Offensive Against Slot Machines Is Planned
Leigh Jan 27 General A A F Seawell asserts an offensive against slot machines. He plans to present to the federal judge that Judge Meekins exceeded federal scope in banning fence with the Silent Man. Local officials in Edenton and Clinton have started moving against the machines, while some counties still hesitate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Hotel
Leigh
Isaac M. Meek
A. A
Meekins
Murely
Jaleo
North
Caro
Edenton
Clinton
Ex Lax: Improved Taste and Gentleness Promised
Ex Lax, a longtime favorite laxative, now claims improved taste and gentler action for both children and adults. The ad touts it as more effective while noting a 25 cent price and urging readers to try the product for relief from constipation and associated discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex-Lax
White Elephant Padlocked by Court in Greensboro
Guilford deputies with a restraining order signed by Judge E C Bivens padlocked the White Elephant on the Greensboro High Point highway. The order, obtained by State Solicitor H L Koontz, says the establishment is a public nuisance. Joe Libby is listed as operator and BE. S Ward and wife as owners. Defendants must appear before Superior Court February 7 to show cause.
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Greensboro
Guilford
E. C. Bivens
Greensboro High Point Highway
H. L. Koontz
Joe Libby
Ward
Grand Jury Reports Findings To Court
Guilford County grand jury says few of 28 magistrates file regular reports as required. The panel returned 31 true bills and one not a true bill and postponed another case due to an absent material witness.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Good Samaritan Deputy Relocates Prisoner for Blood Transfusion
In Kenosha Wisconsin Deputy Sheriff James Marshall transported prisoner Har old Dickman 20 to Racine hospital where Dickman’s two and a half year old son was ill with pneumonia. A transfusion was needed but the father collapsed before a blood sample could be drawn. the deputy supplied the blood and returned the prisoner to jail.
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Kenosha
Wis
James Marshall
Harold Dickman
Racine
Dickman
Postal Savings Deposits Gain Across Nation
Washington reports 2,791,371 depositors nationwide in postal savings during fiscal year 1937, with 86,219 new accounts and total deposits rising to $15,191,706 in North Carolina and 2,791,371 nationally. The per depositor average fell slightly to $454.14, while the system earned a net profit of $5,170,965.52.
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Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
Washington
High Point
Federal Postal Savings
Congress Tony
Federal Banking Agency
North Carolina
Post Office Department
Postal Savings
Local clubs hold meetings and visits in Denton area
Denton notes record the Deep River Philatheas gathering at Mrs. R M Williams home in High Point. Dor is Marie Wilson leads the Young People's Sunday class with Mary Frances Williams presiding. Auxiliary members and families enjoy oyster stew at Mrs Lydie Thrift's home as N P Alexander and J Macy Borum visit friends.
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Deep River
Philatheas
R. M. Williams
High Point
Young People
Doris Marie Wilson
Mary Frances Williams
Woman's Auxiliary
Lydie Thrift
N. P. Alexander
Jamestown
Macy Borum
J. L. Hines
Gene Ensley
Nora F. Lloyd
Bill Dillon
E. F. Williams
Eunice Williard
Florida
Bronn Walker
Monticello High School
Ruth Horney
Herman White
Liness R. Borum
T. J. Jones
Leslie Andrews
J. L. Skeen
A Nation of Coripples by Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton critiques modern pride in medical progress while noting a rise in automobile related cripples. Dr. Edward Compere reports 1936 figures: 500000 bone fractures and about one third permanently crippled. He urges safer driving and faster scientific advances to avert a nation of cripples.
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Los Angeles
Edward L. Compere
Congress 1938 session criticized for slow progress
The 1938 Congress is faulted for slow, laborious proceedings and a sharp drop in new bills. Only about 200 bills have been introduced since January, far fewer than the 5000 in the early 1937 session, prompting calls to focus on quality over quantity.
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Congress
Mirage myths mislead and save desert travelers
Desert travelers often chase mirages hoping for water beyond the horizon. Some mirages misdirect travelers to danger while others provide hope and, in rare cases, aid survival. Eskimos ice cream blends berries with deer fat as a traditional frozen treat.
N C Symphony Orchestra Delights Local Audience
The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra performed a one hour and fifteen minute concert in William Penn auditorium to about 50 attendees. Conductor Richard Horner Bates impressed with expressive gestures during Handel’s Water Music suite. Details list pieces by Bach Lindow Dett and others, with Bates described as a lively young conductor under 23. The event was sponsored by local teachers at William Penn Leonard Street and Fairview Schools.
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N. C
North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
William Penn Auditorium
Handel
Bach
Lindow
R. Nathaniel Dett
Bennett College For Women
Jubia
Bett
Howeve
Richard Horner Bales
Bates
Eastman School of Symphony
Kenneth Beechbead
Falla
Skilton
Tchaikovsky
William Penn Leonard Street
Fairview
Golden Gate Jubilee Singers
First Baptist
Charlotte
First Baptist Church
Pastor's Aid Cirle
Aid Circle
Blanche Guy
Young People Club to Meet at Mackay Home
The Young People's club of Women's Memorial A. M. E. church will convene at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Mackay on Evans street Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. William Penn Girls And Boys Basketeers Defeat Atkins.
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Mt. Vernon
Willing Workers Club
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Ora Lee Heath
North Street
Ministers’ Wives Club
E. L. Kirby
Hoover Street
Young People’s Club
Mes. Alonzo Mackay
Young People’s Club of Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church
Alonzo Mackay
Evans Street
Wm. Penn
Atkins
William Penn High School
Help Kidneys Pass 3 Lbs a Day
Dr suggests kidneys pass about 3 pints daily with 15 miles of tubes and “liters” to purify blood. Warns of burning and scanty flow indicating kidney or bladder issues, swelling and fatigue. Promotes Doan’s Pills as relief used by millions for over 40 years to remove waste.
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Dean
Atkins Girls Beat Tigers Ahead By Bailey's Scoring
The Atkins team relied on Bailey to score from diverse angles and to dish accurate passes while Georgia Hairston entered after a later foul out. The Atkins boys offered less challenge to the Tigers as Coach Starks mixed a second team then brought in the first unit to reach 25-9. Steward Board No 2 of St Stephen A M E Zion met at the Ross home with L W Strong presiding and a postmeeting repast served to David Miller William Allen Thomas Flowers Pearlie Wright and James Boss.
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William Penn Tigers
Atkins
Mozelle Moffitt
Hazel McCollum
Ola Mae White
Mildred Oliphant
Sarah Colson
Alberta Miller
Georgia Hairston
Bailey
Tigers
Starks
Oliver Foust
Vergeous Gould
Haywood Mills
Odell Bostic
Columbus Tribble
Winston-Salem
St. Stephen
Steward Board
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion
James Ross
East Washington
L. W. Strong
David Miller
William Allen
Thomas Flowers
Pearlie Wright
James Boss
Twenty-One Honor Roll Students at Fairview Street School
Twenty one pupils at Fairview Street School earned honor roll status for the fourth month. Seventh grade names include Lucille Hames 91 and Mary McCray 88. sixth grade Lumpkin Ilhelmina Holland 85 and others. fifth grade Mamie Leake 94 Edward Leake 93. third grade Ramona Hines 95 and Willie Marie Baldwin 90. second grade list features Vandy Amaker Thomas Leake Bernice Haizup and William Jenkins Jr.
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Fairview Street School
Lucille Hames
Mary McCray
Willie Jones
Ethel Martin
Ida Sturgess
Leonard Simon
Allen Barber
A Lumpkin
Ilhelmina Holland
Blanche Bradley
Mamie Leake
Edward Leake
Wuzzie Lee Archie
Gwendolyn Chambers
Dorothy Ross
Ramona Hines
Willie Marie Baldwin
Vandy Amaker
Thomas F. Leake
Bernice Haizup
William Jenkins, Jr
Church Meeting Set At Women's Memorial AME Church
A church meeting is planned for this evening at Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church. The notice notes a Monday gathering at the church with attendees invited to participate in the service and discussions.
Statewide Rural Electricity Survey Disapproved
The North Carolina rural electrification board rejected a plan for a statewide survey to count rural electricity users and identify appliance usage. Proponents argued the study was needed, but concerns about ties to power companies and funding limits led to withholding approval. The plan proposed using 4-H members and school programs with company sponsored prizes to collect data.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
J. M. Grainger
REA
Jane 8S. McKimmon
All Members Urged to Attend 8 O Clock Meeting
All members are urged to be present at 8 o clock for the upcoming meeting. The notice emphasizes punctual attendance and participation in the session.
Guilford County Realty Transfers In North High Point Morehead Areas
Guilford county records list transfers including Guilford county to E A Henderson a tract adjoining N R Hill. J Maynard Kennedy to Evelyn Shoaf on Stone street. Lou H Hamilton to Paul Hamilton on Gilbert street. Thomas J Hill and William Smith and wives on Lovett avenue. J T Carruthers Jr trustee to Herbert W Park on Laurel drive. T D Sharpe trustee to Margaret Brock on Greene street. J D Johnson and wife to W C Johnson on White Oak Street.
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Guilford County
E. A. Henderson
N. R. Hill
J. Maynard Kennedy
Evelyn Shoaf
Stone Street
Lou H. Hamilton
Paul Hamilton
Gilbert Street
Thomas J. Hill
William ©. Smith
Lovett Avenue
J. T. Carruthers, Jr
Herbert W. Park
Laurel Drive
T. D. Sharpe
Margaret Brock
Greene Street
J. D. Johnson
W. C. Johnson
White Oak Street
Average harpy eagle nest weighs fourteen pounds
A wildlife note states harpy eagle nests average about 14 pounds in weight.
Marmola Tablets Claim Easy Fat Loss Method
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, fast weight loss solution. It promises 5 to 8 pounds weekly by taking four tablets daily and eating fewer fatty foods and starches, claiming the tablets contain a doctor prescribed fat-reducing element.
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Mr. Seawell
Samaritan
Goodrich
Lm Ce. M
Dudley
North Main Street
Pire
Thomasville
Denton News
Anders
Peter Anders
Amico Richie
Jeft
Pershing Schaaf
Wisconsin
Thomas Bd. Smith
Women's Memorial
Women’s Memorial A. M. E
Grainger
Guilford County Realty
High Point Township
Morehead Township
Efird
George Sheeting
Woolens
Efird's
High Point, N. C
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