Public hearing on proposed election law changes on agenda
The 7 Bureau and Sir Walter Hotel convene as election committee chairmen announce a public hearing next Tuesday morning. The hearing will review changes backed by Senator A Shiston Buncombe and the Democratic drive committee. Observers expect debate over a sweeping Johnson bill mandating statewide voter registration and tightened poll markers.
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Sir Walter Hotel
Chang
Kelly EB. Bennett
Chaieman
Mittee
A.shiston
Buncombe
Teve
Bar Town Going Well By Michigan State
Kingsport youth Agony Al Agett started at halfback for State and Wayne Bowers at fullback won a major letter. Claude Wright, a hard-hitting center, drew league interest but chose education over pro baseball as the varsity job looms.
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Bar Town
Michigan State
Lansing
Mich
Kingsport
al Agett
Husky
Wayne Bowers
Claude Wright
Wright
Gonal
Rates Towns, Innati Fairways Flooded Cottages
Ohio river cottages on Oaks golf course flooded after subsidence of floodwaters. Five cottages were found perched on the greens, prompting concern from residents and officials about property damage and safety.
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Innati
Nati, Fed
Ohio River
Oaks Golf Course
Lessons in English and a February wreck
The misspelled and mislabeled text shows a fragment from a page noting English lessons by W L Gordon and a February wreck report. It mentions an automobile accident involving a farmer and provides scattered phrases about vocabulary and pronunciation.
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Farmer
Modern Note Proves Tonic For Your Antiquated Rooms
NEA Service urges refreshing old rooms with modern reproductions. Suggestions include a Sur readier painting, blond maple tables, modern unframed mirrors, blue glass mirrors over antique consoles, and modern glass poucrre. February sales offer beauty and value for homemakers seeking bold color and mixed styles.
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NEA Service
New York
Parental Influence Challenged by Childs Outside Interests
Olive Roberts Barton argues modern youth drift from home due to pervasive outside influences from movies clubs and peers. She cautions parents to balance liberty with guidance noting how multiple diversions can erode authority and weaken family ties.
Preacher J B D Christian to Speak at St Paul
Bishop J B D Christian of Albemarle will preach at St Paul Holiness Church on Pearson Street this morning at 11 o clock. Public is invited to hear him.
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J. BD. Christian
St. Paul
Albemarle
St. Paul Holiness Church
Pearson Street
Inet
Women’s Memorial Church Services This Sunday
Women's Memorial Church will hold morning sermon by Rev John Franklin Gibson at 11 o'clock and evening service at 7 30. Sunday school begins at 9 40 with Mrs Sarah Reese as superintendent.
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Women's Memorial Church
J. Franklin Gibson
Sarah Reese
Music Study Club performs bottle scale at meeting
The Music Study club met at Mrs. A M Greenwood's home on Underhill Avenue for the February business session. The feature was tuning eight ordinary medicine bottles into a musical scale by filling with water to varying levels to produce a tune.
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A. M. Greenwood
Underhill Avenue
Miller couple announce birth of son Leroy Alexander
Mr and Mrs Samuel Miller of 12313 Pearson Street announce the birth of a son Leroy Alexander born February 10.
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Samuel Miller
Pearson Street
Leroy Alexander
Willing Workers' club meets at Mt. Vernon Baptist
The Willing Workers' club of Mt. Vernon Baptist church met with Mrs. Lillie Brice and Mrs. Hattie Carr at 819 Leonard street. After devotion a short program featured readings and a song list, followed by a business session and a repast served to a long list of attendees. The next meeting will be at 221 Reid street with Mrs. Caroline Ingram and Mrs. Ora Lee Ridley.
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Willing Workers’ Club
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Lillie Brice
Hattie Carr
Leonard Street
Fannie Harris
Susie Bates
Viola Saunders
Hosteuses
Annesee Lemons
Caroline Ingram
Mary Thompson
Lula Bennett
Edna Caldwell
Edith Williams
Alice Forster
Ora Lee Ridley
Cordelia Abernathy
Wm. Cunningham
George Taylor
E. L. Kirby
Street skating meet results from Normal street and Hill Top
Normal street area defeated Hill Top 2 to 1 in boys events and 3 to 2 in girls events. Individual winners include Hill Top sailor Virginia Leach and Normal Street skater Marie Walker. preliminary tournaments set for two more events this season with prizes and a party for participants.
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Hill Top Street
Hill Top
Virginia Leach
Rachel Watkins
Mary Gabriel
Frances Rachell
Gladys Haith
Lois Hairup
Marie Walker
Margaret Lee Smith
Margaret Louise McCain
Eloise Monroe
Willie McCorker
Normal Street
Herbert Alben
Harold Lee Armatroney
Joseph Welch
Raymond FP. Williams
Www. P. A
A. L. Mason
Armal Street
Wana Robinson
Ruth MecKenzie
Mattie Heath
Lemon Smith
Nathaniel Blackmon
Thurman Beck
Paul Welch
Joseph Scott
James Byrd
Gilmer Ecles
Carl van Gray
Willie McCorkle
Virginia Lanes
Frances Peete
Lots Hais- Up
James Leake
Benjamin Oodruff
Jasper Lembers
Berlsheoe Vernet Legrande
Je Ie Holton
Edmore Leake
June Coleman
Wellace
Not Applicable Text on Family Time and Home Rules
The speaker argues for compulsory family time at home and parents guiding children's activities. They advocate making home life comfortable and give parents more say in children's choices while criticizing modern attitudes of indifference.
Bright Spring Flowers for February Fashion
Flowers brighten February style with spring colors for day wear and evening outfits. Florists offer durable blooms like freesia and lavender tones, coordinating with coats and gowns to add charm without sacrificing warmth or practicality.
Legislative Chatter Highlights North Carolina Assembly
Raleigh reports note frequent parliamentary snars in both houses with Speaker Gregg Cherry and Lt. Governor Horton handling motions and amendments. Details include strikes on adjournment, liquor bill proceedings, and a Jackson county amendment during fireworks debate. Adjournment sine die by April 1 is urged by many.
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Oene
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Gregg Cherry
W. P. Horton
D. F. Giles
McDowell
Willie Lee Lumpkin
Cherry
Lumpkin
Pete” Murphy
Giles
Lee Gravely
Martin
Davidson
Gravely
Palmer and Young Named In Local Court Docket
Harry Palmer June David Young and J T Dockery Paul Ross Herbert Alben and Harold Armstrong appear in a local court docket with listed statuses and case numbers. Officials note procedural steps and upcoming hearings.
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Harry Palmer
June David Young
J. T. Dockery
Paul Ross
Herbert Alben
Harold Tee Armstrong
Birthday Party Honors Thomas Sykes at Alder Street Home
Mrs Mamie Graven hosted a birthday gathering for Thomas Sykes at the residence of Mr and Mrs Hayse McCoy on Alder Street Friday evening. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing in a pleasant, festive atmosphere.
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Mamie Graven
Community Center Fund Grows With Local Pledges
The Patrician club pledged 25 dollars on Friday and the First Baptist Church gave 1.62 after collection Sunday to support remodeling a William Penn campus building for a Fast Side community center. Total pledges reach 39 dollars with 6.62 in cash, as costs are estimated between 70 and 86 dollars excluding labor. The Elks plan a meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Whiteway Barber shop.
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William Penn
Patrician Club
First Baptist Church
Totel
William Penn Triumphs Over Danville in Turn Engagements
William Penn basketball teams defeated John Marshall Langston High School of Danville Virginia in varsity and junior varsity contests on Friday night. The duels showcased strong offense from the visitors and tougher defense from Penn as both boys and girls teams led the scoring. The results set a decisive tone for upcoming matchups in the region.
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William Penn
Danville
Lion’s den
John Mercer Langston High School
Virginians and Tigers Split Wins in Narrow Showdowns
The Tigers edged the Virginians 35 to 31 with Ward Torrence scoring the winner. The girls team triumphed 55 to 5 led by Thelma Harris as top scorer and Mozelle Moffitt close behind. the pair accounted for all 55 points.
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Virginians
Tigers
Baward Torrence
Thelma Harris
Mozelle Moffitt
Circle of First Baptist Holds Meeting and Plans Festival
The WwW IL circle of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. Elizabeth Saddler’s home on Kivett drive. During the business session they voted to host a Tangerine Festival on February 26 and concluded with a dainty repast served by the hostess for Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Mason and several members.
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Circle
First Baptist Church
Elizabeth Saddler
Kivett Drive
F. R., Mason
Novella Fields
Eva Mae Tyson
Alice Eccles
Flossie Kinzer
Irene Banks
Misread ad copy on cough remedies and refunds
A garbled ad-style text promotes cough medicines with vague claims and a money back refund offer. It mentions soothing the throat and breathing, but the writing is unclear and appears to be an unauthorized promotional claim.
License Revoked for Driving Drunk in Point
The state highway department revoked Carl Vance Mabe's driving license for one year after his court conviction on a drunk driving charge. Mabe, 506 Ames Street, Point, had his license suspended in Raleigh on February 15.
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Raleigh
Carl Vance Mabe
Ames Street
Point
State Highway Department
Columbia Gas and Electric reports 1936 earnings rise
Columbia Gas and Electric Corp. reports consolidated net earnings for 1936 of 138,223,242 dollars or 53 cents per common share, up from 11,944,326 dollars or 43 cents in 1935. December quarter net income was 4,225,490 dollars or 21 cents per share versus 3,504,760 dollars or 15 cents in December 1935.
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New York
Columbia Gas C Electric Corp
Consolidated
Ministerial Association Elects Rev Rollins President
The Haywood County Ministerial Association elected the Rev. W. A. Rollins elder of the Waynesville district of the Methodist Episcopal church south as president at their February 15 meeting in Canton.
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Canton
Fed
Haywood County
W. A. Rollins
Waynesville
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Burns Fatal to Man Found in Locked Home
Two Black youths found Haywood Abernethy, aged man, sitting in a chair in his locked home with his clothes burning. They extinguished the blaze and rushed him to a hospital where he died.
LocalNames Recorded in Guest List Summary
Maud Williams and a group of women including Mrs. Lilly Holly Mrs. Nellie Chavous Miss Loutee Gaylord Mise Nellie Hinton Mise Thelma Hayes Miss Lorene Goins Mise Etta Moorea Mise Laula Little Miss Alberta Craft Miss Helen Johnson Lee Wik a and a guest Miss Jessie on were listed among attendees in a social note.
Fresh News Tip Urges Quick Column Contacts
The column seeks early contributor news by telephone or in person for timely writing. Readers should reach the writer’s residence when he is away to ensure fresh material for the column.
Graham Hosts Week End Social Roundup Involving Teachers
Seven personals including Geneva Ingram Miss Jola Black and Mrs Fannie Kirk teachers in Graham spend the week end here. Mrs Murl Ingram of 1318 Furlough Street attended a Valentine party in Graham on Friday evening.
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Geneva Ingram
Jola Black
Fannie Kirk
Graham
Murl Ingram
Furlough Street
Cardus for Menstrual Comfort Widely Praised by Women
The Cardus remedy based on a beneficial plant extract is valued by thousands of women for relieving menstrual pains. If it does not help, consult a physician, and continue using if beneficial.
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Bach
Cardus
Stomach Gas Claims Relief Through Adlerika Treatment
An advertisement features Mrs. Joe Filler praising Adlerika for relieving stomach gas and heart pain after one dose. It touts Adlerika as cleansing the entire system by removing old poisonous matter and reducing bacteria in the bowels, claiming lasting improvement in digestion, headaches, and nervousness.
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Adierika
Joe
de. A. L. Showb
New York
Marmola Treatment Promoted For Weight Loss
The ad claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help reduce excess weight by addressing a supposed gland imbalance. It warns dieting and extreme exercise are ineffective and urges readers to start Marmola, touting millions of users and a formula included in every box.
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