Baptist Delegates From Here Attend North Carolina Convention
Three pastors and several laymen depart for Charlotte for the 11th annual Baptist State Convention opening tonight. High Point churches report a good year with additions, increased Sunday school enrollment, and solid financial support.
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High Point Baptists
Nort Carolina Convention
Charlotte
Ard Owith
Thomas Carrick
Mr. Carrick
First Baptist
A. E. Tate
F. M. Pickett
J. A. Smith
John Teague
J. 2. Farriss
Grayson
Claxon
Green Street
West End
Meechaniseville
Randolphs two new county officers sworn in Monday
Asheboro Dec 7 Superior court opening was postponed by a judge's family death. Frank M. Wright became clerk after bond, with Walter Gregson as chief assistant and Everett Watson as deputy. Wiley L Ward installed as commissioner replacing W J Scarboro. Also reports on Federated Woman's clubs gathering and local notable deaths Col W F Fouchee and Mrs Wassah Trogdon with brief funeral notes.
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Asheboro
Superior Court
Wiley L. Ward
Ward
Wiliam J. Scarboro
Federated Woman’s Clubs
Col
W. F. Fouchee
Randolph
Ramseur
Mgr Fouchee
Ton
Thomas Foushee
Randolph County
General Assembly
Park X Roads
Wassah Trogdon
Mt. Tabor
Troedon
Franklin Trogdon
White seals spotted off Moss Beach
Moss Beach residents report two snow white seals seen on the reefs during a calm sea spell. The creatures, described as exceptionally fluffy and polar bear white, surprised locals who recall no similar sighting in memory.
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Pomme de Terre
Moss Beach
Serbians Hailed for Bravery in War Effort
The Charlotte Observer notes Greece concessions and French support boost Serbian morale as they resist Axis pressure. The London Observer praises Serb endurance, saying allies will not abandon them and they may yet avoid disaster despite grim odds.
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Charlotte Observer
Greece
Bie
Aggians
Rumania
London Observer
Orman
Bolar
Need for Battleships Shapes Naval Policy
The article notes Britain destroying 60 to 75 German submarines and argues U S naval planners should rely on battleships. It cites the 1914 general board view that sea power rests on strong sea-keeping battleships, and that four such ships should be authorized.
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United States Navy
Percy Scott
General Navy Board
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Should Thanksgiving Move to Monday Says Asheville Gazette
The Asheville Gazette argues for moving Thanksgiving from Thursday to Monday. It notes students gain extra holidays, workers face longer weeks, and a Monday celebration would allow a longer weekend and real rest, likening it to Christmas and July 4 on Mondays and citing Labor Day as well.
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Asheville Gazette News
North Carolina Conference wraps up with lay leader dispute
The 79th annual North Carolina Methodist conference closed in Wilmington after debates over a lay leader report accusing laymen of Wall Street influence. The Bishop rejected the claim, the section was stricken, and the session adjourned with praise for hospitality and plans for next year at Durham Memorial Church.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
C. E. Weathersby
Wall Street
American Tobacco Company
Broadway
Kingdom of God
T. A. Sikes
J. W. Potien
Tenkins Memorial Church
Raleigh
J. C. Wooten
Edenton Street
J. M. Ormond
Rh. B. John
L. S. Massey
The
Advocate
N. H. D. Wilson
Board of Missions
C. Glenn
L. L. Nash
N. H. J. Wilson
T. M. Lee
Clinton
Board of Church Extension
J. E. Holden
J. T. Gibbs
T. M. Pavloe
C. M. Weathersby
C. J. Harrell
J. Floyd Smith
California youths seek German wives in prewar letter
An American named LL Merritt Smith from Headsburg California writes to the Vossische Zeitung that 20 young men are willing to marry German women or widows under 30 who know English and have means. The group hopes to settle in Germany after the war, with some aiming to farm and others to start businesses, promising sincerity and sending photographs and references if published.
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Berlin
LL. Merritt Smith
Vossische Zeitung
Headsburg
Cal
San Francisco Chronicle
Germany
Empire
Corres Na
Women win damages in suit against Israelite cult leader
In Michigan a jury awarded Mrs. Augusta Holliday six cents in damages in her defamation suit against Roy Purcell known as Prince, son of Benjamin Purcell of the Israelite House of David. Holliday sought 25,000 dollars and the court taxed costs against the defendant.
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Michigan
J. Joseph
Mich
S’ander
Augusta Holiday
Prince” Roy Puri¢l
King” Benjamin
House of David
Young Purnell
Mrs. Hooliday
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Note
A brief notice notes the actions of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company regarding potential interruptions as operators move cards in dense setups and may disconnect callers mid word.
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Compan
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Baptist Off IU State Convention
Gh Fonr
Judge Lane
Hayton Clem
Ent
Judge Adams
Sheri
Burkhead
Frank M. Wright
Gregson
Spire
This
County
Everett Watson
Randolph Bulletin
Moss Beach Dispatch
N.C
North Carolina Methodist Episcopal Conference
Durham
Masonic Noticy
Numa F Reid Lodge
Vening
California
Scheu'e
Cilas
Poe He
BH. FF. Erensucaer
Svinda
Koo
Anmn Sceebers Br Sen
Prion Ashe Ture
Ty & i
Cowper
Central
Ealls
Wachovia Bank
W. C. Idol
Wescott Roberson
the Commercial National Bank
Army of Progress
Commercial National Bank
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Waterman
Mann Drug Company
Haynes” Automobile
Haynes
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