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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
INSURGENTS GIVEN SWAT
 BY BRITISH
Consular Offices at Cibral- tar Are Ordered to
 Close Down

GIBRALTAR, Aug. 13.-The Brit ish authorities have ordered the Consular offices of the Spanish Insurgent regime here closed down.
 The order is understood to have been issued on the grounds the Consulate for several months have b e n issuing unauthorized pass ports.
 Great Britain recognizes the Spanish Valencia Government as legitimate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
8 KIDNAPERS
 GO TO PRISON Last Members of Organized Abduction Ring
 Convicted

BINGHAMPTON, N. Y, Aug. 13.- Eight men, said by the Government agents to compose the nations last organized kidnap ring, have been convicted of the 1913 abduction of John J. O'Connell Jr., of Albany. The eight have ben given prison sentenced ranging from 28 to 77 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
RIFLE, PISTOL CLUB 1 TO MEET HAIDA TEAM

A team from the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club will meet team from the Coast Guard cutter Haida Sunday in a competition at Men denhall Range.
 Cars will leave the Federal Build ing at 9 o'clock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
RAIL WORKERS WEIGH 5-CENT
 PAY INCREASE
Hike One-fourth of Union Demand - Amounts to
 $8,000,000 Annually

CHICAGO, Aug. 13. = Represen- tatives of 100000 railroad workers today are meeting to decide wheth- CT to accept scent hour wage increase which was approved by railroads, instead of the 20-cent hike asked by the unions.
 The 5-cent increase is equivalent roughly to a payroll increase of $8,000,000 a year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
FIRE DESTROYS FISHERIES PLANT
Red Bluff Bay Colony in Chatham Strait Re-
 ported Burned

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Aug. 13.- Private advices said that the Red Bluff Bay Fisheries plant on Bar anof Island. Chatham Strait, was destroyed by fire late yesterday No details have been learned.
 The herring reduction plant is believed to be owned by Californi- ans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
FATHER ALLARD SAILS

Father Joseph Allard, Yukon missionary since 1896, sailed south aboard the Princess Alice for his new post at Smithers, near Prince Rupert, B. C., this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
JERRY VUKOv
 DIES ON SHIP

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Aug. 13.- Jerry Vukov, owner and engineer of the sardine fishing boat Morn ing Star, chartered to the Naket Packing Corporation, died Wednes- day in his sleep aboard the boat off Cape Fox as the result of an attack of the heart.
 The body will be sent to Seattle for interment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
BUCKING HEADwINDs

SEATTLE, Aug. 13.-The Signal Corps, United States Army, report ed at 8:39 o'clock this morning, Pacific Coast Time. the Soviet plane. hopping from Moscow. over the top of the world, is bucking terrific headwinds.
 It is indicated that on account of the winds the plane will not reach Fairbanks before o'clock PCT this afternoon.
 All plans for refueling the plane at Fairbanks are completed. The planes next leg is to Edmonton, where there will be more refueling, then to Chicago, to take aboard more fuel and thence to New York, the possible destination if every thing goes we'll
 The four-motored plane has crew of six aboard, Pilot Levanevis- ky Co-pilot Kostenalieff; Navigator Hector Levchenko, who accompan- jed Levanevisky on his flight via Alaska last year; and Mechanics Pobezhimoff, Godoyikoff and Radio Operator Galkoysky.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
HEAD WINDS ARE STRUCK
 BY $ PLIERS
Terrific Gale Reported Pre- vailing Over Top of
 Earth Today
NEARING INTERIOR CITY WHERE PLANE REFUELS
Route May Be Changed Instead of Going East
 May Land Oakland

BULLETIN = FAIRBANKS. Alaska, Aug. 13. - The Soviet plane from Moscow, over the North Pole is expected to arrive anytime. The field is ready for refueIing operations. Pools have been started on the arrival time.
 Weather is clear as a bell in this section. The filers must climb 5000 feet to be sure of. going over the Endicott Moun- tains but the altitude of some other passes is lower.
 Early this afternoon Point Barrow reported a dense fog.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

Sheep should never be sheared nor the fleece put into bags wher the wool is wet or damp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
The Weather

Forecast for Juneau and vii cinity. beginning at pm, Aug. l3. Generally fair tonight and Saturday; gentle to moderate westerly winds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
CHINESE LAND
 BATTERIES IN
 ACTION TODAY
Japanese N av al Guns Re- spond Quickly to Re-
 ported Assault
OPEN WARFARE NOW
 PRACTICALLYSTARTED
City of 3,5OO,0O0 People Seems Doomed-Nation-
 als Rush Vessels to City

BUL LETIN - THINTANO, Aug. 13. = The British cruiser Cumberland is rushing under forced draft to Shanghai with Vice Admiral Sir Charles Lit le, Commander of the Asiatic Fleet aboard.
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FOR SPECIAL FLIGHT

EDMONTON, Alberta. Aug. 13.-- A plane has been chartered here on behalf of the Russian govern ment to fly Soviet Representative Vartinian of Seattle here from van- couver to await the arrival of the polar plane. The plane, owned by the Canadian Airways. Ltd, is pi- loted by Don Lawson. It is due here around p. m.
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NO REPORTS ACKNOWLEDGED

NO REPORTS ACKNOWLEDGED
 SEATTLE, Aug. l3.-The Soviet plane has not acknowledged a wea- ther report for the past five or six hours, it was announced at I0:55 a. m., PCT. Vartinian announced that he felt no anxiety. since he thought radio conditions were good. Vartinian reported that the fliers may go to Edmonton and find bet ter flying conditions east of the Rockies, but their destination, he declared, is still Oakland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug 13.-Consu- lar Constantine Oumansky. Soviet Embassy, said he has obtained in formation concerning the landing facilities at Edmonton. He will transmit reports to the fliers at Fairbanks but said he would not determine definitely what landings they will make beyond Fairbanks, until after he studies reports.
 In event the Soviet fliers land at Edmonton, he will instruct the So- viet representative from Seattle to fly there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

RAIN. FOG AT POLE
 SOVIET POLAR CAMP, North Pole, Aug. 13.--A drizzling rain and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
COMMUNITY CLUB
 FORMALLY OPENS
Pleasing Program Staged Mayor Promises I'm.
 prOvementS

Amid much gajety, bright lights and capacity attendance, the Hope vile Community Club officially opened their new quarters last night Speakers included Mayor Frank Haycs, Rcv. Charles M. Coughlin Rev. T. LcE.y Crosby and Ellis R Akins, president of the club, master of-ceremonieS.
 Large delegations from other com- munity clubs. notably the neighbor- ing Washington Hill and Platts Mills organizations, were present. The program included, in addition to the speakers portion, entertain ment, dancing, and refreshments. Charles K. Ahearn was general chairman of the affair, assisted by a large committee.
 Improvements equal to those granted other communities were promised by Mayor Hayes, who ad- mitted that he was taxpayer for property in that district. Messages of congratulation and future luck conveyed by Rev. James M. Cough lin and Rev. T. LeE1oy Crosby.
 Entertainment included the fol- lowing performers: Mrs. Harry Humiston, Jane Sheehy, Mrs. Fred Benson, Julia Burns, Robert Lowry. Anthony Mecca. Music for dancing was by Cosmo Vendetti and the WPA orchestra. The reception com- mittee was: President Ellis R. Akins; vice e-president, John Grady, Sr.; treasurer, Joseph E. Pilkington: secretary, Miss Anne Sweeney: board of directors, Harvey Pelletier, John Gaffncy and Wilbur Seeley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
PLAINTIFF SEEKS
 $lO,OOO DAMAGES
Bicyclist Injured in Ac- Cident Sues Owner of
 Truck Involved

Permanently disabled when knocked from his bicycle and dragged more than 20 feet by a truck owned by Louis Shindell. De- cember 4, l936. George Brentley to- day brought suit in superior court against Shindell for $i0.000. The suit which is brought by the young setr's brother, Robert Brentley. al- leges that the injuries were due to the negligence of the defendants driver, Anthony L.ettiero.
 The story told in the complaint is that the boy was riding his bicycle at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, pro- ceeding on West Main street near the Y. M. c. A. At the corner of Park place he stopped at a signal from q traffic policeman, and the defendants truck came up alongside him and also stopped. Suddenly, and without warning, according to the complain, and without waiting for the policeman's signal, the truck shot ahead and made right turn. directly across the path of the boy on the bicycle, and into Park place. The bicycle was crushed and carried along for more than 20 feet before the driver of the truck came to a halt. Severe injuries which will per- manently disable the bicyclist are said to have been caused. Attorney A. Henry Weisman represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
- Weekly Sunday School Lesson - THE NEW COMMANDMENT
 Text: John l2:2o-33; l3:34-35

ing Himself. '"The hour" He says "is come that the Son of mar should be glorified." And He adds the mystic words, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, 1t abideth by itself alone; but If 1t die, 1t beareth much fruit"
 He continues in the mystic say- ing concerning the love of life and the losing of life by which one finds it. He is emphasizing very strongly the crucial nature oi Christian discipleship. It is not something easy. It means the link ing of men with Christ in great matters of judgment and destiny.
 The disciples could hardly have understood these mystic words oi Jesus and all He continued to say concerning the Judgment of this world and the casting out of the prince of this world.
 They could hardly have under stood what He meant when he earth, will draw all men unto said, If be lifted up from the myself" But afterwards, in the light of Calvary, they were able to perceive that He had said thii concerning His death.
 for your life.
 What was the essential mean ing of al lthis for the disciples? What Is the meaning of 1t for us today? Jesus says that 1t is all found in the new commandment of love. This is the meaning ot His earthly life and mission: to bring into the world a new order of love. It is this that Is the test of Christian discipleship.
 
 A later writer was to emphasize this when he asked, He that loveth not his brother. whom he hath seen, how can he love God, when he hath not seen?" The best commentary upon this passage in the Gospel of John is to be found fin the fourth chapter of the First Epis- tie of John. There we find set forth very splendidly the whole philosophy of Christian love as c bond between man and man. and as tho one great link between God and man.
 It is the same theme that Paul expounds in the great chapter on love-the 18th of First Corin- thians. It is the greatest theme in earth and heaven. To expe- rience the love of God, and to live that love in act and thought, is the highest possible life for man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Christ. Science
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
 Sunday. February 20

Sunday, February 20
 Christ Jesus" will be the subject of the Lessor. Sermon.
 The Golden Text Is from Hebrews l3:S: Jesus Christ the same yes- terday, and today, and for ever"
 Bible readings include the follow ing passages from John l4: ?, 4-6: Tn my Fathers house are many mansions: if 1t were not 50, I would have told you. go to prepare a place for you. And whither go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, VIC know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, am the way. the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father. but by me-"
 Correlative readings from the Christian Science textbook, "science and Health with Key to the Scrip lures" by Mary Baker Eddy, include the following: Jesus mapped out the path for other. .. Explaining and demonstrating the way of divine Science. he became the way of salvation to all who accepted his word. From him mortals may learn how to escape from evil. The real man being linked by Science to his Maker. mortals need only turn from sin and lose sight of mortal selfhood to find Christ. the real man and his relation to God, and to recognize the divine sonship." (p 38:24-26, p. 3l5:32-7.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
BY VIM. E. GILROY, D.D. Editor of Advance

The shadow of death that hovered over the Master is already evident in the story of this lesson about certain Greeks, evidently devout men who shared the faith of the Israelites, and who were among those who went Up to worship at the feast of the Passover at Jeru- salem.
 They had heard of Jesus, and they wished to know more about Him. There is a certain air of mystery about the narrative. The Greeks came to Philip. and made known to him their wish to see Jesus. Philip seems to have questioned whether the Master would receive them or not. He tells Andrew about 1t, and Andrew and Philip tells Jesus.
 Without any indication whether Jesus had received the Greeks or not, we have the record of His breaking forth in words concern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
CLERGYMAN PLANS
 TALK ON GERMANY
Rev. Richard Enrich to Describe Conditions
 Under Hitler

Rev. Richard Enrich of St. Johns Episcopal church will be the prin- ciral speaker at the March meet 1 Of the N |, League Bunker I-ri Congr. onal church. Hia subject WI Conditions in Ger many Unt Hitler"
 Dr. l. ,.. Jpent several months h Gen / 4a.t summer and has a corSt abe amount of first hand knowledge of fcts not ordinarily released by hiiler's minister of propaganda, Josef Goebbeb. The new curatc at St. Johns has given several talks throughout the city in connection with Germany and all have been well received.
 Another item of business which will be taken up before the talk Monday evening will be the dis '. Sston of facts in connection with tn, coming minstrel show which Is pu. on annually by the Bunker Hill n'S league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
HOLY NAME GROUP OUTLINES PROGRAM eq
SS. Peter & Paul Society in Reorganization Move
 Next Tuesday Night

r Extensive changes arc contem- plated for next years program oi Y the Holy Name society of the Church Of the SS. Peter and Paul 1t was announced today. and 1t is expected that large number of the members of the unit will be on hanc :. at a reorganization meeting wlic!, will take place on Tuesday eve ming in the basement Of the Gcbool LJl members of the society have besi asked to attend the mo ling stl Tuesday, which starts at O. clcck. At that time plans r.il Dc made to include the goftball league which was 50 successful last year and the bowling league. which has proven to be 50 popular during the current season, in the SS. Peter and z Paui Holy Name society. Last year both leagues were under an organ 1z ion known as the Recreation league.
 A slate of new officers will be proposed and voted on at the ses- sion Tuesda..- evening and 1t is ex- peoted that several interesting 2 changes will be made.
 The present officers of the Recrea- tio1 association arc listed as fol- lows: President, John Wrenn; sec- retary and treasurer. George Daly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
SOUTH FEDERATED
(Morning Services)

(Morning serviceD Organ Prelude--Andent Religioso
 ................... Thomt Processional Hymn--Light of Life,
 Enlighten Me Call to WCrShip-- Choral Response--O' Christ of God The Lords Prayer Organ Meditation The Responsive Service The ss Majesty of the Lord. Gloria Reading oi the Scripture Anthem--Male Quartet--"I VIII
 Lift Up Mine Eyes" ........
 ................... Trowbridge Pastoral Prayer Choral Response - Seyen-Fold-- Amen Offertory-Cavatini ........... Rafi gDoxology-- Children,s Story Hymn-Therc's A Wilderness in
 Gods Mercy gerrnon-"Can We Talk About
 tod" Prayer Hecessional Hymn--Our God, Our s Help f Ages Past penediction-- Pcstliide-"The Crusaders" ..,...
 .s... ,....,.s.,,s.,. VOlkHlunIl
 'Evening Scryices) wan Prele1o--Prayer .... Tfuett hynn--Jesiig Calls Us. Ger the
 Tufniilt Gyinn The Heavens Declare They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Lutheran
ZION LUTHERAN

ZION LUTHERAN Rev. Carl A: etenholm. pastor Sunday Gchool and Bible Glass, 9:45 Q. m. Divine Service in Swedish. i0:45 c. m. at which the Hammond Organ will be used. Divine Service fin Thomaston at 3p. m. Tuesday, 800 p. in.-lduna Society meet at
 the home of Mrs. Anna Gus
 tafso1, 5l Walnut street. Wednesday, 500 p. m.-Lenten service. Thursday-- 500 p. m. Silver tea with pro-
 gram and refreshments. Friday
 800 D. m.-Our Young People
 will give C program as guests
 of the Young People of the
 sslem Lutheran church of
 Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
FRIENDS HONOR i ANDREW SILEO
Former Insurance Agent Becomes Tavern Owner;
 Many Guest Attend

Hundreds of friends and relatives ilonored Andrew Sileo last night at the opening of the Prudential tav- ern on Bank street.
 Mfr. Sileo recently retired as an agent of the Prudential Life Insur. ance company. with which firm he was connected for about l5 years. He Is well known in social circles, being a member of the Aviglianese and Caiatinae ConnaZionan society.
 The guests included many prom. inent local Italian Americans. Among those present were: Pros. Atty. Charles Summa, Atty. Frank Summa, Alderman Patrick Pariello. Selectman Domenic Barbiert, presi- dent of the Sannita society and the Young Italian American Democratic club: John De Pastino, president of the Italian American Federation of societies and clubs; Joseph Cic- chiello, president of the Caiatina Connazionan society; Johns Sofrza, vice president of the Italian Ameri- can federation: Anthony Petrillo, member of the board of relief; Domenic Rosa, president of the Aviglianese society; Peter DeLeo, prsident of the Italian American baseball league.
 The following were also among those present: Michael Stolfi, Charles Romaniello, Angelo Cimag- lia, Paddy Murphy, Vito Donate Nardozzi, William Martinelli, Fred Romaniello, Anthony Genovese, Paul Sumna, c. Nido. Vincent Mar
 tinelli, A. F. Lombardi, Domenic Angelillo, Leo Lorusso, Frank Mar dozzi, Vito AccuoSti, Daniel Lovallo, Ralph Sanzere, P. L. 0aggin. Sal- vatore LorusSo, Daniel Summa. Domenic Mecca, Tom Sullivan, Val Gallicchio, Frank Rossi, Domenic Marigotu, Rocco Marigotti, Art. Lertz, Joseph Santoro, James Rossi, Domenic Barbieri, John Sforza, John Barr, Vincenzo Pace. Thomas Margiotta, Charles Mast, Mrs. Jennie Santersiero. Daniel Sabio, Louis Sileo, Angelo Landol1, An- thony Santoro, Neil Willett. George Blenn, Joseph Calvin. T. w. Geog- began, Joseph Landolfi, John Ca- panno, Al Rascucci. P. Raessli, Robert Belts, Nicola Jamele, B. Oricchio, D. Accuosti, Michele Mar tone, Tommaso Telesco, Vincenzo MaStroiani, Frank Lapiano, Angelo Vito Galasso. Leonard Santarsiero, Vincent R. Mole. John Membrino, Leonardo Romaniello, N. Russo, Domenic Florio, Frank Rosa, Jerry Covillo, William Accuosti, Daniel Cammarato, Luciano Mestro, Dom- enic Rosa, Frank Greco, Domenic Telesco. Vito Nardozzi, Charles Mar dozzi. R. J. Ray, Vito Sabia. Joseph A. Galasso, Nicola Piacentino, Mrs. Leonard Santarsieri, Vito Donate Nardozzi, Charles Nardozzi, Ara mando Paolino, Peter J. DiLeo, J. J. rBennan. Angelo Lucia, Al. Florio, Joseph Cicchiello, William Lorusso, Michael Perrone, Antonio Sileo, Nicola Martinelli, Stephen Di La- cambra, Ralph Altieri. Gennaro DeVito, Frank Cicchetti, Giuseppe Pace. Peter Carbo. Leonard Santar- siero, Peter Pace, John Valinci, Leonardo Esposito, Vincenzo Lo- russo, Domenico Santarsiero, Daniel Esposito, Joseph Di Stefano, Vito Coviello, Donate Coviello, Vito San-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST The Order of Service Sunday, Feb. 28
OuHUWJJ HNV' |U Il:OO a. m. Morning Worship

lGsVv A. Bls tvhVthbB ssvADA''P Organ Prelude, "Intermezzo' Processional hymn.
 Call to Worship (Responsive) Surely the Lord is in this place. i. This is none other but the house of God and this is the gate of heaven. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and Saveth such as are Of a contrite spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be &C., ceptable in Thy sight, Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Prayer of Invocation. The Lords Prayer.
 Choral Response "Choralc" Decius Responsive lesson.
 Gloria Patri
 The Scripture Lesson The Pastoral Prayer The Ofiertory Anthem Ave Verum," Elgar.
 Prayer of Dedication Hymn.
 Sermon "The City and Christ"
 Rev. David P. Gaines Hymn (Tune: "GermanyD Prayer of Benediction. Organ Postlude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
SALVATION ARMY

Adjutant and Mrs. Hugo Wibcrg oficers- in charge.
 Sunday services will be as follows
 2 D. m. Sunday School. 3 D. m Service at Brookside Home. G:3( D. m. Young Peoples meeting. 7:3( D. m. Open air meeting. 8 p. m Salvation meeting. Major J. Green assisted by the New Haven corps band of 25 pieces will be in charge of services all day.
 Monday, D. m. Girls Handi- craft Club meeting. Tuesday, D. m. Corps Cadet brigade supper and class. 7:30 D. m. Band prac- tice conducted by Bandmaster Rob- ert Roach. Wednesday, 8 ?. m public meeting. Thursday, 7:30 D. m. Women'S Home League and Boys Handicraft Class. Friday and Saturday, 8 p. m., public meetings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
FORUM--7:3O F. M.

FORUM--7:3O r. M. Prclude--Melody and lntermezzo .............. EhIkeI Hyn,n-The Shadows of the Evening
 Hours
 Invocation and Lords Prayer Soprano Solo-Love Never Faileth Illustrated Iecture-"Japan. It's
 Contrast and Beauty. MT. Lewis Offertory-Impromptu ...... Parker Question Period
 Hymn-The Lord Be With Us Benediction
 Postlude--Risoluto .'....... Parker
 Lewis W. Crane, who has travelled extensively in twenty-seven coun- tries on four continents, and has re- gently returned from an extended trip to Japan and Manchukuo. will speak at the forum tomorrow night
 March 7-Union mass meeting at St. Johns church. Sermon by Rev Theodore 0. Bobilin of the First Methodist church.
 March 14--Dr. Harry A. Over street, noted psychologist and head of the department of philosophy at the College of the City of New York. Subject: Uses and Misuses of the Mind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL Sunday, February 28
 1O:3O a. m.

The Order of Morning Worship Preludc--Andante, from Sonata V ................... Mendelssohn The processional Hymn--Come,
 Thou Almighty King The Call to Worship, Invocation and
 Lords Prayer Junior Anthem ............ Nichol Responsive Reading Gloria Patri
 Baritone Solo-Thc Voice in the | Wilderness ................. Scott The Scripture Reading Prayer
 Ofiertory Anthcm--Immortal. In- 1 visible ................ Thlman Doxology
 The Children's Sermon Hymn-Whcn Survey the Won
 drous Cross Sermon--"Our Leadership The Recessional Hymn--O Master,
 Let Me Talk With Thee Benediction Postlude--Andante. religioso. from
 Sonata W .......... MendelsSohn
 The flowers tomorrow will be in memory of Deacon and Mrs. Charles Benedict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Colored Church to
 Greet Mary Gorham

Mary v. Gorham. secretary of the Youth Council of New England and a resident of Bridgeport, will speak to the Youth Council of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion chu:c.l tomor- row. Sunday school will be held at 12:30 o'clock.
 Rev. A. A. Perry, pastor. will speak on Look and Live" at the 10:45 a. m. services. At 7:45 p. m. a pro- gram entitled, "Sermon of Sermon cites" vii be given by members of the parish.