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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1924

Page

2

Services In The New Church Set For Next Lord's Day

Church of Christ schedules activities in the basement of the new building on Cork Street. Bible school at 9:14 a.m. with L. L. Hockman as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 a.m. includes communion and a sermon titled The Faith That Wins the Victory. Christian endeavor at 6:45 p.m. led by Mrs. Blanche Ford on Forgiveness. A Joy service at 7:30 p.m. replaces the evening sermon. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Dedication planned for Jan. 4 by Rev. Geo. L Snively of Lewistown Illinois.

Church of Christ Cork Street Bible L. L. Hockman Christian Deavor Blanche Ford Jesus Geo. L Snively Lewistown Ill W. L. Dudley

Saintly Soul Remembered in Matty Affleck Funeral

A community gathers to honor Miss Matty Frances Affleck as the late Mrs Affleck rests beneath the Brevett chimes and beside the Ascension stained glass window. Neighbors describe her as thoughtful generous and a bright helper who uplifted the town with small acts of kindness.

David 8 Glaize Matty Frances Affleck

Fragmentary Rhyme Notes Echo Lost Feline Beliefs

A short, unclear verse fragment mentions two cats named Miss Fannies and Miss Mattys and speaks of mourning a loss regarded as eternal. The piece ends with a quoted line about crowns of life attributed to K. G. and a reference to death.

City considers pumping contract with new machine

The city council discussed a one year pumping agreement tied to a new machine installation. The water committee favored building a site with steam driven pumps at 9400 dollars annually, two engineers on site, and potential renewal for a second year.

Water Committee Power Company

City debates water pumping cost and steam option

The council weighs a plan to appoint three engineers to compare steam and electric pumping. The power company offers to perform for $11,000 or less, a cheaper guarantee than steam advocates’ higher estimated costs. Arbitration may follow to decide final arrangements.

Water’ Committee Power Company

Red Magic Delights Readers With Houdini’s Tricks

A new supplement to The New York World features Houdini edited content containing baffling tricks, puzzling illusions, and curious tests that captivate the public. The item promises continued public interest and wonder.

New York Magician of

The Real Magic Section of The Sunday World

A promotional blurb touts The Real Magic Section in The Sunday World urging readers to order a copy from their newsdealer to see why it has caught on.

Tan Rea New York’ Sunday World Sunday ‘World

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