Willis Booth Speaks at Civitan Luncheon in Greensboro
Willis Booth of Greensboro Guilford county auditor spoke at the Civitan club luncheon held at the Elwood hotel. He outlined the county farm plan to cut food costs for institutions by producing on a 700 acre tract, noting prison labor support and a current annual food bill around 45000 dollars. He also reviewed county finances, stressing tax rate cuts and a stable debt history. Norwood Bowne announced need for committees to oversee nine club projects for the year.
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Willis Booth
Greensboro
Guilford County
Civitan Club
Elwood
Booth
Norwood Bowne
Services For Child Who Lost Race With Death
Funeral services for J. Clifford White three year old son of Mr and Mrs J Clifford White were held at the home at 3 pm with ministers Rev D Lambe Dr A B Conrad and Rev W M Swaim officiating. A large gathering from across the state attended and many floral tributes marked the family’s esteem. Pallbearers were Henry V Koonts Taylor M Simpson and W …
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J. Clifford White
Baltimore
D. Lambe
First Baptist Church
Whiteville
N. C
A. B. Conrad
W. M. Swaim
Winston-Salem
Construction Gains 25 Percent Over 1933 Levels
The record shows industrial and engineering contracts totaling 174 million dollars in the first eleven months of 1934 with a November total of 25.9 million. Flood control work has reached 40.6 million through December 1, led by Mississippi projects and a major Lake Okeechobee flood curb project at 9 million. Dwelling construction also rises according to the report.
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Mississippi River
Lake Okeechobee
Florida
Southern Chair Co. Sued for Temporary Receiver Claim
Owen Reese administrator of the estate of S. L. Davis Sr files suit in municipal court against Southern Chair Co seeking appointment of a temporary receiver. The action states back salary totaling 12 673.04 is owed to the estate and long overdue.
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Owen Reese
8. L. Davis, Sr
Southern Chair Company
8S. L. Davis, Sr
Butter prices and sales in Chicago market report
Chicago market notes butter prices largely unchanged with unsettled bids. Butter sales include 94 tubs extras at 28 percent and 433 tubs at 29 percent for extras firsts. Begs totals 2,260 with steady pricing for various grades. Fresh graded firsts 26 percent and current receipts 24 to 25 percent. No go sales recorded.
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Chicago
J Wright and Chauncey Hills Interred at Oakwood Cemetery
Interment held for J Wright and Chauncey Hills with burial in Oakwood cemetery following services conducted by family and local clergy. mourners note their contributions to the community and memories shared at the graveside.
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J. Wright
Chauncey Hills
Oakwood Cemetery
Borah Challenged to Take Republican Chairmanship
A speaker calls on Senator Borah to propose a platform for an ideal Republican party and emphasizes policy over leaders. He says parties must align with Roosevelt's 74th Congress program before opposing it, warning against forming an opposition without clear aims.
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Borah
Reed
Senator Borah
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Quiet Opening for New Orleans Cotton Markets
New Orleans opening saw small gains as Liverpool and March, May and October contracts traded up briefly. Renewed long liquidation near the forthcoming crop report pulled prices back, with March at 12.45 and May at 12.46, little changed from yesterday.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Bureau
Federal Approval Is Given N C Parks
Raleigh Dec 4 State Forester J B Holmes was advised the National Forest Reservation Commission approved purchase of 87103 acres in six North Carolina units Croatan in the east and Uwharrie in the Piedmont are included government seeks 6460 acres in Cherokee 7924 in Nantahala 1877 in Pisgah and 16655 in Unaka forests.
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Raleigh
Holmes
National Forest Reservation Commission
North Carolina
Croatan
Uwharrie
Piedmont
Cherokee National Forest
Nantahala Forest
Pisgah Forest
Unaka Forest
Denton bank robbery confession implicates High Point police
Lester Green states four men including Joe Horn and others were not guilty of the Denton bank theft and that a former High Point officer led the crime. He describes the robbery route from High Point to Denton, the money taken, and the escape, while absolving present city police of involvement. He seeks justice and asks for investigation and release of four imprisoned men.
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J. A. Myatt
Myatt
Green
High Point
Raleigh
Davidson Superior Court
Denton Bank
Joe Horn
Victor Fowler
Lylvan Palmer
Walter Bridgeman
Denton
City of
Thomasville
Asheboro
Wwe
Parley
Greensboro
Carolina Motor Club
Martinsville
Homer Philpot
S Hospital
Roanoke
Act Itell
California
Philpot
Newman
Virginia
Nashville
Reno
B. G. Green
High Point Enterprise
Lester Oreen
A. Bowen Dorsey
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Civitan
South
Southern Chair Co
N. C. Parks
Tena Egg Sgetallen
Adams Millis Mills
Wrenn Street
Paramount Theater
Commerce Street
Wrenn
Beagrove
Seagrove
Den
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Lou Wik
Ambassador Apts
Richardson St
Smith Deal Realty and Insurance Company
N. Main St
W. L. Kivett
Kivett Drive
Delano Theater
Bath
Archdale
L. Marsh
Gantt
N. Main 8&1
Main Street
Guy D. Grimes
Union Mattress
Goodyear
Hiatt Tire Co
Carolina Auto Supplyompany
N. Matin
South Main
Fox Terriers
S. Hamilton
John Welborn
Kerneraville
G. T. Burge
Route 3
West End
Wm. Knabe
Dayton St
Hamilton
Household Appliance Co
N. Main
E. Russell
D. T. Andrews
Montheu Ave
Ruby, Weaver's
Winston Road
X. X
City Shoe Shop
West Commerce St
Sunset Drive
Lost
O. B. Hilliard
Dusty Blue Hound
Davidson County
R. M. Abernathy
Elkin
Carl Ellerbe
KE. Russell
Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Morgan's
E. Washington
John Peddicord
Reginald Marshall
Golden Voice
Gladys Frazier
Rhythm Boys
United Warehouse
Corner High
Tomlinson &T
Rawleigh
J. B. Kelley
Lexington Ave
Guy D
Grimes
La-4
Carolina Auto Supply Company
Large Corporation
J. Trissell
Care O'Henry Hotel
Beauty
XMAS
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
J. W. McGuinn Realty Co
W. Washington St
Wood & Coal
West End Coal and Wood Co
J. R. Boone
C. L. Michael
Speedway
Laughlin Chevrolet Co
Gurney Snider
College St
Central Ice Delivery CO
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