Freedom of choice for women praised in democracy
Helen Welshimer argues that American women enjoy unique liberty to pursue jobs, homes, and civic rights unlike rigid quotas in Russia and restrictive roles in Nazi Germany. She contrasts Soviet motherhood incentives with German domestic seclusion and praises American freedom to combine work and family without compulsion.
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Helen Welshimer
Germany
Russia
Italy
Countess Waldeck
Assodia
New York City
Soviet Russia
Metrolitan Soviets
Odlice
America
No other country referenced in struggling world piece
A brief line from a 1936 NEA Service dispatch notes that the phrase appears in a broader discussion of global struggle. The excerpt emphasizes international hardship without detailing specific events, places, or actors beyond the general context.
Christmas Radios Installed in North Carolina Prisons
North Carolina convicts will hear Christmas broadcasts this year as radios donated by citizens are installed permanently across prison camps. An extraordinary dinner is planned for inmates and special religious greeting cards will be placed with meals. Donors include J H Adams and S B Stedman of High Point, Edward Benjamin and many others from Asheboro Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
W. Z. Betts
Oscar Pitts
Penal Division
Anne Mebane
Chapel Hill
Carolina Sales Corporation
Greenville
J. H. Adama
R. T. Amos
S. B. Stedman
High Point
Britt M. Armfield
Sallie M. Armfield
W. J. Armfield
All
Asheboro
Edward B. Benjamen
W. J. Carter
Herman Cone
Ben Cone
Curran E. Frank
J. Spencer Love
John K. Voehringer
Julian Price
Greensboro
T .A. Finch
Thomashire
J. M. Gamewell
Lesington
Robert M. Hanes
W. N. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Seborn Perry
E. N. Phillips
Dr Dyer Hailed Back in Court in Alimony Case
Dr John W Dyer of High Point appeared in Guilford Interior court in Greensport to answer for alleged failure to comply with alimony orders. He was placed under a suspended jail term of 230 days with a six month window to keep up $75 monthly payments. if any day is missed, the 30 day sentence enforces. The action followed a complaint by his wife Edith Dyer that he was two months behind.
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Greensport
John W. Dyer
High Point
Guilford Interior Court
Hoyle Sink
Dyer
Edith Dyer
Door of air keeps odors from Zephyr diners
Diners aboard the Burlington Zephyr are shielded from kitchen smells by a “door of air.” A sheet of air pushed through slits in the door frame blocks odors while preserving visibility for passengers.
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Burlington
Zephyr
Giraffes Reach Heights Up To Seventeen Feet
A natural history note observes some giraffes attain heights around 17 feet. It highlights neck elongation and long legs as key factors in their tall stature.
Home Loan Bank Shareholders Get December Dividends
In Winston-Salem on December 22, it was announced that 104 savings associations in North Carolina will distribute 733343.44 in semi annual dividends and 453719.00 in stock maturities this December. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Winston-Salem reports 462 associations across seven southeastern states and DC hold assets of 46530000 in NC.
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Winston-Salem
Santa
LaRoyce
Home Seen Bank of Winston-Salem
LaRoque
United States
Renfrow Answers Damage Suit in Guilford Case
Wade P. Renfrow of High Point filed his answer to a damage suit by L. J. Smith against High Point Park Amusement Company and others in Guilford Superior Court. He denies any connection to the amusement venture and to the alleged injury at the lake near Jamestown while riding an amusement device. Two other defendants also filed answers denying the plaintiff's injuries.
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Greensboro
Wade P. Renfrow
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
L. J. Smith
High Point Park
Renfrow
High Poimtely Lake
Jamestown
Anewere
Hearing Delayed On Estate School Com Miston’s Eye Limit
A hearing on a temporary restraining order related to the estate and a school commission eye limit ruling for Shoal Entrance has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
A Letter to Santa from High Point Friends
A humorous Christmas plea from a High Point writer listing local children and items they wish Santa to bring. Names include Eddie Knox, Coke Deed, Billy Friddle, Stevie Clark, Nancy Poston, Georgie Craven, Charlie Hook, and the City of Thomasville, plus a poke at county commissioners. The piece mixes gift requests with light anecdotes about embarrassment and holiday cheer.
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Santa
High Point
Eddie Knox
Knox
Coke Deed
Billy Friddle
Stevie Clark
Nancy Poston
Thomasville
Eugene Armfield
Charlie Hook
Georgie Craven
Textile Mills Exceed 50 Hours Per Week in NC
Raleigh reports twelve North Carolina textile mills work over 60 hours weekly. Survey from 600 plants shows most run eight hours daily, 40 hours weekly, while some hit 11 hours daily and 60 hours weekly. Labor Commissioner Fletcher plans a 40-hour week law for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Labor Department
A. L. Fletcher
Answe
Merriest Christmas Es and Best of Things Ahead
A festive year end reflection highlights the merriest Christmas phrases and optimism for the year to come, celebrating joyful traditions and hopeful outlooks for communities and readers.
Named to Fifth Term Wilson Tob Board of Trade President
Cora Eagles and Company senior member Cozart has chosen a fifth term as president of the Wilson Tobacco Board of Trade. The message confirms the long service by a leading figure in the Wilson tobacco trade.
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Wilson
Dec
Ee Ae Cozart
Tbacco
Cora Eagles and Company
Wilson Tob Board of Trade
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