Yearly Salvation Army Relief Report Details 1927 Budget and Aid
The Salvation Army advisory board approved a 4700 dollar budget for the year ending December 31. The report lists receipts of 4897.42 including 1509.38 from local corps and 8024.22 from the Community Chest, with expenditures totaling 4884.18 leaving 10.24. Evangelistic activities report 708 meetings, 249 converts, 1106 hours visiting the sick, 1133 families visited, War Cry 5000 distributed, indoor and outdoor attendance over 25,000. Relief work aided 1872 people with food, 1028 Christmas gifts and toys, 1504 clothing pieces, 260 shoes, and 286 families helped on average five per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
Thwrd
C. Fi Brown
Betlley
James H. Wright
E. Doane
Don F. Smith
Walle
Peake
A. Hillstrom
Alexfinder
N. R. Dickson
Reis
Young
People's Department
Before Baby Comes Comfort Of Mothers Friend
Externally applied soothing product for expectant mothers praised by three generations. It relaxes tissues to ease prenatal distress and softens skin. Mrs Selah Mabe of Lawsonville NC reports a low, painless delivery. Sold at all drug stores with a free booklet offer from Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Mabe
Lawsonville
N. C
Bradfield Regulator Co
Desk
Atlanta, Ga
Gordon Re elected School Tax Collector Contends for Budget
The board discussed budget cuts and staffing at the Junior High, with emphasis on reducing expenses to meet taxpayers’ expectations. Superintendent Dewey reported enrollment figures and upcoming events, including the June commencement and summer school plans. The board approved hiring a new teacher at a salary not exceeding Miss Albert’s and debated the need for a band master and tax collector election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage One
Mise Albert
Miss Albert Mr Love
Uber Watehdog
Te Ythessary
Tle
Chiciemiin
Firianue
Dawey
Samor
Dewey
Bowrd
M. J. Blanden
May McCurmick
Jin Pharge
Iinkaum
Patterson
Miss Albert
Hillstrom
Love
Finance Committee
Promising weight gain pill ad targets teens
A vintage style advertisement urges readers to tell friends about a slimming and weight gain plan using Meroy's Tablets. It claims rapid 5 to 15 pound gains and improved digestion with a money back guarantee, noting the product is sold at N. R. Ames and other stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
McCoys
Jim
Alberta Rogers
Sun Own
Election board debates tax collector salary and duties
The board discussed fixing the salary of the tax collector amid disputes over eligibility and authority. Mr Love and Mr Hillstrom questioned rights to appoint or replace the collector, citing city practices and school tax collection. A letter from City Treasurer Westley questioned continuing service, leaving the position unsettled as George T. was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Hillstrom
Monroe
Nt. Kincaid
State Department of Education
Ailu
Supreme Court
iDiheso
Kund
Westley
Phelus
Pennsylvania
Sam
Gordon Kept as Tax Collector for Another Year
The school board voted to retain Gordon as tax collector for the year. Hix notary was terminated at $1 800, $200 less than last year’s receipt. Leach was reelected teacher at $900. Bids for coal and school supplies were referred for tabulation. Authority granted to advertise bids for grading work on the high school site. Athletic field development to proceed, with aim to complete before the fall football season. The board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix Notary
Gordon
P Yas
Léach
Aus Monee
EAA
Iin
Uior High School
Usalik
Frank Wood Passes Away in Jamestown Area
Frank Wood 41 percent Concord Street passed away this morning after a long illness. He was 78 years old, previously residing in Chinilauiqua James town Clymer and Corry. Survived by wife Cora J. Wood and two daughters Mrs Ana Almy and Mrs Jennie Mixer plus five grandchildren. Funeral at Baptist church Saturday at 1 40 p m with interment in Sherman N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woosh
Concord Street
Danvaty
Mr. Wood
Ana Almy, Clymer
Jennie Mixer
The
Baptist Church
Sherman, N
Grange Meeting Highlights At Columbus Saturday
Columbus Grange schedules a back to back program for Saturday May 14 including musical pieces and bird related discussions led by Brother Leon HU. The event features a health play from local schools and honors thirteen diplomas in the high school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Grange
Leon HU
Meners
Pulpus
Wilter High Schol
Yall
Columbus Township
Union City Grange
Mothers and Daughters
Meets Death in Auto Crash in Pittsburgh
Kane, May 10. Mure ray, 26, former resident at Hidgway, was killed in an automobile collision Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Police reported the driver and passenger leaving the hospital after the crash. The deceased was a graduate of Henry University and had been a traveling salesman. He was survived by Miss Beflin Castor of Eile and by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevens. The next Commun- meeting will be Thursday, May 17.
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Cory
Clitcometarlov
Beyetl
Tols
Miny Walton
George Rip Jey
Dewittville
Stephen
Rime
Kenneth WiutiKiur
Famely
Cecil
Wihitesville
N.Y
Kane
Mure Ray
Hidgway
Pittaburgh
Greenvevtialitie
Necietad al Waal
Anil Cope
Huleigh
Munniy Wan
Murry Hospital
Minkay
Penn
Henny Yooil Tale
Wince
Ree
Tn Wert Penn Co
Befilin Castor
Eile
Henry Stevens
H. Howard
Meadville
Aldawill
Bertha Perry
S S S Rheumatism Cure Ad Claims 100 Years Of Relief
An old advertisement extols S S S Rheumatism Cure claiming over a century of relief for rheumatic pains. It cites unsolicited testimonials including Earl Campbell of Johnson City Virginia and promotes the product as extracted from medicinal plants. The copy emphasizes safety and economy with two sizes available.
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Hot Springs
S.S.S
Earl C. Campbell
Main Street
Johnson City
Venn
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Ence Board
Spencer Feed Store
West Washington Street
Frank Wood
Ina Bush
Jamestown
Hattie Chamberlain
Dodd
Wusie
Oil City Trust
Oil City, Bar
Grange
Richman
Warren A. Steen
R. E. Palmer Co
North Center Street
SSS
Studebaker
Atlantic City Speedway
Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Erskine
President Hight
Walter H. Merrick
South St
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