Nation's Business Slows but Cotton Pick Up Brings Hope
The week saw a modest decline in steel, carloadings, electric power and motor production with the Associated Press index at 68.2. Yet observers welcomed a gradual rise in cotton goods demand and higher rayon shipments signaling a seasonal boost for consumer goods, while auto output eased to 54 445 units and railcarloadings slipped.
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TWOC WINS AND LOSES IN S C
In Spartanburg South Carolina workers at two cotton mills voted on TWOC representation. Buffalo plant Union-Buffalo mill workers rejected TWOC 543 to 45 with 17 challenged votes and 2 void. At Fairmont plant Union-Buffalo workers supported TWOC 118 to 70 with one void vote.
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Tannshauser’s 80 Burdens Bore Early French Audiences
Wagner’s Tannhauser proved wearisome to early French audiences who coined the phrase se Tannhauser to mean to bore. The remark captures reception of the opera in its early performances.
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Mrs Cicero Thayer Suffers Broken Neck in Auto Crash
Mrs Cicero Thayer of Hemstead New York, sister in law of G E Thayer of 1132 Montheu Avenue, sustained a broken neck in an automobile accident near her home yesterday. She remained alive at a late hour last night.
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Montheu Avenue
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Broadhurst Theater Upgrades With Brenkert Enare Lamps
Manager Sanford Jor dan announced new Brenkert Enare projection lamps were installed in the Broadhurst theater booth. The lamps promise even bright light for black and white and true color tech nicolor pictures, improving viewer comfort and image quality. The upgrade mirrors a recent installation at Raleigh’s Ambassador theater as part of a push for top on screen entertainment in High Point.
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Moving Habit Disqualifies Many American Voters
Many American voters are dis qualified because of residential requirements in most states. The rule forces adherence to a fixed address, limiting eligibility for those who relocate.
Divorcee Wins $10,000 From Rector for Breach of Promise
Cora Lillian Burnham, a 43 year old divorcée, gains $10,000 in damages and costs from Rev. Harold C. Zeis, Episcopal rector, in a breach of promise suit tried in Steubenville Ohio. Zeis, 38, was on leave while married to Emma Sharpe Zeis, who he wed shortly after ending courtship with Burnham.
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New York
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Miss Burnham
Mell G. Underwood
Dollar Days Planned by Thomasville Merchants
Thomasville merchants, at a recent association meeting, unanimously agreed to stage a series of dollar days in the near future. The event aims to boost local shopping and draw customers to downtown businesses.
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Thomasville
Merchants Association Planning Meeting in Thomasville
Members discussed location and timing for an upcoming Thomasville event and voted to incorporate the local branch of the State Merchants association. A recent membership drive has been successful, increasing participation and support for the group.
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Thomasville
State Merchants Association
Meadeows Reports 38 Chickens Stolen Near Oak Ridge
C E Meadows of the Oak Ridge Kernersville highway reports to the sheriff that 38 chickens were stolen last night. Deputies were patrolling the area at the time of the theft.
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Oak Ridge
Kernersville
Fowlish Thief Ring Targeted In Northern County
Police launch a patrol in the northern section of the county to catch thieves who have been carrying on their fowlish business over several weeks.
Licenses Revoked for Gilbert Hoskins in High Point
The state highway safety division announced today that Gilbert Hoskins of Thomasville Road, High Point had his driver's license revoked. The action follows a review by the licensing authority and takes effect immediately.
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Thomasville Road
High Point
State Highway Safety Division
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