Methodist Missions Hampered by Promised Funds Shortfall
Nashville May 6 The annual meeting of the board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reports 33,410 members and $6.2 million in property. Dr E H Rawlings notes slow collection of promised support delays projects in Brazil Mexico Cuba the Congo Belgium Czecho Slovakia and Poland. He cites rising local self support and hopes for stronger self guided churches, with Europe showing eager Protestant reception.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Latin America
Africa
Europe
E. H. Rawlings
Board of Missions
The
Method Episcopal Church
South
Raw
Brazil
Mexico
Cuba
Igian
Congo
Belgium
Czecho
Slovakia
Poland
Costa
Rawlings
Methodist
A Home Without Children Urges Mary Benedict
Mary Benedict of Payson Street Kewanee Illinois describes a lifelong desire for children and her plan to adjust after illness. She credits relief from backache and fatigue to health improvements and support from sisters amid medical advice.
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Mary R. Benedict
Paso Street
Kewanee
Illinois
Payson Street
Kewanee, Ill
Methodist Church Relief Work Adapts In 1918 After War
The church began relief efforts in 1918 and a year later formed its first mission. Relief operations are now questionable as the denomination leans on native missionaries and local staff, with strong entrenched support.
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Methodist Church
Riding Horses of Today Superior To Breed of Past
Army officers say the quality and breeding of riding horses today surpasses the past. Demand in the army for remounts rises as horseback riding polo and hunting spread nationwide. Over 1500 remount sire applications are received. stallions of Arab and Morgan lines are distributed to promote light horse breeding. The thoroughbred runner is the most popular sire for riding horses.
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Asted Press
Washington
Army
Quartermaster Corps
United States
Quartermaster General's Office
English Forests Being Replanted
London reports the forestry commission has planted over 30 million young trees across about 16 000 acres to replenish wartime depletion. The plan aims to double the planting next year.
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Associated Press
London
Forestry Commission
Chestnut Staves For Prices And Further Particulars
Bailey Bros advertises chestnut staves with a note to address for prices and details. It lists a mailing box in Luray Ya and appears as a brief classifieds insertion from an old newspaper page. The notice provides contact details without additional context or dates beyond the 4-29-1mo notation.
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Bailey Bros
Luray,Ya
Benjamin Monroe Farm for Sale Near Capon Bridge WV
For sale a 150 acre farm three miles from Capon Bridge named the Benjamin Monroe Farm. Features a six room house a small stable and outbuildings with abundant saw and barrel timber. Apply to EB A Brill Lehew West Virginia.
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Capon Bridge
Benjamin Monroe
EB. A. Brill
Lehew
W. Va
Evans Triple Phosphates Ad Vibrant Nerve Boost
An advertisement extols Evans' Triple Phosphates as essential for stamina and mental acuity. It claims phosphorus-rich blood and nerves improve endurance, vigor, and youthfulness, urging purchase at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists in the original package.
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Baker's
Overnight Sore Throat Relief With Kojene Gargles
An advertisement touts Kojene antiseptic for rapid sore throat relief. It claims two or three gargles at night reduce inflammation and germs, promising morning improvement. If Kojene fails, Baker's Drug Store offers a full refund of 60 cents for a six ounce bottle.
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Kojene
Baker's
Pasture for rent near Berry's Ferry in White Post
A pasture for rent with grass suitable for grazing on a mountain near Berry's Ferry. Apply to Mrs. Jane E. Dearmont, White Post, Virginia. Dated May 2, 1961.
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Berry’s Ferry
Jane E. Dearmont
White Post
Barber Bernhard Recall of Celebrities Faces Death
The San Francisco barber Bernhard Bernhard owner of the Palace Hotel shop died aged over 80 after a life near his chair for 50 years He trimmed beards of Presidents Grant Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Wilson and Harding and shaved leaders including Enrico Caruso and John L Sullivan.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Bernhard Bernhard
San
Enrico Caruso
John L. Sullivan
Apple Blossoms festival draws many to Winchester
White Post residents recount the Apple Blossoms festival in Winchester last week as a perfect success. Local people visited, debated at Boyce and Bridgewater, and a senior class play by Mrs. C. W. Gaunt drew a full house. Edges of social visits and illness are noted among Washington, White Post, and Winchester residents.
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White Post
Mayng
Winchester
Valentine
Evert Valentine
Washington, D. C
Ww. Gaunt
Boyce
Walter Haymaker
Bridgewater
C. W. Gaunt
C. O. Dearmont
Wilton Stuart
A. M. Green
Dearmont
Minnette Kennerly
J. F. Coleman
Valley
Episcopal Church
Lynwood
Rockingham County
Charles Gibbs
Baltimore
J. F. Sowers
Highview Notes From May Local Gathering and Visits
Highview Wyoming residents reported a successful school closing entertainment by students and teachers on Thursday. The session ended Friday. Local visits included Lloyd Emmons with the Kline brothers and several neighbors at Conner and Grim households. Mass attendance marked the Mason Lodge centennial celebration at the George Washington Hotel with Grim, Walters, Beaty, Conner, Ritenour, and Gatewood family members present.
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Highview
Lloyd Emmons
Harry
Howard
Fred Kline
Homer Galliday
EB. R. Conner
Charley Hartley
Joe Conner
Monroe
Mason Lodge of Odd Fellows
George Washington Hotel
C. L. Grim
Arthur Walters
Dorothy Beaty
Austin Conner
Hunter Ritenour
John Gatewood
Lizzie Ebersole
Richard
Carroll Grim
Lola
Pearl
Hampton Ritenour
Margaret Grim
Sallie Emmons
Howard White
L. J. Cave
Mary Walker
Gon
Wil
Bartonsville
Admiral Wright Seeks Confederate Navy Records
Admiral A O Wright of the Confederate Navy aims to collect information on Winchester and Frederick County men who served at sea in the Civil War. He plans to visit Harrisonburg and Winchester soon, asking local authorities and newspapers to aid his search and publicity for the project.
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A. O. Wright
Winchester
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
the Star
Admiral Wright
South
Jacksonville
Florida
Richmond
Chester
Feeble Old Man Seeks Week-Long Aid
A frail elderly man requests a single week of aid from a capable helper to support his daily needs. He emphasizes his limitation and seeks a trustworthy Erates aide to assist with tasks and companionship throughout the period.
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Erates
Bishops Take No Action On Up Plan At Meeting
Nashville tecent report states the College of Bishops of the M E Church South made no action on Baltimore conference appeals against unification with the M E Church. Bishops remain in Nashville for board of missions sessions with plans for episcopal visitation and fall college meeting dates to be set. Bishop W A Candler listed for visitation sites Mobile Winchester and Atlanta.
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Nashville
Tenn
College of Bis
South
Baltimore
M. E
Bish
Board of Missions
Episcopal
W. A. Candler
Atlanta
Mobile
Winchester
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