North Carolina sees record public power output in early 1927
Charles E. Ray Jr says the first quarter 1927 public utility power output in North Carolina set records, with January 114,461,000 kWh February 122,358,000 kWh and March 99,363,000 kWh totaling 336,182,000 kWh. Including private plant use, state total reaches about 600,000,000 kWh.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Charles E. Ray, Jr
Department of Conservation and Development
United States Geological Survey
Ray
Preachers to Speak at Mechanicsville Methodist Church
Elder W. C. Hull of Atlanta Georgia and Elder J. R. Wilson of Vaville Virginia will preach at Mechanicsville Methodist church Tuesday night May 31 at 8 oclock. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hull
Atlanta, Ga
J. R. Wilson
Vanville
Mechanicsville Methodist Church
Porch Privacy Through Light Screen Paint
If neighbors peer into a screened porch too closely apply a light coat of paint over the screening to ensure privacy. The simple coating creates a diffuse, blocking layer while preserving airflow and visibility.
Ceiling Duster Versus Long Brush For Ceilings
A bag of cotton flannel sized to fit over the broom proves as effective as the best long brush for cleaning ceilings, offering a simple homemade tool alternative.
State College Summer School to feature English teaching
In Raleigh on May 30 1927 the State College Summer School announced twelve courses in English teaching and rhetoric with Henry Grady Owen headlining. The program targets high school teachers and college students, including journalism and debate modules, to meet demand for skilled instructors and better school publications. Davidson College held its ninety first commencement with Rev J A McMillan preaching on The Geography of a Happy Life to 95 graduates and congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
State College Summer School
T. E. Browne
Henry Grady Owen
High Point High School
Owen
State Teachers Association
Browne
Davidson
J. AL. McMillan
First Presbyterian Church
Norfolk
Davidson College
Paul
McMillan
Postpone radio wave reallocations for 15 days
The federal radio commission issued an order delaying the new reallocations of radio wave positions among broadcasting stations for fifteen days. In Greensboro, social events mark upcoming weddings as Margaret Frances Rankin of Greensboro will wed Earl Weatherly, with multiple honor events planned for Miss Rankin and Miss Cartland ahead of June weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Federal Radio Commission
Bladen County To Build Permanent White Lake Camp For Farm Children
Balden county to establish a permanent summer camp at White Lake for farm boys and girls. County agents Powell and Harrill plan two 42 person cabins and a large indoor area, with play space facing the lake. The project, funded by the county, will serve club members and other county organizations, expanding as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Balden County
White Lake
L. R. Harriil
Extension Service of
State College
James H. Powell
Powell
Harrill
Bladen County
Community Social Notes Highlight Local Clubs and Spa
Mrs G E Donnell and other couples attended Needlecraft Club. O Henry Study Club elected officers with Mrs W E Blair as president and other officers named. Guy Thomas hosted bridge with prize to Mrs C C Fordham Jr. G D Littlejohn hosted farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs G T Simpkins. Invitations extended for the marriage of Jesse Madeline Douglas to William Augustus Blount at Greensboro Country Club on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
James McMurray Rankin
Margaret Frances
Earl Weatherly
Margaret Frances Rankin
Edna Cartland
Carolyn Glascock
Arlington Street
Miss Rankin
Harold Schiffman
S. Schiffma
Spring Street
Annette Wright
Kathleen Price
Mesdames Jas. S. Ficklen
Stanford Trivas
Martin Douglas
Wesley Espy
Albert Donnell
Charles van Nappen
Gaston Street
Miss Cartland
Marjorie
Cornelia Cartland
Rachel Donnell
G. E. Donnell
H. E. Cartland
James Sawyer
W. H. Hogshead
Needlecraft Club
R. W. Hodgin
Mendenhall Street
O. Henry Study Club
W. E. Blair
W. M. Transon
Guy Thomas
C. C. Fordham, Jr
Mesdames Fordham
N. S. Holmers
LeRoy Carlton
Reynolds Blackwell
Robert Alexander
Dennis Wolff
R. C. Brown
G. D. Littlejohn
G. T. Simpkins
Pennsylvania
Edward Warren Myers
Jesse Madeline Douglas
William Augustus Blount
Greensboro Country Club
North Carolina
Economic railway signaling meeting tours Seaboard system
The regional committee of the economics of railway signaling concluded in Raleigh with an inspection tour of Seaboard Signal system from Richmond to Hamlet. Delegates traveled by motor to Richmond, then by train to Hamlet, returning to Raleigh to disband.
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Raleigh
American Railway Association
Seaboard
Richmond
Hamlet
American actor George Lebret dies in Vienna theater
George Lebret, born 1862 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died of apoplexy Saturday at Innes bruch where he had acted since 1900. His death marks the passing of a long time stage figure associated with the state theater. The British Museum library is expanding by about 30 000 volumes each month.
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Vienna
George Lebret
Innesbruch
State
Baton Rouge
British Museum
Fabric Fringe and Agnes Skull Cap Description
A smart black wool coat features revers and side tiers edged with a narrow fabric fringe. An Agnes skull-cap in tan silk jersey includes triangular inserts of brown straw on the side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
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Methodist Church
Hiatt Tire Co
Weet High Street
M. Gillman
C. H. Carr
Persian Gulf
England
Lindbergh
Paris
Gulf
New York
Greensboro Social
Iousewar
Jersey
Ethel
W. Venable Dairy Farm
Deep River Road
High Point
Millikan Land
F. W. Venable
Greensboro, N. C
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