Southern Lumber Men Cut Hours Across the South
Reports to Wilson Compton of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association indicate major southern operations are adopting a 55 hour week with a half day Saturday shutdown. The shift aims to replace the sixty hour standard and could affect 100000 to 150000 workers, following Kirby Lumber Company’s lead in Houston, Texas.
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Washington
South
Wilson Compton
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Pacific Northwest
Kirby Lumber Company
Houston
Tex
Southern lumber mills adopt shorter 65 hour week
An association manager notes about a dozen mills in Texas and Louisiana cutting hours to 65 weekly. He cites Peavy-Moore and Frost-Johnson of Shreveport as large southern firms already adopting the reduced schedule, with the industry expected to follow. He says the move is voluntary and unorganized.
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Texas
Louisiana
Peavy-Moore
Frost-Johnson
Shreveport
South
Realty transfers tally about 20000 in volume
Tuesday's realty transfers involved a total expenditure of about 20000. E J Carpenter and wife to W H Hendrix and Dr W P Knight let on Roanoke drive for 1000. J T Turner to Vera Turner Watts on Lexington avenue for 1000. W P Haynes and Gertrude May Haynes to A R Nisbet and Velma Lee Nisbet on Caldwell street for 500. G H Mitchell to Mrs L F Peeler on Ashe street for 1500. Florence B E Ledbetter to Mattie H Bogart on Morehead township for 1000. F G Brady to O A Spoon and wife on Rankin avenue for 10. Ernest Terrell and wife to S A Caveness on Fuller street for 500. Guilford county board to FE L Schoolfield on county farm for 480. Vernon Coble and wife to G W Coble and wife on Clay township for 8000. G W Coble and wife to G T Garner and wife on Clay township for 3000. A W Morris and wife to Louise C Wrenn on Commerce street for 1000.
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E. J. Carpenter
W. H. Hendrix
W. P. Knight
Roanoke Drive
J. T. Turner
Vera Turner Watts
Lexington Avenue
W. P. Haynes
Gertrude May Haynes
A. R. Nisbet
Velma Lee Nisbet
Caldwell Street
G. H. Mitchell
L. F. Peeler
Ashe Street
Florence BE. Ledbetter
Mattie H. Bogart
Morehead Township
F. G. Brady
O. A. Spoon
Rankin Avenue
Ernest Terrell
S. A. Caveness
Fuller Street
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
FE. L. Schoolfield
Vernon Coble
G. W. Coble
Clay Township
G. T. Garner
A. W. Morris
Louise C. Wrenn
Commerce Street
Best Fullback Nevers of Stanford Under Fire From Critics
Critics laud Nevers of Stanford as the best fullback in that section though opinions differ. Supporters point to his power and consistency, while rivals question the depth of the position on the team.
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Nevers
Stanford
Norfolk and Western seeks merger savings estimate at ICC hearing
Officials report a 2 million dollar annual saving from merging Norfolk and Western with the Virginian, presented at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. W. J. Jenks led the explanation while W. C. Bronson cross examined. details of operating re arrangements sparked lengthy scrutiny amid opposition from communities and Virginia officials. The discussion underscored how the merger would alter expenses on both lines.
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Washington
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. J. Jenks
Norfolk System
W. C. Bronson
Chesapeake Ad Ohio
Jenks
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Sanford and Rocky Mount in NC football clash ends 7 to 0
Sanford high school won the eastern North Carolina football championship at Riddick field defeating Rocky Mount 7 to 0. Stout scored on a seven yard sweep in the second quarter after a Rocky Mount fumble, while both teams fought a clean game with only one penalty recorded.
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Cole
Bill Ormond
Pattie Jordan
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Miss Jordan
Commission
Dixie
Greensboro
Jefferson Standard
Insurance
Stacey Wade
The
Highway Commission
Sanford High School
North Carolina
Rocky Mount
Lee
Gastonia
Chapel Hill
Sanford
Stout
Lee Boys
Riddick Field
West Raleigh
Nash
Edgecombe
Rocky Mount Boys
Weather praises Carolina climate for ideal growing season
The article extols Carolina as having an ideal climate similar to Florida with ample rainfall. It notes strawberries ripening naturally for local markets and early York and other vegetables ready for delivery in fresh condition. Precipitation is described as generally abundant in both states.
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Florida
York
Winter climate in Southern Florida aids outdoor recreation
The Piedmont and coastal districts benefit from a climate that extends outdoor activities through fall and winter. Southern Florida’s winter climate is a remarkable asset to the state and offers unique opportunities not easily matched elsewhere in the United States, though it lasts only part of the season when fewer people seek rest or recreation.
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Piedmont
Florida
United States
Wagger's Jewelry Store Offers Hold Deposit
A small deposit now will hold any purchase at Wagger's Jewelry Store, securing desired items for later pickup or payment. The offer encourages customers to reserve jewelry and other goods to avoid missing out.
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Wagger’s
Big Drop in North Carolina Tax Revenues in November
Raleigh announces November state tax collections totalled 549 034.13, a sharp fall from October’s 1 047 421.77. The decline centers on franchise taxes payable in October and November with most paid in October. Gasoline, vehicle, and electric taxes are not included.
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Raleigh
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Red Grangé Receives Over 100 Speaking Invitations
Since the opening of the fourb season Red Grangé has received over 100 invites to speak at athletic events. He has refused them all.
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Red” Grangé
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Cunningham Brick Company
Cunningham
Snow Lumber Co
E. R. Lyon
Seth Carolina
Coolidge
Carolina
Industrial Electric & Machine Co
Gloria
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Jesse L Lasky
Swanson
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