Legion Posts in North Carolina Lead Aerial Roundup Gain
The legion’s aerial roundup strengthens NC posts with 1,186 more members than last year. Posts across Asheville Durham Charlotte Wilmington Greensboro Winston-Salem Oteen Wilson Washington Hickory Albemarle Fort Bragg Clinton Kingston Elizabethtown Henderson Lexington Monroe Mooresville Shelby Belmont Morganton Boone Sayborn Mebane Pembroke Asheboro Carthage Elkin Mocksville Walnut Cove China Grove Taylorsville Mount Holly Murphy Nashville earn citations and near or above prior strength. Commander Johnston urges under quota posts to finish their membership drive to extend service to disabled veterans and communities statewide.
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Wilson
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North Carolina Legion campaign for service and growth noted
The article extols a vigorous American Legion drive across North Carolina. It highlights post participation in community service, oratorical and essay contests, and a push to strengthen unity, optimism, and cooperation. A forthcoming period of intensive activity is anticipated as posts expand service to disabled veterans and communities. It also includes a formal sale notice for City of High Point tax anticipation notes of 100000 dollars with bids due March 31, 1931, in Raleigh.
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High Point
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Raleigh
New York City
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Men Beat Subs Deep Dives Tested at Washington Yard
Experiments at the Washington navy yard show men can dive deeper than a submarine. A submarine withstanding 132 pounds of pressure equals 300 feet, while with the new diving lung men have endured 154 pounds, about 350 feet.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Mayor Sink Withdraws. Lexington Mayoral Race Narrows
In Lexington the mayoralty race tightens as Mayor Fred C. Sink withdraws his bid for re election. Dr. J. A. Smith announces his candidacy then faces John B. Craven in May. Board of commissioners members mostly decline re election while H H Koonts announces a bid from the north ward for the May 4 election.
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Fred C. Sink
J. A. Smith
Davidson Hospital
John B. Craven
Sink
Craven
Dr. Smith
Board of City Commissioners
H. H. Koonts
Hankins Looms For Highway Commission
Friends of Col. G. F. Hankins, leading Lexington businessman, urge Governor Gardner to appoint him to the state highway commission. Davidson county commissioners pass a formal endorsement, joining numerous individual endorsements already on record.
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Lexington
G. F. Hankins
Gardner
State Highway Commission
Board of Commissioners
Davidson County
London Moves to Ban Horse Traffic on Oxford Street
In a historic move London announces a ban on horsedrawn vehicles on Oxford Street from noon to 7 pm. The declaration follows previous signals and marks the city’s first action limiting equine traffic on a main thoroughfare amid ongoing postwar adjustments.
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Old Dobbin
Oxford Street
Bayer Aspirin Relief for Travel and Pain Needs
Fatigue signals rest but use Bayer Aspirin when travel or daily duties require relief. Keep it at home, office, and on trips as a ready remedy for aches from toothache to rheumatic pains. Neuralgia and neuritis respond quickly, with proven directions guiding safe use.
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