid week service Wednesday 8 pm

Lutheran Church OF Our Saviour C. Worthington Love Church Council Women's Missionary Society

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church Service Schedule

The church led by Rev S L Flickinger M D offers a 9:45 a m Church School, 11 a m Morning Worship with a sermon titled The Message of the Ascension for the Present Situation, and 7 p m Young People Devotions Instruction and Recreation session.

Centenary Evangeelical and Reformed Church S.L. Flickinger

Experiments In Narcissi To Be Made In May

BLACKSBURG Virginia May 4 Experiments in narcissi culture will begin in Gloucester county in May Dr A W Drinkard Jr director of the Virginia agricultural experiment station announced The Gloucester Matthews Narcissus Growers Association cooperated in securing land for the trials on the farm of S A Janney near Gloucester Court House under the direction of A G Smith Jr associate in horticulture at W P L Need The study aims to improve bulb and flower quality on current acreage to avoid overplanting and price declines

Blacksburg Gloucester County A. W. Drinkard, Jr Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Gloucester Dr. Drinkard J. D. Hutchinson Agricultural Extension Division Matthews Middlesex

Boxwood In State Severely Injured By Weather

In Virginia boxwood suffers severe damage from an unusual winter. A. G. Smith Jr of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station notes plants are injured by surface root disruption and improper cultivation. He urges patience as nature repairs the damage and warns against overfertilizing.

Blacksburg Virginia A. G. Smith Jr Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Nature

Windowed inner ear surgery shows mixed long term results

Temple University surgeons report 21 otosclerosis patients treated with an inner ear window. Immediate hearing gains occurred in all, but only 15 maintained eight to nine weeks of improvement. two cases remained successful, including a 48 year old woman once unable to hear and a 22 year old deaf since 14 who now hears whispers.

Philadelphia Temple University Medical School Matthew S. Eisner Ersner

Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church Service Times

Sunday School at 10.30 a m 11 45 a m and 8 p m sermons titled Feeding The Multitude evening subject Prayer meeting Wednesday night led by Rev S Spriggs pastor of Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church accompanying notes in the church calendar style.

Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church S. Spriggs

Presiding Elder to Spend Day at St Stephen Church

On Sunday May 5 the Presiding Elder will be with St Stephen Co Church all day. He will preach morning and evening and conduct his first quarterly conference in the afternoon at the church led by Pastor Rev William McDowell.

ST. Stephen Co. M William McDowell

John Mann Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Rev J Lloyd Garrison pastor leads a Sunday program with 10 am church school 11 am Junior Choir music and sermon The Best is Yet to Be followed by 8 pm Senior Choir music and sermon Why Worry all at John Mann Methodist Church.

John Mann Methodist Church J. Lloyd Garrison

Revival at Relief Church Revival at Relief Church

The Methodist Church at Relief will host revival services starting Sunday morning May 7 with Rev. W. O. Talbert of Winchester as preacher. Evening services run 8 o clock daily except Saturday, 11 o clock Sunday morning, with special music planned each night and guest selections from Braddock Street and Montague Avenue church groups.

Methodist Church Braddock Street Montague Avenue

Church Services Announced for Week by Local Leaders

The schedule lists Thursday service by Mr. Atkingon, Friday by Miss Lou Steels, and Sunday by the Jones Quartet. The public is invited to attend all services.

Atkingon Lou Steels Jones Quartet

Stephens City Notes May 4 Vein of local visits and condolences

Stephens City Va May 4 reports visitors including Mr and Mrs Russell of Winchester at Lemley home. Mr Marvin Combs and Miss Pauline Bean return to N W Va after visiting Raymond Hausenfluck. Mrs A W Doggett learns of Harvey Parker's death in Waterford. family receives condolences as Boyd Steele and wife visit mother Mrs Laura in New York.

Stephens City Russell Winchester Lemley Marvin Combs Pauline Bean Raymond Hausenfluck A. W. Doggett Harvey Parker Waterford Boyd M. Steele New York Laura

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