State tourism spend tops 60 million in year
North Carolina tourism spending for the year ending June 30 1938 surpassed 60 million dollars according to a division of state advertising study. The report notes gasoline use travel miles and visitor counts including 454 200 out of state passenger cars and 1 350 000 total park visitors who spent about 60 750 000 in the state over six days on average.
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Serprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
R. Bruce Etherde
Department of Conrvation and Development
Ditor Etheridge
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Department of Revenue
American Automobile Association
National Park Service
Endurance Record Set At Syracuse State Fair
Two aviators at the Syracuse New York state fair shattered the light plane endurance record with a 106 hour 6 minute flight covering over 7000 miles. The duo averaged more than 25 miles per gallon of gasoline during the feat.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Reverend Walden Bids Farewell After Fourteen Years
Rev. H. R. Walden Sr. preached his farewell at Pilgrim Congregational Church marking fourteen years as pastor. He will oversee financial work for the Congregational Christian churches of the state. Rev. J. B. Jones of Newport News Va. will assume charge on November 13.
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H. R. Walden, Sr
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Walden
Elizabeth Street
Congregational Christian Churches
J. B. Jones
Newport News
Homecoming Game Date Change At Willis Park
William Penn notes the third annual Homecoming game now to be played Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Willis Park. Alumni drive the promotion with strong student support. Miss Irene Martin, a senior, has been crowned Miss Homecoming and will serve at the game.
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William Seenanaaermene
Willis Park
Tigers
William Penn
Irene Martin
Parents Night at William Penn High School
Parents Night scheduled at William Penn High School for Thursday evening. The program begins with regular classes in the first three periods to acquaint parents with the school, followed by an assembly and a reception in the cafeteria.
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Win
Penn Thursda
William Penn High School
Bulldogs Meet Virginia State In Memorial Stadium Clash
The Fighting A and T college Bulldogs, after a scoreless tie with Hampton, prepare to face Virginia State College Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium Greensboro. Kickoff is at 2 o'clock, with Breaux's team seeking to replicate their Hampton form.
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T. College Bulldogs
Hampton
Virginia State College
Memorial Stadium
Greensboro
Breaux
Bulldogs
Virginians
Miss Williams ean Contest at William Penn High
The fourth annual Miss Williams contest at William Penn High School runs to Thanksgiving. Candidates include Ruth Leach senior, Christine Harrell junior A, Sarah Colson junior B, Miriam Melton sophomore A, Dorena Roger freshman A, Lucille Hines freshman B, Eva Mae Adams freshman C. Beacon Light Choral Club to perform at Brooks Memorial Methodist Church Monday evening November 14 at 8 with 40 members. director D B Simmons and accompanist Thelma Crawford Peterson. Winston Chorus recital at Mt Vernon Baptist Church postponed to November 15 at 8 under B J Achers. American Education Week notes include Leonard Street School program by fourth grade with Dr C T Whitten. William Penn speakers C E Yokely, Thomas B Smith, M B Davis, Miss M L Graye.
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Williams Ean
William Penn
William Penn High School
Ruth Leach
Christine Harrell
Sarah Colson
Merriam Melton
Dorena Roger
Lucille Hines
Eva Mae Adams
Beacon Light Choral Club
Brooks Memorial
Brooks Memorial M. E
D. B. Simmons
Thelma Crawford Peterson
de Pantie
Winston Chorus
Winston- Salem
C. E. Yokely
Pairview Street School
Fairview Street School
Thomas B. Smith
Burford
M. B. Davis
M. L. Graye
Sumiaieg
First Festival Concert Hosts Children From Homes
About sixty children from the Methodist Protestant Children's Home were guests of the Altrusa club at the Collins Entertainment Festival kickoff. The club donated around sixty complimentary season tickets allowing attendance at all four November performances. Mrs. A. G. Dixon accompanied the group as chaperone.
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Altrusans
Methodist Protestan Childrens Home
Altrusa Club
Initie
Collins
A. G. Dixon
Miss Ila Mae Staley Weds Willis Dyle Cagle in Asheboro
Miss Ila Mae Staley of Asheboro and Willis Dyle Cagle of High Point wed in a 7 30 pm ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage in Asheboro. The couple will reside in High Point after November 21, and both are employed in hosiery mills.
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Miss Staley
Asheboro
Ila Mae Staley
Willis Dyle Cagle
High Point
First Methodist Episcoe Church
Howard P. Powell
Cagle
W. W. Staley
Seagrove
Seagrove High School
Asheboro Hosiery Mills
Mr. Cagle
W. R. Cagle
Eldorado
Farmer
Adams-Millis Hosiery Mills
The Saiga Antelope With a Roman Nose
The saiga is noted as the only antelope species worldwide possessing a distinctive Roman nose. Its distinctive nasal structure supports filtering dust and cooling the animal’s blood during extreme climates.
Chicago Butter and Egg Prices Steady in Market
Chicago producers report butter totals 526 447 with steady pricing. Creamery firsts sell 88 to 89 cents at stores while standards vary around 90 cents in centralized car lots. Egg prices remain firm with refrigeration extras at 23 percent and standard 23 percent, fists 22 percent, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Ege
Navy manpower at 38 year low in 1934 Britain
The manpower strength of Great Britain's navy fell to its lowest level in 38 years in 1934, reflecting reduced manning during the interwar period and signaling strain on maritime forces as geopolitical tensions rose ahead of World War II.
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Great Britain
Notice of Sale of Land for Foreclosure in High Point
The trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Municipal Building in High Point North Carolina on Friday November 18 1936 at 1130 a m the property secured by a deed of trust from EB C Harville and Idyle Louise Harville to W A Idol for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association dated September 18 1933 recorded book 712 page 304 in Guilford County.
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EB. C. Harville
Idyle Louise Harville
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
High Point Township land sale pending approval in Guilford County
Trustees announce sale of Tract No 2 in High Point Township North Carolina to the highest cash bidder. The parcel lies along Colonial Drive near Grace Sharpe and Lot Nos 4 and 6, bounded by 150 foot lines and 60 foot segments, with a 3 percent cash deposit required as evidence of good faith. The transaction references a recorded plat and deed book pages in Guilford County.
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High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Grace Sharpe
Said
High Point
N. C
Guilford
Office of Register of Deeds
Ad. Idol
Thos. W. Sprinkle
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