Strange 1940 High Point politics split by party lines
Politically minded observers in High Point call the 1940 campaign strange and unprecedented with lines drawn between factions. The Durham versus Caffey contest for the Sixth District is sharp but not officially party endorsed. Three local candidates Keith Harrison Rupert Pickens and Fred D. Smith vie for Guilford Assembly seats amid labor backing for Smith and a potentially second primary race.
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O. M. Smith
Batte
Durham
High Point
Keith Harrison
Rupert T. Pickens
Fred D. Smith
Smith
Organized Labor
League For Progressive Democracy
Harrison
Mr. Pickens
Pickens
Greensboro
Guilford
Little Jones not candidate for office in High Point Township race
The report clarifies that friends referring to "Little Jones" are not candidates. L. G. Jones, known as "Big Jones," is a candidate for constable for High Point Township in Saturday's primary.
Concord Population Up Since 1930 Census
District supervisor Zeb V. Long Jr. reports Concord's preliminary census count shows a population of 15,553, up from 11,820 in 1930.
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Concord
Zeb V. Long, Jr
Dalton Discusses Government Costs at Rotary Club
Rotarian Carter Dalton spoke on government costs and low tax rates at a Rotary Club address, noting Guilford County's administration and the impact on industry. He outlined the Guilford County Better Government Institute’s aim to study county finances at no cost and to grow to ten thousand members with support from area chambers and local groups.
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Rotary Club Today
Carter Dalton
Guilford County
Guilford County Better Government Institute
Dalton
Institute
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Greensboro
T. A. Sykes
Thomasville
J. Bruce McCullogh
Phil
Safe Driving School 24th Graduation Held Tomorrow Night
The 24th unit of the Safe Driving School, run by the adult education department, local police, and state highway safety, will graduate tomorrow at 8 pm in City Hall council room. Horace Haworth will deliver the address and distribute certificates. The 25th unit starts Monday, and enrollment is open at the police station sergeant's desk through Tuesday.
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Adult Education Department
State Highway Safety Division
Horace Haworth
Chap Bodenheimer
Salisbury Population Rises To 18 930 In 1940 Count
Salisbury's preliminary 1940 population count shows 18 930 residents, up from 16 951 in 1930, per District Census Supervisor Zeb V Long Jr. The report notes the increase reflects ongoing growth in the city.
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Salisbury
Zeb V. Long, Jr
Local Rotarians and Visitors Attend Monthly Event
A gathering included Walter Johnson from Philadelphia and Le Banon Pa., John Taylor of Asheboro, and visitors Jack Hussey and Archie Sherrod of the city. C. M. Folger of Easley South Carolina and Frank Miller were also present as Junior Rotarian of the month attendees.
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Adelphia
Walter 8. Johnson
Lebanon, Pa
John Taylor
Asheboro
Jack Hussey
Archie Sherrod
City
C. M. Folger
Easley, S. C
Frank Miller
Worry of FALSE TEETH Slipping Or Irritating
Advertisement describes FASTEETH powder for denture stabilization. Claims it prevents slipping during eating talking or laughing with a non sticky alkaline formula. Promises added comfort and security and says available at drug stores.
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