Weather today and weekend forecast across regions
North Carolina sees rain tonight into Saturday with a warmer east and colder west by Saturday. South Carolina expects cloudy skies with rain Saturday and milder interior tonight, cooler in the northwest on Saturday. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville are east to southeast, overcast with occasional rain along the north portion on Saturday.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Hatteras
Jacksonville
North Port
Miss Clapp Dies In Alamance Parish
Miss Catherine Clapp aunt of Mrs Maude Blair and Mrs Hunter Sechrest died early this morning at her Alamance church community home Funeral services set for Saturday afternoon at Alamance Presbyterian church
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Catherine Clapp
Maude €. Blair
Hunter Sechrest
Alamance Church
Alamance Presbyterian Church
Rabbi Freedman Sermon At Israel Synagogue Tonight
Rabbi J. M. Freedman will conduct services tonight at the war Israel synagogue at 6. His sermon topic is Thou Shalt Not Steal with the text Will a man rob God ye rob me Malachi 3 The public is invited to attend.
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J. M. Freedman
War Israel
Malachi
Randolph County Unemployment Claims Rise With Mill Filings
About 500 individual applications plus mass filings from Seward Mill Worthville Commonwealth Hosiery Mill Randleman and Sapona Frocks Asheboro have been filed since January 1 with Randolph county unemployment claims interviewer C W Hilliard. No checks issued yet but January applicants expect payment around January 29.
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Asheboro
C. W. Hilliard
Unemployment Commission
Randolph County
Hilliard
Seward
Worthville
Commonwealth Hosiery
Randleman
Sapona Frocks
Allen Qualifies As Administrator
George Allen of 1206 This Sell Street qualified as administrator of the estate of his wife Catherine S. Allen who died November 22. The estate is valued at 550 dollars in personal property and 1500 dollars in real estate. Heir is his daughter Miss Juanita Foy Allen.
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Greensboro
George Allen
Catherine S. Allen
Juanita Foy Allen
Motion To Remove Action Is Denied
Sylvester Simmons sues C. M. Loflin for alleged personal injuries from work at a sawmill. A motion to remove the case to Randolph County Superior Court was denied by Judge Lewis E. Teague, with an appeal filed by both sides.
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Sylvester Simmons
C. M. Loflin
Randolph County Superior Court
Lewis E. Teague
Randolph
City Hall Sells Government Spec Rat Poison Tomorrow
An official notice states rat poison mixed to government specifications will be on sale at City Hall tomorrow afternoon from two to four o'clock. The announcement was issued this morning by city authorities.
Services and events at St Luke’s Lutheran Church and local groups
News notes church services at St Luke’s Lutheran on Sunday January 23 with 11:15 am morning worship led by Rev J Ernest Shu felt from Matthew 11 25 30 on Our Marvelous Gospel. 12:15 pm Sunday school led by L R Ross. 7 pm evening sermon on a Christian congregation a building for God from I Corinthians 3 10 15. Bible class Wednesday Jan 26 at 7 30 pm. High Point Professional Men’s Club met at Prof S B Whitted’s home to plan February social. Dr Young of Thomasville to open an office in town and support civic efforts. Price High School at Salisbury to play William Penn High School tonight at 7 39 pm in basketball first meeting of season. last season’s results suggest a good game.
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St. Luke's
Jesus
L. R. Ross
God
Jesus Christ
High Point
S. 8S. Whitted
East Washington Street
Dr. Young
Thomasville
Price High School
Salisbury
William Penn High School
Bride 18 Sues Husband 63 for Alimony Without Divorce
Irene Mintz Mullikan of High Point sues S. K. Millikan of Brunswick County in municipal court alleging a burdensome marriage and abuses after their November 29 1936 wedding. She claims he forced her to submit to his friends and asks alimony totaling support as she has none.
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Irene Mintz Mullikan
High Point
S. K. Millikan
Brunswick County
Weekend slump setting in at furniture mart
The week end market shows lingering weakness as buyers hold back while exhibitors report steady to large sales on the opening days. Registrations reach 1460 midweek, slightly above last year’s figure, and optimism grows despite skeptical expectations before opening.
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Furniture Mart
Mart
Man Arrested In Greensboro On Breakin And Looting Charge
Jim Ingram of this city was arrested here this morning and detained for Greensboro authorities on a warrant charging breaking and entering and larceny. Greensboro police said they would come here for him immediately.
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Jim Ingram
Greensboro
Ingram
Three Arrested in Lottery Book Raids on City
A police raid at 617 East Washington Street netted lottery books and led to the arrest of Henry Abels and his wife Effie Abels. Monroe Massey was also arrested for operating a lottery. All three remained in jail in default of $500 bonds as investigators probe a wider butter-and-egg racket.
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Henry Abels
East
Washington Street
Effie Abels
Abels
Monroe Massey
Massey
Auto Leaders to Confer at Capital Today
President Roosevelt leads a capital conference with labor leaders debating unions financing and nonlegislative private groups sharing information. He cites British unions and notes no plan for a permanent advisory body while addressing farm and price level concerns. Senator Brown notes possible regularization of installment selling amid antitrust actions and auto industry talks.
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Great Britain
Business Advisory Council
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Brown
D-Midh
Auto
Umstead Speech Praised In Congress After Naval Bill Address
Representative William B. Umstead of Durham received an enthusiastic ovation in the House for his naval appropriations bill speech. Lawmakers praised his command of figures and thorough grasp of the bill, and several colleagues congratulated him for his clear, candid presentation.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
William B. Umstead
Durham
House
Umstead
Break-ins Reported at Two English Street Stores
Two business places on English Street were robbed last night between midnight and dawn. Joiner's Drug Store was entered by breaking the plate glass storefront and thieves left with candy, cigarettes, and about one dollar from the register. Wardell's at 1518 English Street had an iron thrown through a window but the owner says nothing was missing. police found no definite clues.
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English Street
Joiner's Drug Store
Wardell’s Place
House approves big sugar act loans and crop credits
Washington January 21. The house passed a bill to appropriate 74.25 million dollars for sugar act payments and production and harvesting loans for other crops. The measure allocates 39.75 million for sugar and 34.5 million for other loans.
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Washington
House
Former Senator Finifeld M. Simmons Dies at 84
Fr M Simmons aged 84 dies in New Bern on Jan 21 after a quiet day at his daughter's home. The former senator spent the day with family near the city.
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Fr. M. Simmons
New Bern
Jan
Finifeld M. Simmons
Here
Roosevelt to Meet Auto Makers on Credit and High Pressure
President Roosevelt plans discussions with automobile industry leaders about restricting credit terms to eighteen months, requiring down payments, and limiting deficiency judgments. He aims to ease burdens on buyers while addressing installment buying and aggressive sales tactics.
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Roosevelt
Choir Formed at Local Church Under Music Committee
The First Evangelical and Reformed church formed a 40 member choir to sing at every service. About 30 attended the organization meeting. over 40 have pledged to participate. Prof. Dan Smith will direct rehearsals on Thursdays at 7 30 PM and Sunday services, aiming to feature congregational singing in all evening services. The choir’s first rehearsal is next Thursday night.
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First Evangelical and Reformed Church
M. F. Crooks
F. W. Gibbardt
Lonnie Perratte
Dan Smith
Mr. Smith
Meisky Awarded Red Cross Meritorious Service Honor
Richard Meisky, a Red Cross senior life saver and Presbyterian college student, received a national Red Cross certificate of merit at a senior high chapel program for rescuing Kathleen Burton from drowning at Crystal Lake in Winston-Salem on June 4, 1937. Superintendent Charles F. Carroll Jr praised his cool courage and foresight.
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Red Cross
Richard Meisky
Presbyterian College
The
Katherine Burton
Crystal Lake
Winston-Salem
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Carroll
Meisky
South Carolina
Speech and housing bill progress in Congress
Senator Bilbo warns of dire South consequences if a new civil rights bill passes while a housing bill agreement ends three week stalemate. Conferees settled most farm bill issues and aim to place bills on the statute books by Feb. 1 as the House speeds naval supply appropriations.
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Bilbo
Dixie
South
Senate House
Senate
House
Smith Named Secretary Birthday Ball Committee
Herman H. Smith is named secretary and treasurer of the committee for the annual President's Birthday Ball at the Sheraton on January 29 to aid the national campaign against infantile paralysis. General Chairman Charles L. Kearns said Smith will handle finances and ball details. The kickoff radio address by Harriss Jarrell is set for noon tomorrow on WMPFR as networks, stations, and stars back the campaign led by the new National Foundation.
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Herman H. Smith
Sheraton Hotel
Charles L. Kearns
Smith
Mr. Kearns
Harriss Jarrell
WMPFR
New National Foundation
Roosevelt
White House
Registered At The Market Names Across States
A long list of buyer and seller names linked to markets in many states and cities. Names include Nell Saunders Savannah Ga and F M Barber Goldston along with dozens more in North Carolina Virginia West Virginia Georgia and Washington D C. The roster cites individuals and couples from Raleigh to Winston Salem Danville and Martinsburg reflecting a regional market listing.
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Nell Saunders
Savannah
F. M. Barber
Goldston
C. M. Collins
C. W. Sykes
Durham
W. G. Bennett
EB. J. Howerton
Winston-Salem
A. A. White
Raleigh
Frank Joyce
Mabel Peters
Leaksville
C. H. Ford
Washington
N. J
Raymond Madlin
Warrenton
Sol Isaac
Sol W. Goodman
Goldsboro
M. L. Clarke
Kenbridge
J. R. Miller
Greensboro
R. Brookshire
Chae
Parkersburg
W. Va
R. C. Quinn
T. H. Thurston
Wilson
M. C. Kerpelman
Martinsburg
Sommers
Kathryn Riker
Reidsville
Mra
Rogers, Jr
Marion
8. C
C. W. Foster
High Point
Wm. Howell
D. B. Calder, Jr
J. EB. Hoyle
Clifton Forge
Co. K. Council
Wilmington
W. J. Stewart
J. EB. Yale
P. L. Collins
J. H. Stone
Bassett
H. F. Ellerbe
J. J. Sutton
W. P. Sutton
M. D. Williams
R. R. Abel
Ernest Wallace
Cleveland
Tenn
J. H. Leonard
Lexington
J. E. Hendrix
W. P. Lester
J. F. Hartman
R. W. Mathews
S. F. Freeman
I. Schwab
Daniel
N. Leibermen
J. R. Talley
J. T. Talley
Siler City
J. H. Huffard
Bluefield
A. D. Wiggins
Ralph Garrett
J. B. Coble
Burlington
R. H. Cade
A. J. Bishop
W. C. Bishop
C. H. Duncan
BE. M. Tutwiler
C. B. Powell
Ernest Lilly
W. W. Moon
Mr. Hope
D. M. Rameey
Felker
Reeves
Garville
Porter
Galax
K. G. S. Concord
R. B. Martin
Sonville
Fla
H. G
E. J. Bishop
Win, Tenn
L. Wood
J. C. Holld
Wallace Clark
W Danville
F. E. D. Lazendy
B. McC
G. G. Dixon
Belmont
W. Allred
J. D. Thompson
Airy
M. W. Searight
S Noke
W. C. Brewer
W. Honeycutt
H. B. Mrlkinston
H. Blick, Jr
Howard
C. W. Peebles
Lawreville
J. D. Craver
A. Leonard
J. Ratliff
Pikeville
Rowe
Tallahassee
Mrs. O. Roberts
Miss Hall
J Roberts
J. A. Cox
Fayville
M. M. Perry
W. Wilkins
Edenton
B. R. Devi Cheraw
R. Z. Rinette
Georgetown
M. Shoob
I. Weitz
Savant Ga
W. EB. Suddarth
H. Hinton
Danville
Five Begin Fourth Consecutive Sleepless Day Experiment
Five participants endure 30 and 40 hour sleepless stretches as part of a sleep deprivation study. Frances Wallace of Douglas Ga Ruth Jimerson of Unidalla Ga and Paul Newman of New York City weigh about 125 pounds. The 100th hour ends Saturday at noon with about 30 students acting as attendants.
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Mar
Frances Wallace
Brunette
Douglas
Ruth Jimerson
Unidalla
Paul Newman
New York City
Edwards
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