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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1945

Page

3

Instructor's Course in First Aid Begins Monday

George Reading announces an instructor's course in First Aid at the First Baptist Church. Led by Leslie Courtwright, the five night program starts Monday October 8 at 7 30. Open to those who completed an advanced course or seek renewal of certificates.

George Reading Winchester-Frederick County The American Red Cross First Baptist Church Leslie Courtwright National Staff

Halterman Grows Giant Sweet Potato in Garden

C. J. Halterman of Rt. 3 Winchester brought a sweet potato to the office weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces. The giant was grown in his garden and was one of many large tubers he has dug this season. He attributes the giant growth to the season's heavy rainfall.

C. J. Halterman Winchester Halterman

Cubs take 2-1 World Series lead at Wrigley

Cubs win third game 3-0 over the Tigers at Wrigley Field to move ahead in the series. Claude Passeau allowed one hit with one walk as Chicago capitalized on Detroit errors and timely hitting led by Bill Nicholson who drove in multiple runs.

Sid Feder Chicago Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Mr. Chips Chips Mississippi Carver Claude Passeau Detroit Cubs Claude Jolly Cholly Grimm Tigers Pride Millsaps College Yankees Giants Passeau Wrigley Field Pappy Ray Prim Dizzy Trout Prim Newhouser Roy Hughes Nicholson RBI Bill Hank Grenberg Claude Passeau Bengals Eddie Mayo Skeeter Webb

Attention Called To Employ the Handicap Week

W M Shade manager of the local U S Employment Office announced October 7 13 will be Em ploy the Handicapped Week national and state leaders urge giving handicapped workers a chance to prove employable by matching jobs to remaining skills. Veterans with service connected disabilities registered seek suitable positions. offices urge employers to inventory openings and contact for skill assessments.

W. M. Shade U. S Truman Darden Shade Italy

Winchester Five Dominate Middleburg in Narrow Three Game Win

Across The Headpin reports Bill Bridgeforth's Royal Crown Cola five defeated Middleburg 1673 to 1629 at Health Center Alleys. Dr. Allen Hawthorne posted 136 and Lester Keller 123 for Winchester's early 63 pin edge, Middlebury narrowed late, with Lando White 132 and Lee Resseguie's double strike helping secure the final game.

Bill Bridgeforth Royal Crown Cola Middleburg Allen Hawthorne Lester Keller Winchester Middlebury Lando White Lee Resseguie

Terrific Ticket Demand Greets Chicago's World Series

Chicago Cubs fans flood Wrigley with demand as box seats fetch as high as 200 and grandstand seats reach 75. The Tigers lag in hitting while Claude Passeau pitches a one hit gem and errors mar the Tigers as Chicago leads the series with strong fielding and hitting trends.

Jerry Liska Chicago Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Windy City Wrigley Field

Boardwine divorce suit filed in Fredrick Virginia court

In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia Eula F Boardwine sues Chandry Kyle S Boardwine for a divorce on cruelty and desertion. Kyle S Boardwine is a nonresident and must appear within 10 days after due publication to protect his interest, as ordered by Clerk N Whitacre.

Frederick Virginia Eula F. Boardwine Kyle S. Boardwine Kyles S. Boardwine N. Whitacre

Timber Ridge meeting draws largest crowd in years

A full day at Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church drew visitors from Martinsburg and nearby towns. Elders J T Power Earl S Quinn and Dove led the gathering as weather foreshadows December closure. Local families and neighbors updated on road repairs and renovations while several households announced upcoming moves and visits.

Brush Creek Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Martinsburg W. Va Great CaCapon Enon Cedar Creek Covington J. T. Power Pikeside Earl S. Quinn Smith Compton Dove Washington, D. C Butler N. J Elizabeth Heironimus Hagerstown Ruth M. Kerns R. L. Heironimus, Jr Memphis J. R. Collis Siler S. A. DeHaven Gainesboro Nannie Dunlap Mary Barr Berryville Archie Dunlap Don Hutchings Mary Athey Ed Luttrell

Local Merchants Honor Nimitz Parade Tributes Across City

Local business places yesterday displayed flags and flats as the Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association urged honor for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The tribute mirrors earlier displays when General Eisenhower returned.

Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association Chester W. Nimitz Washington

Divorce by publication in Winchester Virginia court

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Helen Mobbs Cruger Wilson sues George Theodore Wilson for bed and board divorce on cruelty grounds. An affidavit states defendant is not a Virginia resident. he must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect his interests.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Helen Mobbs Cruger Wilson George Theodore Wilson P. J. Marshall City of

16th Armored Division Not Dissolved Despite Czech Deployment

The War Department states the 16th Armored Division has not been dissolved and is currently in Czechoslovakia. No return schedule has been announced.

16Th Armored Division K. MdI War Department Czechosovakia

Attend Church Sunday Loudoun Street Press B Church

The LOUDOUN' STREET PRESS B CHURCH announces Sunday activities led by Rev. R.8. Lion with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School under Alton L. Powell and Mary Bittinger, 11 a.m. Worship with Dr. Wilson on Jesus Lord of All, Sacrament observed. Evening service 7:30 p.m. features Dr. Wilson on Christian Resources. Weekday programs include youth events, choir practices, and meetings. First Brethren Church Berryville Ave also hosts services with morning worship 6:45 a.m. and Bible School 10:45 a.m. and communion at 7 p.m.

Loudoun’ Street LION Alton L. Powell Mary Bittinger Wilson Sara Wilson Frederick County Workers Conference of the Sunday School

Braddock Street Methodist Church Schedule

Reverend T J Hawkins leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon World Wide Communion. Holy Communion at noon. Evening service at 7 30 with Saints in Caesars Household. Activities include Junior Choir Monday 3 30 and Youth Senior Family Night Wednesday 7 30. Church open daily for meditation and prayer.

World Wide Communion Caesar Woman's Society of Christian Service

Congregational Christian Church Announces Guest Speaker Series

Congregational Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 with O A Bazzle as superintendent. Divine worship at 11 features sermons on Fugitives from God and Three Great Issues of Our Time with guest Rev Francis W McPeek of Washington DC and Holy Communion. Evening service at 730 with same speaker. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 730 with Morris Cather guest.

Congregational -Christian Robert A. Whitten O. A. Bazzle Francis W. McPeek Department of Social Welfare Washington Federation of Churches Washington, D. C Morris Cather

Grace Lutheran Church Rally Day Observed

Grace Lutheran Church in Boscawen Street invites public to attend Sunday services led by Pastor WM E Eisenberg with 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion. Daniel E Leatherman to address. Officers to be installed and promotions announced. Luther League devotional at 6:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church Boscawen WM E. Eisenberg Carl R. Ritter Claude T. Gore Daniel E. Leatherman The Luther League

Church Schedule and Services for United Brethren and Apostolic Church

The Braddock Street United Brethren Church lists a full weekly program with 9 45 a m church school and Bible classes led by Silas G Catner, 2 30 p m junior C E, 6 45 p m youth service, 7 30 p m evening worship with communion, and Monday youth choir at 8 p m. The Otterbein Guild meets at 108 North Avene. Women’s Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Wednesday includes adult choir at 6 45 p m and midweek prayer at 7 30 with Mens Bible Class led by Lewis Fries. The Apostolic Church of 814 Cameron Street, Joseph S Templeton, offers Sunday School at 10 a m, worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m, Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m, and Prayer service Wednesdays at 8 p m led by the pastor. All are invited.

United Brethren Church Braddock St Fairfax Lane Franklin G. Seager Silas G. Catner C. E Otterbein Guild Pev Senger North Avene Women’s Missionary Society Mens Bible Class Lewis Fries the Apostolic Church Cameron Street Josephs Templeton

Market Street Methodist Church Service Notice

Corner of Cameron and Cork Streets announces Market Street Methodist Church with R W Vanderberry minister. 9:45 a m church school led by Gray. Sept 11 morning worship World Wide Communion Sunday with sermons Draw Near With Faith and Chasing The Devil by the minister.

Market Street Methodist Cameron and Cork Streets R. W Vanderberry R. “ Gray

Centenary Church News and Service Schedule

The Centenary Church Evan gelical and Reformed lists services led by Rev L Flickinger D D. Church School at 9 45 a m with Herman Lee as superintendent. Morning Worship with Holy Communion at 11 a m. The Children's Hour at 6 30 p m.

Centenary Church Evangelical & Reformed L. Flickinger Herman Lee

Unreality topic set for Christian Science Sunday Lesson

The church lesson will focus on unreality with Psalms 119 and Proverbs 22 selections. The Golden Text expresses reliance on the Lord for understanding. Eddy’s Science and Health cites loving God over matter and trusting spiritual reality.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Bible School and Worship Services at Church of Christ

Bible School scheduled at 9 45 a m with L Hockman as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 a m with Rev J B Goode as guest speaker. Women's Missionary Society to meet Tuesday at 8 p m with Mrs G W Riley at 522 South Braddock street. Cordial invitation extended to all services.

Church OF Christ West Cork Street

Special Service For Men's Class at Grace Lutheran Church

Members of the Men's Bible Class are asked to meet at 9 45 Sunday morning October 7 in the class room. They will march to the main auditorium to join the rally day service with other classes. Guest speaker will be Mr Dan Leatherman. The class orchestra under Louis Knieling will provide music.

Grace Lutheran Church Church School Dan Leatherman Louis Knieling

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Services

Montague Avenue Methodist Church led by Pastor Rev John Teter. Church School at 10 with R O Daugherty as General Superintendent. Holy Communion at 11 with meditation on World Communion Sunday. Special music by the Junior Choir and Senior Choir. Sermon titled Fishers of Men. Public invited to attend.

Montague Avenue Methodist Church Montague Avenue John Teter R. O. Daugherty

Christ Episcopal Church Service Notes

Rev R B Nelson rector leads 8am Holy Communion and 11am Morning Prayer and Sermon on The tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Prayer for the week asks grace to withstand temptation and follow Christ.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B Nelson Holy Communion Jesus Christ

World Wide Communion Sunday at John Mann Methodist Church

The John Mann Methodist Church led by Rev H Jackson holds church school at 10 a m and morning and evening services with communion for all members. The Junior choir sings at 11 and the Senior choir at 8. A service is planned at St Paul AME Church Tuesday at 8 p m with pastor and congregation.

Highsand Avenue Chapel Sermon and Services Plan

Pastor Rev J S Duckwall leads Sunday School at 3 00 pm with Elwood Willey as superintendent and Lee Rinker as assistant. Evening worship at 7 30 pm features a sermon by Duckwall. Young People's service at 7 00 pm. Midweek prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm.

Highsand Avenue J. S. Duckwall Elwood Willey Lee Rinker Duckwall

Open Door Class Invited to Rally Day at Loudoun Street

The Men's Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will meet at 9:45 Sunday morning to transact business before proceeding to the church auditorium for Rally Day. All men are urged to attend and visitors will be warmly welcomed.

Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Mt Carmel Baptist Church Sermon and Rally Notice

Rev A T Gaskins leads Sabbath School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 with sermon The Exodus Israel Leaves Egypt This sermon is the sixth in Moses series A rally trip to Mt Olive Baptist Church at White Post departs 2 30 p m Bus return after 8 30 p m Holy Communion observed All welcome

MT. Carmel Baptist Church South Braddock Street A. T. Gaskins Garfield Prather Israel Egypt Moses White Post Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Practical Nurses Course Offered in Manassas and Richmond

The Medical Lege of Virginia and Manassas State Vocational School offer a joint Practical Nurses Training Course starting fall, winter, and spring terms. It combines 13 weeks of classroom study at Manassas with 39 weeks of on the job training at the Medical College of Virginia and a final 26 weeks as a paid hospital or home nurse, ending with a Practical Nursing certificate. Contact R. Worth Peters at Manassas Vocational School to enroll.

Medicallege of Virginia Manassas State Richmond R. Worth Peters Manassassine Vocational School Manassas

York no city election registry questioned

A reader asks about the registry in York's no city election. The fragmented answer mentions a number 2,452,094 but lacks clear context or full details.

York

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