The Sacrifice play enjoyed large audience and strong acting
The Missionary play The Sacrifice was presented by the Young People of the Church of the Brethren to a crowded house last night. Lawrence Ru Lon, Bob Martin, Helen Saylor and Tom Thompson delivered notable performances in key roles. A duet by Irene Tisdale and Jack Thompson and a solo by Irene Tisdale complemented the program. Mrs. Floyd Kough directed. The play will be shown again next Sunday and at the Ivester church on July 8.
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Church of the Brethren
Lawrence Ru Lon
Ebenezer Peabody
Bob Martin
Mr. Travis
Helen Saylor
Jean Travis
India
Tom Thompson
James Horner
Missionary
Della Cnegg
Eileen Horner
Jack Thompson
William Miller
Vernon Schrock
Loretta Miller
Irene Tisdale
Mary Bell
Verda Fike
Carl Miamer
Daniel Baker
Glenn Sweitzer
Laurence Bronson
Mildred Murphy
Eloise Rodamer
Miriam Strayer
Florence Miller
Frances Miller
Lulu Lin Inger
Floyd Kough
Ivester Church
Noose Around Neck Laurence Jones Talks Mob Out of Lynching
Laurence Jones recounts a mob threatening to string him up and placing a noose, a pile of wood, and gunfire before an elderly Confederate admirer urged peace. Jones spoke to the crowd, denied blood guilt, and the crowd largely backed him as a donor collection was suggested.
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Laurence Jones
Southland
God
Vegetable Compound Promised to Do All It Claims
In Pratt West Virginia a 30 year old woman describes severe weakness and bedridden days. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves, returns to work, and recommends the product. She offers to answer letters about her experience.
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E. Steevs
Pratt, W. Va
Laurence Jones and Piney Woods School Founder’s Path
Laurence Jones, an Iowa native and former Marshalltown elevator boy, rose from Marshalltown High and Iowa University to establish Piney Woods Country Life School in Braxton, Mississippi. He overcame immense obstacles and earned a place alongside Booker T. Washington in educational history.
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Parson
Laurence Jones
Iowa
Pilgrim Hotel
Marshalltown
Marshalltown High School
Iowa University
Piney Woods
Jones Cotton Blogsom Singers to perform at state Endeavor convention
Des Moines dispatch notes Waterloo based Jones Cotton Blogsom Singers set as an attraction for the state Christian Endeavor convention in Waterloo from June 21 to 24. Also reported Dr William Horatio Phelps, a Coe College graduate and current supply pastor of Council Bluffs, was elected pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, replacing Rev Roy H Brown who resigned last December.
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Jones
Waterloo
Christian Endeavor
Churcil
Des Moines
U.P
William Horatio Phelps
Coe College
Council Bluffs
Central Presbteriany Church
Roy H. Brown
Chicago
Samuel Diamond Joins United Palestine Campaign in Iowa
Samuel Diamond of Diamond Bros grocers is named as a Des Moines based member of the Iowa committee to raise 60000 for the United Palestine Appeal restoration effort. L Oraninsky chairs the state committee with A I Blotaky as treasurer. Other Des Moines members include Robert Lappen QC Cohen J S Israly Sirs S Davidson and others. national Jewish agencies unite under a British mandate framework to build a Jewish homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Diamond
Diamond Bros., Grocers
Lowa
United Palestine Appeal For
Frankel
Des Moines
L.oraninsky
A. I. Blotaky
United Palestine Appeal
Jewish Commonwealth In Palestine
League of Nations
Koren Hayesod
Jewish National Fund
Hebrew University Fund
Hadassah Medical Organization
Waterloo
Iowa
Robert Lappen
QC. Cohen, J. 5
Israly
Sirs
S. Davidson
Max Mayer
L. Gins
Odd Fellows Parade in Des Moines Memorial Day Observed
Des Moines Odd Fellows observed their memorial day with a parade and ceremonies at Woodland cemetery. Nine lodges participated in the services yesterday.
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ODD Fellows
Des Moines
Woodland Cemetery
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Mrrs. Steele
Lydia E. Pinkham
East Fourth St
Waterloo, In
Silk Union
Adulf Cuteen
United Palestine Campaign
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