Community Notes and Social Highlights
Billy Barker ill at home on Thurston street neighbors regret his illness. Birth announced for Mary Elizabeth Marshall February 6 at Archdale. Greensboro District Epworth League meets tonight at 7:30 at Wesley Memorial. Mr and Mrs O B Bonner and Mr and Mrs Gratton Foy entertain at bridge Monday evening at the Country club. Neighborhood Bible class meets tonight at 7:30 with Mrs J A Loflin 211 Kennedy street. Mrs J W Harriss, Mrs Comer Covington and family return from a ten day Florida visit covering Lakeland St Petersburg and Tampa with a side trip to the state fair in Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Bonner
J. A. Loflin
Kennedy Street
Florida
J. W. Harriss
Comer Covington
Harriss
Welch Harriss
W. L. Jackson
Ed Kearns
Florda
Lakeland
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Tea Invitation From Greensboro D A R To N C C W Students
The Alexander Martin chapter of the D A R attends a Greensboro tea at Mrs J A Odell's home Saturday at 4 PM to benefit loan fund students at North Carolina College for Women. D A R has given several thousand dollars to their education. callers may contact Mrs A Caldwell if wishing to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Greensboro
J. A. Odell
Caldwell
Dainty Corsage Luncheon Hosts Notable Guests
A four course luncheon followed by bridge at four tables featured Mrs S J Brash as top scorer with a blue beaded prize. Hostess Miss Raymond received a Ganga pattern china cups and saucers. guests included Mrs Katherine Raymond, Miss Dorothy Mendenhall, and others from Lexington Greensboro and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Tabb
Mildred Tabb
E. J. Payne
Parkway
A. G. Douglas
Dicky
Charlotte Rousse
Ruth Bowne
W. L. Tabb
F. J. Sizemore
Frank
Katherine Raymond
Mendenhall
Gatewood Avenue
Sach
S. J. Brash
Miss Raymond
Dorothy Mendenhall
Lexington
Pauline Simmons
Lucile Sherrod
Annette Wright
Greensboro
Alice Elizabeth Freeze
Harry Raymond
Bernard Wright
Matt Wall
Andrew Lindsay
Alexander Rankin
James Lyon
Dillard Ragan
Maury Cralle
Harold Bennett
WISHES OF LIFE
The German press labels Messina oranges as Spanish or American in a propaganda move. The Associated Press reports Berlin reports on wartime bluff and identity shifts affecting trade naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bertio Mussolini
Messina
Brides Advised by Justice Tierney to Scrub Floors
A New York report notes Justice Tierney counsels brides to scrub floors to keep weight down and maintain harmony with husbands. The guidance is presented as humorous domestic advice in a court context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Tierney
Texas commission adds sombrero and mesquite to school text
Governor Ma Ferguson chairs a state commission that has placed sombrero and mesquite among additional words in an approved school textbook. The move reflects emphasis on teaching local terms alongside standard vocabulary.
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Austin
Tex
Ma Ferguson
Corn Barter in Illinois Tax Debate Prompts Local Tales
In CARMI Illinois a comment notes one can enter the movies for 25 ears of corn. In ROCKFORD Illinois a justice of the peace will take corn as payment for a fee at $1.50 per bushel. The exchange rate cited appears amid wider taxation remarks by Senator Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Carmi
Rockford, Uls
Justice of the Peace
New Orleans Cotton Opens Quiet on Unfavorable Cables
The New Orleans cotton market opened easy on near months due to unfavorable cables, with March and May futures down four and one points respectively, while October and December rose two points. After an initial rally, March at 19.75, May 19.20, and October 17.74, the market eased to a quiet tone as March supported gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ford Ship Purchase Allegation Before Senate Committee
L B Miller Baltimore attorney testified before the senate commerce committee that the shipping board favored Ford Motor company to buy 200 ships in a bid process, accusing officials of jobbing other bidders. The Feb 11 confrontation framed the procurement as tainted by biased bidding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Ford Motor Company
Senate Commerce Committee
L. B. Miller
Baltimore
Five World Records Broken In Swimming
Five world records were set in two days as nationals swimmers competed in St. Augustine Florida. Martha Novelius of New York posted 2 44 3 5 for 220 yard freestyle while Agnes Geraghty of New York swam 2 58 4 5 for 200 yard breast. Eleanor Garatti of San Rafael California added a 50 yard freestyle mark. The day’s events include the 100 yard race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
National Amateur Athletic Union
Martha Novelius
New York
Agnes Geraghty
Eleanor Garatti
San Rafael
Judge Proposes Flogging as Crime Deterrent
In New York Judge McIntyre suggests using a cat of nine tails as a possible crime prevention measure if other methods fail. The remark frames a controversial punitive option amid debates on public safety and judicial restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McIntyre
Oklahoma boys face public egging sentence in court
In Miami Oklahoma a court hears 19 boys aged around 14 to 17 accused of milk theft. They receive a punishment described as egging with parental consent rather than reform school sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
Ford death effect on United States would be profound
Washington commentary ponders the national impact if Henry Ford dies, suggesting major shifts in industry innovation, employment, and economic policy. The piece frames Ford as a symbol of American manufacturing prowess and questions broader consequences for the auto sector and related markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
United States
Yard freestyle and 400 yard relay entries listed
The entry list shows competitors for yard freestyle and the 400 yard relay including Eleanor Garatti, Marie Chen Wechselau, Ethel Lackie, Loretta Cannon, Adelaide Lambert, Dorie O Mara and Ruth Elberfeld from cities Honolulu Chicago Baltimore New York New York and Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Garatti
Marie Chen Wechselau
Honolulu
Ethel Lackie
Chicago
Loretta Cannon
Baltimore
Adelaide Lambert
New York
Dorie O'Mara
Ruth Elberfeld
Chattanooga
Decision Pending on Franco Flight After Buenos Aires Arrival
Madrid officials say no decision yet on whether Commander Franco and companions continue flight. It is thought they may be ordered to return from Buenos Aires on a warship rather than pushing up the West Coast of South America toward the United States. Experts note the sea plane used is not suitable for long overland flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Franco
Buenos Aires
South America
United States
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Billy Barker
Thurston Street
Epworth League
Wesley Memorial Church
ANN Drug CO
Sophie Mae Chocolates
Cecil
Wachovia Bank
True Blue Club
True Blue Club of Girl Reserves
Salem Alumna Ass'n
High Point
Salem Alumna Association
J. A. Morris
Roland Park
Roland Holton
Frank Sizemore
Mack Hiatt
Elm Street
Parent-Teachers’ Association
J. W. Hinkle
Dorothy Willis
Willie
W. E. Davis
Marsh
Wade Marsh
Howell Street
Garnet Pollock
Club
W. T. Powell
P. W. Smith
Delk Smith
Everett Marsh
Shubal Kirkman
Charles Kephart
Jesse Harris
Robert Cottam
Irvin Groome
Violet Johnson
Charles Holton
John Williams
B. C. Page
R. B. Terry
Gratton Foy
Coats
Moffitt
Main St
Associated Press
Everett True
Chiropractic
North Main St
Princess Cafe
Broadhurst
Bayes Mi
Bayer
William Fox
Jom Mix
Tony
Wonder Horse
Theatre
Drugetat
Pepsinated
Calomet Company
Atlanta
Pepsinated Calomel Company
Atlanta, Ga
Hillcrest Drive
Is A Country Club
Beavans
the Ladies’ Store
Rose Furniture Co
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