Textile wage order set for 32 1-2 cents in August
Washington June 5 AP federal officials expect Elmer Andrews to issue a minimum wage for the textile industry of 32 1/2 cents an hour in August. It would be the first such order under the act since it took effect last October 24. The plan faces opposition from southern interests and is subject to legal tests, with hearings slated for June 12 and June 26.
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Rod Southwick
Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
Fair Labor Standards Act
Southwest
Labor Department
Cotton
Ilk
Rayon Mills
Andrews
Southwestern
Atinta
P. O. Davis
Labama Polytechnic Institute
Uburn
Ala
E. L. Foshee
Ronock Oil Co
Sherman
Tex
Jth
A Ployers
Charp A. Cannon
Cannon Mills Co
Annapolis
N. C
Robert H. Tapman
Inman Mills
Spartanirg
S. C
John R. Cheatham
Sorgia Kinkead Mills
Griffin
R. R. West
Riverside
Dan River Cotton Mills
Danite
Hosiery Shipments for April Show Slight Dip
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers reports April shipments at 10 577 186 dozen pairs across all types, down from 10 593 254 a year earlier. Women's full fashioned hosiery fall to 3 267 118 dozen from 3 568 033. seamless hosiery rise to 1 298 166 dozen.
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National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Paris
Christian Science Sunday Sermon Focuses On God as Creator
The churches and societies observed God as the only cause and creator in the Sunday lesson sermon. Key citations from Psalms and Isaiah emphasize the Lord's majesty and exclusive glory, with Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health describing God as Spirit, Principle, Love, and the universal creative mind.
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God
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Vocational Guidance and Education Questions Answered
A teaching page from Teachers College offers guidance on helping children choose a vocation, the role of parents and counselors, posture and school work, skipping grades, vocabulary tests as intelligence proxies, and well rounded adult education programs. It cites Franklin, Kitson, and Hallenbeck.
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Harry Kitson
Edwin A. Lee
Department of Vocational Education
Teachers College
W. C. Hallenbeck
N. Y
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Income of American farmers shows sharp drop in 1938
The 1938 income of American farmers is estimated by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics at 9.22 billion dollars, down 1.13 billion from 1937. The total includes 7.538 billion in cash from marketings, 482 million in government benefits, and 1.2 billion in products kept for farm consumption.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Thomasville Furnishers Attend Chicago Furniture Show
Several Thomasville furniture men travel to Chicago for the furniture show this week. The group includes H. W. Abels, B. S. Wall, C. L. White Sr and Co Le White Jr, Al DeVries, E. J. Jarrett Jr, Sam Harris, Charles F. Lambeth, Walter Newby, Harry Lee Lambeth, and E. L. Pepper.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Furniture
Chicago
H. W. Abels
B.S. Wall
C. L. White, Sr
Co. le. White, Jr
al DeVries
E. J. Jarrett, Jr
Sam Harris
Charles F. Lambeth
Walter Newby
Harry Lee Lambeth
E. L. Pepper
Older Youth Conference Sets Theme Toward a More Abundant Life
College Station June 5 The third annual Older Youth Conference at State College will run Tuesday through Saturday with the theme Toward a More Abundant Country Life Lecturers include Eugene Merritt E W Boshart Henry Johnson Hornell Hart Ruth Current Marjorie Beal Willie Hunter and others Topics cover personal improvement farm income vocations and farm and home finance Officers of the State Older Youth group are Annie Foreman president Manley White Jr vice president Kenneth Huffines secretary and Pauline Bowen historian.
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College Station
Raleigh
State College
L. R. Harrill
State
Annie D. Foreman
Carteret County
Manley White, Jr
Craven County
Kenneth Huffines
Alamance County
Pauline Bowen
Pender County
Eugene P. Merritt
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Place of Agriculture
E. W. Boshart
Henry
N. C. Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
R. W. Graeber
Cornelia C. Morris
R. W. Shoffner
Pauline Gordon
J. O. Rowell
State College Extension Service
Frances MacGregor
Anamerle Arant
Sallie Brooks
Mary E. Thomas
Degrees Awarded to NC State College Grads from Three Cities
High Point resident and three Asheboro students along with two Lexington residents will receive bachelor's degrees at the NC State College commencement in Raleigh tonight. Recipients include Mark Hughes Taylor in Wildlife Conservation. Ewing Stephenson Millsape Jr. in Animal Production. Millard Samuel Hayworth in Construction Engineering. John Fulton Redding in Textile Manufacturing. Charles Donovan Harris in Forestry. and Everett Foy Smith in Chemical Engineering. The item notes 9,500,000 piano players in the United States.
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High Point
Asheboro
Lexington
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
Mark Hughes Taylor
Ewing Stephenson Millsape, Jr
Millard Samuel Hayworth
John Fulton Redding
Charles Donovan Harris
Everett Foy Smith
Dig ruins of Mexican theatre where 32 known perished
Mexico City June 5. Fire swept Zacatepec Morelos State destroying nearly 100 houses as workers probe ashes for victims. The blaze began in the projection room of a theatre when a spectator's cigarette ignited film. Forty two seriously injured were moved to Mexico City for treatment.
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Mexico City
Zacatepec
Morelos
BC Brand Pain Relief Claims Fast Onset
When used as directed the product relieves headaches muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Consult a physician if pains persist or recur frequently.
Memorial Address by Dr. Humphreys at Pleasant Grove Church
Dr. G. I. Humphreys president of High Point College gave the annual memorial day address at Pleasant Grove Church in Thomasville. He spoke at the 11 o clock service and the congregation then decorated graves in the church cemetery followed by a church grounds picnic lunch. An afternoon program began at 1 30 featuring a business session and brief talks.
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G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
Pleasant Grove Church
Thomasville
Humphreys
Thomasville Woman Receives Masters Degree at Duke
Miss Naomi Howie attends Duke University commencement to receive a Masters in religion and sociology. Formerly a teacher in Soo Chow China she will remain in the United States for now to work in religious education. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R S Howie of Thomasville and sister of Mrs. Paul Green. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs Paul Green and their children.
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Thomasville
Naomi Howie
Duke University
Howie
Soochow
China
United States
R.S. Howie
Paul Green
Durham
Two Senators Plan White Suits for Royal Reception
Senators Ellender and Reynolds expect to wear white suits when meeting the King and Queen of England. Ellender says he and Reynolds formed a solemn compact to wear informal attire at the Capitol reception Friday, noting he does not own formal wear and hopes the monarchs prefer casual dress.
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Washington
Ellender
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Reynolds
D-Nc
England
Capitol
Louisiana
Thomasville Stores Adopt Summer Tuesday Afternoons Close
Thomasville city stores will close on Tuesday afternoons all summer starting this Tuesday. Merchants ask shoppers to place grocery and other orders early so workers can have the entire afternoon off.
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T’ville
Thomasville
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