White Enthuses Over Christian Rally In China
Letter from Presbyterian missionary Rev. Dr. Hugh W. White of Honan China describes journey to Kaifeng for the third general convention of the League of Christian Churches. He notes diverse church delegations from Presbyterians to Lutherans, plans, and a Chinese official financing the event. White recalls inland origins, wisteria orchards, and local culture while detailing the rally’s anticipated spiritual blessing.
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Henan Province
Ernest R. Yin
Harvard
Suchou
Personal recollections of Suchou stay by Hugh W White
In memory of 1896 and the first white residents in Suchou Hugh W White recalls Lao Chang Sung Kai Hsiang and Wang Wen Tsih in Mr Browns kitchen at the Chinese compound. He notes sleeping in a Chinese cabin with Mrs White and Mrs Grier during Christmas night and reflects on cordial neighbors.
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Mr. Brown
Wang
Wen Tsih
Suchou
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Mrs. Racey 82 Buried At Gravel Springs
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Racey 82 were held at the home of her daughter in Oranda with Rev. Ed L Miller officiating. Interment followed in Gravel Springs Cemetery. She died Monday after a lingering illness. Surviving children include John Jessie Mose Fannie Mary Lucy Rosa Lizzie Maggie and Mae plus 46 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. Two sisters a half sister and one brother also listed.
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Oranda
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New Oxford
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Cherrydale
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Lucy Himelright
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Lizzie Orndorff
Maggie Dellinger
Star Tannery
George Hollar
Jennie Ruble
Artie Shipe
Illinoise
Dave Hollar
Debates on Cap Hill as bill to abolish utility holding firms on agenda
On Capitol Hill the House weighs a motion to take up a bill abolishing public utility holding companies. The Agriculture committee reviews AAA amendments, and the Ways and Means panel discusses salvaging liquor codes. Senate yesterday passed numerous minor bills and a lobbyist registration measure. House leadership plans study of major bills in light of the Supreme Court NRA decision.
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Flashes of Life: Quirky Police Moments Across Cities
In Lincoln policemen burst into a bank armed with machine guns to find Zier calmly sweeping. He had triggered a burglar alarm by touching the broom, remarking that someone must be duck hunting. In Chicago, gambler Gerber claims his landlord’s name. Judge Padden initiates contempt proceedings. Also in Chicago, 19 year old Clifford Davis helps back a truck then is linked to a hi jack after a police radio call.
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Kansas Farmer Stays Put After Dust Storms
Kalvesta Kansas Henry Loihl tied farm implements to a tractor and started toward Missouri but was halted by dust storms for two days and eight days of rain. He has chosen to remain in western Kansas rather than move east.
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Clarke County High Schools to Graduate Thirty
Clarke County will graduate 30 seniors this year with nine from Boyce High and 21 from Bee High. The Berryville ceremony features a baccalaureate sermon June 9 at Grace Episcopal Church by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Taylor, and commencement June 12 with Rev. Rowland Wagner as principal speaker. William Barnet tops the class as valedictorian. Virginia Shenk is salutatorian. Other graduates include Helen Berry, Alma Carlisle, Katharine Childs, and others. At Boyce, the baccalaureate will be delivered by the Rev.
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Forrest Orndorff
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Boyce
Hi Ho Quoted on Neighbor Hi Hat in Chinatown Tale
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho says neighbor Hi Hat has a proper distant and formal stance. He warns that knowing Hi Hat's past might lessen his regard if familiarity grows.
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Winchester Baptist pastor to speak at June 11 graduation
E. T. Clark of Winchester Baptist Church will address the Bee State Teachers College graduates at the June 11 commencement in Parish Hall Boyce. Irene Strode is valedictorian and Lucille C. is salutatorian among a list of notable seniors and classmates.
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Bees State Teachers College
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Lucille C
Elsen
Louise Jolliffe
Mozelle Race Ve Hart
Alma Vorous
Tunney Predicts Baer Will Easily Beat Braddock
Gene Tunney chooses Max Baer to defend the heavyweight title against Jim Braddock on June 13 in Bridgeport. He says Baer will win easily and expresses strong confidence in Baer's victory.
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Conn
Gene Tunney
Max Baer
Jim Braddock
Baer
Tunney
Livingston Boy Tracks Down Massive Black Bear
A Livingston youth named Mason hunted woodchucks with a .22 rifle and returned home with a 150 pound black bear, highlighting a surprising feat of hunting prowess.
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Tom’ Mason
Livingston Boy
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