Christmas Missionary Society Meeting At U B Church
The Missionary society of the U B church held a Christmas meeting in the church auditorium with carols on the Hammona organ, readings, and a talk by H H Crooks. Sixteen members attended plus guests, followed by a brief business session in the King's Daughters room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the U. B
Auditoriu
Hammona
Robert Sloan
Lois Luzader
Carlos Goff
Ralph Redinger
Norbert Robinson
Elizabeth Redinger
H. H. Crooks
King's Daughters
Society
Social Calendar of December and January Events
Regular Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen meeting and auxiliary on December 19 in the K of P hall with officer elections. December 19 includes Red Wing club Christmas party at Mrs James Parkhills. January 19 postponement of Ladies Aid and Mission circle event. December 19 Quota club at Cozy Rest. December 20 General Aid Society of Andrews Church meeting with officer elections and party. December 20 W P F W Auxiliary Christmas party. December 20 Junior Woman's club Christmas party with food drive. December 21 4 H meeting at the courthouse and Christmas play No Gift in Return at Baptist church. Pocahontas Christmas party. December 27 Presbyterian church gathering at 101 East Washington. January 2 Woman's Benefit Association regular meeting at Redmen's hall with installation and covered dish. One-act play Morning for Jennie featured with several members and guests. social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway
K. of P. Hall
Red Wing Club
James Parkhill
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mission Circle
First Baptist Church
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
General Aid Society of Andrews
Vv. PF. W
Woman's Club
Charles McDade
Dewey Avenue
Court House
Baptist Church
T. W. Heironimus
Presbyterian Church
Surprise social at West Francis Street home
A holiday social at a West Francis street home ended with Mrs. Trimble receiving many gifts. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. J. N. Wagner, Mrs. Joe Rifle, Mrs. 8. W. Pickens, Mrs. Harry Hufford, Mrs. W. A. Harrison, Mrs. R. H. Bunner, Mrs. Roy Thorn, Mrs. Rufus Reynolds, Mrs. W. 8. Phillips, Mrs. Frank A. Hinkins, Mrs. C. N. Mays and Mrs. K. L. Trimble.
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West Francis Street
Trimble
J. N. Wagner
Joe Rifle
W. Pickens
Harry Hufford
W. A. Harrison
R. H. Bunner
Roy Thorn
Rufus Reynolds
W. 8. Phillips
Frank A. Hinkins
C. N. Mays
K. L. Trimble
Monthly Meeting of Wo mans Missionary Society
The Wo mans Missionary Society of the First Church of Christ held its monthly gathering at Mrs Frances Wolfe’s Washington street home. Devotions led by Mrs F A Hinkins included Christmas hymns, a scripture reading by Mrs W A Harrison and prayer. The program on Christmas in the City featured a talk by Mrs James Roy and a topic by W A Harrison titled If Christ Had Come to My City, with a notable program feature to follow.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Church of Christ
Francis Wolfe
Washington Street
F. A. Hinkins
W. A. Harrison
James Roy
Christ
City
Local Personalities and Hospital Updates
Mrs Ross Wolfe of Cumberland Md visited her parents on East Main street over the weekend. Mr and Mrs A J Robinson of Fairmont called on friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Max Phillips of South Grafton moved into their new Simpson home. Mrs George Bailey, formerly of this city, is improving at her Johnstown Pa home. Jean Deane of Pruntytown, age 11, is a surgical patient at the City Hospital after a major emergency operation Saturday afternoon. Mrs J H Goff of Lincoln street was admitted to the City Hospital Sunday night for a major operation Monday morning. Dorsey Bell of West Boyd street had a minor operation Monday morning. Miss Christine Pilson of Blueville was discharged from the City Hospital Saturday afternoon.
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Ross Wolfe
Cumberland Md
L. H. Peacock
East Main Street
A. J. Robinson
Fairmont
Max Phillips
South Grafton
Simpson
Phillips
Maryland Coal Company
Wendel
George Bailey
Johnstown
Bailey's
Jean Deane
Pruntytown
J. H. Goff
Lincoln Street
City Hospital
Dorsey Bell
West Boyd Street
Christine Pilson
Blueville
South American Train Wreck Fatal to Many
A collision between an express and a freight train near Barbacena on the Central do Brasil railway, about 70 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, killed 34 and injured 60 according to early reports. The crash occurred today and involved a heavy toll in deaths and injuries.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Central Do Brasil
Barbacena
Light Reelected Logan Industrial Union Leader
Logan Industrial Union council re elected its first president Robert Light and named Floyd Barker and Hamp Johnson as vice presidents in a December meeting.
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Light
Logan
Logan Industrial Union Council
Robert Light
Floyd Barker
Hamp Johnson
Tobacco Referenda Results Show Vote Split and Debated Farm Policy
Complete returns from Saturday's referenda show 1,602,737 ballots with 374,035 negative votes. Burley quota votes were 121,775 against 75,501 for 61.2 percent, while dark type quotas showed 24,250 against 15,846 for 60.5 percent. Senator Borah, R Idaho, says the results challenge the New Deal stance on government control of production for farm prosperity.
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Borah
R.idano
Congress to retain crop controls with possible changes
Chairman Jones and Representative Fulmer said crop control policies should be kept by Congress but likely to undergo changes to address farmers objections. No vote expected before May or June unless drastic changes occur. a 1939 wheat quota proposal may follow a larger crop, corn referendum not before August, and tobacco allotments will still receive government payments for staying within acreage limits.
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Jones
D.-Tex
House Agriculture Committee
Fulmer
Congress
Argentina Is Continued From Page One
A speaker warned the Americas face danger from fascist and communist influence. He said the United States would resist any foreign foothold on the continent and that liberty would keep Nazism and Communism from succeeding here. Four resolutions passed, including a U.S. call to reduce trade barriers as the conference opened with 155 proposals.
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Argentina
Americas
United States
Washington
New Congress Faces 1940 Presidential Campaign
Renewed calls on Capitol Hill for party unity shape the new congress as it prepares for the 1940 campaign. Leaders warn lawmakers to consider the impact of their votes on party prospects while addressing major issues and lingering rivalries.
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Capitol Hill
Congress
Roosevelt and Garner Face Uncertain Policy Path Ahead
Roosevelt has changed government and faces opposition only on specific measures like court reform. He plans to leave policy questions to Congress, which will encounter extensive factual material and requests for broad legislation. Garner, returning from talks, may better predict outcomes than fortune tellers.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Bonnet Says Ship Accord Promotes European Peace
Bonnet states a maritime accord was signed to advance European peace and resolve misunderstandings between Paris and allied powers, signaling a diplomatic push amid mounting tensions after the war.
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Bonnet
Paris
French Stand Firm as Italy Presses for Med Territory
Berlin reports cite President Chamberlain facing Italian demonstrations demanding Tunisia Corsica and Nice and Italian expansion talks. France plans non intervention to isolate the Spanish civil war while a rapid budget vote passed. In Britain a diverse bloc opposes ceding East African colonies to Italy as Mussolini contingency looms. Duce silent on Mediterranean push fuels French fears and observers wonder if London Paris already offer terms. Meanwhile Snyder trial details unfold with Alderman Etting and Edith Snyder testifying to threats and gunfire. Separate litigation includes alimony and theft claims against Snyder.
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Berlin
France
Tunisia
Corsica
Nice
Italy
Chamberlain
Rome
Mussolini
Tr Duce
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Mr Duce
London
Paris
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Remington Rand
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Red Cross Pharmacy
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