Captains Named For Chamber of Commerce Drive
High Point Chamber of Commerce announces ten captains across two divisions to lead the campaign. Division one led by Ed Mendenhall includes LeBaron Koonce Hutto Davis and Bedford. Division two led by Noble Praigg includes Dud y Chitwood Peacock Haworth and Milton Nlerton. Captains will select workers and meet to choose prospects for the drive starting April 1.
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High Point
EB. L. Chitwood
John Peacock
Grace Haworth
Horace Nlerton
J. W Poole
Metal
Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Amos
High Point Campaign Progress Praised by Mr Poole
Mr Poole notes progress on Thursday afternoon at four with praise for volunteers. He says no one has declined to serve in any requested capacity and predicts continued spirit will ensure campaign success and future growth of High Point.
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Poole
High Point
Exchange Club Observes 29th National Anniversary
Members of the High Point Exchange Club marked the 29th anniversary of National Exchange at a Sheraton Hotel dinner. R. T. Draughon and Solon Williamson prepared the program. Chas A. Berkey sent greetings from Detroit, urging ongoing growth of Exchange.
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High Point Exchange Club
National Exchange
Sheraton Hotel
R. T. Draughon
Solon Williamson
M. L. Patrick
Exchange
North Carolina
Chas. A. Berkey
Detroit
Berkey
Paul Callaham
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Salvation Army to hold World Crusade Soul Seeking series
Salvation Army launches a global Soul Seeking crusade from Eastertide to Whitsuntide led by General George L. Carpenter. Commandant E. C. Harriss with over 52 years’ service opens three weeks of revival meetings at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Army Citadel inviting public attendance.
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Whitsuntide
Salvation Army
George L. Carpenter
Jesus
E. C. Harriss
Army Citadel
Young Democrat Hattie Walker Named Vice Chairman
Burlington March 27 Miss Hattie Walker of Burlington has been appointed vice chairman of the executive committee of the Sixth District Young Democrat Clubs.
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Burlington
Hattie Walker
Young Democrat
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Relief
A simple home remedy claims rapid relief from rheumatic arthritis or neuritis. Mix Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice, take two tablespoons twice daily. results promised within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no relief. Sold by druggists and major stores.
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Thouoods
Mann's
Eckerd’s
Walgreen's
High Point League For Progressive Democracy Formed
William Gillis elected temporary chairman of the High Point unit of the North Carolina League for Progressive Democracy. Mrs. Rose Danenburg named temporary secretary. Speakers included Lawrence Seton Ross and Mike Ross on election importance and the league’s program. A two-member county committee was named to coordinate with other counties and Greensboro regarding legislative support and candidate endorsements.
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William Gillis
High Point
North Carolina League For Progressive Democracy
Rose Danenburg
Lawrence Seton Ross
United Furniture Workers
William R. Dalton
Reidsville
State League
North Carolina
Mike Ross
Greensboro
League
Guilford County
Famous Oratorio To Be Presented Here Next Sunday
The High Point College Choir directed by Janet Russ Owen with local singers will perform Mendelssohn Elijah at Wesley Memorial Church next Sunday night March 31 at 7 30. Organist Dan W Smith will accompany. Elijah will be sung by Carl G N Cronstedt with soloists Dorothy Hoskins Janet Hall and J Gurney Briggs.
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High Point College
Janet Russell Owen
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Wesley Memorial Church
Dan W. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Carl G. N. Cronstedt
G. I. Humphreys
FE. H. Blackard
R. T. Amos
Evelyn Atkins
Martha Baily
Harriet Berry
Virginia Butner
Jewel Campbell
Mary Snow Criddlebaugh
Florence Elkins
Elizabeth Ellis
Jesse Frazier
Ernestine Hendrix
J. W. Lindsay
Dorothy Linville
Reid Marsh
John Miller
John Peacock
Felma Parnell
Ruth Phillips
Helen Scott
Frances Scruggs
Anna Tesh
Iris Thacker
Charlotte Warner
Lilly Whitaker
Louise Ellison
Deanne Manley
Vast Manuscript Variations Linked to New Testament Texts
Researchers note at least 150000 manuscript variants exist for New Testament texts, reflecting extensive copies and edits over centuries. The study maps how small differences shape translation, interpretation, and historical understanding of early Christian writings.
Proverbial Sayings Debunk Blindness Of Creatures
A saying claims animals are blind but natural history notes show bats owls and beetles possess vision or sensory abilities. The remark appears as a linguistic poke at human perception rather than a factual meteorological or zoological report.
Butter Imports in 1938 England Worth 2.22 Million
In 1938 England imported 2 220 000 dollars worth of butter, with only half produced within the British Empire. The statistic highlights Britain’s reliance on foreign butter supplies and the empire’s share of production.
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England
British Empire
Widow Sings Foods Loved by Husband During Ecuadorian Funeral
In Ecuador during funeral rites, a widow serenades the departed with a list of his favored foods, singing each item as part of the mourning ritual. The practice highlights personal memory and cultural expression at the ceremony.
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Ecuador
Collective personality in marriage warns against vanity
Ruth Millett argues couples form a "collective personality" from both partners. If envy grows, they can belittle others to feel superior. Guard against this by avoiding fault finding and assuming others are not dopes.
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Ruth Millett
Germany
Firemen Begin Six Month Probation Tests in High Point
Nineteen High Point fire department recruits started a six month probation under Chief Er. K. Ingram to determine advancement to full firefighter status. Written tests were held today followed by drilling assessments as the civil service provision allows removal within the probation period without Civil Service Commission appeal.
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High Point Fire Department
Er. K. Ingram
Civil Service
Te City
Civil Service Commission
Ostrich the largest domesticated bird for human use
The ostrich stands about nine feet tall and can weigh around 300 pounds. Its feathers have been used for feminine adornment, making it the largest living bird domesticated for human needs.
British East Sea Trap To Lure Nazi Ships Into Battle
British warships tighten the blockade to cut German ore imports from Sweden and lure the German fleet into open battle. The Skagerrak is patrolled by destroyers and submarines while the RAF supports anti submarine efforts and mercantile losses rise with several ships reported sunk or overdue.
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East Sea
London
Great Britain
Royal Air Force
Germany
Skagerrak
Sweden
Britain
Castlemoor
Mid- Atlantic
Italo Balbo
England
Netherlands
Saba
Amsterdam
Foreign Office
Baltic
Norwegian
Thomasville District Scouts Honor Court Thursday Evening
Thomasville district Scouts will hold an honor court at city hall Thursday at 7 30 pm with Glenn Pennington presiding. Immediately after, plans for the District Camporee will be discussed and awards will be presented to Troop 37 and Troop 60 members for various badges and health related efforts.
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Thomasville
Glenn Pennington
E. B. Bryant
Clyde Hinkle
Leroy Bryant
Charles Bryant
Edward Coggins
Lee Meadows
Charles Walters
Billy Sisk
Randolph Robbins
Billy Tate
Ashley McDaniels
Calvin Chandler
Leathercraft
Tommy Wilson
Bobby Reid
Harvey Armond
Sonny Burton
Leo Myers
H. Myers
Dalford Styers
Sonny Burnton
Donald Baily
Bobby Hall
John Jackson
James Crawford
Woodring Details Changes in Foreign Aircraft Orders
Woodring explains policy on foreign orders for latest aircraft designs. before export release, manufacturers must accept change orders on existing War Department contracts to protect government interests and avoid delaying essential defense equipment. policy liberalizes foreign sale to boost production and improve planes for forces after merits are weighed.
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War Department
Woodring
United States Army
Congress
Department
The
Treasury
French to close refugee camps in France by month end
Paris reports that French government camps housing Spanish Civil War refugees will be closed at month end. Of about 500000 who fled into France, officials say 155000 remain, 6000 in camps, with the rest returning to Spain or settling in Latin America or elsewhere.
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Paris
Barcelona
United States
Mexico
France
Germany
Spain
Ruma-Ban Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
Ad promotes Ruma-Ban for rheumatism neuritis lumbago and sciatica with rapid action. Claims relieve gout pains and reduce uric acid. Instructions say take in hot water morning and night. One bottle usually works. Available at drug stores.
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Gary Cooper
David Niven
Andrea Leeds
Reginald Owen
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Rulers OF the Sea
Douglas Fairbanks, JR
Margaret Lockwood
Edward G. Roberson
High Point Woman's Club
High Point League For Progressive Democracy
Hulda Whiteley
Doris Poindexter
Edith Vance
Emma Whitaker
Nina Whitaker
Hazel Wright
Lawrence Byrum
Banks Chilton
Paul Koontz
Wade Koontz
Roy M. Padgette
S. W. Taylor, Jr
Argie Wood
Louis Alrutz
Foy Beck
L. W. Gerringer
Joe May
David McKinnon
Baxter Slaughter
John Clinard
Grady Comer
Arthur Fiddler
Henry Hall
Jack Houts
Bernard Hurley
Clarence Keever
Tommy Kinasezkuk
Charles Mecum
John R. Peacock
Francis Stalnaker
Elliott Wynne
Atlanta
Albert Kleinpeter
Welch
University of Florida
NEA
Portia
Grace Tavish
Washington Square College
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