Waynick Urges North Carolina Road Upgrades
Capus M. Waynick, chairman of the state highway and public works commission, told the Rotary Club at the Sheraton that North Carolina voters seek better roads but demand sacrifices to fund them. He outlined highway finances, weather damage, and a need for revenue, plus the prison program’s educational aims and the state’s development potential. Guests included Henry V. Koonts, Holt McPherson, Mack Holland, and James Shivers.
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North Carolina
Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Capus M. Waynick
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Club
Commonwealth
Waynick
Henry V. Koonts
Holt McPherson
Mack Holland
Gastonia
James Shivers
Atlanta
Beatification Of Holes In Roads Is Craven Idea
George E B Craven on behalf of Trinity and Archdale citizens sent a telegram to Capus Waynick the state highway commissioner detailing the poor and dangerous condition of Route sixty one from Archdale to Trinity and proposing to beautify the holes by placing water lilies or goldfish in them the telegram requests action to alleviate the hazard.
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George EB. Craven
Trinity
Archdale
Capus M. Waynick
Police Trap Taxi Driver For Liquor Delivery
W. N. Loving, 19, of 103 Highland Avenue, became the first victim of a police ruse to catch taxi drivers delivering whisky after a downtown cafe telephoned for a pint. The driver was arrested for violating the prohibition law and later bonded at $300. Loving admitted the whiskey was his and said he sold liquor to make a living.
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W. N. Loving
Highland Avenue
Loving
Commercial Bank Reaches Repayment Milestones in RFC Loan
The receiver reports for the quarter ending December 31 1935 that the defunct Commercial National Bank repaid over half its Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan and paid dividends totaling 1 240 797 to unsecured creditors. Total assets collected reach 3 719 669 against 8 323 983 listed at suspension. Liabilities at suspension stood at 6 360 651 with 3 024 744 paid to secured and preferred creditors.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Commercial National Bank
John D. Biggs
Relief Program Still Serious Amid Certification Delays
A survey shows the county relief system remains strained as the new certification unit moves in amid funds shortfalls for fuel and food. Officials warn only limited government aid is likely soon while WPA wages prove inadequate for many unemployed families.
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County Welfare Office
NCERA
County Welfare Department
Margaret Davis
WPA
Arsenic's Role in Wood Preservation Described
Report highlights arsenic as a useful agent in wood preservation processes outlining its effectiveness and the context in which it can be applied while noting safety considerations.
Noghelle Heads Globe Parlor Co as President and GM
Rochelle, acting general manager for nearly a year, was elected president and general manager at the Globe Parlor Furniture Company annual meeting. He succeeds the late A. S. Caldwell who led the business for 20 years until his death last year. C. R. Barrier was re-elected vice-president and treasurer, Henry A. Foscue becomes secretary while also sales manager. The firm is a major local furniture maker of upholstered lines and showed improved business in 1935.
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T. V. Rochelle
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
A. 8. Caldwell
C. R. Barrier
Henry A. Foscue
Floating Grass Islands Mark Amazon River Scene
Floating islands of grass drift on the Amazon River, creating a distinctive and shifting landscape. These natural mats form from aquatic vegetation and shed light on river dynamics and habitat complexity in the region.
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Amazon River
Death of W Colvin Vestal in Richmond
W Colvin Vestal 49 prominent in Randolph county died in St Elizabeths hospital Richmond after a five week illness. He lived in Randolph before moving to Richmond three years ago and worked with Seaboard Air Line railroad. Survived by wife three sons two brothers and three sisters. Body to be returned to Randolph for interment near the mothers memorial tree.
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Randleman
W. Colvin Vestal
Randolph County
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Richmond
W. Colvih Vestal, Jr
Kinston
Joe
John Vestal
Earl Vestal
Alvan Vestal
Asheboro
J. W. Gless
R. A. Pugh
Milk as the most complete natural food says the author
A quotation emphasizes milk as nature’s most complete food. It asserts milk fulfills essential nutrients and supports growth and health in a concise, timeless thought.
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Highway Head
Bailie Phee
N. BE. Russell
Sheraton Shoe Repair
Paschal Shoe Repair Company
106 North Main
CIY
Jefpers, Mer
Ardelle
A.M. Toop. M
Commercial Ins. & Investment CO
Wachovia Bank
Boy C. Welborn
Vance M. Welborn
Snow Lumber Company
Hone
Craven
Moffitt Furniture CO
North Main
Commercial Bank
RFC
Atlantic In Building & Loan Association Security Bank
Cridlerbaugh
Forderal Home Loan Bank
Noghelle
Globe Parlor CO
Henry A. Foselle
Barrier
Star Welding & Repair Co
C. H. Ellis & Co. Public Accountants
W. Washington
W. Colvin
Vestal
J. B. Cooper
The
Princess Cafe
Princess
Stewart-Warner
Owa Household Appliance Co
N. Main ST
Telephon
Lewis Harris
North Main Street
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