Flying High on Broadway Shows Harsh Production Realities
The piece notes that even hit shows face late doubts and sleepless nights as producers, authors, and actors tighten the production. It cites George White's Flying High at the National Theatre in Greensboro, detailing a long development from casting to rehearsals and last minute material changes.
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Broadway
George White
National Theater
Greensboro
White
California
George Whity
Bobby Connolly
Bible question series to discuss Who Does God Love
The First Methodist Protestant church hosts a Wednesday Fellowship Supper at 6 pm with supper at 6 45 and service at 7 20 led by Rev R S Farmer. Last week the minister was greeted by 150 to 200 people in a reception by the Women's Auxiliary. Tomorrow night Auxiliary circle No 6 led by Mrs P S Kennett will supervise tables.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
R. S. Farmer
S. 8. Coe
Farmer
P. S. Kennett
Church Choir Rehearsal and Workers Council Session
At eight o'clock the choir will rehearse and the Workers council of the church school will be in business session. Reports will be heard from the officers and heads of departments.
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Workers Council of the Church School
Burrus Urges Health Examinations At Civitan Talk
Dr. John T. Burrus spoke at the Elwood hotel to the Civitan club urging health examinations for middle aged men. He stressed conserving good health and its social and economic value. Dr. Sumner and Jack Brady led today’s program. Horace S. Haworth won the attendance prize donated by Jack Brady.
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Civitan Club
Elwood
John T. Burrus
Burrus
E. A. Sumner
Jack Brady
Horace S. Haworth
Local Librarian Wins Gaylord Book Truck Prize
Miss Willie Welch, a local librarian, returned from the Southeastern Library Association conference in Tampa with a Gaylord book truck donated by Gaylord Brothers. The truck prize was won after a draw by North Carolina delegates, with Joseph Ruziska of Greensboro initially holding the winning number. About 200 delegates from eleven states attended and several American Library Association speakers addressed the sessions.
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Willie Welch
Tampa
Fla
Southeastern Library Association
Gaylord
Gaylord Brothers Supplies Company
Joseph Ruziska
Greensboro
North Carolina
Miss Welch
American Library Association
Bazaar Plans Completed by Central Friends Auxiliary
Central Friends auxiliary met in the annex Monday at 3 30 PM with unusually full attendance. Plans for the bazaar set for Tuesday December 9 1930 were completed. Tables will feature plain and fancy work and food items including cakes salads canned fruits jellies and other home additions. The Margaret Fell circle will offer candy and decorated hat stands. Plate lunch and salad plate will be served.
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Central Friends Auxiliary
Annex
Margaret Fell
Will of M Auguste Pas quier Probated in Paris
The will of M Auguste Pas quier, engraved on a dining chair leg, has been probated in Paris, confirming the testamentary disposition of the deceased.
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M. Auguste Pasquier
Paris
Jefferson Standard and Pilot Life Plan Side by Side
A joint statement from Pilot Life president A W McAlister and Jefferson Standard president Julian Price outlines a strategy for the two life insurers to operate as complementary partners. Jefferson Standard holds a majority in Pilot Life and aims to keep Pilot Life independent at its current location.
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A. W.mcalister
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Julian Price
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Pilot Life
Jefferson Standard
North Carolina
Jefferson Standard and Pilot Life Insurance Leaders Compared
Jefferson Standard built a 17 story home office and grew to 45 branches with 1,085 agents and 230 home office staff. By end of 1929 Jefferson Standard ranked 33rd and Pilot Life 79th in U S life insurance company sizes. Jefferson Standard had 365.7 million in force across 27 states and Puerto Rico. Pilot Life 103.6 million in 12 southern states and DC. The firms total policyholders include 18 521 for ordinary health and accident coverage. Since founding, Jefferson Standard paid 40 891 995 to claimants while Pilot Life paid 1 058 934.
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Pilot Life
Jefferson Standard
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Pilot
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Southern Life Insurance
Greensboro
South
McAlister Group
Southern Life and Trust Company
Sedgefield
Jefferson
Greens
Boro
Legal Reserve Life Insurance Organization
United States
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
Hoover urges cautious tax cuts and balanced program
President Hoover calls for employment through a selective tax cut, rigid economy, and federal aid with conditions. He backs the London naval treaty, outlines future legislation on Muscle Shoals traffic, border smuggling, and national law enforcement, and seeks cooperation with Congress for timely action.
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Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Senate
Congress
Washington
International Tribunal
Borah
Idaho
Brown In Court Not W C Brown Of Shoe Shop
The W C Brown tried in municipal court yesterday was not the W C Brown who operates the Brown Shoe shop on North Wrenn Street.
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W. C. Brown
Brown Shoe Shop
North
Wrenn Street
Hat Linings Restore Confidence in Stand-by Hats
Replacing worn or soiled hat linings with pristine new ones revives the self-respect of standby hats, giving them a fresh look and renewed confidence.
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Robert Woolsey
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Virginia
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Mace
AME
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