Anti-Diversion Bill Speeds Through North Carolina
Raleigh reports a bill to prohibit the diversion of highway funds to other uses is being rushed for introduction. The move aims to curb anticipated raids by divisionists who seek to divert millions from the highway fund to the general fund and school costs, with backing from the North Carolina Municipal League and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Budet Commission
Overnor Clyde R. Hoey
North Corona
Tchool
Highway Commission
Union of Highway Fund
Ichave
E Highway Fund
Trial Of Gaddis To Begin Today In Ducktown
DUCKTOWN Tenn Jan 20 Several surprise witnesses were ready to take the stand as Ernett Gaddis and others faced a murder charge in the slaying of D W McFadden The state opened with jurors in place and indicated a party of men reported to have witnessed the crime would testify Prosecutor R Witt read the murder segment as Gaddis Brooks and Par entered pleas of innocence
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Ducktown
Tenn
Ernett Gaddis
D. W. McFadden
Ald
Gaddis
Jenee Brooks
Lloyd Par
Taxi Driver Faces Charge Of Burglary
ENOIR January 20 Lenoir taxi driver charged with first degree burglary after Mrs W Bason testified he broke a door latch on January 12, pushed a victrola and chairs, and attempted a grab but she eluded him. Defense notes she rode uptown with Wood and two men, later returning with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoir
Turham High Wins Journalism Cup for Permanent Possession
Turham High School wins permanent possession of the Journalism Cup awarded by the University of North Jina extension division. Announcement by E nin, secretary of the committee, notes qualification by winning in 1931 1933 1934 1936 and this year 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thapel Hill
Urham High School
University of North Jina Extension Division
High School Journal
Enkin
Comec
New Acting Police Chief Appointed in Greensboro
Greensboro police appoint L Jarvis as acting chief amid resignation of Michael D. Smith after seven years in command. Smith will retire April 1 but takes leave of absence during transition.
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Lrvis
Greensboro Police
Greensboro
L. Jarvis
Michael D
North Line chapter ends annual convention of electrical contractors
The North Line chapter of the International Association of Electrical Contractors concluded its annual convention in Urham with an officers election and plan for upcoming activities. Attendees from local firms participated in the proceedings and discussed standard practices.
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Urham
International Nation of Electrical
Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on Guilt and Mother In Law
A letter writer asks how to handle disapproval from her husband’s mother after she entered the marriage post divorce. The response urges politeness, ignoring incidents, and focusing on making the marriage work to win her mother in law by showing her son is happy.
Society Attitudes Toward Divorce and Parental Concerns
The passage argues that despite lawful divorce and renewed friendship, mothers may object to their sons remarrying. It notes social unease that a new wife might be uncongenial and questions whether a divorced son can find happiness, reflecting lingering stigma and parental influence.
Advice for a new wife on handling mother-in-law relations
The guidance warns that arguing with the husband’s mother harms family harmony. It urges the wife to keep distance from the first wife, avoid friction, and maintain temper. It notes outcomes depend on the couple and suggests contacting Miss Marjorie Mansfield at The Enterprise for answers.
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Marjorie Mansfield
Former Tar Heel Claimed By Death
Funeral services were held for W. E. Hall 55 retired merchant who died Monday after a yearlong illness. Hall a North Carolina native had lived in Rock Hill since 1909. Survivors include daughters Mrs G W Wallace Mrs Ike Gates and Mrs Paul Holroyd of Greensboro and Mrs Albert Sherrill of Greenville plus brothers and sisters B C Hall Winston-Salem W S Hall Washington J C Hall and Mrs Bertha Houber East Bend Ind.
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Rock Hill
8. C
W. E. Hall
Hall
Yadkin County
North Carolina
G. W. Wallace
Ike Gates
Paul Holroyd
Greensboro
N. C
Albert Sherrill
Greenville
B. C. Hall
Winston-Salem
Annexation push seeks to join Blowing Rock to Caldwell County
A movement to annex Blowing Rock and part of Blowing Rock township from Watauga to Caldwell County has begun. A delegation led by Mayor D P Coffey met with Lenoir officials to plan, with a committee to negotiate plans and bond indebtedness. Property value is estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
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Coffey
J. E. Young
A. C. Moody
Herbert Stewart
Caldwell County
F. H. Coffey
R. L. Gwyn
J. Pritchard
Mark Goforth
W. L. Poovey
Walter Carpenter
Blowing Rock
Watauga County
Caldwell
Lenoir
Fowler Motor Lines Incorporation Filed in Greensboro
Certificate of incorporation was filed in Greensboro for the R. D. Fowler Motor Lines of High Point. The company is chartered to operate a motor freight line with authorized capital stock of 100000 dollars. Incorporators are R. D. Fowler T. J. Gold Jr. and H. I Chapman all of High Point.
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Greensboro
A. Wayland Cooke
R. D. Fowler
Beavers Use Split Nail as Comb and Toothpick
A beaver uses the split nail on the second toe of its hind foot as a grooming tool and toothpick, illustrating their resourceful use of body parts in daily care.
Pickett Mills Community News Highlights January Meetings
The Pickett Mills community page notes Boy Scout Troop 1 met January 14 with two new members and group activities. The Quality Club met January 16 with a strong program and meal. a mock trial is planned for January 30. An oyster supper benefit is set for January 28 with ticketed entry.
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Boy Scouts
Pickett
Jack Grayson
Scribe
Quality Club
W. A. Hunt
Sunshine Club
I. G. Greer
Mills Baptist Orphanage
Thomasville
West End Baptist Church
Pickett Cotton Mills
C. C. Swaim
C. N. Rutledge
Margaret Jones
Winston-Salem
N. G. Hemric
Edward Ragan
Onie Stout
Clinton Street
Ethel
Lizzie Jenkins
Statesville
Sally Hemric
Tryon Street
B. W. Jenkins, Jr
Georgia
Dwight Carter
Jerry Barber
George Barber
Barber Brothers
Stone
Kentucky
George Ross
Greensboro
R. Robinson
C. A. Blakely
J. H. Faircorth
Local Young Woman Elected Clerk Of Society At Duke
At Duke University the Hesperian union forms as a new forensic group reviving the old Trinity college tradition. Elizabeth Hatcher of High Point is elected clerk, Bradley Welfare of Winston-Salem wins the public speaking contest, and W Douglas Corriher of Charlotte becomes head of the union.
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Durham
Duke University
The
Hesperian Union
Duke
Bradley Welfare
Winston-Salem
W. Douglas Corriher
Charlotte
Hesperian Literary Society
Trinity College
Elizabeth Hatcher
High Point
Welfare
James N. Gorringe
East Orange
N. J
Brakes Convert Heat Near 600 Horsepower at 70 MPH
An early report notes that avorad automobile brakes can transform heat equivalent to about 600 horsepower when stopping a car moving at 70 miles per hour. The finding highlights brake efficiency and energy dissipation during rapid deceleration.
Hippopotamus sinks to bottom when killed in water
A report notes that a hippopotamus sinks rapidly to the bottom upon death when submerged in water, illustrating its buoyancy and sinking behavior in aquatic environments.
Calotabs Offer Swift Cold Relief for Many
Calotabs are promoted as a thorough intestinal cleanse that helps Nature throw off a cold. One or two tabs are taken the first night and a repeat dose may be used on the third or fourth night. The claim is that they purge germs and poisons from the blood and act as a diuretic. The ad emphasizes affordability at a few cents per package.
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Turham
Journalism Cup
Merting
Marjorie
Mansfield
Miss Mansfield
Tar Heel
Fowler Motor Lines
Pickett Mills Community News
Rus Memorial 1
Ruby Hobbs
Woman's Missionary Society of
Ennis Street
M. W. Childers
Redding Street
C. B. Carter
Flossie Tugegle
J. H. Allgood
Thomasville Road
Sibil Allgood
Dolphus Craughn
Lee Carr
Ella Hollar
Dinkins
Tank Street
Elsie Williams
Virginia
Lee Hemric
Guilford Hospital
Nancy Humphrey
Chesterfields
Eth Pol
Wiley Brice
Richburg
U S. C
Ruth Rankin
Brice
Guilford
John Bivins
Dewey Muse
Bill Bivins
Braswell Williams
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