Yangtse Flood Wrecks Cities and Envelops Central China
A vast Yangtse flood swamps land from Hankow to Wuhu, threatening millions. Rail lines cut, cities isolated, and dikes fail as Chinas floods devastate towns and crops. American missionaries face danger near Shasi and Changteh as water and fires rise.
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Associated Press
Nanking
China
Yangtse
Hanko
Wuhu
Hankow
American Methodist Episcopal Mission Hospital
Changteh
Shasi
Popeh
Episcopal Church Mission
New York
Covenant Mission Society
West Lake Street
Chicago
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis
Bridge Luncheon Held In Mullens With Prizes Awarded
Mrs. W. H. Ruby and Mrs. Bob Wildey hosted a bridge luncheon in Mullens with many friends. Summer flowers decorated the home of Mrs. Ruby. Prizes went to Mrs. Alex Gray, Mrs. Helena Doyle, and Mrs. Frank Shannon, with additional invitations listed.
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W. H. Ruby
Bob Wildey
Ruby
Alex Gray
Helena Doyle
Frank Shannon
Mesdames E. R. Lynch
Judson
Shawnee Lake
Nancy Ruth Strong
R. E. Ramsay
Oakvale
W. R. Sarman
Shirley
Dolly
Buck Strong
G. T. Strong
Nancy Ruth
Collier
Mary Frances Harrold
Ethel Kinzer
O. L. Collier
Sam Pearis
Vernon Dailey
W. W. Pollock
N. D. Trent
Ray Blake
W. M. Spencer
Beulah Price
Bluefield
McNutt
Stratton
Wallace
Mullens Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
B. L. Depew
Lucy V. Lusk
Genevieve Feller
G. P. Naysmith
Harry Foglesong
Mullens
H. F. Wallace
Nash Bailey
Notley Thomas
Birthday Party Honoring Mary Augusta in Mullens
A Saturday surprise party hosted by Mrs. Benny Hamilton celebrated her daughter Mary Augusta's birthday with yellow and white decor, games, and a gift-filled cake centerpiece. Guests included Nancy Minnick, Viola Minnick, Patty Minnick, and many others, with both children and adults from Mullens and nearby areas attending.
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Benny Hamilton
Mary Augusta
Nancy Minnick
Viola Minnick
Patty Minnick
Dot Green
Betty Green
Frances McGhee
Henrietta Carr
Sylvia Porterfield
Ramona Farmer
Margaret Lou Lusk
Betty Jack Wiley
Marva Dean Ziegler
Billie Jean Zigler
Bettie Frances Nolley
Leona Conley
Virginia Perdue
Mary Ann Stone
Jean Selvey
Jean Layton
Evelyn Johnston
Bertha Brown
Helen Howery
Janice Dooley
Billie Beth Dooley
Elaine Sisk
Earnestine Farmer
Billie Green
Gilbert Green
Junior McGhee
Billie Newsome
Bobbie Johnson
Jack Floyd
Carlyle Wheeler
J. E. Farmer, Jr
Jack Hyder
Billie Farmer
Bobbie Perdue
Lowell Farman
Annister
Ala
Mesdames D. Minnick
G. Nolley
Joe Hyder
L. L. Wheeler
Delbert Farman
James Stearts
Ronald Carter
Indian River Tonic Praised By Knoxville Woman
Letter from Mrs. Alice Johnson of Knoxville claims the Indian River Tonic cured blood poisoning after hospital treatment failed. She says three bottles helped her walk and eat again and asks others to try the remedy. For sale by druggists and commissaries at $1.00 per bottle.
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Alice Johnson
Central Avenue
Knoxville
Tenn
Scalf
Flood Sufferers Seek Relief After Belmont County Flood
In Belmont county, hundreds of farm animal carcasses were found as flood recovery continued. Officials warned of typhoid risk for 4,000 to 5,000 residents amid $500,000 in damage. State health, Red Cross and local groups rushed water, food and clothing to victims. Sanitary conditions were labeled deplorable and emergency funds were blocked by state relief HQ due to money limits.
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Associated Press
St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Anton Hochaver
State Health Department
Red Cross
Hochaver
John Calder
Germany to build 28 submarines in 1935 naval plan
Germany announced a 1935 naval building program emphasizing submarine growth after its pact with Great Britain. The plan includes two battleships, two cruisers, sixteen destroyers, and twenty five hundred ton class subs plus two seven hundred fifty ton subs, totaling 28 submarines.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Mrs C E McLaughlin Visit Mentioned in Blacksburg
Martha Jane Callaway visits her aunt Miss Anna Kinzer in Blacksburg on a Sunday.
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Mrs. C. E. McLaughlin
Martha Jane Callaway
Miss Anna Kinzer
Blacksburg
Flies Made While You Wait By Marion J. Madsen
Marion J. Madsen explains angler success hinges on matching insects and observing water hatch activity. He describes fish diet, insect selection, and the craft of tying personal fly patterns with his wife, urging practical, improvised imitation over reliance on store bought flies.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Mr. Trout
Fly tying for better fishing contests at the stream
Readers describe simple gear for fly fishing contests. Ordinary hooks sik hackle and silk thread with duck feathers create realistic flies. Success varies with flies imitating abundant insects like mayflies caddis ants bees and crane flies.
Seven of Eight Cornell Rowers Set for Next Year’s Big Red Crew
Seven of the eight crewmen who stroked Cornell to a surprising second in this year’s Poughkeepsie regatta will be available for next year’s Big Red shell.
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Cornell
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Princeton
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