School cost will play big part in General Assembly
Raleigh May 12 The long discussed idea of the state bearing more school costs across counties is heating up as a major issue for the 1929 General Assembly. Opponents say state-wide control would be impractical and costly, while supporters warn against county overreach and stress local accountability.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
A. T. Allen
LeRoy Martin
State Board of Equalization
Martin
Department of Education
Pure Bred Cattle Sale in Lexington a Success
About 1,500 people attended the State Guernsey cattle sale in Lexington as 44 pure-bred Guernseys were bought by buyers from North Carolina. Four animals were purchased by Davidson County farmers. The top price, $605, went to Davidson County man J. L. Beall for seven months old Rancho Cavalier, bought from Brent Rancho of Owensboro, with L. G. Davis of Churchland co owning the calf with Beall.
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Lexington
North Carolina
Davidson County
J. L. Beall
Beallmont
Linwood
Brent Rancho
Owensboro
California
L. G. Davis
Churchland
County
Woman Convicted In Prohibition Case In Lexington
Minnie Holder, white wife of Arthur Holder, was tried in Superior court in Lexington last week on prohibition charges. She was found guilty and given a suspended six month jail term with conditions to leave Davidson county and stay out for five years.
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Lexington
Minnie Holder
Arthur Holder
Davidson County
Eshelman’s Mill Prosperity Spotlighted in Wilkes Patriot
North Wilkesboro’s Wilkes Hosiery Mills, led by P. W. Eshelman, showcases modern plant design and worker welfare. The facility, with tuliped grounds and terraced lawn, produces about two thousand dozen high quality socks daily, supporting the town’s export trade and local pride.
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Wilkes Patriot
North Wilkesboro
P. W. Eshelman
Wilkes Hosiery Mills
Eshelman
Wilkes
Evening and Morning Services at Society First Church May 13 1928
The Society First Presbyterian Church lists a full day of morning and evening worship on May 13 1928. Morning service includes Prelude Idyll Kinder Doxology and Hymns 537 My Faith Looks up to Thee, 331 Jesus Lover of My Soul, and 324 Jesus Thy Boundless Love to Me with offertory Ave Maria and solo Mother My Dear. Evening service features Prelude The Question Wolstenholme Hymn 395 Fountain of Grace Anthem Now the Day is Over and Not What These Wands Have Done, plus offertory The Answer and solo Little Mother of Mine with sermon and Marche Pontificale postlude.
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First Presbyterian Church
Palmer
Wooler
Jesus
Wesley
Shelely
Gerhardt
Wolstenholme
Burleigh
Herman Abels
Postal Department Founded in 1790
The United States Postal Department traces its origins to 1790, marking the establishment of a national mail system. The note highlights the early creation of a centralized postal service and its enduring role in connecting communities.
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The
United States Postal Department
School News Highlights From Local PTAs And Clinics
The Parent-Teacher Council meets Wednesday at 4 PM in the junior high. New officers will be elected. An out of town speaker is promised. Seventh grade chapel programs and a May 2 devotion are listed. Pre‑school clinics and Good Citizens Honor Roll are noted for Emma Blair and Ray Street schools. Johnson Street hosts a May 14 clinic with free vaccination and examinations for entering students.
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M. T. Hicks
James Watson
Dorothy Bivens
Melan Lowe
Dena Carns
Naomi Bradley
Oak Hill
Emma Blair
Good Citizens
Johnson Street
Girls and Prof Skepticism on Women’s Worth
NEA Service reports Dr. Cody Marsh, former George Washington professor of psychology, arguing women must mature beyond pet words and flounces to reach intellectual and emotional adulthood. He claims women have not achieved significant accomplishments outside inheritance, alimony, or being companions, and questions perfect partnerships between men and women.
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Albany, N
Cody Marsh
George Washington University
Marsh
Angel
Lexington Society Hosts Rock Club Gathering
Mrs J A Smith hosted a rock club luncheon at her West Center street home. Guests enjoyed snapdragon décors, a high score vase prize for Mrs Charles Young, a low score pepper and salt set for Mrs E A Timberlake, and a strawberry shortcake dessert. A de light salad collation followed.
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Lexington
J. A. Smith
West Center Street
J. C. Leonard
Charles Young
E. A. Timberlake
J.C. Leonard
Smith
Fred O. Sink
T. V
Mrs Woodrow McKay Hosts Bridge Club Tea At Home
Mrs Woodrow McKay entertained her bridge club at three tables on West Third Avenue with tulips and spring flowers. Mrs W B Hunt won high with a suede pocketbook, while visitor Mrs Georges Kempton took the guest prize a new novel. The gathering included twelve members plus visitors Mrs Edward Willey and Mrs George Kempton.
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Woodrow McKay
Bridge Club
West Third Avenue
W. B. Hunt
Georges Kempton
Edward Willey
Chicago
George Kempton
Salisbury
Burgin Elected President of Lexington Industrial Bank
W C Burgin well known attorney and realtor of Lexington has been elected president of the Industrial Bank of Lexington J W Moffitt chosen vice president L M Grimes second vice president and W P Bain cashier The bank organized and chartered recently will occupy rooms in the Development building and will open soon.
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Lexington
W. CO. Burgin
Industrial Bank of
J. W. Moffitt
L. M. Grimes
W. P. Bain
Missing Link Blink-Since Your Cook Left PA
A humorous court remark notes missing household items after a cook leaves PA. The judge quips that besides the cook, table linen and silverware, wife’s apparel, and the speaker’s meals are also missed.
Davidson College moves to end senior exam exemptions
Faculty at Davidson College voted to abolish senior exemptions from semi annual exams. Trustees will decide at the May 29 spring session. If approved, all students must take mid winter exams next February and seniors with 90 percent in spring would be exempt in May, after which exemptions end.
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Davidson
Davidson College
Mrs Bragaw Attends Converse College Graduation
Mrs Richard Bragaw travels to Spartanburg South Carolina to witness her daughter Martha Bragaw graduate from Converse College.
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Richard Bragaw
Spartanburg, S. C
Martha Bragaw
Converse College
Mrs Griff W Smith Is Reported Slightly Improved
Mrs Griff W Smith a well known Lexington woman has been a patient in a local hospital for some time and is reported to be slightly improved her many friends will be glad to learn.
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Griff W. Smith
Lexington
Ready For Chautauqua
Lexington hosts the annual Redpath Chautauqua exhibit opening today and runing for the coming week. C M Starkey secretary of the Lexington chamber of commerce has chaired the ticket selling campaign through the week.
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Lexington
C. M. Starkey
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Labor Conditions As Shown By Joe Hunters Report
Department of Labor summary for the week ending May 12 1928 shows Greensboro North Carolina with little change in employment conditions and limited activity across sectors. The report notes stable payrolls and slowly shifting job availability reflecting modest economic steadying in the region.
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Joe Hunters
Department of Labor
Greensboro
North Carolina
Week of Rain Dampens Demand for Placements
Rainy weather during the week reduced overall demand and placements. Demand stayed strong only for Common labor and Female Domestic and Industrial classes, but insufficient applicants of proper character and work ethic blocked placements. Clerical and professional help requests were very light.
Legion Founded in Paris in 1919
The American Legion was organized in Paris in 1919 marking the founding moment of the veterans' organization abroad.
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American Legion
Paris
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