Building permits total 13509 in first February week
Building permits totaling 13509 in estimated costs were issued last week from the office of Fire Chief KE Ingram. Most permits covered erection or renovation of commercial structures. A Southern Public Utilities permit for a modern fire proof garage and machine shop was 10000. American Bakery got 1500 for further work on West Broad Street. An earlier 15000 addition to the bakery nears completion. C N Sincolis received permission to remodel a North Main Street building for a cafe with 1000 in costs. A North Main barber shop had 50 in repairs. Several other renovation permits were granted.
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KE. K. Ingram
Southern Public Utilities Company
the & P. UU
West Broad Street
C. N. Sincolis
North Main Street
Detroit Officers Praise Terraplane Braking at Speed Tests
City safety officers conducted a brake test on a 1935 Terraplane Sedan to compare its stopping distance with Police Department standards. At 50 mph the Terraplane stopped in 65 feet versus the 111 feet standard, and at 40 mph it stopped in 40 feet against the 189 feet guideline, according to Bendix-based figures.
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Detroit
Bendix Brake Company
Detroit Olice Department
City issues eight building permits for dwellings and shops
Eight permits were issued totaling four commercial projects with $12,550 in costs and four dwelling renovations and constructions totaling $959. Recipients include J E Robbins on East Green Street Park Street Reseon Hardware M T Hicks on Fast Russell Street and Mrs R Spearman on South Hamilton Street with varied project values.
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J. E. Robbins
East Green Street
Reeson Hardware Company
Park Street
M. T. Hicks
Fast Russell Street
Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers
Roberta Lee answers etiquette queries about inviting a young man to call and introductions. She suggests a girl invite with a direct request and let the man propose a date. The piece also covers serving cream with demi-tasse and after-dinner coffee.
Patrician Banquet and Formal Lovely Affair
The Patrician club hosted its first formal dance in Kilby Arcade after a banquet at St Stephen dining hall drawing guests mainly from High Point and nearby communities. The Penn Arts club at William Penn high school makes Valentine cards to raise funds for spring art exhibit supplies.
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Patrician
Kilby Arcade
High Point
St. Stephen
Penn Arts Club
William Penn High School
Hattie Malloy
Katherine Saubter
Guy Lee McFall
Pearl Smith
Burrus Memorial Hospital
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
Patrician Club Dinner and Alpha Arts Lunch Aid Highlight Winter Scene
The Patrician club hosted a February 7 dinner dance at Kil Arcade celebrating its anniversary with officers and organizers named. Alpha Arts club volunteers run a Lunch-a-Day program aiding undernourished students at Leonard and Fairview streets, funded by FERA and local supporters to feed children before meals.
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Patrician Club
Kil Arcade
James W. Rose
Co. L. Matthews
Geo. E. Nightengale
M. L. Black
C. L. Matthews
Jas. L. Simpson
Jas. W. Ross
L. W. Cassell
Alpha Arts
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
FERA
Alpha Arts Club
High Point
Ecomiums
Hien Point
How Can I Treat the Seat of a Cane Chair
A reader asks how to restore a cane chair seat. Answer: turn chair upside down, soak seat with soapy water until it stiffens then dries and stretches back to original shape. Also, how to set delicate colors: use epsom salts, one teaspoon per gallon of water, wash without color loss. An omelet tip: add powdered sugar and corn starch to egg yolks to keep from collapsing.
Daily Lessons In English by W L Gordon
Lesson notes present vocabulary guidance and examples with names of speakers and local figures. The program lists Welwood, Powell, Edward Torrence, and others, with Odell Bostic as chaplain and Doris Harrington as mistress of ceremony. A revival at Macedonia Church of God follows with scheduled speakers through the week.
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W. L. Gordon
Taxi Driver Fends Off Hold-Up by Two Youths
Salisbury Feb 11 Jasper Wilkinson Kannapolis taxi driver refused to be robbed when two youths stuck a pistol in his back near China Grove He braked fought back knocking the weapon to the floor the youths fled Chief W B De cus of China Grove pursued and arrested Borwale 18 and Berney Pri ett 19 both Danville Va They are jailed in Rowan County after admitting robbery intent.
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Salisbury
Jasper Wilkinson
Kannapolis
China Grove
Kanna
W. B. Decus
Wilkinson
Borwale
Berney Priett
Danville
Rowall County
Favor salary increases for teachers in Winston-Salem
The Clyde Bolling post of the American Legion endorses higher teacher salaries in public schools. The report notes a suspended regular order for a service with ministers J W Lawrence Bishop J Mingo Elder Cross and their choirs. Also mentions a ninth birthday party for Margaret Lane Galway hosted by her mother Gladys Lane.
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Winston-Salem
Clyde Bolling
American Legion
der J. W. Lawrence
Sunmoring
J. Mingo
Elder Cross
Vicks Va-Tro-Nol Cold Prevention Plan
This item promotes Vicks Va-Tro-Nol as a preventive measure against colds. It claims early use at the first sneeze or nasal irritation can help prevent many colds and reduce milder cases, urging readers to view full details on Vicks packages.
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U.S
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Bynum Street
Lawrence Boyd
Boyd
Valentine
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Flossie Kenser
Ll. M. Davis
Alice Eccles
Lillie Holly
Nell Chavis
Pearl Talbot
Pearl Amaker
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Rossihia
Department of Negro Recreation
C. EB. Davis
St. Mark M. E
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Brooks Memorial Church
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Anne Ashley
William Penn
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Virginia Harrington
Thelma Harris
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Hattie Davis
Catherine Brown
Ruth McMahon
My Lord
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Virginia Harington
Virginia Read
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Tallahassee
Welwood
Arlise Lemmons
Magele McCauley
Wynne, Ark
Odessa Smith
Statesville
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Tarboro
Benen
Macedonia Church of God
Tokove
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