Gardner urges abandoning 1929 yardstick for 1932 spending
New York May 7 Governor C Max Gardner of North Carolina urged dropping the 1929 standard of value as a yardstick for 1932 ability. He cited state retrenchment cutting costs by 6 to 7 million dollars annually and a 20 percent property tax cut, crediting central purchasing and highway system unification. He warned government deficits stem from clinging to 1929 notions and stressed strict economies and reduced salaries.
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New York
C. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Columbia Broadcasting System
Gardner
High Point council reports half term gains in debt cut and finances
The High Point City Council marks a midterm milestone with a quarter million dollar debt reduction the largest in city history and a reduced fiscal year budget. It faces bond financing for floating notes three and a quarter million dollars and disposal of the electric franchise while pledging tighter municipal spending. The public backs taxes and support for credit, noting unity between citizens and leaders in weathering economic strain.
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High Point
England
Grayson
North Carolina Governor Calls for Government Spending Cut
Governor Gardner cites a public mood for lower costs and tax relief. He argues that citizens voice supports readjusting the cost of government against spending agencies.
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North Carolina
Gardner
High Point Citizenship Fueled by Postwar Industry Spirit
The passage highlights High Point residents’ strong awareness of municipal problems and commitment to solutions. It recalls Captain W. H. Snow’s arrival after the Civil War and his drive to apply experience and zeal for industry, which launched the community’s enduring enterprise.
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Prise
W. H. Snow
Promotion of Birds and Forests By a Wise Farmer
Charles Dickens offers a plea for forest and wildlife protection in North Carolina. He argues forests support birds and fish, regulate streams, purify air, and provide recreation, while urging public education and responsible farming. He warns against overhunting and urges farmers to host birds in hedgerows and ponds, stressing humans as the greatest threat to wildlife.
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Charles Dickens
Allen Jay High School
Guilford County
North Carolina Forestry Association
American Forestry Association
North Carolina Council
Izaak Walton League
North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
United States
Piedmont
Jamestown party honors N C C W college girls
Misses Laura Thompson Annie J Ray Ora Sublette Elizabeth Hodges attended a party hosted by Miss Madelaine Heffner at her home in Jamestown. The event featured spring decorations and dress, reflecting a lively social gathering for college girls from the N C C W. Mr and Mrs N P Alexander were dinner guests at the Jamestown teacherage Thursday evening. Grade 8 A with Miss Lettie Crouch as room teacher plus Ora Sublette Annie Ray Laura Thompson and Stanley Moore took a trip to High Point lake Tuesday afternoon.
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Jamestown
Laura Thompson
Annie J. Ray
Ora Sublette
Elizabeth Hodges
Madelaine Heffner
Charming
Mrs. N. P. Alexander
Lettie Crouch
Annie Ray
Stanley Moore
High Point Lake
Frances Thornton Wins Declamation at Guilford County Contest
Frances Thornton of Jamestown won first place among girl readers at the Guilford County Schools declamation contest in Greensboro. Her speech was titled The Attributes of Washington. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Thornton of Deep River.
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Frances Thornton
Rachel Thompson
Jamestown
Guilford County
Greensboro
Washington
Frances
C. E. Thornton
Deep River
Miss Jessie Smith Visits Sister in Reidsville
Miss Jessie Smith of Reidsville, a High Point college student, is the Saturday guest of her sister Miss Lola Smith at the teacher age.
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Jessie Smith
Reidsville
High Point
Lola Smith
Miss Annie Ray Hosts 9th Graders at Teacherage
Miss Annie J. Ray entertained the 9th grade at the teacherage on Wednesday afternoon. Progressive hearts was played with Tom Ragsdale winning the highest score.
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Annie J. Ray
Progressive Hearts
Tom Ragsdale
Dinner Visitors Honor Mr and Mrs C M Borum
Misses Frances Booker Pearl Harrelson and Mr and Mrs W A White Jr were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C M Borum in Deep River on Monday evening.
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Frances Booker
Pearl Harrelson
W. A. White, Jr
C. M. Borum
Deep River
Adams Hired After Honest Ad Intent Muddle
A fragmented notice from Life magazine quotes Francis Adams sending an appeal to a major agency chief, claiming his talents. The interview failed but led to employment, with Hartford secretary G Baxter seeking to relocate show items to prison custody for safety.
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New York
Francis Adams Adverse
Adams
Final Day Causes SE Junior College Meet Proceedings
Final program of the Southeastern Junior College Presessociation in Mars Hill North Carolina on May 7 centers on selection of officers and planning next year’s meeting.
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Mars Hill
N. C
Southeastern Junior College
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R.T. Amos
J. Paul Williamson
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R. H. Lechrest
Fourth Ward
John S. Pickett
E. Leroy Briggs
R. K. Young
North State Telephone Co
Nite
Jamestown News
W. G. Ragsdale
Hartford
Conn— G. Baxter
Connecticut Prison Association
Sartin
High Point’s Quality
So. Main St
Mary
ST. Edward’s YS Church
East Green
Christ
John
C. E. Murphy
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