Lost Colony Stones Prompt Mixed Theories by George Craven
A reader debates claims about Dr. Pearce of Brenau College and the Lost Colony stones signed Eleanor Dare. He notes conflicting views in Sat-Eve-Post and questions authenticity while humorously recalling local figures and Randolph County concerns about education funding and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevn
Dr. Pearce
Brenau College
Eleanor Dare
Virginia Dare
Brenau
Sat-Eve-Post
Edenton
N. C
Gainesville
Eleanor Dave
Baltimore
Pocahontas
John Smith
Roanoke Island
Local People At Durham Conference Spurred Social Work
Readers recount the North Carolina Conference for Social Service held in Durham. Members from High Point, including Mrs War Shepperd, Mrs Collier Ellis Jr, and Miss Wlatz, share insights on family welfare, case work, and education, noting a shift toward trained case workers and stronger community agencies. A mention of Gainesville and Pocahontas lore appears alongside highway talk and a remark about 75,000 motor scooters with high speed ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Henrietta Ripperger
Red Book
Durham
North Carolina
Council of Social Agencies
Laurence M. Williams
Family Welfare Association of America
Council of Soul Agencies
High Point
Family Service Bureau
War! Shepperd
Washington Duke
Rebekah Sheppard
Public Welfare Department
Collier Ellis, Jr
Wlatz
Tom Sprinkle
Muhis
Covington
Be Smart Be Careful Get the Safety Habit
Auto gossip page recounts spring talk and fashion, plus safety notes. A playful piece mentions Dick Barker in a green striped suit, crane for attention, and various dealers urging safe driving. It cites a 30,000 annual car deaths statistic and a nurse in Indiana who escaped injury except for a run in her stocking, underscoring caution on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mebane
Sterday
Ring
Dick Rker
Beau Brummel
Plymouth
Onery
NTIAC
Ed Atkinson
Tinson Motors
Torrow
QO. Galman
Fish Motors
J. O
Si Charlie
Harvey Bler
Charlie
Arnold Taylor
Joe
Joel
Wabash
Indiana
Lynch Named Regional Truck Manager in Greensboro Area
A. R. Howard, Dodge regional manager for Greensboro territory, announces H. H. Lynch as regional truck manager with Greensboro headquarters. Lynch, once with Detroit Dodge truck sales and a longtime truck district manager, will focus on programs with Dodge dealers and salesmen across North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia. Horace G. Tiderton, Inc. is the local Dodge truck dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Howard
Dodge
Greensboro
H. H. Lynch
Lynch
Detroit
Mr. Lynch
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Horace G. Tiderton, Inc
Commercce
Willowbrook Streets
New Oil Cleaner Major Feat For 1941 Pontiacs
Ed Atkinson, local Pontiac dealer, touts a built in oil cleaner used on 1941 Pontiacs as standard. Located at the oil line inlet it polices every drop of oil to bearings and parts. It never needs replacement, boosting efficiency and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Atkinson
Pontiac
Atkinson
Autos Must Breathe And Are Subject To Respiratory Ills
Detroit report notes cars inhale dust like people and suffer “respiratory” wear. L I Woolson of De Soto explains engines breathe 1000 gallons of air per gallon of gasoline. Dust storms in cities bring heavy grit, harming cylinder walls and bearings. De Soto 1941 models use an oil bath air cleaner to wash dirt from air before the carburetor. Taylor Shore Motor Sales Co. at 819 North Main Street is the local De Soto dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
L. I. Woolson
de Soto Division
Chrysler Corporation
Woolson
de Soto
Taylor Shore Motor Sales Company
North Main Street
Oil field discoveries set new 1940 U S record
Petroleum industry reports show 306 new oil fields found in the United States in 1940, surpassing all prior years. The tally signals a peak in exploration activity and potential boosts to production outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Beery Brothers and Their Field
The Beery brothers rose to fame in acting and filmmaking as prominent figures in early Hollywood cinema.
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George B. Craven
Lindsey
Sandlapper
John Coleman
John
Asheboro
Doc McCrary
State Highway Commission
Florida
Trinity High School
Saad
Old Trinity College
By Fay
Yeorge Edwards
Dodge Concern
Sunmmer’s
English Motor Co., Inc
American Automobile Association
English Motor Company
East Washington Street
Ford
Auto
Newport
Ore
Ruth Tenner
The
Beery Boys
Bennett Girls
Wright Brothers
Bronte Sisters
Shuberts
Horace Gilderton
Commerce
Willowbrook North Main
Navy
NEA Service
WC. T. M. Reg
U.S. Pat
E. B. Shore ‘Sales
de Soto - Plymouth
Atkinson Motors
Wrenn Street
Auto Finance CO
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