Harrisonburg Honors Dr. B F Wilson
Harrisonburg remembers Dr B F Wilson a longtime pastor and community leader who helped build Converse College and led Massanetta Springs efforts. He died after a life of church Reconstruction era education work and wartime relief. He raised funds for an denominational vocational school and shaped Harrisonburg’s civic and religious landscape.
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Massanetta Springs
Wilson
Converse College
Daily News Record
Harrisonburg
B. J. Prichard
South
John Leighton Wilson
South Carolina
Negro Republic
Liberia
Africa
Lord Palmerston
Dr. Wilson
Dian
Aries
China
Frank Price
Rebecca Ison
Nanking
Union Theological Seminary
Sumter
Ben Frankison
Ade Hampton
Virginia
Appomattox
Wilson Dr. Wilson
Rebecca Elizabeth Wilson
William T. Wilson
Marion
Davidson College
Davidson
Princeton Seminary
Princeton
N. J
Pt University
Europe
Presbyterian Church
Spartanburg
8. C
Vassar
D. E. Converse
United States
Shenandoah Valley
Woolworth
Court Square
Elizabeth Street
Pranklin Street
Harrisonburg Building and Loan Association
Harrisonburg Rotary Club
Royal Arch
Knight Templar
S. B. Gibbons
Massanetti Springs
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Sallie Farrar
J. Clough
Josephine Hooker Farrar
Farrar
Rebecca Wilson
B. F. Arthur
Winchester
J. M. Gee
Columbia, S. C
Bonus Marchers Stalled Near Washington Bound for Capital
About 350 World War veterans marching for the cash bonus halted in Washington Indiana after a truckload from Illinois arrived to take them farther. They continued to plan their route to Washington D C while officials sought a way to proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
National Capital
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Methodists Vote to Reduce Size of Conference
Atlantic City May 25. The Methodist General Conference ends its session by approving legislation to cut the size of all future quadrennial conferences through a lower representative ratio. The move emphasizes economy and streamlined leadership for upcoming gatherings.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Methodist General Conference
Conference votes for cooperation to evangelize Soviet Russia
The conference aims to boost total registrations to 612 for the next meeting, down from 846. In the final session it voted to cooperate with other Protestant sects in Europe on a program to evangelize Soviet Russia. A proposal to form a central conference in the Philippine Islands granting ecclesiastical autonomy was tabled.
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Europe
Soviet Russia
Philippine Islands
Flying Silvertowns and Low Pressure Tires Impress City
The Goodrich dealer describes the new Flying Silvertowns as reducing discomfort on rough roads. Automobiles equipped with them reportedly perform feats like crossing high curbs and railroad tracks while gliding over potholes with less stress and improved skid resistance at high speeds.
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Eer Goodrich
Cammer
New Rich Enjoy Comforts but Nouveaux Poor Show Manners
A Detroit News item notes the new rich possess greater comforts while suggesting the nouveau pauvre display better manners, reflecting social contrasts in urban life.
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Detroit
Primitives To Conduct Meeting
Primitives To Conduct Meeting afternoon Elder R. H. Pittman and Elder J. B. Jenkins of Luray Virginia and Elder M. C. Carp of Ohio will preside with the tor of the church Elder J. T. Power All are cordially invited to attend these services.
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R. H. Pittman
J. B. Jenkins
Luray
M. C. Carp
Ohio
J. T. Power
Home Loan Bank Bill Approved by House Banking Panel
The Luce home loan discount bank bill was advanced a step by the House Banking Committee as part of emergency administration proposals. The measure aims to create a government backed home loan institution to spur mortgage lending and stabilize the housing market.
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Home Loan Bank Bill
the Administration
Luce Home Loan Discount Bank
House Banking Committee
Fire devastates 1000 homes and shops in Peshawar
A thousand houses and shops were burned in Peshawar on May 25 as fire raged for hours. Soldiers and firemen fought the blaze to control it. The report notes broader regional tensions and mentions Japan offering to guarantee Philippine independence, a point highlighted amid unsettled reactions among Filipinos.
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Associated Press
Peshawar
India
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Liggett’s
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Victoria Fountain
Tot Ad Drug Store
Brook’s Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Liggett’s Chocolates
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Catriem
Westinghouse
Berryville, VA
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Charles Town, W. VA
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