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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

5

Country Life Association formed amid Roosevelt era plans

The American Country Life Association emerged with roots in Theodore Roosevelt’s death era and a 1908 County Life Commission report. It schedules August meetings at Ithaca with Cornell University and the New York State College of Agriculture to discuss rural religion education and minister preparation.

American Country Life Association Theodore Roosevelt County Life Commission Country Life Commission Liberty Hyde Bailey Thor Ithaca N. Y New York State College of Agriculture Cornell University H. C. Taylor Vermont Commission On Country Life Arthur W. Hewitt

Skeleton pose hints at ancient dressing art

Archaeologists uncover a skeletal remains with knees crossed behind the head suggesting the practice of dressing in an upper berth may be older than thought and tied to historical customs.

Toronto Star

It Doesn’t Pay to Be a Petty Criminal Editorial

A News Leader opinion laments petty crime and argues serious offenders receive pardons, urging readers to rethink justice and public safety. The piece frames crime and clemency as a warning to potential offenders and calls for accountability.

News- Leader

Negroes Granted Equal Rights in Virginia Episcopal Council

The Council of the Diocese of Virginia voted in Charlottesville to allow colored representation on par with white clergy and laity. The decision drew little opposition and was followed by a broad endorsement of other measures including a push for a fifty hour factory week for women and a new children’s code commission. Delegates to the General Convention were instructed to oppose the proposed marriage and divorce canon. The statistical report tallied 20,254 communicants, 144 church schools with 14,005 pupils, and total year receipts of 777,703.87 dollars.

Council of Diocese of Virginia Protestant Episcopal Church Charlottesville G. MacLaren Brydon Richmond Denver Children’s Code’ Commission Statistican G. MacLaren Buydon Beverley D. Tucker, Jr Berryman Green

Richmond Leaders Plan Meeting at West Hampton Church

John B. McGuire Freder ick E. Miner Freder ick E. Nolting and Lewis C. Williams, all of Richmond, will attend a council meeting next year at St. Stephens' Church in West Hampton Richmond. The editorialish remark about adversity hints at economic concerns.

Berryman Green Theological Seminary Alexandria William Page Dame Christ Church W. J. Morton Jay Gardner L Boothe John B. Minor Richmond A. R. Hoxton Lewis C. Williams John M. Taylor W. Meade Addison C. Churchill J. Gibson George P. Mayo Charlottesville Robert B. Nelson Winchester Herbert S. Osborne Tappahannock Beverley D. Tucker Lay Murray M

Eleven Schools to Contest Handley Track Meet

Track and field squads from eleven high schools and academies in Maryland West Virginia and Virginia converge on Handley High School stadium for a 1 p m meet starting with the 100 yard dash The Handley athletic department offers a silver trophy for the overall winner and gold medals to first place in each event Participating schools include Hagerstown Harrisonburg Washington and Lee Ballston Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Shenandoah Academy Charles Town Harpers Ferry Madison Edinburgh Bunker Hill and Handley High School

Maryland West Virginia Virginia Handley High School Hagerstown Harrisonburg Washington and Lee High School Ballston Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Shenandoahan Academy Charles Town W. Va Harpers Ferry Madison Edinburgh Bunker Hill

Sargon Health Tonic Praised By New York Physician

A New York physician extols Sargon as a health remedy boosting strength nerves and appetite. The ad claims it improves sleep and energy, attributing broad wellbeing to the formula. Sold by Baker's Drug Store amid notes on European tariff fears in France.

Baker’s Drug Store

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