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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1938

Page

5

Star Gazer Describes Discovery of Ultra-Low Density Star System

University of Michigan astronomer Dr. Victor Goeidcke reports an almost vacuum like space between two stars in the eclipsing binary VV Cephei and its smaller companion. The M star is enormous and very hot, while the B star reaches about 27 000 degrees Fahrenheit as it interactively sweeps past the larger star.

University of Michigan Earth Victor Goedicke University American Astronomical Society M” Member of the , 15 At Least 1,000 Times the Size of Our Sun, Dr. Goedicke

Vivid Story Of Old Time Doctor Now At Library

The Horse and Buggy Doctor by Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler chronicles forty years of a country physician life. Hertzler, head of the Hertzler Clinic in Halstead Kansas, recalls pioneer hardship and farm kitchen surgeries, ending with a note on modern medicine. The chronicle may be borrowed at Handley Library.

Arthur E. Hertzler Hertzler Clinic Halstead Kansas Hertzler Arthur Hertzler Handley Library

McCann and Burtner Attend Virginia Treasurers Convention

Cann of Page county and W D Ber Clarke county join the Virginia County Treasurers Association annual convention at Natural Bridge this week. McCann is expected home today while Burtner plans to visit friends in Oak and Catawba after the event.

Patient Leaves Operating Table At St. Agnes Hospital

Baltimore September 17 A patient who climbed off the operating table at St. Agnes Hospital said he wished to talk and has not returned for a visit. Doctors described a condition that could prove fatal within 12 hours but might also heal without surgery. They said it was up to him to return for the operation.

Baltimore St. Agnes’ Hospital Ais Hk

United Brethren Church Service Schedule and Virginia Conference

The United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street lists a 7 15 meeting led by Mr W P Anderson and an 8 o clock sermon on The 8 of Christ marking the last service of the church year. The Virginia Annual Conference meets at Elkton Va with junior meeting at 3 30 and mid week prayers led by Silas Cather. the adult choir rehearses at 8 30.

Peby Rniefigaicen Es Bible Cisse van Garee Lewis Priestenchier W. P. Anderson Virginia Annual Conference Elkton Silas Cather

Grace Lutheran Church Worship Invitation

Grace Lutheran Church invites all who desire to worship to attend services. The message emphasizes inclusive participation and the welcoming nature of the congregation regardless of background.

Centenary Church Invites Community to Evening Worship

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church on Market and Cork Streets invites the public to attend a 6:30 p m sermon and worship service led by Pastor D D L Plickinger.

Braddock Street Church Plans Sunday Schedule

Braddock Street M E Church South Braddock St. announces 9 45 a m church school and 7 30 p m sermon by Rev T M Swann pastor. The Young People go to Relief Church on the Frederick Circuit at 8 p m Sunday with Mr Merlin Bly leading. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

South Braddock Street T. M. Swann Edgar A Relief Church Frederick Merlin Bly

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle North. Rev C. Anderson pastor. Sunday School 9:45 am with Holmes McFarland as superintendent. Morning worship 11 am. C A's meet 7 pm with Harold Gano speaker. Evangelistic services 8 pm. Prayer meeting Tuesday and Friday 8 pm. Welcome to all.

John Mann M. E. Church Service at Cork Street

The John Mann M. E. Church on Cork Street invites all to a service at 10 a.m. with a sermon by Rev J Word at 3 p.m. The program includes scripture or hymn text “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.”

John Mann M. E Cork J. W Ord Keht Street

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Notice

Rev Ronald S Wilson pastor at 331 Northee Street and office at 114 South Loudoun Street announces Sunday schools and Bible classes. Young People of the Heaven meet at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Loudoun Street Ronald S. Wilson Northee Street South Loudoun Street

Pentecostal Mission Invites to Worship Services

Pastor Rev. J. S. Shade leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship and sermon at 11 and an evening service at 7 30 p m in the Davis woods on Gainesboro turnpike six miles from Winchester. You are cordially invited.

Pentecostal Mission J. S. Shade South Cameron Street Davis Woods Gainesboro Turnpike Winchester

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Service Schedule

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour at 19 N Washington St posts Sunday School 9 30 a m Men’s Bible Class 9 30 a m worship 11 a m Evening service 8 p m with a sermon The Yoke of a Christian Choir rehearsal 8 30 p m Altar Guild meets at Miss Nannie Cooper’s home 8 p m All members urged to attend both fall morning and evening services first Sunday in October with members asked to bear the date.

N. Washington St C. Worthington Lowe Nannie Cooper Ani

Opequon Group Presbyterian Church Notices

Opequon Group Presbyterian Rev ES McGavock pastor. Sunday School 10 a m. Preaching 11 a m by Rev Herman Womeldorf of Highland Avenue Presbyterian Winchester. Burnt Church day School 2 p m Preaching 3 p m Capt Bott Salvation Army. Opequon Chapel Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 15 p m Preaching 7 45 p m Bryan Stotler Winchester speaker. Round Hills Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m. I was glad when they said unto me Let us go into the house of the Lord.

ES. McGavock Opequon Herman Womeldorf Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Winchester Burnt Church Capt. Bott The Salvation Army Opequon Chapel Christian Endeavor

Rebuked AFL Leader Faces Central Union Criticism

The Central Union rebukes the head of the AFL over interference in political affairs. A Pittsburgh union group, claiming 150000 members, rejected Green’s push to endorse Republican Senator James J. Davis for reelection, noting Davis’s long labor record and urging support.

Green Jams J. Davis Senate Pittsburgh Davis

Meet the Winner Milton’s New Republican Committeeman

Milton Washington reports Boston Curtis won the office with 51 votes in a blanket primary. Kenneth Simmons, Mil ton Democratic mayor, filed Boston Curtis’s name to imply a campaign presence and witness Sign2c verified the filing. Simmons said the move was to show many voters lack awareness of their choices.

Milton Wash Boston Boston Curtis Washington Kenneth Simmons Simm

Christ Episcopal Church Prayer Inquiry

A fragmentary prayer line references Christ our Lord and a church setting. The readable text signals a devotional or liturgical expression within a Christ Episcopal Church context. Details are sparse, with no clear event date or participant names.

Christ Episcopal Church Christ Our Lord

Highland Ave Presbyterian Announces Weekly Schedule

Pastor Herman J. Womeldorf leads services at Highland Ave Presbyterian. Sunday school and Bible class at 3 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Young People at 6 45 p m. Prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Herman J. Womeldorf

Cedar Cliff Group to Install Elder at Service

Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian announces Robert VanMeter will be installed as a ruling elder during the service. The church schedule lists morning worship at 1 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Young People meet at 7:45 p.m. Church Schools at Cedar Creek Mount Hope and Nineveh with 10 a.m. starts.

Julian T. Owen M. Ietind Wanton Ake Robert VanMeter Cedar Creek Mount Hope Nineveh

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Service Notice

Rev Norman Uphouse ministers morning worship at 9 30 with The Christian Experience and Message Bible School at 10 30 led by A C Frye Superintendent Christian Endeavor at 6 45 The End of the Christian Race worship at 7 30 The Greatest Love Story Ever and prayer meeting Wednesday School of the Bible Friday 7 30 A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend the services.

Berryville Avenue Norman Uphouse Bible School A. C. Frye Christian Endeavor School of the Bible

St Paul A M E Church Announces Sunday Schedule

St Paul A M E Church on North Loudoun Street led by Rev Wm H Mills offers Sunday School at 10 am with A G Martin as superintendent. Preaching at 11 am, a special sermon at 8 pm for the missionary society. Members asked to pay one dollar by September 25th and cooperate with the pastor.

North Loudoun Street Wm. H. Mills G. Martin

Promotion and Rally Days at Market Street Church

Promotion Day is set for September 25 and Rally Day for October 2 at Market Street Church. Morning worship at 11, sermon Forward. evening service 7:30 with The Beginning of the Devotional meeting. Intermediate and Epworth Leagues plan conferences. Junior Choir rehearsal Thursday. First quarterly conference Friday evening at House of All People.

Cameron and Cork Streets Herman McKay A.C. Halvosa Intermediate and Epworth League

Miller School Mission Formed at M E Church South

Rev Harry Balthis leads Miller School Mission of M E Church South with Sunday School at 10 am under George Haines. Morning worship at 11 am features a sermon Source Springs of Christian Living Faith by the pastor. A social and talk on Japan by Rev Geo Walters follows at 7:30 pm Tuesday with a musical program.

Harry Balthis George Haines Geo. L. Walters Japan

Character Reading From the Hands Palmistry Booklet Ad

A palmistry booklet titled Fortune Telling promises insights into character from the hands. It explains square hands long fingers nail shapes and finger base cushions with diagrams. Priced at ten cents postpaid and payable to Frederic J. Haskin, Washington DC.

Abbott Sweeps To Wide Lead In Golf Semi Final

Abbott built a six up lead with nine to play over Dick Cha Greenwich Conn in their 36 hole semi final of the annual amateur championship at Oakmont Country Club Oakmont Pa.

Oakmont Country Oakmont Abbott Hollywood Movie Dick Cha Greenwich Conn

Directors Named by National Small Association

Pittsburgh Sept. 17 The nominating committee of the National Small Association has elected members to the board of directors Robert L James Staunton Va is named among those chosen for the panel.

Pittsburgh National Small ‘A Association Robert L

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