Workers Describe War Refugee Relief Efforts at College
Sister Ita spoke at the office of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith about refugee camps in the Far East and the suffering of war victims. The Kaifeng International Re-Committee coordinates varied charity, with leaders from Catholic, Benedictine, Baptist, and Protestant groups uniting in humanitarian service.
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United States
Far East
Ita
The
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Sistertta
Nedictine Order
Vv. Harris
Refugee aid report by a wartime relief committee
Sister Fransetta says the committee provided medical relief and spiritual comfort to 54,000 wounded Chinese soldiers and shelter, food, clothing, and religious instruction to 17,000 war refugees. It fed 7,000 daily through winter. both Chinese and Japanese acknowledge the aid and Japan protects the refugees.
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Fransetta
State Bankers Begin Annual Meet On Ship
The Virginia Bankers Association opens its forty sixth annual convention aboard the S S Queen of Bermuda sailing from Norfolk at 5 30 p m. More than 400 bankers and guests cruise to Bermuda for five days of meetings and entertainment. Clarence L Robey president of Purcellville National Bank will give the annual address and Giles H Lowell of Lynchburg is expected to be elected first vice president.
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Norfolk
Virginia Bankers Association
Purcelleville National Bank
Association
Giles H. Lowell
Lynchburg
Robey
States gain in 1937 income over 1929 per Commerce
Commerce Department analysis shows seven states plus the District of Columbia had higher 1937 income than 1929. Nevada Florida New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina Idaho Virginia posted gains, with per capita national average at 547 dollars and top districts including DC Delaware Nevada New York and California.
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Commerce Department
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District of Columbia
Department
Nevada
Florida
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Idaho
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Texas
Lee
Missouri
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Flames Destroy Ridgeway House in West Virginia
The Ridgeway residence of Ernest Barrow at Ridgeway West Virginia burned Friday with an estimated loss of 1800 dollars. Walter George owner reportedly had insurance. The cause was undetermined. Martinsburg firemen could not save the adjoining dwelling despite bucket brigade efforts.
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Ernest Barrow
Ridgeway
W. Va
Walter George
Martinsburg
Fog Density Counts Water Content Says Collier’s Weekly
A Cubic mile of ordinary fog holds less than a gallon of water, according to Collier's Weekly, which describes fog as tiny moisture drops.
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Collier’s Weekly
School Week Schedule And Safety Reminder
The notice lists daily activities from Monday to Friday including soft ball practice and clubs. It also warns students about unsafe pranks such as tacks on chairs hair pulling and chair removal, urging restraint to avoid injuries and to consider the consequences.
Whitham set to lead Handley track team after Sutton
Wayne Whitham appears ready to fill Sutton’s shoes on Handley’s track squad. He excels in javelin and may become a top star, following brother Tom. Charles Smith delivers strong half mile times in his final year. Percy Stewart dominates the mile with fast, steady strides earning honors. Tom Whitham is noted for high jumping and may need to rise further to keep Wayne behind.
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Wayne Whitham
Wayne
Tom
A Whitham
Sutton
Handley
Charles Smith
Charles
Percy Stewart
Perc
Percy
Stewart
Louise Miller and Freda Loy Lead School Softball
The Shamrock and Maroon teams nominate captains Louise Miller and Freda Loy to boost participation and spirit for next week's softball games. They invite girls to join, celebrate new shorts arrivals, and remind seniors this is a final chance for points toward the "H." Support from the student body is urged at the sidelines with local pitcher nicknames Jankie Lillis and Squeeker Miller.
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Shamrock
Louise Miller
Maroon
Freda Loy
Hankie” Lillis
Debating Team Delivers Strong Performance at Assembly
At the assembly Handsley’s debating team presented the United States should ally with Great Britain. Chair Pete Himelright presided as members of the affirmative were Robert Bridges Boby Boyd and Ann Hatcher, negative speakers Boyd Headley Vance Bourjaily and Helen Lillis.
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University of Virginia
United States
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Pete Himelright
Robert Bridges
Boby Boyd
Ann Hatcher
Boyd Headley
Vance Bourjaily
Helen Lillis
Senior Boys Honored In Handley High Yearbook
A list of senior boys from Handley High features Levi Anderson and Ralph Bowman among prominent students. It highlights achievements in band, glee club, sports, leadership, and future prospects, naming classmates such as Edward Brill, Stover Clark, John Cooper, Edwin Ebersole, Pete Himelright, Courtney Jones, William LaFollette, Tome Meade, Garland Patton, Bill Obaugh, Harold Patton, Mickey Perry, Ben Randolph, Scoots Robinson, Bill Robinson, Dick Schindel, Meredith Shumaker, Charles Smith, Edgar Smoke, Ward Snyder, Percy Stewart, Harry Strader, Dick Sutton, and James Taylor.
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Levi Anderson
Ralph Bowman
America
Dizzy Dean
Edward Brill
Stover Clark
John Cooper
Edwin Ebersole
Pete Himelright
Courtney Jones
William LaFollette
Max Largent
Tome Meade
Garland Patton
Bill Obaugh
Ben Randolph
Scoots’ Robinson
Bill
Robinson
Dick Schindel
Solenberger
Meredith Shumaker
Charles Smith
Mercury
Edgar Smoke
FP. F. A
Ward Snyder
James Taylor
Tatter
Notable Juniors Highlight Local Talent Names
Tom Whitham, Walter Whitlock, Elmer Whitlock, and Cheeky Yeakle are praised as prominent junior athletes. Whitham is described as a booster for the class, Whitlock as a rising star, and Elmer Whitlock celebrated as a top pole vaulter nicknamed Goonie. Yeakle is commended for his football and basketball play despite missing Beanie.
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Tom Whitham
Walter Whitlock
Walter
Elmer Whitlock
Goonie
Yeakle
Senior Class Plans And Elections For Dances
Five weeks remain in the school term as the Senior class eyes a big trip. The Senior Class elected Bobby Boyd as chairman of the dance committee and Ali Cooper as banquet chair. The A Capella Choir sang at the Episcopal Church and art classes enjoy daily outings. Theodore Yokem D D.
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Episcopal Church
Browning
Bobby Boyd
Alican Cooper
Theodore Yokem
O K To Love Cousins and Fresh Campus Gossips
Rumors swirl about romance and social life at University of Virginia and Handley girls with mentions of M Jane Athey Betty Pierce and Max Largent. Seniors count 28 days to graduation as Allie Cooper rumored talents for food draw curiosity.
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O. K
M. Jane Athey
Betty Pierce
Charlottesville
Richmond
Max Largent
Max
University of Virginia
Sara
Allie Cooper
Brooksie
Federation of Labor Holiday Annual Meet in Newport News
The Virginia State Federation of Labor holds its 44th annual convention opening in Newport News with about 300 delegates expected. J. B. Woodward of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. will speak at the Monday banquet. Mayor James will welcome delegates and O. C. C. Moore will respond.
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Newport News
Virginia State Federation of Labor
J. B. Woodward
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Central Labor Union of
B. G. James
O. C. C. Moore
Norfolk
Federation
C. Newbill
Five Years Ago Shamrock and Orange Indoor Baseball Opener
A historical sports blurb notes the first Shamrock and Orange indoor baseball game of the season was played in the gym. The Oranges won 10 to 5 with both teams' girls delivering strong performances.
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Shamrock and Orange
Oranges
Handley
Charlottesville
Bridgewater
Bing Crosby Stars at Hable's Palace Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
Bing Crosby Joan Blondell and Mischa Auer star in East Side of Heaven at Hable's Palace Theatre today and tomorrow. The show promises entertaining romance and comic trouble from Auer. Also featured are Kentucky Derby specials and a Fox News Reel.
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Bing Crosby
Joan Blondeill
Mischa Auer
East Side of Heaven
Hable's Palace Theatre
Bing
Joan
the Auer
Entertainment Heaven
Fox News
Oldest Community Forest in Newington 112-Acre Estate Claim
The 112 acre Newington New Hampshire estate is described as the oldest community forest in the United States with roots dating to 1710. Local historians note its long-standing use by residents and potential preservation significance.
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Newington
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