Shaping the Future Through Hidden Threats and Hope
H G Wells argues in The Shape of Things to Come that governments may go bankrupt and wars, kidnappings, and gang rule threaten mankind while ships are roved by gangs and a new world may rise from the pit. Amid Cuba unrest and U S labor strife, Roosevelt is praised as a guiding force as Hitler dominates Europe and Austrian politics captivate the public imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wells
United Air Pilots Internationale
Mr. Wells
Cuba
United States
Mr Roosevelt
Europe
Hitler
Russell
Germany
Community Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings
Various church and community groups hold regular gatherings this week. Highlights include Ladies Aid at Ridings Chapel 8:00 p m, Red Bud Brethren Church Workers Council 8:00 p m, Bryarly Community League 8:00 p m, tuberculosis fund benefit at George Washington Hotel evening, and a semi weekly square dance at Rouss Springs Park Pavilion at 9:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tuberculosis Fund
District Nurse Association
George Ww
D. Whitenour
Dan Gregory
Victor
Eva
Mediate Christian Endeavor Society of Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Ridings Chapel Church
Henry Grim
Workers’ Council
Red Bud
Rouss Springs Park Pavilion
Century Club Studies Emerald Isle In Current Year
The Century Club opened its season with a meeting at Ms. Lewis M. Allen's home where Mrs. J. 8. Scully Jr. outlined the year’s Ireland study. Mrs. W. P. Massey’s “In Search of Ireland” guided a map talk tracing Ireland from pagan past to a modern, diverse landscape with notes on history, geography, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Emerald Isle
Lewis M. Allen
J. 8
Ireland
W. P. Massey
Tirelana
Maine
Northern Ireland
Free State
England
United States
Treland
Shannon River
Tennessee Valley Authority
H. K. Russell
Russell
Local couples to visit New York City for weekend
Mr. and Mrs. J. Leo Cooley of the city and Mr. and Mrs. Irmal Huffman of Martinsburg West Virginia will travel to New York City for a weekend stay as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaffer. Mrs C Brannon deputy clerk for Frederick county returns to duties after a ten day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leo Cooley
This City
Irmal Huffman
Martinsburg
W. Va
New York City
Joseph Shaffer
C. Brannon
Frederick County
Germany Prepares Civil Air Defense Under Tax Decree
In Berlin on Oct 19 the Finance Minister announced a decree allowing 100 percent deduction for private and corporate spending on air raid protection. The measure aims to bolster civilian defense against attacks, noting Versailles limits on military planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
von Schwerin Krosick
Germany
State Militia To Enforce Wheat Shipment Ban
Railroads in North Dakota defied Gov. Langer’s embargo orders as the adjutant general planned to deploy National Guard units to stop wheat shipments. Assistant Adjutant General Herman A. Brocopp said Guard companies would be dispatched once official word confirms violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bismark
N.D
North Dakota
William Langer
Adjutant-General’s Office
National
Herman A. Brocopp
National Guard
Miner Killed as Miners Plunge Into Springfield Meeting
A Progressive miner Melville Staples, 31, was shot and killed in Springfield as thousands of Taylorville colleagues gathered for a protest demanding union recognition. The assailant fled. motive unclear as the NR A decision on the Illinois union conflict awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Taylorville
Tlinois
Melville Staples
Progressive Union
Staples
Wiggin Family Bought Bank Stock in 1928 Pool
Albert H Wiggin former chair of Chase National Bank testified to Senate investigators that his family bought 1100 shares during a pool run by Chase officials in 1928. The pool reportedly made a profit of 50000 from 22217 shares while price rose about 100 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Albert H Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Senate
Wiggin
Chase
Boyce Brevities from Boyce Virginia Busy Social Notes
Misses Lillie Garver Grace Johnston and De Baker spent Saturday in Wwing. Various locals hosted guests over the weekend with extended visits to nearby towns. Movements include families moving to new farms and Strode apartments, and residents visiting relatives in Farmville and Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Lillie Garver
Grace Johnston
de Baker
Wwing
de Levi
Lloyd
Strode
Levi
Boyd McDonald
Waterloo
W. F. Vorous
Sam Garver
Kitty Chapel
Mae Burch
Farmville
Dyerley
Roanoke
C. W. Gaunt
John Ritter
Bernice
Mildred Ritter
George Miller
Stephenson
Robert Brown
Washington
Christ Church
Millwood
Chambers
P. T. Gian
Marshall Willingham
Helen Pifer
Luray
Helen Lewis
Thomas Dick
Winchester
Roy Pyle
Jacob Locke
Robert Pyle
Berryville
Mr. Hooker
Randolph Rogers
Willemena Sipe
Minnie Carroll
Robert Hughes
Annie Bose Guests for Lunch at Mrs Jobe's Home
Annie Bose were guests for lunch on Wednesday of Mrs. A. L. Jobe, Mr. and Mrs. Lowe and little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bose
A. L. Jobe
Callers at Lowe Home Tuesday Evening
Son of Berryville visited the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lowe on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Hugh Ritter
Ritter
Gilbert Cadwallader
James Marshall
Berryville
John Ritter
Bernice
Mildred Ritter
Boyce
Arthur Streit
Lohr Clevenger
Kenneth
Charles
Nancy Lee
Douglas
Patricia Ann
Arthur Lowe
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A. B. Fauver
Mamie Pitcock
Ruben Hulver
Abner Pauver, Jr
Earl
Irene
Harry Fauver
Lavielda Audrey
Glenna
Franklin Snapp
J. Franklin Snapp
South Cameron Street
J. Franklin Snapp Jr
Melvin Bayliss
Elwood Patterson
Julian Patterson
Mary Virginia Bayliss
Betty Lee Bayliss
Auxiliary No. 2
Womans Missionary Society of
Braddock Street
Kiwanis Club
Karl Jensen
Sweden
Walter Withers
Robert Lee Withers
Richmond
W. Holmes Withers
Christ Episcopal Church
Mary-Martha
Centenary Reformed Church
William Sumption
East Clifford Street
Richard Evelyn Byrd
John M Steck, Sr
Hunter H. McGuire
Thomas W Harrison
E. C. Stuart
Harry K Russell
Robert M Glass
H. B. McCormac
W.W. A. Baker
James P Reardon
W. Nelson Jage
Joseph A. Massie
Lewis H. Hyde
B. B. Dutton
Joseph Wright
Frances Page Natored
Peyton Berry, Jr
New York
Peyton Berry, Sr
West Cork Street
Alexander Barrie
Coronado Beach
Cal
Amherst
Barrie
Young People’s Choir
Geckion
Bo Church
West Piccadilly Street
American Association of University Women
John W Aey
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Girls’ Athletic Association
Tokusan
Lions Club
First Baptist Church
Young Peoples
United Brethren Church
Gles
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Slub
Huntsberry
Huntsberrys
America
Nettleton
Fashion-Plate
Pedigo-Lake
Slater
Red Cross
Walk- Over
Paramount
Brooks’ Pharmacy
BIG N. R. A
Lovett
Loudoun St
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Liberty
United States Treasury
Government Bond Department
Commercial & Savings Bank
U.S. Postal Savings Depository
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
By Knox
Knox
Knox Perna Oa
Margaret L. Hodgson
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