Highest Levels In Six Years Reach During Week
The Associated Press index of industrial activity rose to 95.3 the highest in six years, with retail trade expanding nationwide. Steel output climbed to 71.5 percent capacity, power usage reached 2.09 billion kilowatt hours, and freight car loadings hit 731,062. Analysts cited drought, citrus shifts, and model changes as factors shaping the week’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earry
Amera Iron & Steel Institute
Cram
U.S, Steel
Bethlehem
Jones & Laughlin
Republic
Ludlum
Inland
Midland
U. S. Steel
Consolidated Edison
National Lead
Spain
France
Federal Reserve
Richmond
Atlanta
Birmingham
Equipment proposals sought for Laurens district 7 PWA project
Laurens School District No. 7 invites sealed bids by 11 a m August 17 1936 at the old Watts Mill School Building Laurens for desks tables chairs filing cabinets auditorium seats window shades stoves typewriters pianos and other equipment Specifications available from J E Sirrine & Co Engineers Greenville S C with a five dollar deposit refundable if returned in good condition within 30 days after bid opening Bids must be accompanied by cash proposal bond or certified check equal to five percent of bid amount to cover contract obligation The award will go to the lowest responsible bidder after review by the South Carolina State Director PWA The district reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and waive technicalities Signed Laurens School District No 7 by W H Kiser Acting Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
S. C
Watts Mill
J. E. Sirrine & Company, Engineers
Greenville, &. C
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
South Carolina
Laurens School District No. 7
Laurens, 8. C
W. H. Kiser
Doctor first for skin woes says Alicia Hart column
Alicia Hart notes readers should consult a family doctor for discoloration and skin blemishes. She urges medical advice to address possible internal disorders, diet, sleep, air, and exercise as foundations of beauty and suggests referrals to specialists if needed. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Crouch of West Palm Beach visit Mrs. H. B. Johnson at 1611 North Main Street.
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Mrs
A. B. Crouch
West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. Crouch
H. B. Johnson
1611 North Main Street
Dear Lonlely Joe And Miss Mansfield Advice Column
A reader seeks guidance on handling a rude suitor and maintaining friendships. The adviser condemns the rude behavior, recommends preserving other friendships, and encourages courteous conduct. The second letter asks about appropriate gifts for a boyfriend, noting wearing apparel gifts are less suitable and mothers input is valued.
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Miss Mansfield
Hunting and Fishing Licenses For Season Placed On Sale Here
Murrow Benbow county game warden has placed the new combination hunting and fishing licenses on sale at High Point Hardware. The metal licenses cost 8.10 dollars and are numbered to be worn by holders while hunting or fishing. Individual licenses are expected to arrive soon.
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Murrow Benbow
High Point Hardware Company
Hope Held For Boy's Recovery
At a Gastonia hospital attendants report Jimmy Shaw of Dallas is holding his own after he was dragged by a freight train and lost both legs while swinging a ride. Observers said several cars passed over him as he fell on the tracks and was dragged.
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Gastonia
Jimmy Shaw
Dallas
Susie J Barker Reid Laid To Rest In Detroit
Mrs Susie J Barker Reid died in Detroit Michigan and was buried in Greenhill cemetery after funeral services at St Stephen AM EB Zion church. Rev J F Dunn and Rev H R Walden officiated with Walden delivering the main eulogy. Other ministers included Rev R W Winchester Rev D B Sauber Rev F R Mason Rev O Faduma and Rev H B Smith. First Baptist Church delegation to North Carolina State Baptist Conclave will attend in Raleigh August 3 7. Five thousand delegates expected from 250000 Negro Baptists in the state. Rev F R Mason will speak on The Ministers Obligation To Education.
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Susie J. Barker Reid
Detroit
Mich
Greenhill Cemetery
St. Stephen A. M. EB. Zion Church
J. F. Dunn
H. R. Walden
R. W. Winchester
D. 8. Sauber
F. R. Mason
O. Faduma
H. B. Smith
Marion Maston
Lula Kirkpatrick
Fannie B. Mason
C. B. Hairston
W. H. Saunders
First Baptist Church
Raleigh
Birthday Party Delights Miss Katherine Richards at Home
Miss Katherine Richards enjoyed a surprise birthday party at 1306 Kivett Drive hosted by Mrs Ida Richards and McRees Mack. After a whist game, guests shared a tasty repast. attendees included Miss Beasie Colson, Miss Juanita Steed, Miss Daisy Lee Bennett, Miss Glendora Birch, Miss Blanche Fuller, Miss Ella B. Fuller, German Reese, Millard Armstrong, Belvin Mock and Charlie Tyson.
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Katherine Richards
Kivett Drive
Ida Richards
McRees Mack
Beasie Colson
Juanita Steed
Daisy Lee Bennett
Glendora Birch
Blanche Fuller
Ella B. Fuller
German Reese
Millard Armstrong
Belvin Mock
Charlie Tyson
Mrs Zephyrie Crawford Hunter Seeks Care After Illness
Mrs Zephyrie Crawford Hunter of 1104 Hoover Street was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital Saturday after several days of illness. Mrs Ethel P Wilson of 1405 Kivett Drive has been ill at home for several days.
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Zephyrie Crawford Hunter
Hoover Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Ethel P. Wilson
Kivett Drive
Building Boom Continues Across Several Streets
The spring building boom leads to ten houses under construction on the Leonard street and Beaman alley blocks, two on Hoover street, and one on Underhill avenue near West street as daily hammering and saws echo through the Leonard, Hoover, and Underhill areas.
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Leonard Street
Hoover Street
Underhill Avenue
Beaman Alley
Weat Street
Mrs Hattie McDaniel Visits Burlington Pastor
Mrs Hattie McDaniel of 1313 Furlough Street returned from Burlington where she visited Rev. J. J. Harvey pastor of Oa Grove Christian church. She attended the Sunday school convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie McDaniel
Furlough Street
Burlington
J. J. Harvey
Oa Grove Christian Church
Fashion program at Mt Vernon Baptist church Thursday
The Willing Workers club of Mt Vernon Baptist church presents a fashion program at the church Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Admission is free but an offering will be taken.
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Willing Workers Club of
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Mrs Burford and sister visit friends in New York City
Personal note: Mrs 8 EB Burford of 1116 Kivett drive and her sister Miss Mary Parker of 1112 Kivett drive are visiting friends in New York City.
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EB. Burford
Kivett Drive
Mary Parker
New York City
Charlie Chan at the Circus and Milky Way at Rialto
Weekly guide lists Charlie Chan at the Circus and Milky Way as family fare with fantasy and humor, plus Petticoat Fever and Yellow Dust for varied audiences. Front Page Woman runs at Carolina with brisk newsroom tempo. Gallant Deponent adds Western backdrop.
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Charlie Chan
Fox
Broadhurst
Harry Lachman
Warner Oland
Keye Luke
George
Olive Brasno
Francis Ford
Lee
Tim
Tiny
Milky Way
Paramount
Rialto
Leo McCarey
Harold Lloyd
Adolphe Menjou
Veree Teasdale
Helen
William Gargan
Dorothy Witt
Prankie
Johnnie
Republic
Morgan Florence Walter Kingsford
William Harrigan
Rover
Miss Morgan
RKO Radio
Roope
Wallace Fox
Richard Dix
Lain Yam
Jesie Rai
Andy Clyde
Warner Bros
Carolina
Michael Curtin
George Brent
Bette Davis
Roscoe Karns
J. Parrel MacDonald
Saturday Evening Post
Wesley Eee Aoe Marshall
Ayms
Philip Reed
Catharine Doucet
Mrs Ruth W Davis Claim Death At Randolph County
Funeral services for Mrs Ruth Wheeler Davis 85 died yesterday at her New Market township home Randolph County will be held this afternoon at Marlboro Friends church at 3 oclock She was born April 6 1951 daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Wheeler married Cyrus Davis in 1875 and had ten children E H Archdale N F A G Cora Davis Hemp hill Pierce Asheboro twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive the family
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Ruth Wheeler Davis
New Market Township
Randolph County
Marlboro Friends Church
Davis
Frank
Elizabeth Wheeler
Cyrus Davis
E. H
Archdale
N. F
A. G
Cora Davis
W. C. Hemphill
Climax
T. T. Pierce
Asheboro
Virginian Named Head of Trainmen
J. C. Crump of Alexandria Virginia was elected chairman of the Southern Union of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers at Savannah Georgia. Alexandria was named as the 1937 convention site with JL V Johnson of Columbia South Carolina elected vice chairman.
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Savannah
J. C. Crump
Alexandria
Southern Union
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
JL. V. Johnson
Columbia
8. C
Daisy family reliance on bees for fertilization noted
The daisy family, comprising over 11,000 species, depends almost entirely on bees for fertilization.
Droughts Lift Corn Prices Amid 1937 Farm Price Surge
Rapidly rising prices for corn and other farm goods push the market to six year highs. H C Er of Ohio State cites drought damage while Kansas State and Chicago experts forecast continued gains through mid year. consumers may feel relief only as wholesale rates ease into groceries.
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Chicago
West
H. C. Er
Ohio State City Agricultural Extenson
Ohio
Kansas State College Service
Chicago Authority
Paramount Theatre Installs New High Fidelity Sound System
Paramount Theatre completed the installation of a high fidelity sound system by RCA, described as the finest in the country for theatres. Officials say the setup faithfully reproduces sound and marks a local first with this advanced equipment improving recent recordings.
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Paramount
RCA
Ped
Hinton Couple Plans Move to Miami Florida
Mr and Mrs W Hinton longtime residents relocate to Miami Florida. Mr Hinton has served as lead designer for Point Glass Decoratives for the past ten years.
Young People Postpone Tonight Meeting Planned Picnic
The Young People’s group of the South Main Street Church will not meet tonight. They will gather tomorrow at 6 30 PM at the church then proceed to the City for a short business session and supper. Each member brings a plain picnic lunch.
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Young People's
TOM the Young People’s 4
South Main Street
Milk Bottle Shortage Sparks Major Breakage Costs
The report notes widespread milk bottle losses and breakage totaling over $62,000, highlighting a significant supply disruption and financial impact on producers.
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NEA
Max Bones
Optometrist
Sooth Main Street
NEW Paris
Paris
Barton
A. A
Marjorie
Mansfield
Lonlely Joe
Stiss Marjorie Mansfield
Colored News
Motion Picture Guide
The
Daughters of the Americas Revolution
National Society of New England Women
Generals Federation of Women’s Clubs
California Congress of Parenta and Teachers
National Council of Jewish Women
Woman's University Club of Los Angeles
United Church Brotherhood
Herbert Marshall
Lyle Talbot
Mary Astor
David Selman
Charles Starrett
Joan Perry
Marty Woods
Jack Clifford
Ruth W. Davis
Paramo
Mayview Manor
Blowing Rock, N. C
Jack G. Craft
Grandfather Mountain
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