High Point Appeals for Lunch Funds for 430 Needy Children
A city campaign in High Point launches February 12 to raise $2,000 for hot lunches through March for 430 undernourished children aged six to twelve. Grover Jones, city attorney, heads Have-A-Heart Drive with Mrs. H. S. Coffield and a large committee mobilizing schools, clubs, and churches to support hungry youngsters.
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Junior Service League
Grover Jones
H. S. Coffield
High Point
Parent- Teacher Council
Jones
Coffield
Robert Sechrest
A. W. Klemme
EB. S. Wall
H. D. Sears
Levi Hayworth
A. T. Wishart
B. W. Hackney
Jesse Washburn
Garnet Pollock
P. Y. Adams
I. T. Mann
J. H. Stallings
Royster Thurman
H. G. Ilderton
Fred Hicks
Frank Wall
Howard S. Hartzell
Hunter Dalton
C. H. Rhodes
W. B. Thomas
C. A. McIntosh
J. C. Abels
A. E. Frazier
W. A. Stalnaker
W. W. Lentz
J. W. Woollen
Horace Hayworth
E. C. Bryant
Gaston Johnson
Katherine Raymond
Leverett Marsh
Herman Smith
P. m
H. P. Morrison
Geddie Strickland
C. E. Ferree
J. S. Forward
Emma Harris
F. L. Hedrick
D. S. Setleff
W. C. Edwards
D. S. Cecil
H. A. Harper
Pearl Bumgarner
M. Lambert
Lilly Causey
R. B. Culler
Hobart Bryant
W. T. Tice
S. F. Bufe
H. P. Harden
R. S. Quigley
Cc. C. Hampp
George Robb
Holt McPherson
Dan Schroder
F. E. Whitescarver
J. H. McCall
Hugh Smart
E. Z. Jones
Bees Flock From Hive In Eight Mile Forage Flight
A report notes bees leave the hive to search for food over a distance of about eight miles. The movement reflects their foraging behavior as colonies exploit nearby nectar sources.
State real estate bill aims to protect the public in North Carolina
A group of officials from the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards met in Winston-Salem to polish a bill outlawing wildcat real estate speculation. Led by H K Ogburn, the plan would license realtors, require legal knowledge and good character, and present the measure to the General Assembly with Do Phillips directing.
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North Carolina
North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards
Winston-Salem
Hanselle Hester
Roy L. Deal
Legislative Committee of the
State Association
General Assembly
H. Kapp Ogburn
Do. E. Phillips
Durham
M. W. Nash
E. M. Shepherd
J. I. Clendenin
Raleigh
Henry V. Koonts
High Point
Tom Henderson
Charlotte
B. W. Moseley
Greensboro
W. G. Adams
Asheville
Robbery Trial Nears End in Lumberton Case
In Lumberton on Feb 3 the robbery trial of three Indians, Lewis Brooks Jimmy Lowry and Lonnie Oxendine, accused of stealing 3000 from an elderly Negro family last December moved toward verdict. Drucilla Watson testified that the men wounded her brother and sister and struck her with a shotgun before digging up the money and dividing old bills and coins in salt sacks while firing over the household.
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Lumberton
Drucilla Watson
Lewis Brooks
Jimmy Lowry
Lonnie Oxendine
School Principals Will Hold Meeting
CHAPEL HILL Feb 38 Prof Guy B Phillips of the UNC education department announced topics for a city principals conference to be held Friday. Dialects include discipline supervision visual education vocational guidance and high school examinations. Addressing will be S G Chappell Wilson W D Halfacre North Wilkesboro K G Phillips Winston-Salem Miss Julia Groves Salisbury and Burt Johnson Goldsboro. A P Routh Greensboro president of the state principals association will preside.
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Chapel Hill
Guy B. Phillips
University of North Carolina Department of Education
S. G. Chappell
Wilson
W. D. Halfacre
North Wilkesboro
K. G. Phillips
Winston- Salem
Julia Groves
Salisbury
Burt Johnson
Goldsboro
A. P. Routh
Greensboro
The
North Carolina High School Principals’ Association
College Plans To Liquidate Debts
Dr. A D Wilcox, president of Louisburg college, said a campaign to liquidate the college’s outstanding indebtedness is nearing completion. The North Carolina Methodist conference endorsed the drive at its New Bern meeting and the church body will conduct the effort, as owner and operator of the college.
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Louisburg
A. D. Wilcox
Louisburg College
North Carolina Methodist Conference
New Bern
Local Cotton Mill Worker Killed in Lincolnton Auto Crash
Noah Mitchem, 40, a Lincolnton cotton mill worker, was killed instantly when struck by an automobile driven by Harvin Haynes, a dairy man, on the Lincolnton Newton highway. Officers called the accident unavoidable and said no charges would be filed.
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Lincolnton
Noah Mitchem
Harvin Haynes
Lincolnton-Newton
Haynes
Workers Return From Louisville Flood Mission
Eighteen of the twenty members of the Macon county flood relief unit have returned from aiding flood sufferers in Louisville Kentucky.
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Fraklin
Macon County
Louisville
Ursinus College President Emeritus Dr George Omwake Dies
Dr George Leslie Omwake aged 65 former Ursinus College president emeritus died at his Collegeville home on February 3. He served the college in multiple roles and was a respected educator in the community.
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Collegeville
George Leslie Omwake
Ursinus College
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promised Bile Flow Benefits
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as the solution to sluggish bile flow and digestive problems. It claims bile delays digestion, causes gas and constipation, and promises quick, gentle relief to make you feel “up and up” with a 25 cent price point.
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Harmleas
Carter
G Man Links Slain Doctor to Missing James Case
Federal agents and local officials traced the disappearance of Dr. Davis to a ransom demand of 85 000 in cash. His body was found with a search party including Connelly Dwight Brantley and Missouri Highway Patrol chief B Marvin Casteel. Davis, active in Howell county politics and chamber of commerce, vanished January 26 after sending for a supposed emergency case at a farm identified as Mr James.
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Dr. Davis
Connelly
Dwight Brantley
Oklahoma City
B. Marvin Casteel
Missouri Highway Patrol
Claude Garrett
Albert Crider
West Plains
Davis
James
North Fork River
Howell County
Democratic Committee
Chamber of Commerce
High Point Man Found Dead in Danville Hotel Room
J. M. Lilly of High Point North Carolina was suffocated in a Danville hotel room where a smouldering mattress caused smoke. A maid nearby alerted authorities as Lilly, a guest since February 2, was found on the floor. The coroner deemed the death accidental.
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Danville
J. M. Lilly
High Point
N. C
Lilly
Ben
Egg Found Inside Rooster Stuns Chef
Roosevelt Sherrill, chef at the New York cafe in High Point, killed a rooster and found a full sized egg inside the animal. The odd discovery followed the bird being decapitated and prepared for cleaning.
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Roosevelt Sherrill
New York
Water Needs Highlight Regional Power and Public Health
A report urges targeted water disposal facilities and expansion in larger communities. It notes undeveloped power resources in the Carolinas and recommends coordinated examination of power developments amid competing steam plants and future markets. It mentions the Santee Cooper projects, malaria control, and a $1,000,000 Charlotte water facility extension.
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Carolinas
Santee-Cooper Power and Navigation
South Carolina
Coastal
Piedmont
Charlotte
N. C
Seven Divorces Granted By Court
ASHEBORO Feb 3 Seven divorces were granted Monday as Randolph County Superior Court opened a two week civil term under Judge Felix Alley. The Harvey Holder vs J T Pugh et al case took Tuesday, with jurors to report Wednesday morning. Divorces granted: Johnnie Spencer and Ethel Spencer D M Hart and N F Hart Velma Lytton Hall and L E B Hall Belton Richardson and Frances Jenkins Richardson W E B Stout and Ina Stout T Gilbert Beard and J A Beard M C Lowdermilk and Della B Lowdermilk.
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Asheboro
Superior Court of
Randolph County
Felix Alley
Harvey Holder
J. T. Pugh
Johnnie Spencer
Ethel Spencer
D. M. Hart
N. F. Hart
Velma Lytton Hall
L. EB. Hall
Belton Richardson
Senate May Pass Relief Bill Today
Senate consideration centers on a $790 million relief appropriation to fund federal flood aid, while calls for investigations into the General Motors and Walsh Healey acts echo on Capitol Hill. Navy copper contract bids arrive, though below Navy targets, blamed on Walsh Healey act. Senate labor panel backs $50 thousand supplemental funding for La Follette civil liberties inquiry.
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General Motors
Capitol Hill
Administration
Navy
Walsh- Healey
Senate Labor Committee
Red Cross relief surpasses flood aid goal in Chapel Hill
R M Grumman reports 1700 dollars in cash donated for flood relief by the local Red Cross chapter. The Carolina playmakers and a local theater staged benefit performances raising 220 dollars.
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Chapel Hill
R. M. Grumman
Red Cross
Carolina Playmakers
Public Works Program Sent to Congress
President Roosevelt urged Congress to examine a six year public works plan aligned with highways bridges and flood control projects. He proposed a permanent planning agency to screen proposals and keep a reservoir of ready to start projects for employment during downturns. The plan would be revised annually and funded through regular budget processes.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Great Plains Committee
Resources Committee
Committee Substitute Liquor Bill Proposed and Agency Actions
A committee substitute liquor bill aims to protect small or new farmers and includes provisions for appeals on crop issues. Rep Barker and two others propose state funded gasoline terminals, a gas line inspection board, and eminent domain for pipelines if needed. A school safety zone motor vehicle damper bill and many new measures fill 26 house and six senate filings. Public hearing set on Garrett bill to end capital punishment. Nonbinding reports backed prohibiting fireworks sales, and restoring 25 percent of withheld state worker salaries for spring 1933. Budget redraft under way by appropriations and finance subcommittees.
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Barker
Durham
Gasoline Commission
Commission
Ward
Craven
Royster
Granville
Council of State
Gravely
Nash
House
Senate
Garrett
Meeting set as National Guardsmen secure GM strike zone
Over $8,000 guardsmen reinforced to keep order around the embattled Chevrolet Motor Co. area as two General Motors body plants face evacuation following a court injunction. Judge Gadola said enforcement can wait beyond 3 p.m. and that a contempt order requires proof of noncompliance. Hundreds of stay-in strikers at Fisher Body plants refuse to retreat as the deadline nears.
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Chevrolet Motor Co
General Motors
Circuit
Paul V. Gadola
Gadola
Fisher Body Company
County Eyes Purchase of Old Post Office for Space
Gaston county commissioners discuss buying the former post office building to provide additional county office space and storage. The plan signals potential real estate action in Gaston County, with decision details pending.
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Gastonia
Gaston County
Kendric Kendric on Power and Social Betterment at TVA Discussion
Dr. B. B. Kendrick argues power generation and distribution should serve universal ends, not private profit, at an American Business club dinner. He cites Mumford on balancing power with culture and warns holding companies may threaten social welfare if power remains in few hands.
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American Business Club
B. B. Kendri
Tree Valley Authority
Kendrick
Woman's College
TVA
O. Arthur Kirkman
Democratic Party
Lewis Mumford
East
West
Held For Court in Knife Attack at Jewell Cotton Mills
Ernest Hunt, a Jewell Cotton Mills employee, was held on charges stemming from an argument with Fate Matthews in January when Hunt allegedly cut Matthews with a knife. Matthews was ordered held for Superior Court. his trial was postponed due to his condition. Hunt posted bond of $550.
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Thomas VI
Ernest Hunt
Matthews
Hunt
Recorder’s Court
Chicago Produce Prices and Grades Report
Chicago newsroom notes butter and creamery specials with price ranges and grade codes for various product types. Displays unsettled figures and local carlot prices for fresh graded firsts and current receipts, indicating market activity as of February 3.
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Chicago
Local Weather Report Brief
Fragmentary climatology note reports yesterday high around 50 and low near 22 with a noon reading noted as unclear. No complete forecast or location identified.
Winds North to Jacksonville Tonight and Thursday
Moderate north and northeast winds will affect Hatteras to Jacksonville with partly overcast skies tonight and Thursday.
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Rambling Reporter Slips With Stroke News
Charles Willis suffered a slight stroke at his home and is staying with his niece B E Sensenback at 629 Drive. Doctors report paralysis has limited movement but he is stable and receiving care.
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Charles Willis
B.eb
Sensenback
Prayer Service at Wesley Memorial Church
A prayer service is postponed tonight in the Young People's department of Wesley Memorial Church at 7 30 with Dr E H B speaking on Is the Pearl of Great Price Gurney Briggs to provide music
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Young People’s Department
Wesley Memorial Me Church
Gurney Briggs
School chief Dr. T. Winger reported in serious condition
Friends of Dr. T. Winger, superintendent of schools, regret to learn his condition worsened this afternoon. He has been a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital for several weeks.
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T. Wingerdrews
Andrews
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Soil Conservation Exhibit Tour by SCS and State Extension
Local Soil Conservation Service staff attended an exhibit sponsored jointly by the Conservation Service and State Extension service aboard the Seaboard Line Railroad. A gage car hosted sound motion pictures covering conservation work statewide with emphasis on the Piedmont region attracting farmers and state officials.
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Soil Co Service
Thore
Conservation Service
State Extension Service
Seaboart Line Railroad Company
Market Follows Steels and Rail Shares In Narrow Session
New York trading opened with steeels and rails guiding the market. U S Steel led modest gains of one to three points as other issues drifted within a restricted range with quiet dealings and some moderation in prices late in the session.
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New York
U.S. Steel
Asheboro Postal Receipts Rise in January 1937
Asheboro reports January 1937 postal receipts exceeding those of 1936 with totals around 4.19 dollars more than the prior year. Administrators in Guilford seek claims against the Emma D. R estate with payment due by January deadline. notices urge claimants to present authenticated claims for recovery.
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Asheboro
Ter J. O. Redding
North Carolina
Guilford
Emma D. R
A.M Richardson
Emma D. High Point
M. W. Nash
Free Tablets Offer for High Blood Pressure in High Point
Citizens of High Point are urged to obtain a free booklet from a Chicago company about ALUMIN Essence of G tablets claimed to ease high blood pressure. The ad touts a two week treatment, noting the tablets are tasteless and purportedly reduce headaches and high blood pressure with a special process.
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High Point
Chicago
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