Presbyterian General Assembly Opens in Grand Rapids May
Nearly 1,000 commissioners from all 299 Presbyteries attend the 136th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at Grand Rapids Michigan May 22 to 28 or 29. Moderator Wishart of Wooster Ohio delivers opening sermon. Plans include reform, new moderator election, center in Washington, and benevolence gifts totaling 8.8 million dollars with a 1.3 million net increase.
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Grand Rapids
Associated Press
Presbyterian General Assembly
Charles Frederick Wishart
Wooster
Ohio
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New York
Mersi Assembly
General Assembly
Harry Emerson Fosdick
First Presbyterian Church of
New York City
New ‘Boards’ of Foreign Missions National Missions
Salt Bed a Speedway Opens Unused Salt Flats for Racing
San Francisco May 20 Associated Press reports the Victory Highway opens a continental route to the Great Salt Beds in Utah. The salt flats form a large, pure racing surface when dry and water evaporates in summer. Racing officials cite Todd Tetzlaff's 120 mph record and predict Wendover Cutoff will turn the beds into a premier proving ground. Access roads will connect from the highway at several points.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
New San Francisco
Utah
Howae Todd Tetzlaff
Wendover
Medical education costs rise with training needs
May 22 Associated Press reports Dr. E Burton from the University of Chicago says modern medicine and surgery incur higher training costs and that a fully endowed program covering all specialties would require about 10 000 600 dollars. He notes that schools must attract funds to sustain broad scope.
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Cage
Associated Press
Ding
Burton
University” of Chicago
King George makes jocular remark to Parliament member
An Associated Press note from London on May 20 reports King George joking with Parliament member Morrison about a fireman's helmet. The king’s lighthearted comment reflected a casual, humorous exchange during a public appearance in London.
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Associated Press
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Helme
King George
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North
Seibon
Turks Grant General Amnesty in War Years
Constantinople May 22 The National Assembly passed a bill granting amnesty to all military and political prisoners arrested during the war or armistice period. The 800 prisoners specified in the Lausanne Treaty are excluded as Angora government insists they not benefit from amnesty. Nearby notes mention visitors from Kansas City, a Mother’s Day program by the Young Women’s club, local teaching staff changes, and preparations for upcoming events.
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Ambhesty
Constantinople
Associated Press
National Assembly
Angora
M. E
Delta Thiry
Deane Baker
Roth Hickleston
Cal A . Aignés
Osba
Whiting Kangas
Class Day Exercises Mark D R Graduation Largest Yet
The Beulah Hackler valedictorian and Marie Fanying salutation led a high school graduation with diplomas awarded by William T. Moore. Rev Tillotson gave invocations, Prof Robinson performed saxophone, and the chorus under Mrs Longstreth provided music. Frances Mason presided at class day ceremonies with readings by Springer, Mason, and Phillips.
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Roscoe J. Robinson
Olathe
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American Legion
Clemens
Tillotson
M. E. Church
R.j.‘Robinson
G.V. Longstreth
J. A. Eastwood
Board of Education
William T. Moore
Beulah Hackler
Marie
Fanying
Francis
Phillips
Mason
Springer
Althea Davidson
Frances Phillips
Mi Jelah Burnett
Beulah Hackte
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Constance Golding
Kansas City
Mattie Kahn
Witham’s Woods
Thelma ‘Murphy
Merry
Thelma Murphy
Dorothy Graeber
Charlie Kaegi
Florence’ Davidson
John Davidson
Eudora
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A.’ S. Bracken
Copeland
Lennox
LB. Hymer
Topeka
J. W. Davis
Lawrence
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Eecraft
Indianapol
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John Crane
Glara
May
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Taylor
L. Hale
Corliss
Baker
Wiard
N. J. Wiard
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Josephine Meeks
Kan San City
Frank” Saule
B.S. Taylor
Charles ‘Kaegi
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Vernon Ashlock
Robert Vernon
Bolter
Majors Commission
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