Waynick Stock Climbs as Reappointment Hinted in North Carolina
Raleigh April 5. Betting odds favor Capus Waynick to be reappointed chairman of the reorganized State Highway and Public Works Commission. Coan’s bid appears to fail as anti Waynick factions lack a viable candidate, and Governor Hoey may still name Odus Mull, though most insiders doubt it.
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Raleigh
Capus M. Waynick
Reorganized
State Highway and Public Works Commission
George W. Coan, Jr
Works Progress Administration
Coan
Waynick
anti-Waynick
Mull
Hoey
Shelby
C. Max Gardner
Executive Council
Warnick
How Can I Sharpen a Sewing Machine Needle
A reader asks how to sharpen a blunt sewing machine needle from heavy materials. The answer suggests rubbing the needle on fine sandpaper several times to regain a sharp point.
Look and Learn by A. G. Gordon Q and A
Answers reveal author of the phrase Westward the course of empire takes its way Bishop George Berkeley the year crystal radio sets first sold 1923 the abbreviation cir means circa about lodestone is magnetic and leading beef cattle country is India with 25 percent
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George Berkeley
Berkeley
Calif
India
Modern Etiquette Q&A on titles hats and children
In this column Roberta Lee Z answers etiquette questions. It is acceptable for a man’s visiting card to show his title like doctor if not egotistical. A hostess may remove her hat at a luncheon if she wishes. Children aged six to ten should not be dressed in morning attire.
Lessons in English from Gordon on word use
An English lesson lists common errors in usage pronunciation and spelling. It defines insatiable and notes its pronunciation and a quote about avarice.
Swing Slang Wows Swing Crowd In New York
A New York crowd embracing big band culture dubs a new slang gut bucket gibberish. Musicians and interpreters struggle with terms like lay service on it and Creep on it Caspar as they chase a fortissimo balance. Signs and quips color the city’s signs and stage lore.
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New York
Tin Pan Alley
Toscanini
Caspar
Noah Webster
Alphin urges tree spraying for healthy orchard yields
Tarboro April 5. Horace R. Alphin assistant county agent warns that without spraying an orchard may yield only one good fruit crop in ten years due to diseases insects and scale. He stresses timely complete coverage and proper materials like 4-4-50 Bordeaux mixture for brown rot and scab and lime sulfur for aphids and scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
Horace RB. Alphin
Alphin
State College
Raleigh
New Scout Troop 32 Holds First Meeting in Asheboro
In Asheboro on April 5 the newly organized Boy Scout Troop 32 held its first meeting at M E church basement. Scoutmaster Harris Coffin led in opening ceremonies assisted by Odell Crawford and Gene Ogburn. Eagle Scout David Stedman explained the oath and sign and led knot tying and a talk on Scouting’s meaning for boys.
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Asheboro
M. E. Church
Harris Coffin
Odell Crawford
Gene Ogburn
David Stedman
David
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
M. P
Maxwell To Have Full Power To Hire And Fire Employes
Raleigh April 5 Commissioner A J Maxwell of the Department of Revenue will head the department with full authority to hire and fire its personnel for four years. Governor Hoey said Maxwell will be executive head and oversee appointments while a departmental committee reviews employment and classification.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
A. J. Maxwell
Department of Revenue
Clyde R. Hoey
Revenue Department
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Maxwell
M. C
Noble, Jr
Noble
Hoey
W. J. Spain
Revenue
Spain
Clark Named Manager of Charlotte Insurance Agency
W L Clark, formerly of the city, has been named manager of the Charlotte agency for the Security Life and Trust Company. He has years of experience with the firm and will advise on real estate loans and facilitate loans through his company. Clark is known in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clark
T City
Mana
Charlotte
1Curity Life and Trust Campal
Clark
T A
Mr. Clark
High Point
Revenue Department Announces New Executive Head
Maxwell will be real executive head of the Department of Revenue with W J Spain and R R McLaughlin named as top aides and Charles England directing field duties. Workers hail the move as stabilizing and praise the staff after months of uncertainty and pins and needles. The announcement boosts confidence that the department will maintain efficient operations and prevent job losses as it moves forward.
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Max
W. J. Spain
R. R. McLaughlin
M Vehicle Division
Charles England
Utles
Maxwell
Revenue
Department of Reenue
Hoey
Revenue Department
Spain
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Frankenstein
George White
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White
New Amsterdam
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Greta Garbo
Joan Blondell
New Scout
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Pittsburgh
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Duquesne University
J. C. Baskervila
Garner
Tweedsmuir
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
John N. Garner
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
Charlotte Insurance Agend
Ree Leef
Capudine
Glenn Hardin
U. S
Glenn
Beth
Cai At
Igi
Beyavide Tobecco Company
Wheeter- Gate, N.C
Raymond Newby
Anthony
Drexel
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Oakies
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Hollywood
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