Soong Family Mission Story Sparks Chinese Christian Rise
A column reflects on religion in wartime and recounts a November 1880 Wilmington sermon that led to Charles Jones Soong the elder becoming a Christian envoy. His descendants include T. V. Soong, T. L. Soong, and Mei-ling Chiang Kai-shek, shaping modern China through mission work and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Colfax
Wilmington
North Carolina
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Roger Moore
Moore
Charles Jones
Charles Jones Soong
Julian 8. Carr
Durham
Carr
Colonel Moore
Lee
Trinity College
Duke University
Trinity
Vanderbilt
Carolinas
South China
Katherine Soong
Soong
Soong Dynasty
T. L. Soong
Harvard
T. N. Soong
America
Wesleyan College
Macon
Georgia
Wesleyan
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Ai-ling
H. H. Kung
Confuscius
Yale University
Oberlin College
Ching Ling
Sun-Yat-Sen
Mei-ling
Chiang Kai-shek
Chian Kai-shek
Trustee Sale Notice for Hatcher Farm in Westfield Township
Public sale of 27 acres in Surry County near the North Carolina Virginia line in Westfield Township. By deed of trust dated February 2 1939 for W E Hatcher. lands described in Deed Book 31 page 196. Sale June 20 1942 at noon in front of the Goldsmith Building Mount Airy NC. Fred Folger, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hatcher
Register of Deeds
Surry County
North Carolina
Builiding
Mount Airy
N. C
Westfield Township
C. C. McMillan
J. D. Overby
Office of the Register of Deeds of
David B. Hatcher
Burial of Barrymore Draws Hundreds of Curious Women
In Los Angeles on June 2 John Barrymore was laid to rest in a simple Catholic service attended by about 100 invited guests. Police and photographers watched as women of all ages filled the scene, while relatives Lionel Barrymore and Diana attended. Elaine Barrie Barrymore attended with her mother, reflecting mixed emotions at the actor’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John Barrymore
Barrymore
John O'Donnel
Immaculate Heart Catholic Church
John
Lionel
Diana
Ethel
Boston
Elaine Barrie Barrymore
Edna Jacobs
Cooperation in Time of War
A concise reflection on shared sacrifice during wartime urging aid to those bearing unequal burdens caused by conflict. The statement emphasizes collective effort and mutual support among communities facing hardship.
F D R Welcomes Mexico To Allied War Effort
President Roosevelt celebrates Mexico declaring war on Germany Italy and Japan. He calls axis aggression criminal and urges unity in defense of freedom and democracy. He extends sympathy to families of Mexican and allied servicemen and praises Avila Camacho’s stance. On pay day buy bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avila Camacho
Mexico
United Mexican States
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Notice of Tax Lien Suit Against Frank Carrico North Carolina
North Carolina Surry County Superior Court provides notice by publication in a tax lien action against Frank Carrico and others. suit seeks enforcement of liens on real estate in Stewarts Creek Township for 1938 and 1939. Defendant must answer or demur within 30 days from June 19, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Surry County
Frank Carrico
Prank Carrico
Stewarts Creek
Llewellyn
Superior Court
Objectors Hinted Will Be Near Galax
A camp for conscientious objectors to military service is planned at the former Piper’s Gap CCC camp near Galax Virginia. About 150 men will work on forestation erosion control and fire suppression with the Soil Conservation Service and National Park Service, funded by the Mennonite denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galax
Piper’s Gap
Soil Conservation Service
National Park Service
CCC
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Europe
Pearl Harbor
Fred Folger
Alan Curtis
India
Bengal
Burma
United Nations
Indian Ocean
Britain
Far East
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America
Brig. Gen
Jimmy” Doolittle
Tokyo
U. S. Defense Bonds
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Allen Excelsior Company
Welders
South
S. W. 8S
Southern Welding School
Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem
S & W Clothing Co
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