Presbyterian Growth in China Reported by Mission Leader
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church South met in San Antonio Texas in late May and affirmed strong fundamental doctrines. Rev J H Graham formerly of Winchester spoke on thirty five years in China noting growth from one station to eight stations and from no members to thousands. He described a church founding to a presbytery and synod and a national structure forming.
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Rafter the Star
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church, South
San Antonio
Texas
J. H. Graham
D. D
Winchester
North Kangsu China Mission
Funeral Rites for Mrs Miller Craig Held at Methodist Church
Stephens City Virginia June 13 The funeral for Mrs Miller Craig who died of typhoid fever at Memorial hospital after a weeklong illness was conducted at the Methodist Church by Rev G W Gaither and Rev F A Strother. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. The family, including three young daughters, mourns her loss as friends extend sympathy.
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Craig
Penna Couple Wed In Chambersburg Listed
A marriage license was issued in the city clerk’s office to Clarence E. McCune of Chambersburg PA and Hazel B. Evans of Fayetteville Franklin County PA. The groom, a truck driver, is a son of R W McCune of Chambersburg and the bride is a daughter of L R Evans of Fayetteville.
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Clarence E. ‘McCune
Chambersburg
Hazel B. Evans
Fayetteville
Franklin County
R. ‘W. McCune
L. R. Evans
Virginia Becomes Destination for Quick Weddings
Winchester reports a surge of Pennsylvania couples seeking marriage licenses for immediate ceremonies in Virginia after Maryland law requires a three day license wait and a two day ceremony delay. In contrast Virginia only requires applicants be over 21, allowing out of state couples to wed promptly.
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Winchester
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Hagerstown
Marvel of Unbelief and Gleam Sermons At Christian Church
The First Christian Church schedules a Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, a 11:00 a.m. short sermon on The Marvel of Unbelief, and an 8:00 p.m. sermon titled Following the Gleam. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:15 p.m. led by Mrs Fred Forney with a topic Memories a Blessing or a Curse. All welcome.
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The
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Fred Forney
No Powder Marks At Stull Wound In Houston Engineer Case
Richmond testimony at the opening of Mrs. Julia Stull's trial states no burns or powder marks were visible near the bullet wound that caused engineer Reymond S. Stull of Houston to die. Coroner J. W. Whitfield testified during the proceedings.
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Richmond
Reymond
Stull
Houston
Texas
J. W. Whitfield
Julia Stull
Insanity Defense Expected in Leopold and Loeb Trial
Chicago on June 17 reports preparations for the Leopold and Loeb trial with insanity to be the central defense. A team of alienists and psychiatrists under Dr. James Whitney Hall will examine the youths in their cells, guarded by jail staff and prosecutors, as defense lawyers claim inadequate prep time for the case set to begin.
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Chicago
Augusta
Nathan E. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
James Whitney Hall
Byrd Receives Wide Ovation at Virginia Democratic Convention
Delegates George B. Keezell and Walter C. Switzer report Harry F Byrd drew an extraordinary ovation as their State Chairman at the Norfolk State Convention. Keezell and Switzer say Byrd was the most popular figure, with strong support across sections and calls for him to be Governor. The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes the notable display of enthusiasm and a party resolution praising Byrd's efforts.
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Harrisonburg
George B. Keezell
Walter C. Switzer
Norfolk
Harry F&. Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
Carter Glass
Byrd
Senator Keezell
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
Ang
H. F. Byrd
Switzer
Harry Byrd
Keezell
Richmond ‘I imes-Dispatch
Harry ‘Flood Byrd
Resolutions Committee
Acciama
New Jersey Boys imitate Chicago kidnapping plot
East Orange New Jersey June 12 three boys are questioned while three others are sought for kidnapping eight year old Joseph Lindt for ransom. The boy was taken to a woods stripped beaten and held several hours and arrived at court with possible skull fracture and a missing tooth. He reported rope around him and threat of hanging before being coerced to sign a ransom order for his mother.
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East Orange
N. J
Joseph Lindt
Aurelia Ligeti
Strasse
Joseph
Both Sides Lose In A Circuit Court Case
A Circuit Court jury awarded H. W. Ashwood a verdict for $18.48 against Harry Orndorff. Costs and attorney fees exceed the amount at issue, leaving both sides out of pocket despite a win or loss. The piece notes the financial burden of litigation and the appeal of settlements.
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H. W. Ashwood
Harry Orndorff
Orndorff
Ashwood
United Brethren Church Announces Sunday Services
The United Brethren Church schedules Sunday services at 11 o clock with morning communion. Sunday evening preaching at 8. Junior Society at 2 30 led by Miss Maud Hollar. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 led by Edwin Ritter. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8. Sunday school at 9 45 led by W P Anderson and T B Hancher.
Degree Conferred on Rev Tyler at Randolph-Macon
The Rev Frank Ames Tyler and Rev Clayton Orlando Tuttle received doctor of divinity degrees at Randolph Macon College in Ashland Virginia during commencement exercises. Dr Tyler is son of the late Rev Dr George T Tyler once presiding elder of the Winchester district.
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Frank Ames ‘Tyler
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Clayton Orlando Tuttle
Farmville
Virginia
Tyler
George T. Tyler
Baltimore
Braddock Street
Sunday Services on White Post Circuit
The Rev. W G Winton announces Sunday services for White Post circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South. Boyce Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m by the pastor Epworth League 7 p m. Millwood Sunday 10 a m preaching 3 p m by the pastor White Post 4th Sunday school 10 a m Sunday school day program 8 p m.
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W. G. Winton
White Post
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Boyce
Epworth League
Millwood
Churches in Mexico City Number 300
Mexico City hosts about 300 stone masonry churches. The city averages one church for every 800 inhabitants, highlighting the region's dense religious heritage and architectural concentration.
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Mexico City
Appointments for U B Rural Charge June 15
United Brethren Church Winchester rural charge lists Sunday services with Rev. S R Ludwig at Mount Olive Children Day at 9 10 a m 11 a m Mount Pleasant Sunday school 2 p m sermon 3 p m Fairview 2 p m Pleasant Valley Rev Dr W O Fries Dayton will speak to Sunday school at 10 a m
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Winchester
United Brethren Church
Mount Olive
Mount
Pleasant
Fairview
Echia
Pleasant Valley
W. 0. Fries
Dayton
Lapland Women Among World’s Smallest Height Averages
A historical note reports Lapland women as among the globe’s smallest, averaging around four feet in height. The text suggests limited data on precise measurements and regional variation.
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Lapland
Last Rites Held for 13 Month Old Milburn Baby
Audrey Elizth Milburn died from cerebrospinal meningitis at 13 months. Funeral services were held at her mother's home in Harris Addition conducted by Rev Father Gallagher of Sacred Heart Church. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her father W K Milburn who died six weeks earlier. She leaves her mother and four sisters.
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Audrey Elizabeth Milburn
W. Earl Milburn
Harris Addition
Father Gallagher
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mount Hebron
W. K. Milburn
Liquor Declared Poisonous by Speaker in Town Hearing
A speaker asserted that liquor today is poisonous, claiming he never got drunk before but warns the current liquor is polsomous and unsafe. The remark highlights concerns at a local meeting about tainted spirits and public health risk.
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