Virginia conference launches four point temperance plan
The Virginia Methodist Church temperance committee urged the annual conference to back a four point program to curb alcohol. Proposals include restoring local option beer limits, restricting liquor sales to ABC stores, closing hours parity, and banning transport of drinks beyond one quart.
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Virginia Methodist Church
Frederick R. Chenault
Main Street Methodist Church
Danville
Nnger
Ore
ABC
Temperance Committee
Virginia
Bell To Speak To Grangers Friday
Andrew Bell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will address the Middletown Grange meeting Friday October 22 at 8 oclock in the Grange Hall. Lecturer R A Wall cannot attend due to the Future Farmers of America national convention in Kansas City.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Grange
Grange
R. A. Wall
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Robbers Take $300 From Crime Prevention Association Building
Thieves forced a window and fled with $300 from a building marked Crime Prevention Association Building. The funds were intended for salaries of association employees and the crime is under investigation by local police.
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Philadelphia
Crime Prevention Association
Classy Golfers Seek Five Thousand Prize in City Tournament
In Oklahoma City sixteen top professional golfers began the final 18 hole round of the first annual four ball tournament with a $5,000 prize. Horton Smith and Harry Cooper led the field from Chicago followed closely by Johnny Revolta of Chicago and Ray Mangrum of Dayton Ohio.
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Oklahoma City
Horton Smith
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Johnny Revolta
Ray Mangrum
Dayton
Mystery resolves on local telephone outage
Failure of service between here and Marengo has been solved. Clarence E. Austin, manager of the telephone firm, said 14 poles were cut down and more than a mile of copper wire stolen.
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Ind
Here
Marengo
Clarence E. Austin
Capital Police Search Assailant of Girl Student
Police rounded up Rock Creek Park loiterers in a hunt for the man who slashed 19 year old Ruth McMillen a University student in a knife attack Saturday. A house painter matching the description was held as officers questioned her about the assault and the delay in taking him before the victim who remained in bed.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Ruth McMillen
Miss McMillen
Marylander Gets Himself In Jam
A well dressed man who identified himself as Charles McAlpin 44 of Ellicott City Maryland was arrested in New York on a felonious assault charge. Louis Monsort a waiter at International Casino nightclub was treated for scalp lacerations.
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New York
Charles McAlpin
Ellicott City
New York City
Louis Monsort
International Casino
Card of Thanks from Affleck Family
We extend sincere appreciation for the kindness and floral tributes shown during our loss. Mr. George H. Affleck and Family.
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George H
Daily births surge in Shanghai amid war and squalor
War torn Shanghai reports about 1700 births daily as mothers endure bombardment and disease. Photos describe babies in gutters and coffins while volunteers and Maud Henderson run a Children’s Home aiding hundreds of child refugees amid the siege.
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James A. Mills
Shanghai
Door of Hope
Catholic Sisters of
Merrcy
Maud Truxton Henderson
Richmond
China
Officials Push Investigation of Mine Tragedy
The Mulga 8 mine disaster in Alabama claims 34 lives after Ivan Fox, 38, becomes the last fatality. State Mine Inspector W B Hillhouse renewed the probe at the blast site four miles from the entrance after the discovery of a dismembered safety flame lamp that may have caused the explosion.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Ivan Fox
W. B. Hillhouse
Gift books praised by church and press with special offer
A 64 page blue cloth bound collection provoked positive notices from major papers praising its timely humane themes. United Lutheran Publication House offers three copies for $1 postpaid, with one for self and two for friends, at 1228 Spruce St Philadelphia.
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United Lutheran Publication House
Spruce St
Philadelphia
Pickers' Tickets Print Now at the Star Office
Notices announce that pickers tickets are printing at the Star Office with a date of 7 21 and an early afternoon time posted. The item is brief and factory oriented.
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Star Office
Will Rogers humor and a neighbor's Sunday school tale
A humorous Will Rogers style piece recalls a new neighbor Herbert who challenges a Sunday school scene. The teacher asks who made the trees and grass and a classmate George answers with pride. The tale contrasts curiosity, pride, and the newcomer's doubts about local creation.
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Herbert
George
Ees
Smartie
Rainfall Totals and Averages at Winchester Lab
Reported 24 hour rainfall ending 5 pm yesterday none. October to date 2.48 inches year to date 37.86 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 1913 to 1936 lists 24 year period with January 2.46 February 1.97 March 3.03 April 3.07 May 3.65 June 3.63 July 3.35 August 3.59 September and October 2.91 November 2.31 December 40. Annual average rainfall 34.74 inches recorded at Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
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