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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

4

The Sabbath Debate in Winchester Reader Letter

A reader challenges Mr Orndorff over Sabbath timing citing Genesis and Moses. The writer argues Saturday is the seventh day and the Lord rested then, but stresses one should avoid business on the Sabbath regardless of which day is observed.

Winchester Orndorff Moses Jesus Christ Orn Mr. Orndorff

Questioning sins of workers on the Sabbath

The speaker asks if Mr. Orndorff views his newsboy, the restaurant owner, or the gasoline station attendant as sinners for working on the Sabbath. He cautions that condemnation of a harmless movie house would follow a similar line of thought.

Mr. Orndorff Ros

Opinion on Sabbath observance and Sunday cinema

The writer urges Mr. Orndorff to broaden his view and condemns none for attending movies after church. They argue that observing Sabbath is personal and cannot be saved by censoring cinema, calling for individual choice rather than universal bans.

Mr. Orndorff

Two bicycles reported stolen in Syracuse area

Two bikes were reported stolen Tuesday in Syracuse. William Minor's red and cream bike from 428 National Ave. was found behind a school in Handley. Ronald Johnson's red and silver bike from 380 E Piccadilly St. was stolen from in front of the Palace Theatre and remained missing.

William Minor National Ave Ronald Johnson E. Piccadil St Handley Palace Theatre Johnson Wheel

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth Ad Promises FASTEETH

An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH alkaline powder to sprinkle on dentures to keep them secure during talking eating laughing or sneezing. It claims a firm feel without gummy taste and urges readers to buy at any drug store.

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