Easter War Relief Message Urges Church Gifts
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America issued an Easter message urging churches to boost war relief offerings. It cites per capita giving comparisons from Belgium relief and notes examples from Owings South Carolina Pomriet Connecticut and a New York donor who gave $100000 anonymously. The call promotes weekly or monthly pledge giving and a special Easter offering.
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America
Belgium
Tasmani
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Owings
South Carolina
Pomiret
Conn
Federal Council For War Relief
New York
New Zealanders Highest Paid Soldiers in World
The Dominion reports New Zealand troops may receive up to 10 dollars weekly more than their civil wages for military service. Married privates could earn up to 20.50 weekly under the new scheme, with pay varying by family size and duties. Drafted men began camps after January, while voluntary enlistment continues in some districts.
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New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Dominion
New Zealand
Stolen Tools Recovered in City Connected to Greensboro Case
Chief of Police confirmed recovered tools tied to the Greensboro plant theft at Wysong and Miles. Ryan Bryson, a young white man, faces larceny charges with forged evidence in an ongoing case. Tools were found in a local shop with a workman saying they were bought from Bryson. Some tools traced to Winston-Salem and High Point locations.
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Keensboro
Ryan Bryson
Wysong and Miles
Greensboro
Bryson
Vyoung
Winston- Salem
High Point
Japanese Woman to Preach Shinto in United States
Miss Toshiko Sakamaki leaves for America to preach Shintoism. She will settle in Los Angeles, revive Shinto among Japanese in California, and try to convert Americans. She says her mission counters neglect of traditional Japanese manners and is the first Japanese woman Shinto missionary to visit America.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Toshiko Sakamaki
United States
Los Angeles
America
Risberg Shines at Sox Training Camp in Mineral Wells
The fast clever infielder Milt Risberg dazzles at White Sox camp in Mineral Wells and, if he maintains his pace, is poised to win a regular berth with the club.
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Milt Risberg
White Sox
Mineral Wells
Sox
Davis Reverses Retirement Joins Boston Braves Pitching
After declaring retirement pitcher George Davis reversed course and signed with the Boston Braves, returning to the mound for the team.
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George Davis
The
Boston Braves
Dominion Discusses Formation of Future National Army
Article notes the dominion's population stands at about 1,500,000 as discussions begin on creating a future national army. The piece outlines civil implications and potential defense needs within the dominion.
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Dominion
Winston-Salem YMCA Seeks New Members in March Contest
The Winston-Salem YMCA plans its annual membership drive from March 28 to April 4. County teams from Davie to Yadkin will compete to bring in members, with the winning county declared by the highest member count. The article notes YMCA facilities, reading rooms, and guidance for young men seeking housing and community.
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Young Men’s Christian Association of
Winston-Salem
Forsyth
Davie
Davidson
Guilford
Rockingham
Surry
Stokes
Wilkes
Yadkin
Patrick
Virgina
Young Men’s Christian Association
Theeival Department
Rfter
Triest Endures War Front Yard as Italian Campaign Pressures
Triest residents endure daily bombardment and air raids with relief from cafes and night watches as Italian aims press toward Hermada. The Austro Hungarian navy steers Adriatic defences, using submarines to deter an Italian surface advance after bombardments nearby.
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Associated Press
Triest
Austria
San Carlo
Monfalcone
Isonzo
Adriatic
Hermada
Southern Railway Easter excursion to Washington from Southern cities
Fares from all intermediate points on same low basis. Tickets good going only on special train. Return allowed on regular trains up to No 31 leaving Washington at 7 00 p m Saturday April 8th. Four days in Washington with side trip option. Pullman reservations in advance. Inquiries and reservations through Southern Railway System agents or S E Burgess Charlotte NC.
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Southern Railway System
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Charlotte
Salisbury
Greensboro
Washington
D. C
Pullman
S. E. Burgess
N. C
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Chist
Sage
Herbert C. Hoover
New
Wellington
Tomers
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Winston-Salem Ymc. A. 10
Stragers
Association
Young Man’s Christian Association
Our County
DR. L. S. Fox
Wachovia Bank
L. S. Fox
Southern Railway
Morganton
North Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
Albemarle
Siler City
Ps Ares
Koehler
Ness
Sheroff Hardware
Achousa Bank& Trust
Compa
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
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