License plates production begins at state prison plant
The first of 1,250,000 1930 license tags is stamped at the new state prison plant in Raleigh. The plant will run two 10 hour shifts to meet early shipping goals, aiming to begin distribution by August 15 and have plates ready for sale well before December 1. Red and white plates feature white numerals on a red background.
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J. C. Baskervill
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh
State Prison
Sprague Silver
State Department of Revenue
Silver
North Carolina to Produce Duplicate License Plates In State Prison Plant
The state will issue duplicate license tags for front and rear use at no extra charge. A new in state plant, installed for 28,600 dollars, will produce about 1,250,000 tags this year at an estimated 3 to 4 cents per tag, with embossing and enamel processes and direct or mail delivery to vehicle owners.
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North Carolina
Motor Club
Carolina Motor Club
General Assembly
Manilla
Silver
Airport plans draw focus of local chamber
The High Point chamber of commerce reports steady progress on establishing a municipal airport. F J Sizemore seeks detailed specifications from the U S Department of Commerce and H A Robertson Co for field size turfing buildings and lighting. A committee led by J P Rawley searches for a suitable site to serve future air transit needs.
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F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
United States Department of Commerce
H. A. Robertson Company
Pittsburgh
Sizemore
High Point
J. P. Rawley
Austin F. Clark
C. L. Amos
Leather polish from egg white for dingy upholstery
A simple home remedy uses beaten egg white to polish worn leather. Apply to the surface with a cloth and rub vigorously for a glossy refreshed look.
Diet Follows Subconscious Guide From Human Needs
Science links diet to a subconscious signal of bodily requirements, suggesting cravings reflect underlying needs of the body's systems. The idea frames eating as a response to internal cues rather than pure choice, affecting nutrition research and behavior studies.
Lux Toilet Soap Promoted by Hollywood Stars
A film star promoter claims studio skin requires Lux Toilet Soap to keep actresses like Lois Moran Fay Wray and Irene Rich flawless under bright lights. The ad notes studios use Lux in dressing rooms and urges readers to buy several cakes today.
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Lois Moran
Fox
Hollywood
Lux
Fay Wray
Irene Rich
W. E. Thomas
Barger Bound Over On Manslaughter Charge
Marvin Barger 20 of Silver Hill township Davidson county bound over for superior court on manslaughter charge. He was rearraigned in Reidsville after a preliminary hearing regarding the death of Mrs Florence Robertson struck by his truck on the highway between Reidsville and Yanceyville. Barger, employed by a lumber firm at Yanceyville, said the accident was unavoidable.
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Lexington
Marvin Barger
J. R. Barger
Silver Hill Township
Davidson County
Reidsville
Superior Court
Barger
Florence Robertson
Rockingham County
Yanceyville
North Carolina Homecoming Committees Named in 100 Counties
Raleigh Aug 6 Local committees were appointed in each of the 100 counties to organize local homecoming celebrations ahead of the state event in Raleigh during state fair week October 15 to 19. The goal is to attract former residents back to their communities and the fair to showcase progress. Authorities urge chairmen to form subcommittees and begin planning with county officials and legislators among the local appointees.
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Department of Conservation and Development
Edi
Guilford County Sets Alumni Homecomings Schedule
On Henry Ford’s 66th Birthday local headlines note county home coming plans. Guilford County home-coming committee members include Charles M. Ketchum as chairman and J. L. Hoffman among others. colleges are urged to arrange alumni gatherings during fair week, with a football game on the Saturday before the fair.
Tourists to Canada Forecast Spend $300 Million This Season
A Canadian bank forecast projects American travelers will spend about 300 million dollars in Canada this season. The estimate reflects ongoing cross border tourism and consumer demand.
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Canada
Clara Bow Shines In Dangerous Curves Circus Drama
Clara Bow delivers a fine acting turn in Dangerous Curves a circus romance. Richard Arles and the supporting cast enhance the film but Bow’s performance carries the picture from start to finish. The story centers on Pat Delaney who sacrifices a chance at stardom to save the man she loves and his reputation.
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Clara Bow
Richard Arles
Pat Delaney
T. Cc. J
Notaries Public Commissioned in RALEIGH Aug 6
The announcement lists new notaries public commissioned: W. C. Barney Jr Wananish F Le Fry Greensboro L B Hollowell Gastonia Mrs Flora M Kriminger Charlotte Miss Lizzie Mae Page Wilmington Lee Rainey Lenoir and Wallace Wright Asheville.
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Ralesh
W. C. Barney, Jr
Wananish
F. le Fry
Greensboro
L. B. Hollowell
Gastonia
Flora M. Kriminiger
Charlotte
Lizzie Mae Page
Wilmington
Lee Rainey
Lenoir
Wallace Wright
Asheville
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Johnny
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Compson
Pathe
Tiffany
Ily
Eddie Quillan
Alberta Vaughn
Theodore Roberts
Alice
Clara
Vincent Lopez
Charley Chase
Carolina
Jack Soanes
Shelton-Amos
Broadhurst Theater
Department of Commerce
C. Hewitt
Ota
John Ford
Paramount
L. C. Furgurson
R. K. Stewart
J. B. Blair
Guilford County
Henry Ford
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Idison
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