Wall Elected Christian Endeavor Officers in 1940
The High Point Christian Endeavor group held its last 1940 quarter meeting at First Reformed Church on South Main Street. Lois Yakeley led the devotional. Rev. O L aster spoke on Peace in Earth. Officers elected: Jill Wall president, Charles Edward Blair first VP, Irene Parker second VP, Mary Evelyn Thornton recording secretary, Helen Henderson corresponding secretary, Lois Yokeley treasurer. Archdale Friends Society won best attendance and best work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Christia Endeavorers
First Reformed Arch
South Main Street
Lois Yakeley
O. Laster
Lebanon Methodist Arch
Earth
Mabel Joyner
Jil Wall
Harles Edward Blair
Ice
Irene Parker
Mary Evelynhornton
Helen Henderson
Treaser
Lois Yokeley
Gladys Hayworth
Helen Wood
Edith Vance
Glennyne
Roscoe Briley
Myrtle Davis
Archdale Rends Society
Lions Club Hears Rev Conrad On Christmas Signs
Rev. F L Conrad pastor of Manuel Lutheran Church spoke at a High Point Lions Club dinner at Wood Hotel on Christmas signs. He argued no Bible signs and discussed the babe swaddling and barn signs and asked if Christ was in us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Conrad
Manuel Lutheran Church
High Point Lions Club
Wood Hotel
R. Conrad
Manger
Christ
B. Fink
M. D. Mathews
George Dobns
J. Kalte
Pleasants
Guilford College
Dobbins
Exemp Lions Club
K Flaharty
M. L. Slate
Auto Tragedy Kills Two in Henderson
An automobile overturned on S Highway No 1 near Frank Street in Henderson yesterday killing two occupants, Mrs. Bertha Swarts and Mrs. Mamie Rosenfelt of New York. Injured were Mrs. George Orley and Miss Hannah Warauer, also New Yorkers, hospitalized with recovery expected.
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Henderson
Frankston
Bertha Swarts
Mamie Rosenfelt
New York
George Orley
Hannah Warauer
North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Market Report Highlights
North Carolina shipping point data and Thursday wholesale prices compiled by the U S Agricultural Marketing Service and NC Department of Agriculture. Markets show steady to dull conditions across sweet potatoes radishes cabbage apples snap beans onions potatoes and related items with regional variations in baskets crates hampers and bag prices.
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North Carolina
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Washington
New York
North
South Carolina
Philadelphia
S. C
Norfolk
Texas
Rochester
N. Y
Unclear Textile Prices Across Regions and Grades
The excerpt lists varied prices for cotton sacks and burlap bags, detailing washed and unwashed grades from No. 1 quality, with figures like 1.90 to 1.95 per unit, 2.00 per car, and 1.50, across regions including North Dakota Red River Valley and Wisconsin U S. Commercial Round Whites. It references Cobblers and Bliss Triumphs with quality estimates and per car pricing.
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New York
Fla. Bu
York Imperials
Baldwins
Presque Isle
Aroostook
Maine
Presque ‘Isle
Belle Glade
Fla
Bliss
U. S
Maine Green Mountains
Long Island Green Mountains
Idaho Russet Burbanks
Bakers In
Chicago
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Wisconsin
Insurance men to meet in Winston-Salem December 22
A state-wide meeting of life underwriters sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Life Underwriters will be held in Winston-Salem on December 22. Speakers include Charles J. Zimmerman of Chicago, president of the National Association of Life Underwriters, and Robert M. Hanes of Winston-Salem, president of the American Bankers Association.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Association of Life Underwriters
Charles J. Zimmerman
Chicago
National Association of Life Underwriters
Robert M. Hanes
American Bankers Association
Steamer Forjna Lost Off Norway With 18 Men Missing
The 2,000 ton Norwegian steamer Forj na bound for Scotland was reported lost today with 18 men. One lifeboat was found adrift with two frozen bodies aboard, indicating a disaster at sea.
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Oslo
Norway
Forjna
Scotland
French Car Makers Decline From Forty Five to Fifteen
A historical tally shows automobile manufacturers in France shrinking from 45 in 1927 to 15 in 1937, reflecting a substantial contraction in the industry over the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Virginia Burley Marts Lag Behind Prices Slump
Virginia tobacco growers offered mainly poorer quality leaf on the burley and flue cured marts as prices declined again. Abingdon reported 737,762 pounds sold at 15.05 per hundred while Danville’s big flue cured market cleared 754,106 pounds at 11.23 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Burley
Abingdon
Abingdon Mart
Danville
Burley Tobacco Prices Rise Slightly in Kentucky Markets
In Lexington Kentucky on December 15 Burley tobacco prices edged higher as Ben Kilgore executive secretary of the State Farm Bureau Federation voiced growers’ disappointment with previously unduly low prices. The report notes a modest uptick across Kentucky markets. A second item mentions Russia sowing twenty five varieties of winter rye in a single plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Ben Kilgore
State Farm Bureau Federation
Russia
Envoys mingle at White House reception amid careful diplomacy
Diplomats from 53 nations attended a White House reception hosted by President and Mrs. Roosevelt. State Department protocol kept unfriendly reps apart while guests circulated, with Finnish envoy Procope drawing warm welcomes and German charge d'affaires Thomsen chatting with multiple ambassadors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Campbell
Washington
White House
State Department
Roosevelt
Spain
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Chiefs of Mission
One Killed and Brother Wounded in Mill Gates Incident
In Kannapolis on December 15 James Coxey a 30 year old textile worker killed his brother John Coxey 33 after firing through a wire fence at Cabuss Mill gates then shot himself in the head Coroner N J Mitchell noted the brothers quarrel followed a slander case against James by Mrs Coxey who had housed him. he had a suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannapolis
James Coxey
John
N. J. Mitchell
James
John Coxey
October 1939 Motor Vehicle Registrations Lead October 1938
During October 1939 the number of new passenger cars registered was 212,586 compared with 119,053 in October 1938. The report highlights a sharp rise in car registrations for the period.
Nighttime visibility cited as major factor in urban crashes
Traffic experts identify inadequate visibility as the leading cause of night accidents in cities, stressing need for better street lighting and vehicle lighting standards to reduce collisions and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.
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Procope
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Hans Thomsen
Manuel de Freyre Y Santander
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Senora de Cardenas
Constantine Cumansky
Madame Bilmanis
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