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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
5
Grace Lutheran Church invites the public to attend a Vesper Service at 7 30 featuring a special musical program arranged by H Lowden choir director. The lineup includes solos by Corinne S and J H Lowden, a Verdi aria by L C W and Lillian and Andrew Babb, and a chorus piece Saviour When Night Involves the Sky.
The church plans no early communion. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev W D Smith D D former rector. Week’s prayer asks for church protection and devotion to good works and Convocation plans to boost Auxiliary women participation.
Mr J H Moling Jr Superintendent leads morning worship and sermon. A 6 30 p m young people meeting. 7 30 p m evening worship with a sermon by the pastor. Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week hour of prayer.
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour announces a Sunday schedule with morning worship at 11 am led by Rev. C Worthington Love. The day features Sunday School at 9 30 am Men’s Bible Class 9 30 am Senior League 6 30 pm at Grace Forney’s home and an 8 pm vesper service with a sermon by the pastor.
The Church of Christ at 20 W Cork Street lists Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 with a sermon on Conscription and Bond-Servants Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Juniors and other groups meet in sessions Evening Worship at 7 30 with A Great Love sermon Wednesday 7 45 prayer and workers conference.
Percy W Manuel evangelist leads a series at National Avenue Berryville Pike with Sabbath School Saturday 2 30 and sermon 3 30 and Sunday 7 30. Beginning October 26 services move to Friendship Fire Hall E Cork Street with the question Are Protestants Beginning to Believe in Purgatory.
In Harlem nerves rose as Father Divine announces a new 425 foot high residence across the Hudson in exclusive Tarrytown. The 25 room turreted stone home sits on 70 acres near the Duchess of Talleyrand and estate of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Washington Irving house nearby. Secretary John Lamb says the leader will use it as his personal residence with 30 to 40 angels to staff the estate.
The notice lists Sunday activities led by Rev. Pastor including 3 00 p m Sunday School with Mr Elwood Willey, 7 30 p m Young People s Vespers, 7 30 p m Preaching Service and a Thursday 7 30 mid week hour service.
Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street lists Rev. Carl A Honeccutt as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Men’s Bible Class 9 45 a m The Service at 11 a m Children of the Church 11 a m Luther League 6 30 p m Vespers with special musical program at 7 30 p m.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 o clock Evening Vespers 5 15 Pastor D T Clark extends cordial welcome to all.
Church services at Montague Avenue are announced with morning worship at 11 a.m. led by speaker Mr. Amos Shryock and 7.30 p.m. evening worship. George Haines serves as Sunday School superintendent. Members are invited to attend the Mission Study Class of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Greenwood Church.
Mr A C Halvosa delivers a sermon by E Klinga Poune at People's Epworth League during morning worship at 9 45. Evening worship omitted on Conference Sunday. Devotional meeting Wednesday at 745 and choir rehearsal Thursday evening.
Minister Rev L G Bridges announces Sunday School and Rally Day exercises at 9 45 with Kenneth Patton supervising. Morning worship at 11 titled The Worker’s Victory. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30. Wednesday Junior C E at 2 30 Young People choir at 6 30 and prayer service at 7 30.
Morning worship at 11 with a timely message. Evening session features the Jones Quartette and the Primary Department in musical selections and a People’s meeting at 3:30.
Mr and Mrs Ward W Porter left Ken Holt tourist home in Armel to settle near Alexandria Virginia Mrs Bertha B Armel visited Washington with her son in law Mr Willis Gault The Armel School pupils enjoyed a vacation Wednesday as teachers aided registration at Kerns Mrs Carson Spillman of Winchester visited the Haymakers Mr John S Holt arrived to close Ken Holt for winter Mrs Don Gray of Winchester spent time here Ada Mellett and friends visited the Armel home The Howards of Virginia shown at Winchester Palace Theatre
Rev. T. M. Swann presides at 9.45 a.m. Church School led by Walter M. Shade. 11 a.m. Sermon "Back To Galilee" by Rev. R. V. Whitehurst. 6.45 p.m. Dinsmore Potts to chair Intermediate League. 7.30 p.m. Young People's Department hosts with Margaret Campbell on Young People's Conference Organization and Merlin Bly on Francis Asbury Union. Prayer service Wednesday 7.30 p.m. led by church. Mission Study Class session two Friday 7.30 p.m. at Montague Avenue Church.
Rev J B Shade conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon. A 6 30 p m song service precedes a 7 30 p m senior worship and sermon. Prayer meeting at 8. Sunday school at 2 15 p m at Helsley Chapel Nain Va with George Helsley as superintendent.
The Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle under Pastor Rev. C. H. Anderson lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m C A meetings at 7 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m mid week service 8 p m Tuesday prayer meeting Friday 8 p m.
Rev J Lloyd Garrison presides at John Mann Methodist Church with 10 am church school and 11 am morning worship on a Moore Life theme. An evening service features the sermon The Run That Wins.
North Main Street church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship services at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. led by Rev. F. Parks, pastor.
The Inquiring Reporter surveys merchants and residents on proposed parking meters. Input ranges from opposition to support, with comments from George H. Eagle H. F. Nelson Ralph Hengeveld Richard Eddy Carl Hedrick and Charles Bish. Views cite trials fairness and impact on Saturday night parking.
Local notes report visits and gatherings among residents of Stephens City and nearby towns. Several families from Winchester Harrisonburg Baltimore and Brunswick share meals trips and social events. Community groups plan dinners and church activities including a chicken and oyster supper and a program at Vaucluse.
Reynolds Store notes attendance and visits from October in Reynolds Store Virginia. Families from Richmond Cumberland Md Glengary Pittsburgh Winchester Berkeley Springs and local residents are listed as spending time with neighbors and relatives over a weekend period.
Miss Lucy Oliver of Hardesty spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Russell Oliver. Mrs Clay Kirby visited Mrs John Arme Saturday. Mrs Joseph McDonald was a business visitor in Front Royal Saturday. Mrs E G Brown visited Mrs Emily McDonald of Happy Creek. Mr Bud Kirby of Front Royal returned home after days with Mrs Clay Kirby of Millie. Mr and Mrs George Stickle and family visited Mr and Mrs Benton Stickley last Sunday.
M and Mrs J L Hershman and Mrs T S Cooper attended Pomona Grange at White Hall Monday night. Community friends of Mrs Brian Richard, ill in Memorial Hospital Winchester, hope for improvement soon.
Mr and Mrs Puffenberger have moved to Mt Williams. There will communion service at St Jo Sunday. Mrs T B was calling on Mrs E B U Ric recently.
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