Tax Re-Enactment Seems Assured in Legislature
Raleigh December 29 The 1935 general assembly moves toward re enacting the three cent general sales tax levied two years ago as an emergency measure Governor Ehringhaus signals support though not committing final plan Debate shows 16 legislators in favor of the levy with 2 opposing and 18 undecided Some propose a luxury tax or gross sales tax to modify or replace the current levy The Republican stance denounces the tax as unfair and suggests changes to reduce collector counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Joynes Macfarlan
Associated Press
Raleigh
Ernor Ehringhaus
Cnue
Iss Newman
House Cher
New Hanover
Senate
Wilthat
General Assembly
Fighteen Mem
Republican
Muir Stars In Desirable at Broad Theatre Opening
Jean Muir headlines Desirable at the Broad with an all star cast led by George Brent Verree and John Halliday. The story follows a sheltered finishing school girl drawn into romance and scandal as she meets the world she has never known. Additional acts include a cartoon Mules Leave Home and Oh Sailor Behave with a newsreel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Muir
George Brent
Verree
John Halliday
Mary McCall, Jr
Uret
Sailor
Warner
Broadhurst
Archie Mayo
Verree Teasdale
Charles Starratt
Mary McCall
Pomona Textile Property Sold in Greensboro
The Hunter Manufacturing and Commission Company purchased all the Pomona Mills assets subject to court confirmation for 649000 in cash, with 300000 to be represented by six notes. The sale covers a spinning mill, weaving, finishing, and other facilities plus three warehouses and a dairy farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Hunter Manufacturing and Commission Company
Richard C. Kelly
Pomona Mills, Incorporated
Superior Court
Hunter Company
Norman A. Boren
Local Y M C A Institute Delegates Attend Camp Herman
Clyde Teague of this city serves as the official representative of the local Y M C A at the club leaders and camp counselors institute this weekend at Camp Herman of the Cone Memorial Y M C A. Dr Walter L Stone of the Y M C A Graduate School Nashville Tenn. is a special speaker. Delegates also attend from Winston Salem Spencer Kannapolis Greensboro Spopy Leaksville North Spray and School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Teague
Herman
Cone Memorial Y
Walter L. Stone
Nashville
Submergence Skill of the Cormorant Documented
The article notes that the cormorant’s body is lighter than water allowing easier submersion. It highlights the bird’s ability to dive with minimal effort relative to water displacement.
Emancipation Day programs outlined by Negro ministerial union
The Negro Ministerial Union announces a January 1 Emancipation Day program at St Marks church with floats from city churches and a historical sketch by Prof. C. IL of A and T College. Recitations, music, and remarks follow as community leaders prepare to honor the 1863 proclamation. Visiting dignitaries and local students are noted along with a Christmas tree drive by the Blue Eagle club aiding 215 needy children.
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Negro Ministerial Union
Meeds
St. Marks v
Penn High School
Co IL
A. and
T. College
Rev. White
Ume
Muaie
W. T. Lomax
J. B. Melton
Dunbar
Asalee Palem
Mary Pinnix
Area Bolo
J. F. Dunn
Greens
J. B. Meekina
Kirby
Town
America
BL Club
Blue Eagle Club
Louie Casselle
H. C. Eeeles
Thomas Martin
Curtis Frost
Motion Picture Guide: Weekly theater picks and classifications
A Motion Picture Guide lists seven reviewing organizations and audience categories to help parents choose films. Highlights include Flirtation Walk a family friendly comedy at First National, Behold My Wife a drama for adults and young people, The Little Minister a family feature, Silver Streak a family title with junior matinee, and Desirable a drama about a selfish actress mother with a focus on character growth.
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The
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society of New England Women
General Federation of Women's Clubs
California Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Council of Jewish Women
Woman's University Club of Los Angeles
United Church Brotherhood
Wife
Paramount
Paramount Theatre
Mitchel Leisen
Sylvia Sidney
Gene Raymond
H. B. Warner
Julette Compton
Laura Hope Crews
Sir Gilbert Parker
New York
Local visitors spend holidays with Asheboro hosts
John Lindsay Jr. spends the weekend in Asheboro as a guest of Harold Walker. Mr and Mrs Howard E Gercken and their daughter Crystal have returned to Teaneck New Jersey after visiting Mr and Mrs C H Risch at 606 Hillcrest Drive over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindsay, Jr
Asheboro
Harold Walker
Howard E. Gercken
Crystal
Teaneck
N. J
C. H. Risch
Hillcrest Drive
Waterproofing method for matches using shel lac solution
A creamy mixture is prepared by dissolving shel lac in denatured alcohol and dipping match heads to waterproof them.
Soil erosion affects three quarters of cultivated lands
The report states that 75 percent of all cultivated lands in the country suffer soil erosion.
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Jovernor
Muir
T Broadhurst
Pomona Textile Property
Hunter Manufacturing Company
Y.M.C. A. Institute
Thomas B. Smith
R. Sauber
Usher
Negro History Club
William Penn High School
Jessie Baldwin
Henry Truesdale
Charles Hinson
Catherine Ross
Lucille Withers
Samuel Massey
Virginia Horton
Barney Humphrey
Herbert Jones
New York City
E. D. Ford
Rev
J. E. Melton
Fairview Street
Ruby Stockton
Reidsville
Mamie Roger
Leonard Street
Leone Moore
Chester
Penn
Bennett College
Anne Elizabeth Leach
Bennett
Viola Stovall
Dinwidie, Va
Mattie Paschell
Alabama
Lorenzo Poe
Washington“ School
Areng
Poe
Ntersville
Motion Picture Guide
First National
Dkr
Frank Borzage
Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Pat O'Brien
Louis Edelson
West Point
Little Minister
Rko-Ra
Richard Wallace
Katherine Hepburn
John Beal
Alan Hare
Lumsden
Hare
Andy Clyde
Thrums
Family
Rko-Radio
Thomas Atkins
Sally Blane
Charles Starrett
Hardie Albright
William Farnum
Irving Pichel
Arthur Lake
Boulder Dam
Wright
Topcoats & O’ Coats
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Sedgefield Wright
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Wright's
Main St
High Point, N. C
South Elm St
N.C
North Trade St
Winston-Salem
N. C
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