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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1938

Page

5

Radio May Affect Future War From Ultra Short Waves

Dr G W Potapenko of Caltech Marine Lab described experiments using ultrashort radio waves to test whether signals could be deflected by the acorn layer to travel beyond the horizon. On a Corona Del Mar boat station they received transmissions 20 miles away, suggesting horizon reach twice the straight line. Future tests will use shorter 1 meter wavelengths and expand distances.

Pasadena Calif Tech G. W Paul II Caltech Marine Laboratory Corona del Mar Potapenko

Morning worship and Bible study schedule at First Brethren Church

Morning services begin at 9 30 with Ambassadors for Ry Bible School at 10 30 led by Superintendent Mr A C Prye. Rally Day Oct 9, Christian Endeavor at 6 45, evening worship at 7 30 featuring The Nation of Italy in Light of Bible Prophecy. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 3 10 and School of the Bible Friday at 7 30. Everyone cordial to attend.

Nohtean Bible School A. C. Prye Christian Endeavor Italy School of the Bible

Unclear local note on farmer and field work incident

Fragmentary report from Manheim Pennsylvania references Earl Finefrock and neighbors. Text mentions corn cutting, setting out a centering device, and a farmer becoming upset while working in a neighboring field.

Manheim Earl

Church Activities at West Cork Street Church

Sunday School begins at 6 45 with H H Jennings as Superintendent and Grove as assistant. Youth groups meet at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 with sermon The Beginning of the Church. Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 45. Rev Charles B H Punk pastor.

West Cork Street Charles BH. Punk H. H. Jennings Eee Grove Superin- Christian Endeavor

Congregational Christian Church Service Today

The Congregational Christian Church on Clifford Street led by Rev. Robert Whitten invites all to 945 a.m. Sunday School with John A Spaid supervising. Divine worship at 11 a.m. on the theme Greater Works. No evening service. pastor at Timber Ridge. Prayer service and board meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Deceased welcome extended.

Clifford Streets Robert Whitten John A Spaid Timber Ridge

Braddock Street Church Services Schedule

Braddock Street M E Church South holds 9 45 a m church school with W M Shade, 11 a m Holy Communion, 6 45 p m Young People service led by Miss Hellyn Keeler on Friendship, and 7 30 p m sermon The life of one dimension by Pastor Swann Regular prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Come and worship with us.

South Braddock Street T. M. Swann W. M. Shade Hellyn Keeler

Presbyterians Publish Schedule of Services on Loudoun Street

The Presbyterian Church South on Loudoun Street lists Rev Ronald S Wilson as pastor. Office at 114 South Loudoun Street and 331 North area Street. Sunday School and Bible class at 9 30 am. Worship and sermon at 11 am. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper observed at 6 30 pm. Young People meet 7 30 pm. Evening worship with sermon by the pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A study of the Book of Philippians to start at this time.

The Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Ronald S. Wilson North Area Street

Miller School Mission Worship and Activities

The Miller School Mission at M. E. Church South Kent offers morning worship at 11 a m with Holy Communion and meditation titled The Draining of the Cup. A children's game and story hour is planned Tuesday at 3 30 p m and a prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Come thou with us and we will do thee good.

Kent Hhe

Pentecostal Mission Invites Attendance at Services

Rev J. H shade leads at 113 South Cameron Street with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 a m Young people's meeting at 7 00 p m Song service at 7 30 p m Evening worship with sermon at 3 00 p m and meeting at 7 30 p m You are cordially invited to attend on Thursday

Shade South Cameron Street

First Baptist Church Service Schedule

The notice lists services at First Baptist Church Washington and Piccadilly Streets with Rev. E. T. Clark, D. D. as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 AM led by E G Ayres, Supt. Morning Worship at 11. Junior Young People at 3 30 PM. Evening Worship at 7 30 PM with Intermediate and Senior Young People. A cordial welcome extended.

First Baptist Church Washington and Piccadilly Streets E. T. Clark D. D E. G. Ayres J. K. Wheeler

Rally Day at Market Street M E Church

Rally Day activities at Market Street M E Church Cameron and Cork Streets include Rally Day recognized by officers and teachers, morning worship at 11, Adult Choir, Young People at 6 30, evening service at 7 30 with Scott Atkinson singing. Woman's Missionary Society meets Tuesday at Mrs John Bowers home 436 North Braddock Street. Church devotional Wednesday 7 45 and choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 with a House of Prayer theme.

Cameron and Cork Streets Herman McKay A. C. Halvosa Aioe Chuehashen Scott Atkinson Woman's Missionary S Society John Bowers North Braddock Street

Centenary Church Loyalt y Sunday Message

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church marks Loyalty Sunday with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and Junior Vespers at 6 30 p m. Rev L Flickinger presides as pastor with Church School at 9 45 a.m. Court ney Taylor superintendent. All church members urged to attend and nonmembers invited to join the moral and spiritual recovery campaign.

Corner Market Cork Streets L. Flickinger D. D Courtney Taylor

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on West Boscawen Street with Rev. Carl Honeycutt as supply pastor. Sunday School 9 30 a m, Men’s Bible Class 9 45 a m, Rally and Promotion in the Sunday School, Morning Worship with Holy Communion 11 a m, Lutheran League 6 30 p m, Vespers with Holy Communion 7 30 p m. All who desire are invited to worship with us.

Grace Lutheran Church

Sharia School and evening services at Braddock Street church

The Braddock Street church announces Sharia School at 9 45 with W P Anderson superintendent. Morning worship theme Facing the Future. Christian Endeavor meets 6 45. Evening worship 7 30. Wednesday Junior Christian hour 3 30. Young People’s choir rehearsal 6 45. Adult choir 8 30.

Oith Braddock R G. Bridgers W. P Anderson Lewis Fries Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Service Schedule and Sermons

Highland Avenue Presbyterian notes: Rev Herman J Womeldorf will pastor. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Rev George W Heaton of Martinsburg preaching. Prayer service follows. Thursday 7 30 p m Mr Wilson will bring the message at 3 p m and 7 30 p m.

Highland Ave Presbyterian Herman J Womeldorf Pasto George W. Heaton Martinburg Wilson

Flowers In the House and Garden Now At Library

A Handley Library notice promotes several decorating and gardening books. The features include arranging flowers with Kale leaves orchids and common blooms by Mrs Spry and monthly house decoration tips. It lists The Outdoor Living Room The Garden Month by Month A Garden in the House and The Window Garden as borrowable titles.

Spry Katherine T. Cary L. W. Ramsey Mr. Sedgwick H. Wilson B. R. Buxton Handley Library

Christ Episcopal Church Service at Boscawen

Rev. R B Nelson presides with 8 a m Holy Communion and 11 a m Holy Communion and sermon on The Help and Goodness of God. 9 45 a m Sunday School. Prayer seeks divine protection and aid for the Church through Jesus Christ.

Boscawen Washington Sts Robt. B. Nelson Jesus Christ

White Post Charge Church Services Announcement

White Post Charge M. E. Church invites attendees to worship with Rev. W. D. Sheets at White Post at 1 a.m. and at Millwood at 7.30 p.m. for worship and sermon. Come and worship the Lord with us.

White Post M. E. Church South W. D. Sheets Millwood

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

The Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle at 455 North Cameron Street announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Holmes McFarland as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m C A’s meet at 7 p m Virgil Alabaugh speaker Evangelistic service at 8 p m Prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday nights at 8 p m Welcome to all.

North Cameron Street C. H. Anderson Holmes McFarland Virgil Alabaugh

John Mann M. E. Church Service Notes

East Cork Street church announces morning worship at 11 a.m. with a second sermon on The Duty of Prayer and evening worship at 8 p.m. The Holy Communion will be observed. Members are urged to attend as gratitude for salvation from another World War. President Roosevelt's Great Message is to be discussed.

John Mann M. E East Cork J. W. Langford South Kent Street Roosevelt Holy Communion

Mount Carmel F B Church Colored Service Schedule

Mount Carmel F B Church on South Braddock Street lists Rev E S Spriggs as pastor. Sunday School at 10 30 a m with John Morris and Ellsworth Turner as superintendents. Services at 11 30 a m and 8 15 p m with Lord's Supper and evening sermon on Church Members who Refuse to Commune. Balance Rally set for the fourth Sunday in October. All are welcome.

Mount Carmel F. B South Braddock Street S Spriggs John Morris Ellsworth Turner

War Threats Hurt Apples Across European Markets

Agricultural reports show political tensions in Europe dampening fruit demand and prices. Canadian apple supplies increased, lowering prices while U S stocks remained light. imports next week forecast heavier with pears and plums also rising. London best apples averaged 1 68 a bushel, pears 2 22 a box, and detailed barrel and basket prices listed for several varieties.

Fred A. Motz London Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Jonathan York Imperial Grimes Albemarle Pippin Nova Scotia Gravenstein Ribston Blenheim Stark Virginia New Jersey U.S United Kingdom California

Rainfall totals and averages for 74 hours to date

Report shows present and past precipitation with 74 hours ending 8 a m and year to date totals. Includes monthly rainfall figures from 1913 to 1937 period with values for each month and the average annual rainfall of about 35.36 inches.

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