Red Cross mobilizes aid for Mississippi flood victims
The American Red Cross faces a vast relief task in the Mississippi Valley with hundreds of thousands displaced. Trained workers nurses and physicians operate in the stricken area aided by aircraft wireless stations and boats. The relief fund of 10 million dollars is the minimum, with more likely needed as camps continue for weeks and reconstruction begins.
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American Red Cross
Missippi
Red Cross
Baker
Preservation Versus Progress in American Homes
The piece argues for preserving historic fragments amid new construction. It cites European practice and French examples where demolished structures leave relics integrated into new buildings. It notes booster risks and praises memorial societies for safeguarding mantels, bricks, and ironwork for future dignity.
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Europe
France
What’s the Use Lynchburg Urges Action Against Doom
In a Lynchburg News note the Federation of Women’s Clubs is urged to act against “communists” and youth movements. Rev Gerald B Winrod claims evolution teaching threatens the nation and warns a Russia-like fate. The piece repeats the refrain that if doom is near the time to save it is now.
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Lynchburg
Federation of Women’s Clubs
James A. Moss
United States Army
Republic
Gerald B. Winrod
Kansas
United States
Russia
Steel helmets parade tests Berlin order
Berlin witnesses a 70 000 strong Steel Helmet parade amid fears of radical violence. Police kept peace and safeguarded free government as uniforms, goose steps, imperial colors, and marching tunes stirred old regime memories.
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New York
Berlin
Germany’s liberal grip grows as postwar plan gains strength
The piece notes two years after the 1935 April elections that von Hindenburg’s presidency has fortified the republic. It credits liberal leaders Marx and Stresemann and argues Dawes plan Locarno and League membership underpin the balance. It calls for sane liberal foreign handling of disarmament and reparations to sustain the trend.
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von Hindenburg
Ort
Marx
Stresemann
Germany
League
Virginia Bus Lines See 50 Percent Passenger Increase
Motor bus lines in Virginia report a rise in monthly passengers from 25 000–30 000 to an expected 50 000 as summer approaches. Eastern Public Service Corp cites first quarter 1927 earnings well above dividend needs and plans all steel equipment with metal brakes to standardize service.
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Homer P. Ford
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Colonial National Bank
Roanoke
Virginia
Indiana
Allsteel Paylor
United States
Summer Schedule Of Swimming Club At Legion Pool
Miss Mary Katherine Aulick and C Herbert Shutte announce the Service Swimming Club program effective May 9 at Legion Pool. Daily sessions run 3:30 to 5:00 for youths and 7:30 to 9:30 in the evenings for adults with instructors named for each group and day.
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Legion Pool
Mary Katherine Aulick
C. Herbert Shutte
The
Service Swimming Club
Herbert Shutte
Andrew Bell
Thomas B. Byrd
Taylor Barr
Emma Ginn
Baker
Sam Pope
Howard Taylor
Edna Highmey
Eastern Publice Service Corporation
George Washington
Jack Winchester
Roanoke
Strasburg
Woodstock
New Market
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Buchanan
Woodstuck
Memorial Service Honors Mrs. W J Webster by Winchester Presbyterial
The Winchester Presbyterial held a touching memorial for Mrs W J Webster longtime auxiliary president known as Mother Webster The service in Romney featured remarks by her son Rev Dr James Webster and speakers Dr James B Woods and Miss Margaret Engle Also elected officers included Frances Capper as treasurer J B Bittinger as secretary and Mary Stribling as secretary Christian social service with district chairmen Ethel Parsons and others named.
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Winchester
Frances W. Capper
Assembly Home Missions
J. B. Bittinger
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Young People’s Work
Frances W. McFaden
Christian Social Service
Mary Stribling
Martinsburg
Martha J. Silver
Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Murray Winters
Keyser
Ethel Parsons
Romney
West Virginia church group lists officers for 1928 convention
Thur Davenport Rawdon W Va and Mrs Bruce Slonaker Winchester named in a list of officers who will hold over until the 1928 convention. Other officers include President Mrs Robert Kuykendall Moorefield corresponding secretary Miss Ellen Kuykendall Moorefield secretary for foreign missions Mrs A D Kenamond Shepherdstown and others across the state.
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Thur Davenport
Rawdon
W. Va
Bruce Slonaker
Winchester
Robert 8. Kuykendall
Moorefield
Ellen Kuykendall
A. D. Kenamond
Shepherdstown
William Bond
Thomas
Watermelon Theft Payment Recalled From Indiana Farm
Mrs. Joseph G Glasscock of Veedersburg Indiana received one dollar from a man in payment for half a watermelon stolen from her father's farm sixty years ago.
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Joseph G., Glasscock
Veedersburg
Indiana
Virginia sets two percent shrinkage tolerance for meat products
The Virginia Division of Markets fixes a two percent shrinkage tolerance for hams bacon and smoked or cured meats sold in the state from June 1. Grocers dealers and retailers must label packages with net weight and ensure products do not exceed the tolerance or risk misbranding penalties. Citizens are urged to report violations to weights and measures or the local attorney.
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Department of Agriculture of
Virginia
General Assembly
Tocal
Commonwealth
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Brooks’ Pharmacy
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A. W. Russell
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A. J. Wigginton
Hagerstown
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Johnny
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