20th Shawnee District Religious Education Convention Set
The Shawnee District Council of Religious Education will hold its 20th convention at Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Round Hill on May 26. The program includes devotions, welcome by J W Larrick Jr, morning addresses by Dr S L Flickinger and Dr Minor C Miller, and several afternoon talks on Christian unity, cooperative effort, and Sunday school efficiency. Attendees are invited to bring lunch and spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Round Hill
J. W. Larrick, Jr
Flickinger
Minor C. Miller
E. C. McGavock
Opequon
Presbyterian Churches
C. Fahnestock
G. F. Waters
Winchester
Frederick
M. E. Church
South
Shawnee District Council of Religious Education
Japanese fishing boats sighted off Port Moller near Bristol Bay
Anchorage May 20 Captain C E Throndsen master of the Starr of the Alaska Steamship Company reported to the Anchorage Times that Japanese fishing boats were sighted about 10 miles off Port Moller on the Bristol Bay side of the Aleutian peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
C. E. Throndsen
Starr
Alaska Steamship Company
Anchorage Times
Port Moller
Bristol Bay
Aleutian Peninsula
Mission Study Class Planned at Braddock Street Methodist
Mrs. F. W. Danley announces a Mission Study Class at Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School on Tuesday May 24 starting 10 o clock. Attendees expected from Stephens City Refuge Ridgeway and Winchester with other Winchester or county church classes invited. A box luncheon at 12 30. Study topic is Rebuilding Rural America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Danley
Braddock Street Methodist
Stephens City
Refuge
Ridgeway
Winchester
Rural America
Affair of Honor Ends Without Reconciliation in Paris
In an unsettled affair of honor at a Neuilly estate, Edouard Bourdet was wounded in the right arm by Henry Bernstein during a duel with dull-edged epees. The fight ended after two two minute periods with Bourdet bleeding from the arm, the physicians deeming the wound non serious. Bernstein claimed victory and Bourdet protested as the duel closed with no reconciliation. Spectators climbed walls to watch and both men left with their seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edouard Bourdet
la Comedie Francaise
Henry Bernstein
Neuilly
Bernstein
Bourdet
Thierry de Martel
France
Comedie Francaise
High School Clock Marks Seniors Clock Contest
Hodgson and Brown started Handley High School clock today to determine prize winners next week. The clock features 117 names, 61 girls and 56 boys, with the minute hand for girls and the hour hand for boys. Winners will be indicated by the clock's position. Seniors and friends follow the long running contest with keen interest.
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Hodgson and
Brown
May Meeting Scheduled at Hopewell and Winchester Friends
The May quarterly meeting of the Hopewell Society of Friends is set for Hopewell and Winchester meeting houses over the weekend. Activities include a 2:30 pm ministry and counsel session at Hopewell, 8 pm business meeting in Winchester, and Sunday programs featuring a Peace topic and speaker Bliss Forbush of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeting of Friends
Hopewell
Winchester
Society of Friends
Clearbrook
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
The
Hopewell Society of Friends
France Presses Britain on Italy Pact Amid Spain War
Paris reports France seeks a Britain mediated Franco Italian friendship accord while Spain’s conflict tests alliances. Negotiations stalled since May 11 may reopen. Britain aims for equal Spanish volunteers withdrawal, with Germany’s Central Europe aims influencing talks.
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Napoleon
Mussolini
Paris
France
Britain
Italy
Russia
Spain
Germany
Europe
Rome-Berlin
Mediterranean
Czechoslovakia
Barcelona
Franco
Daladier
Rhineland
Little Theatre to stage East Lynne melodrama at Capitol
The Little Theatre plans a June 2 performance of East Lynne at the Capitol Theatre. Local patrons anticipate a live drama with period costumes and strong emotions. Cast includes Phyliss Meem Mrs James Miller Mollie Glass Grant J. Smith Raymond Sheetz Buddy Porter Roy Ryden Dan Henry John Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
East Lynne
Phyliss Meem
James Miller
Ziegler
Mollie Glass
Fries
Grant J. Smith
Raymond Sheetz
Little Buddy Porter
Roy Ryden
Dan Henry
John Rhodes
Suchow Fell as Japanese Describe Decisive Campaign Climax
Japanese forces claimed Suchow fell after a five month campaign begun after Nanking. They estimated about 35,000 Chinese troops trapped and seven thousand killed in the Suchow area. Major Chinese units were said to retreat toward the south and southeast as Taierchwang earlier marked a Japanese setback.
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Vate
Suchow
Nanking
China
Taierchwang
Shunroku Hata
Air mail flight from Winchester to Endless Caverns succeeds
Three Winchester and Frederick county men greet the plane at the landing field in Washington. Letters exchanged between Thurman Mason and Owen Mason show the mail run began at Endless Caverns and returned to Winchester despite unfavorable flying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
South Main Street
Winchester
Frederick County
Washington
Lester Branner
Stephens City
Cecil Lupton
Kernstown
Owen Mason
Lupton
Mason
Thurman Mason
Owen
Endless Caverns
Edward D. Glaize Native of County Dies in Jefferson
Edward Dean Glaize 86 retired farmer of Jefferson county Wy Va died yesterday at the home of Mrs. Bessie Derflinger in Kearneysville after a recent stroke. He is survived by a daughter Mrs P J Locke and three sons A C Glaize Rev C B Glaize and H Glaize. Funeral services will be at 230 tomorrow at Charles Town Presbyterian Church with interment at Edge Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dean Glaize
Jefferson County
Wy Va
Bessie Derflinger
Kearneysville
Glaize
Virginia
Bettie A. Roberston
P. J. Locke
Charles Town
W. Va
A. C. Glaize
Washington, D. C
C. B. Glaize
Wadestown
H. Glaize
Rawson
Charles Town Presbyterian Church
G. G. Sydnor
Edge Hill Cemetery
That Place
Clifton's Beau Crashes Movie at Clarke County Theatre
The show horse Clifton's Beau trained by Dr. Lewis M. Allen at Clifton Farm in Clarke County appeared in a local film last night. Allen and several Berryville residents recognized the mount from the audience. Clifton's Beau previously starred as a 3 year old in Virginia, winning three championships in one year. Allen owns the dam and a full sibling, with sire and dam imported and eligible for the English stud book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Beau
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton Farm
Clarke County
Dr. Allen
Berryville
School Girl Killed By Truck Near Taylorville
Westminster Maryland May 20 J F Bradford 22 truck driver from Lewistown Pa held pending inquest into the death of Bertha Condon 11 as she waited for a school bus near Taylorville. Other children say she ran after a ball and dashed into the truck’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
J F. Bradford
Lewistown
Bertha Condon
Taylorville
Wally Condon
Talbert Family Informed Of Sister's Death
The Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Talbert and their daughter Mrs Ruth T. Yost left by motor for Hinton West Virginia in response to a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Talbert's sister. The message was received last night and the funeral is expected tomorrow.
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W. O. Talbert
Ruth T. Yost
Hinton
W. Va
Talbert
Plane flight through fog carries mail to Leesburg
A small plane flew from Washington to Leesburg and back with limited visibility. George Schecter piloted to Leesburg while Lieutenant Charles Douglas continued to Washington, landing near schedule despite zero visibility in fog atop Blue Ridge. Wilbur Johnston from Washington post office served as special clerk on board.
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Here
Washington
New Market
George Schecter
Charles Douglas
Winchester
Leesburg
Bluemont Gap
Berryville
Harpers Ferry
Blue Ridge
Paris
Wilbur Johnston
Payments To Farmers At A New High In Frederick County
Frederick county farmers have earned 36113.98 from conservation programs this year via 556 checks for 487 applications. Some farms require separate payments for tenant and owner. Farmers slated to ship lambs from Middletown to be notified by tomorrow to adjust car size for the railway. This shipment marks the first under Frederick county cooperative efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
I. Fred Stine
Stine
Middletown
Frederick County Cooperative
C B Stickley to Be Honored by Odd Fellows
Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F will attend the Grand Lodge of Virginia in Lynchburg where Claude Stickley of Vaucluse will receive the Degree of Chivalry in a special ceremony. W E Edwards of Winchester heads to the convention, with Robert T Jones and David Hottle as alternates, along with Abe Leven and Sheriff John Bywaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Lynchburg
Claude Stickley
Vaucluse
Grand Lodge
W. E. Edwards
Winchester
Harry Meister
Noble Grand
Robert T. Jones
David Hottle
Abe Leven
John Bywaters
Covered Dish Supper For Round Hill Church Benefit
A goodly number attended a covered dish supper Wednesday evening at Miss Mary Sherman’s home on the Martinsburg pike for the Round Hill Methodist Church. A tempting menu was served and games were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sherman
Martinsburg Pike
Round Hill Methodist Church
Racing Pigeons Set Record Fast Flight From Winchester
A consignment of 1 500 homing pigeons released by J W Morrow and Abner I Johnson from Winchester Pa. returned to their lofts at Plains near Wilkes Barre in 4 hours 6 minutes averaging 1358 yards per minute. Marty Weiss secretary of the Wyoming Valley Racing Pigeon Club notes the first bird led the flight and officials praised the coordination and the large release, the biggest ever from Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morrow
Abner I. Johnson
Express
Plains
Wilkesbarre
Marty Weiss
Wyoming Valley Racing Pigeon Club
Weiss
Messrs. Morrow and Johnson
Winchester
Senate committee lifts relief funds to 1.425 billion
A Senate appropriations subcommittee tentatively increased the work relief total from 1.25 to 1.425 billion dollars to fund the WPA for eight months. The panel aims to finish work on a three billion dollar relief package as Southern senators demand regional WPA pay equalization and express concerns over a nationwide minimum wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations
Adams
D-Cole
Congress
House
South
WPA
Senate
Drug Store Leases Bell Building for 12 Years
The People's Service Drug Store leases the Bell building at Loudoun and Boscawen for 12 years. Beginning May 1, 1938, the shop will occupy the first floor and basement with $300 monthly rent, moving from 9 North Loudoun Street. the second floor will be set up for 10 offices.
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People’s Service Drug Store
Bell
Loudoun
Boscawen
Stewart Bell
Betsy Ross
North
Loudoun Street
Peoples
Special Service At Pleasant Valley Rural Life Sunday
Rural Life Sunday observes at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Sunday evening announced by Rev. William Obaugh. White Hall Grange invited, with special music and worship program. The fifth Sunday after Easter marks observance begun in January 1929. Processional hymn Sunday night will be The Church In The Wildwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peasant Valley United Brethren Church
William Obaugh
White Hall
Rural Life
Wildwood
WPA rolls expansion urged after Hopkins press briefing
A sub committee meeting followed a press conference by Harry L. Hopkins WPA administrator calling for an immediate increase in WPA rolls in all large industrial cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
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Shawnee District Religious Education Council
City
Perera
Little Theatre
East Lynn
First
Edward D. Glaize
County
Jefferson
Dr. L. M. Allen
C. B. Stickley
Odd Fellows
Pleasant Valley
Oxfords
Bloom
UBLIC
Chester
Olson
R.C.A
Stephenson Church
Nellie Baker
Brumback
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