Middletown Social News and War Induction Updates
Middletown Virginia reports Boyd McDonald and Bud Patrick leaving for Roanoke for induction into the armed forces. Several local residents host guests from Baltimore Washington and McKeesport while families share news of a wounded son recovering in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Boyd McDonald
Bud” Patrick
Roanoke
Fred Inskip
Charles Willis
and Janet
Baltimore
Eleanor Yates
Je, Tenn
Ford Orndorff
Washington, D. C
Charles Rhodes
Bethel Hottel
Martha Hottle
Ed Brill
War Department
Leslie L. Brill
France
Pvt
Brill
England
Elizabeth Larrick
Theodore Willey
Raymond Butts
McKeesport
Paul Hammack
Jeannie Bane
T. L. Lyslie
Silver Springs
Edward Ludwig
Lelia Morse
Kit
Portsmouth
Mary Bruce Rhodes
Paul Jr
M. H. Rhodes
Banks Observe Labor Day Holiday Notice 1944
Banks announce closure for Labor Day Monday September 4 1944 with payments due on that date to be made on Tuesday September 5 1944. Cashiers John I Sloat J H Yost Harold G Brown note the holiday and how maturities and banking day rules apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Palmer and Merchants National Bank
J. H. Yost
Poenang
Shenandoah Valley Nat’ Bank
Harold G. Brown
World War Religion by W W Reid
An overview notes shifting religious balance in Utah as non Mormons move into mining regions during wartime. It cites Protestant missionary activity in Salt Lake Ogden and industrial areas, calls for mutual respect in cross religious contact, and mentions the use of prisoners in war service programs and the War Prisoners Aid for postwar vocational support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Home Missions Council of North America
Salt Lake-Ogden
International Young Men’s Christian Association
Switzerland
Europe
Asia
Saul Rejected as King After War and Disobedience
A lesson traces Saul from promising Israelite leader to failure due to disobedience. He delays Samuel, offers sacrifices, keeps spoils from Amalek, and loses the kingdom. Samuel condemns him, Agag is killed, and Saul dies by sword as Philistines triumph. His crime is rebellion over obedience.
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Saul
Israel
Jordan
Gilgal
Samuel
Mishmash
Agag
I Samuel
Jonathan
David
Bethshan
Jabesh
King Features Byificate, Inc
Church Services and Schedules Across Town
Churches in multiple towns announce Sunday services Sunday School times sermons and gatherings. Included are Grace Church First Methodist Gainesboro Middleburg and Galilee Christian groups with times ranging 9 45 am to 11 30 am and evening services. Visitors welcome across Poe Pine Grove and Stephens City areas.
Ebenezer Disciple Church Service Notices
Rev C A Quenzel leads Bible School at 10 30 a m with W A Strother as superintendent. Morning worship and communion at 11 30 a m preached by Rev Roy Schmucker. Also Brucetown Methodist Charge with services at Welltown Crums Stephenson and more, inviting all to worship.
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Hites
Christian Church Group
J. Goode
Re Bridge—Bible School
Galilee of
Montague Avenue
ODIST
Ohn Teter
Macedonia
E. E. Hall
Miss Payne
Greenwood
R. O. Daugherty
Ebenezer
C. A. Quenzel
Bible School
Brucetown
F. T. Fulcher
Welltown
M. Stephenson
Rev Dr Bryant to Preach at Fairview Sunday
The Rev R O Bryant D D, superintendent of the Winchester District of the Methodist Church, will preach at Fairview Church on the Stephens City Circuit Sunday at 9 45 am. This will be his last visit before the Annual Conference. A large attendance is expected. The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held at Stephens City on Wednesday Sept 6 at 8 pm with all officials present to make reports.
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R. O. Bryant
Winchester
The
Methodist Church
Fairview
Stephens City
Emmanuel Church To Hold Week of Services in Stephens City
Emmanuel Church in Stephens City announces a week of services starting Sunday September 3 to mark its sev enth annual anniversary. Elder D J Lucas of Burkittsville Md will speak at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm with Brother Clarence Johnson and his electric guitar also on the program. Speakers for the week include Elder R E Laws Winchester Elder Donald Williams Strasburg Elder Phillip Baltimore of Happy Creek Elder H C Johnson Boyce and Elder J W Jaxon Front Royal with a Sunday ten o clock service by Elder C L Smith Happy Creek and Elder James Edward Baltimore Md at 3 and 8 pm. A ten day revival begins Wednesday September 13 led by Elder Irine Saunders Baltimore Md Pastor Mrs H C Johnson and Brother Dewith Medley clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Stephens City
D. J. Lucas
Burkittsville
Clarence Johnson
R. E. Laws
Winchester
Donald Williams
Strasburg
Phillip Baltimore
Happy Creek
H. C. Johnson
Boyce
J. W. Jaxon
Front Royal
Holy City
C. L. Smith
James Edward
Baltimore
Irine Saunders
Dewith Medley
Accidents and God’s Plan Explored After Hartford Fire
The Hartford circus fire killed over 160, mostly children, prompting questions of divine justice. The piece argues God uses natural law with Him as motive force, invoking Christ’s crucifixion as the ultimate example of a greater plan beyond human comprehension.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Examined At Recdlt Crippled Childrens Clinic
On August 11 and 12 an orthopedic pediatrics clinic at Winchester Memorial Hospital was led by Dr. Birdsong. Fifty five patients were examined, including 40 under 16, with 51 white and four colored cases. Three cases were referred for hospitalization awaiting vacancies at University Hospital. An adult was admitted last month via the City Welfare Department, and an infant with infected eyes sought local care. A colored adult returned home from Piedmont Sanatorium greatly improved after months of treatment. August saw 213 visits including those to the white and colored day nurseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Birdsong
Pedastric Dept
University Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Piedmont
Blood donor appeals for brotherly gift to save lives
A letter from Louisa M. Green expresses gratitude to a brave blood donor, envisioning the donor's future life in America. She emphasizes the gift of blood as a vital connection, urging readers to register at the Blood Donor Clinic and help reach the 1400 volunteer goal.
Walker Bond To Head Local S S Co Op
Joseph H. Pankhouser retires as chairman of Winchester Southren States Co Op. Annual shareholders meeting at Sarah Zane Fire House drew about 450 attendees. Walker McC Bond and R Lee Barney elected as new directors to replace Brumback and Snapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Pankhouser
Winchester Southren States Co-Op
Sarah Zane Fire House
Walker McC. Bond
R. Lee Barney
C. Lucian Brumback
Morris Snapp
R. R. Furman
Southern States
L. C. Ellis
The Road To Berlin Distances by Front Lines
The report lists road distances to Berlin from key fronts with measurements in miles. Russian Front 322 miles from Warsaw suburbs. Northern France 410 miles from Sedan. Southern France 602 miles from Grenoble. Italian Front 590 miles from Pesaro.
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Warsaw
France
Sedan
Grenoble
Pesaro
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