Leisurely progress on North Carolina election reform bill
Raleigh February 17 progress on legislation slows as a major bloc resists action on absentee ballot reform. The House elections committee, led by Chairman George W Phillips, faces delays from late members and a lengthy bill, with scarce copies hindering quick action.
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Henry Averiel
Enterprise Bureau
Walter Hote
Raleigh
House Committee On Election and Elections
George W. Phillips
Andere
Illips
Odusull
J. B. Vogler
Frank Taur
Elections Committee
Subcommittee
Joe Carruthers
Carruys
Lawmakers Debate Election Reform Bill in Early Session
Robt Ripley notes John Kerr Jr urges halting until the bill prints. Mull urges subcommittee report, delivering a thorough address that repeats a prior message. House adjourns with election reform bill unchanged and stalled from morning.
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John Kerr, Jr
Mr. Mull
Subcommittee
House
Lexington Man Injured In Car Crash West Of town
Lester Myers of Lexington was injured when he lost control of his car and plunged into a dirt embankment five miles west of Thomasville on the Lexington highway. He was taken to City Memorial hospital where doctors said his injuries are not likely serious. Thomas police filed drunken driving charges against him.
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Thomasville
Lester Myers
Lexington
Here
Lexington Highway
City Memorial Hospital
Thomas Police Department
McKenney On Bridge Announces World Bridge Olympic 1939
Secretary WMEF notes the 1939 World Bridge Olympic opens April 27 and previews hands for fans. A sample hand shows a club finesse sequence that could set up the ninth trick in spades while guarding against West’s queen of hearts. Proper play would yield three heart tricks along with spades and clubs for the contract.
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West
South
Hearts
Bridge problem from Olympic play tests correct defense
In a three no trump contract West wins the first trick with the jack of spades and cashes the king and jack of spades. When diamonds fail to drop West should immediately lead a low club to set up the suit. South wins with the ten and returns the jack of hearts. West plays low and dummy wins with the ace. The key question is whether South should return a club or switch suits.
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West
South
Jackson to challenge Peterson for Clinton mayor
Carl Isle Jackson, county tax collector and former sheriff, will oppose Col. George L. Peterson, incumbent, in Clinton mayoral race set for April. Peterson seeks a third term.
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Clinton
Carlisle Jackson
George L. Peterson
Col. Peterson
Lessons in English Word of the Day ABSTEMIOUS
A compact English lesson by W L Gordon on proper usage misused forms. Includes guidance on titles Joist pronunciation common spellings and a daily word ABSTEMIOUS defined as sparing in use of food and drink with pronunciation cue and example sentence.
How Can I Keep Rubber Bottles Soft and Flavor Salmon
A column offers practical home remedies. To preserve rubber hot water bottle pliability, wash with water and a touch of soda about every other month to prevent hardening. For salmon flavor, substitute orange juice for lemon. Bleach flannels by soaking in ammonia water to soften after laundering.
Quiz Answers and Cleaning Tip
Answers list: 1 George Washington 2 Canada 3 D Artagnan 4 Britain and Prussia against France and Austria 5 Cardiff. Also a tip to clean ivory piano keys with a soft cloth and a touch of alcohol.
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George Washington
Canada
D'Artagnan
Britain
Prussia
France
Austria
Cardiff
Chosen Mayor Royster Jr Becomes Oxford Acting Mayor
Oxford February 17. B B Royster Jr chosen acting mayor succeeding J W Medford. The notice mentions etiquette Q A on invitations and introductions with light guidance. Royster's appointment marks a local government transition in Oxford.
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Oxford
Royster, Jr
J. W. Medford
Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary in High Point Area
Guilford County deeds record transfers across High Point townships including Fr L Sechrest and E G Abbott to spouses for Melrose street and Woodrow avenue tracts. Transfers also involve Early F Kearns to Lillian Crowell Spring Valley tract and I B Chrismon to Fannie Chrismon adjoining properties. Other deeds include Whitsett guardian to H L Blythe on Eli Wharton road and Langley family parcels on Langley avenue, with Edwards subdivision and Longview street transfers in Morehead and Gilmer townships.
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High Point Township
Fr. L. Sechrest
H. 8. Sechrest
Melrose Street
E. G. Abbott
Will M. Martin
Woodrow Avenue
F. Kearns
Lillian BE. Crowell
Spring Valley
Madison Township
I. B. Chrismon
Fannie Bell Chrismon
Rock Creek Township
Carrie E. Whitsett
H. L. Blythe
Eli Wharton Road
Morehead Township
Guilford County
Alfred W. Edwards
Edwards
E. L. Johnson
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