Baby Dies In Fire Of Christmas Tree
In Memphis on Christmas Eve two month old Clara Marie Schmidt perished when a Christmas tree ignited from a faulty light wire and cotton at the base. Father Ernest Schmidt rushed to save his six other children, but the infant remained unnoticed in a chair as firemen arrived to recover the charred scene.
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Memphis
Tenn
Clara Marie Schmidt
Ernest M. Schmidt
Marton
Ark
Schmidt
Clara Marie
Clergyman Seeks Self Marriage Opinion
In Raleigh on December 24 a clergyman asked an attorney whether he could marry himself. The office ruled that he could not legally officiate at his own acting marriage.
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Raleigh
There Are No Shakes in the Hawaiian Islands
A concise note claims the Hawaiian islands report no tremors or shakes at this time, with officials urging calm and offering safety guidance for residents and visitors. No further details or measurements are provided.
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Hawaiian Islands
Christmas Parties By Moose Shine Community Spirit
The High Point Moose lodge staged a Christmas party at the lodge hall Tuesday night, and Moose women hosted a day nursery party for children yesterday. The donors provided shoes, underwear, overalls, socks, sweaters, toys, and fruit, while Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse from Richardson's Department Store attended. Walter L. York has temporarily resigned as lodge director to spend several months in Florida.
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High Point Lodge of Moose
Ladies of the Moose
Santa Claus
Mickey Mouse
Richardson’s Department Store
Walter L. York
Moose Lodge
Florida
Auto Workers Aim for Nationwide Collective Bargaining
The United Auto Workers announced plans to sign collective bargaining agreements with every auto unit from parts makers to the big three Chrysler Ford and General Motors. Homer Martin said unions would pursue negotiations with General Motors and Ford, noting Chrysler has been cooperative. Executives monitor strike effects on production as the drive unfolds.
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Associated Press
Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Homer Martin
General Motors Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
Martin
Wet Counties Oppose State Control Of Liquor Receipts
Representatives from North Carolina s 17 liquor selling counties say they will oppose any move to deprive counties of revenue from alcohol sales Local groups passed resolutions asserting that law enforcement and store management must stay local No direct reference to a liquor study commission bill proposing state supervision and a county option for liquor sales and revenue sharing The bill would be introduced at the next legislative session and would allocate four fifths of profits to counties and one fifth to the state
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Raleigh
Liquor-Study Commission
Mquor Sales
Slenderizing Marian Martin Frock Pattern 9028
Pattern 9028 offers a slenderizing frock with a veste front and sweeping skirt panel. It features long or short sleeves integrated with the yoke to broaden shoulders and slim hips, with fabric options and a diagrammed sew chart. Order details and sizing span 16 through 46, with postage for pattern and book options available.
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Marian Martin
Enterprise
Pattern Department
18Th Street
New York
N. Y
Fair Trade Law Sought For N C In 1937 Legislature
Statesville reports that the North Carolina Fair Tax Association plans a fair trade law in the 1937 legislature. Secretary J Paul Leonard says directors and the state advisory committee will discuss the measure at a Raleigh meeting before the general assembly. He notes influence from the Robinson Patman act and cites concerns over fair pricing for producers and distributors.
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Statesville
California
Illinois
Supreme Court
J. Paul Leonard
North Carolina Fair Tax Association
Leonard
Raleigh
General Assembly
David Owens
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Charlotte
Relief In Taxes Be Sought For Greensboro Tornado Victims
Guilford county officials will sponsor a legislature measure next year to relieve tornado victims in Greensboro of tax burdens on wrecked property. The April 2 storm damaged many buildings, which had been taxed at full value as of April 1 just before becoming debris.
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Greenloro
Guilford County
Greensboro
Treasure of Former Chinese Emperors Valued at Over 20 Million
A historic collection connected to Chinese emperors is valued at more than 20 million dollars. The precise contents and provenance are described in the current appraisal, with experts noting the extraordinary rarity and significance of the artifacts.
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China
Welfare gains in North Carolina highlighted by state official
W T Bost, state welfare commissioner, reported that the greatest advancement in North Carolina public welfare came from increased local awareness and county cooperation. Governor Ehringhaus helped secure a 225000 dollar federal grant enabling active welfare services in all 100 counties. The summary notes need for legislation to participate fully in federal programs and urges counties to fund matching shares for underprivileged groups and admin costs. A lack of juvenile delinquency facilities was also noted.
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Raleigh
W. T. Bost
North Carolina
Ancient Greek astronomer estimates earth’s circumference
About twenty centuries ago Eratosthenes calculated the earth’s circumference as roughly twenty five thousand miles. Modern measurement puts the figure at about twenty four thousand eight hundred ninety nine miles.
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Eratocthenes
BC Relieves Headaches In A Hurry
Advertisement touts BC as fast relief for headaches neuralgia muscular aches and colds. It claims non opium ingredients and mentions use for menstrual and backache pains. Available in 10¢ and 250 sizes and at fountains.
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East Commerce St
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Yow’s Funeral Home
Christ
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Corner
North Main & Commerce
Ingram
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