Mrs. Phoebe Zimmerman Died After Illness In Lexington
Mrs. Phoebe Jane Zimmerman aged 89 died at 8 20 p m at her son Fred Zimmermans home Rt 4 Lexington after an extended illness. She was a Shady Grove Methodist Church member and longtime Davidson and Davie counties resident. She was born January 3 1858 in Davidson County daughter of Isaac and Betsy Gordie. Surviving are two daughters L W DeLapp and W P Byerly both of Rt 4 Lexington two sons Fred and W E Zimmerman of Rt 4 Lexington 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 11 a m at Reedy Creek school with Rev O C Loy. Body to return to Fred Zimmermans home Sunday at 4 p m from Green Funeral Home Thomasville.
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Phoebe Jane Zimmerman
Fred Zimmerman
Rt. 4
Shady Grove
Davie County
Davidson
Davidson County
Issac
Betsy Perryman Gordie
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Aaland group in the Baltic has many islets but small area
The Aaland group in the Baltic comprises about 6500 islets yet covers only 572 square miles of area.
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Aaland
Baltic
Cleopatra Drinks Pearl Story Adults and Ulcer Pains
An old tale links Cleopatra’s beauty to two pearls and a wine drink. The ad promotes UVdga tablets for stomach ulcers indigestion and acid related pains and offers a double your money back guarantee from Mann’s Drug Store and drug stores everywhere.
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Mann’s
Moravian Easter service history and cantata at Home Moravian Church
The article recalls the Moravian resurrection sunrise services tracing from Herrnhut in 1732 to Wachovia and Bethabara, noting continuous heritage, the 1772 band, rain delays, and the Easter cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ at Home Moravian Church with Love feasts and Moravian coffee buns.
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Wachovia
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Salem
Birkhead
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Home Moravian Church
Easter Cantata Promises Solemn Garden Sermon at Lebanon Methodist
Lebanon Methodist on North Main and State outlines morning worship at 11 with sermon The Grave in the Garden followed by member reception. Evening Young Peoples service at 6 30 and Easter cantata The Thorn crowned King at 7 30. Board of Trustees meets Monday 7 30. Mittie Philathea class meets Tuesday 7 30. midweek service Wednesday 7 30. Public invited to all services including the cantata Sunday night.
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Lebanon Methodist Corner
North Main and State
C. W. Bates
Dale Montgomery
Betty Welch
Board of Trustees
Mittie Philathea
State ABC board gains wine license fitness power
The 1947 General state ABC board passed by the senate yesterday and approved by the house without debate would assess applicant fitness for wine licenses and bar licenses in pool rooms billiard parlors and other business places. The senate also approved a bill aimed at Communist subversion and a fire safety bill for hotels with SS systems automatic sprinklers and night watchmen. Rep Dan Tompkins of Jackson announced he will run for lieutenant governor in the Democratic primary next year. Tompkins is a World War I veteran and a long time foe of the house rule.
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State
ABC Board
Senate
House
Desi House
Dan Tompkins
Jackson
Tompkins
France
Belgium
Greece
Turkey
United Nations
Free Nations
United States
Truman
Ces Reva
Left-Handed Americans Make Up 4 to 8 Percent
A historical estimate places the share of left handed individuals in the United States at four to eight percent of the population. Researchers note variability in measurement and appreciation of handedness across groups.
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U.S
Civil Service Police Exam Notice in High Point
The High Point Civil Service Commission announces a police examination on April 14 1947 at 7 30 PM at Council City Hall. Applications due Friday April 11 by 5 PM at the Civil Service Office 514 North Wrenn Street. Ex servicemen may start at maximum salary under the GI Bill.
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Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
North Wrenn Street
G.il
Joseph Snider
High Point Civil Service Commission
Council Chamber
City Hall
Sanitation Superintendent Elections Held April 15 1947
A public meeting announced for April 15 1947 at 7 30 PM in the council chamber to fill posts including sanitation superintendent electrical linemen and engineering aides.
Syntha Soap Claim Says It Eases Kitchen Work
A reader letter praises Syntha Soap Powder for easing drudgery in house work and kitchens. The writer Effie M Cox says the soap is gentle on hands and lives up to its claimed benefits, urging friends to try it.
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Effie M. Cox
President predicts balanced budget and surplus by 1948
The president declares a balanced budget is in sight by July 1 and a surplus is expected. He argues against deep cuts, urges debt reduction, and supports Greek and Turkish aid within a strengthened United Nations framework.
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Congress
High Pointer On Winning Team In National Debate
Jack Murray of Clear water Florida representing the University of Florida won the after dinner event in the men division and Miss Jeanne Alexander of Charlotte North Carolina representing Mars Hill college won the women division in the Grand National Forensic tournament at Mary Washington college The University of Pittsburgh team of Thomas Skiffington and Dave Rhodes won the men’s debate awards and the Mars Hill team Merle Stevens and Betty Kitchings won the women’s awards The debate topic was Labor Should Share In the Management Of Industry Both winning teams supported the affirmative side.
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Fredericksburg
Jack Murray
Clearwater
Fla
University of Florida
Jeanne Alexander
Charlotte
N. C
Mars Hill College
Mary Washington College
University of Pittsburgh
Thomas Skiffington
Dave Rhodes
Pittsburgh
Mars Hill
Merle Stevens
Forest City
Betty Kitchings
High Point
Time Zone Note for Radio Schedules
Eastern standard time is used by the program with local stations sometimes shifting to fit schedules. Central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Last minute changes are not included.
Labor dispute looms as phone workers plan Monday strike
The NFTW threatens a 340,000 phone workers walkout at 6 a.m. local time Monday over demands for a $12 weekly raise and union shop concessions. Talks continue with conciliation by the labor department, while President Truman withholds seizure of lines and Beirne calls negotiations a farce. Government data show current weekly earnings at $43.19.
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Truman
Beirne
NFTW
Afternoon Radio Schedule With Notable Musical Programs
A detailed afternoon to midnight radio grid lists multiple shows and hosts including Johnny Thomson, Sammy Kaye, Robert Merrill, New York Philharmonic, Veterans panel, Bob Burns, Jack Benny, Phil Garris, Charlie McCarthy, Fred Allen, Don Ameche, Edmund Hockridge, and Jimmie Fidler. Programs feature dramas, concerts, quizzes, detective mysteries, variety, and news across CBS NBC and ABC networks.
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Abe
Ebs
Johnny Thomson
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Chicago
Man
Cbs
Sammy Kaye
Kiddies
Robert Merrill
Abe Dr. Canfield
Abe L. E. Lawes
Sam Pettengill
Joe Kelly
Abe Phil Spitainy
NBC
Rise Stevens
Abe Ow
Hoagy Carmichael
David Harding
Abe Quick
Abe Ozzie & Harriet
Cba
Drew Pearson
Mmentary
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Bob Burns
Abe Abe Smith
Cereatest Stover
Abe Nick Carter
Jack Benny
Gene Autry
Court of Missing
Abe the
Mysterious Traveler
Phil Garris
Alice Faye
Abe Biondie Dagwood
Ebs the
Abee Melodies
Corliss Archer
Walter Winchell
Tony Martin
Jimmie Fidler
Hollywood
Theatre Guild of the Air
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Parky's
Edmund Hockridge
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Abc
Funeral Rites Held For Nellie Mae Dennis
Funeral services for Nellie Mae Dennis 38 wife of Ulyses J. Dennis were held Saturday at 3 pm from Koonce Funeral Home chapel. Rev Wilbur Hutchins of First Baptist Church led the service with Little Hill quartet providing music. Flowers came from friends and neighbors as pallbearers Glenn Causey Olin Webb Grady Harris Robert Williams W S Jordan and Clay Burton served.
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A. J. Dennis
Nellie Mae Dennis
Ulyses J. Dennis
Post Hospital
Winston-Salem
Koonce Funeral Home
Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
Little Hill Quartet
Glenn Causey
Olin Webb
Grady Harris
Robert Williams
W. S. Jordon
Clay Burton
Senators Debating President Budget And Tax Cuts
The article records Senate voices on the president budget and potential tax reductions. Senators Millikin Butler and Thomas discuss partisan implications and the balance between domestic and foreign policy in relation to fiscal strategy. Senator Millikin signals possible substantial tax and debt reductions this term.
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R - Cole
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Butler
R-Neb
Senate Public Lands Committee
Thomas
Blood Weight Proportion in Human Bodies
The text states that blood accounts for between one thirteenth and one fourteenth of a human’s body weight.
Eyeglass Use Reaches Twenty Percent of U S Population
A historical note states that twenty percent of the United States population uses eyeglasses, indicating widespread adoption of vision correction and associated public health implications.
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United States
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