Dr. S. W. Taylor to Speak at Watch Night Service
Dr. S. W. Taylor district superintendent of the High Point district Methodist Church will deliver the New Year sermon at First Methodist Church during the Watch Night service from 11 15 p m to midnight tonight A special musical program is planned At 7 30 p m the evening service features Presentation of The Methodist Advance by Mrs S S Coe A Koonce Ralph Vance and Rev Clay Madison An informal discussion follows between services with adults meeting in the church office and youths in the basement auditorium The Litany of Consecration will be used and a closing benediction will conclude the service
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S. W. Taylor
High Point Trict
First Methodist Church
Methodist Advance
S. S. Coe
A. Koonce
Ralph Vance
Clay Madison
Woodmen to Hold Annual Meeting in Asheboro
The Woodmen of the World camps from Asheboro Thomasville Denton Greensboro and Randleman will meet in Asheboro Tuesday at 7 30 p m for the annual installation of local officers T E Newton state manager Ted Consul of Kinston will install the officers for the year Charles A Hines national director and Charles T Hagan Jr head clerk will participate Invitations have been sent to visiting Woodmen and the local camp members.
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Asheboro
Woodmen of the World
Thomasville
Denton
Greensboro
Randleman
T. E. Newton
Ted Consul
Kinston
Charles A. Hines
Charles T. Hagan, Jr
This Week at Center Theatres Big Screen Lineup
The Center shows a busy week with late shows featuring Everything Happens at Night and a Swan e River pair. Daily programs include A list films with Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Bing Crosby and Wren cartoons plus serial chapters and various shorts. Local news, weather, and center promotions complete the program slate.
Social Service Exchange Efficiency Cited in City Chest Work
The Social Service Exchange processed over 1100 clearances for more than 900 families during the Empty Stocking Fund distribution with fewer than 3 percent delivery failures. The year featured high achievements for the Community Chest despite funding limits, as 286 cities raised $51,141,431, 4 percent above 1939.
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Social Service Exchange
Fire Department
Boy Scouts
New York City
High Point
N. C
Carolina
Dalton Myers New Law Firm Forms in High Point
Carter Dalton and Jobin A. Myers announce the formation of a general practice law firm named Dalton Myers with offices in the Professional Building in High Point. Dalton, a UNC and Harvard Law School graduate, has practiced since 1913. Myers, a Duke graduate, has practiced since 1936 and has long been associated with Dalton.
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Messrs
Carter Dalton
Jobin A. Myers
Mr. Dalton
University of North Carolina
Harvard Law School
High Point
Mr. Myers
Duke University
Duke Law School
Winners in Christmas Lighting Contest to Turn On Tonight
Prize winners in the Christmas home lighting and decorating contest will have their lights turned on tonight for passersby to view. Sponsored by the Merchants' Association, the three winners include homes of R. K. Young at 726 Florham Avenue, Dr. Walkup K. McCain at 800 Sunset Drive, and Horace B. Haworth at 411 Edgedale Drive.
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Merchants ‘Association
R. K. Young
Florham Avenue
Walkup K. McCain
Sunset Drive
Horace
Violations Of North Carolina Labor Laws In November
State Department of Labor reports 343 establishments inspected in November with 794 violations found, 151 compliance visits, 420 conferences, and 10 555 employees affected. Violations include 272 safety code, 193 child labor, 133 sanitation, 72 hour, 60 time records, 32 drinking water, 9 seating for women, and 223 miscellaneous. Prosecutions issued for six firms including restaurants and a bakery, with fines and penalties imposed or continued by court actions.
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State Department of Labor
Department
J. R. Pierce
Department of Labor
Motor Company
Illusion Seen in Photograph Sparks Comment
The Enterprise reports a curious optical image in a photograph on page two. A Nazi crew appears to lift an Allied mine from the sea with a shadowed figure resembling a long haired man visible near the center. The illusion becomes clearer when the picture is rotated slightly.
Manchukuo Considers Ticket System for Daily Goods
A Beijing era report says the Manchukuo government may soon implement a ticketing scheme to curb purchases of certain daily necessities. Officials cited aim to ration scarce supplies and prevent hoarding as prices rise.
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Manchukuo
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