Employers Subject To Both Yearly And Monthly Taxes In Unemployment Insurance
North Carolina employers face both annual and monthly Social Security taxes under federal and state laws. The act requires a 1 percent annual tax on gross salaries for 1936, due by January 31, 1937, and rising levels through 1949. Employers with eight or more workers must file monthly returns and share 1 percent with employees, with rates rising over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Collector of Internal Revenue
Greensboro
Special two weeks civil court to convene in Asheboro
Judge Felix E. Alley of Waynesville will preside over a special two week civil court term in Asheboro starting Monday February 1. The term was called by Governor Ehringhaus at the request of the county bar association.
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Asheboro
Felix E. Alley
Waynesville
Ehringhaus
County Bar Association
Indian 1548 Giant Brass Cannon Weighing 80 Tons
The largest brass cannon ever cast was made in India in 1548 and weighed 80 tons. How the massive piece was transported remains a historical mystery.
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India
Six High Pointers Draw Salaries Of More Than 15000
Washington report shows six High Point men earned over 15000 in 1935 per IRS figures from income tax returns. Names include J E Millis Adams-Millis president, Frank Wineskie Diamond Full Fashioned Hosiery president, H T Hudson and C Garrett of High Point Overall, G W Stroupe Stroupe Mirror Thomasville boss with 4500 salary and 16800.55 bonus, and F Logan Porter agent for Stroupe with 24450.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
Washington, D. C
High Point
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
J. E. Millis
Adams-Millis Corporation
Frank Wineskie
Diamond Full-Fashioned Hosiery Company
H. T. Hudson
C. ©. Garrett
High Point Overall
G. W. Stroupe
Stroupe Mirror Company
Thomasville
F. Logan Porter
New Cemetery Group Formed For Guilford Memorial Park
Organization of Guilford Memorial Park Inc announced to open a new cemetery on the Greensboro High Point road with charter granted by the state. Joe F Hoffman Jr leads as president with Earl N Phillips R H Sechrest and W A Stalnaker as officers and a board including Stanley Davis. The firm bought equipment and plans an administration building and landscaped grounds along the highway. Stalnaker family leads operations with a ten person sales force and J E Todd as field supervisor. Further plans will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Memorial Park, Inc
Greensboro-High Point Road
Joe F. Hoffman, Jr
Earl N. Phillips
R. H. Sechrest
W. A. Stalnaker
Stanley Davis
Cr. W. Stalnaker
J. E. Toodd
Curley Marries Brookline Widow Before Surrender
Massachusetts governor James M. Curley wed Gertrude M. Dennis, an attractive Brookline widow, two hours before resigning. Bishop Francis J. Spellman presided at St Mary’s chapel on the Boston College campus.
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Boston
James M. Curley
Massachusetts
Gertrude M. Dennis
Brookline
Francis J. Spellman
St. Mary's Chapel
Boston College
Mrs Roosevelt Invited To Strawberry Festival
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will be invited to the third annual strawberry festival here next June.
Auto Accidents In Area Took 131 Lives In 1936
Greensboro January 7. State Highway Patrol Troop B reports 131 deaths in 1936 across 31 central counties up from 100 in 1935. Injuries rose to 732 in 1,082 accidents. 12,560 arrests were made. 62,998 vehicles inspected. fines and costs totaled 227,478.81 with revenue 484,289.02. December saw 14 killed in 112 accidents amid 949 drunken-driver arrests and 3,057 license applicants examined.
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Greensboro
State Highway Patrol
Arthur T. Moore
Troop B
Yow's Funeral Home seeks $1121 from Hartford Accident for funeral services
D T Yow trading as Yow's Funeral Home filed suit in High Point municipal court to recover 1121 dollars and 14 cents from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company of Hartford Conn. for services for P Lee Payne. Lela Payne adminitratrix is believed unable to pay. Total expenses were 1321.14 with 200 paid leaving 1121.14 due.
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D. T. Yow
Yow's Funeral Home
High Point
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
Hartford
Lela Payne
Increased Use Of Power Predicted
Chairman Frank R. McNinch of the federal power commission predicted final figures will show electric energy production reached a new high in 1936. He said total production will exceed 113 billion kilowatt hours, about 14 billion more than 1935, a rise of 14 to 15 percent, and urged utilities to expand capacity to avoid power shortfalls by 1939.
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Washington
Frank R. McNinch
Federal Power Commission
Speedy Recovery Lifts GM Strike Bets On Wall Street
New York January 7 stock market recovers on hopes for a quick GM strike settlement and a favorable welcome to the President’s congressional message. Automotive, steel, rail and utility shares lead gains with fractions to about three points. Bonds rise modestly and commodities regain strength as ticker tape runs fast.
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New York
General Motors
Jack Laments Missing Bull Dog Playmate Jerry
A fire department dog Jack misses his playmate Jerry who left last Saturday and has not returned. Firemen console the lone bulldog while urging patience and hope for Jerry’s return.
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Jack
Fire Department
Jerry
Fewer Furniture Failures in U S Decline in December
The Lyon Furniture Mercantile Agency reports a drop in December failures across furniture retailers manufacturers jobbers and wholesalers. Total failures were 35 in December 1936 compared with 45 in December 1935 with New York leading retail and wholesale manufacturing failures and several states reporting one or two incidents.
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Lyon Furniture Mercantile Agency
New York
Michigan
New Jersey
Ohio
Tennessee
Massachusetts
California
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
Texas
Funeral set for Colonel A. Selders 81 in city
Funeral services for Colonel A. Selders 81 who died at his daughter Mrs. Marie l S Ward is 1910 North Hamilton street will be held Friday at 10 30 am from Koonce Funeral Home Rev George L Reynolds will officiate Active pallbearers are Frank Beasley Roger Hale Horace Haworth A F Clinard Mack Rutherford H P McCain Honorary pallbearers include William Grissom Judge Johnson Hayes Walter York R B Gantt Dr W R McCain Dr A A York Mike Shiplett Tom Buie Roy Shiplett C Muse Charlie Whitlow E A McGhee C F Williams C A York W T Kennedy C N Cox Homer Haworth Temporary interment will be in Oakwood cemetery
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A. Selders
Mariel S. Ward
North Hamilton Street
Koonce
George L. Reynolds
Frank Beasley
Roger Hale
Horace Haworth
A. F Clinard
Mack Rutherford
H. P. McCain
William Grissom
Funeral rites for Shirley May Helilig at Archdale M E Church
Funeral services for Shirley May Helilig four months old daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Helilig were held at Archdale M E church yesterday at 3 PM conducted by Rev J W Grace and Dr J D Williams. Choir songs included Safe In the Arms of Jesus Gathering Home with a special number Gathering Buds performed by Ms Williams and Mr Tuttle. Pallbearers were Joel Williams Arthur N Williams J W Bowman and Harold Snider. Burial followed in Floral Garden cemetery.
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Shirley May Heflig
Shirley May Helilig
R. L. Hellig
Archdale M. FE
J. W. Grace
J. D .Williams
Welch Memorial M. P
Jesus
Ms. Williams
Mr. Tuttle
Joel Williams
Arthur N. Williams
J. W. Bowman
Harold Snider
Floral Garden Cemetery
Gambling device charges cited for Atkins Byrd in Golden Gate case
Bruce Atkins and Charles R. Byrd were cited to court by police on charges of operating a gambling device. Their cases will likely be heard by Judge Lewis E. Teague tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Atkins
Golden Gate
Charles R. Byrd
Cedron Avenue
Lewis E. Teague
Traffic Violations Turn Up Three Speeding Charges
Police report three drivers cited for speeding in the past 24 hours. Authorities urge motorists to drive carefully to save lives.
Births Outpace Deaths Citywide in 1936 Report
City statistics show 683 births and 369 deaths in 1936, with 594 white births and 260 white deaths. Negro births exceeded deaths 109 to 88, and December saw 60 births to 30 deaths. Pneumonia led in deaths, with heart disease and cerebral hemorrhage also prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stork
Mr. Grim Reaper
High Point
W. M. Tucker
Libel Suit Against Crowell Goes to Jury
A $75,000 libel suit filed by Crawford Burton, jockey and stock exchange member, against Crowell Publishing, was given to a federal court jury after Judge Murray Hulbert instructed the jurors. The case centers on a Crowell magazine photograph Burton says distorts him.
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New York
Crawford Burton
Jockey and Stock Exchange
Crowell Publishing Company
Murray Hulbert
Burton
Crowell
Asheboro Scout to Attend National Jamboree
David Steadman of Eagle Troop 24 Asheboro has registered for the National Scout Jamboree to be held July 29 to August in Vogelenzang Biloemend land. The 18 year old Eagle Scout from Asheboro plans to compete and hopes to recruit a full patrol from the Uwharrie council for the event.
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Uwharrie
Hackney
Uwharrie Council
Language note on common English words
A concise observation noting that the words the and of appear most frequently in English text, highlighting their prominence in everyday language usage.
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Ring Drug CO
North Main
Atlantic Building & Loan Association
E. ©, Oridlebaugh, Sec'y-Treas
Piedmont
Building & Loan Association Wachovia Bank
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Guilford Memorial Park
High Point Road
Curley
Point Floral Co
BE. O'Connor, Mer
Dial
Lucas
Bee Lumber CO
State
Highway Patrol
Yow
U. 5 S
Athepherd
Main St
Madame Clara
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
Security Bank
North Main Street
Lewis Body & Motor CO
Wee el Ae
Selders
Heilig Child
VAIO
Craftsman Sander
Sears
High Point, N
Asheboro SI
David Steadman
International
Jamboy Holland
Ward St
City Shoe Shop West Commerce ST
Security NA
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