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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

Page

5

Attend Church Sunday Knights To Have Service

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church invites all to morning worship at 11 with a special sermon by Rev. Wilson on The Twentieth Century's Challenge to Modern Knighthood and a Knights Templar guests service. Evening worship at 7:30 preceded by 6:30 Young People. Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Braddock Street Methodist notes 9:45 Church School and 11 sermon by Pastor Swann.

Loudoun -Street Presbyterian Church Ronald Wilson Stewart Bell, Jr Knights Templar Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Helen McClure Edward Manuel J. H. Rosenberger Uniting Conference of the Methodist Church Kansas City

South Winchester Methodist Church Service Schedule

Rev Harry Baltis pastor leads services at Miller School Building Whitlock Ave Church School at 10 am with George Haines as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 am sermon Honest Religion by the pastor Evening Worship at 7 30 pm sermon The Precepts of Men by the pastor Prayer Service Wednesday at 7 30 pm

South Winchester Methodist Church Harry Balthis Miller Whitlock Ave George Haines

Church of Christ Service Schedule at 20 W Cork Street

Charles Hume Funk pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with a sermon. Christian Endeavor groups for Junior Young People and Senior meet. Evening worship is at 8 with a sermon by the pastor. Prayer service is at 7 45 on Wednesday.

Church OF Christ W. Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor

Stephens City Lutheran Parish Service Times

The Stephens City Lutheran Parish led by Pastor F. L. Roof hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and the Service at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The Holy Comforter. Luther League at 8 p.m. Trinity Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Luther League at 7 p.m. Vespers at 8 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday 8 p.m. Theme Unsaved Bible Study Psalm 23. All welcome.

Stephens City

Market St Methodist Church Service Schedule

Reverend Herman McKay leads the Market Street Methodist Church with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. morning worship featuring a sermon on Christian stewardship and choirs performing pieces by Rogers and Jones, plus evening service at 7:30 p.m. and Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. An annual Women’s Service Guild meeting is Tuesday at 8 p.m. with officer elections. A Wednesday devotional and choir rehearsal follow.

Market ST Women’s Service Guild

United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule and Meeting

Reverend L G Bridges leads Sunday School at 9:45 with Bible class, a Young People’s Anniversary service at 11, and an Evening service at 8. A pageant titled Jesus Calls Us is planned. Wednesday features Junior C E at 3:30, Young People’s choir at 6:45, prayer at 8, and Senior choir at 8:45. The children's department staff meet Monday at 7:30 p.m.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges C. E Jesus Sunday School

Sunday Schedule of Rev Pastor Services

3 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 15 Pioneers and Young People meet 8 Evening Worship and sermon 8 Thursday prayer meeting

Sunday Services at First Baptist Church

Sunday School at 9.45 a m Morning worship at 11 o'clock Junior Young People Service at 6 30 o'clock Evening worship at 8 o'clock with the Intermediate and Senior Young People Services led by Rev Dr E T Clark pastor.

First Baptist Church E. T. Clark

Soul and Body Lesson-Sermon Centered on Spiritual Health

Christian Science lesson texts listed for Sunday discuss Soul and Body with the Golden Text from Isaiah 58 and the Romans 12 references. The Science and Health excerpt emphasizes Life as Spirit and God as the true being, not material form.

Mary Baker Eddy

Salvation Army Schedule and Special Speaker Visit

The Salvation Army at Cor Main and Cliffo Streets led by Capt. and Mrs. M. W. Bott announces Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Young People’s Legion at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Starting Wednesday night there will be special services with former Reverend Augustus Manuel of the Swedish Baptist Church as special speaker.

THE Salvation Army Corer Main Cliffo Streets M. W. Bott Young People’s Legion Augustus Manuel Swedish Baptist Church

John Mann M E Church Activities and Welfare Meeting

The John Mann M E Church on East Cork Street hosts Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am with sermons on Jacob's Night At Bethel and The Grief of The Heart as Expressed by The Divine Language. An Epworth League at 7 pm and Evening Worship at 8 pm precede a Monday May 22 Community Welfare meeting at 8:30 pm.

John Mann M. E J. W. Langford Jacob Bethel Epworth League

First Brethren Church Services in Berryville Norman H Ophouse Pastor

Morning Worship at 9 30 a m with The Ashes of Experience Bible School led by A C Frye at 10 30 a m Anniversary Service at 2 30 p m features porch dedication and a sermon on the Second Coming of Christ Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m with The Great Supper Evening Worship at 7 30 p m titled Over the Dead Line revival meetings proceed daily in a tent through May 28 except Saturdays

First Brethren Berryville Ave Norman Hophouse Bible School C. Frye Christian Endeavor

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship 11 a m C A s meeting 6 45 p m Evangelist Mrs E E Beckley Cumberland will speak morning and evening services and each evening next week at 7 45 p m

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle C. H. Anderson E. E. Beckley Cumberland

Church Schedule At Our Saviour Co W Lowe Pastor

Sunday activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 11 a m with Our Ascending Lord message Junior League 7 p m Senior League 6 30 p m Mrs Barr s Vespers 8 p m The Senior League meets at Mrs Walter Barr Fairmont avenue with the pastor speaker refreshments served Sunday School teachers meet at 7 p m Wednesday Junior League led by Miss Virginia Hockensmith.

Church OF Our Saviour W. Lowe Barr Walter Barr Fairmont Avenue Junior Luther League Virginia Hockensmith

Christ Episcopal Church Service Notes and Sermon Topic

Holy Communion at 8:00 a m yourself schedule shows 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon The topic is The Expectations of Christ A prayer for the week asks for the Holy Ghost to comfort and exalt believers to the throne with Christ.

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

Centenary Church Service Schedule

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Rev. 8S. L. Flickinger offers Church School at 9:45 a.m. with George Ritter as acting superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. and Young People's services at 7 p.m.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church L. Flickinger D. D George Ritter

Mount Carmel F B Church Sunday Schedule

Mount Carmel First Baptist Church Rev S S Spriggs pastor holds Sunday School at 10 30 a m with John Morris as superintendent Primary topic At the Village Well Morning worship at the village well The Y M C A U meets at 7 p m Good will Toward all Mankind Women planning group singing for Woman's Day on the Fourth Sunday urged to rehearse Monday night at 9 o'clock

Mount Carmel

St Stephen M E Church announces services

The St Stephen M E Church invites the public to attend with il am and 2:30 pm sermons by Pastor McDowell on The New Birth and Justification at 8:00 pm. Sunday School at 8:00 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting follow.

ST. Stephen C. M. E WM. McDowell Il Am

Correll and Gosden as Amos and Andy since 1927

They have been broadcasting as Andy since March 19, 1927.

Correll Gosden Amos and Andy

Textile Workers Seek Job Guarantees for Returning Soldiers

Philadelphia May 20 Members of the Textile Workers Union of America CIO urge that future labor contracts include clauses guaranteeing returning soldiers their old jobs. They also called on Attorney General Frank Murphy to vigorously enforce civil rights in Jersey City and other communities. Delegates praised President Roosevelt's foreign policy and pledged support for his administration.

Philadelphia Textile Workers Union of America CIO United States Frank Murphy Jersey City Roosevelt

Garden Tea Planned at Boyd Home for Memorial Hospital

A garden tea to benefit Memorial Hospital is set for Friday June 2 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Boyd on Fairmont Avenue. A local poet penned verses praising the event as neighbors plan a cake sale and a play to draw a merry crowd.

P. W. Boyd Fairmont Avenue Memorial Hospital

Baptists Move to Explore World Church Council Affiliation

Southern Baptists vote to study joining the World Council of Churches. A 12 member committee was formed to examine the plan for next year’s meeting in Baltimore amid opposition from Dr. J Frank Norris who warned of a dangerous precedent.

Oklahoma City Southern Baptists World Council of Churches Attimore J. Frank Norris Detroit Fort Worth Tex Baltimore Munich Norris

Do cows perspire? Bureau says cows do not perspire

The Bureau of Animal Industry states that cows do not perspire freely. This dental culture note records the official stance on bovine sweating.

W. L Bureau of Animal Industry Eal

Yield On Money Is Lower and Tax Burdens Rise

Roger W Babson argues money yields are at historic lows while risks and taxes rise. He criticizes bankers and trustees for buying government bonds, warns of potential inflation or repudiation, and urges fiscal reform to curb debt and protect smaller investors.

Roger W. Babson New York City Wall Street United States Cipal Securities Exchange Commission U. S Mr. Babson Congress Senate

Stephens City School Days Critics Reporters Named

Local coverage lists critics Mary Boyd Agnes Grubbs and Turessa Kitchen and names reporters Shirley Lillard Mary Frances McAboy Rachel Welsh Betty Hack Betsy Perry Elva Bowers Ferman Perry Cecil Teets and James Yeakley.

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

Etiquette, Good Form and Social Behavior

An editorial reflects on etiquette as a Germanic concept tied to labels on goods and as rules of conduct in society and business. It links good breeding to career success and argues kindness and courtesy underpin proper manners, urging practice of etiquette in schools and daily life.

Biology Field Trip To Zoo Gardens And Historic Sites

Biology class led excursion with science students to the zoo Botanical Gardens and a historic institution. Students will observe and collect biology related information and later write a paper detailing observations. Participants include Gladys Bursey Turessa Kitchen Betty Hack Freda Tusing Phyllis Helmick Mabel Baker Gertrude Clark Shirley Lillard Helen White Charles Lemley Victor Carbaugh Garland Parker Georgiana Neff Sarah Pingley Joe Jordan William Jordan Edgar Clark Agnes Grubbs Ralph Cline Billy Grubbs Mary Clenger Helen White Banks Lohr Rufus Racey Yvonne Bayliss Roy Bayliss Helen Clark Mary Boyd Cora Dutterer Billy Dovell Orville Nesselrod Ethal Elsie Edwards Helen Pappas Billy Brumback.

Gladys Bursey Turessa Kitchen Betty Hack Freda Tusing Phyllis Helmick Mabel Baker Gertrude Clark Shirley Lillard Helen Marie White Charles Robert Lemley Victor Carbaugh Garland Parker Georgiana Neff Sarah Pingley Joe Jordan William Jordan Edgar Clark Agnes Grubbs Ralph Cline Billy Grubbs Mary Clevenger Helen Virginia White Banks Lohr Rufus Racey Yvonne Bayliss Roy Bayliss Helen Clark Mary Boyd Cora Dutterer Billy Dovell Orville Nesselrod Ethal Elsie Edwards Helen Pappas Billy Brumback

Biography of Kenneth Melvin Sandy Son of M E Sandy

Senior Kenneth Melvin Sandy son of Mr and Mrs M E Sandy born in Stephens City Virginia on December 27 1922 is noted as a member of the F F A Association and M E Church South at Stephens City and serves on one committee of Annual affairs.

Kenneth Melvin Sandy M. E. Sandy Stephens City F. F. A. Association M. E. Church

College visitors inspire Roanoke area seniors

On Wednesday May 17 our school hosted talks from Shenandoah College and Mr. Ritchie of Roanoke. The seniors valued the sessions and expressed hopes to pursue higher education.

Shenandoah College Ritchie Roanoke

Biology class trip to Washington set for May 20

The Biology Class led by Mr DeHaven plans a trip to Washington on May 20. Students prepare for travel and activities during the visit.

Mr. DeHaven Washington

Home Economics News Last Minute Cottage Preparations

Students in the Home Economics class prepare for a three month break. They pack up winter items and tidy the cottage while debating summer plans including the World Fair trips, sea shore visits, and vacations with relatives. This may be the last year for many as they head toward graduation under teacher Mrs. Rhodes.

Home Ec Rhodes

Divorce Suit Dismissed After Drowsiness Claim

Mrs. Howard Deiley sought divorce claiming her husband fell asleep at home and during games. The defense cited a glandular disturbance and drowsiness but both parties asked for dismissal as Judge Rudolph Desart recommended a medical examination and ruled in favor to dismiss.

Snoose Chicago Howard Deiley Sife Rudolph Desart Deiley

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