Davidson G O P Convention Set For August 9
Lexington July 23 Republicans in Davidson County plan a county convention on August 9 to nominate candidates for county offices with August 2 as the precinct primary date to select delegates. Sheriff Fred C. Sink and W. G. Baker loom as likely incumbents. Statehouse contenders include C. M. Wall D. M. Walser or A. H. Ragan. The five county commission seats may redraw, with several names under consideration.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Fred C. Sink
W. G. Baker
Register of Deeds
Party
C. M. Wall
D. M. Walser
A. H. Ragan
Mr. Ragan
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
J. H. Greer
D. S. Sheloff
D. S. Hayworth
A. H Ragan
J. H. Briges
C. O. Hepler
D. L. Wilson
C. C. Sink
Garore's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
An old southern tonic claims to purify and enrich blood and restore color and vigor to the weak. It markets Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria fighter and energy booster sold for 60c with a free Black Root Pills laxative offer.
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Garore
Grove
Republican Leaders of Seventh District Meet in Lexington
Republican leaders from the seventh district gather in Lexington for a conference with U S Senate candidate George M Pritchard and state party chiefs. James S Duncan outlines plans for the state campaign as nationwide district meetings coordinate an effective organization. Charles A Jonas national committeeman is invited. O R York of High Point among expected visitors.
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Enterprise Davidson Bureau
Lambeth
Thomasville
Lexington
Seventh Congressional District
George M. Pritchard
U U. S. Senate
James S. Duncan
Charles A. Jonas
Lincolnton
O. R. York
High Point
Euzelean class picnic at Tar Heel Inn
The Euzelean class of Green Street Baptist church will hold its annual picnic Thursday evening July 24. Members their husbands and friends are invited to attend. They assemble at the church at 6:45 and transportation will be provided to Tar Heel Inn for the event.
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Beuzelean
Euzelean
Green Street Baptist Church
Tar Heel Inn
Mississippi Mud Builds Riverside Drive in Memphis
Mississippi mud is selected as a main material for a new riverside drive project in Memphis. City engineers say the natural soil will provide a durable base and blend with the riverfront landscape as construction progresses.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Silver Service From Battleship North Carolina Returns to Executive Home
The 129 piece North Carolina silver service valued at about 25000 arrived at the governor's mansion Raleigh and was unpacked for display and use. Gov. O. Max Gardner and Mrs. Gardner expressed pleasure noting it enhances the mansion for visitors. The service, donated by North Carolina citizens in 1907, was returned after world trips and interim use on other ships, with congressional action securing permanent possession.
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North Carolina
Executive
Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
R. B. Glenn
Francis D. Winston
FE. J. Justice
John G. Drewery
Bee
Navy Department
Congress
Lindsay Warren
Lee S. Overman
Abyssinian Sultan Chooses Red Car for Provincial Ride
In Jimma province Abyssinia the ultra rich sultan selects a red American car after inspecting two agencies. He pays 3600 dollars for the vehicle and 624 dollars to a taxi driver to transport it, while planning roads to his rugged province and awaiting his first ride.
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Washington
Jimma
Abyssinia
Addis Araba
Sultan Jifar
State Department
Addis Ababa
State Extension Districts Reduced to Four
Dean I. O. Schaub announces cut in North Carolina agricultural extension districts from five to four due to 20 percent state budget reductions. Counties grouped into four regions southwestern northwestern southeastern and northeastern with four district farm agents and four district home agents handling expanded territories.
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Raleigh
Dean I. O. Schaub
N. C. State College
Mountain
Piedmont
Central
Northeastern
Southeastern
E. S. Millsaps
Sarah Porter Ellis
Mountain District
Dean Schaub
Southwestern
John W. Goodman
Martha Creighton
Northwestern
O. F. McCrary
Cornelia C.morris
W. Gaither
Estelle T. Smith
B. T. Ferguson
Pauline Smith
Charters Granted in North Carolina Firms Authorized in July
The secretary of state lists two new incorporations. C. W. Stokes of Wilson forms a general merchandising business with 2500 subscribed shares of 25000 authorized. Incorporators are C. W. Stokes Mary Z. Stokes and R. J. Thornton. John E. Thayer of Asheville forms a building materials firm with 500 shares 150 no par and 350 $100 par. Incorporators are John E. Thayer C. O. Arnold and Frank Miller.
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Raleigh
C. W. Stokes
John E. Thayer
Biltmore
C. O. Arnold
Frank Miller
Asheville
N C P S Club Defeats American Bakers in Fast Game
The N. C. Public Service Co. beat American Bakeries 3 to 0 at High School Diamond No. 1. Smith led with three hits and thirteen strikeouts while Linker pitched well, supported by sharp fielding. Fast defense marked the contest as one of the season’s speedier games.
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N. C. Public Service Company
American Bakeries Company
Smith
Linker
Linkers
American Bakery
Fulton
Epps
Hinkle
Allen
Rotary
Tutterow
Gentry
Hall
Jarrell If
Norman
Hoover Rf
Monarch Cubs
Newby
Grady
Rothrock
Bryant
Wall
Mason
W. Hinklerf
Johnson
Tha
Laugh This Off Tom and Tilly Proposal Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on a mock marriage proposal. Tom asks Tilly what she would say, and she replies that she cannot speak and laugh at the same time, highlighting playful wordplay and comic timing.
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Tom
Tilly
Recital by Gough and Privette in Summer School Chapel Hill
Frank Gough baritone and Josef Privette pianist, both North Carolinians now in Baltimore, will perform a voice and piano recital Friday at 8 30 p.m. in Chapel Hill Methodist Church under the University Summer School social committee. Admission is free.
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Chapel Hill
Frank Gough
Josef Privette
Lumberton
Baltimore
Methodist Church
University
Gough
Privette
Mr. Privette
Wake Forest
Austin Conradi
Peabody Conservatory
Gilman School
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
South
Kiwanis and Monarch Clubs Triumph in Ward Team League
In a hard fought game on the Highland Diamond the Kiwanis Rubs of Ward No. 3 defeated the Young Civitan club as Monarch Clubs also won, marking a decisive Ward 3 team league victory.
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Kiwanis Kubs
fCanada
Cece Secenns
Sovete
Civ
fCamada
Hooper
Young Civitans
Faircloth
Sexaeia
Brooks
Owens
Elisha
Vesesese
Milinkh
T.s
C. Canada
Harris
H. Culler
Elijah Owens
Brogden
C. Sanada
Rotary
Monarch
Kiwanis and Monarch
Highland
Kiwanis Rubs
Ward No. 3
Tabby Mascot May Lose State Summer School Home
Raleigh July 25 The N. C. State summer school mascot tabby cat Little Orphan Annie bids to become a stray when the term ends July 26. Eddie Bass and Willie Smith, custodian, have sought a permanent home for Annie but have had no success.
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Raleigh
N. C
Annie
Eddie Bass
Willie Smith
Answers quotes on laughter and life from ALWAYs LAUGHING A
A humorous exchange about laughter and self mockery contrasts two speakers. The remark notes not being thin skinned and enjoying self deprecation. The dialogue showcases a light mood and reflections on life’s absurdities.
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Sink
Lambeth Bldg
Grove’s
Shelton Woodworking
Hamilton and
Lake Streets
High Point, N. C
Aimee
Ralph McPherson
Aimee Semple MicPherson
Middle West
Roberta Semple
American Bakeries
United States Royal Card
Gate City Motor Company
Jack Burris
Wrenn Street
Elwood Hotel
Lumberton Boys
Emilio de Gogorza
Pasquale Amato
New York
Emanuel Church
Church of the Messiah
WBAL
Pietro Minetti
Ace Hooper
Kiwanis
Shaw
Clarence Canada
Bostonian Shoes
N. H. Silver CO
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