Underwriters Hear Mrs J B Woodruff at High Point luncheon
Mrs John B Woodruff of the Social Security Board spoke to a large High Point Life Underwriters Association luncheon at the Ehwood Hotel. She outlined the Social Security Act's 1939 revision and three major groupings, with discussion and Q A session following. Nine new members were welcomed including Garnett Fallenstein Stanley Lowe James Hicks Arthur Dickens Walter Westmoreland W C Weedon and R I Smith. Sam B Clapp is president of the local association.
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John B. Woodruff
Social Security Board
High Point Life Underwriters Association
Ehwood Hotel
Woodruff
Washington
Rovert J. ‘Verry
Jun Oy Congress
Woodruif
Garnett Fallenstein
Stanley Lowe
James H. Hicks, Jr
Arthur Dickens
Walter H. Hethcox
Colin Www
Westmoreland
W. H. Willis
Ww. C. Weedon
Continental Life Insurance Co
R. I. Smith
Metropolitan
Sam B. Clapp
Underwriters Association
Child Killed by Gun in New Bern
In New Bern on April 9 a three year old, son of Mr and Mrs William Z Boyd, was killed instantly when a rifle handled by his six year old brother discharged. Coroner A W Daugherty said no inquest was necessary.
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New Bern
Mac L. Boyd
William Z. Boyd
A. W. Daugherty
Goldsboro News-Argus Bans War News From Front Page
The Goldsboro News-Argus says it will ban war and other terrible news from the front page on Good Friday, relegating war coverage to inside pages after reader petitions and phone responses. A high school class reportedly voted for an Easter salute as part of the reaction.
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Goldsboro
News-Argus
Oath to Be Administered for State Retirement Commission
Raleigh April 10 Associate Justice A A F Seawell will administer the oaths of office to the state retirement commission which will meet here late today. The commission was appointed by Governor Broughton to administer the new pension plan for state employees.
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Raleigh
A. A. F. Seawell
State Retirement Commission
Broughton
Axis commission meets with von Ribbentrop in Berlin
The three power Axis principal commission chaired by German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop met in Berlin to discuss military political and economic issues Japan was represented by ambassador Hirota Osima and Italy by envoy Dino Alfieri on April 10.
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Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Japan
Hirota Oshima
Waly
Dino Alfieri
Clock Repair Sparks City Clock Strike Debate
TIME OUT CINCINNATI reports City Hall clock repairs drew complaints about noise leading to silencing. Now requests flood in to have the clock Strike again, councilman Herbert Bigeloe says, highlighting the continuing public dispute over the timepiece.
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Cincinnati
Herbert Bigeloe
No Peace Kansas City Squirrels Stall Bloodless Blitz
Charles Smack fights an unusual battle under his bedroom window as a noisy swarm of squirrels filibusters his street with persistent activity. Traps are proposed as a remedy to quiet the raucous animal intrusion and restore peace.
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Kansas City
Charles Smack
Hanes Sees US Near War Brink at Rotary Talk
Robert M. Hanes of Winston-Salem warned Rotary Club listeners that the United States is approaching entry into global conflict. He cited Atlantic losses, predicted convoy escorts, urged caution for American business, and stressed postwar readjustment while noting NC banker Harris’s rise and Rotary officers for the coming year.
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Hanes
United States
Robert M. Hanes
Winston-Salem
Atlantic
England
Britain
Harris
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Carolina
American Bankers Association
Club
Rotary
Paul W. Casey
Cc. E. Stuart
Louis F. Voorhees
Park Chatter Boxes Startled Residents Uncaptured Trio Remains
In a quirky scene 11 chatter boxes were set and released in the park while three remain uncaptured. Smack reports they saunt under his window each morning and defy him, making for a nutty start to the day.
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Smack
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Many wearers suffer embarrassment from loose plates. Sprinkle FASTEETH alkaline powder on teeth to hold plates firmly and comfort, while reducing odor. Available at drug stores.
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Crug
Pigeons to Get Meals From St Francis Bellhops
Workmen digging an underground garage at Union Square in San Francisco plan to feed pigeons with help from bellhops at the nearby St. Francis Hotel who will provide meals.
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San Francisco
Union Square
Infant burned fatally in Elizabethtown accident
In Elizabethtown on April 9 a three year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. O B Page, was fatally burned when his clothing caught fire from a burning canvas over a tobacco bed. The infant, identified as O B Page III, died from injuries sustained in the blaze.
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Elizabethtown
O. B. Page
Near Here
Hard to Move St Louis Mule Story
Missouri mule named in a local tale became deeply mired in mud, resisting movement until a tow truck finally freed him. The incident drew attention to stubborn beast and stubborn resolve in a quirky community vignette.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
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