Retail Trade Advances Amid Drought and Holiday Buying
Industry wide gains as retail and wholesale trade rise despite drought and vacations. Steel capacity reaches 74 percent, with auto plans boosting orders and freight carloadings, while the AP stock average holds near 64.0 with mixed market signals. Richmond and Atlanta reports show strong auto and household sales, bonus spending lifting retail results in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas EB
Flanagan
Associated Press
Department of Commerce
Federal Reserve
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
Atlanta
Zeppelin Hindenburg Carriers Reach Atlantic Crossing
The Zeppelin Hindenburg departed Cape Cod into fog but cleared safely and continued its fourth eastward Atlantic crossing after receiving updated weather reports by wireless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hindenburg
North Atlantic
Cape Cod
Navigable Streams in the United States Numbered
A reference notes that roughly 295 streams in the United States are navigable. The statement hints at a cataloging of waterways suitable for navigation across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
High Point Area Gets National Park Service Office
Local park service offices in the Carolinas will direct park projects with C C C labor and WPA support. C G Mackintosh leads as Administrative Inspector handling administration and coordination with regional technicians. The High Point office area covers eastern North Carolina and western South Carolina, including Cape Hatteras, Myrtle Beach, Edisto Beach, Mount Mitchell and Kings Mountain parks, plus various recreational areas and improvements statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
WPA
C. G. Mackintosh
National Park Service
Mackintosh
High Point Municipal Lake Park
CWA
ERA
High Point
R. D. Tillson
Atlanta
Tillson
W. F. Wollard
Mississippi
Vicksburg Ilitary Park
Archie B. Towles
South Carolina
Ina Weaver
Durham
Richmond
Carolinas
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Cape Hatteras
Fort Macon
Myrtle Beach State Park
Edisto Beach
Morrow Mountain
Poinsett State Park
Givhans Ferry
Chester State Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Guilford College National Military Park
Hanging Rock
Mount Mitchell
Table Rock
Crabtree Creek
Cheraw
Kings Mountain Rec
Grand Banks
North Carolina
Greenville
County
S. C
Criminal Court Term Convenes Here Tuesday
A list of defendants appears for the criminal court term with charges including operating a motor vehicle under intoxication and violations of prohibition law. Names include J B Gordon, R C Preston, Hazel Hicks, Lillie Hicks, J W Johnson, W R Jenkins, Numa Hill, Adam Harps, Julius Reid, J la Barbee, and many others. Jurors scheduled include C F Sugas, B B Morgan, Walter Moon, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Oung
R. A. Geanes
J. H. Wallace
J. W. Allen
John F. Tucker
O. C. Haddon
J. W. Johnson
Frank Rook
James Bruce
M. L. Stockton
Lillian Stockton
Kate Thomas
G. R. Russell
Clyde Morris
Oliver Spencer
W. N. Hicks
E. F. Nahce
J. M. Farlow
J. B. Wardell
Taft Lambeth
H. Wagoner
W. R Jenkins
Numa Hill
Marvin Smith
Alver
Carrie Harris
Viola Tyson
Fred Dixon
Ole Gordon
Howard Hill
Ekron Crowder
A. D.cLeandon
Sonny Lindsay
Clarence Lilly
George Michael
Belle Riven
Nellie Parker
Adam Harps
Jennie Jones
Will Harper
Robert Marshall
Walter Broom
Lottie Broom
Arthur Coggins
Rosetta Crawford
Elizabeth Walker
Sam Blanton
Julius Reid
Jamie Sherrill
J. la Barbee
Mahalle Gripper
Enoch Smith
John Knnedy
Will Johnson
Will Doster
J. W. Perry
C. F. Sugas
B.B. Morgan
Walter Moon
K. J. Snider
Vernon Dobbins
L. L. Lowdermilk
Fred MacDaniels
Robert Willams
Marvin
Kansan Held for Observation in Philadelphia Incident
Frank Woody Hockaday of Wichita Kansas was under observation at Philadelphia General Hospital after police arrested him for alighting from a taxicab wearing tights and an Indian war bonnet and shouting peace mottoes. He had earlier dumped bags of feathers from a 14th floor hotel window.
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Philadelphia
Frank
Woody) Hockaday
Wichita
Kansas
Philadelphia General Hospital
Man and Nation Share Birthday
SHEBOYGAN WIS July 4 William Stanton residing near Sheboygan celebrated what he said was his 112th birthday to day as the nation observed its 160th Stanton said he was born in Ireland in 1824 came to the United States at the age of six and settled in Wisconsin He prides himself on still being able to work like a man of 60.
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Sheboygan
Wis
William Stanton
Stanton
Ireland
United States
Wisconsin
Library report details year of donations and growth
The public library reports gifts including two Greek busts, a large eggs collection, two paintings, a framed historic map, and many books. It notes 13 158 volumes across all branches read on average 10.5 times, with 1 235 new volumes added and a June circulation peak of 912 volumes. The aim for next year emphasizes efficient service and better collection development.
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Apollo
Diana
George Steffan
Carter Dalidh
North Carolina
Alexander Martin
Laura Wesson
Thomas B. Dodamead
Jefferson Davis Highway
Highland Village
Poston
Highland
Negro Library
Boy Drowns in Creek Near Edenton July Fourth
In Edenton on July 4 a 13 year old named Buster Knox discovered his younger brother Vernon drowned in a creek after they went swimming. The tragedy occurred while the siblings swam nearby.
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Edenton
Buster
Knox
Vernon
Guilford County Fair to Open September 6 at High Point
The Guilford County Fair trustees hired James J. Boyd of Charleston to manage the first event here. The fair opens September 6 Labor Day and runs the week with free acts fireworks and county displays. Planned Labor Day activities include labor group participation and speakers with both parties invited to participate.
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James J. Boyd
Guilford County Fair Group
Guilford County
Charleston
D. C
Boyd
High Point
South Carolina
South
Spencer Man In Reserve
SALISBURY July 4 Captain Brice W. Miller of Spencer a member of the 3 infantry regiment of the division has been secretary treasurer of the Carolina Reserve Officers non it is announced by W L Tatum Miller has gone to Fort M land in Alabama for some training and to represent state association the agricultural exhibits will an outstanding feature
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Salisbury
Brice W. Miller
Spencer
3 Infantry Regiment
Carolina Reserve Officers Non
W. L. Tatum
Miller
Fort M Land
Alabama
State Association
London Elementary Children Largely Well Fed
A Guardian report notes that fewer than one percent of London’s elementary school pupils are poorly fed, indicating broad nutritional adequacy amid city schools and food programs.
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London
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H. B. Edwards
Jake
Jake Harris
Hedgecock Lumber Company
Ward Street
Park Service
Carolinas Parks
Forders
PAT Srown, Inc
Washington Street
Public
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
North Wrenn Street
Pet
Che
Judge Link
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
North Main Street
J. W. Clinard
B. J. Johnson
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