Foundation Grants Four Million To Combat Polio
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reported a year ending May 31 disbursed 4 157 814 15 for research education and patient care an amount over prior authorizations by more than two million dollars Basil O Connor called it the highest yearly total. Grants to universities and health departments support training and research while emergency epidemic aid and long term programs extend polio relief across hospitals clinics and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Foundation For
Basil O
Connor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Foundation
Michigan State Department of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Local Churches Invite Parishioners to Sunday Services
A consolidated notice lists Sunday School times and worship services for multiple churches in Stephens City, Front Royal Pike Jubilee, Salem near Stephens City, Berryville, West Frederick, Middletown, Galilee, Gainesboro, Redland, White Hall, Round Hill and Greenwood. It includes pastors names, service times, and youth programs. The public is invited to attend all services across denominations including Methodist, Brethren, and Pentecostal halls.
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Stephens City
Walter Smith
Fairview
Kernstown
Refuge
Church OF the Brethren
Salem
L. R. Dettra
Cephas Fahnestock
L. Riggleman
Jubilee
Front Royal Pike
Gainesboro
Methodist Church
C. H. Palmer
Redland
Salem Methodist Church
United Brethren IN Christ
Reliance Charge
L. P. Tederick
Reliance
W. F. Shipe
Reliance Male Quartett
Christian Endeavor
H. E. Richardson
the Methodist Church
North Frederick
Emory Ellmore
White Hall
Montague Avenue
John Teter
Macedonia
E. E. Hall
Round Hill
Myra Payne
Greenwood
Readjustment allowance helps veterans start own business
Major Thomas M. Nial explains GI Bill readjustment benefits for self employed veterans. A former shoe salesman named Jack Dunn used the program to guarantee $100 monthly net profit, with the government paying the shortfall to reach that amount. Eligibility requires a discharge other than dishonorable, 90 days service, post-September 16, 1940 service, and ownership of a non incorporated business or vocation setup.
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Washington, D. C
Jack Dunn
Jack
Veterans
United States Employment Service Office
Sam
Star News Briefs Prompt Local Coverage
The Star invites readers to follow complete coverage of local, national, and world events across its sections for up to date reporting and analysis.
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the Star
Winchester WCTU Reports Year and Elects Officers
At the September Winchester Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting the year’s reports were filed and officers were elected for the ensuing year. New president is Mrs. L Jackson with Miss Mamie Robinson as vice president. secretaries, treasurer, and department superintendents named. Members noted dues paid, 165, four honorary members, and 12 business or public meetings held.
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Winchester Women's Christian Temperance Union
L. Jackson
Mamie Robinson
T. J. Dale
H. B. Garber
Ruth Parks
Norman Cooper
J. F. Bly
Charles Keeler
J Rosenberger
Bessie Hammond
Bertie Dunn
Friends
Grace Fries
United Brethren
Market Street Methodist
Mary McInt
W. C. T. U. Papare
Scouting Meeting Set For Front Royal Tonight
Judge Burr P. Harrison H C Brown and Philip Hunter of Winchester join speakers at a Two Rivers District Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America gathering. The event starts at 8 PM in the basement of First Baptist Church Front Royal. The district covers Warren Shenandoah Page and Rappahannock counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr P. Harrison
H. C. Brown
Philip Hunter
Winchester
Two- Rivers
Shenandoah Area
Leaders Endorse Religious Education Week Weeklong observance planned
Government and business leaders back Religious Education Week from September 30 to October 7. Forty Protestant denominations and 183 councils of churches in the United States and Canada will participate through the International Council of Religious Education. Educators call secular and religious learning twin pillars of democracy. John W. Studebaker, U S Commissioner of Education, remarks on the need for religious instruction.
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America
United States
Canada
International Council of Religious Education
John W. Studebaker
Washington
Religious Education Week Call From Firestone
Harvey S. Firestone Jr of Akron urges enthusiastic Christian support for Religious Education Week. He says wartime chaplains reveal servicemen want to know more about religion and calls for facilities to educate them and their children when they return home.
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Harvey S. Firestone, Jr
Akron
Ohio
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Foundation
Salvation Army
Cork
Loudoun Sts
Paul W. Long
Aladdin
Miller’s
Garland
N. Loudoun
Berryville
Boyce & Clarke County
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chatham Makes
Chatham’s
Home Mission Tabernacle
Nain
George Helsley
West Frederick
U. B
L. C. Messick
Mt. Olive
A.m. Mt. Pleasant
Middletown Methodist Church
RE B. Moore
Grace—Church School
Galille
Church of
Veterans’ UD
Thomas M. Nial
Nial
Lima
Grove’s
Boss
Gold Seal
Armstrong
Hassocks
J. W. Grove
Loudoun
W.C.T.U
Flower Mission Committee
Convention
Stephens Legislative
Williard Memorial
W. C. T. U. State
Handley Library
Front Royal
Indorse
Suly
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Ountry Sjentleman
Agriculture
Curtis
Curtis Publishing Co
Country Coutryman
J. A. Hotinger
N. Loudoun St
Miller’s Drug Store
Dial
Heck Chick
Ner
Goodyear
Anc
SHELL
R. E. Buncutter
S. Braddock Street
Fred Stine
Frederick County Court House
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