Early marriages questioned as Burch family tale unfolds
In Kansas City a family resistors of early unions question the practice after multiple marriages and separations. Four children wed before 16 including Goldie and John who face divorce and separation actions. Michael Burch, a minister, defends the practice while acknowledging lessons from Flossie and Pearl’s 15 and 14 year olds.
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Kansas City
Kans
John
Michael
Rhoda Burch
Rhoda
Robert
Michael Burch
Flossie
Pearl
Goldie
Jerry Hines
Bureh Chapel
Birdsong Identified as Alarm Cry by Naturalists
Naturalists contend the bird’s song, often heard in the wild, was originally a warning signal. They suggest the vocalization served to alert mates and peers to danger rather than a simple call.
Irish Income Tax Arrears Spark Heated Debate
Dublin reports show Irish income tax arrears from the anti tax era remain unpaid after the treaty assigned collection to the Irish government. Officials warn arrears threaten a larger deficit and some call for wiping the pro treaty tax while noting potential double taxation for Irish and English properties.
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Dublin
Ireland
England
Free State
Dominions
Noted speakers on the program for Forsyth Sunday school conference
Dr Marion Lawrence of Chicago will be a chief speaker at a Forsyth County Sunday school teachers conference in Forsyth, January 18-19, under the Forsyth County and North Carolina Sunday School associations. D. W. Sims, state superintendent, leads the program.
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Winston-Salem
Marion Lawrence
Chicago
International Sunday School Association
Forsyth County
Forsyth County Sunday School Association
North Carolina Sunday School Association
D. W. Sims
Speakers announced for children’s division event program
Miss Daisy Magee and Miss Daisy Magee, child ren's division superintendent, will present addresses. Local Sunday school workers will also speak. Sessions run daily afternoons and evenings from 2 to 4 and 7:30 to 9:36.
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Tion
Daisy Magee
Motor Club Man Assumes Duties in High Point
E. K. McJunkin formerly of Greensboro arrives in High Point to serve as branch manager of the Carolina Motor Club. He will recruit members and oversee club affairs, supporting road improvements, legal compliance, and safer driving as part of the organization’s goals.
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Motor Club
E. K. McJunkin
Carolina Motor Club
High Point
E. K. .McJunkin
Greensboro
Carolina Business
MeJuikin
Railroad unions depot project slated for Kinston
Officials of the Norfolk Southern Railway announce construction of a new union depot in Kinston will begin soon. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad has been notified and will join in the project.
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Kinston
Norfolkk Southern Railway Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
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Alfred Early
New Union Depot
Wachovia
Asheville
North Carolina
Raleigh Salisbury
Raia
Paris
P. R. Trueblood
Asst
Geo. H. Jacobs
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