Valley District of Disciples Of Christ Meet Next Week
The eighty fifth annual Valle District Disciples of Christ convention will be Aug 14 to 16 at Edinburg Christian Church. Rev J Mitchell Hoye presides, with S J Goode as chairman and J Leslie Saum as secretary. Delegates from Frederick Page Warren Clarke counties plus parts of Hampshire, W Va, attend, with sessions open Tuesday at 2 30 pm and closing Thursday night.
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Valley Convention
Disciples of Christ
Disciples of Christ of the Valley District
Edinburg Christian Church
J. Mitchell Hoye
S. J. Goode
J. Leslie Saum
Frederick
Page, Warren and
Clarke
Hampshire County
W. Va
Valley District
George W. Riley
H. S. Tandy
Harrisonburg
D. Rhodes
John A. Tate
Richmond
State Missions
Christ
Virginna
Etta Nunn
Woman’s Christian Missionary Society of Virginia
R. B. Montgomery
Lynchburg College
Percy Thomas
Bible Schools
F. D. Maphis
Rev
Minor Co. Miller
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mission
Frederick Co to Adopt Unit Teaching Methods This Fall
Frederick County teachers will use mimeographed copies of the new course of study prepared by the State Board of Education. The revised curriculum, developed with Virginia educators, shifts to unit teaching and aims to fit teaching to daily pupil needs. Miss Katherine Anthony will lead an extension course starting October 1 on unit making and new curricula.
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Frederick County
State Board of Education
Leslie D. Kline
Virginia
Sydney B. Hall
State Department of Educaion
Yoor Man
Katherine Anthony
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
ABC liquor store opens with 381.35 in sales
The store logged 381.35 in liquor sales on its first full day, moving 403 bottles at an average under a dollar each. Manager Albert L. Baker said demand centered on cheaper brands placed near the front counter. Clerks wore light jackets with ABC in red letters. Business stayed steady with a small evening uptick.
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ABC Liquor Store
Albert L. Baker
ABC
Special for Saturday Chocolate Cakes at Market
Home Demonstration Market on 19 S. Cameron street offers chocolate cakes at 60 cents. Sale runs from 8:30 to 1:30 with additional items available.
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S. Cameron Street
Holiness Preacher Near Death From Rattlesnake Bites
Albert Teester a 39 year old holiness preacher in Sylva North Carolina is near death after a rattlesnake bite during a public demonstration. He refused medical care citing faith and divine protection. Teester declined antidotes and doctors despite swelling arms and worsening condition. His wife died years ago after a similar refusal of medical help.
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Associated Press
Sylva
N. C
Albert Teester
Teester
Cornei
Standardizing Apple Packing Gains Wide Praise Across Regions
A Virginia Division of Markets report finds apple standardization boosting dealer certainty and demand. Letters from New York City to Florida praise improved packing, uniform grades, and confidence, with Virginia apples cited as preferred and increasingly profitable in multiple markets.
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J. H. Meek
Virginia
East
South
New York City
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Georgia
Washington State
Birmingham
Ala
Florida
Virginia Npses
Virginia Parks to Remain Closed for Major Construction
Roanoke Aug 10 heavy dam and drive work in eight state parks will finish early next spring and none will open until all major construction is done Conrade L Wirth assistant director touring with Virginia park officials He will attend a supervision meeting in West Virginia and return tonight to head for Roanoke and later Cape Henry Seashore Park will have a bath house handling 1000 people per hour with its own board walk. G W Getter artist paints park scenes for exhibit in Roanoke. Virginia has done much in a short time, praised as a model for active conservation leadership.
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Roanoke
Seashore
Riverside
Virginia
Conrad L. Wirth
Branch of Planning
National Park Service
Wirth
West Virginia
State Conservation and Development Commission
National Service
Seashore Park
Cape Henry
G. W. Getter
Massanutten Lodge
Front Royal
Douthat Park
Valley of
Douthat
Fairystone
Fairystones
Molly’s Knob
Marion
Pine Grove
Staunton
Dan
Mecklenburg County
Westmoreland
State
The
Union
Ruth Ends Regular Player Role at Season's Close
Babe Ruth declares he is through as a regular player at season's end. He hints at remaining in baseball as a manager and occasional pinch hitter, preferably with Boston where his career began, and expresses a wish to finish the year on a champion Yankee club aiming for the World Series.
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Associated Press
Boston
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Puzzled N R A on Higher Tire Price Demands
Washington Aug 10 the N R A faces a dilemma over whether to raise minimum retail tire prices and create a differential system Industry asks boosts up to 9.6 percent on floor and a 544 percent gap for better known brands Smaller firms clash with the big four, decision expected in a week or 80 hours
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Associated Press
Washington
Leon Henderson
N. R. A. Division of Research and Planning
Two Classic Cars For Quick Sale At Ickers Motor
In 1934 Pontiac two door sedan and a 1933 black Chevrolet coach both near new condition. Substantial savings offered for fast buyers with convenient terms from Ickers Motor Co.
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Ickers Motor CO
Advance Showing Fall Millinery by Aret L Hodgson
Aret L Hodgson presents fall millinery collection preview with new styles and textures. The showing highlights hats and accessories suitable for autumn wardrobes.
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Fall Millinery
ARET
Roosevelt Returns to Washington to Golden Welcome
President Roosevelt arrives at Union Station in Washington after a 41 day trip from Chicago and a cross country journey. Thousands greet him as Secretaries Hull and Morgenthau join the welcoming group. He plans a 3 PM conference with Morgenthau and a 5 PM talk with Secretary Hall.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol
Chicago
Union Station
United States
West Coast
Hull
Morgerthau
NRA
AAA
White House
Pensylvania Avenue
Morgenthau
Hall
Anna Dall
John
Roosevelts
Hawaii
Anna
Nevada
New York State
James Roosevelt
France
Start Work On School Grounds At Kernstown
The county project by the VERA begins at Kernstown with eight men grading grounds under supervision. The plan covers about 30 county schools, with similar sites planned in Middletown and Stephens City in the coming days. District engineer C. M. Stoddard visited Winchester and praised the Town Run work.
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F. W. Bailey
Kernstown
Middletown
Stephens City
C. M. Stoddard
Staunton
Winchester
Wanted Barrel Cooper and Dresses at The Betty Shoppe
Barrel cooper position sought by John Livengood at Byrd Orchard Berryville Virginia and dresses advertised for sale at The Betty Shoppe with great reductions.
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Barrel Cooper
John Livengood
Byrd Orchard
Berryville
Wagon Hit by Truck Injures Stephens City Man
Mullin LaFollette, 63, was injured when a truck struck his unlit wagon half a mile north of Stephens City. He and his grandson were aboard. the child was uninjured. LaFollette's injuries were described as slight. The wagon drawn by two mules with a grazing cow escaped minor injuries. First aid was given at the Fireside Inn by Lottie Wolfe and Frances Watson. Police warned against driving without lights and planned an enforcement push.
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Red Cross
Mullin LaFollette
Dudley Miler
Stephens City
LaFollette
H. C. Borden
Middletown
Lacey Conner
Newcome
R. E. Bayliss
P. B. Stickley
Frightful Storm Damages Upper Valley Fruit Crops
A severe storm swept over the Upper Valley causing heavy damage to fruit crops. The article notes continued discussion on temperance and mentions a lecture by Mrs. Mary Harris Armor at Braddock Street Church, with a large audience and a $22.44 collection for the state W C T U.
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Upper Valley
Braddock Street
M. BE
South
Mary Harris Armor
W. C. T. U. Work
Clarendon
Revival Opens In Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church
Revival services began at Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church on Mount Williams road led by Rev. Franklin G. Senger. Mrs. Senger will teach Bible and sing with children each evening. steereopticon shows framed hymn parables. Services start at 8 pm with brief, engaging sessions and Sunday night features tri colored slide pictures of familiar hymns.
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Mount Pleasant
United Brethren Church
Mount Williams Road
Franklin G. Senger
Thirteen Rattles Prove Hoodoo For Snake And Truck
CROSS JUNCTION Aug 10 A group of Capon river fishermen battled a four foot rattlesnake with thirteen rattles blocking a road. After the snake was killed the fishermen claimed the trophy while the truck, which had passed, was pursued and overtaken.
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Cross Junction
Capon River
Breakneck
World News At A Glance 1935 Headlines
Washington ministers mull partially abandoning crop reduction at the 1935 program. Sylva preacher teeters near death from rattlesnake bite without medical aid. NRA puzzled by industry demand for higher retail minimums. Hoover marks his 60th birthday at Stanford. Shanghai reports drought deaths near 500000. New Orleans gamblers persist amid guard across street. Powhatan defendant rests in killing case, shocking prosecutors. Hopewell election set on striker representation. Babe Ruth plans retirement from regular play after season. Roanoke urges finishing heavy park construction before opening. Berlin clergy resist oath of fealty to Hitler.
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Washington
Sylva
N. C
Albert Teester
NRA
Palo Alto
Hoover
Stanford University
Shanghai
China
New Orleans
National Guard
Powhatan
Allen
Hopewell
Boston
Mass
Babe Ruth
Roanoke
National Park
Berlin
Hitler
Derflinger Says He Is Not The Beltsville Man
Claude W. Derflinger of 340 Gray Avenue denies any relation to a Beltsville Maryland man fined in police court this week for intoxication. He asks that his name not be confused with Claude E. Derflinger and clarifies they are not related.
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Claude W. Derflinger
Gray Avenue
Claude E. Derflinger
Beltsville
Derflinger
Hail Storm Ravages Timberville Orchards in Rockingham County
Special to The Star Harrisonburg August 10 a destructive hail storm hit the Central Shenandoah Valley sweeping Timberville Rockingham County from Timberville to Weyers Cave Grottoes. Hailstones as large as a man's fist dented a car smashed windows and damaged several orchards including the Bolling orchard owned by Harry F and Thomas B Byrd containing 3000 acres.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Broadway
Timberville
Chestnut Ridge
Rockingham County
Weyers Cave
Broadway Methodist Church
Bolling
Harry F
Thomas B. Byrd
Winchester
Byrd Brothers
Tom Byrd
Byrd
Mount Clifton
Turkey Knob
George Sager
Herman Hollar
Joan Moore
Howard Zigler
Stanley Hoover
Bowers
Garber
Harry F. Byrd
Capt
Byra
Sager
Hollar
Moore
Gambler Venturing Returns Amid New Orleans Martial Law
In New Orleans authorities under martial law reopen a casino near Jackson barracks while National Guardsmen guard the city. Senator Huey P. Long accuses Mayor Walmsley of sham raids as guards occupy the voter registration office ahead of the September congressional primary.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
No Man’s Land
Jackson Barracks
Huey P. Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
Long
Walmsley
St. Bernard Parish
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Valley District OF Disciples
Moling & Cather’s
Frederick Co
Meek
National Park Directi
Ruth
Davis
Man
Temperance
Mrs. Armor
U. B
World News
Jated Press
C. W. Derflinger
Orkney
Clifton
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