Peace Haven and a New York Metaphysical Sect
New York Day By Day reports the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians, a growing religious cult led by Dr James B Shafer, purchased the idle Vanderbilt estate Idle Hour on Long Island. The group, claiming 30,000 members, operates from Peace Haven with Shafer publicizing wealth promises and a baby training for immortality. The piece notes public reaction and light commentary on religious belief, alongside a side note about circuses in New York and nearby towns and local shell-game activity in Times Square subway spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Fraternity of
Master Metaphysicians
Idle Hour
Vanderbilt
Oakdale
Long Island
W. K. Vanderbilt
Commodore Vanderbilt
Es- Chas
Driscoll Tate
James B Shafer
Metaphysicians
Peace Haven
Shafer
Dr. Shafer
New 1940 Refrigerator Models Featured in 1940
The 1940 refrigerator line introduces flexible interior layouts with movable deep trays for steaks or roasts and stacking options for bulky foods like turkey or watermelon. Enhanced cabinet beauty includes wider doors, paneling extending to door tops, and a three inch lower base with toe room. Onepiece steel frame and concealed hinges remain core features.
Pitcher Wade Tarter Eyes Comeback After Amputation
Wade Tarter, veteran Colt pitcher in the Sacramento and Trolley leagues, plans a comeback despite his left arm being amputated below the elbow from a hunting accident last summer. He trains under confidence as a one armed pitcher amid his rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chico
Cal
Wade Tarter
Colts
Sacramento
FHA Supports Small Home Subdivisions and Reasonable Mortgages
The Federal Housing Administration endorses subdivisions for small homes and accepts mortgages in affordable land areas. It analyzes land development conditions to foresee future valuations and ratings. In some cases land costs push lot prices above the inexpensive home threshold, while natural features can justify subdivisions with favorable mortgage prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Carlisle Pre Easter Services at La Porte Methodist Church
Mrs Floyd Worth lington soprano soloist led a Sunday morning service at La Porte Methodist Church with the choir. Rev Thomas Hughes preached Fishers of Men as a Lenten sermon to be climaxed on Palm Sunday. March 17 is Palm Sunday with Holy Communion at 11:13. Lyle Bungart accordionist performed three numbers during Sunday School. James E Dewhurst supervised Sunday School with an attendance contest to recruit three new members per class. New offerings are present each Sunday in both classes and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Floyd = Worthlington
la Porte
Albert J Holden
Thomas Hughes
Plesse
Lyle Bungart
James E. Dewhurst
Present Mystery Play Scarecrow Creeps at East Carlisle School
A 3 act mystery comedy Scarecrow Creeps by Jay Tobias will be presented Friday night March 15 at 8 PM in East Carlisle School Auditorium. A cast of ten adults from Acme Grange Columbia Center perform for the East Carlisle PTA with half gate receipts to go to the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Tobias
East Carlisle
Acme Grange
Columbia Center
Associaton
Lloyd Yost
Sullivan marriage and local notices from Polk area
A lengthy local notices page reports the Sullivan marriage of Fern Ringler son of Aly J Tassor of Eu ne, with Rev J. M. Eddy performing the ceremony on Feb 29. Dots of family and attendees, alongside several social events, birthdays, and community notes from Ashland and nearby towns. Also mentions a baby birth at Lodi Hospital, a pneumonia case, and a female coroner in Santa Clara County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Fern
Gler
Lor Jr
Som
Aly J
Tassor
Eune
Louis
C. J. Hively
Cleveland
Aubrey
Charles Lstor
Church of Christ Me
Cass
Polk High School
White Cross Beauty
Maries
Ringler
Ashexe
Aghway
Grace Eaton
Lodi Hospital
Mises Corn Chamberlain
Door Length Mirror Is Easily Installed
Every woman wants a full length door mirror and now they are affordable. Mirror doors are stocked by material dealers and can replace an ordinary door. Funds for purchase and installation may be obtained from private lending institutions under the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Convenience Gained By Swinging Door
Funds from qualified lending institutions under the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration may be used to replace an old-fashioned door between the kitchen and the dining room with a swinging door. The swinging door should match the room’s trim and may use a style identical to other doors with similar hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
New Water Heater Fits Into Cabinet
A compact kitchen model automatic storage water heater is marketed for homes and apartments with limited space. It fits under a sink or any kitchen area and can be funded through private lending via the Federal Housing Administration Credit Plan. The report notes wartime impacts including France closing hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Worn Roof Mars Home Appearance
A dilapidated roof lowers home value, spoils neighborhood beauty, and can be a fire hazard. A new roof may be funded by loans under the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration. In Idaho, a swan death puzzle baffles officials after being found with a small bird’s beak embedded in its breast by Game Commissioner Walter Fiscus on Hatter Creek in Latah County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Ida
Biological Survey
Walter Fiscus
Fiscus
Hatter Creek
Latah County
Modern wall finishes and fittings offered for homes
The advertisement promotes Texolite as a cheerful wall finish for walls and Marlite as a modern bath and kitchen treatment. It suggests insulating a cabinet to store Sunday china and highlights inexpensive, quick application with easily recognizable finishes and matching chrome fixtures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles B. Driscoll
Mr. Shafer
Billy Sunday
Madison Square Garden
United States
Sarasota
Florida
Gainesville
Texas
Times Square
Subwa
Teer
New Bedford
Mass
Albert Perusse
America
Nakwood
Harry Friend
Speiing
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Ile de France
Sprague
East Ave
Burt McMuhen
Hutternut Ridge Road
Belden
East Carlisle School
BE. L. Shafer
Ted Moran
Frank Harrison
FL & Fling
Burt Eddy
Burt McMullen
Warshal
Sheffield
Meaghiass
East Car
Gerald Frank
Supervi County
Pacific Coast
Mr. #H
le Grange
Uecana
Wayne
Meinke
Otto T. Strempel
Frank Yeo
Harry Klee
Mr. Klee
H. C. Haskins
East Carlisle I
C. J. Kleeby
P. B
Roy Wimpenny
Carl Curtis
Castle Tower
East Car Sencal
NYA
Char- Huene
H. Haskins
Archie Welton
Progran Hasap Een
E. D. Anton
presideOeard
Boc
Frank
Taxlor-Zigler
Jane Lebkisher
Lorain
Mes
Joe
Doll Bader
John Rader
Ashland
Howard Rader
Polk
Lonnie
Celia Hankenson
Jean
Pittsburgh
D. QC. Henson
Sonne Raders
Carrie Freyman
E Ballon
Cora Chamberlain
Ethel Eliott
Bob Lens
Ala
Bd.e
Lee
Whistler
Wyvernwood
Los Angeles
Bevel
The
Grafton Lumber
Grafton, Ohio
Olmsted & Hoeffel
Water St
Pargen
Lodi Street
Lumber & Coal
DuPont Paints
France
Mars
Donald G. Fridenstine
East River
Thavines
China
and Labor
Ering
Weyerhaeuser
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Chestnut Street
Crehore
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