Reverend Whitmer Recalls Chinese Bandit Hold Up Experience
The Rev. Sterling W. Whitmer, veteran missionary, spoke at St Pauls on the Yanztze incident where bandits looted passengers and demanded ransom before military relief. He discussed China changes, education, illiteracy, and low wages, noting missionaries push modernization despite hardship.
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China
Sterling W. Whitmer
St. Paul’s
Yanztze
Mr. Whitmer
Walla
Whitmer
America
Felix B. Peck
Clearspring
F. Be. Alspach
Alspach
Whitmer Sophe
Boys Govern English City In Paris Junior Council
In Paris on July 19 a program forms a junior city government with 32 boys chosen to observe the parent council. They will attend meetings, hear debates, and the Royal Council will elect a city mayor. Robes will be worn to mimic real governance as the program aims for authentic civic training.
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Paris
Minietere Cy Comteil
Royal Council
Local Notes From Fairplay F Facts on July Sunday Socials
Fairplay notes from July detail a busy list of Sunday visits and social calls around Dreadfording Hagerstown and Winchester. Residents include Miss Marty Hykes and Miss Louise Emmert with kin, plus trips to Endless Caverns and Blue Ridge College.
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Fairplay
Marty Hykes
Dreadfording
Enbelible
the Manor
Mesera
William Wolf
Jobo Weii
Hagerstown
Joseph Wolf
George Lang
Sharpsburg Pike
Wolf
Louise
Helen Emmert
Young Peoples Conference
Bell
Elizabeth Nowlandie
Frederick County
Jesse Preeton
An Santman
Ha Keretown
Alice Santman
A. B. Petre
Edgar Remsburg
Sarpekers
W. Barvey
Mies Naem Coffman
Aml
Vincent Frick
Myrtle Moats
Haperatown
Edward Stockelager
Mire
Stockslager
Charlee Zeigler
Funketown
M. L. Morin
Oscar Stontfer
Bailey and Con
Harvey Toffenberger
Wiliam Beachley
W. G. Barnheiser
Lillie Fmmert
U.S. Myers
George Thomas
Hocostore
Ira Zimmer
Outing Along Potomac River by Legion Post Members
A member of Morris Frock Post American Legion spent yesterday on a Potomac River outing. Fishing swimming and a picnic lunch were the features of the day, highlighting recreation and camaraderie among attendees.
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Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Potomac River
Dam No
Gounell Records Safe for Public Records
In a fragmentary item, authorities reaffirm that Gounell and associates are maintaining safe records for archival purposes. The note emphasizes archival integrity and proper custody of documents for future reference.
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Gounell Are
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EV. Whitmer
Frank Warrenielts
Harold Snyder
Clear Spring
G. 0. Mooer
Billie Emmett
Elizabeth Sporow
English City
Ting
Foour Jr
Resolute No
Cluth Mountain
Boonsboro
Funkstown
Myerayilfe
Hell
Central Garage & Electric Supply Company
Potomac SL
McCardell Bros
Potomac St
Phillipy
Standard Equipment Massaceridgetts Mutual Life
Urance Co
Shirey, G, C
Brandenburg
JF. P
DATIS
Greenwalt (Electric Supply CO
West Antietam Street
Edison Shop
Potomac Edison Company
Washington St
Harry
Bill
Dodgers
Herald-Mail Press
Howard’s
Baltimore
Audy's Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Paige and
Jewety
Gales and Service
Thumma Motor CO
Frederick
Mesamas Bank
Gulf
Gulf Refining Company
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