Death claim for George Silman noted in Virginia records
George M. Silman died at his daughter's home at 709 Park Street last night after a stroke followed illness since November. Born February 26, 1964, in Virginia, he was survived by a son J. H. Silman of Harrisonburg, two daughters in this city and Dayton, a brother, a sister, and 15 grandchildren. The body departs for Stanton, Virginia, for funeral services at the Harrisonburg old home with interment in Bridgewater Cemetery.
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George M. Silman
Park Street
Mr. Silman
Virginia
John and
Martha Priest Silman
J. H. Silman
Harrisonburg
McDowell
Robert Phillips
Dayton
Z. M. Silman
Albert Silman
Front Royal
Susan Sadwallader
Boyce
Stanton
Bridgewater Cemetery
Civil Service Examinations Announced by U S Civil Service
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams. Positions include Junior Medical Officer Intern at $2,000 yearly with deductions for quarters furlough and retirement. St Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC also seeks Senior Physical Oceanographer at $4,600 yearly with furlough deduction.
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United States Civil Service Commission
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Washington
D. C
Shirley York Repeats as High Point YMCA Handball Champion
Shirley York defeated Julian Franklin three games to one to win the High Point YMCA handball singles title for a second year. York won 21 18 18 21 21 18 to claim the Jackson silver trophy with a potential third victory assuring permanent possession.
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Shirley York
Julian Franklin
York
Franklin
Hartley
Smith
Duke
Farmer
White Sanders
Kalty
Sanders
Patrick
Temple
Dickson
Turner
Jordan
McPherson
Abels
Local Concerns Declare Monday Holiday for Christmas Week
High Point observes Christmas week with most city and private employees off Monday while stores banks offices and plants close. Post office windows and delivery halt Monday. library and some freight offices also close. Shoppers rush Saturday ahead of Monday holiday amid record weekend business.
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High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Southern Railway
Coast Guard and Naval Posts Face Appointment Shortfalls
The report notes deductions for retirement and furlough apply to positions at Woods Hole and Sunnyvale with earnings around 3800 dollars yearly. It lists states under allocating patterns and directs readers to W T Winslow for full Civil Service Board information in Washington.
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U. S. Coast — Station
Woods Hole
Naval Air Station
Sunnyvale
Mt. View
Calif
Delaware
Iowa
Mayland
New Hampshire
Vermont
Virginia
District of Columbia
Washington
W. T. Winslow
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Firemen Benefit Dance Set for Sunday Midnight in High Point
High Point firemen plan a benefit dance at the East Broad Street skating rink starting Sunday at midnight. Proceeds go to the fire department fund, with Greensboro Fire Department Orchestra providing music. Many locals expected to attend the public event. ladies admitted free.
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High Point
East Broad Street
Greensboro
Charity Dance Tonight At East Broad Skating Rink
A large crowd is expected for a charity dance at the skating rink on East Broad Street starting at 9 tonight. Five vaudeville acts are planned with music by Howard Ennis and his orchestra. Proceeds will go to charity, announced by R. D. Penny.
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East Broad Street
Howard Ennis
R. D. Penny
Bruce Carraway to play Santa at Sandy Ridge Camp
Bruce H. Carraway will play Santa Claus for the High Point convict camp at Sandy Ridge. He plans to deliver Christmas gifts to local boys there on Christmas Day and distribute them to residents of the camp.
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Santa Claus
Sandy Ridge Camp
Bruce H. Carraway
High Point
Sandy Ridge
Mr. Carraway
Christmas Program At Welch Memorial Church
A Christmas program will be presented tonight at Welch Memorial Church at 7:30. After the performance the annual children’s treat will be distributed.
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Welch Memorial Church
Two Men Die In Six Story Grain Elevator Fire
Chicago dispatch reports two men burned to death when a grain laden six story elevator burned and exploded in a blaze that also injured several. The fire destroyed the elevator and likely a million bushels of wheat and other grains valued around one million dollars. A dust explosion occurred in the cupola.
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Chicago
Salvation Army to Distribute Christmas Baskets Tomorrow
The Salvation Army post will distribute Christmas baskets to needy families tomorrow morning. Adjutant John O Beirne announced the delivery will be by truck and include bread cake a pork loin potatoes fruit and vegetables baking powder lard coffee plus The War Cry publication. Donations totaled 22.57 with several checks received and more expected today and Saturday.
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Salvation Army
John O’beirne
Youth Found Safe After Night in River Swamp
Elizabeth City December 23 18 year old Powell was found exhausted in a tangled Pasquotank river swamp after searchers hunted since yesterday. Powell told rescuers he became lost while hunting a Christmas tree with friend Charlie Griffin. Nearby earlier in the same area relatives and officials searched after a Christmas tree trip turned missing.
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Elizabeth City
Ge Powell
Pasquotank River
Powells
Charlie Griffin
Griffin
Nellie
Frank
Oscar Ames
Gabe Gliden, Jr
Two Men Held In Connection With Robbing Station
Marvin Rice and James W. Rogers were held for the grand jury after a filling station robbery in Lynchburg Virginia. Two girls in the car with them Helen Davis and Margaret Duncan were also held while relatives were sought. The cash register yielded 47 dollars and investigators checked a possibly stolen car tied to Greensboro and other North Carolina holdups.
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Lynchburg
Marvin Rice
Mount Airy
N. C
James W. Rogers
Chicago
Helen Davis
Margaret Duncan
Charleston
W. Va
Roanoke
W. Y. Andrews
Rice
Rogers
Bedford
Greensboro
Reidsville
Bedford Road
Doug Leads Growth of Young Doug Fir on Rich Soils
On fertile soils young Doug las fir trees show rapid growth exceeding three feet annually, indicating strong site conditions for early height gain and potential timber value.
Elevator blaze devours granary as two tugs fight flames
A fire atop a granary structure rapidly engulfed the building within an hour. One man died from burns after being carried from the elevator and another was forced into the river by the blast. Five tugs and motor engines battled the blaze with extensive water streams, but efforts were hampered as the west wall threatened collapse.
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Anather
Chicago
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