Jewelers Pick Salisbury Man President of NC Jewelers
Norman Ingle of Salisbury was elected president of the North Carolina Jewelers Association at the annual convention held with Virginia jewelers. James M. Fox of Rocky Mount became secretary with A J Holmes of Lumberton A L Harrison of Hickory and Bill Godwin of Henderson named vice presidents. Virginia delegates backed the National Retail Jewelers association in opposing illegal and unethical practices and misleading advertising by many credit jewelers.
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Durham
Norman Ingle
Salisbury
North Carolina Jewelers Association
James M. Fox
Rocky Mount
A. J. Holmes
Lumberton
A. L. Harrison
Hickory
Bill Godwin
Henderson
Virginia Jewelers
Virginia
National Retail Jewelers Association
Spray Sought To Battle Mold In Tobacco
Raleigh April 21. Agricultural experts continued today to compose a spray to fight blue mold, the arch enemy of tobacco. The disease has spread across eastern and southeastern counties and now moves toward the middle belt. Warm weather may slow progress and spur speculation of lower yields and higher prices.
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Raleigh
Middle Belt
Seed Inspection To Be Stricter In Weeksville
Weeksville April 21 The department of agriculture will tighten inspection of seed feed and fertilizer during the current administration Commissioner W Kerr Scott told a goodwill meeting last night Scott said he fulfilled his pledge to revitalize the department and urged farmers to use the best seed quality The meeting was sponsored by service clubs the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce and Merchants association participants included farmers
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Weeksville
Department of Agriculture
W. Kerr Scott
Scott
Service Clubs
Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association
State Plumbing Board Fees Report to Governor
Raleigh April 21 The annual report of the state board of examiners of plumbing and heating contractors was delivered to Governor Hoey. The board showed fees amounting to 662.16 for the year 1936.
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Raleigh
State Board of Examiners of Plumbing and
Hoey
Paris is in hands of Parisians as nightlife thrives
Paris enjoys a brief respite with Parisians at the helm while fresh crowds of American and British visitors linger around famed spots. The city stays lively from Montparnasse to Pigalle with Can-Can shows, street cafes, and renowned restaurants drawing praise from locals and travelers alike.
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Paris
Ritz Bar
Bal Tabarin
Seine
A & Can
Hal Tabarin
France
Manhattan
Montmartre
Place Pigalle
Boulevard Montparnasse
Dome
Boeuf Sur le Tolt
Sheherazade
Maxim's
Baghdad
Josephine Baker
Foyot
Rumplemayer
Man Jailed For Aiding Convicts To Make Escape
Ned Hanford of Burlington, a former convict, was jailed after a magistrate's hearing on charges he aided seven convicts by planting firearms at the Caledonia prison farm. State witnesses said Hanford hid the weapons in a barn outside the camp, later used by the convicts who abducted two prison officials and a Raleigh youth during a car commandeering escape in Eastern Carolina.
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Raleigh
Caledonia
Ned Hanford
Burlington
Hanford
Oscar Pitts
State Penal System
Carona
Sacred Calabash navigational gourd described
The Sacred Calabash of the South Seas was crafted by trimming one end of a gourd and drilling four evenly spaced holes near the rim. Water-filled, it leaked from the holes when tipped, enabling the navigator to hold the device level while piloting.
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South Seas
Visitors Honored At Bridge By Mrs. E. L. Webb
Mrs. E L Webb entertained at her Salem street home to honor houseguests Mrs John Noble Mrs Philip Alther of Old Greenwich Conn and Mrs John Flahive of Brooklyn N Y Sixteen guests played five bridge tables with Mrs Julius Green winning high score and Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth second award Guests received guest towels Two courses were served Readings and school event notes from the prior week highlight a student program and a Baptist Ladies Aid meeting with program on Island of the Indian Ocean
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Thomasville
E. L. Webb
Salem Street
John Noble
Philip Alther
Old Greenwich
Harry Lee Lambeth
Mesdames Meade Hite
Julius Green
G. T. Alexander
R. H. Holliday
Carson Cox
Charles F. Lambeth
David Long, Jr
Frank Marr
Walter Newby
C. H. Newby
E. H. Mahone
R. M. Cooksey
John R. Myers
Fred Gray
J. F. Garner
Alliene Hoover
Lois Johnson
J. A. Palmer
Frank Rose
C. L. Harris
Ladies Aid Society
The
First Baptist Society
Archibald Johnson
Charles Lambeth
Romulus Skaggs
Miss Johnson
Indian Ocean
Expression class program delights Colonial audience
Mrs. Douglas Crutchfield presented her expression class pupils in a delightful program Tuesday evening at the Colonial, enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience of patrons and friends.
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Douglas Crutchfield
the Colonial
Circles of Main Street M. E. Church Meet
Circle meetings held Monday afternoon at homes. Circle one gathered with Mrs Ira Johnson as hostess and Mrs Stuart Burt leading. Rev R S Howie presented the Bible study to the group.
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Main Street
M. E. Church
Circle One
Ira Johnson
Stuart Burton
R.S. Howie
Circle Meetings and Presbyterian Auxiliary Reports
Circle two and circle three held meetings with hostesses and Bible studies led by designated members. Circle four met in Kinneywood with Vernon Snider as hostess and Lillian Yow led the Bible study. Dainty refreshments followed each meeting. Presbyterian church auxiliary at the church heard a program on Using or Losing Our College Students led by Mrs. Dave Mac Jester assisted by two members. Delegates elected to attend the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian church meeting.
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Circle Two
Robert Williams
J. F. Metters
John R. Myers
J. N. Hauss
Circle Three
R. H. Holliday
Carl Moore
Lillian Yow
Circle Four
Vernon Snider
Kinneywood
W. L. Baker
O. C. Wall
L. B. Bird
Presbyterian Church Auxiliary
Dave Mac Jester
R. D. Bevan
C. H. Newby
Bird
J. O. Cook
W. G. Smith
Presbyterian Church At
North Wilkesboro
Wilson Wins renomination in Winston-Salem primary
In Winston-Salem on April 21 Mayor M T Wilson defeated rival Thomas Wilson by 3597 to 1500 in the Democratic primary advancing toward renomination.
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Winston-Salem
M. T. Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Car Crash Kills Jesse Leach in Greensboro
Greensboro reports Jesse Leach a Black man died in a car wreck near the city last night. Police said the collision occurred on a rural road just outside Greensboro. The investigation continues as authorities release few details pending further inquiry.
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Greensboro
Jesse Leach
Here
Liquor Board to be Named by Friday in North Carolina
Raleigh April 21 state liquor commission to be appointed by Friday Govern Hoey said as he continued hearings on recommendations for state posts. He added the highway commission also will be appointed by Friday as part of the pending appointments.
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Liquor Board
Raleigh
State Liquor Commission
Govern Hoey
Highway Commission
Hill Meets Umpires Before Piedmont League Opener
Durham April 21. President Dan W. Hill of the Piedmont league met with the staff of umpires here today as the league prepares to begin its first season Thursday.
R Moss Praised On State College Forum Op Ed
Raleigh April 21 R Moss of Albemarle won top honors at a public opinion forum on the nation's prospects for future peace held at North Carolina State College. The event showcased local insights on foreign policy and postwar recovery with Moss receiving the highest award for his contribution.
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Raleigh
New Fayetville Presbytery Moderator Named
LUMBERTON April 21 The Fayet ville Presbytery has a new moderator Rev J M Lemmon pastor of Ashpole Presbyterian church Rowland serves as the appointed leader in the region replacing prior moderator under church governance and duties support for the transition is noted by local officials and congregants.
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Lumberton
Fayettville
J. M. Lemmon
Ashpole Presbyterian Church
New Rowland
State school music contest underway in Greensboro
The 18th annual state high school music contest opened today in Greensboro at the University of North Carolina Woman's College. Students gathered for performances and awards as judges assessed talent across multiple categories.
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Greensboro
Woman's Lege
University of No Carolina
Giant Sequoia Tree Yields Large Timber Sale
A massive Sequoia tree yielded 3000 posts 650000 shingles and 100 cords of firewood. The top third and branches were not utilized in the sale leaving a substantial remaining portion unused.
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