Remembering Postman Gueth and a Humorous Watermelon Tale
Casual comment honors Charles Gueth a High Point postman who cheerful daily rounds made him a local Santa. The column recalls fellow avoidant humor about a green watermelon prank and reflects on what makes things funny, citing Dr. Charles Eliot and editor H. W. Kendell.
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Sam Dutton
High Point
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United States
Sahara
Gobi
Don’t Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH
An old ad promotes PASTEETH powder to sprinkle on denture plates to keep false teeth firmly set. It claims a confident, secure feel without gummy taste, and urges buying FAS TEETH at any drug store.
Kent Wilkins Elected YMCA Young Men's Leader in Interstate Conference
Kent Wilkins of Charlotte was elected president of the young men's interstate conference of the YMCA during a two day meeting in Kannapolis which closed yesterday. The next conference will be held in spring at Greensboro.
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Kent Wilkins
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Young Men’s
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Greensboro
North Carolina leaders aid Florida setup and state briefings
Captiol reports that C. D. Baucom will visit Tallahassee to help establish Florida's weights and measures division, while NC officials receive honors for agriculture and a state directory is distributed. Civil actions on appeal include airport funding and city donations to veterans groups.
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C. D. Baucom
Tallahassee
Florida
North Carolina
Greensboro-High Point
Inner-Aid Claims End Gas Trouble After Use
A High Point reader reports relief from stomach gas headaches and constipation after taking INNER-AID a herbal remedy. The ad touts twelve herbs that cleanse bowels clear gas and improve liver and kidney function claiming others with gas and constipation would benefit.
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High Point
Argentine Election Marked By Violence
In Buenos Aires on December 10, a massive protest against Col Juan Perons presidential bid turned deadly with four killed and 33 injured as 200000 demonstrators clashed with Peronist supporters. Radical liberal socialist and communist speakers condemned the military regime while Peron served as vice president.
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Buenos Aires
Juan Peron
Peron
Congress Plaza
Congress Building
North Carolina Cotton Ginners Meet In Raleigh
The North Carolina Cotton Ginners association held its annual session in Raleigh to discuss cotton futures and production. At lunch, I O Schaub of the State College extension service will announce the winners of a statewide five acre cotton contest, with George T Ashford of Red Springs presiding.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Cotton Ginners Association
I. O. Schaub
State College Extension Service
George T. Ashford
Red Springs
Farmers to Meet Raleigh
Dec 10 notices G T Scott state director of the production and marketing administration to address farmers in Raleigh. The item notes an official gathering or meeting to discuss production and marketing matters.
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Raleigh
G. T. Scott
Iodine and boric acid powder for chronic ear infections
Doctors report an iodine boric acid powder blown into the ear helps chronic running ear in children. About eight in ten chronic cases respond, with scar tissue or polyps sometimes requiring silver nitrate or surgery. More than 4,000 children treated with this method show satisfactory results.
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Nehemiah Asherson
England
Asherson
Farmers plan month end meeting on crop goals
State officials announced yesterday a meeting by farmers in the state to discuss crop production goals. Scott said the gathering will focus on setting targets and aligning practices for the upcoming season.
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