Final Rites Held for Artist Holt Johnston
Funeral services for Artist Holt Johnston age 84 of 611 Sunset Drive were held at the Rome Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. The rites were conducted by Dr. C C Williamson pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Long's Morris family plot. Gowers carried by friends. A trio Dan W Smith Mrs J Allred and Eloise Rank sang Jesus Lover Of My Soul and Peace Perfect Peace. A large crowd attended.
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Harvey
Furniture Prices Going Up According Seidman Report
The 1938 July furniture markets show a price upturn and stronger orders, with a 40 percent dollar increase from January, though comparisons to 1937 show mixed performance. Respondents anticipate a mid year revival and a bright fall outlook driven by higher production and residential construction.
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Latest Farm Market Report Fruits and Vegetables
New York Boston and Baltimore markets reported varied fruit and vegetable prices. Listings include onions cucumbers potatoes and peanuts with ranges for quality grades and regional notes on supply and demand. High points cover Jersey celery onions and Cuban Queens with per pound averages and regional basket prices.
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R. T. Shaffer Held on Liquor Law Charge
Sheriff W. L. Wheeless reported the last sighting of R. T. Shaffer with seven pints of tax paid whisky and Shaffer was arrested on a liquor law charge.
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R. T. Shaffer
W. L. Wheeless
Shuns Mention of Pref Ernest in Senate Race
The article reports on political remarks arguing against federal funding for public education and urging states to run education, noting regional disparities in the South Georgia and other states. The speaker defends speaking out as national and state interests, praising progress in the South over six years and aiming to accelerate it. The piece ends with a line about astronomers estimating multiple solar systems like ours.
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Washington
United States
South
Georgia
Lower South
Shaffer 86 Faces Prohibition Law Charge in Jamestown
Shaffer, 86, of Jamestown, is charged with violating the prohibition law. He was recently acquitted in Guilford superior court in a case involving the transportation of a large quantity of whisky in a tuck captured pear Julian.
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Jamestown
Guilford Superior Court
Julian
Stage Set for Shakespeare Play at City Lake
Arrangements completed for Midsummer Night's Isonan by Jenior Shakespearian actors to be staged outdoors at the City Lake Amphitheater tomorrow at dusk. The Dreamers' club thanks the City Recreational department for use of the venue and tickets are available through cast members. Cast list includes Duke of Athens Joanne Sechrest Page Peggy Davis Hermia Teeney Ryland Hermia's Boy Allee.
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William Shakespeare
City Lake
Duke of Athens
Joanne Sechrest
Page
Peggy Davis
Hermia
Nancy Sechrest
Teeney Ryland
Allee
Mail routes go motorized as horse use ends
Motorclubs report all rural free delivery routes in the region are now 100 percent motorized. About 1,387,427 carriers report using cars or other motor vehicles, with routes ranging 35 to 66 miles and averaging 41.8 miles. The shift has lengthened routes by about half over ten years. Carriers in the Carolinas and nationwide aid road conditions and emergencies, aided by the Carolina Motor Club and AAA.
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Carolinas
Carolina Motor Club
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Senate bills affect local projects and port aims
The state Senate and House debated bills to validate Pasquotank county and Elisabeth City bonds for a coast guard air base site, authorize North Wilkesboro street closure for a public building, and create a Tar River Port commission to build docks and terminals in Pitt County. The measure seeks federal funds for river deepening.
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Tar River
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
Widespread backache relief ideas suggest natural diet and kidney or bladder issues as common causes. The text claims excess acidity in the blood from kidney disorders leads to pain and urges a described remedy.
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Neesin Bastees
Geen - Ene Bay
Timing plays pivotal role in North Carolina House
In Raleigh on August 11 the North Carolina House demonstrated timing effects as Gray and Hobbs rose for five local bills while Major Cherry ruled the floor. C W Spruill warned returning members that Libby Ward Victor Bryant and Bill Fenner seek 1939 speakership. Laws from the extra session won t be printed until 1939 regular session.
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Jim Farley
North Carolina
Gray
Gates
Hobbs
New Hanover
Speaker
Cherry
House
Libby Ward
Victor Bryant
Bill Fenner
Ward
Bryant
Fenner
Clarence Stone
Rockingham
Cumberland County lawmakers push cross county education changes
Senator Ewing introduces a bill to apply a law to Cumberland County similar to Cleveland County and affect Cross Creek School District. The Senate adopts and sends to the House a joint resolution calling a special legislative session to address PWA matters amid a banner of good feeling. Representatives again block Representative Gray from introducing five county bills for the fourth time.
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Ewing
Cumberland
Cleveland County
Cross Creek
House
Gray
Gates
Bryant Amendment Claimed Not To Affect Hydro Project
The Bryant amendment to the revenue bond act, pending before the legislature, would require certificates of convenience and necessity for municipal projects. City officials say the measure will not affect High Point’s proposed hydro project, though the latest amendment could leave High Point to obtain state approvals.
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Bryant
Igh Point
High Point
Assembly
Keox
Carroll Charged With Extortion
A reported extortion case involves Carroll and Dwyer with letters said to threaten, later claimed as scare tactics. Carroll testifies he held a long standing grudge since 1936 over Dwyer’s alleged money request from a South manufacturer.
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Carroll Dwyer
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Barbara
Watchdog of the Treasury invoked in party lines
A reported dispute centers on a Speaker mentioning a visiting envoy from Pennsylvania as a clone of the House. The exchange urged upholding Democratic control when the envoy returns home, signaling internal party tensions and procedural rhetoric.
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Pennsylvania
House
Tom Brown Seeks House Seat Despite Local Opposition
Tom Brown a veteran sergeant at arms campaigns to win a seat in the House though his county records show resistance to his bid. The bid reflects ongoing local political shifts and Brown’s effort to maintain influence in state affairs.
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