Vance Memorial Auditorium Dedicated at Lexington
The Sam F. Vance memorial auditorium at the National Orphans Home unit in Lexington will be formally presented to the National Council on May 30. Lt. Gov. A H Graham will speak, with NC officials and North Carolinians leading the event highlighting state pride and local talent.
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Lexington
North Carolina
Sam F. Vance
National Orphans Home Unit
National Council
Charles E. Brewer
Wake County
B. C. Sisk
Warsaw
America
Dr. J. C
Banks
Graham
Lexington High
W. M. Jolly
Plans for Reopening Lexington Bank After RFC Meeting
Lexington May 9 definite plans announce the reorganization and unrestricted reopening of the Commercial Bank of Lexington after talks with RFC officials. Joe V. Moffitt and Kepneth C. Royall outline stockholder capital calls, RFC preferred stock, depositor write off, and a depositor fund to liquidate notes. The plan frees 83 percent of deposits upon reopening.
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Lexington
Commercial Bank of
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
Joe V. Moffitt
Kepneth C. Royall
State Commissioner of Banks
Gurney P. Hood
Local Residents Invited to Annual Flower Show
Thomasville residents and members of the local garden club are invited to the Annual Flower Show in High Point hosted by the High Point Council of Garden Clubs. The event runs this afternoon from 2 oclock and continues through Wednesday evening at 10 oclock, with Mrs. Bruce Craven as general chairperson.
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Thomasville
High Point
Oldest Known Will from Egypt on Papyrus
An ancient papyrus document from around 2500 B C records a priest bequeathing property to another priest. The artifact marks one of the earliest known testamentary writings.
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Egypt
Purification Diet Ad Promotes Calotabs Health Benefit
Physicians tout perfect purification of the system as the foundation of health. A thorough Calotabs course, taken weekly for several weeks, purifies the blood by activating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Packages priced at 10 and 35 cents available from all dealers.
Novelty Mfg plant opens in Thomasville with growing payroll
Thomasville May 9 Industry activity rises as Novelty Manufacturing becomes the latest plant in town. Ed F Perryman, ex Kinder garten Chair manager, leads the firm as manager and principal owner. The Blair street facility on the Southern Railway Belt Line employs 40 to 50 skilled furniture workers and plans a 40 by 100 two story finishing house for packing and rail loading. A second building will expand machine shop capacity and double employment. The prior Kinder Garten Chair site on West Guilford street was bought by Grimes Manufacturing, which will begin operations there.
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Thomasville
Novelty M’fg
Ed F. Perryman
Kindergarten
West Guilford Street
Blair Street
Southern Railway
Perryman
Grimes Manufacturing Company
Exciting Scene After Slaying of Peru's President
A narrative passage describes a company move to enlarge its Grimes plant on the west city side near the Southern main line. The overhaul aims to expand production, create jobs, and support the kindergarten trade, while promising idle property revival and future employment.
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Peru
Grimes
Southern Main Line Railway
Fine defensive bridge play halts a grand slam attempt
The article describes a high level bridge hand where declarer aims for a five diamond slam but strong defense by East prevents the contract. It details ruffing strategies, discards, and a sequence that stops the opponent from fulfilling the six diamond contract.
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Pfast
West
North
East
South
Africa Spell Over Nancy and Arnold In New Voyage
Nancy and Arnold Page join an expedition to Africa as romance rises aboard ship. The voyage is marked by music and mood, with old friends urging partnership and a shared trek into dangerous native country. A bridge game scene contrasts with the unfolding journey.
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Nancy
Page
Africa
Arnold Page
Of Sue By Margery Hale
Nancy exclaims the trek into the wilderness is fun and glorious as spring arrives. Over two weeks pass from April to May, with a full, bright moon lighting the journey and the scenery described as lovely.
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Nancy
New English War Tank Runs On Water and Land Speed
A new English war tank reportedly can travel on water at six miles per hour and reach forty two miles per hour on land.
Banish Acid Stomach With Easy Adia Tablets
An advertisement promotes Dr. Emil's Adia Tablets from Mann Drug Stores. The product claims to banish stomach acid indigestion and gas, offering quick relief and freedom from distress to enjoy meals.
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Emil
Mann Drug Stores
Ady
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Vance Memorial
Nat Walker
First National Bank
M. C. Thomas Business College
Salem S&t. Thomasville, WN. C
Weaverwall
J. M. Black
Lexington Bank
Prarace Theatre
Buster Crabbe
Frances Dee
Charles Thurley Stoneham
Hell
Roots Mallory
James Dunn
Arnold
Luis M. Sanchez Cerro
Abelardo de Mendoza
Santa Beatriz
Mendoza
Lima
Declarer
Galveston
Texas
By Margery Hale
W. W. Rapp
R. H. Wilson
Culp
Salem Street
Martha Jane Southern
B. L. Southern
High Point Highway
Loflin
Salem St
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