Progress at First Church Annual Meeting in Boston
The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist reports wide growth including 59 new branches and a 66 percent rise in Eddy writings sales. Judge Clifford P. Smith elected Church President for a year. Edward L. Ripley Treasurer. Ezra W. Palmer Clerk.
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First Church of Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Aoe
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Clifford P. Smith
Newton
Mass
Edward L. Ripley
Brookline
Ezra W. Palmer
Marshfield
Christian Science Board of Directors
Mason City
Iowa
District Court of
Mother Church
Christian Science Board of Education
Christian Science Publishing Society
Christian Science Board of
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Sentinel
Herald
Bureau of History and Records
M. Rosamond Wright
Europe
North America
Australia
Africa
South America
Nelvin E. Ritchie
Jesus
New Potomac Bridge Soars Higher Than Old Flood Span
The new Potomac River bridge near Shepherdstown West Virginia will rise about 40 feet above the flood crest that washed away the old span in March 1936. Maryland and West Virginia officials plan to open bids tomorrow for two bridge plans under the Hayden Cartwright act emergency relief program.
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Baltimore
Tomac River
Shepherdstown
W. Va
State Roads Commission
Maryland
West Virginia
Fed
New Bridge Plans Consider Six or Seven Span Options
Maryland and West Virginia officials study two steel bridge designs for 1 021 foot length to cross the Potomac near Shepherdstown with a 24 foot roadway. The plan shifts traffic north and buffers a dangerous Maryland curve while costs and days for construction are set. A separate Mexico report notes a Tongue cutting by a rebel supporter in Cuernavaca.
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Shepherdstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Maryland
West Virginia
War Admiral Injury May Sideline Champion Until September
Belmont winner War Admiral suffered a right foreleg wound after a start stumble and may miss the rest of the season. Trainer George Conway doubts he can race again this year, keeping him near Saratoga or Belmont into September.
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New York
Samuel Riddle
Handy Mandy Undern
Latonia
George Conway
Conway
Saratoga
Belmont
Army worm battle fuels 1938 Oklahoma pest scare
County agent A. T. Burge reports farmers faced a surge of grasshoppers driven to eat army worms, a deadly chain reaction blamed on poison tactics and local pests. The event underscores peril in pest control efforts and warns of unintended consequences.
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Oklahoma City
A. T. Burge
Capitol Hill Debates Bills and Hearings Across Committees
On Capitol Hill the Senate debates the District of Columbia appropriation bill while hearings continue on wage hour issues. The Interstate Commerce Committee resumes rail financing inquiry and a proposed Trans Atlantic dirigible loan is reviewed. House action includes a tax evasion inquiry resolution and an extension of PWA funding. John L. Lewis backs the hour bill before joint committee.
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Associated Press
Senate
District of Columbia
Joint Labor Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Interstate Commerce
Agriculture Committee
Flood Control Committee
Judiciary Committee
PWA
John L. Lewis
Don’t Let The Ants Worry You Booklet Offered
Washington Information Bureau advertises a government produced booklet on ant extermination for home readers. Includes enlarged photos and guidance for all ant varieties encountered in and around houses and lawns. Send five cents postage via coupon to receive the booklet.
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Washington Information Bureau
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South Loudoun St
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Maine
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