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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

6

Another Choir Singer May Be Star Witness

New Jersey authorities question Minnie Clark in the Hall Mills murder case. If love letters between Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills are corroborated, Clark could become a key witness in the forthcoming trial of Mrs Frances Stevens Hall and the Stevens brothers and cousin. Clark sang in the choir with Mrs Mills at the New Brunswick church.

Jersey City N. J Hall-Mills Gs Os Minnie Clark Eleanor Mills Miss Clark Edward Wheeler Hall Mills Underwood Tao Frances Stevens Hall Henry Willie Stevens Henry Carpender Clark Nev Hall New Brunswick

Two Marines Die in Quantico Auto Crash

Two Marines were killed and three injured when a car crash occurred about a mile from the Quantico Marine base in Virginia. The deceased were Privates William Jones Orman of Worcester Massachusetts and Wilbur Albert Duchman of Patterson New York. Injured were Privates Wallace Axford of Hubbell Michigan and L A Scott of Metropolis Illinois and Marine Gunner Charles H Burr. The four privates were by an automobile parked on a road between Quantico and Triangle when a vehicle driven by Gunner Burton struck their car, officers reported.

Washington Quantico William Jones Orman Worcester Mass Wilbur Albert Duchman Patterson N. Y Wallace Axford Hubbell Mich L. A. Scott Metropolis Charles H Burr

Mississippi River Flood Drenches Illinois and Iowa

The Mississippi rose over ten feet above flood stage at Quincy Illinois with 15 feet logged, while Beards town and Green Bay district near Burlington Iowa faced inundation. Skunk Creek breached a dyke, sending water into low lands as workers failed to seal the break and residents moved to higher ground.

Chicago Indiana Illinois Quincy Burlington Iowa Beardson Ill Green Bay District Ilinois

Daugherty Named In New York Travel Evidence In 1921 Case

The government presented documents alleging Harry M Daugherty was in New York on September 30 1921 when Thomas W Miller presented Richard Merton with checks for 6453979 97 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Miller and Daugherty then officials are on trial for conspiring to defraud the government by releasing assets of the American Metals Company Buckner the U S attorney filed travel vouchers and railroad records showing Daugherty and Jesse W Smith returned from Ohio on September 20 keeping them in New York through September 30.

Associated Press New York Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Richard Merton Ritz-Carlton Daugherty Miller Merton American Metals Company United States Buckner Railroad Pullman Jesse W. Smith Ohio

Mellon’s Trip Declared Pleasure Vacation by Secretary

Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon arrived from abroad and told reporters his trip was a pleasure vacation. He refused to discuss European affairs or national issues, noting he met leaders including Italy’s Premier Mussolini in Rome. He disembarked at quarantine aboard a special revenue cutter.

Associated Press New York Rome Arzivetor Berengaria

Secretary Denies Making Statements Abroad

The secretary asserts he did not issue any statements while abroad and claims he spoke more to the press on this trip than he did elsewhere. The exchange centers on attributed remarks and the secretary’s denial of comments during travel.

Cody and Normand Wed in Early Morning Ventura Ceremony

Ventura dispatch reports film actor Lou Cody and screen actress Mabel Normand wed at 3 A M after a county recorder's order. The ceremony followed an attempted elopement and a later ceremony an hour after the initial alarm, per official statements.

Lou Cody Mabel Normand Associated Press Ventura Cal Thomas Nielandt

Sunday church services and a special meeting note

Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Supt Nelson F Richards morning service at 11 00 speaker Thomas W Mathews subject Three Women Named Mary follow an important meeting all members urged present Christian Endeavor 645 p m First Brethren Berryville Pike Rev Emmerson Robart pastor Sunday school 930 a m classes for all Morning worship 11 00 theme The Value of Biblical Giving no evening service due to Children Summer Bible School program at Maurertown church members and friends urged to attend a special business meeting and social Monday 7 45 p m

Nelson F. Richards Thomas W. Mathews Mary Christian Endeavor Brethren Church Maurertown

Closing conference year service at church

Next Sunday morning will be the closing service for this conference year with 11 a.m. preaching and 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. led by Miss Ethel Carpenter. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. led by Silas Cather. Junior meeting Wednesday 4 p.m. and a short official board session after services.

Christian Endeavor Ethel Carpenter Silas Cather Official Board

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Washington and Boscawen Streets. Rector Rev R B Nelson. 8 a m holy communion. 9 45 a m children’s service and Sunday school. 11 a m morning prayer and sermon Man’s Greatest Need. 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon Christ and Sympathy. Services at Stephens City 9 a m.

Washington and Boscawen Sts R. B. Nelson Stephens City

First Baptist Church East Cork Street Service Notices

The First Baptist Church East on Cork Street led by Pastor Rev T Clark preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm with morning message The Meaning of Missions to Christ and evening message The Balances of God Sunday school begins at 9 45 with beginners and primaries In the 6 30 program the Senior B Y P U features a marriage of B Y F U and Miss B Y P U Spirit officiated by the pastor All members urged to attend 100 percent

First Baptist Church East Cork Street T. Clark

Presbyterian Church Schedule on South Loudoun Street

The congregation on South Loudoun Street invites all to worship with Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. Services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Presbyterian Church Loudoun Street F. T. McFaden

Grace Lutheran Church Service Schedule with Sermon Series

Grace Lutheran on West Rowan Street invites strangers and visitors to Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 11 with Pastor C A Freed delivering sermons. Luther League meets at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m features a sermon titled The Gospel Why Four Gospels as the first in a New Testament values series.

Luther League

Salvation Army Announces Services at Court House

Adjutant Craig and Captain Ida Ellis announce open air services in front of the Court House Saturday at 7 30 p m and evangelistic services at 8 p m. Sunday meetings at the Jail 11 a m Sunday school 2 30 p m and Bible classes for all ages. Regular services 8 p m Tuesday and Thursday. Union Chapel services Martinsburg pike 3 30 p m Sunday school and 7 45 p m Wednesday. All welcome.

Salvation Army Army Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike

Gainesboro Methodist Church Service Schedule

Pastor H W Lindamood leads Gainesboro church activities with Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m Redland holds Sunday school at 2 30 p m and sermon at 3 30 p m Wesley Chapel conducts Sunday school at 1 a m and sermon at 7 30 p m Pine Grove hosts Sunday school at 10 a m and class meeting at 11 a m Green Spring offers Sunday school at 2 30 p m Old Bethel invites for Sunday school at 10 a m

Gainesboro H. W. Lindamood Redland Wesley Chapel Pine Grove Green Spring Old Bethel

Sermon Series Planned at St Stephen's C M E Church

The Rev J A Young D district evangelist Evergort D of Washington is invited to preach a series of sermons at St Stephen's C M E Church on Cameron Street in September 1928 under Pastor B L Ingraham.

ST. Stephen’s C. M. E. Church Cameron Street B. L. Ingrahm J A. Young D. District Evergort the Washington

Italian Steamer Sinks Off British Coast with All Hands Lost

Lloyd's reports the Italian steamer Witenia sank off the British coast with all hands. The Homeric rushed to the scene but found no one aboard, while nearby fishing craft and a Belgian lifeboat were observed. the fate of the crew remained uncertain.

Cate de Tella Enenia Lloyd’s Homeric Indian London Norfolk Ellenia Homer Valencia Lloyd's Says

Delegates Return From Virginia Synod Meeting

Clergymen and elders who attended the annual meeting of the Presby terian Synod of Virginia in Richmond have returned home. The next gathering is likely to be held in Staunton. Attendees from Winchester and Frederick County include Rev. F. T. McFaden, Rev. Charles D. Gilkeson, Rev. George Smith, Rev. Joseph S. Duvall, Rev. T. H. Daffin, Fank Crawford, J. S. Haldeman and W. B. O'Neal.

Presbyteran Synod of Virginia Richmond Staunton Winchter Frederick “County F. T. McFaden Charles .D. Gilkeson É ‘Ioge Smith Joseph S. Duvall T. H. Daffin Fan

Leader of Bandit Reaches Washington Amid Calls for Action

In Washington late today the leader of a bandit group arrived, prompting red officials to move quickly to identify all involved. State Department officials withheld action pending inquiry. It may be advisable to press Mexico City on protecting American citizens near the border. The Rosenthal kidnapping marks another crime in a long string of incidents provoking protests from Washington. The extent of a possible trend remains uncertain.

Washington Red State Department Mexico City Rosenthal America For & Ion

Banquet Highlights Virginia Prohibition Union Meeting

Delegates from many counties met at Radford State Teachers College for a two day event with reports from unions, a Blacksburg trip, and a banquet. Mrs. S Hortense Ropp spoke on encouragement and the group showcased gains, boosters, and efforts against liquor.

Howard M. Roge Dinin Hall Teachers’ College Central Christian Churc Kopp Wednesda Blacksburg Hortens Ropp Roanoke Central Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Brown East Radford Virginia Caspar Susie Cutherall Hoffman Kathleen Lester N. Cutherall Lillian Sheppard J. P. McConnell Virginia Anti-Saloon League Blue Gate

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