Retail trade up as Easter promos boost early season spending
New York reports a rise in retail trade with early Easter promotions lifting overall activity. Dun and Bradstreet notes buoyant orders, backlog reductions, and stronger industrial output across regions, with countrywide retail activity 4 to 6 percent ahead of the prior week and 14 to 22 percent above last year.
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Death of J. Cooper Found in Salembure Garage
Clinton report states 21 year old J. Cooper was found dead in his Salembure home garage with a gunshot wound across his body. Coroner Isle Jackson labeled the case as suicide after preliminary inquiry.
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J. . Cooper
Salembure
Isle Jackson
New 16‑unit Carolina Apartments planned for Thomasville
Construction begins on the two story plus basement Carolina Apartments on Winston street Thomasville with 16 units including four bachelor and twelve family suites. G W Smith of Lexington awarded general contract Acme Heating and Plumbing of Lexington handles heat and plumbing Tyson T Ferree is the architect. The owners Carolina Development Company Thomasville are operated by N C English and W H Peace both of Thomasville.
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G. W. Smith
Lexington
Acme Heating
Winston Street
Wilmington daughter poison trial nears end
The state alleges a 30 year old carpenter poisoned his two wives and his young daughter Annie Thelma to cash insurance. Prosecutor Burney cites circumstantial evidence while defense attorney Grant says no direct proof links Smoak to the poisonings.
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Smoak
Annie Thema
Bartle
Court Change Bill Approved Moves Court Ahead
Senator Robinson of Arkansas and the Democratic floor leader support the Sumners bill. They warn passage could prompt removal of one or two justices. A Bridges amendment to delay the bill four years was defeated by the Senate majority before the vote.
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Underground strike ends in Hungary
Miners return to hope of resuming work within days as pumps and mine elevators operate. Police doubt rapid re start while fearing communistic propaganda for a general strike in the Peca field. Night fighting in the tanks, rising water and gas threats, clashes with guard groups and revolting workers left seventeen men who escaped.
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Peca
Senate Passes Spending Bill With Tax Increase
The senate approved the state’s largest general fund tax bill on second reading by a $0 to 0 vote and planned to enact it after midnight. It would raise about $76 million for 1437-39 and add funds to the State hospital and Morganton school, while also authorizing construction funding for the North Carolina College for Negroes in Durham.
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Traffic Violations Reported by Police in 24 Hours
Police filed charges against two drivers for speeding, one for parking too near a fire plug, one for lacking a state chauffeur's license, and one for making a left turn where prohibited. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Judge dissolves restraining order in Forsyth Superior Court
Judge W. F. Harding in Forsyth Superior Court yesterday dissolved the restraining order secured by Smithdeal Realty and Insurance of Winston-Salem against G. Curtis Smithdeal with one limit. The defendant is restrained from interfering with existing contracts of the plaintiff company that have a definite period of existence.
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Forsyth Superior Court
Smithdeal Realty and Insurance Company
Winston-Salem
G. Curtis
Substitute teacher faces loss of rating over charge in Danville
In Danville Virginia a substitute teacher faced possible rating loss after being accused by Superintendent G L H Johnson of instructing two ten year old boys to lick floor scraps away and remove paper from the floor. Johnson presented the charges at a special school board meeting amid criticism from a Parent-Teacher delegation. SPURLING TO SPEAK BOONE, Feb. 26.—(4)—Solicitor L B Spurling of Lenoir will address the Watauga County Democratic Victory Dinner on March 4.
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Notice to creditors for Sophronia Hiatt estate
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Sophronia Hiatt deceased of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at High Point NC on or before February 18 1938 for this notice will be pleaded in bar at their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 17th day of February 1997 A P Hiatt administrator 36 et seq of Sophronia Hiatt 9-19:96-3-$-18-10-98
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Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
D. C
A. FP. Hiatt
Sit Downers Evicted From Two Plants in Broad Strike
In a large wave of labor actions, sit-downs were driven from two plants amid a 5600-strong strike by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. Deputies used force at Santa Monica, while picketing and sit-downs spread to Northrop, Rocky Mountain Steel, and others as police surrounded sites and power was disrupted in Minneapolis.
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H. Daroff & Sons Clothing
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Northern States Power Company
Notice to creditors in Carolina Auto Supply Co case
In the Municipal Court of High Point creditors are ordered to present all claims by April 15 1097 as per an order signed February 1937. The notice is issued by L J Fisher Jr and L Herman receiver for J W Lamet trading as Carolina Auto Supply Co with dates 2 19 26 3 5 12.
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L. J. Pischer
Ben L. Herman
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Carolina Auto Supply Co
Detroit Labor Talks Tie Up Auto Plants Across Big Three
Conferees from General Motors and the United Automobile Workers reportedly deadlock over a 30 hour week while GM holds to a 40 hour schedule. Murray Corporation of America weighs UA W A request for a conference. Chrysler talks may follow. New strikes erupt at Swift & Co. Detroit Delivery Service Bon Dee Golf Ball Co. and Mitchell & Smith. Ferry Morse Seed Avery Palace Model Laundry strikes in Detroit are settled.
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Hearing Postponed In Mecklenburg Civil Service Charge
A hearing on charges against Mecklenburg rural police for lax enforcement of liquor laws was postponed to Monday due to illness of Chief Vic Fesperman, head of the county police.
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Mecklenburg Civil Service Ane Mission
Vic Fesperman
Rat Poison Sale Planned at City Hall Tomorrow
City officials announce a sale of rat poison to be held at city hall tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. Citizens may acquire poison in designated cases during the listed hours.
Chicago Produce Report Summary
Chicago market notes for Feb 26 show butter prices at 6.929 and 34 34% tras 92 and 33% for various grade ranges. Carrots priced around 90 cents. Eyes and ears listed with 10 and 21% receipts. local 2 ears at 21% and 21% for ears.
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Eckerd's Drug Store Free Sample for High Blood Pressure
Eckerd's Drug Store at 140 Booth Street invites residents of High Point with high blood pressure to receive a free sample of Basence of Gable Parsley. The promotion urges those affected by hypertension to stop by for the complimentary item.
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