State Supervision Would Improve County Affairs Opinion
Raleigh, May 5. Debates whether state supervision of county fiscal affairs would lower taxes and improve administration. Dr. Eri C Brooks argues potential gains but warns against immediate control. some urge stronger supervision to curb mismanagement, including instances of misused funds and altered property valuations. Dr. Fred W Morrison notes counties must accept more state input if they expect financial aid and tax valuation changes.
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Eri. C. Brooks
Brooks
Advisory Commission
Board of Commissioners
Boards of Commissioners
Fred W. Morrison
State Tax Commisssion
April Marriage Licenses Rise in Davidson County
Davidson county records show 27 marriage licenses issued in April, including 23 for white couples and 4 for colored couples, up from 23 licenses in March. The data comes from the office of J. W. Dickens, register of deeds.
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Lexington
Davidson County
J. W. Dickens
Register of Deeds
Mussel Shells Studied to Aid Pearl Button Trade
Fairport Iowa study led by T K Chamberlain of the bureau of fisheries explores age and growth patterns of fresh water mussels. Researchers assess ring development to compare species and strains from the Mississippi valley and Great Lakes for rapid growth and shell quality to support large scale propagation for the pearl button industry.
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Fairport
Iowa
T. K. Chamberlain
Bureau of Fisheries
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Chamberlain
Building and Loan Growth Boosts North Carolina Homes
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh May North Carolina shows steady growth in home building through 235 Building and Loan associations. 1927 data reveal 234 associations with assets over 90 million, 2,000 more homes built and a 9 million dollar rise in property value, with strong gains in loans and stock.
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Boney
Étate
State Insurance Department
State Banking Department
Insurance Department
O. K. LaRoque
Insurance
Jazz Tripl es Output Of Instrument Makers In France
Couture Boussey France reports Jazz brings new prosperity to wind instrument makers. The town of 800 relies on musical trades for livelihoods, with output tripling since the war. The town museum honors wind instrument history and serves as city hall where Mayor Eugene Loree oversees a clarinet plant.
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Couture-Boussey
France
Jehan de Hotteterre
Louis XIV
Eugene Loree
Beacons In Houston Rival Landmark Skyscrapers
In Houston Texas on May 5 owners of three tall buildings vie for the tallest beacon display. The Carter building once topped by electric beacons now rivals Neils Esperson with a 22 story height and floodlit cupola. Bankers Mortgage plans a 34 story tower crown with starry lamps to outshine nearby rivals.
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Houston
Texas
Electric Beasons
Carter
Neils Esperson
Second National Bank
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Board of County Commissioners
Charles S. Deneen
Washington
Chicago
Thompson-Crowe Organization
Madrid
Carolina
Beacons
David MacJester
High Point
All America
Anderson and
Durepo
H.C. Barthmaier Co
W. C. Beavans
Bland Piano Co
Burlington Hardware Co
Carolina Copeland Co
Charles Bros
Dalton-Johnson’s Florist
J. L. Carr
Edwards Radio Co
High Point Builders Supply Co
High Point Marble and Tile Co
G. E. Hutchens
W. P. Jester & Sons
Kester Furniture Co
C. G. MacIntosh and Co
McLellans
Marsh Bros
Marsh Furniture Co
L. B. Moorefield
N. C. Public Service Co
North State Telephone Co
Oil-O-Matic Sales Co., Inc
S. O. Peebles
Salem Steel Products Co
Sheroff Hardware Co
Woman’s Club
North Carolina
Commercial Bank
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