Scouts Launch Toy Drive Across Several Groups
Scoutmasters in the High Point District plan a Saturday morning toy drive for the Empty Stocking Fund. Scouts from Troops 20 4 7 and Cub Pack 1 meet at 8:30 at the Presbyterian church for instructions before canvassing sections to collect repairable toys to aid needy families.
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First Presbyterian Church
Wesley Memorial Church
M. P
Presbyterian Church
M. P. Children’s
Boy Scouts
Globe Parlor Furniture Announces Wage Increase
Globe Parlor Furniture Company announced a ten percent average wage increase for its workforce effective immediately. The adjustment raises payrolls overall and reflects higher and lower raises across individual positions. The firm is a major upholstered furniture producer with plants near the South Main Street crossing east of High Point.
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Globe Parlor Furniture Company
South
High Point
Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad
Portable lights enable 24 hour terracing work in Yadkin county
In Raleigh on December 1 a terracing unit in Yadkin county inaugurates a portable lighting system to extend daylight hours. The setup allows round the clock operation if needed to meet farmers demands in the fight against soil erosion.
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Raleigh
Yadkin County
Counties report October automobile fatalities lead by Guilford
Guilford County recorded the highest October automobile fatalities with five deaths, while thirty five counties reported zero fatalities. The Raleigh area notes statewide trends in traffic deaths for the month.
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Raleigh
Guillford
Scouts Urge Callers to Claim Toys After Saturday
Scout Executive B. W. Hackney urges those not yet called on for toys to call the Boy Scout office at 2913 or the fire department at 4577. toys will be sent for immediately to eliminate returns.
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B. W. Hackney
Boy Scout Office
Fire Department
December Snow Shuts Streets Across High Point
High Point woke to sub freezing temperatures and a light to heavy snow fall the first real snow of the pre winter season. Ground became snow covered by 9 this morning as slick roads prompted police warnings to drive carefully amid ongoing cold. Snow and sleet affected North Carolina with a low of 15 degrees before warming to 41 by noon.
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High Point
Mercury
North Carolina
French Interest in War Debt Talks
Paris reports France officially expresses interest in reopening the war debt issue but says negotiations must wait for President Roosevelt to return to Washington. Foreign Minister Delbos raised the matter with William Bullitt, the U.S. ambassador, who said he was not authorized to discuss the problem.
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Paris
France
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Yvon Delbos
William C. Bullitt
Delbos
Bullitt
Dr G N Humphreys Speaks On The Gospel And Stewardship
A large crowd heard Dr G N Humphreys president of High Point college speak on The Gospel and Stewardship during the first Preaching Mission service at First Methodist Protestant church last night. Tonight Dr C C Williamson pastor of First Presbyterian church will preach on The Gospel and Evangelism. The public is invited to attend these nightly services held all week.
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G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
First Methodist Protestant
C. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Drivers Warned To Travel Cautiously On Slick Highways
Raleigh December 1 W Vance Baise chief highway engineer warned motorists to drive very cautiously on slick highways in show and sleet covered areas of North Carolina. Reports came in from Statesville and Greensboro of heavy snow and sleet with lighter amounts elsewhere in central North Carolina. The traveling public cannot be too careful under such conditions.
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Raleigh
W. Vance Baise
North Carolina
Opening Grain Prices Mixed in Chicago Early
Wheat futures slipped slightly, opening about percent off to one eighth up. December 1.20 1/8 to 3/8, May 1.17 1/8 to 18. Corn opened 3/8 lower to 8/8 higher, December 1.04 7/8 to 05, May around 1.00 1/4 to 1/2, with little initial movement.
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Chicago
Car Hits Man Near Lamberton. Driver Cleared
A car struck and killed C. C. Harmon, about 60, of Timmonsville D. C., on a highway near Lamberton. Officers said the accident was unavoidable and the driver R. B. Pemberton of Lamberton was blameless.
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Lamberton
C. C. Harmon
Timmonsville
D. C
R. B. Pemberton
Two Large Distilleries Raided Near Trinity
Federal agents and deputies uncovered two large distilleries near Hopewell Randolph county three miles from Trinity and within a quarter mile of each other. They seized 24 large barrels 65 gallons of liquor 3000 gallons of mash and assorted equipment. A federal warrant on Shube Morris was to be served at Asheboro. Morris held in jail after a disturbance call. Debut officers noted a visible fire under each plant and a steam outfit operated at the second.
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Branch
Hopewell
Randolph County
Yesteray
Frazier
Trinity
Shube Morris
Asheboro
Morris
J. R. Brandon
F. D. Lumpkin
W. L. Wheeless
C. L. Gray
Body Recovered in Yadkin River Drowning Case
The body of Allen Miller, one of three men who drowned last Thursday night in the Yadkin River, has been recovered.
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Albemarle
Allen Miller
Yadkin River
Eichelberger to Speak in Chapel Hill This Week
Clark M. Eichelberger director of the League of Nations Association will lecture in Chapel Hill on Wednesday and Thursday announcing his visit with details of the global organization and its aims.
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Chapel Hill
Clark M. Eichelberger
League of Nations Association
Elks Club Boosts Empty Stocking Fund Drive
High Point Lodge 1155 Benevolent Elks boosted the Empty Stocking Fund with a $50 starter, expanding the 1936 drive. The fund aims to aid social agencies, provide treats at a Christmas party, and supply baskets and hospital assistance to those in need before Christmas Eve. Donations should be made to Empty Stocking Fund Enterprise.
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High Point Lodge
Benevolent Elks
Rambling Reporter Legion Meeting Tonight in City Hall
Andrew Jackson Post No 87 The American Legion will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the council chamber City Hall all members are urged to attend.
Store Break-In Reported at Byerly’s Groceries
Police received a report this morning that Byerly's store on Beamon and Hoover streets was broken into last night and groceries stolen. Owner Jack Byerly found the rear door standing open and could not estimate the value of the loss.
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Byerly
Beamon
Hoover Streets
Jack Byerly
Cold Wave Sweeps East With Freezing Temperatures
A Canadian born cold wave moved from the Great Lakes into the eastern United States. New York City saw 5 30 A M temperatures near freezing with a high around 30 as Lowell Massachusetts hit eight above. Canal ice impeded eastern inland waterways and Erie Canal locks required a flame thrower to clear ice. A four alarm Philadelphia fire damaged the Edward W Bok school as frostbite affected fire crews. Zero temperatures were reported in parts of New Jersey.
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New York
Great Lakes
Lowell
Mass
Erie Barge Canal
Lake Erie
Hudson River
Albany
Lock 17
Philadelphia
Edward W. Bok
New Jersey
Award Honors Carolina Athletes At Chapel Hill
Varsity and fresh grams for fall sports awarded to University Carolina athletes at night. Awards recognize achievements across autumn teams with emphasis on standout performers and team strength.
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Chapel Hill
University Carolina
Fatal Shooting in Wake County Court Case Closes
Raleigh December 1 report details the death by own action in a case involving the fatal shooting of Lynn Wartog, a 34 year old Wake camp operator, during a quest. The incident concludes with a court action.
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Raleigh
L. M. Wartog
Lynn
Wake Camp
Quest
Ineligible teeth and utensils at a royal banquet
An odd description recalls old England where guests were too big to fit and meals were served with spoons as they dug out portions.
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Old England
Enrolling Veterans in CCC Begins January Enrollment
Veterans administration will consider adding veterans to the Civilian Conservation Corps on or after January 2 1937. Eligible veterans should submit complete applications to the Charlotte office promptly. The High Point Red Cross office offers assistance, led by Mrs Homer Coltrane.
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Veterans Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Veterans Administration Office
Charlotte
High Point Office
American Red Cross
Homer Coltrane
Secretary Ickes In Car Accident Near Fredericksburg
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes narrowly escaped serious injury when his car was forced off the road and overturned ten miles north of Fredericksburg. Administrative assistant E K Burlew also suffered a cut on the hand. Both men were taken to Richmond for treatment.
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Richmond
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Fredericksburg
Ickes
E. K. Burlew
Medical College of Virginia
Burlew
UNC intramural boxing tourney set to start in Chapel Hill
With 75 boys entered, the University of North Carolina intramural boxing tournament opens this afternoon and runs through Thursday night. Thermos bottles are not all packed the same, so milk may not stay cold for equal times.
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Chapel Hill
Nec
University of North Carolina
Rainbow Seen All Day in Clear Siberian Sky
A rainbow appears in a cloudless sky across Siberia as sunlight reflects off fine airborne snow particles. The phenomenon occurs in the coldest regions where sunlit snow causes a vivid arc.
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Siberia
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Philco
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Troxier
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Commerce
Globe Parlor Company
G. N. Humphreys
Randolph
Eichelberger
Elks Club
Phren
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Regume
L. O
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Madam Ardelle
Wain Street
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