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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1933
Page
8
G W Mountcastle a Columbia area banker and executive reportedly declined a federal job as general fiscal head for several Federal land bank organizations in Washington DC. The position carried about 10000 dollars annually and required relocation, which he refused to accept.
Funeral services for Lee H. Harvell burned to death at his home near the city were held at the First Baptist church with Dr. A B. Conrad officiating. Burial followed beside his wife in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers included L D Ridge A G Kirkman Grady Newton P A Chamberlain A B Bowen W B Delk Zeno Clodfelter and Paul Spencer. A trio sang Rock of Ages and Jesus Lover of My Soul accompanied by Mrs H D Sears.
The Amazon river runs about 3400 miles with a 150 mile mouth. The post office registry system began in 1854. An average adult has roughly 28 pounds of blood.
J R Currey of the Lyles Chevrolet Co reports strong business prospects after touring General Motors’ proving ground in Detroit. W E Heller outlined the 1934 Chevrolet line and policies while dealers tested models on hills, rough roads, and a speed track. Currey praised knee action front wheels and other features, predicting a bright year ahead.
Three new scout troops were formed this week in High Point and nearby. Troop No 12 organized at North Main Street Baptist Church with Scoutmaster A P Samuels and 11 boys. A Negro troop No 9 started at William Penn High School with Scoutmaster B Steele and 10 boys. A third troop in Cooleemee lists Scoutmaster T H Muske and eight boys with Tom Webb J O Moody and J W Foster as committee men.
The League of Nations issued America's NRA code in French English and German. London confectioners showcased 2000 candy varieties at a 1933 convention, with one firm exhibiting 22 tons of sweets. Germany consumes over 1,000,000 barrels of salted herring yearly.
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