Exchange club hears NC president Dr. R G Flowers
Dr Ralph C Flowers of Winston Salem state president of the National Exchange clubs spoke to the local Exchange Club at the YWCA hut. He outlined plans for more NC clubs and noted favorable comments from William H Beck Jr national president. Visitors were James Brooks and W F Robinette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Flowers
Winston-Salem
National Exchange Clubs
C. V. Lackey
Harry Whitestoom
Philadelphia
Flowers
North Carolina
William H. Beck, Jr
Lowell B. Cooper
Asheville
Sedgefield
B T U Banquet Tonight At Green Street Church
Miss Winnie Rickett state BTU secretary and Wilbur Hutchens will deliver principal addresses at a BTU banquet for all city groups at Green Street Baptist Church tonight at 7. John Reavis will be toastmaster. Special music featured. Hutchens speaks on Evolution of B T U and Rickett on Training workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Rickett
The
Baptist Training Union
Wilbur Hutchens
Green Street Baptist Church
Green Street Church
John Reavis
E. M. Blakely
Ollie Hutchens
A. Lincoln Falk
Burgess Leonard
Co. N. Royas
Johnsie Pugh
W. B. Crissman
W. E. Crissman
Argie Wood
Mr. Hutchens
Miss Rickett
Death of Joseph H Whicker in Kernersville at 93
Joseph H Whicker 93 died at home in Kernersville after a long life as a tobacco farmer. His funeral was Thursday at 2:00 p m from his home and Sedge Garden Methodist Church with Rev Bod y Nifong and Rev A Fagg presiding. Interment followed in the church graveyard. He married Mary Bodenheimer in 1848 and survived by four sons including Leo Whicker of Kernersville and Tiubert Whicker, a North Wilkesboro attorney. three daughters including Mrs Sapp, J R Thomas of Winston Salem, and Louray Williams. thirty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. one brother George Whicker and one sister Mrs Julia Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Whicker
Kernersville
Sedge Garden Methodist Eer Church
Gody Nifong
Dg. A. Fagg
Mr. Whicker
Sedge Garden
Mary Bodenheimer
BR. C
Leo Whicker
George Whicker
Kernesville
Julia Marshall
New Deal Labor Shortage Sparks Bipartisan Views
Dodd defends social security as essential and notes some profits may yield labor stability. He argues consumer prices rise partly from benefits, partly from dividends. He praises some New Deal ideas while criticizing speed of changes and cites business willingness to share costs.
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Roosevelt
Kansas Coolidge
White House
Dodd
Thirteen Bird Species Visit One Feeding Station
Mrs. M. Hall's residence at 905 Montheu avenue became a morning avian hotspot as thirteen species, including Wood Thrush Downey Woodpecker Cardinal Mockingbird Blue Jay and Bay Breasted Warbler rare in this area, were observed feeding.
Auto production shows decline
New York February 8 Sharply curtailed automobile production this week reduced the Associated Press index of industrial activity to 80.4 from 82.2 last week. Unusual weather conditions and stock levels contribute to the decline alongside caution before the spring selling season. Cotton manufacturing and residential building also fell beyond seasonal expectations while railroad carloadings rose due to cold weather boosting coal movement and electric power production reached a record peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Miss Freeman Taken By Death in High Point
Annie Blanche Freeman died at 717 Morris Street at 3 30 this morning after several weeks illness. Born July 2 1872 in Stanley County she lived in High Point since 1904. She was a Wesley Memorial Methodist member and is survived by brother N Lee Freeman and sister Mrs W D Stedman. Funeral at home Sunday 3 PM conducted by Dr W A Lambeth with Oakwood Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Blanche Freeman
Morris Street
Stanley County
John J
Eleanor Russell Freeman
High Point
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
N. Lee Freeman
W. D. Stedman
Asheboro
W. A. Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Church
Oakwood Cemery
Funeral set for Mrs Myrtle Waldon Hill at Oakwood
Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Waldon Hill 35 who died at Duke hospital Durham will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from her sister Mrs Frank Waldon 800 Smith Street with Rev C N Royal pastor Green Street Baptist Church. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle W. Hill
Myrtle Waldon Hill
Duke Hospital
Durham
Frank Waldon
Smith Street
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Two Trainmen Die in Local Derailment
Two trainmen were fatally scalded and died about seven hours after a Jacksonville to Columbia local wreck. Several passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. Railway officials opened an investigation with no immediate conclusion. The first four units derailed after the locomotive. a relief train from Columbia arrived to clear tracks and take passengers onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Railway accident relief train aids injured in Allendale
Hospital officials reported nurses met a relief train from Allendale where a derailment killed one trainman and fatally burned fireman S. A. Orr who died later. Engineer Charles McNeill’s body was sent to his home for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Allendale
A. Orr
Charles McNeill
Senate Farm Bill Debate Intensifies Ahead of May Vote
Senator Connally proposed a debenture certificate subsidy paying half the tariff value to surplus farmers. Redeemable at 98 cents on the dollar, the certificates could cover duties. Subsidies set for cotton four cents per pound, corn 7 1/2 cents, tobacco two cents, wheat 21 cents per bushel, and rice 12 cents. The House sent to the President a deficiency bill totaling $296,185,000 for prior AAA contract beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Connally
D-Tex
Ledter McNary
Treasury
House
Supreme Court
Duke Professor to Speak at Wesley Memorial Service
The Rev. H. E. Myers head of Duke University's undergraduate Bible department will preach at 11 o'clock tomorrow. He will discuss Jesus' Measure of Righteousness and later teach a course on The Teachings of Jesus at a Standard Training School session set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Myers
Duke University
Wesley Memorial Church
Trinity College
Boston University
Duke School of Religion
Tragic Arctic Rescue Attempt Fails To Reach Icebound Island
An expedition carrying food to an icebound island ends in tragedy as seven men are stranded on treacherous ice. Sergeant Hunter dies. others are exhausted or rescued as the crew of the Travis fights darkness to salvage supplies and reach Tan gier. Island residents stranded in Crisfield earlier in the freeze are among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Millard Tawes
Travis
Coast Guard
Tawes
Red Cross
Crisfield
Thompson
Tillett
Sergeant Hunter
Beining
Hunter
McCready
George
Disney
Norfolk
Smith Island
Chesapeake Bay Islands
Chicago produce market report highlights steady prices
Chicago dairy and egg prices hold steady on February 8 with butter at 7,329 and eggs at 8,482, firms for extra firsts and current receipts. Local grades show cara 26 percent and 26 percent for firsts, with unchanged overall sentiment and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Death of Former Vice President Curtis Stuns Capitol
Former vice president Charles Curtis died from a heart attack at 10 25 this date after a period of illness. He served in the House from 1892 to 1907, then in the Senate until his vice presidency in 1929. Plans for funeral arrangements are pending with Mrs Dolly Gann and family notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gann
Longworth
George H. Calver
Capital
Curtis
Charles Curtis
United States of America
House
Senate
Edward Everet Gann
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Dolly Gann
Mr. Gann
Lola Williams
Webster Knight
Providence
R. I
C. P. George
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Harry K. Curtis
Taso
N. M
Elizabeth Colvin
Topeka
Chicago
Miss Williams
Landon
Trio Suspended and Probe Begun
Governor Graves announced a preliminary investigation into a prison truck fire that killed several prisoners and left two survivors. The convoy, carrying a drum of gasoline to clear highways after heavy snowfall, violated rules by mixing fuel with prisoners. Guards freed some victims, but others perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Middlebrooks
Wasson
New York Cotton Futures Open Steady With Small Gains
Cotton futures opened steady with modest gains as Liverpool cables supported buying. Prices listed for Marcel May July October December January show mixed near term strength. Trading started quiet, near months in demand while offerings remained light. first hour ends with 2 to 6 point net advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Liverpool
Marcel
Migration Rhythm of the Humming Bird Over the Gulf
The article notes twice yearly migration journeys as a humming bird crosses the Gulf of Mexico on seasonal flights. It highlights the bird’s travel pattern and the Gulf corridor as a migratory route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Would-Be Burglar Foiled In Empty Bank Building
A would be thief attempted entry at a bank building using a skylight but found the Commercial National Bank empty since months. Footprints led from an upstairs window to the skylight, yet nothing was stolen and no clear exit was found. Police reported no recovery of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Efirdy
American Injured in Winter Games Practice Run
An American skater suffered minor injuries in a practice on an Olympic chute but was hospitalized and later cleared to compete. Canada remained dominant after a first round, defeating Austria 5 2 with only one goal after the first period. England, Poland and Latvia posted wins as Poland crushed Latvia 9 2. In women's alpine, Christel Cranz and Kathe Grasegger led the field though American skiers did not threaten the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Canada
Dominion Stars
Austria
England
Poland
Japan
Latvia
Christel Cranz
Kathe Grasegger
United States
AAA May Be Revived Through Constitutional Amendment
In Jackson Mississippi February 8 1937 Southern farmers hear M L Wilson assistant secretary of agriculture say the agricultural adjustment administration could be revived by a constitutional amendment He adds he is not urging nor discouraging such a move noting the supreme court ruling is a legal last resort but the people themselves may drive change if they demand national power over agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
M. L. Wilson
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Wilson
Association of Southern Agricultural Workers
Supreme Court
AAA
Bank Robbery Trial Nears Verdict for Murph y and Spivey
Raleigh worded reports say arguments resumed today in the trial of Graham Murphy of Burlington and Dewey Spivey of Sanford charged with a bank robbery at Apex. Jurors expected to hear the case this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Graham Murphy
Burlington
Dewey Spivey
Sanford
Apex
WPA Funds Approved for Cleveland Airport Improvement
The Works Progress Administration allocates 2,800,000 dollars for airport improvement work at Cleveland airport, signaling federal support for modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Cleveland
Comet Collision Odds Cited by Astronomer
An astronomer says the chance of a comet striking Earth is one in twenty million years, highlighting the rarity of a catastrophic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Astronomere
Olson Accused of Aiding Crime in Minnesota
Olson faces accusations of aiding crime in Minnesota amid broader threats to press freedom. Editors, Congress, and the American Newspaper Publishers Association warn that pending federal bills could cripple the press, with Elisha Hanson denouncing Roosevelt-era measures and opposing the Black 30 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Hanson
Hanson
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Investigators Say Vice Is Rampant In Twin Cities
Police and city leaders clash over claims of organized prostitution tied to officials. Alibi testimony centers on Kid Cann and the Liggett slaying with witnesses placing Cann at different times as attorneys plan further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Frank Forestal
Thomas F. Latimer
Simmons
League
Kid Cann
Liggett
Legett
Edith Liggett
Wesley Andersch
Egyptians Seek Summer Shelter From Desert Beasts
In Egypt many villagers sleep in cup like structures during the hot months to avoid deadly scorpions and snakes that abound in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Funeral services held for Mrs Harm Harmon
Funeral services for Mrs Ragan Harmon of 606 W Main Street were held yesterday at 3 PM at Central Friends Church with ministers from several local churches officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. pallbearers included family and community members. The service drew widespread local attendance and featured musical tributes by Dorothy Hoskins Anna Denhall J Gurney Briggs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan Harmon
Mainstreet
BE. T. Men
Tom A. 5Y
Central Friends Churé
W. A. Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Church
Howard Hartzell
Mary's Episcopal Church
Norwood Bowne
Epis Church
IL Ha
Dorothy Hoskins
Anna Denhall
J. Gurney Briggs
John Gurney Briggs
Father
Mankind
Idle Congressmen Regret Slow Farm Program Funding
Congress debates funding shifts totaling about $1.5 billion across agencies. The President proposes reallocating $200 million to the Works Progress Administration for job creation while plans to repeal three crop control acts proceed. Senators warn of constitutional hurdles as they move toward revised farm legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progs Administration
Roosevelt
Congress
Kerr-S Tobacco
Senate
Robinson
Borah
R-Ida
Pope
D-Ida
AAA
Pike Swallows Larger Fish Than Itself
The pike can swallow prey larger than its own size, demonstrating surprising jaw and body flexibility as it ambushes and consumes sizable fish in its habitat.
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R. G. Flowers
State Exchange Club
Local Exchange Club
Chicago Grain
Adams
Adams Millis
Alaska
Alco
Sss
Sss Eeee
Eave Seea
Aviation Corp
Esse
Eeerre Bald Loco
Seeevees Balto
Bendix
Eves Esssters
Cannon Mills
Bere
Ches
Ohio
Chrysler
Curtin Wright
du Pont de Nem
Ccoe
Blee Pow
Geek Oakes
Graham Paige
Hudson
Ohms
Manville
Esess
Kelvinator
Ceee Ghee
Oenner PN
Lorillard
Nash
Cde
Snsn
Dessa Nees
Otis Elev
Penn
Penn R R . Cee
Pullman
Radio Pr Bn
COOG
Bobbie
Repub
Seaboard
Seas
Soas
Socony Varnume
Sperry Corp
Gabe Bea
Sne
Texas Corp
UN Carbide
Union Pac
Alre Corp
SPIE
Sass Tech Onal
Ies
Tee United Gas Imp Rss
Isda
Rey Tobr
Sears Roebuck
Bite
United Drug U
Ind Alco
Woolworth
Jlyethene
Ooteeae
Miss Freeman
DR. H. EB. Myers
U. S
Olson
Minnesota
Mrs
Harme
Congi
Recotion Finance Corporation
Cou
Sechrest’s Mutual Funeral Association
Dan C. Boney
North Main Street
J. W. Sechrest & Son
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