Insurgent Forces Lay Siege Near Teruel
Reports say insurgent units closed on Teruel's southern tip after government troops pulled back from strongholds. Fierce shelling and aerial bombardment dominated the city as insurgents claimed control of western approaches along the Alfambra river valley, threatening the supply route to the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teruel
Bels
Spbastian
Spain
Santa Fa
Santa Barbara
Govvat
Hel
Govat
Alfambra
Union Hill Honor Roll List Includes Thirty Names
The Union Hill school lists honor roll names for several grades compiled by Principal S Bowen. The document reads as a complete list of 30 names across grades, including Billy Carroll Gardner Rachael Ann ey Dorothy Simpson and others.
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M Hill School
Union Hill
S. Bowen
Billy Carroll
Gardner
Rachael Anney
Dorothy Simpson
Sechrest
Eugene Staley
Tae Slate Holton A Laughlin
Doris Misen
Helen Saunders
Y Wilson
Gurney Forbis Plena Upshaw
Eloise Rob
Helen Pierce
Jack Haley
Irol
President's Conference on RR Problems Nearing
White House officials said a decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the 15 per cent rate increase may come next week, nudging a presidential conference on railroads’ finances to later that week. The gathering would include I C C members, labor leaders, executives, and congressional leaders to discuss consolidations, capitalization, and potential government ownership if other solutions fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Commerce Commission
Marvin McIntyre
Washington
Walter M. W. Splawn
I. Cc. C
Joseph B. Eastman
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Carl Gray
Union Pacific
George Harrison
The
Association of
Railway Labor Executives
Burton K. Wheeler
Clarence Lea
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
McIntyre
Jones
Border strips gain popularity for erosion control and wildlife
Farmers near High Point plan border strips along fields and woodlands this spring to curb erosion and aid wildlife. Shrubs such as elderberry and coralberry are suggested. Soil Conservation Service staff in Deep River will advise. A new Farmers Bulletin on wildlife conservation through erosion control is available for five cents. Westminster Abbey reopens for public services after eight months of Coronation repairs.
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High Point
Howard R. Biesland
Biesland
Soil Conservation Service
Deep River
Piedmont
Washington, D. C
Bissland
Westminster Abbey
Costa Rica to Supply Wheat for Sowing
Costa Rica will provide grain for sowing to boost wheat production. The plan aims to bolster agricultural output by supplying farmers with necessary seed wheat for the upcoming planting season.
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Costa Rica
Electric railway signalling to be introduced in Ireland
The Irish Free State plans to adopt electric railway signalling, marking a modernization of rail operations. Officials say the system will improve safety and efficiency across major lines and urban routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Racing Start Gasoline Use Estimates Decline Range
A writing notes that attempting to start a race consumes much fuel. It is estimated that during three racing starts a car will burn enough gasoline to travel one mile.
Age 16 Driving Allowance in 25 States
In twenty five states of the United States, persons under sixteen may legally operate motor vehicles. The allowance varies by state, with some extending learner periods and graduated licenses to younger drivers.
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United States
Ruins of Teruel Point to Imminent Spanish Spring Offensive
Destruction in Teruel, once a main street town, is described as a ghost city after savage fighting in the Iberian war. Rebels and Loyalist forces have battled through a snowstorm and a broad front around Teruel, with a massive spring offensive anticipated.
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Teruel
Spain
Loyalits
Grade Mothers To Meet This Afternoon
The Grade Mothers Council of Leonard Street school will meet at Miss Lorene Phiffer's home, 1210 Kivett Drive, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members urged to attend. A. and T. College Gleebeag To Sing Mere February. The Men's Glee club from Greensboro A. and T. College will give a recital in William Penn auditorium Monday evening February 28. Directed by Warner Lawson, it has received favorable reviews. The event is sponsored by the High Point Teachers Forum and Mrs. J. F. Dunn and A. D. Brown. Cherry Street Church News A colonial supper will be held at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Simpson's home 424 Willowbrook Street Tuesday evening for Cherry Street Presbyterian church. Evening games led by the church Young People's department. Supper honors George Washington's birthday. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Street
Leonard Street School
Lorene Phiffer
Kivett Drive
A. and
T. College Gleebeag
Cherry Street
St Stephen Junior Choir Meets at President's Home
The St Stephen A M E Zion junior choir held a Thursday evening meeting at president Miss Stella Torrence's home 1306 Leonora street. A business session and rehearsal took place followed by a repast for members including Sarah Alford Blanche McCrary Mary Steele Florine McDonnell Thelma Torrence Inez Carver Catherine Brockington Geraldine Gillis Mary Moore Ruth Torrence Ardellia Steele Clara Wall Wilhelmenia Earl Parthenia Harris Mary Harris David Bh Fione B D Sadler Andrew Torrence Clifford Crowe James McDonnell Willie Reid Edmond Haywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion
Stella Torrence
Leonora Street
Sarah Alford
Blanche McCrary
Mary H. Steele
Florine McDonnell
Thelma Torrence
Inez Carver
Catherine Brockington
Geraldine Gillis
Mary Moore
Ruth Torrence
Ardellia Steele
Clara M. Wall
Wilhelmenia Earl
Parthenia Harris
Mary Harris
E. D. Sadler
David Bh. Fione
B. D. Sadler
Andrew Torrence
Clifford Crowe
James McDonnell
Willie Reid
Edmond Haywood
Alpha Art Club Plans Bazaar After Meeting
The Alpha Art club met with Mrs. Maude Hinton on Under Hill Avenue Thursday evening. During the business session plans were laid for a bazaar to be given in the near future.
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Alpha Art Club
Maude Hinton
Underhill Avenue
Social gathering lists local ladies guests and members
Mrs Hinton hosted a tea with guests Mesdames Roberta De Frantz Miller Cozette Davidson and Miss Armella Hinton. Members present included Mesdames W P Michael T Y Brincefield O T Morgan E V Baldwin and others plus Miss Annie Saunders.
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Mrs. Hinton
Mesdames
Roberta de Frantz Miller
Cozette Davidson
Miss Armella Hinton
W. P. Michael
T. Y. Brincefield
O. T. Morgan
E. V. Baldwin
V. Barnhill
Merritt
M. H. Blackburn
B&b. Davis
A. M. Greenwood
F. B. Davis
C. T. Griffin
L. B. Curtright
C. Reid
B. Whitted
M. P. Nightengale
E. P. Wilson
Miss Annie Saunders
Missionaries Meet at St Stephen A M E Zion Church
St Stephen missionaries and the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Lonie Roundtree’s Leonard Street home on Thursday evening. President Mrs. Sarah Cochran led a short business session before an Africa themed program with discussants Mrs. Della Hoover and Mrs. J H Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen
Women's Home
Foreign Missionary Society of
St. Stephen A
A. M. EB. Zion Church
Africa
David Livingstone
Father Cartwright
W I C Circle Meeting at Mason Home
The W I C circle of the First Baptist church met at Rev. and Mrs. F R Mason home on Thursday evening. Miss Thelma Hayes and Jerry Young hosted a social and business session with reports from committees and plans to conclude a girls club contest with a formal event. The evening featured Rev. F Mason as speaker and a light repast for many attendees including Mrs. Callie Holmes, Maude Williams, Susan Hoover, Alberta Craft, Lillie Davis, Bertha Ford, Eva Tyson, Alice Eccles, Ruth Harris, Jamie Stanback, Della Steele, Marion Horsley, Lugenia Baldwin, Willie Graves, Juanita Eccles, Flossie Kinzer, Ruth Pemberton, Ethel Williams, Rev. F R Mason, Nelson DeBerry, and Benjamin Davis Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Mason
Thelma Hayes
Jerry Young
First Baptist Church
Rev. F. Mason
Miss Hayes
Mr. Young
Callie Holmes
Maude Williams
Susan Hoover
Alberta Craft
Lillie Davis
Bertha Ford
Eva M. Tyson
Alice Eccles
Ruth Harris
Jamie Stanback
Della Steele
Marion Horsley
Lugenia Baldwin
Willie Graves
Juanita Eccles
Flossie Kinzer
Ruth Pemberton
Ethel Williams
Nelson DeBerry
Benjamin Davia, Jr
Scout Troop 9 Celebrates First Decade in City
Uwharrie Council’s Troop 9 marks ten years since 1928 under Scoutmaster Roosevelt Miller with founder W. B. Steele becoming Scout commissioner. Eagle Scout Raymond P. Williams earned the rank at the National Jamboree last summer, the troop’s top honor. Headquarters at St Stephen A M Church with Rev J F Dunne as troop committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council
Roosevelt Miller
W. B. Steele
Raymond P. Williams
H. A. Millis
St. Stephen A. M. &. Zion Church
J. F. Dunne
William Penn Seniors Stage Play A Little Learning
The William Penn high school senior class led Friday morning’s assembly with a play titled A Little Learning. The production explored tensions between foreign born parents who cannot read English and children who cannot read their parents language, featuring Elizabeth Hoykins, Telephone Parks, and Grace in key roles.
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William Penn
William Penn High School
Elizabeth Hoykins
Grace
DeBerry and Evelyn Drake Stand Beside Charles Massey
Charles Massey served as master of ceremony while DeBerry and Evelyn Drake participated in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeBerry
Evelyn Drake
Charles Massey
Card Of Thanks For Mrs Louise Smith
We thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of our aunt Mrs Louise Smith. Signed Mrs M Howard and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Smith
Mrs. M. Howard
Mars Hill Holiness Church Hosts Hymn Sing by Harmonizers
The Twin City Harmonizers from Winston-Salem will perform at Mars Hill Holiness Church on Willis Street Hill Top this Sunday at 8 oclock in the evening. The public is invited to attend.
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Mars Hill
Brooks Memorial Church Women Meet At Mrs Atbea Home
Brooks Memorial Church Women’s Home Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. R. M. Atbea’s 828 Fairview home Monday evening. Rev. R. C. Sharpe gave the main talk on Fellowship after a short program. The hostess served a repast to the attendees including Mesdames Mattie Haizlip.
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Brooks Memorial Church Women’s Home Missionary Society
R. M. Atbea
Fairview
R. C. Sharpe
Mattie Haizlip
Broadway Angels Rush In Where Showmen Fear To Tread
George Ross surveys the theater funding world, detailing how backers including Rowland Stebbins Cyrus McCormick Franchot Tone and Waxey Gordon pour fortunes into hits. It notes angels varying from sentiment to love of theater and highlights how figures like Jock Whitney and Joseph Verner Reed subsidize productions and revivals from Right This Way Jumbo and Richard II to Mercury Theatre projects and WPT projects.
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Broadway
George Ross
New York
Waxey Gordon
Rockefeller Clan
Rockefellers
Virginia
Rockefeller
Alex Yokel
Mills Hotel
Angels
Rowland Stebbins
Wall Street
Cyrus McCormick
the Harvester Millions
Edgar Davis
Franchot Tone
Hollywood
Theater
Fredric March
Lewis Luckenback
Alice Alexander
Jock
Jumbo
Jock Whitney
Billy Rose
Mite
Joseph Verner Reed
Maurice Evans
Napoleon
Richard II
Reed
Richard
Works Progress Administration
Federal Theater Project
Orson Welles
Macbeth
Haiti
Mercury Theater
Queen Elizabeth
Local names listed for notice or social event
Cora Evans, Laura Graye, Daisy Graye, Elizabeth Moore, Nora Leach, Fannie Smith, Seresta Cannaway, Anna Cruise, Grace Johnson, Geraldine Chambers, Miss Sara Mae Albea, Mr. R. M. Alben, Mr. William Keeble and Rev. R. C. Sharpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Evans
Laura Graye
Daisy Graye
Elizabeth Moore
Nora Leach
Fannie Smith
Seresta Cannaway
Anna Cruise
Grace Johnson
Geraldine Chambers
Sara Mae Albea
R. M. Alben
William Keeble
R. C. Sharpe
Needle Craft Club Meeting Plans Charity Event
The Needle Craft club met at Mrs William Saunders home on Hilltop street Tuesday evening. They discussed business and decided to provide soup to twelve children at Fairview Street School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A friendly party was planned for the first day in March at Mrs Luther Kearns home on Hilltop street. Hostess served repast to Mesdames Osley Thompson Lawhorn Parthenia Johnson Cora Evans Ida Keadrns Nora Leach and Miss Anna Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Craft Club
William Saunders
Hilltop Street
Fairview Street
Luther Kearns
Mesdames Osley Thompson
Lawhorn
Parthenia Johnson
Cora Evans
Id@o Keadrns
Nora Leach
Anna Saunders
Brooks Memorial Ladies Aid Society No 2 Meeting Summary
The Brooks Memorial Ladies Aid Society No 2 met at Mrs James Johnson home with Miné Arnettie Evans as hostess. After business, Mrs Evans served a savory repast to Mesdames Geraldine Chambers Alda Blanton Mattie Haizlip Hattie Wilson Bula Amatker Cora Evans Etta Meekins Susie Moffitt Parthenia Johnson and Miss Frances Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid ‘Society No. 2
Brooks Memorial
Mra
James Johnson
Gorins sues wife for support amid relief denial
Leo M. Gorins, 42, unemployed, filed suit for support against his wife, a charwoman earning $16 weekly sweeping downtown offices. He claims public relief agencies refused aid, saying the step may be necessary to obtain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpmath
Pittsburgh
Leo M. Gorins
Gorins
Our Lady of the Cine ma in Joinville Film Colony
The Roman Catholic church to be built in Joinville at the Paris film colony will be named Our Lady of the Cine ma. The naming ties the church to the film community developing around the Paris colony in Joinville.
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Joinville
Paris
Our Lady of the Cinema
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News of Colored People
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J. F. Dunn
A. D. Brown
Scout Troop
Teer Aly
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High Point Ice & Coal Co
Vitalaire
Tomers
Tion
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