Welfare officials gather to discuss regional aid plan in Virginia
Gov Price urges local boards to select worthy welfare cases with careful investigations as Virginia prepares for the 1938 social security aid plan. About 15 000 aged will receive benefits this year from 40 000 eligibles while 3 000 dependent children are expected to be aided from about 10 000 eligibles. L L Watts notes rehabilitation for able blind workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Price
State Board
Federal Board
Virginia
L. L. Watts
Commission For the Blind
Stauffer
James W. Phillips
J. Gordon Bennett
Monkey Patient Chewed On Dentist Teeth
Mrs. Michael Field brought her pet monkey Cholo to a Chicago dentist after the animal chewed people. Dr H S Brundage removed four of the monkey’s teeth, noting the biting would be less painful from now on.
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Chicago
Michael Field
Japs Change Tactics in Yangtze Sector
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces shifting from attacking Kiukiang to pushing along the Poyang lake shore and advancing toward Nanchang while also striking at Lingtze near the Sut river. Chinese counterattacks inflicted about 500 casualties and drove Japanese forces back three miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Hankow
Poyang
Kiukiang
Yangtze River
Nanchang
Lingtze
Sut River
Hunan
Yangtze
Felons Threaten Life of Woman Who Squealed
In Seattle Aug 19 inmates at Walla Walla state prison threaten the life of Mrs Genevieve Padelford Fawcett international swindler who helped obtain a confession from Mrs Mary E Smith in the Cassett murder case. Prosecutor B Grah Warner said she would be moved to King County jail until her testimony at Mrs Smith and son De Casto Earl Mayer murder trial in mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatle
Walla Walla State Prison
Genevieve Padelford Fawcett
Mary E. Smith
Cassett
B. Grah Warner
Warner
L. E. Nixdorff
Smith
Mayer
James Eugene Bassett
Navy
Bassett
Fawcett
San Quentin
John Chauncey Fawcett
Famous Comedy Team A Memory
SETAUKET NY August 19 The famous old comedy team of McIntyre and Heath once convulsed vaudeville with its ham tree skit now lives only in memory. Thomas K Heath 85 died of a heart attack at his Long Island home last night a year after partner Jim McIntyre. Heath never knew McIntyre died before him and was stricken with paralysis when McIntyre died in Connecticut news kept from him.
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Setauket
N. Y
McIntyre and
Heath
Thomas K. Heath
Long Island
Jim McIntyre
McIntyre
Connecticut
Public Sale of Clarke County Real Estate
The Executor of A. A. Robinson offers two Clarke County properties at public auction in White Post Virginia on Saturday August 27 1938 at 4 PM The parcels include a one acre tea room dwelling with outbuildings and a 163 acre limestone farm with 25 acres of timber Ownership terms require one third cash sale with two equal annual installments secured by deeds of trust and bonds. Purchasers may pay in full and receive deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Robinson
White Post
Virginia
Denny, Buckley and Meade
Knights To Compete In Mt Solon Riding Tournament
Fifteen modern Virginia knights will compete in Mt Solon on August 20 for the queen of love and beauty title. The event draws 6000 spectators to Natural Chimneys with a 100 yard course and 8 second speed requirement. A pony tournament for ages 10 to 14 precedes the main event, with eight entrants vying for a princess title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Solon
Virginia Knights
Love
Beau
Hinton
James Madison
West
Lewis Proctor
Millboro
Henry Caricofe
Cyrus Weichel
Leon Weichel
I. Lloyd Simmons
Sangerville
Paul Miller
Briery Branch
Dewey Byerly
Carl Mahler
Alfred Simmons
Moscow
Everett Burtner
Billy Moneymaker
Mt. Zion
Dorman Michael
Charles Clinedinst
Ed Shull
Bruce
Washington
Connie Michael
Max Meadows
Dorman Cox
Linwood Shifflet
Leroy Shifflett
Parnassus
Rembart Simmons
Shirley Derrow
Dain Foster
Bridgewater
Wife Of Bird Given 30 Days
Judge Samuel K. Dennis sentenced Mrs Barbara Bird wife of Charles Bird to 30 days in jail for being an accessory in one of his seven holdups in Baltimore. He described her act as natural and the sentence reflected a wife aiding her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Samuel K. Dennis
Barbara Bird
Charles Bird
Dennis
Pony sinks in city sewage sludge pit rescue
16 year old Emil Brindal rode a pony into a greenish meadow illusion. The pony sank to its neck in sludge at a city sewage disposal site and was pulled out with a lasso after Emil called for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirage
Indianapolis
Emil Brindal
Emil
World Vigilance President Seeks World Peace by Abolishing War
Charles F. Fillmann's address opened front page news as World Vigilance Inc president outlined a plan to insure world peace by abolishing war and strikes. A newspaper reporter attended the two hour speech and remained for the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Charles F. Fillmann
World Vigilance, Inc
Roosevelt at Hyde Park Home for Stay
President Roosevelt arrived back at Hyde Park after a day-long trip through Ontario where he spoke at Kingston and Thousand Islands bridge. He praised strong Canada US ties and urged cooperative, peaceful relations between the nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ontario
Kingston
Thousand Islands Bridge
Accused Official Asks For Change
EBENSBURG Pa Aug 19 Trial of Supt John D Pennington of the state industrial school at Huntingdon on a charge of involuntary manslaughter was stayed pending a hearing on his petition for a change of venue He claims politics and local prejudice make a fair trial in Huntingdon County impossible The petition was filed with Chief Justice John W Kephart of the State Supreme Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebensburg
John D. Pennington
State Industrial School
Huntingdon
John W. Kephart
State Supreme Court
Huntingdon County
Frederick Frederick Charge M E Church Services Schedule
The schedule lists Frederick Charge South M E Church with Pastor George L Waters. Round Hill Sunday School at 10 am and preaching 11 am followed by conference. Carpers Valley Sunday School 2 pm and preaching 3 pm. Macedonia Sunday School 10 am and preaching 8 pm. Relief Paxton and Lamps Sunday School at usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Waters
Round Hill
Carpers Valley
Macedonia
Paxton and
Lamp’s
Stephens City Charge M. E. Church Program
Minister Homer Welsh outlines service schedule for Stephens City and nearby locales. First Sunday services at Stephens City Fairview and Kernstown. Second Sunday at Refuge Kernstown and Stephens City. Third Sunday returns to Stephens City and Fairview with late afternoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Welsh
Stephens City
Fairview
Mernstown
Kernstown
Refuge
M. Fairview
Opequon Group Presbyterian Church Notices
Opequon Group Presbyterian values weekly activities with Rev. E S McGavock as pastor. Services at 11 a m Burnt Church 3 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m. Round Hill hosts Sunday Schools at 10 a m and Young People at 7 p m. Opequon Chapel offers Sunday School at 10 a m Young People 7 15 p m and service at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E S. McGavock
Opequon
Burnt Church
Round Hill
Opequon Chapel
Reliance United Brethren Church Announcement
Rev W D Mitchell leads Reliance United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and a special program at 11 a m. Dinner at noon followed by campus visitation. no other circuit services, public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D Mitchell
Reliance
Ridgeway Charge Sermon and Sunday School Schedule
The South Ridgeway Methodist Episcopal Church presents an Arden Sermon by Pastor L. H. Smallwood at 9 45 a m followed by Sunday School. Darkesville and Rest also host Sunday Schools at 10 a m with sermons by the pastor. All members urged to attend and the public is invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Methodist Episcopal
South
L. H. Smallwood
Arden
Darkesville
Timber Ridge Congregational Church announcement
Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church in Highview West Virginia led by Pastor Robert A. Whitten invites visitors. Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Vernon Whitacre as superintendent, worship at 11 a.m., and Divine Worship at 3:30 p.m. Visitors always welcome.
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Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church
Highview
W. VA
Robert A. Whitten
Vernon Whitacre
Gainesboro Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Gainesboro Charge notices Worship times for M E Church South led by Rev Fred Crowe include Wesley Chapel and Redland Pine Grove Old Bethel services. Sunday School at 9 00 or 10 00 with morning worship and sermons at 10 00 and 11 15. Evening services and young people meeting listed for various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Crowe
Wesley Chapel
Gainesboro
Byhead People’s Meeting
Redland
Pine Grove
Young People’s Meeting
Old Bethel
A Mother's Prayer and Samuel's Call in Bible Lore
Dr. Alvin E Bell discusses Hannah’s plea for a son in Shiloh, naming him Samuel as a prayer fulfilled. The piece highlights prenatal influence, mothers’ sacrifices, and Hannah’s vow as Samuel grows under Eli’s care and yearly offerings.
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Hannah
Shiloh
Samuel
Moses
Jochebed
Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Schedule In Rotary
Pastor Rev E B Smith leads Gravel Springs Bethel Freemont St Johns and St James services with Sunday School at 10 am and sermon times across the day. St Johns and St James list morning services and Sunday School while Gravel Springs also holds a 10 am class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Smith
Bethel
Freemont
St. Johns
St. James
Gravel Springs
Disciples of Christ Rural Charge Plans Bible Schools
Rev S J Goode pastor invites all to Capon Bridge Rock Enon and Ebenezer churches for Bible School sessions morning worship at Capon Bridge Ebenezer 10 a m evening worship 8 p m and a 3 p m preaching service at Capon Bridge New members will be received Communion observed at these services Delegates for the Valley District Convention in Winchester on September 6 7 and 8 will be named.
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S. J. Goode
Capon Bridge
Rock
Enon—Bible School
Ebenezer—Bible School
Valley District
Winchester
Galilee Church Notices at Wilbur Reid Minister
Bible School at 10 00 a m with Chase McVay leading Sept Communion at 11 30 a m Delegates chosen to attend the Valley District convention at the Church of Christ in Winchester on Sept 6 8 and 8 Everyone welcome to our service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown Road
Wilbur A. Reid
Chase McVay
Church of Christ
Winchester
Brucetown Circuit M. E. Church Serves With Lay Leaders
In Brucetown and surrounding locales worship schedules are posted as Rev W O Talbert is away on vacation. Stephenson conducts 10 am worship with 11 am Sunday School and 11 30 am sermon, Crums holds 10 30 am service, Welltown offers 10 am Sunday School and 8 pm service. Lay leaders John Hardesty and R O Fitch lead a program with several speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Talbert
Stephenson
Welltown
John Hardesty
R. O. Fitch
Pleasant Valley and Red Bud Church Events Notice
Winchester U B Circuit Rev B OBAUGH Mt Pleasant Sunday School 10 a m Christian Endeavor program 7 30 p m Mrs Wilson Adams leader A playlet by Pleasant Valley church Gods Seven 8 o clock All are urged to attend Pleasant Valley Sunday School 10 a m Worship 11 7 30 p m Red Bud Sunday School 2 p m Worship 3 p m Election of officers for Sunday School and Christian Endeavor at the class hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Obaugh
Mt. Pleasant
Christian Endeavor
Wilson Adams
Pleasant Valley Church
Pleasant Valley
White Post Charge Church Services Update
White Post Charge Rev W D Sheets announces Sunday services August 21 Millwood 10 am worship with communion Boyce 11 am sermon 315 pm Young People's service White Post 8 pm worship with sermon Congregation invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D Sheets
Millwood
Boyce
White Post
United Brethren West Frederick Charge Schedule
Rev BF Spitzer leads services at United Brethren West Frederick. Fairview hosts preaching at 9 with Sunday school at 10. Mt Pleasant hosts homecoming with morning and afternoon worship and lawn lunch. Mt Olive Sunday school at 10 and service at 7 45. Mount Hebron farm festival and lawn social near Whitacre August 27 with preaching at 10 August 28. Laurel Hill also on schedule. All invited.
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BF. Spitzer
Fairview
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Olive
Mount Hebron
Whitacre
Laurel Hill
Helping Hand Mission Meeting at Indian Hollow
Supt Mrs H McVicar announces Sunday School at 3 p m with Mrs Henry McVicar in charge. An invitation urged all to attend services and join the organization.
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Indian Hollow
H. McVicar
Henry McVicar
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Omps Funeral Home
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Opequon Group
Presbyterian
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Eli
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Disciples of Christ
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Brucetown Circuit
Winchester U. B. Circuit
United Brethren
West Frederick
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Miller
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E. Boscawen St
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Falar
RCA Victor Radio Tubes
Baker & Anderson Electrical CO
N. Braddock St
Fairmont
Loudoun
Valley Pike
W. Clifford St
Fairfax Lane
Hable Real Estate
S. Braddock St
Southwerk St
National Ave
Bath
E. B. Clevenger
Clearbrook
T. W. Evans
N. Kent
Hagerstown Equipment Company
Clara Fultz Bentz
John Deere
Slaterlon Farm
Whitlocx Addition
Handley School
Jerry Pyslee
E. Piccadilly
Ford
W. R. Graeham
Sunnyside
Wonder’s
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Potomac By-Products Company
Mon-Wed-Frits
Paynter Funeral Home
Luray
Waynesboro
Transamerican Advertising Distributors
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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