North Carolina counties owe billions in bonded debt
The Local Government Commission reports total outstanding bonds of 323 million 742 thousand 95905 as of June 30 1936. Buncombe county leads with 18008123.34 in county and sub county debt, Asheville tops cities with 20974500, Greensboro 15079000, Winston-Salem 16203400, High Point 11596637, Charlotte 10069500, Raleigh 5340000, Durham 9389000, Wilmington 3043500.
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Local Government Commission
North Carolina
Raleigh
Buncombe County
Guilford
Camden
Currituck
Asheville
Greensboro
Winston,Salem
High Point
Charlotte
Durham
Gastonia
Lexington
Salisbury
Wilmington
Legislative Halls Readied Across States for 1937 Sessions
Legislatures in more than 25 states prepare to convene with varied agendas. New Jersey warns against publicity bills, Alabama weighs a cruel grounds for divorce bill, and Rhode Island schedules a recess for Roosevelt’s inauguration.
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Chicago
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Hague
Alabama
Senate
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Rhode Island
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Mrs J F Hayden to Address D A R Group Greensboro
Mrs J F Hayden of this city, chairwoman of the D A R district, will address the Guilford Battle chapter at Greensboro Country Club Friday at 3 30 pm. Hostesses are Mrs Ralph B Coit and Mrs S McRae Parker with assistance from several Greensboro and Liberty residents.
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J. F. Hayden
Guilford
Daughters of the American Revolution
Greensboro
Greensboro Country Club
Ralph B. Coit
S. McRae Parker
John H. Cook
Roger W. Harrison
Paul W. Schenck
Philomathean Club
J. E. Kirkman
East Washington Street
Mesdames
W. C. Idol
QO. P. Moffitt
Francis Anscombe
Winston-Salem
Laura Wes Son
VA. D. C
G. E. Hutchens
West Lexington Avenue
League and Book Club Meet Tuesday at Community Venues
The Junior Service League Book Club will gather tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs. Matt Wall's home, 408 Parkway, with Mrs. C T Ingram Jr and Mrs. Jake Froelich assisting. The League's regular meeting follows at Emerywood Country Club at 10:00 a.m., announced by president Mrs. Forrest H. Murray.
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Junior Service League Book Club
Matt Wall
Parkway
C. T. Ingram, Jr
Jake Froelich
Wall
Emerywood Country Club
Forrest H. Murray
Junior Service League
High Point Garden Club
Charles EB. Sheroffon
R. P. Royer
Omega
Kappa Gamme
National Educational Sorority
Sheraton Grill
High Point
Parent - Teacher Council
Elm Street School
Alexander Martin
William Jarrell
J. F. Hayden
East Washington Street
Mesdames
L. M. H. Reynolds
C. B. Mattocks
D. E. Harllee
W. A. Lambeth
Frances Lambeth
Winston- Salem
Business and Professional Girls Club
Y. W. Hut
C. R. Hinshaw
Altrusa Club
Sheraton Hotel
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
American Homes Department Meeting With Mrs Robb
The American Homes department of the Woman's club meets at 1014 Rotary Drive with Mrs. George Robb as host Wednesday at 3 60 o'clock. Mrs. Thurman Allman and Mrs. C C Hampp join as associate hostesses, replacing the previously announced meeting with Mrs. O C Chidester.
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American Homes
Woman's Club
George Robb
Rotary Drive
Thurman Allman
C. C. Hampp
Robb
O. Cc. Chidester
High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club
Co. C., Hampp
Mildrea Vessinger
Bridge Eight Club
Lindsay Street
High Point Council of Jewish Women
Ben Swartzberg
Clyde Avenue
Attend Funeral In Advance Sunday
Mr and Mrs T J Byerly spent Sunday in Advance where they attended the funeral of Mr Byerly s sister Mrs Alice Byerly Shutt who died Friday at noon Others attending from here included Mr and Mrs W B Byerly and sons Mr and Ee F Kearns and Mrs 8 C Kellam and Mr and Mrs Harry Bundy and daughter of Jamestown
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T. J. Byerly
Archdale PTA to Hear Mr Blair at School Tonight
Archdale Parent-Teacher Association meets at Archdale School at 7:30 PM. John J. Blair serves as speaker with the topic Pictures of Persons and Places and will show lantern slides.
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Archdale P.T. A
Mr. Blair
Archdale
John J. Blair
State Health Board Chairman To Address Club In Asheboro
Asheboro officials shift the Health and Welfare program to February to host Dr. W. G. Leiby chairman of the State Board of Health for an illustrated lecture to the club and two schools. The January program is replaced with a meeting at 3 oclock on Academy street with the American Home department leading.
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State Health Board
Asheboro
W. G. Leiby
State Board of Health
Raleigh
Dr C. Smith
Academy ‘Street
American Home Department
Enolia Presnell
Old Hickory
Garland Pritchard
M. L. Lovell
Reid Hanner
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Meetings
A packed schedule lists events across Florence Nightingale YWCA, Junior Service League, Garden clubs, Kappa Gamma Omega, D A R, and other groups. Notable gatherings include lectures by Dr. Hinshaw, guest speakers at Sheraton Grill, and a series of meetings at homes, clubs, and the YWCA hut through Friday with reminders of time changes and postponements.
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Omega
Kappa Gamma
Sheraton Hotel
P. E. Lindley
Jenkins-Hipps Tie The Knot In December Marriage
Miss Susie Evelyn Jenkins of Robersonville and James R. Hipps of High Point and Kannapolis wed December 27 at the bride’s home with Rev. J M Perry officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Davis Jenkins, taught at Kannapolis for five years. Hipps, son of Rev and Mrs J P Hipps, works for Cannon Mills in Kannapolis. The couple will reside in Kannapolis.
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Susie Evelyn Jenkins
Robersonville
James R. Hipps
High Point
Kannapolis
J. M. Perry
The
Christian Church
Chalmers Davis Jenkins
Fast Carolina Teachers College
Creenville
Kennapolis
Hipps
J. P. Hipps
Duke University
Cannon Mills
Resin and turpentine sale announced by CCC
The Commodity Credit Corporation reported in Washington on January 11 that it has 80 000 barrels of resin and 90 000 barrels of turpentine available for sale.
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Washington
Commodity Credit Corporation
Idylwild Club Dance Features Henry Martin Orchestra
Idylwild club resumes regular dances with a Saturday evening social at Sedgefield Country Club headlined by Henry Martin and his orchestra. The group arrives with praise from Richmond Lynchburg Danville and other Virginia cities. 1936 membership cards will be honored and 1937 cards available.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Henry Martin
Sedgefield
Richmond
Lynchburg
Danville
Virginia
F. C. Cagle
Idylwild Club
Church and youth group meetings across Greensboro area
Multiple church and social group notices outline meetings this week and weekend. East Green Street Baptist Women meet at 7 15 tonight at Mrs Seckler 2108 East Green. T E L class gathers 7 30 tomorrow at Mrs Andrews 414 East Russell. Greensboro District M E young people banquet Friday Feb 12 at 7 45 at Masonic Temple with eight represented countries. First M P church circle meets 7 30 tonight at the Montgomeries 1006 North Hamilton. Eurelian class meets 7 30 tonight at Mrs Wilburn Taylor 805 Park Street. All members urged to attend.
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East Green Street
Green Street
Green Street Baptist Church
D. T. Andrews
East Russell Street
Greensboro
M. E
Masonic Temple
West Market Street
M. P
Misees Jewel
Frances Montgomery
North
Hamilton Street
W. H. English
Wilburn Taylor
Park Street
Friends of Miss Vola Anderson Report Improve
Vola Anderson is improving at Guilford General Hospital after an operation last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs M V Keith and infant Bobby Lee of Wytheville Virginia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Bain at 317 Meadow Street. Mr and Mrs Donald Wren spent Sunday in Charlotte visiting Mrs Wren's parents Mr and Mrs J R Sherin.
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Vola Anderson
Guilford General Hospital
M. V. Keith
Bobby Lee
Wytheville, Va
Amos Bain
Meadow Street
Mrs. Donald Wren
Charlotte
Mrs. Wren
Mrs
J. R. Sherin
Mrs Rich Honored At Birthday Supper
Mrs Ernest Morgan hosted a surprise party Saturday at 918 Grace Street for Mrs Tom Rich on her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Tom Rich and son Claud Rich, Claud Medlin, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Morgan with son Billy.
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Mrs. Rich
Ernest Morgan
Tom Rich
Grace Street
Claud Rich
Claud Medlin
Billy
Gunman Killed In Downtown Drug Store Robbery
In New Orleans an unidentified gunman was shot and killed after robbing Reoul Degruy at a downtown drug store. Degruy said he wrestled a pistol from the robber, who then fled through a side window and was gunned down at the corner after failing to halt. Police report the incident occurred today with $51 taken. Patrolman Vincent Ventura provided details of the confrontation.
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New Orleans
Reoul Degruy
Vincent Ventura
Degruy
Lutheran pastor declines call from Springfield parish
Rev. F. W. Brandt of Augsburg Lutheran Church in 8. C. has declined a call to the Lutheran Parish of Springfield Ga. He has served here six and a half years with a prior pastorate at Saluda South Carolina for three years.
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Union
8. C
F. W. Brandt
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Springfield
Saluda
Lessons In English Lessons In English
Guide on English usage and pronunciation from W L Gordon. Advises choosing precise terms, proper spellings, and daily vocabulary growth. Includes example misuses and a quoted Burke line on latent evils.
How Can I Softens Glue and Sew Snaps
A reader asks how to soften dried glue in a bottle and how to align snap fasteners. Advice suggests adding vinegar to renew glue and sewing the ball first then marking the socket with chalk for precise alignment. Another tip: dampen hands and rub with salt before handling fish to avoid odor, then wash with soap.
Daughter's Christmas elopement sparks worries and defense
A mother laments her youngest daughter's hasty marriage to a workless suitor, recalling her husband's death and challenging family dynamics. She fears the union amid accusations of flawed character and hopes for understanding from her daughter's side in family disputes.
Disappointed Mother Wonders About Family Living Situation
A mother questions whether to invite her daughter to live with her to ease a difficult situation. She can provide space and support but worries about enabling a lazy partner. The note expresses concern over helping her daughter handle a disappointing arrangement.
Plainspoken Advice On In Law Tension
A letter stresses calm approach to daughter’s choice and warns against a heavy mother-in-law act. The writer urges thoughtful consideration and suggests easing tensions rather than pressing for a prize or status. The tone is cautious and practical.
When a son in law changes after marriage
The author argues that some young men truly in love with their wives reform after marriage and work to support the home. Cautions readers against pushing the son in law to live with them, suggesting it may backfire or harm relations.
Unclear excerpt on audience attitudes toward a young man
The fragment suggests tension as a narrator notes disapproval of a young man and implies the audience would quickly form a secret stance. The text hints at prejudice affecting reception but offers no concrete events or identities.
Advice on supporting newlyweds with a private home
The speaker urges helping young couples secure a simple home for privacy. They emphasize wholehearted aid without strings, noting independence from both families as crucial to marriage harmony. The message frames a modest dwelling, even a single room, as the best setting for starting their life together.
A Mother Advises on Gifting to Her Daughter's Home
The note encourages a parent to share excess furniture with her daughter and to offer wedding money if possible. It frames the act as a kindness benefiting the daughter's happiness and家庭 joy.
Daughter’s path shifts toward kindness over disapproval
The message urges a parent to respond with a hands off policy and gentle support if the daughter faces difficulties. It promotes closeness through kindness rather than stern critique, suggesting that compassionate guidance strengthens trust and resilience.
Look and Learn Word Quiz Answers
Answers cover the approximate English lexicon size about 700000 excluding 300000 obsolete terms. The Union of South Africa is the other country known by the letters A U S A. Non compos mentis is when one is not of sound mind. Teaching as a profession traces to Isocrates the Greek orator. The love apple name originally referred to the tomato.
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Union of South Africa
Isocrates
B. C
Tomato
Stoc s Boosted By Buying Power
New York stock market gains driven by buying power for cop pers and specialties lifting favorites. General Motors and Chrysler slide as strike deadlock lingers. Studebaker also weak. Bonds and commodities move unevenly amid a ragged list near hour four.
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New York
General Motors
Chrysler
Studebaker
Miss Marjorie Mansfield Receives Enterprise Inquiries
All questions are addressed to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise. They will be answered promptly.
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Marjorie Mansfield
New UV Food Curbs Flu and Colds, Harvard Study
A Harvard School of Public Health study by William F Wells and colleagues reports an ultraviolet light based food treatment that allegedly inactivates flu virus and other disease bacteria. The test involved human subjects assessing safety and efficacy amid winter conditions.
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Ors
Harvard School of Public Health
William F
M. W. Wells
Sellery Becomes Acting Head at Wisconsin University
George Clarke Sellery was named acting head of the University of Wisconsin as a temporary president after Glenn Frank was dismissed by the Board of Regents. He called faculty into conference to seek support for his interim regime.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
George Clarke Sellery
College of Letters and Science
Glenn Frank
Board of Regents
Sit Down Strike A Global Labor Tactic Traced From GM to France
A survey traces the sit down strike from early 1906 in Schenectady to its rise under Gandhi in India and adoption in Poland, Hungary, France, and the United States. It highlights key episodes including the 1936–38 American and European plant sit downs and the broader impact on labor movements worldwide.
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United States
India
Gandhi
France
General Motors
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Mahatma Gandhi
Brown
Poland
Czechoslovakian
Hungary
High Thun
Firestone Tire and Rubber
Akron
Lyon
Paris
la Fons
Tomers
Balanced Budget Feasibility Warned by Bookings Institute
The Bookings Institution said an early balancing of the federal budget is economically possible but warned a serious breakdown in government finance still exists. It urged resolute action to curtail wasteful and unnecessary federal expenditures.
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Washington
Bookings Institution
Tucci Arrested After Basment Fire Inspired by Radio Drama
Nicholas Tucci and his family listened to a radio dramatization of a 1911 fire as sirens and bells sounded. Firemen investigated a blaze in Tucci's basement. Tucci confessed to arson claiming the broadcast influenced him. Chief Brophy noted the program aimed to promote fire prevention.
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New York
Nicholas Tucci
Tucci
Thomas P. Brophy
Belgian Trawler Losses Mount as Weekend Sinking Toll Rises
In London on January 11 the Belgian trawler Vierge Marie sank after foundering near Islay. The weekend toll includes four fishermen lost on that voyage and seven on the Notre Dame de Lourdes near the Thames.
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London
Islay
Scotia
Thames
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