Prized Poland Through History in European Tug-Of-War
Willis Thorton recounts Poland’s repeated partition and struggle as great powers vie for its lands. From 1772 to 1795 the country was carved up by Prussia Russia and Austria, ending on the map but shaping a resilient national spirit that fueled future resistance and a modern Polish state.
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Poland
Adolf Hitler
Belgium
Europe
Removit
Carpathians
Ug River
Fter
Hitler
America
Atlantic
Stephen Batory
Danzig
Amers
Lexington
Rus
Repnin
Eniry
Prussia
Russia
Austria
Catharine
Benten
Oland
Louis
Washington
Polan
Osciuszko
Amern
Kosciuszko
Galicia
Masovia
Warsaw
Jes
Napoleon
Jenna
Congress Kingdom
Gerany
Open Houses for New Bern Privates Homes Set for Weekend
New Bern will host public tours of its private residences April 18 to 20 marking the third such event in 229 years. Homes will be decorated in colonial attire for visitors to view.
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New Bern
Tesses
Executrix Notice for Wade Estate in Guilford County
Mrs Willie Leonard executrix of the estate of George W Wade deceased seeks all claimants to present claims by March 20 1940 or be barred. Creditors urged to make immediate payment. Notice dated March 20 1939 from High Point Route 3 Box 172.
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George W. Wade
Tate
Guilford County
North Carolina
Willie Leonard
High Point
Series Of Colorful Festivals Slated Across North Carolina
North Carolina plans a spring and summer festival circuit. Rocky Mount hosts Gallopade May 2 to 5 with a five thousand participant square dance, a parade, a torchlight carnival and a main stage with King and Queen of Mirth. Chadbourn hosts the Strawberry Festival late May with parades contests street dances a barbecue and the Strawberry Ball. June brings Rocky Mount German bacchanal with three bands and a sunrise breakfast. Asheville hosts the Ahododen dron festival in the second week of June. Gastonia runs Cotton Week June 11 to 18 with the theme This Transformation of Cotton Blossoms. Other June events include Mimosa in Morganton and Gladioli in Beaufort with dates tbd.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Washington
Rocky Mount
United States
Astra
Columbus
Asheville
Roosevelt
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Gastonia
Clyde L Wood 28 dies at City Memorial Hospital
Clyde L Wood 28 of 18 Leonard Street Thomasville died at City Memorial Hospital after a two day illness. He was a native of Surry County and worked for the Thomasville Chair Company. Survived by wife Nona, son Clyde Jr and daughter Frances, parents Luther and Mrs. Wood, five brothers and five sisters. Funeral from Second Wesleyan Church Thomasville Monday at 11 with Rev J E Shaw officiating. interment in city cemetery.
Mrs Lula Gillespie of Thomasville Dies at 64
Lula Gillespie 64 widow of J J Gillespie died at her home 310 Walker street Thomasville Sunday morning from a stroke of paralysis. A native of Georgia she had lived in Thomasville 15 years. Survived by three sons Luke Dewey and Sam Gillespie of Thomasville three daughters Cleo O Kelley and Eugene Lanier of Thomasville and Ruth Ray of California three brothers Oliver Luke and Dennis Hopkins and a sister Mrs J B Bennett all of Thomasville and 13 grandchildren Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Thomasville
Lula Gillespie
J. J. Gillespie
Walker Street
Oliver and
Luke Hopkins
Texas
Dennis Hopkins
Georgia
J. B. Bennett
Funeral for Mrs Ar line Ferguson in Thomasville
Mrs Ar line Ferguson died at home on 122 Haygood Street in Thomasville. The funeral was held Sunday at four o clock at the Church of God on Moon Street with Rev J L Hethcock and Rev L T Mc Cormick officiating. Music by Bethel and Carolina Avenue Baptist church quartets and Wesley Methodist trio. Pallbearers included Lewis Hege Jennings Smith Stancil Moore Doyle Deaton Harley Baldwin Floyd Lucas. Interment in Unity Chapel Cemetery.
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Thomasville
Arline Ferguson
Haygood Street
Church of God
Jennings Smith
Stancil Moore
Doyle Deaton
Harley Baldwin
Floyd Lucas
Unity Chapel
Monroe Fire Wrecks Block With $100000 Damage
Fire swept the business section of Monroe early yesterday causing over 100000 in damage. A 200 Negro CCC contingent aided firefighters as flames spread from a rear stable to the Brewer Sanders Mule Company barn and gutted the complex. The State Theater on South Main Street, three Negro houses, a Negro cafe, and an old frame church used for storage were destroyed. No cause identified.
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Monroe
CCC
Brewer Sanders Mule Company
State Theater
Nearly 350 New Voters Added For Asheboro Ballot
Asheboro voters added about 350 names to the poll books for the May 2 municipal election. Registration, held from 9 am to last night, will stay open through April 22. Voters may register at Mrs. Suggs home on Dixon Street Monday to Friday and at the courthouse on Saturday.
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Asheboro
Gorrell Suggs
Library Week Observed In Asheboro As Library Moves
Randolph Library Association designates April 24 as Library Week in Asheboro. A campaign aims to raise 3000 dollars for new equipment and books as the library moves from the current location to a new municipal building.
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Asheboro
Randolph Library Association
Asheboro Municipal Building Nears Occupation Date
Asheboro expects its new 73000 dollar municipal building to be ready for occupancy by June 15. G S Ward PWA resident engineer inspector reported the interior nearly done with plastering and floor work underway.
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Asheboro
G. S. Ward
PWA
Bunch Opens Campaign Office in Asheboro
Mayor W. A. Bunch who is running for election opened his campaign office on the second floor of the McCrary Building in Asheboro on April 17.
Leonard St and Fairview Groups Attend Red Cross Meet
Junior Red Cross chapters from Leonard Street and Fairgrove Street schools sent delegations of teachers and students to the Southeastern district meeting in Richmond Virginia. The Leonard Street group included Mrs E V Baldwin and Miss Willie Marie Carter teachers Hibernia McAdoo and Charles B Whitted students. Fairview Street group included Mrs J K Williams and Miss A L Jones teachers Katie Mae Harris Doris Chambers Dorothy Cross and Dorotha Nelson students. Delegations returned Sunday.
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Leonard ST
Fairview
RED Cross
Leonard Street
Fairgrove Street
Richmond
E. V. Baldwin
Mises Willie Marie Carter
Hibernia
Katie Mae Harris
Doris Chambers
Dorothy Cross
Dorotha Nelson
Swing Club Hosts Meeting at Ida Mae Griffin Home
Roberta McDowell Marian Hasley and other members gathered at 730 East Washington Street Thursday evening. Thelma Hayes chaired the business session. A repast followed. Attendees included Golia Pate Emma Griffin and Mrs Josie Bell Eccles. The next meeting is set for April 27 hosted by Eccles and Griffin at 730 East Washington Street.
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Roberta McDowell
Marian Hasley
Ida Mae Griffin
East Washington Street
Thelma Hayes
Golia Pate
Emma Griffin
Josie Bell Eccles
Visitants Mention Ida Griffin Kin From Greenwood
Recent visitors of Miss Ida Mae Griffin at 730 East Washington Street include Ada Griffin and Mrs. James Hunt, both of Greenwood, D. C. Ada Griffin is Ida Mae Griffin’s sister.
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Ida Mae Griffin
East
Washington Street
Ada Griffin
James Hunt
Greenwood, D. C
Scout Executive Engages Groups to Boost Negro Scouting
A. L. Taylor Negro scout executive met with the local Negro district committee and interested individuals at William Penn High School. Plans were laid to organize a troop at Mt Vernon Baptist Church and St Mark RB Church with church leaders present. E. L. Kirby pastor Mt Vernon and officials James Simpson and Ulysses Harris attended. Ss. E. Burford and committee members reported a boys survey showing interest in Scouting among city church youths.
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A. L. Taylor
William Penn High School
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
St. Mark M. RB. Church
E. L. Kirby
James Simpson
Ulysses Harris
W. Barnhill
Ss. E. Burford
Mr. Burford
Church Progressive Circle Tea Held At 802 Park Street
Church Progressive Circle No 8 of St Stephen A M E Zion held a musical tea Sunday afternoon at Mrs Clea Alexander home 802 Park Street from 4 to 6 pm The program featured musical scripture reading remarks instrumental solo Meditation talks and multiple solo performances by Beatrice Leach Della Hoover J F Dunn Magnolia M Hart Thomas B Smith Henrietta Bynum Cleo Alexander A D Brown J M Mark Connie Gaines and the hostess who expressed thanks for the club's work.
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Progressive Circle No. 8
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion
Clea Alexander
Park Street
Beatrice Leach
Della Hoover
J. F. Dunn
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
Magolia M. Hart
Thomas B. Smith
Henrietta Bynum
Cleo Alexander
A. D. Brown
J. M. Mark
Connie Gaines
Mrs. Alexander
Professional Men’s Club Meeting With Dr. M B Davis
The High Point Professional Men's Club will meet at the home of Dr. Murray B. Davis. The event brings together local professionals for a scheduled discussion and networking session hosted by the physician.
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M. B. Davis
High Point
Murray B. Davis
Cancer of the female pelvic organs explained
An article by Dr Tyson details cancer risks in female pelvic organs including cervix uterus ovaries and breast. It stresses early diagnosis for better cure prospects, lists symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge, urges prompt medical consultation, and notes watchful attention during menstruation and menopause.
Underhill Avenue Event Set For Tuesday Eight-Thirty
Readable text notes a scheduled gathering on Underhill Avenue Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock. The item provides a definite time and location for the event.
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Underhill Avenue
Criterion Club Hosts Annual Formal Dance at Kilby Arcade
The Criterion club a civic and social group of women held its annual formal dance Friday evening at Kilby Arcade.
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Criterion Club
Kilby Arcade
William Penn to Present Organist in Recital
Wm Penn High School will present Mrs Frances Berry Hill a brilliant young organist of Morgan College Baltimore Md in an organ recital at St Mark s Methodist Episcopal Church Monday evening May 1.
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William Penn
Wm. Penn High School
Frances Berry Hill
Morgan College
Baltimore
St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church
Governor Hoey talks push tour across Hyde and eastern counties
Capital Short Shots reports Governor Clyde Hoey delivering ten talks in Hyde and adjoining counties over two days. He joked about needing different material for each stop and noted crowds limited repetition of speeches. The piece also mentions state inquiries into the agriculture department and speculation on a new Industrial commissioner and Public Safety race between Teddy Fountain and Bob Powell.
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Henry Averill
Enterprise Bureau
Walter Hote
Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
Hyde
Commissioner of Public Safety
Teddy Fountain
Bob Powell
Governor Trains In Tarboro Before Philadelphia Game
The Governor worked out in Tarboro’s pitcher’s box before the Philadelphia Athletics Williamsport game. Connie Mack evaluated him and praised his form, joking he might hire the Governor later this summer.
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Tarboro
Connie Mack
Horton Buys Big Buick Amid Gubernatorial Talk
The lieutenant governor Wilkins Horton calls his car purchase involuntary, a result of a wreck. He chose a large shiny Buick while critics link the new car to his possible bid for governor. Only Bob Reynolds’ habit of driving a dilapidated wreck seems different.
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Wilkins Horton
Bob Reynolds
Horton
Lieutenant Governor Encounters PR Man on Fayetteville Street
While strolling Fayetteville Street on Wednesday, the Lieutenant Governor met Andy Monroe of Caroling Power and Light PR. Monroe offered a hat and three items, joking about a dirty ring and smeared jewelry.
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Fayetteville Street
Andy Monroe
Caroling Power and Light
Andy
Literacy doubt hits North Carolina teachers on Fayetteville Street
Reports claim many visiting female teachers failed to heed the big no turn signs at the post office corner, leading to questions about their literacy and conduct.
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North Carolina
Fayetteville Street
Dutch Tulip Grower Proves North Carolina Soil Suitably Tulip-Ready
Henrik van Dorp of Terra Celadon near Washington ships tulip bulbs to Holland, insisting and proving that North Carolina soil can produce fine tulips despite early skepticism from locals. He continues his ventures with cheerful defiance.
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Holland
New Castle
Henrik van Dorp
Terra Cela
Washington
North Carolina
Wake County Liquor Sales Surge During Assembly Session
Wake County liquor sales rose sharply during the General Assembly session compared with the first quarter of 1938. If April sales fall to about the level of last year, the law then faces adjustments or reconsideration.
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Wake County
General Assembly
Lost and Found Sign Confounds Lobby Observers
At a Congress of Parents and Teachers event in the Sir Walter lobby a Lost and Found table displayed gloves and lipstick among other items. A dizzy blonde exclaimed that if items were lost they could not be there, calling the sign wrong.
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Congress of Parents and Teachers
Sir Walter Lobby
Municipal election tests Mayor Iseley in tight race
A seasoned observer predicts Mayor George Iseley may lose to Commissioner Roy J. Williams as the current municipal race unfolds into a high intensity contest with no guarantees for either side.
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George Iseley
Roy J. William
Notice of Sale of Land in High Point Guilford County NC
Trustee THOS W SPRINKLE will sell at public auction in front of High Point Municipal Building on Friday April 21 1939 at 1130 A M a parcel in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina Lot 6 Block 9 Peoples Realty Company map. 5 percent cash deposit required.
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H. M. Smith
Verna Pruitte Smith
Thos. W. Sprinkle
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
High Point Township
Walnut Street
East Green Street
Wm. F. Freeman
City Managership Dodges Marked by Neutral Stance
In a notable display of strategy, all candidates adopt a strictly neutral approach to the City Managership issue. The maneuver signals a cautious path amid divided opinions and ongoing discussions.
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Dodge
Labor Dept figures confirm March employment data
Labor Department figures based on correspondence with March employment show 1.0 percent rise from February to 128 154 employees across 558 firms. Average weekly earnings fell 0.4 percent to 14.75 dollars while average hourly earnings remained unchanged at 41 cents from February.
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Labor Department
North Carolina Cows Milk More Per Capita in 1939
The Federal-State crop reporting service estimates North Carolina’s average milk yield per cow on April 1 1939 at 14.51 pounds, up from 14.12 in 1938 and 13.54 in 1937, indicating improved production despite war scare.
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North Carolina
Federal-State
Employment service helps cook keep job after hire
According to the April 12 issue of Employment News, a cook placed by the Mickory office repeatedly calls the senior interviewer for fancy recipes. The initial temporary placement was converted to permanent after the cook’s improved cooking earned her a raise.
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Mate
N. C
Mickory
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County
Public auction to sell a parcel in Jamestown Township Guilford County North Carolina at the Guilford County Courthouse east door April 24 1939 at 2 PM to satisfy a note and deed of trust dated December 18 1927 by James B Paschal and Thelma C Paschal secured by Archdale Park Lot 89 and 90 described in Plat Book 9 page 93 and Book 768 page 41. Jefferson Owens trustee.
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James 8. Paschal
Thelma C. Paschal
Jefferson E. Owens
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
Jamestown Township
N. C
Gate Avenue
Archdale Park
James
Paschal
J. C. Gatewood
Office of the Register of Deeds
Jefferson Owens
Thomas Turner, Jr
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