Broughton Enters North Carolina Governor Race
Raleigh lawyer James Melville Broughton declares for governor with a six and a half page statement outlining tax, education, crime, labor and road policy. He contrasts his campaign with Lt. Gov. Horton and vows a county by county, aggressive statewide push.
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Raleigh
James Melville Broughton
Wilkin P. Horton
Broughton
Santa
Horton
North Carolina
General Assembly
Department (of Conservation and Development
Mny
Deaths in North Carolina and Kernersville
J Estes Hoyle died at 810 Aycock Street Thomasville after a stroke aged 50. Survivors include wife Ethel Beck four daughters Verdell Emma Hoyle Elsie Ward and Clarence Fuller son Emery Hoyle two brothers W H Hoyle and sisters Emmaline Crisp Modena Crisp Mary Anthony Bertha Parrish Funeral arrangements incomplete. Luther G Stafford 57 Kernersville farmer died. rites held at Bunker Hill Methodist Church with Rev C B Way officiating. Interment at Bunker Hill cemetery. surviving brothers John L Stafford Henry L Stafford Curtis P Stafford sister Cora Stafford and other relatives.
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Estes Hoyle
Thomasville
J. Estes Hoyle
Aycock Street
Swain County
Ethel Beck
Elsie Ward
Whittier
Clarence Fuller
Verdell
Emma Hoyle
Emery Hoyle
W. H. Hoyle
Emmaline Crisp
Modena Crisp
Mary Anthony
Berthat Parrish
Clover
Hoyle
Carolina Avenue Baptist Church
Kexkarinksvillle
Luther G. Stafford
Kernersville
Bunker Hill Methodist Church
C. B. Way
Bunker Hill
John L. Staffod
Henry L. Stafford
Curtis P. Stafford
Cora Stafford
Route 2
Mrs Nannie Brewer Dies At Home In Thom asville
Mrs Nannie Mae Brewer 35 wife of Clyde Brewer died at her home 505 Hill Street Thomasville Tuesday after a short illness Born in Davidson County she was the daughter of George and Corrina Coggins Loflin She was a member of Alleghany Methodist Church Surviving are her husband four sons Clyde Jr Richard and Tom all at home four daughters Mrs Bill Johnson of Thomasville Margie Helen and an infant daughter at home her father George Loflin two brothers Talmadge and Bradley Loflin three half sisters Irene Elizabeth Jenera Loflin and one half brother Joel Loflin of near Denton Funeral services will be at Taylor's Grove Church Thursday at 11 am with interment in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Nannie Mae Brewer
Clyde Brewer
Hill Street
Margie
Helen
George Loflin
Talmadge
Bradley Loflin
Irene
Elizabeth
Jenera Loflin
Joel Loflin
Denton
Taylor's Grove Church
England Debuts War Propaganda Film in New Submission
A new war propaganda film premieres in England featuring segments from First Class Leon Caton and Handicraft entries by William Guyer Robert De Santo Mack Brock and Fredrick Wheeless.
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Leon Caton
William Guyer
Robert DeSanto
Mack Brock
Fredrick Wheeless
England
Trophy Council Chicken and Bean Supper Set Tomorrow
Trophy Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will host a chicken and bean supper tomorrow at 7 oclock following a three month attendance contest. Winners will eat chicken and losers beans in a lighthearted fundraiser with an entertaining program and full schedule.
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Trophy Council
United American Mechanics
GOP Platform Proposals May Be Held Until After Convention
The Republican program committee led by Dr. Glenn Frank drafts its 1940 platform but some leaders seek to delay release until after the national convention. They fear early principles would invite Democratic fire and spark internal friction. Democrats plan Jackson Day dinners Jan 8 with Roosevelt among speakers.
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Washington
Dec
Republican Program Committee
Glenn Frank
Republican National Committee
Alf M. Landon
Herbert Hoover
Frank Committee
National Committee
Roosevelt
Growers seek demonstration farm status in Western North Carolina
An increasing number of growers in Western North Carolina are asking permission to become demonstration farmers, reports Fred Sloan, district farm agent.
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North Carolina
Fred Sloan
Peach tree borer control using ethylene di chloride emulsion
J O Rowell entomologist of the State College Extension Service reports effective peach tree borer control with ethylene di chloride emulsion.
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J. O. Rowell
State College Extension Service
Christian Endeavorers Plan Quarterly Meeting Here
The High Point Christian Endeavor Union will hold its last quarterly mass meeting of the year Thursday at 7:30 PM at the First Evangelical and Reformed Church. Officers for 1940 will be elected. Miss Florence White of Deep River Friends Society chairs the nominating committee. Each society presents its quarterly report and the best society wins an award.
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High Point Christian Endeavor Union
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Florence White
Deep River Friends Society
Man Sentenced On Non-Support Count
Furman C. Wilson of Thomasville was sentenced to two years with 22 months suspended on condition to support his wife and children. Spencer Blackburn, guilty of manufacturing whiskey, must pay a $10 fine and costs and be of good behavior for two years. Hilliard Douglas, a Negro, convicted of prohibition violation, got six months suspended on $25 fine and costs and a three year refrain from whiskey. P H Manning of Burlington cited for reckless driving and ordered to pay court costs and $31.50 to J C Beck’s damaged truck. Nina Marie Stout of High Point and Charles Fitzgerald of Thomasville convicted of speeding with one third court costs. Several others convicted of drunkenness and taxed with costs.
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Thomasville
Furman C. Wilson
Recorder's Court
C. W. Gilliam
Spencer Blackburn
Hilliard Douglas
P. H. Manning
Burlington
J. C. Beck
Nina Marie Stout
High Point
Charles Phillip Fitzgerald
Charles Lanier
Raymond White
J. B. Russell
Dave Hunt
C. R. Davis
Factors in Selecting Orchard Sites
When choosing an apple or peach orchard site, consider elevation and slope, soil fertility, windbreaks, and ease of access to nearby and distant markets. These factors influence growth, yield, and profitability.
Terracing Work Starts in County Aided by Officials
County Agent J I Wagoner and Soil Conservation Service engineer Woodrow M Brown report farmers in the area are starting terrace construction in a demonstraton near High Point. With limited large equipment, on farm tools and small tractors suffice. proper layout and outlets prevent future erosion and rebuilds.
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J. I. Wagoner
Woodrow M. Brown
Soil Conservationervice
High Point
Soil Conservation Service
Wagoner
Badges Awarded To Local Boy Scouts
Scouts from Troop 7 received advancement awards at a Court of Honor. Plans were announced to fill boxes for the Empty Stocking Fund and to canvass the city Saturday for old toys. Troop 7 will meet at the Episcopal Church at 8 45 Saturday to solicit toys.
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Episcopal Church
T. H. Jackson
Chester Hollifield
Bill Devinney
Norman Silver
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