AFL Pushes Peace Plans Amid Labor Field Fragmentation
Miami February report says AFL leadership maps a spring test of strategy in coal and auto sectors. Unity with CIO remains elusive as AFL eyes recognition deals with coal operators and ponders Martin faction moves in the automobile branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Coman
Miami
Fla
American Federation of Obor
A. F. of L
William Green
AFL
CIO
United Ute Workers Union
Martinites
Green
Martin Roup
Outine
Davidson Pomona Grange Meeting Reports and Banquet Plans
The Enterprise Bureau reports Davidson Pomona Grange held its meeting with 18 members present. Talks covered fertilizer experiences for tea tobacco corn and Irish potatoes. New members were welcomed and committees announced for an upcoming Pomona program and the planned banquet on February 24 at the Lexington Methodist Hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise Bureau
Commerce Street
Thomasville
Uthmont Grange
Omer
G. CC, Palmer
Ugh L. Miller
F. B. Stoner
C. Cook
L. C. Croas
O. L. Wrenn
A. Graves
Davidson Unty
Pomona Grange
Uise Weaver
Hedrick's Groveange
Sara Boyd
Annie B. Shields
Denton Range
N. C. Everhart
C. A. Verhart
Midway Grange
A. W. Gontz
C. C. MecKain
Roy Ohr
Order
D. . Kinnaman
Joe L. Hege
Ank Ward
W. W. eCulloch
T. H. Mills
Alfred
Louise Eaver
R. L. Palmer
Rs. I. C. Yokeley
William L. Craver
Raymond Isher
J. W. Bowers
Laura Fritts
Alice Depp
C. A. Michael
Nes
E Forsyth Pomona Grange
Davidson Pomona Grange
Davidson Mona Grange
R. Scaggs
R. Scaggs, Pilot Range
Vance Yokeley
Walley Grange
D. M. Kinnaman
Fallburg Grange
Peggy Owen
Elcome Grange
Inn
Joe L.ee
Clyde Pickel
B. Hedrick
Reed
Pomona
A. N. Harrell
Lexinga
Lexington
Ad wika Claims Clear Skin by Digestive Relief
An advertisement from Mann Drug promotes Ad wika as a remedy that cleanses bowels and relieves constipation. It asserts pimples fade and skin becomes smooth and healthy after use, featuring testimonial by Verna Schiepp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hys Verna Schiepp
Mann
Treasure Island Hosts Golden Gate Exposition in 1939
Treasure Island near San Francisco opens February 18 as the Golden Gate International Exposition on four hundred acres. The world fair features a Pageant of the Pacific with exhibits from 11 Western states and 28 foreign nations, grand towers, arching bridges, and a Gayway with Eddie Cantor Mae West and other entertainers. Admission is 50 cents. ferry and Bay Bridge travel cost extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Treasure Island
Exposition Grounds
Oakland
Pan-American Airways
Far West
Association of American Railroads
New York
Golden Gate Exposition
Uncle Sam
California
Dustry
Pacific Basin
Pacific Shores
Ning Star
Petroleum Group
Treasure Mountain
Oregon
New Zealand
Gayway
Eddie Cantor
Mae West
Jake Shubert
Broadway
Istic
Iowa
Jule Charbeau
Bay Bridge
California Cotton Expensive To North Carolina
North Carolina mills pay up to 22 dollars above local prices for California cotton due to state wide one variety farming. Extension specialist J A Shanklin notes premiums cover freight and classing, and NC will organize one variety communities to share benefits and USDA services. Georgia adopted the program in 1953, boosting grower income by 668,873 dollars in 162 communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina Mills
California
J. A. Shanklin
State College Extension Service
Shanklin
North Carolina
U. S. Department of
Georgia
Rate change eases tobacco planting limits for 1939
FE Y Floyd announces a reduction in the deduction rate for excess tobacco planting in 1939, lowering the penalty from 8 to 2 cents per pound up to 10 percent over the allotment. Excess over 10 percent remains subject to the 8 cent rate. The change aims to allow more flexible planting while preserving limits and payment stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
FE. Y. Floyd
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
State College
Floyd
Georgia
Alabama
Washington
AAA
New Power Project Approved For Halifax By Administration
Halifax reports a Rural Electrification Administration project will bring electricity to many Halifax county farms. Only four percent of local farms have service. the new lines are drawing strong interest. Construction has already begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Rural Electrification Administration
Halifax County
F. W. Reams
State College Extension Service
Reams
New Eastern Regional Laboratory Aims to Develop Farm Uses
The U S Department of Agriculture forms a new eastern regional research laboratory to find and develop new uses for surplus farm commodities. North Carolina is among the states to be served by the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Regional Research Laboratory
U.S. Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Swine Sanitation Program Starts in Robeson County
Robeson county begins a swine sanitation program aimed at producing better quality pork. W D Reynolds reports the effort involves vocational teachers and agricultural workers coordinating with selected farmers for sanitation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeson
Lumberton
Robeson County
W. D. Reynolds
State College Extension Service
Persimmon Will Spreads Rapidly Across Southeast
A U S Department of Agriculture report labels the Persimmon weed as explosive in its spread. The article notes southeastern states face rapid expansion and calls for monitoring and action by agricultural officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Departent of Agriculture
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes Yield Rises in 1923
North Carolina harvested 8,748,000 bushels of sweet potatoes last year, with yield per acre jumping 11 bushels above the 1927 36 average of 97 bushels. The increase marks a stronger crop performance for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Certified Growers List Is Prepared
A list of certified seed growers in North Carolina and a seed certification manual have been prepared for general distribution by the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association. Copies may be obtained by addressing A. D. Stuart at the State college extension service. The list covers cotton tobacco potatoes corn soybeans and more with named strains and varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
J. B. Conner
State College
A. D. Stuart
State College Extension Service
Cleveland
Dixie Triumph
Lathams
Jarvis Golden
Biggs
Weekley
Holcombe
Cocke
Tokio
Herman
Porto Rico
N. C
Louisiana
Maryland
Green Mountain
Virginia
Burley Tobacco
Judy’s Pride
Kentucky
Power line project advances in three counties
A 260000 dollar allotment will fund the buildout of 256 miles of rural power lines across Davie Iredell and Yadkin counties improving electrical service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Davie
Iredell
Yadkins
Beaufort Rural Library Service Under WPA Plan
Beaufort County women in home demonstration clubs will receive a monthly book a month through a new rural library service. The program, aided by the WPA and the local library, will distribute volumes at club meetings with a trained librarian assisting selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, N. C
Beaufort County
Violet Alexander
WPA
Williamston Youth Challenges Father in Pig Growing Race
Pearlie B Lilley of the Farm Life 4 H Club has challenged his father to a pig growing race in Martin county. Both will keep detailed records in separate books on feeding and care. The books will be compared at the end to determine the winner with Pearlie optimistic his dad will lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamston
Pearlie B. Lilley
Farm Life 4-H Club
J. P. Woodard
Martin County
Pearlie
Mental Hygiene Speaker to Address Group in Kinston
Mrs. Ernest Hunter of Charlotte, board member of the State and National Mental Hygiene Societies, will speak to the local unit tomorrow night. The State Mental Hygiene Society meets in Durham on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston
Ernest Hunter
Charlotte
State and National Mental Hygiene Societies
State Mental Hygiene Society
Durham
Counties vote on Neuse River Soil Conservation district
Landowners of Wake Durham and Orange counties will vote February 18 on establishing the Neuse River Soil Conservation district. The district offers technical assistance for terraces erosion control and soil building with no cost to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Raleigh
Wake
Durham
Orange
Neuse River
Lee
E. H. Meacham
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Umstead Considers Switching From Tobacco To Hog Sausage
Hugo Umstead of Granville county faces poor tobacco yields with $58 per acre last year. Farm agent C V Morgan notes the need to diversify, as Umstead already preserves 1,500 pounds of sausage and keeps 12 hogs for future sausage production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Hugo Umstead
Stem
C. V. Morgan
Granville County
Granville
Street bosses course for Raleigh officials
A short course for street superintendents will be held at North Carolina State College in Raleigh on Wednesday and Thursday. The event is sponsored by the college extension service and the North Carolina league of municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C. State College
North Carolina League of Municipalities
Poultry Prices Rise Slower Than Seasonal Average
Farm price of chickens increased from December 15 to January 15, but the rise was less than the usual seasonal amount, according to F. Parrish, state college extension poultryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parrish
State College Extension Poultryman
Hollywood Valentine Hots Up Stars in Publicty Gossip
A Hollywood gossip column lists star pairs and rumored romances with names like Loretta Young David Niven Cary Grant Lana Turner Greta Garbo and Mickey Rooney. It notes public affection and Valentine themed chatter as industry fans speculate on weddings and pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Whalen
Illena Marsey
Reg Gardiner
Hedy
Loretta Young
David Niven
Phyllis Brooks
Cary Grant
Stars Have More Fun On The Captain Fury Set
On the Malibu set of Captain Fury in Australia location, John Carradine and colleagues endured a long day of filming with jokes and pranks. A near accident involving a Lou horse, Audra Lindley’s cool nerves, and claims of publicity-seeking press agents wrapped a lively behind the scenes look at Hollywood production life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Captain Fury
Malibu Hills
John Carradine
Carradine
Australia
Hal Roach
Margaret Roach
Frank Baker
Victor McLaglen
Jack Roach
Gene Morgan
Night Cloud
Roach
Morgan
Booth
Audra Lindley
June Lang
Miss Lindley
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Ralph Stackpole
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Penhurst
Gerald
Central Experiment Station
Penshurst
Robert
D. Grinnells
Office of Dairy Investigations
Beaufort
Harrison
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Ty Power
Annabella
Joan Crawford
Charley Martin
Eddie Norris
Marge Lindsay
Dick Greene
Aileen
Felicity
Merle Oberon
Alex Korda
Skip Stewart Reyburn
Miss Heine
Lana Turner
Greg Bautzer
Greta
Her Stokey
Jackie Cooper
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Bonita Granville
Frankie Burke
Jane Withers
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Wilson-Grinde
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Doris Carson
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