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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
INTERNATIONAL
 EGG CONTEST

In the thirty-ninth week of the con- test at Storrs the Leghorns made d clean sweep for the week with but one exception, namely the Oregons. Pen B, A. P. Robinson, Calverton, N. Y, won first place with total of 51 eggs. Pen ST, Oak Hill Estate, Uniontown, Pa., was second with 50 eggs. Pens 53, Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis, Ore, 59 Exmoor Farms Lebanon, Pa, and 65 Green dale Farms, Greendale. N. Y, wera all tied for third place with a weekly production of 49 eggs each. Five pens of Leghorns were tied for fourth place with a production of 4S eggs for the week. The following pens were the winners of fourth place: 64, G. P. Piatt, Wallingford, Pa, 66 Dautrick Bros, Winsted, Ct, 7S, E. A. Ballard, Chestnut Hill, Pa. and 90, W. E. Kieft, Springfield, III. The total production for the week was 3335 eggs, or AIS per cent. One change has taken place among the three best pens of the Rhode Island Reds. Pen 40 Pequot Poultry Farms, southport, NOnn., mas. ldhen the place of pen 36, Chas. H. Lane, Southboro, Mass. No other change has taken place among the three best pens in each of the principal va rieties.
 For the last few weeks the hens seem to continue to fall off in their producing ability which only goes to show that some hens are not doing much toward filling the egg basket. Most of the hens that are not laying are just slackers. Consequently from now on it is very desirable that these poor producers be eliminated from the flock in order to produce the greatest quantity of eggs at the least possible cost The culling demon strations have proven that it pays. At a recent culIing bee 826 hens were court-martialed as being slackers from flock of 1403. The results of this demonstration showed that the egg production for the week pr2- vious to the demonstration was 2100 eggs, or an average of 300 per day. The egg production for the week fol- lowing the demonstration was 2395, or an average of 342 per day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
2S PLAYERS SOON {.
 SOLDIERS.
Form First Group to Be Sent By League to
 Entertain.

Twenty eight actors and actresses of note soon will be entertaining Amer ican soldiers and sailor$in Y. M. c, A. and K. of c. .huts and Red Cross hos pitals overseas, says the New York World. The party is the first to be sent across by the "Over There" Lea que formed nj May, of which George M. Conan is President. and E. r, AL bee, head of the United Booking Off, fices, is Vice President.
 The party, which travels without stage properties or costumes, owing to space restrictions, is divided into five units, each to tour practically the en- tire expeditionary force. The at fractions are each one and a quarter hours long, which coincides with the period between "chow" and taps.
 In the first group are Will M. Cres- sy, Blanche Dayne, Corinne Francis, Tony Hunting, Harry Adler, David Lerner. Paula Sherman, Alfred Ar mand, Hal Pierson, D. c. MacIver, Howard T. Collins, Helene Davis, Geo. A. Moore, Leo Donnelly, Helen Golf, Irene Franklin, Burton Green, Kelly and Pollock. William J. Kennedy, Margaret Mayo, Elizabeth Brice, Will Morrissey, Inez Wilson, Henry Sou vaine, Madeleine Glyn, Amy Norton and Kate Condon.
 Rehearsals of the acts have been supervised by Winthrop Ames and Jas. Forbes at the Little Theatre and have received "tryouts" at nearby camps.
 About 500 stage players have vol unteered for the work, not infrequent- ly giving up large salaries to draw the regulation pay of $2 a day given by the league, travelling expenses being paid by the '. M. c. A. The enlist ment is for a minimum of three months, but members of the present party have agreed to stay as long as the boys wish"
 The league also supplies coaches to train soldiers to stage their own shows For this purpose costumes and wigs are needed, particularly those suitable for minstrel and comedy work. Man. agers and costumers in New York have been generous in giving such material, and twenty crates have been shipped, but more is in demand. Such articles may be sent to the Little Thae- tre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
Camp.


 Camp is still in activity. MT. Til ton who has been the leader for two weeks returns tomorrow to resume his labors in the city. The executive conferred the monogram "C. M.' up on MT. Tilton this week as coveted honor in camp history. New regis trations for camp are Edward Bar rott, of Troop No. 34; John Alison End, Siegmund Schwartz, both of Troop No. 16 and Arthur Schietinger of Troop No. 2S.
 Any leaders or scouts who have good pictures Of the camp will con- fer a favor upon the movement by presenting one of each to Scout head quarters.
 Scout Executive has tried to equip each Scoutmaster in the city with copy of Keeping Fit" If any scout master did not receive one he may secure one at local headquarters. This pamphlet is issued by the U. S. Bureau of Education in cooperation with the Medical Section, Council of National Defense.
 Next week Will De puDllSneu Lne names of all those who have won the camp letter "M" thus far this season.
 Beginning next Monday for the next two weeks, Scoutmaster Stoors and Deputy Commissioner Maitland will be in camp the entire time. Much scouting education will be undertaken at this time and it is hoped that many examinations will be passed.
 The following have received War Savings Stamp Achievement Buttons from the National Council, Boy Scouts of America. The requirement was to sell stamps to twenty-five different in- dividuals: Walter Thomas, Troop No. 8; William Nickel, Troop No. 10; Will liam Crouch, Troop No. 10; Edward Barratt, Troop No. 34; Arthur War ner, Troop No. 12; William Angliss, Troop No. 21; Charles Crosby, Troop No, 20; Benjamin Frankel, Troop No. 26; Joseph Mason, Troop No. 27; Will liam Parker, Troop No. 29i Herbert Aufford, Walter Oddly and John Young of Stratford Troop No. 1,
 The following colors are the only ones available at present for Scout neckerchiefs: Royal blue, sky blue, lemon, dark brown. orange, gray, black and light green,
 Troops No. 25, Stratford No. l, Fairfield No. 2, are receiving notices this week that 1t is time to re-register for 1918-19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
MAY CONFISCATE
 GERMAN CLOTHES

Amsterdam. Aug. 8. - Threats of coming confiscation of the contents of German wardrobes. in order to collect 100000 civilian suits for war work CTS, are the subject of satire in many of the newspapers in Berlin and else where.
 The Vorwaerts chuckles over the possibility that won Hertling may have to appear at Court in patched pants and that von Kuehlmann may arrive at the Peace conference with holed elbows. One humorist suggests that, to save clothes, all persons over 55 years of age be ordered to remain in bed until eighteen months after the war. Another recommends wide spread cultivation of the fig tree.
 The threats have. however, had ef- feet In Munich, it is reported, thir- teen thousand complete suits have been given up although only 11,500 were demanded.
 Berlin is still hopelessly behind and many complaints of unfairness are made about the number of suits re- quired from the metropolis, eight times more than was demanded from Munich whereas Berlin is only four times the size of Munich.
 Complaints are manifest of hard ships on the lower and middle class es. Radical newspapers accuse the authorities of undue consideration to the wealthy classes. c
 On the other hand, one of the Elm peror's Court Chamberlains indignant- ly writes to the papers that he offer ed a good suit with the lining some what damaged but it was refused and he is now wearing it himself daily.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF
 AMERICA HEADQUARTERS NOTES

Senior Patrol was absent. Scout Connor was appointed leader, Fifteen members were present. Treasurer's s report read and accepted. The troop wishes to congratulate Scouts Chase and F. Marston upon receiving their ''M" at camp. The troop voted to purchase three gallons of ice cream for our next regular meeting. Motion made and passed that inspection take place at our next meeting. Our scoutmaster, MT. Joraleman, gave some first aid demonstrations. Meet ing adjourned at S:30.
 Warren Biebel,
 Scribe, Pro. Tenn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
SHORTAGE OF COAL

Dublin Aug S-There is short age of coal in Ireland, and MT. Bur gess. the Irish representative of the Coal Controller, has been recom- mending for domestic use the em- ployment of peat with which Ireland abounds. Peat is universally used in rural Ireland but 1t is hardly used at all in the towns
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
''BIY WAR CREED"

From time to time during the past year the pastor of Newfield Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Daniel M Lewis, has presented his views and convictions on the changing as we'll as the permanent phases of the war un- der the general subject. My War Creed" Sunday morning he will give the fourth sermon in the series.
 The morning and evening services as well as the Sunday school are main
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
STORAGE FOR EXPORTS BARRED

Chicago, Aug. 3-Transcontinenta railroads are refusing western expor- ters warehouse space in Chicago for goods going to the Orient. The req son given is that every effort is being made to clear up coast terminals and docks, and that all western shipments are to be discouraged for time being.
 No official order has been issued to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
Troop No. If, Ernest F. Richards, s.M


 Our regular meeting was opened at S:00. Thirty scouts and three of ficials were present. Motion made and passed that a new point system be adopted. Fred Nolting, our heavy weight has the record of breaking fourteen spring boards at Seeley's pond where the scouts of the troop enjoyed a, swim. He only weighs about 155 pounds and is the largest and oldest member of our troop. The Pathfinder Girls have invited us to their entertainment. Our scouts are going to have a surprise for them. Our baseball team is still in existence and Captain Brosler has resigned his position. William Besser was ap- pointed in his place. MT. Richards is much interested in the troops team. Our assistant scoutmaster will take hike with the scouts to Pink Rock park.
 A1barf Uaake Soribn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
Albert Weeks, Scribe.
Troop No. s4.. Theodore Gebhardt, s.M.

Troop No. 34,. Theodore Gebhardt, SIM.
 Troop No. S4 enjoyed very pleas ant evening at the headquarters of Troop No. 10 in the First Presbyterian church last meeting night. A short talk was given by Rev. MT. Alison, after which the boys gave an illustra- tion of the fireman's lift in con test. The boys also did some signal ling which Scout Commissioner Malt land and Scout Executive Argetsinger were present to witness. Scout Ed ward Barratt was awarded an Ace Medal" for selling War Savings Stamps to 25 individual purchasers amounting to $250. The scouts were served with Ice cream, after which we adjourned with some yells. The Scout Master and members of Troop No. S4 wish to thank MT. Storrs and his troop for the good time and we hope to be be able to return 1t sometime in the near future.
 Jesse L. Williams, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

The Federal Trade Commission is sued complaints against the Miller Cooper Ink Co. and the Kansas City Printing Ink Co.,, both of Kansas City, for unfair trade practices,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

carry out this policy, But 1t has been inttmated that clear line for essen tials is needed. This Is construed here as a government necessity,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

tained throughout the year. as a set tied policy The numbers present fully justify the effort. During Aug list the hour of evening service will be I:45 instead of 7:So. All services be- gin promptly. The invitation is most cordial to all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Until further notice the last mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment, Union avenue and Orange street, will be low mass at 10 o'clock instead of 10:30 a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Sacred Heart church, 71s Myrtle avenue. Rev. Richard Moore, LL D !, pastor. Low masses, S, ', s, g, 10 and II. Sunday school after mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. Mary's, Pembroke street, corner Of Steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor. Low mass, at 7:30 and g. High mass at 10So; children attend the o'clock mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Howard J. Bradley, formerly resi- dent at 1162 Barnum avenue, but now in the service of Uncle Sam in the Navy, is one of the many Bridge port boys who chose that branch to aid in the fight for democracy. He formerly worked for his father, John F. Bradley, a contractor and builder. but enlisted in the Navy, Dec, IS last in the hydroplane branch ,and has made one over-sea trip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Grace M. D. church, corner Clinton ana Fairfield avenues, Rev. A. J. Martin, pastor. Sunday school and mems class, 9:45 a. m. The men will meet at the parsonage, next door to the church on Clinton avenue. Preach Ing service at Il; sermon subject,
 The Wrestling of the Race"I Even ing worship at 7:45. The pastor will have for his subject, When God Winked at Ignorance" Prayer meet ing Wednesday evening at 7:45. The public is invited to all services. Red Cross meets in the church Friday af- ternoon at o'clock, and evening at 7:3O.
 Summerfield M. E. church, Barnum avenue, near Central avenue, B. F. Kidder, D. D., pastor. The postor will preach at 10:30 a. m. and ' p. m. Morning subject, Lights and Shad- ows'; evening, "The Passing of Sum mer." Sunday school at F m. Mon day, 7:45 p. m., monthly meeting of the official board. Tuesday, 2:9O D. m., meeting of the Kings Daughters for Red Cross work at the home of Mrs. Wells, 300 Ridgefield avenue. 1 Wednesday, 7:45 p. m., midweek prayer services. Thursday, the La dies Aid society will meet at the church for Red Cross work from g a. m till D. m. Bring lunch. 1 Newf1eld M. E. church, Stratford and Central avenues, Rev. Daniel M. Lewis, pastor. Morning worship at 1O:9O; sermon by the pastor My War i Creed Sunday school at noon, R. E. Evans, Supt. Evening worship at 7:2O Sermon by the pastor Seats free Monday evening, official board meet ing. Wednesday evening, ' o'clock, preparatory membership class; 7:45 aH-church prayer meeting. Monday evening and Thursday and Friday af- Iternoons, Red Cross work. More workers needed.
 l Trinity M. E. church, North avenue and Remer street, Rev. John Patter- son, patsor. Sunday school at 9:45. Morning worhsip at Il; topic, Being Different" Epworth League at 6:30; leader, Irene Hurd. Evening service on the lawn at 7:30. Sermon, The Best of the Patriarchs." Bible study and prayer on "Wednesday evening at IS, followed by Sunday school board meeting. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2:3o.
 First Presbyterian church, State street and Myrtle avenue, Alexander Alison, Jr., pastor. Services at Il and 7:15. The pastor will speak Evening service on the lawn. Sunday school ! Joe ah come.
 Peoples Presbyterian church. Lau- rel and Park avenues, Rev. H. A. Da- venport, minister. Prayers, 9:3o a. m. Sunday school, 9:45 and church at Il o'clock. Rev. c. W. Simpson speaks at both services. c. B. consecration meeting at 6:3O, Miss Reach in charge.
 Calvary Baptist church, Connecticut avenue and Bunnell street, Rev. W.
 B. Oakley. pastor: 10:30, morning ser vice, followed by the Lords Supper. Rev. Frank Place of Charlotte, Vt, will preach. Bible school at F. No evening service.
 First English Lutheran church, Lau- rel avenue and Grove street, H. c. Aroh, pastor. Sunday school at 9:3O
 a. m. Sermon at 1O3O a. m.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist, s71 Lafayette street. Sunday service and
 Sunday school at Il a. m. Wednes-
 day evening testimonial meeting at 8
 Reading room, First-Bridgeport Ma
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
Sunday Services
 In The Churches

Church of the Nativity, Carson street and Trumbull road 2:15, Sunday school; 3:115, evensong and sermon.
 St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwcod avenues. Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a. m.
 Christ church, Courtland street, will worship with St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwood avenues, dur ing August Services at and 10:S0 g. m. hev. MT. Shea will take charge.
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenues, Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr., rector. Services at 8 and 10:3O a. m. Rev. F. c. H. Wen del will oflciate.
 Trinity church, Broad street and Fairfield avenue, Rev. Father Taylor, priest in cahrge: a. m., Holy Com munion; 10 a, m, Maths; 10:30 a. m., choral mass and sermon; 7:30 p. m., choral evensong.
 St. Luke's church, Stratford avenue and Sixth street. Holy Communion at 8; Holy Communion and sermon at 10:30; school at 10. Picnic at Seaside Park, Wednesday, 9:30. Red Cross work Tuesday and Thursday and Monday night.
 Rev. Benjamin F. Root, rector of St. PauPs Episcopal church, will leave tomorrow morning with his family for Twin Lakes. During his absence the work of the parish will be under the charge of the Rev. Adelbert P. Chap man, whose address will be No. PIT Beechwood avenue and telephone number Barnum 4095. MT. Chapman will off1ciate after the first Sunday of +h month. The officiating clergyman bn the first Sunday, Aug. 4, will be Rev. Samuel McKibbon of Bayonne, N. J.
 United Congregational church, cor ner Gilbert and Broad streets, Rev. William Horace Day, minister. Morn ing service at il. The Rev. Charles F. Aked, D. D., IL. D., will preach; subject, Paul at the Indians Grave ---Fiction That is Truer Than Fact" Soprano solo, 70 for the Wings of g. G'ove," Mendelssohn.
 Kings Highway church, Spring street, near Noble avenue. Sunday school at 9:45. Prayer service for our "Sammies" at Il. No evening service during August.
 First M. B- church, Rev. George M. Brown, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and p. m. Rev. James M Yard will supply. Morning subject, "A New Call to Prayer" Evening subject, "Si- 7heria, Japan and United States" MT Yard is a speaker of much force and commands your attention. Sunday school and Mems Assembly at 9:45 Bpworth League at 6. Midweek meet ing at Wednesday evening. Red Cross activities Tuesday and Friday.
 Washington Park M E. church Barnum and Noble avenues, Rev. A. F Campbell, minister. Sunday school at 9:45. Communion service at II a. m. Evening preaching at 7:30; sub ject, England and Four Years of War; Wednesday evening, at 7:45, prayer meeting led by MT. John W. Barnes of the Second Baptist church.
 German Evangelical Lutheran St. Paulus church, 66 Harriet street, Rev F. ". Klein. pastor. Sunday school at9:15. In chapel on Hollister Bsights at 10 o'clock. Morning service at 10:30 August Il, great celebration of the 18th anniversary of the congrega- ton. Rev. Dr. Berkemeier of Mount vernor will be the speaker of the day. Particulars next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03
ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Augustine's church, corner of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street, Rev. James B. Nihill, P R., pastor. Masses Sunday at 6, '. 8. g, 10, il a. m. Evening services at 7:30.
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 6:15.
 St. Charles, 1255 East Main street. Rev. Patrick McGivney, pastor. Low masses, and 9:15. Children's mass S Last mass 10:3o. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening at 2. ..
 Holy Rosary 1885 East Washington avenue, Rev. Angelo De Toro, pastor. Low masses, 6, 1880. Children's mass, g. High mass, 10:S0.
 St. Peters, 521 Howard avenue, Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses at 2, 6, 0:15 and 10:3O a. m.
 St. Patrick's, S51 North avenue, Rev. John Lynch, pastor. Low masses, 7:SO and g. Children's mass, 9:30. High mass 1e:So.
 St. Johns of Nepomuck Slovak, 32O Brooks street, Rev. Andrew Komal a, pastor. Low masses, ' and 8. Chil- dren's mass, g. High mass. 10:30. St Anthonys French R. c. church. The masses on Sunday will be at S:30 and 10:30.
 St. MichaeTs (Polish), BIO Sterl'ng street, Rev. Alphone L. Figlewskl pastor. Low masses, : and s:15. High mass, 10:30.
 St. Stephens (Hungarian). Spruce corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. Ste. phen Chernitzky. pastor. Low masses 7:30 and g. High mass, 10:3o.
 St. Georges Lith. R. c. church Park avenue. Sunday masses 8 anG 1o:sO. Vespers and benediction 4 D m Week day mass 7:3O. M. A. Pan. kovski. pastor.
 CELERY PLANTS
 RlSO PER 100 s
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Christ church, Courtland street. will worship with St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwood avenues, dur ing August. Services at s and 1o:SO B. m. hev. MT. Shea will take charge.
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Troop No. 24, John Jorale1nan, s. NJ.
 Meeting held in the church. Our
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor, celebrated as follows Low mass S:30 and high mass 10:3o. Ves- pers 7:3O p. m. Daily mass R.1k
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The Department of Agriculture fore casted the cotton crop at 13,619, ,000 bales of 800 pounds each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenues, Rev. Stephen Fish sherman, Jr., rector. Services at 8 and 10:30 a. m. Rev. F. c. H. Wen del will offlciate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Trinity church, Broad street and Fairfield avenue, Rev. Father Taylor, priest in cahrge: a. m., Holy Com munion; 10 a. m, Maths; 10:30 a. m., choral mass and sermon; 7:3O D. m, choral evensong.
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St. Luke's church, stratford avenue and Sixth street. Holy Communion at 8; Holy Communion and sermon at d0;30; school at 10. Picnic at Seaside Park. Wednesday, 9:30. Red Cross work Tuesday and Thursday and Monday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

First English Lutheran church, Iau- rel avenue and Grove street, H. C.. Aroh, pastor. Sunday school at 9:3O a. m. Sermon at 10:3O a. m.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist, s71 Lafayette street. Sunday service and Sunday school at Il a. m. Wednes- day evening testimonial meeting at &. Reading room, frst-Bridgeport Ma tional Bank building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

Church of the Nativity, Carson street and Trumbull road: 2:15, Sunday school; a:115, evensong and sermon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. Georges Lith. R. c. church. Park avenue. Sunday masses and 1o:aO. Vespers and benediction D. m Week day mass 7:3O. M. A. Pan kovski. pastor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwcod avenues. Sunday, and 10:30 a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. Stephens (Hungarian), Spruce, corner of Bostwick avenue. Rev. Ste pl1en Chernitzky, pastor. Low masses, 7:30 and g. High mass, 10:3o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

German Evangelical Lutheran St. Paulus church, 66 Harriet street, Rev. F. ". Klein. pastor. Sunday school at9:15. In chapel on Holrister Bkights at 10 o'clock. Morning service at 1O:30. August Il, great celebration of the 18th anniversary of the congrega- ton. Rev Dr. Berkemeier of Mount vernor will be the speaker of the day. Particulars next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

United Congregational church, cor ner Gilbert and Broad streets, Rev. William Horace Day, minister. Morn ing service at il. The Rev. Charles IF. Aked, D. D., ILL. D., will preach; subject, Paul at the Indians Grave ---Fiction That is Truer Than Fact" Soprano solo, 70 for the Wings of g. G'ove," Mendelssohn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-03

St. MichaeTs (Polish), BIO Sterling street, Rev. Alphone L. FiglewskI, pastor. Low masses, and s:15. High mass, 10;30.
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Kings Highway church, Spring street, near Noble avenue Sunday school at 9:45. Prayer service for our "Sammies" at il. No evening service during August