Teachers in Country Schools urged to stay for spiritual influence
An article argues rural teachers should remain in countryside schools to shape moral and spiritual lives of students. It highlights the value of Christian trained women teachers, calls for support from Parent Teacher Associations and churches, and suggests contacting Christian training institutions for recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Training School
Louisville
Scarret College
Southern Methodist Training School
Nashville
Henry McLaughlin
Yorktown Fete Names First Assistant Historian
Dr. Floyd Flickinger of Williamsburg Virginia and William and Mary College has been appointed first assistant historian for the Yorktown Sesquicentennial Exposition. The event marks the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and ends the Revolutionary War with activities planned for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Flickinger
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
Yard Party at Macedonia Church Benefit Night
A Front Royal yard party fundraiser hosted by Macedonia Church raises funds for the Ladies Aid. The event is slated for Wednesday night July 8 with proceeds supporting church outreach. A separate brief notes a lion near Capetown carrying off a baby then dropping it unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Church Front Royal Roa
Ladies’ Aid
Banks Observe Independence Day Holiday Closings
Bank closing notices indicate Saturday July Fourth as a legal holiday with banks closed. Maturing paper dated July Fourth can be paid on Monday July Sixth. Signatures include JH Yost, WM G Hardy, John L Sloat, Philip Fowle. Union Bank of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
WM G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John L. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Philip Fowle
Union Bank of Winchester
Elks Plan Funeral for Charter Member Harry C Fletcher
Elks members meet at the Elks Home Saturday at 3 p m to attend the funeral of charter member Harry C Fletcher Exalted Ruler Lawrence C Hollis announces the gathering and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Home
Harry C. Fletcher
Lawrence C. Hollis
Farm Bureau Meeting Series Planned Around Winchester
Notice to farmers announces Virginia Farm Bureau meetings to establish services in Winchester. Events are at Gainsboro Schoolhouse on July 7 and 8 at 8 p m, at the S H Zinn farm church near Clearbrook on July 8, and at Kernstown Schoolhouse on July 9. Moraes Farm Bureau Federation urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia Farm Bureau
Gainsboro
S. H. Zinn
Clearbrook
Kernstown
Moraes Farm Bureau Federation
Trustees Sale of Frank K Stickley Farm at Strasburg Va
Trustees announce July 6 1931 at 11 AM in Strasburg Shenandoah County Va sale of the Frank K Stickley Farm a 335 82 acre river farm one mile east of Strasburg on the Shenandoah River with residence barn silo outbuildings and artesian well Visit the property before sale. Sale place is in front of the Strasburg Post Office Terms: one quarter cash day of sale with residue financed by three equal annual installments and a purchaser may assume 7701 41 with interest secured by vendor's lien or deed of trust. Trustees T E Zea and M L Walton Woodstock Va. (6 26 71)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Frank K. Stickley
Shenandoah River
T. E. Zea
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Packing industry shows improvement in meat markets
A Washington report from the Institute of American Meat Packers notes gains in cattle and hog prices since May, stronger consumer demand for pork and beef, higher lard prices, and firmer meat product demand. Lighter cuts such as pork loins hams bacon and beef cuts are in greater demand, offering bargains for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Institute of American Meat Packers
Washington
June meat prices rise as demand improves
Prices moved higher with picnic meats advancing and steady demand. Ham trade improved and consumption of smoked meats increased in June. Bacon, particularly heavier cuts, remained an attractive buy for American households.
Church notices from rural charge led by Rev S J Goode
The Church of Christ rural charge announces Ebenezer Bible School at 10 a m and Fairview memorial services with no preaching that Sunday. Delray holds an all day meeting with Bible school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and a 3 p m sermon. Capon Bridge Bible school at 1 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m and preaching at 8 p m all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J Goode
Ebenezer—Bible School
Fairview
Delray
Capon Bridge
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
One Kind of Efficiency
An efficiency expert is pictured as a careful thinker who would measure a lump of coal before trying to pass it through a door. The Louisville Times uses a humorous line to comment on practical logic and problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulsville Times
Bus carrying 13 coeds crashes near Ypsilanti injuring passengers
A bus carrying 13 prospective teachers from Michigan State Normal School in Ypsilanti skidded on a highway, crashed through a guard rail on a bridge, and fell 12 feet into Paint Creek. All aboard were injured, three seriously, as they headed to Lincoln Consolidated Rural School for final practice teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Normal School
Ypsilanti
Paint Creek
Lincoln Consolidated Rural School
Tariff Wall Stage Setting Requires Right-Side Stance
A tariff wall is described as a stage setting where the pleasing effect comes from being on the correct side. The text implies a directional stance determines perception or outcome.
Untangled Riddle Speaks to Newspaper Boss Advantage
A cryptic remark highlights the nimblest editor or picker who reads the paper first, before pages are creased or mussed. The line evokes media savvy and the advantage of being early to the news.
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Opequon
Presbyterian Churches
Capetown
South Africa
B. P
ELKS
Winchester’s Best Drug Store
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main St
Church OF Christ
Wonder
eApparel Shop
North Loudoun ST
Winchester, VA
North Main Street
Liogarr & Myzos Tasacce
Ory Te
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