Hunt Speaks on Welfare Efforts at Rotary Meeting
Jyde Hunt, Davidson County public welfare superintendent, spoke to the Thomasville Rotary Club at the Methodist Hut. He outlined welfare work completed in the county, presented statistical progress, and outlined future plans. Visitor Chas A Cannon of Cannon Mills, Concord, gave an impromptu address. other guests included Kenneth Shapps, H P Hardin, Alex Rankin, T V Rochelle, and Bunn Hack.
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Thomasville
Jyde Hunt
Davidson County
Omasville Rotary Club
Hunt
Chas. A. Cannon
Cannon Mills
Concord
Cannon
Kenneth Shapps
H. P. Hardin
Alex Rankin
T. V. Rochelle
Bunn Hack
High Point Considers Slum-Clearance Program Aid
High Point plans a feasibility study on joining a federal slum clearance program. The planning and zoning commission will review the idea after a council resolution, noting Charlotte and Wilmington have already pursued federal housing funds. The study aims to advise the city on potential participation and funding options.
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High Point
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Charlotte
Wilmington
Planning and Zoning Commission
Phillips
Funeral for Mrs J P Phillips in Asheboro
Mrs J P Phillips 86 died suddenly Tuesday at her son F J Phillips home on South Fayetteville street Asheboro. Funeral conducted by Dr Howard P Powell at First Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Survived by son Fred J Phillips sister Mrs S L Hayworth and four grandchildren Carl Marvin Joe W Phillips and W P Brewer.
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J. P. Phillips
Asheboro
F. J. Phillips
Fayetteville Street
Howard P. Powell
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Elmer Rich
T. A. Burns
Earl Vestal
Walter Yow
Reitzel Smith
Lee Jones
Phillips
Randolphian
Fred J. Phillips
S. Ll. Hayworth
Carl and
Marvin Phillips
Joe W. Phillips
W. P. Brewer
Bennett
Asheboro Chamber of Commerce Sets February Meeting
Asheboro will hold its annual meeting and banquet on February 16 with supper served by First Methodist Church circles in the community gymnasium. About 200 members and guests are expected. speaker's name was not announced.
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Asheboro
Merchant's Widow Lydia McCreery Dead at 82
Lydia Florence Perking McCreery 82 widow of James C. McCreery former president of the McCreery stores of New York dies. Funeral to be held in New York tomorrow.
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Pinehurst
Lydia Florence Perking McCreery
James C. McCreery
McCreery Stores of
New York
City of High Point Seeks Bids for Bridge Work
Sealed proposals due February 8 1939 for two bridge projects involve dismantling and re erection of five 150 ft truss spans raising elevations rebuilding piers and foundations plus replacement with I beam spans. Plans obtainable for 25 deposit with conditions on refunds and contract requirements for general plumbing electrical and heating work.
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High Point
N. C
City Hall
Murray and Flood, Inc
Winston-Salem
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Last Rites Held For Young Richard Peace
Funeral services were held for Richard H. Peace four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peace. The service occurred Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Shady Grove Methodist Church led by Dr. A B. Conrad. choir sang Rock of Ages Safe In The Arms Of Jesus and Nearer My God To Thee. Cousins carried flowers and pallbearers were W G Hill G L Freeman C L Jones and C L Bulla. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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Richard H. Peace
Roy Peace
Shady Grove Methodist Church
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Jesus
W. G. Hill
G. L. Freeman
C. L. Jones
L. Bulla
Hialeah Park Hires Former Giant Pitcher Rube Marquard
Rube Marquard, once a New York Giants pitching star, is now employed in Hialeah Park’s mutuel department in Hialeah Florida as of January 18.
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Hialeah, Fla
Rube Marquard
New York Giant
Mutuel
Hialeah Park
Hoopers Outdraw Hockey In MSG More Than Two Thousand
Collegiate basketball at Madison Square Garden drew crowds averaging about 2000 more than hockey per game on January 18. The comparison highlighted basketball's popularity in the venue.
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Hoopers
New York
Madison Square Garden
Construction of four cottages at the Dam Site bid notice
A public bid invitation on February 1, 1939 seeks four five room cottages and one four car garage at the Dam Site Lem N C. Plans cover heating plumbing electrical and painting with rough grading. Four sets of contract documents available for deposit of 10 per set. deposits refunded upon return of documents in good condition within 30 days after bid opening.
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High Point
N. C
City Hall
Murray and Flood, Inc
Winston-Salem
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Major General Fitzpatrick Rites Tomorrow in Asheville
Asheville observes the funeral of Major General R L Fitzpatrick a longtime city official and Confederate veterans leader who died in a nursing home at age 91. He enlisted at 16 served two years with the 31st Tennessee and was named chief of artillery by United Confederate Veterans commander John W Harris last October.
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Asheville
R. L. Fitzpatrick
Ashevillee
Fitzpatrck
31St
Tennessee
John W. Harris
United Confederate Veterans
Directors Advance Plans Amid Fiscal Debate
A group of ACCOUN 60 leaders push forward on budget priorities as directors weigh funding proposals. Key figures include the organization’s chair and several committee heads amid ongoing negotiations.
Greensboro Couple File Damage Suit for 7750
Jack Bradley and Marie C. Bradley of Greensboro sue C. F. Crouse of Lexington for 7750 total damages. They claim he crossed the highway center line near Thomasville in December, crashing their car and injuring them. Mrs. Bradley seeks 5000 for personal damages including the loss of five teeth. Mr. Bradley 2500 for personal damages and 250 for the car.
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Greensboro
Jack Bradley
Marie C. Bradley
Clerk of Superior Court
C. F. Crouse
Lexington
Bradleys
Crouse
White Mid-Line
Thomasville
State to Lease Lands for Parks and Remove Mount Mitchell Toll Roads
The state board of conservation and development voted to lease about 98,000 acres in the Sandhills and Bladen areas for forest management and recreation. It also approved leasing roughly 100,000 acres for state parks and decided to remove toll roads from Mount Mitchell Park, with supervision by the department.
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Raleigh
State Board of Conservation and Development
Mount Mitchell Park
Sandhills
Bladen
Officer's Car Stolen From His Own Beat
A patrolman's automobile parked in front of police headquarters was stolen between 2:30 and 10 p m and later found burning on the Asheboro highway. License plates were recovered and the car belonged to Patrolman Allen J Hussey.
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Glenora
Asheboro
Allen J. Hussey
Washington County Land Transfer To Create Pettigrew Park
A 200 acre Pettigrew park would be taken over from a federal agency and eventually become a state fish and game preserve embracing Lake Phelps in Washington County.
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State
Pettigrew Park
Lake Phelps
Washington County
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