All Day Evangelist Van Voorhis Returns to Rock Enon
Romney West Virginia evangelist Hiram N Van Voorhis will hold an all day meeting at Rock Enon Church of Christ on Sunday August 9 with Bible School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m 230 p m and 8 p m The Lord s Supper will be observed in the morning service Dinner on the grounds Gore Male Quartet to sing The home coming day will welcome friends and relatives from far and near Mon and Tue night sermons also scheduled
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Hiram N. van Voorhis
Romney
W. Va
Rock Enon Church of Christ
Gore
Penney Earnings Show Increases
New York July 30 The J C Penney Company reports net earnings for the first six months ended June 30 1931 after federal taxes but before preferred stock dividend requirements of 4 210 909 30. This compares with last year’s six month total from all sources of 3 407 400 28.
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New York
J. &. Penney Company
Preferred stock dividends and earnings per share report
Six month period this year shows preferred dividends of 597 483 dollars and net earnings for common stock of 3 614 126 55 dollars or 1 46 a share. For 1930 the earnings were 2 821 dollars and 1 14 a share. A mining well notes rock and water spraying high when drilled and will be fully assessed after cleaning in several days. Gochenour uses new drilling equipment and has long demand locally, with notable work near Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gochenour
Winchester
Deep Well Shot Grinds 622 Foot Drilling Record
William J. Gochenour a Mau rtown well driller used a 700 pound dynamite shot to drill 622 feet on Lee M. Bender’s farm in the county. The blast followed 522 feet of drilling with 142 feet of metal tubing and a submarine detonator.
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William J. Gochenour
Maurtown
Lee M. Bender
Stars Return From Hawaii In Cap Theatres News
Forthcoming productions at Warner Brothers and current bookings at Capitol and Colonial Theatres are noted. Three First National Pictures stars docked at San Pedro last week then headed to Los Angeles, including Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon who returned from Honolulu to await their upcoming marriage. Dorothy Mackaill also arrived home.
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Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Capitol
Colonial Theatres
Hawaii
San Pedro
Los Angeles
First National Pictures
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
Honolulu
Dorothy Mackaill
Mrs. L. Maude McKenzie Laid To Rest In Private Service
The funeral for Mrs. L. Maude McKenzie occurred after a protracted illness. A private service was held at her West Boscawen Street home with Rev. Dr. L. A. Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church officiating, followed by burial.
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L. Maude McKenzie
West Boscawen Street
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Local Rites Conclude for Mrs. McKenzie at Mount Hebron
Floral tributes from friends flow after services at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The local Boy Scout troop honors Mrs. McKenzie’s family as Charles Mort, grandson, is affiliated. Pallbearers include Dr. L. M. Allen and George H. Smith with honorary pallbearers listed among city figures. Mr. Thompson’s name appears among three city nominees submitted to the Governor under a state law.
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Mount Hebron
Mr. Thompson
J. C. McKown
Ae W. Leiter
Thompson
Thompson Named State Senator in West Virginia
Martinsburg West Virginia July 30 Lewis H Thompson of this city Democrat was named State Senator from the Fifteenth district to fill the unexpired term of Harry F Henshaw who resigned June 1 to join the State Road Commission The district includes Berkeley Morgan Hampshire and Jefferson counties and the appointment was announced yesterday.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Lewis H. Thompson
Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Jefferson
Harry F Henshaw
State Road Commission
Unnamed Banker and Merchant Considered for East State Seat
The individual, never a candidate for office, served as Coronal district delegate to the 1924 Nazi convention in New York that backed John W. Davis. A banker, merchant and fruit grower, he faces a legislature not meeting for the remainder of the term unless a special session is called.
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New York
John W. Davis
Dolores Jackson Dies in Memorial Hospital After Appendicitis
Dolores Jackson of Berryville Clarke county died at Memorial Hospital at about 10 30 last night from complications of appendicitis. She was eight and daughter of the late Palmer Jain who died in the same hospital about a month earlier from injuries after an assault. Dolores had been hospitalized three days and her remains were taken to Berryville for funeral rites.
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Dolores Jackson
Berryville
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Palmer Jain
Dolores
S S S Blood Medicine Promises New Vigor and Clearer Skin
An advertisement touts S S S as a century old blood remedy that boosts red cell production and health. It claims improved appetite sleep and nerve calmness, plus clearer skin and stronger resistance to illness.
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S.S.S
Americanism and Russia myths in postwar critique
The writing argues Russia elevates communism by appealing to the poor and accuses American policy of denying Haiti’s selfgovernance, claiming Americans assume a divinely sanctioned right to intervene.
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Russia
Haiti
Public sale on distress warrant against Paul O Wol ford
Distress warrant and attachment authority a public auction at 307 N avenue at 1 30 p m Saturday August 1 1931 offering six dining chairs a linoleum rug a sewing machine a 3 burner stove a Victrola a guitar a dining table and other household items Terms cash Deputy Sheriff notes 1 22 91
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W. H. Bush
G. T. Michaels
Paul O. Wolford
Nn Avenue
No medals for great men in school say critics
The remark notes that even notable figures seldom earned school medals, suggesting that success does not depend on school awards. It reflects on merit beyond formal recognition and hints at broader achievement outside classrooms.
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Willie
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Goodyear
Buncutter Tire Co
Frigidaire
Westinghouse
Potomac Edison
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