Origin Of Thanksgiving Discussed By Miss Washburn For Cooperettes
Miss Mary Washburn, teacher and churchwoman, spoke to the Cooperettes International on the origin of Thanksgiving. She traced English moves to Holland for religious freedom, the 1620 voyage of the Mayflower and Speedwell, hardships with winter and Indians, and Bradford’s five grains of corn symbolizing American life.
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Miss Washburn
Cooperettes
Cooperettes International
J. M. Lancaster
Louise Avenue
Ernest R. Anderson
Mary Washburn
England
Holland
Massachusetts
Bradford
Mrs. Lancaster
Nina
F. H. Barrett
Robert L. Freeman
Julian S. Hopkins
Pin Worm Med Promotes Relief For Hidden Parasitic Infestation
Medical reports warn many children and adults may suffer from pinworm infection without noticing. Symptoms include persistent anal itching and discomfort. The P-W tablets from Dr. D. Jayne & Son claim to eradicate pinworm with a simple treatment regimen.
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Jayne
Theta Kappa chapter to hold regular meeting tonight
The Theta Kappa chapter of Tau Phi Lambda will meet at 7 30 tonight at the WOW home on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Kappa
Tau Phi Lambda
WOW
High Street
Just a Toy: King Kong Toy Did Trick Photography
The article explains the 30-foot ape in moving pictures was actually a 20 inch tall man made toy. Trick photography created the illusion of a huge monster.
Mrs Hayden Discusses Old Jamestown For Garden Club
The Mid Week Garden club heard Mrs. J F Hayden on Old Jamestown highlighting revolutionary era events and family ties. The program linked Jamestown history to a local herb garden project at the Mendenhall house by the city lake in Jamestown.
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H. T. Hudson
Parkway
J. E. Millis
W. D. Simmons, Jr
Garden Club Council
Winston-Salem
Embree H. Blackard
Valette J. Harris
J. F. Hayden
Old
Jamestown
Hayden
Mendenhall House
City Lake
Georgia Dominates National Executions in 19 Death Sentences
Georgia led the nation with 19 executions last year, part of a 117 total nationwide. California followed with 13, North Carolina with nine. 90 executions were for murder, 26 for rape, and one for robbery.
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Washington
Georgia
California
North Carolina
Wooden clock keeps time in West Ryton since 1492
A historic wooden clock in West Ryton England has reportedly kept time since 1492. The artifact represents a rare example of medieval craftsmanship and longevity.
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West Ryton
Engand
Weed Prices Show Decline Across Belts In North Carolina
Rail notes from Raleigh report varied declines in tobacco leaf prices across belts. Middle belt losses reached up to eight dollars per hundredweight with many grades down one to five dollars, old belt lugs and leaves also easing. Eastern belt prices were steadier or higher with several grades up one to four dollars.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Middle Belt
Milwaukee Journal Editor Waldo Arnold Dies On Street
Waldo R. Arnold longtime Milwaukee Journal managing editor and AP managing editors chairman died suddenly on a Milwaukee street early today at age 50. He served in World War I and held multiple editing positions since joining the paper in 1917 and was attending a cry for 25 year Journal employees when he collapsed. Survivors include his widow and daughter Suzanne.
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Milwaukee
Waldo R. Arnold
Milwaukee Journal
Asociated Press Managing Editors Association
Colla
Milwaukee Street
Journal
Arnold
University of Wisconsin
244Th Infantry
Telegraph
Suzanne
Lebanon Men s Club Meeting Friday at 7 30 PM
The Lebanon Methodist church Men s club will meet Friday night at 7 30 in the Mittie Philathea class room. Dale Montgomery, president, will preside. Dr. P E Lindley dean of men at High Point college will speak. All men of the church and Sunday school urged to attend.
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Lebanon Methodist Church
Mittie Philathea
Dale Montomery
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
Accommodated Dogs on Prewar Rome Bus Carried 88
A prewar Rome three deck motor bus offered a smoking compartment and special accommodations for dogs. The vehicle carried 88 persons.
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Rome
Church Classes Gather For Friday Bible Study
Several church groups plan Friday evening meetings at homes around town. Elizabeth Albright class meets at Mrs Allen Burtons Route 4, Ladies Bible class gathers with Mrs Eunice Harriss Adams Street, Light Shower class at Mrs Hazel McMahan Anderson Street, Martha Payne class at Mrs J L Payne Montheu Avenue, Florence Thomas Bible class at Mrs C S Freeman Boulevard. Mrs W F Clayton speaks on Women of the Bible.
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Elizabeth Albright
Ward Street Methodist Church
Allen Burton
Ladies Bible Class of the Gospel Tabernacle
Eunice Harriss
Adams Street
Green Street Baptist Church
Hazel McMahan
Anderson Street
Martha Payne
J. L. Payne
Montheu Avenue
Florence Thomas
First Baptist Church
C. S. Freeman
Boulevard
Harry Monroe
R. D. Baird
W. F. Clayton
Mid Week Study Club Entertained By Mrs H W McCain
The Mid Week study club met at Mrs H W McCain home on Johnson street with president Mrs J M Salsbury presiding. Members discussed year long topics and shared current event reports as fall flowers decorated the living room and a salad course was served after arrival.
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H. W. McCain
Johnson Street
J.M.S. Salsbury
Ex Counsellors to Meet on Friday Night
The past ex counsellor association of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty from Guilford and Alamance counties will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at Mrs Lewis White home 1402 Franklin Street with Mrs Stella Chaney as hostess All past counsellors are asked to attend.
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Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Guilford
Alamance Counties
Lewis White
Franklin Street
Stella Chaney
Rumbling Bald Mount Roars Explained by Falling Boulder
Scientists explain mysterious roars from Rumbling Bald in Lake Lure North Carolina as boulders tumbling from cave tops inside the mountain.
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Bald Mountain
Lake Lure
N. C
Local Ladies Plan November Turkey Dinner
The report highlights the lives of Lydia, Hanna and Elizabeth. In the after meeting the business session led by Mrs. C. S. Tilley planned a turkey dinner for November 15. A social hour followed with Mesdames Basil Freeman Wistar Freeman and N M Corder hosting.
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Lydia
Hanna
Elizabeth
United Kingdom Reports Vast Highway Network Mileage
The United Kingdom has 179630 miles of highways accounting for the vast road network that connects cities and rural areas alike. The figure underscores the extensive infrastructure supporting transport and commerce across the region.
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United Kingdom
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Ean Te
Goet
Adele Mara
Detroit
Hollywood
Robert Dale Oham
G. W. O'Ham, Jr
South Main Street
Robert Dale
High Point Memorial Hospital
O'Ham
Lillian Benson
Lebanon
Ladies Bible Class
Mrs. Payne
Club
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J. A. Eshelman
J. M. Salsbury
A. M. Utley
Charle Carrol
Paul Hardin
J. A. Marsh
Frank Sizemore
Allen B. Welborn
George Haltom
W. R. Morrow
J. W. Chandler
EU Ag
Albert
Depe
Jewelers
South Main ST
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