Local club events and church notices in Guilford area
Community activities include Mrs. Jack Landreth's improving health after surgery at Guilford General Hospital. Bible class meets 2 PM Wednesday at 1515 Long Street. Archdale Friends church auxiliary lawn party postponed due to weather. Wesley Memorial Woman's Auxiliary met with talks by Alma Headen and Raymond Smith. Philathea class at First Baptist Thursday 7 30 PM. Garden party for High Point and Mid Week Garden clubs at Mrs. H. A. White's on Lindsay Street with 3 PM American Homes department meeting to close the year.
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VRS
Landreth
Jack Landreth
Guilford General Hospital
Archdale Friends Church
Wesley Memorial Auniliary
Wesley Memorial Church
O. E. Skearns
East Washington Street
Gueth
Alma Headen
Africa
Archie Allred
Raymond Smith
First Baptist Church
W. C. Garner
Bertha Lowdermilk
B. B. Clifton
Edith Burchfield
Woman's Club
H. A. White
Lindsay Street
High Point Garden Club
American Homes Department
Families Attend Duke University Graduation Events
Mrs. J. W. Harriss and Rev. and Mrs. John W. Moore travel to Durham for the Duke University commencement where their sons Welch Harris and another graduate are in the class. Mr. and Mrs. Comer Covington and Mr. Gurney Kearns also attend with Amos Kearns and other graduates. Misses Mary Duncan Adelaide McAnally Mary Freeland Laura Freeland Dot Stamey and guests visit for the exercises at Duke University and nearby memorial halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harriss
Duke University
Durham
Welch Harris
Comer Covington
Mr. Harriss
Gurney Kearns
Amos’ Kearns
John W. Moore
Mary
Laura Freeland
Berlin welcomes transatlantic fliers Chamberlin and Levine
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine arrived in Berlin after a long Atlantic crossing. They planned to meet President Von Hindenburg, then attend a dinner at the American club and various entertainments as Germany hosts their visit.
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London
Levine
Berlin
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Levine
Kottbus
Atlantic
Tempelhofer Field
Columbia
English Channel
Hisleben
Klinge
Lindbergh
Lebourget
Chamberlin
Klinge and
von Hindenburg
German Aero Club
Vienna
Rome
Paris
America
Memphis
Colonel Lindbergh
United States
Elias 1 Elected 10 Head Alumni of Duke
Donald B. Elias publisher of the Asheville Times was elected president of the Duke University General Alumni association. He succeeds John D. Langston of Goldsboro and is a 1908 graduate. John Spencer Bassett 88 of Smith College was chosen first vice president and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Donald &. Elias
Asheville Times Today
Duke University General Alumni Association
John D. Langston
Goldsboro
Elias
John Spencer Bassett
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Frank S. Garden
Charlotte
J. L. Gilmer Korner
Washington, D. C
Richard E. Thigpen
New York Cotton Opens Steady Despite Flood Threat
The New York cotton market opened steady with advances of 4 points to a decline of 1 point. Traders noted yesterday's heavy selling improved technicals and some covering occurred, aided by the threat of renewed floods in the Mississippi Valley and steady Liverpool trade. October contracts rose from 1646 to 1657, with a general list up about 10 to 14 points by midmorning.
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New York
Ississippi
Liverpool
First Regular Meet for Fiscal Year 1927 28
The city council holds its first regular meeting of FY 1927 28 in the council chamber tonight at 8 o clock A petition from Retail Merchants association officials asks repeal of the 45 minute parking law on Main street from English to Commerce Merchants along Main street have signed the petition Several other important items are listed for consideration tonight.
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Retail Merchants Association
Main Street
Endurance Flight Prize Opens for Dallas to Hongkong
The Dallas to Hongkong endurance flight contest offers a 25000 prize from William Eastwood Jr. Local aviators over 21 may enter via the chamber of commerce with entrant forms and assistance available. The winner must complete a nonstop viable route between Dallas and Hongkong within 144 hours, with two allowed stops at Honolulu and one other designated location.
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Dallas
Texas
Hongkong
China
William BE. Eastwood, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
Honolulu
Manila to Honolulu Nonstop Flight Contest Rules
A flight may start after May 26, 1927 and finish before September 15, 1927 Dallas time. Nonstop Manila to Honolulu or reverse may include a stop at San Francisco. Must be by an American with an American made motor. Applications go to the flight committee at 19 South Akard Street Dallas Texas appointed by Mr. Kasterwood.
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Guam
Manila
Honolulu
San Francisco
Dallas
Texas
Kasterwood
No.19
South Akard Street
Commonest diseases spread by houseflies noted
The article states that typhoid fever diphtheria and tuberculosis are the most common diseases spread by houseflies. It highlights a public health concern about disease transmission through flies. The wording emphasizes three diseases as the primary risks.
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L. B. Briggs
Long Street
Mr. Smith
IMS
ATHEA
Silk
Brellas
Ever
Moffitt’s
N. Main
Mary Duncan
Adelaide McAnally
Salem College
Dot Stamey
Jane Windley
Lillian Wortham
Wilmington
Main Drug Co
Soda
Cecil
THE
Hamilton
Sefly Go
Selig Co
Atlanta
Randall
Lin
White Horse
DUKE
R. C. Lee
Boy Scouts
Aerry Wagger
Bethshell
Waggers Ladies Shop
Style Shop
Maggers
Landis Electric Shoe Shop
Washington St
Dethol
Dethol Mfg. Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
N. H. Silver Co
Vality Shoe Store
J. Burt Holder
Quality Shoe Store
Beavans’ Daily Store News
the Ladies’ Store
Gladys
Estella
Whitley’s Beauty
Son
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