Feuding echoes temper Rose Bowl talk and old college rivalries
In Los Angeles and across college circles the Rose Bowl buildup stirs debate over which teams should play Texas Christian in 1940. Amid quiet coast discussions, memories of last year’s feuds between Southern California and Duke and San Carolina surface as preparations proceed for the January game. Public notices from Guilford County reveal a separate legal matter pending in North Carolina court.
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Robert Myers
Angeles
California
Ryone
All Writers
Los Angeles
Durham
Duke
Southern Cal
Cali
North Carolina
Washington
Pitt
Public auction of property in Guilford County North Carolina
The power of sale in a deed of trust dated May 12 1939 from Wi J Bosken dba Bosken les to David B Harris and Salley trustees secures a note. The trustees previously declared the balance due and will sell at Greensboro courthouse on Thursday January 4 1940 at noon to the highest bidder for the described lot in the Jones subdivision bounded by Ashe Street West High Street and lot lines. Trustees David B Harris J Raylor Salley attorneys announce sale.
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Wi J. Bosken
Boskenles
David B. Harris and
Salley
Guilford
North Carolina
Greensboro
Rock
City Point
Guilford County
Ashe Street
West High Street
Ashe
Jones Subdivision
J. G. Hannah
David B. Harris
T. Raylor Salley
Board of Adjustment
Guilford College
South Main Street
Commerce
Green Streets
Central Friends Church
E. A. Snow
Jos. D. Cox
Thomasville Tribune Begins Publication in Thomasville
A new newspaper, the Thomasville Tribune, debuts in Thomasville with plans to publish three times weekly. Officers include W. A. Kennedy as publisher, R. Hoyt Whitlow as business manager, and C. T. Brumfield as editor. Offices are in the Kennedy Oil Company building basement at Salem and West Guilford Streets.
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Thomasville
Brumfield
Mississippi
Enterprise
Kennedy Oil Company
Salem and
West Guilford Streets
Notice Jere Sloan Disassociated From Shell Tire & Battery
Public notice states Jere Sloan is no longer connected with Shell Tire & Battery Station Inc at 819 North Main Street and no liability will be recognized for debts in that name. Dated November 24, 1939, by Harry Pleming of Shell Tire & Battery Station Inc.
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Jere Sloan
Shell Tire & Battery Station, Inc
North Main Street
Shell Tire & Battery Station Inc
Harry Pleming
City of High Point Seeks Indebtedness Offerings
The City of High Point North Carolina invites sealed written offers for Certificates of Indebtedness due July 1 1943. Submissions due by 10 a m on Tuesday December 19 1939 at City Manager Office City Hall High Point. Classes include School Street Water or General. specify face amount serial number and flat price with no accrued interest. City reserves right to reject all.
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City OF High Point
North Carolina
High Point
E. M. Knox
Local Government Commission of
Raleigh
N. C
York City
Consolidated Statutes of
Reed, Hoyt, Washburn and Clay
New York City
W.en Basterding
Garden Flower and Puzzle Word List
Horizontal clues cover a narcotic garden flower and related terms from Mooley apples to decorative items, with vertical hints pairing plant names and common words. The grid entries include plant genera, measurements, animal terms, and directional hints across common crossword style clues.
Prelude to Swing Pleases Audience at Bennett College
A Thursday night program at William Penn High School featured Bennett College Greensboro Modern Dance unit presenting Prelude to Swing. The historical revue traced swing evolution from Mississippi Valley dances to Cab Calloway influenced styles, with standout numbers led by Mildred Burris and a 20 girl choral group enhancing the performances.
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William Penn High School
Modern Dance Unit
Bennett College
Greensboro
Mississippi Valley
Cab Calloway
Moses
Mildred Burris
Wade
Joshua
Jericho
St. Louis Blues
Bennett College For Women
Texie Willis
Vera Sage
Margaret Boykin
Lawrence Rogers
Harry Vincent
Bombing Tactics From Early 20th Century Echoes
Russian military experts analyze past wars to estimate bomb loads for rail stations and ships. They suggest 15 tons for a station strike and 10 to 15 twin-engined bombers with 120 to 200 pounds each can sink a ship. They also note 30 million US vehicles could line a highway 8600 miles long.
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China
Spain
United States
Million Pounds Of Tobacco Sold In Market's Final Day
Winston-Salem reports about 1,000,000 pounds of tobacco sold yesterday as second sale warehouses and two third-sale houses cleared. Prices averaged 12.50 per hundred. market closes for Christmas and reopens in January. Total volume through yesterday near 54,000,000 per J. T. Booth. Numerous buyers listed with varied lot numbers and prices.
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Winston-Salem
J. T. Booth
Driving Class To Close Here Tonight
The Safe Driving class closes tonight in the Municipal Building council room at 7 30. Instructor Claude A. Smith announces speeches by Mrs. J W McGuinn and student papers on Safe Driving. Certificates will be awarded to finishers. New classes start Monday with two time options and no expense.
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Claude A. Smith
J. W. McGuinn
High Point
Smith
North Carolina State Highway Commission
Movie Listings and Civic Notices Blend From 1939 Newspaper
A cluttered page lists cinema showings for Dust Be My Destiny Tropic Fury Cowboy From Texas Mexicalia Rose and Riders of Frontier with time cues at multiple hours. Public notices include Guilford College’s gasoline station permit hearing December 21 1939 and High Point water bonds bid details with $413 000 issues and tax pledges.
Thomasville High Band to Give First Public Concert
The Thomasville band of 24 students under E Doug las Daniels will perform at the Main Street Methodist Church Sunday School morning The program includes several Christmas selections as stated by Mr Danfelt
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Thomasville
E. Douglas Daniels
Main Street Methodist
Danfelt
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