Halloween Night in Town Missed by Shortage of Candy
W A Bivins recalls Halloween eve in town with many disguises and crowds. He cites Dr D B Carrick and Walter Bain, notes cannon crackers and treats sought by visiting children, and laments a shortage of doughfaces and apples as the Croats joke about flat rocks to curb stomach growls.
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Dixie’s
Nick
Dr. D. B. Carrick
Walter Bain
Gand
Rubbard
Dalmatian Mountains
Hunger at Trinity College Sophomores Schedule
The Sophomores at Trinity College faced a heavy timetable around the turn of the century with classes at 9, 10, 11, noon, and 1. The demanding schedule left them mentally exhausted by 1 o clock.
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Trinity College
Nursery rhyme author of Mary Had A Little Lamb
The rhyme Mary Had A Little Lamb was written by Sarah Josepha Hale in the early 19th century. The other prompts reference poems and quotes attributed to various authors including Charles Dickens, with the garden line echoing a public domain style.
Etiquette Hints For Bridesmaids Invitations
A bride should invite her bridesmaids several weeks before the wedding if possible so they have ample time for preparation. The guidance stresses early notice to ensure proper planning and attire arrangements by the bridal party.
Horoscope: A Cautious, Reliable Day Seeks Bargains
You are careful and exacting, trusted and respected. Today seek bargains or make sales and impress a new acquaintance while avoiding costly legal infractions.
Notable 19th Century American Poets and Editors
The list features Sarah Josepha Hale renowned editor and writer. Thomas Edward Brown celebrated poet and vicar. James Whitcomb Riley famed American poet known for dialect verse.
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Sarah Josepha Hale
Thomas Edward Brown
James Whitcomb Riley
Dorothy Thompson Lecture Enthralls Audience with Insight
Dorothy Thompson addressed a packed two hour talk Friday night weaving sound reasoning, history, and humor. She cites interviews with world leaders and vast travel to reveal humanity's strengths and flaws, using vivid hyperbole to spur thoughtful, justice-minded inquiry.
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Dorothy
Dorothy Thompson
Underground factories gain favor with Sweden and US surveys
Ralph Wallace reports in The Reader’s Digest that Sweden plans underground plants for economy and efficiency. Benefits include low maintenance, no exterior work, and stable heat needs, offset by higher excavation costs. The United States has surveyed caverns for defense use, per Wallace via The Washington Post.
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Ralph Wallace
Reader's Digest
United States
Wallace
Washington Post
Wings of Tomorrow aviation milestones and pioneers
Aviation history highlights from the 1930s to 1940, naming Wiley Post Harold Gatty Doolittle Scott Black Turner Pangborn Hughes Hearne Sikorsky Wendel and Igor Sikorsky. Noting record flights around the world Pan American trans Pacific service and the advent of helicopters with Sikorsky. Tomorrow column previews flying to victory.
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Cleveland Press
NEA
Wiley Post
Winnie Mae
Harold Gatty
Cleveland
Maj
James E. Doolittle
Granville Brothers
C. W. A. Scott
T. Campbell Black
England
K. L. M. Royal Dutch Air Lines
Roscoe Turner
Clyde Pangborn
United States
Pan American Airways
San Francisco
Manila
Wake
Midway Islands
Howard Hughes
Douglas
Corrigan
Ireland
Atlantic
Dublin
Los Angeles
New York
Germany
Third Reich
Fritz Wendel
Messerschmidt
Ceremany
Igor Sikorsky
Stratford, Conn
eye injury saves comedian's daughter in Hollywood
In Hollywood a three year old daughter of comedian Wally Brown sustained an eye injury when a table toppled and a metal rod struck her. Doctors performed a delicate operation with six stitches, and officials say sight will be saved. The item follows Hollywood gossip of Kathryn Grayson Kathleen Rooney and Johnny Johnstone, Katharine McLeod, and various industry happenings.
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Hollywood
Wally Brown
Barbara
Kathryn Grayson
Brooklyn
Johnny Johnstone
Mexico
Kathryn
Los Angeles
Jimmy Ritz
Eileen Herrick
Ciro’s
Dorothy Porter
Eileen
Walter Smiths
Joan Crawford
Paris
Mike Curtiz
Jerry Wald
France
Caution on Removing Propeller Shaft Ends
In removing a propeller shaft of an automobile be sure not to let one end drop since such a jar could easily cause misalignment.
Death of H Perlie Kindley Near Thomasville
Henry Perlie Kindley 57 died at home on Lexington Route 2 Sunday after three years of decline and two months illness. He worked 23 years at Thomasville Furniture Co retiring in 1943 to farm. Born April 20 1889 in Randolph County he married Myrtle Winslow in 1915 and is survived by a widow, three sons and several daughters, a half sister and eight grandchildren. Funeral at Clarksbury Methodist near the home Tuesday at 3 pm with interment in church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Henry Perlie Kindley
Lexington
Rt. 2
Thomasville Furniture Co
Qaiting
Mr. Kindley
Randolph County
Frank
Jane Copple Kindley
Davidson County
Myrtle Winslow
Clay Gallimore
Robert L. Kindley
Everett Snyder
Walter
Millie
Rolan
Dolan
Geraldine Kindley
Fannie Pullum
Clarksbury Methodist Church
T. R. York
John Cox
Asheville
B'nai B'rith Lodge Plans Anniversary Banquet Dance
The High Point B'nai B'rith lodge No. 1238 celebrates its tenth anniversary with a banquet and dance on November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Sheraton hotel's main ballroom. Michael Brooks and his orchestra provide music. veterans will receive special presentations. Out of town guests are welcome.
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High Point B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 1238
Sheraton Hotel
Michael Brooks
High Point
Springfield Church Box Supper At Trinity Grange Hall
The Springfield Friends church will hold an old fashioned box supper at the Trinity Grange hall on Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. An auction sale will also be held with proceeds benefiting the church education fund. The public is invited to attend.
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Sprinffied Friends Church
Trinity Grange Hall
Revival Continues At Conrad Memorial Baptist Church
Revival services at the Conrad Memorial Baptist Church continue this week with Rev. George Richmond preaching each night. Special music is planned for every evening as the series proceeds.
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Conrad Memorial
Conrad Memorial Baptist Church
George Richmond
Delay Trials of Sugar Theft Defendants
Trial of at least four persons for the larceny of 10,000 pounds of sugar from an Ayden factory is postponed to the January term of Pitt Superior Court. The fourth defendant, Raymond Jarris of Princess Anne County Virginia, surrendered and is released on $2000 bond. Other defendants named include Sam Warren of Hickory Virginia and John ie McLawhorn of Ayden, N.
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Greenville
Ayden
Pitt Superior Court
Raymond Jarris
Princess Anne County
Ruel W. Tyson
Sam Warren
Hickory
Johnnie McLawhorn
Home-Mixed Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A home remedy claims to ease coughs from colds without cooking. It uses sugar water or corn syrup with Pinex and syrup to make a pint, said to loosen phlegm soothe membranes and clear airways, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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