Politics Wake Up In Randolph
Three candidates filed for Randolph County offices asCampaign activity grows. M E Johnson Ramseur Democrat seeks re election as county commissioner along with Elroy Cox Grant Township Democrat and M F Hinshaw Whitehall former postmaster for the same seat. Iola Lowdermilk seeks re election as register of deeds and four candidates including D J Boyles John F Farlow and J W Yates enter the race for that post. State senate candidate J V.
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Board of County Commissioners
M. E. Johnson
Ramseur
Elroy Cox
Grant Township
M. F. Hinshaw
Whitehall
Randleman
Office of Register of Deeds
Iola Lowdermilk
D. J. Boyles
Union Township
John F. Farlow
Sophia
J. W. Yates
Jackson Creek
State Senate
J. V
Randolph county political filings stir local scene
Wilson of Asheboro and Randolph Democrats chairman filed for the house. J. D. Ross, former legislator and active Bank of Randolph vice president with farming interests, also seeks the house. John H. Prevette, Asheboro attorney, has filed for the house.
Ocean View Amusement Park GM Dies at 66
Otto Wells 66 longtime general manager of Norfolk Ocean View Amusement Park died of a heart attack at his home in Norfolk at 3 a m today. The venerable figure led the park through decades of seaside entertainment and community events. He is survived by family members and colleagues in the amusement industry.
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Otto Wells
Ocean View Amusement Park
Funeral services for Robert Blair this afternoon
Funeral services for Robert Blair, who died at his home on Hulda Street, will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery. Blair is survived by his wife Maggie and ten children and stepchildren across High Point, Lancaster, and Charlotte.
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Industry Faces Adjustment After War Turn
New York April 13. War shift disrupts U S trade with Scandinavia as Denmark Norway blockade cuts nearly 200 million dollars of annual exports. Industry faces retooling in aircraft, shipping, metals while aims to boost self sufficiency in chemicals and shipbuilding amid uncertain markets.
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Tennis Courts Set to Open at Municipal Park
It was announced that the colored park tennis courts will open to the public during the week as weather allows. Interested players should contact Dr. J. J Wilson or Gordon L. Starks at Leonard Street School by telephone.
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Dr Wilson Moves Office Distinct From Prior Address
Dr J J Wilson a local dentist who practiced in the Porcha Building since 1928 will relocate to a new Ritz Building office on East Washington Street starting Monday. Dr M B Davis will speak to the William Penn Parent Study Group on Teenage Problems and Marriage at 6 30 p m Tuesday evening according to Chairman C E Yokely.
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Williams Returns to Local Funeral Firm After Graduation
Willie J. Williams, formerly with Hoover Funeral Home for two years, returns to the city after graduating from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in Nashville Tennessee. He was an honor student and earned three medals.
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Dr Seay to Lead Series of Meetings in Greensboro
Dr S S Seay pastor of Trinity AME Zion Church Greensboro will conduct a series of meetings at St Stephen AME Zion Church starting Monday. The Beacon Light Choral Club under O E Simmons will provide music and perform at St Stephen this Sunday at 3 PM.
Sunday services and events at Mars Hill Holiness Church
Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 musical program at 3 Y P H A at 6 30 and evening service at 8 Ladies Auxiliary of John McClain Post 196 American Legion meets at 314 Taylor Street Wednesday at 8 Rev Smallwood of Washington DC to speak at both morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church Sunday
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American Legion
Carrie Robbins
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Smallwood
Washington, D. C
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V F W Officers to Take Oath Monday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual installation will be held Monday evening at the North Main Street veterans hall. A. C. Ingram becomes commander with A. E. Whiddes as senior vice commander. Mrs. Ruby Snider is reelected Auxiliary president. Meeting opens at 8 with refreshments after ceremonies.
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Mast Broad Street
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J. W. McMahon
A. E. Whiddes
Ruby Snider
War trade trends show export surplus amid war impact
Feb figures from the U S Department of Commerce show exports exceeding imports by over 147 million dollars, with a shift toward tobacco, wheat, fruits and passenger cars. Allied demand rises as British and French agents accept American terms for plane contracts, signaling faster war purchases.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
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