Plan to Organize New Bank to Liquidate Closed Institution
Directors of the Commercial National Bank propose forming a new bank to act as liquidating agent for the closed bank. Depositors must subscribe at least 30 percent of their old deposits. The plan aims to aid the community and businesses relying on the bank, despite doubts about prompt payouts under liquidation.
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Commercial National Bank
National Bank
New Bern
Kat
Considera
Plan for Commercial National Bank comes before depositors
The article outlines two proposed plans to handle Commercial National Bank's troubles. The first offered 25 percent deposit subscription to buy the bank building at a high price and the second suggested releasing 75 percent of deposits, which failed. The current plan seeks cooperative, community-focused action by involved individuals to decide a pathway for a new bank and the city’s best interests.
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Commercial National Bank
Transfer Seen For Williams-Norris Tomahville Unit
An authenticated report states the Thomasville unit of Williams-Norris may transfer to Thomasville Furniture Co and owners R L Lambeth and John R Myers. The move would reduce overhead for Williams Norris while boosting Thomasville Furniture production. The 1931–1932 period saw the firm maintaining full operations and salaries, an excellent record.
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Thomasville
Williams-Norris Company
Thomasville Furniture Company
R. L. Lambeth
John R. Myers
Williams-Norris
A Fine Spirit of Cooperation at UNC
Contributions to the University of North Carolina emergency student loan fund have reached 5000 without a general drive. President Frank Graham notes 100 percent participation from students and faculty and a five dollar donation from negro janitors. Without the fund 300 to 500 students may drop out due to tuition, room, and board costs.
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Frank Graham
Graham
Peter the Apostle and the Transforming Power of Faith
The author traces Peter as a relatable figure from Simon of Bethsaida to a leader chosen by Christ. He highlights Peter’s initial failings, the call to transformation, and moments of faith such as the miraculous catch and walking on water, stressing that reliance on Jesus enables moral courage and steadfast service.
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Peter
John
Moses
Paul
Jesus
Hell
God
Apostle
Simon
Bar-Jona
Bathsaida
Bethsaida
Fishtown
Johnson
Simon Johnson
Christ
Andrew
Valley of the Jordan
Spont
Isaiah
Juda
Lake of Galilee
Let High Point curb out of town labor drain
The writer argues that High Point should hire local workers rather than bring in non residents from Randolph County. He warns that out of town spending leaves the city and taxes paid by locals support others, urging civic leaders to demand fair employment and keep money within High Point to boost housing, prosperity, and pride. He uses a parable of feeding neighbors’ children to stress fair share.
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High Point
Randolph County
Thomasville
The Jamestown Weed and Library News Column
A personal column blends humor and local observations. It notes an upcoming birthday and playful bets on pastry, comments on rumors of war, praises the Public Library, and urges overdue books be returned by February 6th with penalties waived. It emphasizes library generosity and urges donations and returns.
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Public
Congorilla and Carolina Folk Comedies Reviewed
Contemporary explorer Martin Johnson and wife recount two years in Central Africa with pygmy tribes and gorillas in the Pare National Albert. The volume argues against zoos and includes striking photographs. Also reviewed are Carolina Folk Comedies edited by Frederick H. Koch and other literary works, with note of Yvor Winters’s Journey and Other Poems and forthcoming titles from May and Company.
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Vaartin Johnson
Seriaps
Africa
Tsat
Brewer, Warren and Putnam
Martin Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Central Africa
Pare National
Albert
Carl Akeley
Johnsons
Alumbongo Mountains
Narobi
Samuel French, Inc
Frederick H. Koch
North Carolina Institution
Archibald Henderson
Koch
Little Theater
Magnolia
Gertrude Wilson Coffin
Carolina Highlands
Irene Fussler
Carolina Coast
Nag’s Head
Agatha
Jane Toy
Hillsboro
N. C
Wilbur Stout
Piedmont
Helen Dortch
Maggie
Miss Dortch
Wilkeson O'Connell
Revolutionary Carolina
David Caldwell
Guilford County
Creasy
North Carolina
the Dragon Press
Yvor Winters
Critiac
Mr. Winters
Shoddiness
Young People's Day Observed By Cherry Street Church
The Cherry Street Presbyterian colored church holds Young People's Day with 10 o clock Sunday school led by the youth. Zanders Mattison of William Penn high school will speak to the Junior church, Evelyn Drake and the Clark brothers sing, and Rev. J L Powell of Johnson C Smith University will preach. An interdenominational program at 3 pm features the Harmony Choir from St. Stephens A M E Zion, a new quartet directed by G F Allen, Caryassa Gayard, and other participants. the public is invited.
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Cherry Street Presbyterian
Colored
Zanders Mattison
William Penn High School
Evelyn Drake
Clark Brothers
J. L. Powell
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte
St. Steven's A. M. E. Zion
Ref. G. F. Allen
Caryassa Gayard
Delay in Trial of Lexington Widow for Poisoning
Conflict with the Harper trial at Greensboro delays convening of superior court in Lexington until at least Wednesday potentially delaying the trial of Mrs Lola Pendleton Pickett charged with poisoning her six year old daughter.
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Lexington
Harper
Greensboro
Superior Court
Lola Pendleton Pickett
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