Missionary Clippings An Unique Norfolk Industry
The Norfolk Goodwill Industries, run by the Wesley Men’s Bible Class of Fyworth Methodist Church and directed by A J Hollingsworth, pays workers twenty five cents an hour for four days. It collects discarded items for sale or repurposing, offers four hour daily work to those needing money, and aims to restore self respect while aiding the needy. It operates from 306 Bank Street and helps people return to work without charity.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Goodwill Industries
Wesley Men's Bible Class
Fyworth Methodist Church
A. J. Hollingsworth
Norfolk Goodwill Industries
Bank Street
Bank Street House
Mr. Hollingsworth
China opens provinces to gospel amid illiteracy gap
Mrs. A. M. Graham notes vast unoccupied areas in China as 98 percent of women remain illiterate and under 10 percent of youth attend school. She cites 411,640,800 population with 366,524 Christians in 9,549 churches and chapels.
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China
A. M. Graham
A Mothers Creed Read At Program Feature
A recent program included a moment where all mothers present recited a creed affirming faith in God and His Word. They emphasized the home as God’s first school and Christian motherhood as the guiding force of family life. The group spoke of home as sacred, united, and foundational to the nation.
Tonk Valley Club Teaches Canning and Cooking
The Tonk Valley club girls met Mrs. R. L. Henderson on August 17 for canning and cooking instruction led by Miss Grimes. They plan to finish the cooking course at the next meeting and report an enjoyable time.
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Tonk Valley
R. L. Henderson
Miss Grimes
Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Daws Home
The Home Demonstration Club held its regular Thursday meeting at Mrs. G. W. Daws residence. Members and visitor Mrs. Lewis Brooks of Mount Pleasant attended. Reports covered the A and M trip and lectures. Grimes taught bound button holes and set in pockets. Apron patterns were discussed for the contest. Plans were set for the Eliasville encampment on September 1 and 2. Iced lemonade was served.
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Red Top Club
Herbert Wheat
Annie Mary Slater
W. F. Bridges
Wilson
Wheat
Frank Slater
College Station
Ladies of the Home Demonstration Club
G. W. Daws
Mesdames A. R. Robinson
J. T. Hamilton
D. I. Singleton
Ben Peacock
D. M. Duncan
S. P. Wootten
O. L. Golden
E. E. Brockman
Jno. Reedy
Misses Grimes
Leona Duncan
Ruth Carmack
Adele Dawley
Lillian Danley
Lewis Brooks
Mount Pleasant
Daws
Hampton
Loving Locals Report Rapid Cotton Decline
From Loving area reports we judge cotton has deteriorated by half over the last week and as much as seventy five percent in two weeks. Boll warm and pests mingle with dry weather causing rapid crop failure after recent good rains.
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Loving
Preacher Mitchell Headlines Busy Week with Conversions
The article notes eight conversions and strong crowds during a revival led by Pastor Mitchell who preached two sermons daily last week. A purse was raised for him before he left Saturday night for Murray to start another meeting, with Sunday services and a large dinner on the grounds.
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O. J. Hazelton
R. F. D. Carrier
John E. Morrison Co
W. H. Baker
Big Daylight
J. R. Brumley
Lone Oak
Quay
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Boyd Hazelton
Garrett Cunningham
Jackas
J. J. Barouset
Big Spring
Howard County
W. F. Tiffin
Ruth
A. E. Oatman
Sam Deering
Stephenson
W. E. B. Lockridge
J. A. Duckworth
Bro
Mitchell
Murray
Bro. Bickley
League
Bud Harris
John Gilmore
George Ray
Waxahachie
Ruel Young
Grandpa Young
Young
Ellis County
Morris Glidewell
H. T. Glidewell
Fort Worth
Whittenburg and Norman Families Visit From Texas
Mr and Mrs K B Whittenburg return from a short visit to Odessa Texas. Mr and Mrs Ralph Norman of Moran join relatives for a weekend gathering. Mr and Mrs H G Brooks and others attend the local visit.
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F. G. Wiley
Mi. Wiley
G. W. Mahaney
Ernest Mahaney
Ackley
Texas
Strickland
Sam Goldwater
Roy Ribble
Olney
G. F. Parsons
Megargel
John Lisle
K. B. Whittenburg
Odessa
Ralph Norman
Moran
Firestone Quietly Maintains Health Routine and Hobbies
Harvey Firestone favors horseback riding and golf as leisure activities, weather permitting, with calisthenics as a supplement. He keeps to moderate meals, regular hours, and abstains from tobacco and alcohol, avoiding tea or coffee except at breakfast.
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Harvey 8
Firestone
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Harvey Firestone
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Norris
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church of
For’ ‘ Worth
LeSage Motor Co
Tonk Valley Club
RED
Nona Tiffin
Wade
O. L. Campbell
Zell Kimball
Gholston of
Graham
Maggie Wade
Wayman
Edna Crow
Breckenridge
Harris
Cedar Creek
Lytt Perry
Bertha Harris
John Crow
Ethel
Dickson
Lubbock
Artie Vick
Palo Pinto
Hugh Glidewell
Emma McLaren
Will Goodwin
Grow
Mary Glidewell
June Vick
Henry Chapel
Finis
East Texas
Stella Greene
Margaret Long
Nina Mae Anderson
W. A. Thomas
Sudan
W. B. Dodd
Murray Club
Henry
Tranvako
de Luxe
General Motors Proving Ground
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co
Archer City
Jacksboro
Banger News
H. G Brooks
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