Gerald Johnsons New Novel Ties Thomasville To Industrial Rise
The Lexington Dispatch notes Gerald Johnsons Number Thirty Six centers on Rogersville Thomasville as it shifts from agriculture to industry. The novel blends small town journalism with labor strife linked to the Rogersville Manufacturing Company and local churches plus evangelists. Published by Minton Balch New York the book sells for two dollars.
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Gerald Johnson
Sam Hoover
Nenaem
Wvunovun
VR Zee
Baltimore
Rogersville
Thomasville
Davidson
Mr. Johnson
Davidson County
Lexington Dispatch
Pic
Charles
Thunderbolt Sims
Piedmont
Ward Angel
Minton, Balch and Company
New York
Mrs Lambeth Hosts Phi Beta Club Meeting in Thomasville
In Thomasville on Randolph Street Mrs Charles F Lambeth hosted the Phi Beta club gathering with president Mrs Ralph Wilson presiding The program led by Mrs Wilson featured Dr Frank Buchman and his teachings A luncheon followed with narcissi centerpiece Attendees included Mrs Robert Lambeth Mrs C J McCoy Mrs J A Morris and local members Reece Harville Carlton Newby Meade Hite Blanche Pendleton Cates Harry Lee Lambeth Ralph Wilson and Lois Johnson
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Thomasville
Phi Beta Club
Charles F. Lambeth
Randolph Street
Ralph Wilson
Wedding trip includes Virginia visit to Tudor family
The couple spent a wedding trip in Virginia visiting Mr. Tudor and Mrs. W. H. Tudor in Roanoke and are staying at the Baywood hotel. Miss Gladys Black of Greensboro will spend Sunday with her parents on Lexington Avenue. Ernest Phillips of East Bend had tonsil removal surgery Thursday at City Memorial hospital by Dr. R. G. Jennings.
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Virginia
Mr. Tudor
Mrs
W. H. Tudor
Roanoke
Baywood Hotel
Gladys Black
Woman’s College
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Arthur Black
Lexington Avenue
Ernest Phillips
East Bend
City Memorial Hospital
R. G. Jennings
Devil's Island Escaper Held
A report notes a Devil's Island escaper is in custody. The item then shifts to unrelated tips about cooking eggs and etiquette, ending with a misattributed Emerson quote about stories evoking tears and laughter.
Library holdings total a quarter of a million volumes
A Library of Congress collection holds about 275000 volumes. The note mentions that blackfish and porpoise oil were valued for lubricating delicate mechanisms.
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Library of Congress
Massive book distribution planned for Chicago World’s Fair
The Chicago World’s Fair will hand out over 750 million copies of a book to visitors. Officials describe the program as a major educational outreach and cultural showcase spanning the fairgrounds and nearby venues.
England Spends Heavily on Sweets Each Year
Estimates show England allocates about 200 million dollars annually to confectionery. Consumption reaches roughly 350 000 tons of candy each year.
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England
Ancient Iraqi dig uncovers 3700 B C ivory combs jars
An archaeological expedition in northern Iraq unearthed ivory combs and stone cosmetic jars dating to 3700 B C. The discovery highlights early craftwork and daily life in ancient Mesopotamia.
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Iraq
Damp-Proof Matches Made For Panama Canal Zone
A special damp-proof brand from Sweden is used in the Panama Canal zone for match deliveries. The note indicates the need for moisture resistance in tropical storage conditions.
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Panama Canal Zone
Sweden
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Manufac
Turing
Mrs. Lambeth
T’o Thomasville Phi Beta Club
R. M. Cooksey
Contract Club
Highland Avenue
Alliene Hoover
Walter Rapp
Cooksey
Robert Rapp
Earl Mahone
R. Hodgin
Tom Lambeth, Jr
Fred Gray
Percy Tudor
N. C
Public
Cranford Hardware Co
Randolph Sts
Elsmith
Smiths
Rose Marie
Omasville
Salem S&t
Eugene
TLING
Russell Funeral Home
Seeeepeaee
Trac
Salem Strelt
Edouard Herriot
France
America
Roosevelt
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Amato Desidero
Pierre DePres
Devil's Island
Desidero
San Francisco
U. S
W. W. Rapp
O. Ll Co
R. H. Wilson
Thom
Mendenhall Motor Company
Nat Walker
First National Bank
High Point
Elgin, Bulova and
Hamilton
J. D. Ross
Jhoweler
Shane
City Grocery
W. Main and
Thomasville, N. C
M. C. Thomas Business College
Salem ST. Thomasville
Salem St
Theatr
Carrol Lombard
Pat. O'Brien
Mae West
J. M. Black Lumber CO
N. DC
Holden
Salem Street
National Bank
First National Bank of
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J. W. Lambeth
Pres
R. L. Pope
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