Epworth League to Hold Social and Pageant in Rest
Rest Virginia notes a scheduled Epworth League social and business meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs George Shiley on Wednesday night. A village church pageant will be performed Sunday night June 7 at 8 o clock with an instructional and inspiring program.
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Rest
Harry Stipe
Brucetown
Epworth League
George Shiley
F. F. Neel
Lee M. Bender
Chambersburg
Practical Guide to Happiness Through Frugal Living
A brief note cites Forbes Magazine urging happiness comes from living within our means and focusing on inner contentment. It frames financial prudence as a path to well being and self sufficiency.
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Forbes Magazine
Preaching at Ebenezer Church to occur Sunday morning
Correction from The Star states there will be preaching at Ebenezer Church of Christ at 11 a.m. on next Sunday June 7 with no other preaching that day. The annual memorial and all day meeting is scheduled for the first Sunday in July inviting members and friends.
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Confederate States of America
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Buena Vista
Mexico
Confederacy
Ebenezer Church of Christ
J. Goode
Peary's Son Weds Ruth Inez Kelly in Columbus Ceremony
Robert E. Peary Jr. married Ruth Inez Kelly of Mankato Minnesota in Columbus Ohio where he works as a civil engineer. The romance began during his bridge contract in Longview Washington where Kelly taught. George Guthridge and Mrs Hughes returned from Indianapolis motor races at the speedway May 30.
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Robert E. Peary, Jr
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Ruth Inez Kelly
Mankato
Minn
Columbus
Peary
Longview
Wash
Miss Kelly
George Guthridge
E. Hughes
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Speedway
Public Sale of R E L Whitacre Farm in Frederick County
Public auction to sell the R E L Whitacre Farm in Frederick County Virginia as ordered by the 1931 court decree. The 245 acre property will be offered in two parcels and as a whole with two thirds of crops reserved for the tenant and one third to the purchaser. One third cash due sale day with two equal yearly bonds and trust, insurance, and record of sale terms noted by trustees and commissioners.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Florence B. Whitacre
Elmer H. Whitacre
Court House
Winchester
R. E. L. Whitacre
Whitacre
Allabaugh Road
T. Russell Cather
R. M. M. Lynch
Rainfall Report Shows Sparse Yesterday and Varied Past Months
The daily rainfall ending 8 am today was none. June to date total 0.82 inches. Comparing the 18 year average for January through May with 1932 totals, 1931 January 2.43 inches. February 1.06. March 1.93. April 2.41. May 2.64. totals 17.20. For 1930 first six months rainfall: January 1.55. February 0.48. March 2.22. April 1.79. May 1.19. June 3.06 inches.
Doran Honored as Chief of Police at Area Tribute
Hundreds of Winchester residents attended a final tribute to Michael A. Doran chief of police. The item notes other regional notices including church leadership changes, forest fire alerts, a wedding shower for S Donald McFadden, and various community activities in nearby towns.
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Michael A. Doran
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Church
Huffman's Hollow
Winchester
S. Donald McFadden
Tokus Inn
Ruthee
Upper Montclair
Democratic convention backs Wilson for re election in Roanoke
Fifteen years ago on June 3 1916 Roanoke hosted the State Democratic convention which unanimously endorsed President Wilson for re election. Berlin boasted a naval victory over the British fleet. Col B M Roszel to address Confederate Memorial Day on June 6. Dr John E Page retired naval physician dies near Berryville. Nemo praises Frances Courtney Baylor play Juan and Juanita for youth readers.
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Roanoke
Wilson
Berlin
Col
B. M. Roszel
Memorial Services in Whitacre Church Next Sunday
Memorial services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Whitacre next Sunday at 3 o'clock. A select choir will provide special music and the pastor will preach. Relatives and friends with graves in the cemetery are urged to attend and assist with decorations.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Memorial services planned at St John’s Church June 7
Bloom brevities note memorial services at St John’s Church in Bloom on Sunday June 7 at 2 pm. Families with graves in the cemetery are urged to attend with flowers to decorate and a fund collection will buy markers for unknown graves.
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Bloom
St John’s Church
Daniel van Dam
Friendly Grove
Lexington
University of Virginia
St. John’s
Thomas S. Cooper
John Randolph
John Y. Himelright
Star Tannery
Himelright
R. L. Long
Round Hill
Uplifted by the Sun The Kulin of Australia Beliefs
The Akron Beacon Journal notes that the Kulin people of Australia hold that spirits ascend to heaven through sun rays. A caption explains clay bumps on detours resemble chickens, illustrating a local observational detail.
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Australia
Akron Beacon- Journal
Newfoundland Seeks 8 Million Loan for Grand Banks
Newfoundland faces a funding gap seeking an 8 million loan to support Grand Banks projects. Officials question where to borrow the needed capital as plans stall and financing options are explored.
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Newfoundland
Grand Banks
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