Red Cross report from Bilbao details refugee crisis and shortages
American Red Cross representative John Maloney filed a cable from Bilbao describing dire conditions as 100000 refugees flood towns in Toulouse Cahors and Pau. He notes Belgium Polish Czech and French refugees crowded Bayonne awaiting permits, a storm causing fatalities, and severe shortages of medical supplies and hospitals between Bordeaux and Hendaye.
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Bilbao
Spain
Red Cross
John Maloney
Bordeaux
Toulouse
Cahors
Pau
Munici
Bayonne
Elizabeth Crowell
American Red Cross
Biarritz
Hendaye
Red Cross Drive Nears Community Goal in War Relief
The Red Cross chapter reports steady contributions but still short of its $5,556.69 target after a week of fundraising. Officials urge locals to give as much as possible to aid wounded and refugee soldiers abroad.
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High Point Red Cross
War Relief Drive Attracts Noted Donors And France News
New contributors listed include C. B. Overman Mrs W B Warner Adams Millis Corporation Full Fashioned Mill David Yow Alma Desk Company Hayworth Roll and Panel Company MacKenzie Veneer Company and others. Reports from France say wounded soldiers and refugees pour into Bordeaux at 25 trainloads daily and six nuns care for 500 patients in one hospital as Red Cross nurse Elizabeth Crowell oversees.
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C. B. Overman
W. B. Warner
Adams-Millis Corporation
Mill 1-A
David Yow
Nathan Ayers
Alma Desk Company
Hayworth Roll and Panel Company
MacKenzie Face Veneer Company
Alma Desk
Wagner Paris Veneer Company
France
Bordeaux
Elizabeth Crowell
American Red Cross
Funeral service for James Gill held at Wilson Chapel
Funeral services for James A. Gill 31 of Sharon S C were held at Wilson Chapel A M E Zion Church in Sharon with Rev Henry Robinson officiating. He died Thursday evening at his home 801 Ward Street after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Laura Gill his mother Julia Ann Gill five sisters and six brothers. The body remained in state at Hairlip Funeral Home until taken to Sharon for the service. Bishop Matthews to deliver sermon at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church today. Park News notes July 1 marks end of first month of 1940 park season with swimming limited by weather plus softball tennis and horse shoe activity and a forthcoming volley ball court.
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James A. Gill
Ward Street
Wilson Chapel
A. M. E. Zion Church
Sharon
S. C
Henry Robinson
Laura Gill
High Point
Julia Ann Gill
Reala Western
Lavenia Best
Cora Wilson
Mary
Martha Gill
John
Rodgers, Coy and Warner
Walter and
Lee
South Carolina
Hairlip Funeral Home
8. C
Card of Thanks From Simpson and Peggins Families
We thank friends for flowers kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our husband and brother. Signed The Simpson and Peggins Families.
Mrs Caldwell to Sponsor Tea at 1212 Leonard Street
Mrs Edna Caldwell sponsors an afternoon tea from 4 to 6 at 1212 Leonard Street. The Silver Tone quartet will provide music.
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Caldwell
Edna Caldwell
Leonard Street
Silver Tone Quartet
Pastor to Deliver St Matthews Sermon This Afternoon
The pastor of St Matthews Church will preach at Oak Grove Church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The sermon is sponsored by the church's missionary circle.
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Oak Grove
St. Matthews’ Church
Grover Cleveland Dog Stays Home for Pups
Grover the Belgian Shepherd dog, kept by Capt. Bruce H. Carraway in Illionis, did not join the Legion parade as his owner Grover stayed home due to his wife Grace Roosevelt giving birth to 11 puppies. The event explains the canine absence from the parade and confirms the litter news.
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Grover Cleveland
Legion
Bruce H. Carraway
Grover
Grace Roosevelt
Reverend Nickerson to Preach at St Stephen's Church
Rev H N Nickerson of Greensboro will preach at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church this afternoon at 3 oclock. The Harmony Choir will furnish music for the afternoon. The program is sponsored by the Buds of Promise of the church.
Ill pastor Jay Melton replaced by Kennedy for sermon
The church reports Rev. J. E. Melton ill. Rev. J. M. Kennedy will preach today. The daily vacation Bible school hosts 125 pupils, with about 100 in attendance, led by principal Mrs. W. R. Robbins and teachers including several named staff members. The session runs through this week.
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J. E. Melton
J. M. Kennedy
W. R. Robbins
Hattie Robbins
Ella Jones
B. Tyson
Ida Kearns
B. J. Johnson
Bertha Saunders
Mary Gordon
Dorothea Nelson
Tea Today by Tent Sister Lilies on Henleys Lawn
The Tent Sister Lilies sponsor a tea on Henley's lawn this afternoon from 4 until taken, inviting local residents to attend and enjoy refreshments in a casual outdoor setting.
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Sister Lilies
Henley’s
Revival Set By Mrs. Whitsett In Lynchburg Church
Mrs. Rena A. Whitsett a divine healer from Lynchburg Va will lead a week of revival services at the Church of God in Christ on Beamon Street starting Monday July 1 at 7 30 p m Local readers are invited to attend and seek spiritual renewal.
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Rena A. Whitsett
Lynchburg, Va
Church of God In Christ
Beamon Street
Beauticians Club Meeting Set for July First
The Beauticians Club plans a gathering at the home of Miss Willie Dukes located at 1321 East Washington Street on Monday night July 1.
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BF Lutictans
Beauticians Club
Willie Dukes
East
Washington Street
Mars Hill Holiness Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with an 11 o'clock sermon by Mrs Agnas of Burlington Y P H A meets at 6 30 a 3 o'clock service by Mrs Mamie Smith followed by evening worship at 8 Tennis lessons free at colored park by Dr J J Wilson run 12 30 to 1 30 for two weeks Girl Scout troop No 13 will meet at the park Tuesday at 12 30 instead of 5
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Mars Hill Holiness Church News
J. J. Wilson
Colored Park
Girl Scouts
Mystery Wedding Promises New City Event
Mrs Catherine Brown returns to Jamaica New York after two weeks with her parents Orlando Ross visits relatives during the stay A mystery wedding is planned by Girl Scout Troop No 8 for Thursday July 18 at St Mark s Church The bride and groom are unnamed but described as notable local figures in this city
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Catherine Brown
Jamaica
New York
O. W. Ross
Gordy Street
Girl Scout Troop No. 8
St. Mark's Church
Reverend Barnes to Preach at First Baptist
Reverend Barnes of Conway District of Columbia will preach at the First Baptist church delivering a sermon to parishioners and community members.
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Barnes
First Baptist
Conway
D. C
First Baptist Church
Beacon Light Choral Club Rehearsal Notice
The Beacon Light Choral Club announces a rehearsal session. Members and interested singers are invited to gather at the usual venue for practice and vocal warmups.
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Beacon Light Choral Club
Rehearsal Reminder for All Members at Four
The group will rehearse this afternoon at 4 o clock and urges every member to be present.
Fashion Parade to Be Presented at Church Monday Night
The pastor's aid circle of the First Baptist Church will present a fashion parade at 8 o'clock Monday night. Parade participants will rehearse this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
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The
First Baptist Church
Marriage Announced Mr and Mrs Wil Dawston
Mr. and Mrs. Wil Dawston of are announced to have wed, with coverage noting the couple’s union and family remarks.
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Wil Dawston
Last Stand as Fortified Wooden Indian Threatens Town
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a 150 pound cigar store statue nearly disappeared as officers stopped a carload of tourists trying to steal the wooden Indian from its dais. After intervention the group released the figure and the scare ended.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Odd Fellows Rally Scheduled for Tuesday Attendance Meeting
Rep iion Lodge No. 63 1. O. O. F. will host a special attendance rally Tuesday night July 2 urging all members to attend. An urgent business session precedes an program by the program committee followed by refreshments.
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Rep Iion Lodge No. 63. 1. O. O. F
Odd Fellows
Goldsboro
Inez Moon and Claude Ewings Marriage Announcement
1224 Moon Street announced the marriage of their daughter Inez to Claude Ewings of Danville. Va., June 24. Mack Torrence, former William Penn High School student and son of Mrs. Beaford Torrence, is taking naval training in Norfolk Va.
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Moon Street
Inez
Claude Ewings
Danville
Mack Torrence
William Penn High School
Beaford Torrence
Norfolk
Bi-Weekly Infant Clinic Postponed for Fourth of July
The infant clinic at Fairview Street School is postponed to Thursday July 18 due to the Fourth of July holiday. Mothers should bring children from six weeks to six years for examination and inoculation for diphtheria at 2 p.m. on the rescheduled date.
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Fairview Street
Local Youth Mack Torrence Joins U S Navy at Norfolk
Mack Torrence son of Mrs Beatrice Torrence of this city has enlisted in the United States Navy and is now training at Norfolk Virginia. A former William Penn High School student he begins naval service with plans to serve his country.
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Mack Torrence
Beatrice Torrence
United States Avy
Norfolk, Va
William Penn High School
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