Sunday Observance Debate Sparks Letters to Editor
A reader argues civil laws cannot establish Christian worship and that God’s commandments prescribe Sabbath keeping of the seventh day, not Sunday. The letter contends church guidance, not civil power, should shape true faith amid broader debates on religious legislation.
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Grubb
Santay
Jesus Christ
Church of England
Mr. Grubb
Jesus
God
Great Britain
India
Congress
President’s Ball Draws 150 at National Foundation Benefit
More than 150 attendees filled the Sheraton hotel last night for the President's Birthday ball benefiting the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. General Chairman Charles L. Kearns praised the committees' cooperation. Harriss Jarrell led ticketing and Herman H. Smith served as secretary treasurer. Music was provided by Bernard Fowler's Rhythm Masters.
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Sheraton Hotel
National Foundation For
Charles L. Kearns
Harriss Jarrell
Herman H. Smith
Bernard Fowler
Sunday laws questioned as unconstitutional blue laws evolve
A letter argues Sunday laws infringe liberty and equality, calling for repeal of blue laws and all religious legislation. It defends freedom of choice in worship, condemns enforcement of religious observance, and urges public support for civil rights and equal treatment regardless of day.
Technical Experts To Meet In Law Enforcement Here
About 50 technical experts and investigators from police departments and other agencies across the state are invited to a Sunday meeting to organize a group for cooperation with the International Association for Identification. The event, hosted by High Point Police, will include a 10 am business session at the Sherman Hotel, a luncheon, and a 2 pm theater party with delegations from federal and state agencies represented.
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International Association
International Association For Idantification
W. G. Friddle
J. W. McMahon
High Point
J. Edgar Hoover
McMahon
Edward Scheidt
Charlotte
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lewis O. Padgett
United States Secret Service
Paul Whitley
Raleigh
Sheraton Hotel
A Cotes
Carolinas Association
South Carolina
Market Show Optimism and Steady Prices in 1938 Outlook
Attendance at the Chicago market exceeded 1937 levels as buyers reported lower prices and better quality across home furnishings. Gordon Robinson of the American Furniture Mart predicted a spring upturn and a 1938 peak in the fall, with prices in the local market holding firm and efforts by retailers to curb leakage.
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Gordon Robinson
American Furniture Mart
Chicago
J. W. Cheyney
American Furniture Retailers’ Association
Teague or Turner Likely to Enter Race Against Judge Link
Rumor-rich report suggests Teague or Turner will challenge Judge Link in Davidson County. Turner favors remaining solicitor, Teague eyed as potential rival. both factions expect an announcement soon with one of the two to run.
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Turner
Judge Link
Davidson County
Judge Teague
High Point
Uncle Remus at Greensboro College Revival
Greensboro College students rehearse Uncle Remus Creators on the Odell Memorial stage in a revival of Joel Chandler Harris tales directed by Dr. J Roddey Miller. The performance is set for Saturday February 26 under the Greensboro College Alumnus Association sponsorship.
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Greensboro College Players
Odell Memorial Stage
Dr. J. Roddey Miller
Joel Chandler Harris
Greensboro College Alumnus Association
Tarzan Opens at Broadhurst with Glenn Morris
Tarzan plays at the Broadhurst for three days with Glenn Morris in the title role and Eleanor Holm co starring. The jungle saga features fierce tribes wild animals and a glamorous love interest as the new Principal Productions series debuts.
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Tarzan
Eleanor Holm
America
Morris
Prominent Men to Speak Here at High Point Lectures
Three Sultepeis lectures will be delivered at High Point College this winter and spring by Louis Untermeyer Carl Sandburg and a third speaker. Untermeyer, poet critic editor, will speak March 21. Sandburg, poet and biographer, April 8. Hindus described as a leading American scholar on Soviet Russia.
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Wy Br
Hea
Lindh
Casassia
Ombrasty
Louis Untermieyer
Carl Sandburg
Hindus
Russia
America
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Untermeyer
Mrs O R Fox Death Notice From Asheboro
Funeral services for Mrs. O R Fox of Asheboro will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at Pugh's Chapel. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Charlie Williams of Asheboro and Mrs Osborne and a son Roy Fox of Statesville.
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O. R. Fox
Asheboro
Dennis Osborne
Broadway
Pugh
Famous ruling on Sunday law recalled here
Chief Justice Clark upholds separation of church and state in Sunday observance. He says states may ban labor for rest but cannot compel religious observance. He notes Christianity influences law without being its source and cites constitutional protections.
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Congress
Bar
America
Gate City President's Ball Faces Unresolved Dilemmas
The national chairman paused activity with a promise to consult higher authorities, then passed the issue back to Guilfordians as Messrs. Turner and Cannon must resolve the problem themselves. Greens hosted the President's Birthday ball last night and the offered donation was refused, leaving committee members puzzled.
Present day value of chemicals in an average body rises slightly
The text notes that current wealth or value of certain chemicals in the body is a bit more tense than five years ago, when it stood at about 385 dollars.
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