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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1940

Page

5

Bases to Begin on Atlantic Sites Soon

Washington reports secrecy around eight new naval and air bases in the Atlantic to be acquired from Great Britain. A joint army navy survey has recommendations for Newfoundland and Bermuda and will survey Bahamas Jamaica Santa Lucia Trinidad Antigua and British Guiana over three weeks. Naval planes and ships may use the bases once limits are fixed.

Washington Army Navy Atlantic Great Britain Army-Navy Roosevelt Bermuda Newfoundland Neutrality Patrol Caribbean Stimson White House Norfolk Bahamas Jamaica Santa Lucia Trinidad Antigua British Guiana

Woman fainted as fire engines halted before home

Dorothy Gross, 27, fainted in Kansas City when she saw fire trucks stopping at her street. An ambulance physician revived her and explained the fire was in the neighboring house, not hers.

Kansas City Dorothy Gross City

Motorist Challenged by Peoria Officer Over U Turn

A Peoria policeman halted a traffic snarl caused by a motorist attempting a risky U turn on a busy street. The driver balked at the warning but insisted he could complete the maneuver.

Peoria

More Claims In Communist Case

Maryland protests allege fraud and misrepresentation in Communist party nomin ating petitions. A Dies committee letter to Secretary Perrott reports more than 300 signatures questioned under Maryland law and notes ongoing investigations.

Annapolis Communist Party Maryland Francis Perrott Robert E. Stripling Dies Committee Perrott

A R P Rules Are Sent Out

The War Department distributed air raid precaution guidelines for U S factories. The four page memo covers plant locations, concealment, blackout rules, protection against blast and fires, and plans for shelters. It notes no major plant changes and cites possible underground hangars and ammo dumps as future ideas.

Washington War Department Spain Poland Pinland Holland England Patterson Army

Recruiting Sergeant Reports Draft Rush in Missouri

Lieut Col Fred M Logan Army recruiting officer received a report from a Missouri branch office describing a heavy draft rush. The sergeant noted that many high educated individuals and professionals seek flying cadet roles and officer status, while many others seek noncombat or reserve paths, including married men and those with or without children.

Kansas City Fred M. Logan Missouri Ron CCC

Rest Brevities from Rest, Martinsburg area items

Paul Ridgeway underwent an appendix operation at Kings Daughters Hospital and is recovering. Several local families were mentioned visiting relatives in Martinsburg and Morgantown. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin DeHaven last Wednesday.

Rest Paul Ridgeway Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg Bunker Hill High School George Clark Melvin Clark Frances Ridgeway Morgantown W. Va C. E. Ridgeway Esther Ridgeway E. W. Smallwood Holmes Snapp Oscar Wilson Inwood E. N. Swartz Melvin DeHaven Charles Brady Newport News J. W. Schlack Iam

Brush Creek Items From Brush Creek Virginia

Brush Creek Virginia notes that Mr and Mrs Paul B Heironimus of Hagerstown Maryland spent last Saturday night with the late father Fervin C Heironimus On Sunday they visited Mrs Ruth Kerns. Mabeys and McKeevers from New Jersey are due to arrive next Saturday with Mrs Heironimus to visit Mrs Ruth M Kerns. C B Collins improves home with a new coat of paint. B C Holliday ill but stable at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Joseph Hovermale of Howard's Chapel is with him.

Brush Creek Paul B. Heironimus Hagerstown Fervin C. Heironimus Ruth Kerns Mabeys McKeevers New Jersey Heironimus Ruth M. Kerns C. B. Collins B.C. Holliday J. H. Clark Winchester Memorial Hospital Joseph Hovermale Howard's Chapel Section

Virginia Education Association Regional Assembly Warrenton

The Virginia Education Association holds a Warrenton conference to discuss teachers organizations and school work in support of the American Defense Program. Attendees from Winchester include Nancy Larrick and several officers. Discussions cover local councils for education and democracy defense, citizenship training, and statewide committees to unify defense efforts.

Virginia Education _ Association Warrenton Winchester Education Association Nancy Larrick Mary, Belle Bear Mary Glenn Lupton Eleanor McCartney Sue Jolley Ruby Shiley Virginia Education Assocation

Prayer for Motherland and King on Sabbath Day

A wartime church hymn-style prayer asks God to bless the nation and monarchy. It pleads for protection, restraint of tyranny, and safer years under Christ's guidance during a Sabbath service.

Christ

First Baptist Church Service Times

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 o clock Evening Vespers at 5 15 pm A cordial welcome is extended to all.

First Baptist Church D. EF. T. Clark

Reality Will Be Theme Of Sunday Lesson Sermon

Churches and societies of Christ Scientist will focus on reality this Sunday September 29. The Golden Text urges fearing not little flock for your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Biblical verses from Psalms and Luke along with a passage from Science and Health discuss God as the one Mind and the reflection of reality in spiritual man and things.

Churches Societies of Christ Scientist Zion Mary Baker Eddy God

Want Action On Maryland Road

In Hagerstown on September 28 a mass meeting urged action on the Frederick to Hagerstown road relocation. Ezra Whitman and Frank Thomas of the State Roads Commission spoke as officials from Hagerstown Myersville and other towns pressed for completion. Whitman noted about 1.75 million dollars had been spent and nearly that much would be needed to finish one lane into Frederick at an estimated 750000 dollars.

Hagerstown State Roads Commission Maryland Frederick-Hagerstown Ezra Whitman Roads Commission Whitman Frank Thomas Commission Myersville

Home Management Specialist Visits Frederick County

Miss Mary Rokahr National Home Management specialist of the United States Department of Agriculture spent today in Frederick county. She inspected the home makers markets on Cameron street and at 1 30 oclock met with the Home Demonstration committee to plan a program of work for the coming year.

Mary Rokahr United States Department of Agriculture Frederick County Rokahr Cameron Street

Montague Avenue Church Service Schedule

Reverend Harry Balthis leads Montague Avenue Church with Church School at 9.45 a.m. George Haines serves as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. includes a sermon titled Appreciation by the Pastor. Evening worship at 7.30 p.m. features The Bigness of Little Things by the pastor. Prayer service is Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.

Montague Avenue Hurch Harry Balthis George Haines

Braddock Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Braddock Street Methodist Church announces a full day program led by Pastor T M Swann. Sunday activities include 9 45 a m church school Walter Shade general superintendent 11 a m sermon In Unity There Is Strength by the pastor 6 45 p m Young People's Service led by Merlin Bly 6 45 p m Intermediate League Service led by Helen Jenkins 7 30 p m sermon Gods Watchman by the pastor. An installation service for new department officers will be held.

Braddock Street Methodist Church T. M. Swann Walter M. Shade Merlin Bly Helen Jenkins God's Watchman

Stephenson Socials and Visits Highlight Local Notices

Mrs Laura Anderson and Betsy of Winchester visited Mrs Bertha Ashwood in Stephenson. The Live Wires Class met with the Young Mens Class at the De Haven sisters home. Earl Prince improves after illness. Mrs George Ebersole returns from Bartonville. Stonewall H D Club met at Mrs L O Dick Clearbrook with 15 members. Meta Frazier hosts October meeting. Kunkle of Baltimore visits Kline home. Lizzie Johnson guests of Peggy Rennie. Board of Christian Education meets at the Beavers home 568 North Braddock Winchester. Stephenson Church to entertain Union Missionary Society Friday at 8 PM. A J Prince visits Douglas Buckner near Millwood Clarke County.

Petrie Bartonville Stonewall H. D L. O. Dick Clearbrook Miss Sprouse Meta Frazier Miss Kunkle Baltimore Claude Kline Lizzie Johnson Peggy Rennie Board of Christian Education Stephenson Church Francis Beavers North Braddock Street Winchester Union Missionary Society A. J. Prince Douglas Buckner Millwood Clarke County

United Brethren Church Service and Activities Schedule

Reverend L G Bridges leads worship and church school at 9 45 with Walter P Anderson as superintendent. Installations and worship at 11 follow Sunday School and Christian Endeavor. Evening service at 8. Midweek C E meetings at 3 7 and 7 15 with choir and prayer services. Stewards meet at 2 p m for canvass and envelope distribution.

United Brethren Church L. G. Bridges Walter P. Anderson Christian Endeavor C. E Board of Stewards

Winchester A. B Charge services and ministers list

Mt. Pleasant Divine Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m Divine Worship 11 a m at the old stone church Red Bud Sunday School 2 p m Divine Worship 3 p m

Winchester WM. B. Obaugh Mt. Pleasant Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley Old Stone Church Red Bud

Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Service Schedule

The Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle led by Pastor Rev C A Anderson lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m C A's meet at 7 p m evangelistic service at 8 p m midweek service 8 p m Tuesday prayer meeting Friday 8 p m.

Winchester Full Pel Tabernacle C. . Anderson

Centennial Evangelical and Reformed Church World Wide Communion

The Cen tennial Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Rev. S Flickinger and Acting Pastor Herman Lee schedules church school at 9 45 a m and a 11 a m service on Sept 11. A special World Wide Communion observance is planned for Sunday October 6 with a message on its significance from the World Council of Churches, marking the first such observance since early Ecumenical Councils.

Centenary Evangelical and Reformed Church Flickinger Herman Lee World Council of Churches Ecumenical Councils

Church Services at 20 W Cork Street

The Church of Christ at 20 West Cork Street led by Pastor Charles Hume Funk lists Sunday activities including Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 with sermon Be Strong Evening Worship at 7 30 with sermon The Man Who Cars Prayer Service Wednesday at 8.30

Church OF Christ Cork Street Charles Hume Funk Christian Endeavor

Congregational Christian Church Service Schedule

The Congregational Christian Church led by Rev. Robert A Whitten lists Sunday School at 9.45 a.m. with John A Spaid, a 11 a.m. Divine Worship on September 11 with the sermon Conquering Faith, a 7.30 p.m. Worship Service on Almost Persuaded, and a 7.30 p.m. Wednesday Official Board meeting.

Congregational Christian Church Robert A Whitten John A. Spaid Divine Worshop

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Service Schedule

Rev C Worthington Lowe leads morning worship at 11 with sermon after a 9 30 Sunday School and Men’s Bible Class. Senior League at 6 30 at Mrs Walter Barr’s home. no Junior League. Missionary meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs Alvin Shades home. Refreshments served.

C. Worthington Lowe Walter Barr Alvin Shade

Pentecostal Mission Services at Helsley Chapel Va

Sunday School 9 30 a m worship and sermon 11 a m young people 6 30 p m song service 3 0 p m evening worship and sermon 8 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday Sunday School 2 15 p m Helsley Chapel Nain Va George Helsley superintendent

Pentecostal Mission J. S. Shade Helsiey Chapel Nain George Helsley

Promotion Day at Market Street M E Church

Herman McKay pastor leads a Sunday schedule with 9 45 a m church school supervised by A Halvosa. Morning worship at 11 a m features a choir performance of O Thou From Whom All Blessings Flow. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Rally Day and church education rally planned for next week.

Market Street Methodist Church Herman McKay Halvosa Tchaikovsky Young People’s Epworth League Arene Meeting Church of Education

Grace Lutheran Church Services and Classes Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church on W Boscawen Street led by Rev Carl A Honeycutt. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class at 9.45 am. Service and Children of the Church at 11 am. 2.30 pm program by Children of the Church in Parish Building. Luther League at 6.30 pm and Vespers at 7.30 pm.

Grace Lutheran Church W. Boscawen Street Carl A. Honeycutt Luther League

Gratitude and Service Sermon At Christ Episcopal Church

The service schedule includes Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer with a sermon on Gratitude and Service at 11 a.m. A prayer for peace among the nations asks for wisdom, justice, and courage to meet the world crisis. The message seeks divine guidance for the suffering, refugees, and oppressed.

Christ Episcopal Church R. B. Nelson Christ

Winchester Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Morning Worship at 9 30 with Sermon by Rev. Ronald S Wilson on September 11. Young People's Meeting at 6 30. Evening Worship at 7 30 with Sermon by the Pastor. Wednesday 7 30 Mid week Hour of Prayer.

Winchester Presbyterian Church Ronald S. Wilson J. H. Moling, Jr

Higeland Avenue Church Schedule Summary

The schedule lists services at Higeland Avenue, including Sunday School at 3:00 p.m. led by Rev. Serman J. Womeldorf, a Young People’s Vespers at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, a preaching service at 7:30 p.m., and a Thursday mid-week hour.

Higeland Avenue Serman J. Womeldorf Elwood Willey

St Paul A M E Church Service Details

North Main Street church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by A. F. Martin. Preaching by Pastor Rev. A. F. Parks at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Services noted in the church schedule.

ST. Paul A. M North Main Street A. F. Martin A. F. Parks

Va Women Stress Voting During Business Week

Virginia women join national observance of National Business Women's Week October 6 12. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs sponsors and promotes voting education with the theme Business Women In A Democracy Vote. President Roosevelt endorses the effort highlighting civic duty and democracy. Virginia officers of the state federation are listed including Johnson Sutphin Avery Jonah Murphy Bibee.

Business and Professional Women of Virginia District of Columbia Hawaii Alaska National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc Business Women's Week Business Women United States Roosevelt The Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc Lillian M. Johnson Norfolk Myrtle B. Sutphin Waynesboro Nina Horton Avery Richmond Sophie C. Jonah

John Mann Methodist Church Service and Concert

Rev Lloyd Garrison leads church at 10 a m church school and 11 a m worship with sermon The Spoiled Dream. At 8 p m tenor Charles Spinnard will sing and Prof Walker of Norfolk Va will speak. Public invited.

John Mann Methodist Church Lloyd Garrison Charles Spinnard Walker Norfolk, Va

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