State Taxation Study Advances in Raleigh Meeting
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh May 26 A firm start has been made in studying taxation by the State Tax Commission. Dr Fred W Morrison executive secretary says the two days of discussions formed the framework for future work. Data from Dr G W Forster on farm land taxation shows farmland may bear more than a just share of taxes. Officials from the U S Department of Agriculture contributed helpful informationand surveys of North Carolina farm conditions were presented by H W Hawthorne.
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Dr. Morrison
G. W. Forster
State College
Morrison
Whitney Coombs
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Commission
H. W. Hawthorne
Division of
Bureau of Agricultural Economica
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hawthorn
North Carolina
Oakland Service Folk in Uniform
An army of more than 15,000 Oakland Motor Company service personnel nationwide will be outfitted in a standardized uniform. Privates wear two tone powder blue coveralls with navy trim, while officers wear a long coat in the same color and material, with matching hats.
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Oakland Motor Company
United States
Oakland-Pontiac
Oakland Motor Car Company
Oakland
Shop Army
R. A. Armstrong
It Isn't the Cough That Carries You Off
A fragment notes a wry line about death and a coffin while musing that gardening is a splendid exercise. It hints at back relief from digging and hints at further reflections.
Oakland Pontiac service team adopts new uniform standard
The campaign to raise Oakland Pontiac service standards continues as Mr Armstrong outlines training practices and a plan for a uniform service department. He says factory service reps will visit stations regularly and a neat uniform will improve public impression and morale.
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Armstrong
Water cooled delegates Could tilt Democratic convention
Houston engineers will install automatic electric water coolers outside the convention hall to chill drinking water for delegates in the Texas midsummer. The system, using oversized Frigidaire motors, aims to provide nine tons of melting ice daily, offering delegates the equivalent of 15 pounds of ice each day to stay hydrated during possible ballot deadlock.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Warship to Pulpit Rev J Lowrey Fendrich Named Brooklyn Pastor
At 31 Rev J Lowrey Fendrich, a former U S destroyer commander and wartime Navy officer, becomes head of Central Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn New York. A Penn graduate of 1917, he later served in Elizabeth New Jersey boosting membership from 860 to 1200. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary, finishing in two years, and previously served Chestnut Hills Pennsylvania before being named pastor of the Brooklyn church with 3300 members.
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New York
U. S
J. Lowrey Fendrich
Mississippi River
Central Presbyterian Church of
Brooklyn
Ne Y
Fendrich
Elizabeth
N. J
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton Theological Seminary
Chestnut Hills
Eliza
Gasoline Tax Boosts 1927 Road Funding Across States
American Automobile Association reports 1927 gasoline bill at 2.5 billion dollars with an average driver spend of 120 dollars. Gasoline consumption rose eight percent, total 10.596 billion gallons used by vehicles. Average per-vehicle use was 458 gallons and net tax revenue reached 258.97 million, largely directed to state highway construction, maintenance, and county road funding.
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America
American Automobile Association
Highway Revenue Across States Yet to Meet Massachusetts
Taxed across the nation, the tam’s revenue was collected in every state except Massachusetts and New York, with rates ranging from two to five cents per gallon.
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Massachusetts
New York
Parents urged to provide safe play spaces as schools close
The American Automobile Association Safety Department warns that school closures and warm weather shift children into streets. It urges parents to offer safe play areas and organizes neighborhood use of vacant lots to reduce traffic hazards and protect youngsters commuting to and from play.
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Safety Department
American Automobile Association
Commercial Club 10 Holds Annual Meeting
The High Point Commercial club will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Officers and directors will be elected and annual reports presented. Current officers are R. B. Terry, J. H. Dobbs, and F. J. Sizemore. Directors include L. McCallum, J. E. Marsh Jr., F. H. Murray, A. W. Klemme, and Sam Davis Jr. Membership stands at 152 with 52 new this year.
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High Point Commercial Club
R. B. Terry
J. H. Dobbs
F. J. Sizemore
L. McCallum
J. E. Marsh, Jr
F. H. Murray
A. W. Klemme
Sam Davis, Jr
Public health vow for epilepsy cure by Cleveland doctor
An advertisement for Dr. C. M. Simpson promotes a non narcotic epilepsy treatment with a money back guarantee. It claims attacks stop overnight in many cases and urges readers to contact 1161 W 44th St Cleveland.
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Dr. C
Excellent financial shape and its income surplus
The text notes strong finances with income greatly exceeding disbursements, indicating a healthy financial position and a substantial surplus.
Holt School Construction Advances Rapidly
Special to the Enterprise Lexington May 26 rapid progress is being made on the Holt school in the southern section of the city. Recent rains slowed work but the contracting firm is erecting walls and placing window frames. The building and equipment are expected to be ready for the public school system opening next fall.
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Lexington
New Holt
Cent
England Sees 96 Of Every 190with Brown Eyes Reported
In England a survey notes 96 persons in every 190 have brown eyes of various shades indicating notable eye color distribution among the population.
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England
Ford 1928 Model Ford 2-Door Seadan For Sale
Used 26 model Ford two door sedan with extra good tires and upholstery. Motor in perfect condition. New 1928 license. Priced at 300 dollars with an OK that counts.
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H. G. Ilderton Motor CO
Dodge Brothers Sales and Service
High Point, N. C
South Main St
Chrysler
Detroit
Gate City Motor Company
Jack Burrus
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South Wrenn
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J. Lowrey
Commercial Club
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General Electric
High Point Hardware CO
Fr Economical
Chevrolet
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