WPA Confere nces Train Foreman Supervisors Across North Carolina
WPA instructs 800 plus supervisors in five districts on foremanship at statewide conferences. Led by G W Coan Jr and trainers from Raleigh Washington, topics include work planning assignment technique and foreman worker relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
WPA
Works Progress Administration
George W. Coan, Jr
North Carolina
Beschman
David EB. Scull
Washington, D. C
Thomas E. Winn
Division of Operations
NCWPA
Coan
Williamston
G. L. Bobbitt
H. WL. Raburn
M.S. Clifton
W. F. Campbell
Winston-Salem
P. H. Tise
George L. Burke
Charlotte
R. L. Barnett
W. J. Prevatt
Asheville
Eugene Carland
R. E. Bryson
Traffic deaths fall nationwide while gasoline use rises in 1956
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia reduced traffic deaths by 7 percent in 1956 but gasoline consumption increased by 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
District of Columbia
Gourmet Society member quotes on feeding and manners
Ford Madox Ford, a member of the Gourmet Society in New York, asserts that people cannot be amiable with others without proper nourishment.
Tribute to his work cited by Mrs Greasley
Mrs Ernest Greasley of England hails the splendid tribute to her husband for his work as 300 laundry girls protest a transfer that would move him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Greasley
England
Cave on Manhattan Island Once Used as Native Home
A cave on Manhattan Island remains from early Indian habitation, illustrating prehistoric dwelling practices. The site shows evidence of shelter, tool use, and seasonal occupation by indigenous peoples long before European contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Island
Notice of Estate of L. T. Pierce Guilford County N C
Administratrix Mrs Pearl Pierce publishes a claims notice for the estate of L T Pierce deceased to present claims by March 22 1938. Creditors must settle promptly. Attorney J A Myatt signs the notice dated March 22 1937 with multiple filing dates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
L. T. Pierce
Pearl Pierce
J. A. Myatt
Free Rupture Treatment Demonstration At Sheraton High Point
Representatives of Wm. B. Rice Inc. will conduct a free, no cost trial of the Rice Method for self treating rupture at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point North Carolina. Demonstrations run 10 to 12 AM 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM with advice for all rupture sizes and truss users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. 8
Rice, Inc
N. Y
Rice
Sheraton Hotel
High Point
N. C
Thur
Apr
Sheraton
Point N. C
Pictorial Review
Physical Culture
Ring Brug Company
Summer furs rise in fashion for the season
New York fashion notes showcase summer furs as chic night and day wear. Jacetts boleros capes and fur sweaters in baronduki ermine lapin pastel shades lead a trend with two tailed fox swirls and white tipped tails as dramatic accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Young
NEA Service
New York
Baptist Training Union Set for Statesville Meeting
Raleigh NC secretary Nathan C. Brooks Jr. will appear on the program of the second statewide meeting of Baptist Associational Training Union workers to be held in Statesville April 12-13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan C. Brooks, Jr
Raleigh
North Carolina
Baptist Training Union
Baptist Associational
Statesville
Marian Martin Button Front Frock Promises Spring Wardrobe Spark
A Marian Martin pattern features a button front frock ideal for informal wear and spring. The pattern 9242 offers easy cut and fit in sizes 14 to 44 with fabric options like percale, cotton, seersucker, and linen. A separate pattern 9300 helps those with imperfect figures custom fit using muslin as a permanent guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martins
Marian Martin
Enterprise, Pattern Department
26Th St
New York
N. Y
Rev Thomas L Trott Returns to North Carolina Clergy
Rev. Thomas L. Trott, former rector of St. Marys Episcopal Church, will return to North Carolina to serve as rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Wilmington. He has led the Episcopal church in Goliad, Texas for six years and is famed as a humorist. Trott has been active in ranching, entertained Lions Club members in Statesville, and was previously rector of Trinity Church there. He has served as chaplain of the Texas Press Association and is widely known in the Piedmont region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Trott
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Wilmington
Mr. Trott
Episcopal Church
Goliad
Texas
North Carolina
Lions Club
Statesville
Trinity Church
North Carolina Press Association
Bermuda
Texas Press Association
Piedmont
Pan American Airways unveils mobile repair workshop
A new repair workshop on wheels built by Pan American Airways weighs 2 percent of a ton and stands 15 feet above floor level. It will hold a crew of 12 mechanics, two engines and propellers and Logig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Airways
Surprise Party For V F W Members At High Point Post
High Point Post No 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars held a regular meeting on North Main street. After a short session the auxiliary gave a surprise supper of chicken stew and accessories. Following meals there were songs games and dancing with much enthusiasm for future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
North Main Street
Quote on Peace or War From Senate Munitions Official
The nation remains undecided between peace and war and prepares to trade as in 1914, according to Stephen Rausenbush secretary of the Senate Munitions Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Rausenbush
Senate Munitions Committee
Mel Berns Named Hollywood Makeup Artist Spotlight
Mel Berns is highlighted as a prominent Hollywood makeup artist known for lip color artistry and influence in the cosmetic design of film and stage productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Berns
Hollywood
North Carolina Baptists Plan Statewide Training Union Meeting
The North Carolina Baptist Associational Training Union workers announce the second statewide meeting at Western Avenue Baptist Church in Statesville on April 12 to 18. Nathan C. Brooks Jr. says an attendance of 600 leaders is expected from all regions of the state. Featured speakers include Jerry B. Lambdin, Mrs. J. E. Lambdin, Dr. J. O. Williams, and W. A. Harrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Baptist Associational Training Union
Western Avenue Baptist Church
Statesville
Nathan C. Brooks, Jr
Raleigh
North Carolina Baptist Convention
Ridgecrest
North Carolina
Jerry B. Lambdin
Nashville
Tenn
Southwide Training Union
J. E. Lambdin
J. O. Williams
Southern Baptist Sunday School Board
W. A. Harrell
Baptist Training Union Meetings Set for October
In 18 states leaders including C Aubrey Wearn Nashville Dr Louis Daines Lexington and Rev W Perry Crouch Raleigh gather at Western Avenue Baptist Church Raleigh for union meetings led by Dr C J Allen pastor.
High Point Municipal Elections Called for 1937
The Municipal Board of Elections of High Point calls a municipal primary on April 20 1937 and a municipal general on May 4 1937 to elect a Mayor at large and four ward councilmen. Nominating notices due April 13 1937 with $5 fee. Fourteen voting precincts and detailed registrar and polling place assignments listed. Registration opens April 6 and closes April 19 with additional sessions April 10 17 24 and May 1 3 for registration and challenges. Precinct boundaries described.
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Municipal Board of Elections
City of
High Point
N. C
General Assembly of
North Carolina
General Assembly
Be Il
EB. N. Allen
North Main Street
D. D. Arden
Chestnut St
W. H. Gibson
Sunset Drive
Gaston A. Johnson
W. Lexington Ave
Linda
Francis Marshall
Vail St
Glen Calhoun
Cloverdale School
N. H. Camthers
Oak Hill School
E. D. Turner
EB. Greene
E. Y. Hall
Davis St. Fire Station
Paul Craven
E. Green
Main
Southern Railway
Chestnut and Southern Railroad
Southern Railroad
City Limits
West City Limits
Meadow Chestnut Sts
Meadow St
Jo St
Jones St
Lindsay St
Parkway
P Way
Main Street
Main St
Farris Ave
Forrest Drive
Meadow and
West Fa Ave
C Limits
West Farriss Ave
Montlieu Ave
Lexin Ave
Ft Southern Railway
Precinct No. 22
Mo Ave
Montlieuw Ave
Lexington Ave
Lexton Ave
Blain St
E. Farriss
Taylor St
S. Main St
Ward St
Belt Railway
Taylor &St
Belt Line Railroad
Sout
Mill St
Jordan St
Duke Power Power Line
Duke Power Co
Weat Aide
Southern
South Railroad
South Main St
Leonard St
Thissell St
Th St
Russell St
FE. Russell St
EB. Russell
Blair's Creek
Grace and Kearns St
Leong St
Ben L. Heuman
Hai
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Jans
Marshall
Winston-Salem, WN. C
Baum Marten
Stein and Blaine
T. L. Trott
Auxiliary
B. T. U. Workers Plan Meeting
C. Aubrey Wearn
Louis Daines
Lexington
John Wayland
North Carolina Baptist Training Union
Durham
J. L. White, Jr
Elizabeth City
Mabel Starnes
SAAT
Camay Soap
Oxydol
EAGLE
Kraft Miracle Whip
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