High Birth Rate in November In Davidson County
November vital statistics show births leading deaths by about four to one in Davidson County. Assist by area: Lexington 28 births, Thomasville 23. deaths include 3 in Lexington and 11 in Thomasville with township differences. Apoplexy highest killer. influenza rare. six stillbirths and three premature births noted.
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Davidson County
Lexington
Ords of
Thomasville
Thomasville Township
Lexington Township
Conrad Hill
Boone Township
Cotton Grove Township
Midway
Tyre
Emmons
Conrad Hill Townshhip
Christmas in Holy Land Shifts in Eastern Church Emphasis
The article notes restricted worship at the Grotto of the Birth during Christmas Eve for Catholics and Anglicans while Greek Orthodox rites proceed at the convent. It contrasts the growing importance of Christmas in the Holy Land with Easter, and recalls the late adoption of Christmas gift giving among local children.
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Christ
Holy Land
Rome
Judea
New Sea Freeze Method Keeps Fish Fresh Nine Months
Kiel Germany reports a new freezing method that preserves fish for more than nine months. Fish are dipped in a salt solution at about four degrees Fahrenheit, and the trawler quickly freezes them in seconds without altering the fiber.
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Kiel
Germany
A Well Painted Roof Prevents Leaks and Decay
A discussion on roof maintenance stresses regular repainting to prevent leaks and corrosion. It notes painting forms a moisture proof film, protects tin and wood, and that tin roofs need repainting every two years while shingled roofs can wait four to five years. For new roofs dipping and brushing coats ensure even color, with modern colors offering affordable remodeling without changing the house outline.
Flashes Of Life and Global Tidbits Across Cities
Granada prepares for a former deputy to be ordained a priest tomorrow and his wife to join a Seville convent. Istanbul marks four Christmas celebrations for different communities. Porto Rico imports Christmas trees from New England. Berlin sees rockets as popular toys. Tokyo urges royal family thrift by not exchanging New Year gifts. New York reports Proletos restaurant bankruptcy with over 100000 dollars liabilities. Boston notes jewels and bank book found in Babe Ruth’s first wife’s safe-deposit box.
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Granada
Spain
Conde Aldama
Seville
Tokyo
Hirohito
Boston
Babe Ruth
Japan fixes police height minimum at five feet two
Tokyo announces a new rule setting the minimum height for police candidates at five feet two inches signaling a shift in national standards. The report notes Japan's population context alongside this reform.
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Tokyo
Japan
Turkish Women Demand Equal Rights After Wage Strike
Turkish women have emerged from domestic roles to push for equality with men. A strike at the Turkish Forest Exploration Company led to women earning the same pay as men, up from half the wage before the action.
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Constantinople
Turkish Forest Exploration Company
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on County Road Tax
Lexington reports the Supreme Court reversed Judge Clement in the county city road tax mandamus case. It orders funds withheld from 1928 and 1929 road taxes to be remitted to the three county towns' treasuries. Officials consider reimbursing interest costs and settle with stakeholders led by Sheriff Fred C. Sink.
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Lexington
Supreme Court
Clement
Board of County Commissioners
C. H. B. Leonard
Fred C. Sink
Dr Childs Addresses Lexington Rotarians
Dr B G Childs professor of psychology at Duke university spoke to the Lexington Rotary club about adolescent boys being serious thinkers and the need to understand their nature and provide steady sympathy through this critical life period.
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Lexington
B. G. Childs
Duke University
Fishermen Drowned in Storm Off San Lucar de Barrameda
Four fishermen died and substantial damage was reported after a strong coastal storm swept the area near San Lucar de Barrameda Spain on December 24.
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San Lucar DE Barrameda
Spain
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Jack Egan
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Joseph Schildkraut
The
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Genegy
McDonald Service Stores, Inc
Charlie Adams, Jr
A. L. Stevens, Ass
Schulte United and
Millers, Inc
High Point
George Washington Cafe
High Point Candy Kitchen
SUNS
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Santa
Belk - Stevens Co
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