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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1926

Page

8

Railroad Men Robbed of Wages by Thug Gang

Rail workers at Central Railroad of New Jersey were tied up by six to eight robbers early today in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey. The gang looted about $1000 in cash and jewelry from 30 employees whose wages were in their clothing. The masked thief was one of eight assailants. the rest were unmasked. The robbers claimed they were crew members from a Sandy Hook steamer who had cashed checks the previous day.

Associated Press Atlantic Highlands N. J Central Railroad of New Jersey Sandy Hook

Electric bulbs to be cheaper September first

Pittsburgh news of August 27 reports Western Electric announces a price cut on electric bulbs. The reduction ranges around 7 percent on new standard lamp lines and 5 percent on other types. The change takes effect September 1 and is expected to save buyers about one million dollars annually.

Pittsburgh Western Electric Manufacturing Company

Sunday Services at North Braddock Street Church

Reverend George W. Stover presides with 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. sermons. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 led by W. P. Anderson. Official board to meet after evening services. members urged to support church finances.

Christian Endeavor W. P. Anderson

Grace Lutheran Church Services and Programs

West Boscawen Street inscription lists Grace Lutheran with Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed as pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Senior Luther League meets 7:15 p.m. Strangers invited to worship.

Luther League

Church of Christ Plans Next Lord's Day Services

The Church of Christ outlines a full schedule for next Lord's Day with Bible school at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman and class No 3 vying for attendance banner. Worship at 11 a m includes sermon The Preeminence of Christ and communion followed by the annual member canvass in the afternoon. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m on How Can We Make Business Thoroughly Christian with 8 p m Cooperation sermon. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 8 p m led by Katharine L Dudley. Strangers and visitors are welcome.

Bible School L. L. Hockman Christ Katharine Ldudley

First Christian Church Braddock and Clifford Streets

Rev R F Brown of Pleasant Hill Ohio will preach at both morning and evening services. Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening services at 8 o clock. Sunday school at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor Society at 7 15. You are invited to worship with us. Members are especially requested to attend to meet the Rev Mr Brown.

R. F. Brown Pleasant Hill Ohio Christian Endeavor Society Mr. Brown

First Brethren Berryville Pike News

The First Brethren on Berryville Pike lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m led by the pastor The Rev J I Hall of Harrisonburg Va will preach both morning and evening services during the pastor’s absence The pastor returns the first of next week from Winona Lake Ind where he attended the General Conference

J. I. Hall Harrisonburg Winona Lake Ind

The Church's Self-Respect Sermon at Market Street church

Reverend J. Luther Neff leads Sunday services at 11 oclock with The Church's Self-Respect as the theme and 8 oclock for What's In a Face. Church school meets at 9:45 a.m. All are invited to share in fellowship and inspiration at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Cameron and Cork Streets.

Salvation Army Court House Outdoor Services Schedule

Salvation Army announces open air services in front of the Court House Saturday at 7 30 p m and evangelistic services at 8 p m there. Meetings at the Jail for prisoners Sunday at 11 a m and Sunday school at 2 30 p m with Bible classes for men women and children. Regular services 8 p m Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sunday school at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike 3 30 p m and midweek services at 7 45 p m Wednesday in the chapel. Visitors welcome especially strangers with no church home.

Court House Army Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Greenwood M. M. E. notices for Rev J Luther Neff services

Greenwood M. M. E. announces Sunday afternoon services at 3 o clock with the pastor preaching. Members and friends are urged to attend and worship, sharing part of the Sabbath with Him who gave it to us.

County Presbyterian Pastor J Hoge Smith Announces Services

Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Mount Hope Chapel hold Sunday services with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. 8 p.m. in Marlboro and Vaucluse area. Reverend J Hoge Smith leads.

Cedar Cliff Vaucluse Cedar Creek Marlboro Mount Hope Chapel

Paxton Church Sunday Sermon by Rev J C Hooks

Frederick Circuit Rev J C Hooks, pastor, will preach at Paxton at 11 a m Sunday. He hopes all church members attend and invites others to come, with a possible Sunday night service to follow.

Frederick Circuit J. C. Hooks Paxton

First Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services

East Cork Street Pastor Rev E T Clark presides at 11 am and 8 pm services. The evening service will ordain deacons.

East Cork Street E.T. Clark

Nineveh and Highland Avenue Presbyterian Invites Worship

Pastor Joseph Duckwall invites at Nineveh Church Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Highland Avenue Chapel Sunday school 3 p.m. Evening worship 8 p.m. Prayer services Thursday 8 p.m. You are cordially invited to worship.

Nineveh Highland Avnue

Presbyterian Church South Loudoun Street Sermon Schedule

The pastor Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden preaches Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school gathers at 9:30 a.m. and Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7:15 p.m. An open invitation to worship is extended.

Loudoun Street F. T. McFaden Christian Endeavor Society

Attractive Booklet On Marble History

T. J. Orndorff recently returned from Detroit with an attractively illustrated booklet tracing the marble industry's history. The volume includes many tinted half tone engravings of marble work in banks hotels and other buildings.

T. J. Orndorff Detroit National Memorial Craftsmen’s Association

Rockville Fair Faces Possible Financial Collapse

City fair in Rockville Maryland on August 27 struggles with dwindling receipts and attendance. Officials warn the financial failure of the exhibition seems likely despite a record crowd expectations. The fair's finances appear unable to pull the association through to closing.

Rockville

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