Social Security Program Expands North Carolina Welfare Board
Raleigh reports highlight a pivotal year for the North Carolina Social Security program under old age assistance and aid to dependent children. The State Board of Charities and Public Welfare, led by Nathan H. Yelton, implemented July 1 changes, with November data showing 27 642 recipients across aged and dependent children, averaging $9.18 for the elderly and $5.48 per child. The board also set new payment thresholds, aiming to boost grants where funds permit.
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State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
W. T. Bost
Agg
State Board of Arities and Public Welfare
Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Nathan H. Yelton
Public Welfare
State Welfare Department
State Board of Allotments and Appeals
Col
W. A. Blair
Winston-Salem
Yelton
Her Nude Body Found In Hotel
Fragmentary clip notes a hotel discovery of a female body described as nude. The text shifts to social policy statements on family life and poverty and ends with a brief note about the U.S. Army adopting coats of arms in 1919 and the 1903 copyright of Sweet Adeline.
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Pittsburgh
Rose Ault
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Ludendorff Dies at 72 Idol of German Army
General Erich Ludendorff, a 72 year old idol of Germany's army and former chief of staff to Hindenburg, died at 8 20 a m after battling illness and a bladder operation. He remained conscious until near the end as doctors sought to revive him with a blood transfusion. The ailing war hero spent his final days at the Catholic Josephinum hospital attended by nuns. Hitler and Blomberg were informed and Hitler sent condolences to Ludendorff's widow Mathilde.
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Munich
Germany
Erich Ludendorff
Paul von Hindenburg
Josephinum Hospital
Ludwig Kielleuthner
Adolf Hitler
Werner von Blomberg
Hitler
Ludendorff
Mathilde
Christmas Cantata Presented by Kernersville Church Choir
A large congregation attended the Kernersville Methodist church Sunday night to hear a Christmas cantata performed by a 15 voice choir directed by Mrs J R Blackwell Jr public school music teacher in Kernersville.
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Kernersville
Methodist Church
J. R. Blackwell, Jr
J P Linville Residence Shines With Christmas Decor
The J P Linville home on Mountain Street Kerneraville features elaborate Christmas decorations and trees on the lawn. The house is electrified throughout and would likely win a prize in a decorating contest.
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J. P. Linville
Mountain Street
Kerneraville
Mrs Jarrell To Celebrate 80th Birthday In Asheboro
Mrs Angeline Miller Jarrell widow of John F Jarrell post master of Carraway for 42 years will celebrate her eightieth birthday on Monday December 20 in Asheboro. Her daughters entertain at a family dinner with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren present. The piece notes longevity in her family and mentions a Raleigh visit with her daughter.
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Enterprise
Asheboro
Angeline Miller Jarrell
John F. Jarrell
Carraway Section
William F. Redding
W. Allen Robbins
Route Two
Randolph County
Davidson County
Marsh
Mary Hill Miller
John Jarrell
Carraway Telephone Exchange
J. G. Miller
Jarrell
Raleigh
Charles Miller
Miss Martie Koonce to Spend Holidays with Parents
Miss Martie Koonce a Blackstone College student Blackstone Va is expected to arrive today to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C P Koonce
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Martie Koonce
Blackstone College
Blackstone
C. P Koonce
Scope Of Naval Armaments Race Disclosed In Yearbook
London reports the 1937 Jane's Fighting Ships yearbook reveals a global naval arms race. Editors note continued orders for new warships across Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Russia, Japan, and Germany. All seven major powers pursue capital ships despite rumors of cheaper weapons.
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London
Jane's Fighting Ships
Great Britain
United States
France
Italy
Russia
Japan
Germany
Homes Find New Ways To Say Merry Christmas
A nationwide taste for outdoor Christmas décor expands with lit shrubs stars trees and window candlelight. Homes illuminate front yards with evergreens laurel and multi plane scenes as families tour decorated streets and share holiday cheer.
Mrs. Gilmer Smith Hosts Bridge Luncheon in Kernersville
Mrs. Gilmer Smith hosted a bridge luncheon at her Cherry street home with two tables of play. George Bellamy won high score. Merlin Fagg received draw prizes. Honoring Miss Virginia Willard a YW A and Fidelis Class shower followed. Also notes of local visits and guests including J D Maultsby home from State College and updates on Mrs. Clarence Stafford.
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Hoover Street
Mrs. White
Louise Hunt
Faith Brewer
Reginald Turner
James Ridge
Kernersville
Gilmer Smith
Cherry Street
George Bellamy
Merlin Fagg
Ed Whitaker
Charlotte
Mesdames
J. R. Blackwell
J. T., Justice, Sr
M. King
Jim Spears
R. C. Morris
Virginia Williard
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Minnie Corum
Williard
Mary Lillian Tucker
Howard Young
J. D. Maultsby
State College
Raleigh
Briane
P. Maultsby
Clarence Stafford
Gloraine Crossette
City Memorial Hospital
Winston Salem
R. P. Paddison
Blytheville
Ark
Eugene Padison
Mt. Airy
J. R. Paddison
Paddison
Spady Richardson
Franklin, Va
Christmas Cheer Contest Beautifies City Homes
The Junior Woman's Club sponsors a Christmas Cheer contest to beautify homes and the city during the holidays. A loving cup awarded for one year with three consecutive wins granting permanent possession. Contest judged on yard display and street view. lights on from December 22 with prizes awarded December 24 at the Community Tree. Last year the cup went to Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Korner.
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Junior Woman's Club
Philip D. Korner
Taxpayers in England Numbers Reach Two Million Two Hundred
About 2.2 million people in England pay income taxes, roughly one twentieth of the population, according to official figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Florence Known For Rich Concentration Of Art
Florence, Italy likely houses more works of art than any comparable region, making it a premier center for Renaissance treasures and cultural heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Kerr Scott Named Man Of Year In N. C. Agriculture
W Kerr Scott NC commissioner of agriculture is named Man of the Year in North Carolina Agriculture by the Progressive Farmer. The honor cites his notable 1937 service and places him among South Carolina and Virginia winners in the Dixie region.
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Kerr Scott
N. C
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
W. Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Progressive Farmer
South
South Carolina
Virginia
Charles H. Herty
David §. Coker
Burbank
J. A. Burruss
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Old Dominion
Scott
Kerr
R. W. Scott
Cameron Morrison
Morrison
Department of Agriculture
Human hairs reportedly live four to five years on average
A claim notes that human hair fibers have an average lifespan of about four to five years, varying with individual biology and environmental factors.
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O. R. Blalock
W. P. Lewis
Mobile, Ala
J. 8. Lewis
N. M. Harrison
Nat Mason Harrison, Jr
Ruth Wicker
Ralph White
Randolph Tribune
M. EB
Mahlon King
Noah Narrows
Ethel Johnson
John Covington
Fred Sanders
Tyler Lisk
Harris Lamb
C. T. Robbins, Jr
Odell Redding
Billy Redding
Duncan Vaul Bobbie
Max Bulla
John McRae
Bob Milks
Clayton Milks
Julius Williams
Alton Williams
Ray McRae
Ray Jordan
Wilborn Crawford
Jason Hamilton
Jean Prentice
Ran Vem
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High Point
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Thomasville
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