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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1946

Page

3

Men's Bible Class Notices and Guests

The Presbyterian Men Open Door class meets Sunday at 9 45 with Rev. Joseph Duckwall teaching. Grace Lutheran plans a 9 45 session with William M Schaffer as guest preacher. Wesleyan Class invites all members to attend worship and World Wide Communion. Golden Rule Class hosts 9 45 session with Taylor L Barr as guest teacher and Frank Sencindiver as soloist. F T McFaden Class welcomes Russell Joyce as guest teacher at 9 45.

The Presbyterian Church Joseph Duckwall Grace Lutheran Church William M. Schaffer Gettysburg Seminary Wesleyan Men’s Bible Market Street Methodist Church Braddock Street Methodist Church Taylor L. Barr Frank Sencindiver Charles Wesley Choir F. T. McFaden Russell Joyce Frank T. McFaden

Rainfall Totals and Averages From 1913 to 1945

Present and past rainfall data show none for the 24 hour period ending 7 am. October to date Nome totals and average annual rainfall over 33 years stand at 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 include January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 3.85, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 2.58, October 3.37, November 2.45, December 2.46. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

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License plate address updates urged by Virginia motor division

The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles in Richmond urged motorists who have moved since obtaining 1946 plates to notify the agency or visit a license agent. State Auditor J Gordon Bennett approved recent accounts for Trial Justices R H Marriott and Gallie Friend for the year ended June 30. An organizational meeting of the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council was announced for late this month by Delegate Ed O McCue of Charlottesville.

Richmond C. F. Joyner, Jr Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles J. Gordon Bennett R. H. Marriott Fauquier County Gallie Friend Dickenson County Ed. O. McCue Charlottesville Virginia Advisory Legislative Council

Wise pilot sails Pacusan Dreamboat Arctic to Cairo

Major J R Dale Jr 26 wise Virginia Military Institute graduate and honor man on the 1941 class pilots the Pacusan Dreamboat on a 10300 mile Arctic flight to Cairo. Second degree murder verdict in Green County for C L Collier 21 Honeytown eight years penitentiary for fatal shooting of cousin Roy Conley.

Wise J. R. Dale, Jr Arctic Cairo Dale Virginia Military Institue Lexington Stanardsville Clarentine Collier Honeytown Green County Roy Conley

Virginia Tech to borrow 110000 for sewage disposal plant

Governor Tuck authorized the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute to borrow 110000 as a deficit appropriation for construction of a sewage disposal plant at the institution.

Richmond Tuck Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Hearing Contempt Case In Roanoke Real Estate Dispute

Judge John Paul resumed testimony in a U S District Court contempt action brought by the Office of Price Administration against M C Franklin a Roanoke area real estate owner. OPA district attorney J Frank OBrien said Franklin violated the injunction by overcharging rents and imposing cleaning charges. Tenants testified about cleaning arrangements they were required to accept.

Roanoke John Paul Harrisonburg U. S. District Office of Price Administration M. C. Franklin Paul J. Frank O’brien Richmond OPA Franklin

Norfolk Police Chief John Woods Dies In Auto Crash

Funeral services for John F. Woods 48 longtime Norfolk police chief who was killed early yesterday when his car struck a parked wrecking truck will be held Sunday at 3 pm at Norview Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Norfolk John F. Woods Norview Presbyterian Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Morris divorce suit seeks bed and board in Virginia court

In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia Viola Lottie Morris sues Everett G Morris for divorce a vinculo on grounds of desertion The defendant is alleged nonresident An appearance is required within ten days after publication Clerk N Whitacre notes dates 9 14 21 28 10 5 41

Frederick County Virginia Viola Lottie Morris Everett G. Morris N. Whitacre

Cork Street Church Society Meets With Mrs Hockman

The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Cork Street Christian Church met at Mrs L L Hockman’s home on Amherst Street. Mrs Robert Hockman opened with devotionals and Mrs John Hockman led the program including Scripture prayer hymns and readings.

Young Peoples Missionary Society Cork Street

Stephens City Charge Seeks Pastor Return for Another Year

The Stephens City Methodist Charge Board of Stewards hears Rev. E. C. Day report strong finances with 121 new members and property improvements. The group asks Dist Superintendent Dr. R. O. Bryant and the Virginia Conference to return the pastor for the coming year and votes a $200 salary raise.

Stephens City R. O. Bryant Dist. Supt Virginia Conference

Early Cumberland trucking strike outlook dim says Novick spokesman

A Novick Transfer Co spokesman said an early settlement of Cumberland's general trucking strike appears unlikely with two weeks of halted operations and only perishables moved. He noted multiple offers from firms, all rejected. Governor Tuck returned to Richmond after attending the 4 H Club and Future Farmers exposition in Lynchburg.

Cumberland Novick Transfer Company Maryland Novick Tuck Richmond Lynchburg Future Farmers of America

Mears Appointed to UVA Board of Visitors

Governor Tuck announced Benjamin W. Mears of Eastville Northampton County was named to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors for a four year term.

Richmond Tuck Benjamin W. Mears Eastville Northhampton University of Virginia

Divorce Decree in Winchester Va. Case Stanley v Stanley

In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court Winchester Virginia on September 14 1946 Ethel M Stanley as complainant sues Andrew Stanley as defendant for divorce on grounds of desertion The court orders the defendant to appear within ten days after publication to protect his interests Clerk P J Marshall notes the order and jurisdiction of the state

Corporation Court Winchester Ethel M. Stanley Andrew Stanley P J. Marshall

Daily Crossword Across and Down Word List

Crossword clues listed for across and down entries. Includes definitions for wild dog young horse fruit ban lath particles refuse of grapes custody elevated train homely letter C wave length place stinging insect area around a tooth forbid charges for services gun weight tavern opposed to art sloth girl s name craze goddesses of seasons shrub used in tanning manufacture bellow internal decay of fruit male cats down fill with dismay character rents Amer r stair like ale

Sunday church listings across Winchester area churches

A community notice lists morning and evening services at multiple churches including Presbyterian with Dr. Ronald S. Wilson sermon topics In Remembrance of Him and The Greatness of Christian Love, First Baptist with E T Clark, Church of the Brethren Jubilee and Salnear Stephens City, Christ Episcopal Holy Communion and sermon, and other congregations with Sunday School times, youth groups, and evangelistic services.

the Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson Alton L Powell Mary Bittinger Dr. Wilson Sue Sowers Church of the Brethers Cephas Fahnestock W. L. Riggleman Jubilee Front Royal Pike Sal Stephens City Christ Episcopal Church James B. Roe Winchester

Razzle Area Churches Plan Sunday Worship Schedule

Razzle area churches publish a full Sunday program with multiple venues. Sacred Heart Catholic Church offers 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass led by Rev. Julian F. Bullock. Braddock Street Methodist hosts sermons by Rev. T. J. Hawkins and Rev. E. H. Jackson with Holy Communion. Montague Avenue Methodist and Centenary Church Evangelical and Reformed present morning worships and special music. World Wide Holy Communion is noted at Cork Street Christian Church.

Market Street Lewis F. Havermale D. D Minester E. W. Argenbright Methodist Youth Fellowship Bartimaus W. T. Scott Holy Communion Christian Endeavor and Fellowship Scott Sacred Heart Catholic Church Julian F. Bullock Braddock Street Methodist Church T. J. Hawkins Norval M Montague Avenue Methodist Church John Teter R. O. Daugherty Centenary Church Evangelical and Reformed L. Plickinger Fred W. Rathman World Wide Holy Communion Cork Street John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson

Virginia Tech Receives War Department Distinction

Dr. John R. Hutcheson announced that the War Department awarded Virginia Tech a certificate of distinction for training soldiers in the Army Specialized Training Program during World War II. Secretary of War R P Patterson signed the certificate. From 1943 to 1946 Tech trained 3,399 soldiers in ASTP and processed 4,530 in the star unit.

Blacksburg John R. Hutcheson War Department Virginia Tech R. P. Patterson Tech ASTP

Local News Briefs from Reliance Virginia and Nearby Areas

Miss Myrtle Keener travels to Chicago by plane to visit a friend. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Tederick and family visit Cumberland Maryland. Mrs. H. E. Grover serves as a Democratic delegate from Warren County to Staunton to vote for Judge Harrison. Mrs. R. R. Stickley hosts the Woman's Missionary Society with Mrs. Ray Bowers leading. Mrs. Carl Stickley admitted to Winchester Hospital with pneumonia. The Thursday gathering includes Mrs. Russell Stickley and others.

Reliance Myrtle Keener Chicago L. P. Tederick Tedericks Cumberland H. E. Grover Warren County Staunton Judge Harrison House of Representatives R. R. Stickley Woman's Missionary Society

Local families visit Hyaree and Middletown connections

Laurel Browning Maryland and Ohio residents Mrs. Franklin Aller Mr. Ira Grover and Miss Aubra Fuller spent part of the week with relatives in Hyaree and Williams areas. Mrs. Burnette joined the Middletown teaching faculty.

Aree Md Glen Wilcox Ators Williams Som Burnette Middletown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Men’s Bible Class Clarke County Walter Huston Paris Sam Dodsworth Theatre Guild Jessie Royce Landis Sinclair Lewis Dodsworth United States Steel Arvin Radio Sales & Service E. Boscawen St Carn Pena Handley School Winchester Research Laboratory Old Dominion News Gibson W. Boscawen St Cork Street Church Society Robt. Hockman Stephens City Charge E. R. Crampton Trass & Surgical National Surgical Fitters Burke Street Martinsburg Daily Crossword Rents Amer R Stair Like Ale First Baptist Church E. T. Clark N. B. Habe D. O. Louderback Highland Avenue Joseph Duckwall Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Ebenezer Disciple Church W. A. Strother Supt. Bible School Roy Schmucker Full Gospel Tabernacle M. N. Zezzo Loudoun Street Church the Apostolic Church H. Thomas McGolerick L. H. McGolerick Church of Nazarene Sam Silek Mgr Christian Church Group J. Goode Rock Enon Bible School VA. Tech Rt. 50 St. Txi Winchester Motorcycle Club Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Philco N. Loudoun St Stripls Praabs Kate Gataway Winchester's Shopping Center
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