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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

3

Big Levels Wildlife Area to be Dedicated in Virginia

The Big Levels Wildlife Management Area near Blue Ridge Virginia will be dedicated with a ceremony on Sep 29 1940. Francis R Loth former president of the Yosemite may speak with Ding Darling a noted Des Moines artist and conservationist also expected. Major sponsors include the US Forest Service Virginia Commission on Game and Inland Fisheries Waynesboro Game and Fish Protective Association and the Virginia Wildlife Federation. Carl D Shoemaker will serve as master of ceremonies.

Francis R. Loth Y Ose United States Forest Service Virginia Commission On Game and Inland Fisheries Waynesboro Game and Fish Protective Association Virginia Wildlife Association East Loth Virginia North America Virginia Wildlife Federation Big Levels Carl D. Shoemaker Senate Committee On Wildlife Resources

Church School To Be Resumed At Christ Episcopal

The Sunday School of Christ Episcopal Church will resume classes Sunday morning at 9 45 o'clock after the summer vacation. Officials expect good attendance.

Christ Episcopal Church

Policeman Weighs Charge After Car Defects Found

A St Paul officer weighs charges after inspecting a motorist’s car. The windshield wiper had been altered, a bumper missing, brakes defective, and the windshield broken.

ST. Paul

Plot to delay school opening uncovered in Schenectady

Authorities uncovered a plot to delay the start of the school year in Schenectady New York. On the eve of resumption of classes they found all doorknobs in school entrances missing rendering access difficult.

Schenectady, N. Y

Memorial Windows Dedicated At Star Tannery Church

Two stained glass panels honor Rev W J Smith and Mr Mrs Thomas Cover with works by A W Klemme of High Point N C The sermons will be delivered by Rev R H Anderson D D of Roanoke The Virginia Synod superintendent The church service schedule includes Sunday School 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m and Divine worship 11 a m at Pleasant Valley Little Mountain and Red Bud Sunday School activities with election of officers and W M A programs in the evening

Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley C. E Divine Worship Little Mountain Virginia Hancher Red Bud

Church Services and Day of Prayer for Peace Observed

A listing of preaching schedules for Stephens City and nearby churches including Stephens City First Sunday services at Fairview Kernstown and Refuge. Salem Congregation leaders Dettra Pa hnestock and Riggleman. Ridgeway Gerrardstown Epworth League meetings. Day of Prayer for Peace requested by the President observed by the churches.

Stephens City Methodist Church Homer Welch Fairview Kernstown Church OF the Brethren Salem L. R. Dettra Cephas Fpahnestock W. L. Riggleman Jubilee Royal Pike Ridgeway Eee

Galilee Church and White Post Circuit Notices

Galilee Church of Christ led by C. A. Quenzel lists Bible School at 10 a.m. with Supt. Charles E. McVay and a communion service at 11 30 a.m. Pupils enjoyed a treat from Mr. Hensell. new pupils enrolled. White Post Circuit Methodist Church with Rev W D Sheets reports Cedarville worship at 10 a.m. Rockland at 11 a.m. and Boyce at 8 p.m. for worship and sermon.

White Post THE Methodist Church W. D. Sheets Cedarville Rockland Boyce

Stephens City Lutheran Parish Service Note

St Pauls Sunday School at 10 am with J W Richard as superintendent. Luther League 8 pm. Sermon titled The Saddest Story in the Bible at 11 am. Luther League 7 pm. FP L Roof pastor.

Stephens City Lutheran Parish FP. L. Roof St. Paul’s J. W. Richard Luther League

Hedgesville Charge Sermons Highlight Rev Gruber Schedule

The Hedgesville Charge Methodist Church lists Rev. Lavely D. Gruber as pastor. Preaching at Chestnut Grove 10.45 a.m. Shockeysville 2 p.m. Howards Chapel 3.30 p.m. Ganotown 7.30 p.m.

Hedgesville Charge Methodist Church Lavely D. Gruber Chestnut Grove Shockeysville Howards Chapel Ganotown

Disciples of Christ Rural Charge Services Schedule

The Walnut Springs Bible School meets at 9 45 am followed by morning worship at 11 00 am. Sandy Ridge Bible School is at 10 00 am with evening worship at 7 30 pm. Communion will be observed at these services led by S J Goode minister.

Disciples OF Christ, Rural Charge S. J. Goode Walnut Springs

Greenwood Methodist Church Services Schedule

Greenwood Methodist Church invites all to attend church school each Sunday at 2.30 p m and worship service with sermon on the first and third Sundays at 3.30 p m Pastor H G Balthis welcomes everyone to these services with a cordial invitation.

Greenwood Methodist Church H. G. Balthis

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services

Lamp's church holds preaching at 10 a.m. and Bible School at 11 a.m. Paxton offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Relief church has Sunday School 10 a.m. and preaching 11 a.m. Macedonia Carpers Valley and Round Hill also hold Sunday School at the usual hour.

Cedar Cliff Group Services and Schedule

Cedar Cliff Group and Cedar Creek Cedar Cliff Presbyterian with Julian T Owen minister. Cedar Cliff church services 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Friday young people 8 p m. Cedar Creek church school 2 p m afternoon worship 2 45 p m. Mount Hope church school 10 a m Nineveh church school 10 30 a m morning worship 11 a m.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Julian T. Owen Cedar Creek Mount Hope Nineveh

Reliance United Brethren Preaching Times Listed

The notice lists preaching services at Mitchell and Ridings Chapel at 11 a.m. Home Coming Service and an evening session at Reliance at 7 30 p.m. The preacher is Rev. Ae Tee Ww and Step hens City host a 3 p.m. service.

Reliance United Brethren Ae Tee Eo Mitchell Priendship Ridings Chapel Stephens City Reliance

Psalms as a guide to mercy blessing and faith in a troubled world

Newman Campbell surveys Psalms 67 96 and 98 urging God’s mercy blessing and righteous judgment. He links prayer to national healing and calls readers to praise with instruments and song while urging mercy love justice and faith amid war and fear.

Newman Campbell Jehovah Earth

Mt Olive area notes and local visits in Hogue Creek Va

News from Hogue Creek Virginia details visits and travels of local residents including Braithwaite Ramey Hoover Larrick Wymer Marple Hedrick and Messick. Bodily illness recovery and a dog’s death are noted along with a Mt Olive Church picnic and Sunday service plans.

Hogue Creek C. H. Braithwaite L. H. Ramey Buddy Ramey Johnstown Mary Lee Martyn Miller Baltimore New York Carter Hoover L. M. Larrick Mgr Statton Orndoff Mms Lela Hook Barberton Frank Wymer Rex Dorothy Lewis Mt. Olive Marple Martinsburg Holton Herbert Kump Richard Kump

William and Mary Faces Tough 1940 Schedule With Strong Squad

Coach Carl Voyles predicts a couple of seasons to fully match top rivals but notes the 1940 Indians show strength with 13 lettermen back and improved kicking passing and defense. Key backs include Math ews Howard and Fields, with a rugged forward wall led by Gondak and Chestnut and additions like Marvin Bass and Ed Goodlow. Schedule includes N C State Navy Virginia Tech Hampden Sydney Virginia V M I Lexington and Randolph Macon.

Barton Pattie Williamsburg Carl Voyles Duke William and Mary Indians Voyles Diesoriee Wake Forest Frosh Waldo Mathews Jimmy Howard Harold Fields Harlie Masters Harvey Stud) Johnson Johnny Korczowski Soph Howard Hollingsworth Charlie Gondak al Chestnut Johnny Peterson Norfolk Hank Whitehouse Billy Goodlow N.C. State Navy Annapolis Apprentice School Virginia Tech Richmond Hampden-Sidney Virginia Lexington Randolph-Macon

How large is a baby humming bird

The newly hatched chick is no larger than a pea and is completely naked. Growth is rapid, and in less than two weeks the young are nearly as big as their parents.

Camera records reader attention with dual view trick

At STATE COLLEGE PA September 6 a motion picture camera records ads and the reader’s eyes simultaneously on one film. Described by Dr Spier Karlslake of Purdue University the device shows what a reader looks at on a page and how long each part holds attention. The camera is positioned over the reader with a half silvered pane to reveal eye focus and front view.

State College American Psychological Association Spier Karlslake Purdue University

Fragmentary Question on Westminster Abbey Monument

The readable text notes a quiz question about a famous remains in Westminster Abbey and mentions Major John Andre with a monument in memory. The passage describes a reader seen through a half silvered glass and references a memorial at Westminster Abbey.

Westminster Abbey J Andre le Westminster Erec

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