Yadkin College to Hold May 30 Homecoming
Yadkin College in Lexington prepares for a May 30 homecoming with more than 200 attendees. Rev. James E. Fitzgerald class of 1914 will deliver the main address. Rev. George L. Curry will preside, Dr. S. W. Taylor will give devotionals, and Dr. O. B. Michael will report on the History of Yadkin College. Lexington High School band will provide music under Sam Hensley.
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Lexington
Yadkin College
Davidson County
Yadkin
James E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Methodist Church
George L. Curry
S. W. Taylor
O. B. Michael
Newton
Lexington High School
Sam Hens-ley
Candidates urged to back Simmons over expense claims
Raleigh dispatch reports lieutenant governor hopefuls urged to support Alamance resident Arthur Simmons after his expense account was filed with the Secretary of State. Simmons pledges if elected to resign after two years, with the governor to take over. The record notes contributions including $205 with a $5 item from a Michigan-based brother and a $5 “five-spot” from War Veterans of Charlotte, among other items.
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Raleigh
Goveror
Arthur Simmons
Simmons
Alamance
Michigan
Charlotte
Political chatter and campaign moves ripple through Johnston County
Gubernatorial strategy leaks and candidate maneuvers fill Raleigh chatter as Oscar Barker files for Congress in Durham and Johnston County braces for candidate organization. Grady’s statewide campaign faces a flop label, with locals debating support and prior anti-utilities dynamics shaping results.
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Oscar Barker
Durham
Congress
Raleigh
Johnston County
Paul Grady
Johnston
Grady
McDonald
Stanley Winborne
Mr. Winborne
Mobilization For Mercy Launched In High Point Today
The American Red Cross launches a relief program for Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg as German advance worsens civilian suffering. Wayne Chatfield Taylor leads a mission to map relief. a ten million dollar minimum fund is urged. Local leaders form committees for mobilization with no direct solicitation planned.
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Mobilization For
High Point
American Red Cross
Belgium
Netherlands
Red Cross
Wayne Chatfield Taylor
Brussels
John Mebane
Norman H. Davis
Holland
Luxembourg
EK. H. Blackard
Wesley
Paul Ingle
H. N. Williard
J. W. Poole
W. F. Bailey
American aviation production in 1939 tops 3,700 units
Domestic civil aircraft output reached 3,715 units in 1939, up from 1,843 units in 1938, indicating substantial growth in the American aviation industry.
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Capital Shorts
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
Tom Cooper
Nis
Robt. Ripley
Walter Pine
Ada Oakes
Washington, D
R.L.B/RCH
Anna Laurel
DT. Wood
Rickory N.C
E.W. Shingle
Brnvan
Greensboro, N.C
Tom Whisnant
Salisbury
Europe
Kenly Man
A. L.fouche
Atlanta Ga
Ging Features Syndicate, Inc
Ann Harrison
Grey Fox
Are Ae WA
Western Union
Frank Buck
Lee
Woodbury’s
Harlem Oil
Vaue
RINSO
Hind’s
Aanh Petad
Colgate Dental Cream
Bechim
DuBarry
E. H. Blackard
Red Cross Appeal For War Relief
Fed Cross
WMFR
New Republic
South Main Street
Aful
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