Y W C A Hears H Blackard At Dinner Meeting
H Blackard of Bes sley Memorial Church will be principal speaker at a Young Women’s Christian Association dinner Friday at 6 30 pm in First Baptist Church. Mrs A H Whit ley sings, about 175 attend. Mrs H A Millis completes three years as president and a new slate of officers will be announced by Mrs Joseph T Weaver with Miss Lucille Johnston presenting the treasurer’s report and financial status.
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Tree H. Blackard
Bessley Memorial Church
Women's Christian Association
First Baptist Church
A. H. Whitley
H. A. Millis
Joseph T. Weaver
Lucille Johnston
Georgia Tobacco Growers Seek Marketing Compact
Georgia tobacco growers asked lawmakers to authorize marketing and production compacts with other states. Rep. Edmon Dollar of Grady County introduced the bill in the House to permit such agreements, with effectiveness contingent on participation by other states.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tobacco Growers
House of Representatives
Edmon Dollar
Grady County
Meeting Minutes Presented By Secretary For Annual Event
Miss Nelle Ansley executive secretary will present the minutes of last year’s annual meeting conducted by Mrs Harry Alexander. The report outlines outcomes, decisions, and actions approved by attendees at the prior session.
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Nelle Ansley
Harry Alexander
Tobacco Growing States Adopt Similar Legislation
Virginia and Kentucky have already enacted the measure as part of a broader move by tobacco growing states to standardize rules and policies.
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Virginia
Kentucky
Bank Clearings Rise Across 22 Cities in Week Ended Jan 27
Bank clearings in 22 leading cities totalled 6.002 billion dollars for the week ended January 27, up 14.5 percent from 5.244 billion a year earlier. The prior week showed a 12.8 percent gain compared with 1936 figures.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Young birds learn early to heed mother's warning
The text notes nestlings start listening to their mother's alarm and stop chirping while in the egg. This early behavior shows social learning and threat response in avian development.
Soil Erosion Control Projects In County To Be Discontinued
The Soil Conservation Service will discontinue 75 erosion control projects by July 1 and hand maintenance to farmers. Deep River and Reedy Fork projects are near completion in Guilford Forsyth and Randolph counties with local headquarters in High Point and Greensboro. Farmers will oversee soil and water conservation with limited technical support and local erosion associations may be formed. Dr J H Stallings notes no word from Washington yet on specific project discontinuations.
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Soil Conservation Service
Guilford
Forsyth
Randolph
Pookage
High Enterprise
Washington, D. C
High Point
Reedy Fork
Greensboro
State Extension Service
J. H. Stallings
North Carolina
Cold reception to Mattress Industry protest in North Carolina legislature
In Raleigh on January 28 the legislature dismissed a complaint from W A Sullivan representing the Mattress Industry via chairmen Libby Ward and J G Hobbs. Lawmakers mocked the claim that blind workers aided by the state ruin the industry and debated flood relief funds and license tag sales. A committee voted narrowly against underwriting a state fair deficit, citing past losses and lessee profits, while Rep Murphy quipped on a trip with the institute of government and noted NC does not levy ad valorem taxes for state purposes.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
W. A. Sullivan
Mattress Industry
Libby Ward
Appropriations Committee
J. G. Hobbs
House Committee On Institutions For
Sullivan
House Appropriations Group
North Carolina
James A. Bell
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gold
Lepark
Johnston
Sampson
Noell
Abernathy
Clark
Bladen
Greer
Graveley
Bacon
McDaniel
McBryde
Rowe
Emninetes
Institute of Government, Representaive
Murphy
Shepard Pleads Guilty in Foul Sex Case
WHITEVILLE January 28 Albert Shepard pleaded guilty after the state presented its case in the carnal knowledge of 14 year old Hazelle Shaw Evergreen girl case. He was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Kidnapping charges in the cave man case were dropped by the state.
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Whiteville
Albert Shepard
Hazelle Shaw
Evergreen
Delaware completes eighth annual vehicle inspection drive
Delaware state inspection program finished its eighth annual campaign reporting 580 mechanically dangerous cars condemned and junked. The effort highlights state ownership of inspection stations and the ongoing safety push by officials.
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Delaware
Emerald Oil Promoted as Vein Remedy at Mann Drug
Advert says Emerald Oil reduces varicose and swollen veins. Consumers are urged to buy an original bottle at Mann Drug Store or from any pharmacist and apply it night and morning to shrink swelling. The oil is claimed to be highly concentrated and long lasting with daily use guiding relief.
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Mann Drug Store
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PAT Brown Inc
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High Point, N. C
ORDOR
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Rowan
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Richmond
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Curllee
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