Charters Granted to Four Business Firms in North Carolina
Raleigh April 19. Secretary of State issued charters to four small firms. Hendersonville firms include Heneca Investment Company with $1,000 subscribed stock and its insurance and estate business. Isenhour Brick and Tile Company Inc of East Spencer with $2,500 stock and local Isenhour family names. Vancool Company of Henderson to buy and sell line and petroleum products with $300 stock. all based in Henderson or Salisbury with named local backers.
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Charters Jraleigh
Bure
Henvca Investment Company
Hendersonville
Henon
B. Brown
R. J. Crawley
L. Pitt
Henderson
Asheboro's Oldest Native Citizen Observes Birthday
Asheboro native W. H. Moring celebrated his 80th birthday on April 23 at a family luncheon. He lived most of his life on the same property, helped establish Wood and Moring, and later sold the business to Hudson Belk. Moring remains active in fishing, bridge, and community life, with longevity noted in his family.
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Faith Brewer
Asheboro
W. H. Moring
Moring
John Porter
Charlotte
Henry Craven
Raleigh
Oscar Pearson
Greensboro
Kemp Alexander
B. Stedman
Marian Stedman
Central Hotel
Wood and Moring
First National Bank
Randolph County
McAllister
Worth Street
Fosaien
Rites Held For Father Of Local Man
Funeral services for J. E. Yarborough, father of EB. Yarborough of this city, were held Saturday afternoon at Marvin Methodist Church in Belair, Lancaster County. He died at his home Friday morning and is survived by his wife, eight sons and two daughters.
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J. E. Yarborough
EB. R. Yarborough
Belair
Lancaster County
Marvin Methodist Church
Rebels prepare to renew Bilbao drive
Rebels plan a renewed push near Bilbao to shield merchant shipping outside the three mile limit. Basque President Aguirre protests Baldwin blockade claims while coast artillery reportedly blocks insurgent access. Non intervention officials near the Basque frontier observe patrol preparations as neutrality agents ready embargo enforcement. Major powers Britain France Germany Italy deploy 60 warships to patrol Spanish coasts.
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Bilbao
Juan Antonio Aguirre
Baldwin
Spain
Neutrality Committee
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Steel Production At New High Peak
New York April 19 The American Iron and Steel Institute announced a new high weekly production record. Operatings rose to 91.3 percent of capacity from 90.3 percent, totaling 1,196,000 tons and surpassing the May 1929 peak of 1,193,284 tons.
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New York
American Iron and Steel Institute
Power Project Trial Resumed in Federal Court
In Washington DC on April 19 the Santee-Cooper trial resumed after a week’s recess. Government engineers testified in defense of the 37.5 million dollar power project. Special Assistant Attorney General John W. Scott said the defense evidence may take another week. The hearing began March 10 and involves three private utilities seeking to restrain PWA financing.
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Columbia
D. C
Santee-Cooper
U. S
John W. Scott
PWA
Selected Issues Advance On Mart
In New York stocks opened quietly with only select issues in heavy industries showing gains before most advances were trimmed by the fourth hour. Copper, rubber, certain steels and specialty shares led the day with small overall increases.
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New York
Earnings Report From Durham Public Service Company
The Durham Public Service Company reported to the state utilities commission that it earned 94,086.85 dollars. It listed gross earnings of 1,257,578.06 dollars and gross expenses of 1,163,491.21 dollars, with dividends of 42,000 on common stock and 18,000 on preferred stock. The company serves Durham and Creedmoor.
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Ralzigh
Durham Public Service Company
State Utilities Commission
Durham
Creedmoor
Socialism charged against Indian Commissioner at Cherokee
Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearings focus on alleged coercion of Cherokees over land rights for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Witnesses accuse Indian Commissioner John Collier of promoting communist principles through the Indian education program. Affidavits claim Indians were threatened with job loss and opposition to the Indian New Deal led to retaliation. Debate centers on a parkway land exchange and a pending referendum bill in Congress.
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Washington
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
North Carolina
John Collier
Aliie Lee Jemison
American Indian Federation
Collier
Jemison
Lucilla Bradley Queen
Cherokee Indian School
Harold D. Foght
Catherine A. Bauer
Fred Bauer
Senate
Jamison
National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Flow of Gold May Be Halted
Reports from Capitol Hill say an administration advisor spoke with New York Federal Reserve officials about a gold quota and plans to discuss with treasury executives soon. The proposal would not fix a strict import limit but would trigger periodic purchases at 35 dollars an ounce, not buying all offers.
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United States
Capitol Hill
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Speed Limit Of Autos Increased
Columbia S C April 19 bote Kar o Johnston signed an act today making 55 miles an hour top legal speed for automobiles on South Carolina highways instead of 45 and increasing the maximum speed for trucks to 40 miles an hour from 30 Pedestrians are required to walk on the left side of state highways and habitual drunkards and narcotic users are prohibited from driving motor vehicles.
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Columbia
S&s. C
Bote Kar O Johnston
South Carolina
Phillies take opener from Boston Bees in tense game
DiMaggio scores as Wally Berger forces McGowan and Philadelphia ties the game in the seventh. Jimmy Wilson singles and advances on a bunt misplay, scoring Scharein on a single after a rundown error. Lefty Ma Master earns the win for Philadelphia, Johnson and Bush work multiple innings, game ends after 2 hours 20 minutes with Masters issuing two strikeouts.
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DiMaggio
Wally Berger
McGowan
Phils
Jimmy Wilson
Norris
Tony Cuccinello
Young
Wilson
Johnson
Scharein
Adelphis
Tauby
el Kelin
Morris
Cane
Boston
Garms
di Maggio
Berger
Lace
Master
Stewart
Pinelli
Quigley
Budget talk and relief plans dominate Capitol Hill
Ten administration leaders were summoned as the revised budget figures awaited presentation to Congress within two to three days. On Capitol Hill the House focused on minor measures while the Senate eyed the Harrison Black educational bill and a 100 million education aid distribution.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
House Rules Committee
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Social Security Board
Treasury
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Bingham to Wear Knee Pants at Coronation
London dispatch reports United States Ambassador Robert W. Bingham will wear knee pants for King George VI coronation on May 12 in line with Earl Marshall regulations. James W. Gerard, Roosevelt’s special representative, also prepared to don knee pants. General Pershing and Admiral Rodman will wear uniforms.
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London
United States
Robert W. Bingham
George VI
Earl Marshall
James W. Gerard
Roosevelt
General Pershing
Hugh Rodman
Richmonds RR reports 187 percent rise in 1936 net income
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad filed its annual report showing a 187 percent increase in net income for 1936 over 1935. Norman Call, president, presented the findings to stockholders at the 105th annual meeting, noting it was the best year since 1981.
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Richmond
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Norman Call
Mississippi water keg sent to French students
A keg of Mississippi water was sent to French students as a playful gesture. The question asks for the French equivalent of the toast "Here's mud in your eye," a humorous or taunting phrase used to celebrate or poke fun.
40 Jews Arrested By German Police In Berlin Raids
German secret police arrested about 40 members of the Jewish B Nai Brith lodge in early morning raids on members homes in Berlin. Officials gave no reason for the actions. At least one woman was among those detained. Simultaneously Jewish groups secured a 60 day ban on Jewish meetings being lifted to allow language courses athletic training and Kulturbund performances approved by the Nazi special commissioner.
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Berlin
B'Nai Brith
Governor Hoey Receives Solid Gold Education Key
Governor Hoey received a solid gold key as official from the North Carolina Educational Centennial commission in Raleigh on April 19. Present were B. L. Smith Greensboro school superintendent Clyde A. Erwin state superintendent of public instruction R. M. Grumman centennial committee chair Jule B. Warren NC education association secretary Ayes Behrman of Greensboro presented the keys on behalf of Star Engraving Company of Texas.
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Raleigh
Hoey
North Carolina Educational Centennial Commission
B. L. Smith
Greensboro
Clyde A. Erwin
R. M. Grumman
Jule B. Warren
North Carolina Education Association
Ayes Behrman
Star Engraving Company of Texas
Debt Settlement Near Lewis Says Move Toward Settlement
Senator Lewis of Illinois said he was informed of movements toward adjustment of foreign debts to the United States. He noted the State Department indicated this when asking his resolution on reciprocal trade pacts and foreign debts be sent to the foreign relations committee rather than the finance committee. The resolution would bar reciprocal trade pacts with defaulting debtor nations.
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Washington
Lewis
Ill
United States
Senate
State Department
Foreign Relations Committee
Finance Committee
Masons Gather For Grand Lodge Meet
Around 5600 Masons from across North Carolina are expected for the 150th annual communication of the Grand Lodge in Raleigh tomorrow night. Grand Master J. Giles Hudson of Salisbury will preside and Watson N. Sherrod of Enfield is slated for election as grand master. John H. Anderson of Raleigh, grand secretary, said much routine business would be considered.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
J. Giles Hudson
Salisbury
Watson N. Sherrod
Enfield
John H. Anderson
North Carolina group seeks federal funds for Raleigh office
A North Carolina delegation visited Washington on April 19 seeking information on obtaining PWA funds to supplement a 675000 state appropriation for a Raleigh state office building. The party included State Treasurer Charles M. Johnson State Representative Walter Siler and Frank L. Dunlap with Rep Robert L. Doughton. They met with Col Horatio B. Hackett and Charles West to learn if an application would be filed for an eight hundred thousand dollar project.
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Washington
North Carolina
General Assembly
Raleigh
Charles M. Johnson
Walter Siler
Chatham
Frank L. Dunlap
Robert L. Doughton
Laurel Springs
Horatio B. Hackett
PWA
Charles West
Change In Census Time Is Suggested
New York April 19. Dr Roland P Falkner of the information division of the national industrial conference board suggested taking the 1940 census now rather than on schedule. He spoke personally not as a board spokesman. The board reported unemployment at 8 914 000 while Senator Vandenberg estimated about 2 975 000 without work.
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New York
Roland P. Falkner
National Industrial Conference Board
Senator Vandenberg
R-Mich
Michigan
Sunday Schools Hold Convention Opens in Charlotte
Delegates arrive for a three day Sunday school convention in Charlotte. Sessions begin at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. P EB Lindley of Big Point college presiding. Dr. Howard E Rondthaler of Salem College will speak tonight.
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Charlotte
Second Presbyterian Church
P. EB. Lindley
Bigs Point College
E State Sunday School Association
Howard E. Rondthaler
Salem College
Waterbury Bank Forecloses Golf Clubhouse and Hole
A Waterbury bank has acquired by foreclosure a clubhouse and one hole of a local golf course. The surface reference suggests the bank may develop a course similar to one a club friend could shoot in 72.
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Waterbury, Conn
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