J D Bacons Celebrate 5th Wedding Anniversary
J D Bacon and wife observe their fifth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter 1208 Wood Drive. The couple, longtime “home folks,” have a large family including eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bacon, born in Georgia, has roots tracing to Orange County and a career that spanned rail work and journalism.
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J. D. Ba
A. B. Taplin
Bacon
Winston- Salem Journal-Sentinel
High Point
Lindsay Street
Lindley
Chatham County
Orange County
Georgia
J. D. Bacon
North Carolina
Mr. Bacon
Bible Class Observes Bacon Day at Wesley Memorial
The Peacock Bible class of Wesley Memorial Episcopal church will observe Bacon Day Sunday morning in honor of J. D. Bacon celebrating his 55th wedding anniversary. A special section will be reserved for his family. Major Bruce Craven, class teacher, will deliver a special message.
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J. D. Bacon
Peacock Bible
Wesley Memorial Church
Bacon
Wesley Memorial Episcopal Church
Bruce Craven
Lees-McRae plans new gym and athletic field
Edgar H. Tufts president announces start of construction on a new gymnasium and athletic field as part of a $1,500,000 development program under the Edgar Tufts memorial association.
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ELK
Edgar H. Tufts
Lees-McRae College
Edgar Tufts
Temple Meads Station Named World's Largest Covered Freight Depot
Temple Meads Station in Bristol England is described as the largest covered freight depot in the world. The facility stands out for its expansive roofed space serving railway cargo operations.
Married 55 Years of Happiness Amid Frugal Beginnings
A Burlington couple recalls their 1882 wedding when they saved $35 to set up home in Alamance County. They describe a simple start with a bed, chairs, china, and a $25 suit for him. He recalls giving the minister their last dollar after the ceremony and says they have lived 55 years without a real quarrel, as she jokes it’s not too late to start.
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Er’s University
J. W. Cannon
Bacon
Alamance County
Mrs. Bacon
Dollar Days Continue Saturday in High Point
Clear skies drew shoppers for the first day of a two day Dollar Days event. Local merchants offered discounts across dollar merchandise and more items, with many bargains expected to sell out before Saturday afternoon. Out of town buyers were anticipated to join locals tomorrow as stores warned early visits to avoid crowds. The source notes the inventor of playing cards is unknown.
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High Point
Tax Change Plan Stirs Merchants in North Carolina
Merchants across North Carolina react with alarm to proposals to raise the lowest sales tax bracket from ten to fifteen cents. J. P. Stowe of Charlotte, druggists group, testifies that no one will accept an accumulative tax and that a token, fractional currency system would worsen collection and losses for merchants.
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Raleigh
House
Senate
J. P. Stowe
Charlotte
North Carolina
Rotary Club Provides Free Treatment for 42 Crippled Children
Rotary club Crippled Children's committee announces 42 local children need treatment. Dr. W M Roberts will establish a temporary clinic here to treat under 16s, with hospitalization arranged for older youths through James T. Barnes. Funding includes Headsline Review proceeds and a spring seal sale consideration.
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Rotary Club
Phil W. Grandjean
Roberts
James T. Barnes
Grandjean
Dr Mann Named Chairman of State Legion Committee
Dr I T Mann, local physician, is appointed chairman of the Rehabilitation committee for the American Legion Department of North Carolina by State Commander Wil M Pickens. Mann has served on the committee since its addition to the Legion program in North Carolina. James E B Lyon of High Point is named a member of the Child Welfare committee.
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I. T. Mann
Chaiman
American Legion
North Carolina
Mann
Nort Carolina
Wil M. Pickens
Lincolnton
James EB. Lyon
High Point
Woodchucks Make Very Interesting Pets
Woodchucks are described as suitable and easily cared for pets in the readable text. The note highlights their charm and potential as household companions.
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