Births and club notices fill society page
Rev Wris Harris of Polkton announces the birth of a daughter Shirley Gray on July 20 at Polkton. Numerous church and society meetings are listed with dates and hosts including Green Street Philathera class 411 Smith street and First Methodist Protesant ice cream party on Blaine avenue. Also births of Mary Jean Wardell and Joseph Lee Allred are noted along with birthday party for Downey Lynn Bartsch.
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Harris
W. Reid Harris
Polkton
Shirley Gray
Trinity M. E
Green ST. Philathers
Green Street Baptist Church
J. H. Carroll
Smith Street
M. P
First Methodist Protestant Church
Gorrell Payne
Blaine Avenue
Ray Wardell
Elm Street
Mary Jean
Leon Deal
Paul and
Sidney Deal
Junior Bridgeman
Dermont Welborn
Dennis
Local residents return from trips and visits
About People notes list numerous returning residents and visitors. Elwood Embler family, B W Marshalbh party and two daughters came home from Richmond and Washington DC. L E Maxwell and daughter Miss Cressie Maxwell returned from a visit to Avcedia, FilA. John Kinney comes back from Lexington. Nina and Helen Livengood return from Chicago. Several families travel to Atlantic City and Morehead City. Virginia Wrenn returns to Greensboro. Mildred Gibson joins visit. Mrs Ruth Chesson visits son I W Chesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressie Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
W. W. Peterson
Avecadia
Fila
Virginia Wrenn
Greensboro
H. H. Fouts
East Lexington Avenue
Mildred Gibson
Wilmington
Mrs. Fouts
Miss Wrenn
Presidents receive government china for White House use
New presidents do not provide their own china when entering the White House. the government supplies it for official use.
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China
White House
Owl beetles eye patterns frighten predators
Scientists note that owl beetles display large eye like patterns on their backs to deter enemies while the real eyes are tiny. A 1931 Ohio hall storm dropped pebbles that scientists have yet to trace to a source.
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Ohio Hall
Manhunt Intensifies for California Murderer
Authorities join veterans groups in chasing a ruthless killer of Dalbert Aposhing in San Diego. Police describe the suspect as dangerous as the search expands across the city with new leads and community tips.
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California
Dalbert
Diego
Sermon on Foreknowledge and Prophecy at Seventh-day Adventist Church
Pastor John E. presented a Sunday evening sermon on God’s foreknowledge and prophecy. He cited Isaiah and Peter to claim Christ’s redemptive plan existed before creation and discussed seven church periods from 31 A D to the world’s end. The message urged believers to keep commandments amid the dark ages.
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John E. All
Seventh-day Adventist Church
God
Wesley Memorial Speaker Urges Love Over Legal Codes
Associate pastor Liston Pope spoke on A Code For Christians arguing that laws and industrial codes can only provide temporary relief. He said fair play in human relations comes from inner change, not external coercion, and cited Jesus' command to love God and neighbor as the lasting code.
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Wesley Memorial
Liston Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
Hammurabi
Mr. Pope
Jesus
Miss Lillian Savage Admits Suicide Attempt in Gastonia
Miss Lillian Savage a 26 year old beauty operator seriously wounded herself in Gastonia while attempting death by her own action. She told police she intended to kill herself but gave no reason.
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Gastonia
Lillian Savage
Perlor
Moore Named Adjutant for State Veterans Group
Raleigh's J. R. Moore is appointed adjutant of the North Carolina United Spanish American War veterans organization.
Lexington Center Of Many Social Events Last Week
Lexington society hosted Club of the Twelve at Mrs Wade H Phillips home on South Main. Members elected J R McGregor for the coming year and discussed study plans including American literature. Guests enjoyed reviews of The Sheltered Life and The Flowering Wilderness with refreshments and prizes awarded to Mrs Curry f p and Miss Sara Frances Vestal.
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Lexington
Wade H. Phillips
Club of the Twelve
South Main Street
J. R. McGregor
W. 8. Holmes
New American Literature
J. T. Lowe
A. W. Honeycutt
John Galsworthy
Caroline
Helen Phillips
H. L. Propst
Radcliffe
Camille Hunt
W. Finch
G. W. Mountcastle
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Community Socials
Miss Margaret Meachum hosts a sixteenth birthday dinner at West First Avenue with sixteen guests in attendance. Mrs J C Leonard is honored at the First Reformed church Junior Y P S C event. A lawn party in Asheboro honors Tommy Wicks. Mrs John B Smith hosts a bridge party for two brides with roses and bridal decor.
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Margaret Meachum
West First Avenue
Misses Meachum
Martha Woodruff
Macie Watson
Nancy Raper
Kathleen Black
Mary Martin
Virginia Bower
Larg Green
Margaret Jones
Mary Frances Williams
Bristol
Tenn
Oliver Briggs
John Bower
Reid Black
Allen Johnson
Stuart Rabb, Jr
Frankie Holton
Haywat Hinkle
J. R. Terry
J. C. Leonard
First Reformed Church
W. H. Hicks
West Seventh Avenue
Tommy Wicks
Asheboro
Bridge Club Guests Dine After Evening of Play
Mrs Hayden Hooper and Miss Inez Leonard hosted a West Second Avenue gathering for their bridge club. Six tables filled the living room with roses gladioli sweet peas and gianias as guests played. Meta Baker won the high score vase while Mrs Robert Holmes took the high score visitor prize. Hostess assisted by Mrs H C Leonard and Mrs Keiver Leonard served salad and fruit punch to 24 guests.
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Curry F P
Sara Frances Vestal
Frank Smith
Carter
J. A. Smith
Smith
Byron Lapp
Hayden Hooper
Inez Leonard
Hooper
West Second Avsenue
Meta Baker
Robert Holmes
H. C. Leonard
Keiver Leonard
Randolph County Man Laid To Rest Sunday
Funeral services for Alexander F. Miller aged 81 who died at his Randolph county home were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from Pleasant Grove M E church with Rev. M O Alexander officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. A retired farmer, Miller had lived on the old Dr Fuller plantation for over fifty years and was highly regarded in the region. Relatives and friends filled the gathering, with grandsons as pallbearers and granddaughters bearing floral tributes.
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Alexander F. Miller
Randolph County
Pleasant Grove M. E
M. O. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Thomasville
Dr. Fuller
Labor Body Opens Southern regional AFL office in Atlanta
Atlanta July 31 The regional AFL office to organize Southern workers and coordinate labor activity opens in Atlanta led by George L Googe Savannah. He says the drive will unite workers to speak and bargain collectively behind Roosevelt’s recovery program and combat rackets while aiding employers in achieving justice and cooperation.
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Atlanta
George L. Googe
William Green
American Federation of Labor
South
Googe
Savannah
Roosevelt
Moose Kneels to Graze Despite Long Legs
A moose crouches to feed on the ground with a short neck and legs that appear long for its size while grazing in a natural setting.
Electrical flicker from generator speed variations
Report notes four variations in generator speed causing intermittent ground issues along the line. The resulting electrical lights flicker dim then brighten as the fault passes.
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Pilgrim Sunshine
Sunshine
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Mary Lane
Ward Street
Clase
Aned
G. A
Gladys Ellington
West Bay Street
Downey
Lynn Bartsch
Senior Christian Endeavorers
Senior Christian Endeavor Society
Irene Reynolds
Fourth Street
Ira Hensley
Springfield
L. C
C. I. C. Circle of
John Kinney
Cable Street
Curtis Kinney
Nina
Helen Livengood
Chicago
Wall and Daughters
Hillcrest Drive
C. B. Wilson
Archdale
Atlantic City
Alex Rankin
Morehead City
MW. Harrison
Pittsburgh
B. T. Harrison
Harrison
West Farriss Avenue
L. W. Chesson
Ruth Bell
Gilbert Wrenberry
E. Roy Samuels
City
North Carolina
Norfolk
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Ruth Chesson
Oak City
I. W. Chesson
Commerce Street
Frocke
Moffitt’s
North Main
Seventh Day Adventists
Lexington Center
John B. Smith
Carl Carter
Winston- Salem
Vail
National Market CO
Southland
Federation
Jimmy
Shey
Carters
Dick Rader
Eve
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