Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

3

County Red Cross Raises Funds Amid Gas Shortages

Frederick county residents and industries raised 6488.35 for the Red Cross War Fund from 2102 contributors. House to house canvass yielded 2804.00 while industrial and commercial firms gave 3684.35. County workers organized by communities reported totals for Stephens City Middletown Kernstown Valley Pike Middle Road Opequon Cedar Creek and many other locales with numerous volunteers listed by name.

Frederick County Red Cross War Fund Regenteer Stephens City P. EF. Lineburg Mary Tevault Hunter Linepure Garland Strickler David Petrie Heath Stickley Harry Carbaugh Charles Bass J. E. Clevenger Elsie Havermale Mildred Kline Middletown Fred Larrick Hollis Coffelt D. K. Muntzing L. A. Hottel R. R. Headley Arthur Everley H. S. Jones Sadie Shull R. B. Moore Kernstown Loring Ritter Charles Barton Cyril Mee Valley Pike Clarence F. Schenck Middle Road M. B. Batserman Cornelia Richard Opequon Mary Gay Marker Cedar Creek H. Tilden Snapp Alfred Snapp Deerfield Ralph Bauserman Carpers Valley E. S. Bailey Refuge Amiss Lillard Ridings Chapel Marvin Hammock Macedonia J. W. Newcome Glaize Avenue Mary Fay Reed Vella Reed Nefftown Catherine Carter Clearbrook E. W. Grant Edith Jolliffe L. O. Dick Welltown Alfred W. Wright Grimes Whitehall A.&. Peapoage Tak Virginia Hancher Esther Ridgeway Albin Sunnyside Carrie Clayton Betty Lou Havermale Hayfield Leslie Lucas Charles Harbaugh R. L. Pangle E. Pingley Gore Louise Franks Trone John LaFollette

Police See Similarity In Case Cited By Winchell In Broadcast

Winchester police credit Sat. Francis Funk with solving a baby abandonment case after an old laundry tag yielded five digits from the FBI lab. The clue led to a cleaner and the arrest of the accused mother. Winchell’s radio description echoed the local work.

Winchell National Cemetery Sat Francis Funk Identi- Safeway Funk Set F. B. I. Laboratory Washington Walter Winchell Warren Rudolph Winchester

Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles Expect Child in November

Hollywood May 13 Rita Hayworth and her husband Orson Welles are expecting a child in November her studio announced today Welles was en route to Washington Hayworth 24 and Welles 28 wed in Santa Monica on Sept 7 1943 Welles is a producer writer actor radio dramatist and magician

Hollywood Rita Hayworth Orson Welles Welles Washington Miss Hayworth Margarita Cansino Santa Monica Calif Edward Charles Judson

Managing Wildlife In State Forests In Virginia

Federal state cooperation in Virginia's national forests has drawn nationwide notice. T. E. Clarke of the Game Commission says Virginia retains wildlife ownership while the National Forest Service holds habitat, with the Fish and Wildlife Service aiding. The effort covers about 1 500 000 acres and could lead to Virginia's two national forests becoming a national experiment area for enhanced game and fish yields for hunters and anglers.

National Virginia T. E. Clarke The Game Commission National Forest Service Fish and Wildlife Service

Star Chronicle of Berryville Daily Reports

The Star provides Berryville Boyce and Clarke County updates with brief notices and event summaries. Read about local happenings, public notices, and community items through the daily report.

Berryville Boyce & Clarke County

Three Cadets Expelled at VMI Over Hazing Incident

Richmond May 13 The News Leader quotes Lt General Kilbourne superintendent of VMI saying three cadets were expelled for countenancing hazing One cadet later readmitted and two others charged with encouraging hazing An investigation followed after a dormitory drill routine of push ups running in place and calisthenics was reported The drill master faces hazing charges and the youth involved says he suffered no ill effects

Richmond News-Leader Charles E. Kilbourne Kilbourne

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Opens Men’s Bible Class

The Men’s Open Door Bible Class will meet Sunday at 9 45 AM at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. Rev Joseph A Ducknall will teach the lesson. All members are urged to attend and visitors will receive a cordial welcome.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Joseph A. Ducknall

Sunday Worship and Mother's Day Programs at Local Churches

The Sunday schedule lists morning worship and Bible School at CHURCH OF CHRIST on W Cork Street with sermons on honor thy mother and the ascension of Christ, plus a 7 p.m. Mother's Day program. Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed and Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church also host Mother's Day services and midweek prayers. The events feature ministers Hockman Flickinger and Wilson and highlight mothers across services.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Braddock Street Methodist Church announces 9:45 a.m. Church School led by John H. Rosenberger acting general superintendent. 11:00 a.m. Address by John H. Rosenberger on Methodism Faces the Present and the Future. 2:30 p.m. Infant baptism restored. 7:30 p.m. Sermon Living as a Family by the minister. Mid week service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Church open daily for meditation and prayer.

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins John H. Rosenberger

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Services

Montague Avenue Methodist Church announces morning worship at 11 am with the sermon Mary the Mother of Jesus and special junior choir music. Evening worship at 8 pm features a sermon by Rev L L Shreck. Church School at 10 am under George R Haines. Public is invited.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue John Montague Ave George R. Haines Mary Mother of Jesus L. L. Shreck

Churches Announce Sunday Services and Programs

Congregational Christian Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 with Or ville Hoover as superintendent and worship at 11 on Mother's Love with 7 p m Endeavor and 8 p m evening service. Full Gospel Tabernacle cites 9 45 Sunday School 11 morning worship 7 Christ Ambassadors 8 evangelistic service and Tuesday prayer at 8. First Baptist Church notes 9 45 Sunday School with L G Carpenter sup and sermon The Mother's Kingdom at 11, plus evening forums and leaders. all invite worship.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A. Whitten Orville Hoover Christian Endeavor Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson Christ Ambassadors First Baptist Church Edward T. Clarke D. D

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule and Theme

The church announces 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on The Ascension of Christ and the Promises of God. The weekly prayer asks for divine guidance to think and do good through Jesus Christ.

Christ Episcopal Church R.B. Nelson Holy Communion Christ God Jesus Christ

Market Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Corner of Cameron and Cork Streets. R W Vanderberry minister leads 9 45 a m church school A C Halvosa superintendent 11 a m morning worship sermon The Tradition of Motherhood Special music God Is Love Senior choir speaks 3 p m district choir festival 7 pm senior youth fellowship intermediate choir 8 pm evening worship sermon Waiting or Working by the minister

Market Street Cameron Cork Streets R. W. Vanderberry Chureh A. C. Halvosa God Is Love

Lutheran Church Service Announcement

Lutheran Church of Our Savior invites the public to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship with a sermon by Pastor C W Lowe at 11 a.m. Evening service with music at 8 p.m. program by Mildred Jones on piano and Burl Luttrell on organ.

Lutheran Church OF Our Savior C. W. Lowe Mildred Jones Burl Luttrell

Saint Stephens C. M. E. Church Sunday Services

Rev W J Johnson leads Sunday School at 10 am followed by an 11 am sermon on Mothers Day. A musical program by Mrs W J Johnson begins at 8 pm. All are invited to attend these services.

Saint Stephens C. M. E W. J. Johnson

John Mann Methodist Church Mother's Day Sermon

Rev E H Jackson pastor announces a special Mother's Day sermon at 11 am with Junior choir, and a final conference year sermon at 8 pm with Senior choir. Church School meets at 10 am. All welcome to attend.

John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson

Highland Avenue Chapel Schedule and Leaders

Sunday services at 3.00 pm Sunday School led by Mr. Elwood Willey with Mr. Lee Rinker as assistant. Evening worship at 7.30 pm with sermon by Mr. Duckwall. Young People's Vesper service at 7.00 pm and Thursday midweek prayer service at 7.30 pm.

Highland Avenue Chapel Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall

Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule in Gettysburg

At Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street the day begins at 9 45 a m with Carren Schoor and Oscar S Brown as superintendent for the men s Bible class led by William Stine. The 11 a m service features a sermon on The Glories and Responsibilities of Motherhood by Dr Robert Fortenbaugh of Gettysburg College. Children of the church join at 11 a m. Luther League meets at 6 30 p m and vesper services at 7 30 p m include a sermon The New Commandment by Dr Robert Fortenbaugh.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carren Robert Fortenbaugh

Mortals and Immortals Lesson Sermon Set

The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for Sunday centers on Mortals and Immortals with a Golden Text from First Corinthians about bearing the heavenly image. It cites Philippians on humility and consideration for others and quotes Science and Health stating all men share one Mind and that recognizing this will end war and establish true brotherhood.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Winchester Hospital Cadet Nurse Program Reports Progress

New director of nurses Miss Virginia Reid Hollar reports to the board on cadet nurse training under Bolton Act funding. Thirty three graduates in 1943, twenty one in 1944 with eight resignations to military service. student body grows from 44 to 51, with twelve graduates last year and four blue seals. The program relies on Red Cross aides, reduced theory hours, and expanded staff. Glee Club supports cadet outreach amid wartime demands.

Virginia Reid Hollar Winchester Memoral Hospital American Red Cross United States Public Health Service Glee Club Jay Lowden

United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule

The United Brethren church lists 9.45 Sunday School and Bible Classes led by Silas G. Cather, 11 a.m. worship with a sermon “A Tribute to Motherhood,” 7.15 Christian Endeavor, 8 p.m. worship with “Pentecostal Sundays.” Wednesday 8 o'clock Ascension Day service in the Sanctuary led by Mrs. Garvin Bowles and the Women’s Missionary Association.

United Brethren L. G. Bridgers Silas G. Cather Edwin R. Ritter Christian Endeavor Women’s Missionary Association Garvin Bowles

Salvation Army Schedule at 303 South Loudoun Street

The Salvation Army at 303 South Loudoun Street lists services including an 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting, a 6 p.m. Young People session, an 8 p.m. Salvation Meeting, a Wednesday 8 p.m. Mid week gathering, and a Saturday 8:15 p.m. Community Praise Service.

the Salvation Army Loudoun Street Eget Young Peoples Meets Salvation Meeting

Church of Christ Invites Worship With Guest Speaker

Nathan Williamson, minister, announces services at Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street. Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Kenzil F. Whitacre. Bro. R. E. Elmore of Cincinnati Ohio will guest speak at both morning and evening services. You are invited to worship with us.

Church OF Christ Nathan Williamson Friendship Fire Hall East Cork Street Bible School Kenzil F. Whitacre R. E. Elmore Cincinnati Ohio

Confidence in Meeting Postwar Challenge Expressed

A speaker pledges continued interest and loyalty as the 1944 postwar period presents new difficulties, expressing optimism that the community will meet the challenge with resolve. The message emphasizes unity and sustained effort.

Organ Recitals At Presbyterian Church On Mother's Day

Miss Mildred Jones, organist at the Presbyterian Church, presents two Mother's Day organ programs tomorrow at 10 45 AM and 7 45 PM. Morning pieces include Hymn of the Angels Ave Maria and My Faith Looks Up to Thee. evening selections feature Faith The Angel of the Twilight Ave Maria and Cradle Song. Public invited to both concerts and services.

Mildred Jones Presbyterian Church

Four Million City Girls Sought for Farm Work in 1944

The War Food Administration seeks 4,000,000 extra workers to harvest crops in 1944. Women and youths across 3,000 counties are urged to volunteer through county agents and local placement offices. Local groups including AWVS and YWCA aid mobilization. high schools and youth programs will place students and young workers.

War Food Administration U. S Awvs Ywca

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Red Cross Ebeneezer R. P. Anderson Pleasant James Fishback Williams H. A. Snapp Paul Pendleton Glynn Winfred Ashwood Russell Feeley Star Tannery H. Harold Cooper Harry Brillepee Carl C. Whiter Gainesboo Ruth Smith Cross Junction Hilda Whitacre Whitacre Geneva Whitacre Siler A. P. Whitacre Reynolds Earl Farmer W. Cork Street Charles R. Line L. L. Hockman Robert Hockman Christian Endeavor Society Mary Rogers Market Street Methodist Church Church- Bible School Berryville Ave Paul E. Dick A. C. Frye Winchester School of the Bible Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed L. Flickinger Herman Lee R. S Wilson Philip N. Hunter Mary Bittinger Our Mother My Enem Hughways of Hope Wilson Christian Science Haldeman Clarke County Associated Press Anna Jarvis Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Bell System
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication