Widow Mrs Elvira Moffitt a longtime Randolph benefactor
Elvira E Moffitt born in Asheboro and daughter of Governor Worth died early June in Richmond at ninety four. She donated books money and manuscripts to Asheboro school library and inspired Asheboro Woman's Club growth plus civic and historical efforts across North Carolina including the Confederate cemetery arch and Maury monument.
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Asheboro
Elvira E. Moffitt
Richmond
Herbert Jackson
North Carolina
Randolph
Johnathan Worth
Matilda Daniel Worth
D. B. McCrary
Worth Street
Samuel Spencer Jackson
University of North Carolina
Moore County
Mrs. Moffitt
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
State College
Raleigh
Fishing by ear in London herring fleet
In London on June 7, herring fishermen rely on ear signals to locate shoals. A lookout in the bow cups a hand to the ear and listens for a swish beneath the water. When heard, the net is cast and the catch is gathered.
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London
What was manna studied by Hebrew University in Jerusalem
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem is studying the age old question of manna the food sent from heaven for the Israelites. Researchers think manna consisted of sugar glucose fructose and saccharose and originated from the sap of the tamarisk tree.
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Jerusalem
Hebrew University
New York Power Station Consumes Daily Coal Load
A New York power station runs through about 30 coal cars each day, consuming a train load of fuel to keep its plants producing.
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New York
Randolph Field to Open as Army’s Largest Flying School
Randolph Field near San Antonio Texas will be dedicated June 20 21 making it the army’s great training school for flyers Brig Gen F P Lahm commander of the Air Corps Training Center will lead the ceremonies Lahm conceived the project and from 20 to 50 million dollars will be spent to create what is called the West Point of the air Randolph Field is planned as the world’s largest flying school
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Randolph Field
San Antonio
Tex
Army
F. P. Lahm
Air Corps Training Center
Father Fined After Birthday Beer Probe
Seattle on June 7 reports George Muir’s son turned one, and alcohol was found in his possession. Police questioned the celebratory tale, and the liquor was confiscated while Muir was fined 190 dollars by the judge.
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Seattle
George Muir
Young Muir
Muir
Seatt le Contest Identifies Hen Feathers Count
In Seattle on June 7 the winner of a novelty contest determined that a hen has on average 8120 feathers. The contestant carefully counted each feather by examining the skin.
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Seattle
Fastest Elevators Installed in Skyscraper
The newest skyscraper features the fastest elevators to date, traveling at 900 feet per minute. The installation marks a milestone in vertical transit in tall buildings.
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South
Wightsville Beach
Chain store systems count in the United States
The report finds about 8206 chain store systems operating in the United States totaling 211.59 units with an average of 25 units per chain. It highlights regional distribution and implications for market concentration.
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United States
Churches and pastors listed for weekly services
A long church directory lists Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Christian Science and other denominations with locations, pastors, and service times. It includes Sunday school at various 9:30 to 10:00 times, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, and youth activities across churches on multiple streets.
Colored Churches and Sunday Schedules Mosreach
Mt Zion Baptist at 618 Hulda Street lists services with Edgar Leak as superintendent and Annie Williams as president for 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m preaching, plus B Y P U at 6 p m and 7 30 p m preaching. First Baptist at East Washington and Hobson features Rev S D Townsend with S S Whitted and H M Kirkpatrick in leadership. Sunday services 11 a m and 8 p m, school 9 30 a m, B Y P U 6 p m, prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m, choir Thursday. St Stephen A M E Zion, pastor J B A Yelverton, 9:30 a m Sunday school, Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m, communion first Sunday, prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Home Church League meets third Sunday 3 pm. Trustees meet fourth Monday. Women's Memorial A M E Church East Washington hosts 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Rev L W Easterling.
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Baptist First Baptist
North Main Street
T. C. Johnson
A. E. Tate
Y. P
Fairmont Baptist Church
Thomasville Road
Samuel T. Hensley
Benny Scott
Southside Baptist
Highland Avenue
Station Street
O.A. Elmore
W. T. Apple
Green Street
Geo. T. Tun Stall
J. D. Barnette
Mechanicsville
J. W. Tuttle
Sam McCullan
West End Baptist
Francis A. Moser
Hoyle Love
North Park Baptist Church
Putnam Avenue
B. H. Watkins
B. Y. Gladden
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
W. P. McCarter
Roscoe Clinard
Belay Obe
Grace Street
W. L. Hicks
W. E. Hatchett
Church of God
Asheboro Street
W. L. Shinn
Winston-Salem
Floyd E. McNeill
First Christian Church
Tryon
West Green Streets
L. G. Gardner
J. M. Allred
North Hamilton Street
Christian Science Christian Science
New Broadhurst
Luther League
Friends Friends
Main Street
Tom A. Sykes
Horace C. Hayworth
Brotherhood
Archdale Friends
Reuben J. Payne
Bible
Oscar L. Mc Campbell
Christian Endeavor
Springfield
Methodist Episcopal Wesley Memorial
John W. Moore
W. B. McEwen
Epworth
South Main
A. L. Aycock
J. W. Clinard
Calgary
M. E
E. L. Kirk
A. H Holton
Highland
C. F. Womble
R. L. Proctor
Epworth League
West View
Calvary M. E
F. M. Jones
Methodist Protestant First M. P
North Main
Richardson Streets
R. J. Farmer
E. Lester Ballard
English Street
Geo. L. Reynolds
J. A. Robbins
Prayer Meeting
Int. C. E
Ladies’ Aid
Welch Memorial M. P
Mangum
Lake Streets
Geo. L. Curry
C. W. Hoover
Lebanon M. P
Edward Suits
J. W. Montgomery
Vera Hedgecock
Salvation Army
Cially
Holiness Pilgrim
O. L. Ruth
Jesse Jennings
Young People’s Society
Pentecostal
J. F. Goins
J. L. Oham
Saint Paul Holiness Church
Pearson Street
O. C. Crone
Do. Shaw
Jane Willoughby
First Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
M. F. Crooks
Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church
Vail
Hilltop Streets
B. L. Humphrey
P. U
J. E. Melton
Emmanual Baptist Church
Price and
Leonard Streets
G. W. Buckrham
Roosevelt Miller
Sisters’ Prayer
St. Mark’s Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Cherry Street Presbyterian
J. C. Morgan
C. H. Whiteware
Brooks Memorial M. E
Fairview Street
W. C. Scarborough
Kings Chapel
Church of God Apostolic
Davis and
Moon Streets
Areberl Miller
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
J. E. Shufelt
W. H. Boul
Baptist
Mt. Zion
Hulda Street
Edgar Leak
Annie Williams
S. D. Townsend
First Baptist
East
Washington and
Hobson Streets
F. R. Mason
S. S. Whitted
H. M. Kirkpatrick
St. Stephen's A. M. E. Zion
J. B. A. Yelverton
W. B. Steele
Home Church League
Women’s Memorial A. M E
East Washington St
L. W. Easterling
Dean Bradshaw Urges Schools to Foster State Economic Progress
Dean Francis F. Bradshaw of the University of North Carolina told Henderson high school graduates that education must build citizenship for economic growth. He urged five steps including support for Governor Gardner's live-at-home program, reassessment of cash crop costs, thrift, expanded industry, and diversification of both agriculture and industry to lift North Carolina from its current ranks.
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Henderson
N. C
Francis F. Bradshaw
University of North Carlina
Gardner
Dean Bradshaw
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Main
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F. L. Conrad
Charles E. Miller
Clay Streets
John O’beirne
Holiness
Young People’s Legion
Charles Haddon Nabers
D. D
Lamar McCallum
Wesleyan Methodist
C. Connor
Newton and
Meadow Streets
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WBT
WPTF
N. Main Street
A. C. E. League
Lutheran
Seashore
Wrightsville Beach
John S$. Divine
Seashore Hotel
N.C
Wrightville Beach
A. M. E. Zion
McDonald’s
Firestone
W.&m. Motor Company
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