Wider Library Service Emphasized At District Meeting
The opening session of the district library meeting sponsored by the Citizens' Library Movement and the North Carolina Library Commission urged broader library service for more citizens. Attended by about 30 librarians, with remarks by Rupert T. Pickens and Mrs. J. J. Andoe, the gathering discussed book truck service and Rosenwald Fund experiences.
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B . Pickens
J. J. Andoe
Citizens’ Library Movement
The
North Carolina Library Commission
Greensboro
North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Citizen
Mra. Andoe
Mise Louise Justice
Davidson County
Rosenwald Fund
Sheraton Ho
Trio of Blazes Keeps Firemen Busy
Firemen answered three calls in 24 hours but no onward damage occurred. A chimney fire struck Zachariah Simmons at 604 Fairview Street. L. J. Franklin of 1005 Stanton Street saw his automobile burn at Mangum and East Russell. An awning near English and North Main Streets was partially destroyed.
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Zachariah Simmons
Fairview Street
Mangum
East Russell Streets
L. J. Franklin
Stanton Street
English
North Main Streets
Henry Howard Charged With Murder After Slaying in Wilson
In Wilson on November 12, Henry Howard a Black man was charged with murder after James Blowden another Black man was shot dead with a rifle.
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Wilson
Henry Howard
James Blowden
Adequate Child Support Hearing in Municipal Court
Judge Lewis Teague presides as Mrs. Dorothy S. Green seeks support for five year old Johnsie from Charlies R. Green plus $490 back payments. Green alleges a signed waiver. she asserts no such clause was discussed or read. The case tests paternity while two more divorces are granted on prolonged separation grounds.
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Lewis FE. Teague
Dorothy S. Green
Johnsie
Charlies R. Green
Armistice Day Talk by Rev T A Sykes at Brentwood Chapel
Rev T A Sykes spoke at Brentwood school chapel on Armistice Day. He described wrecked homes and absent fathers while urging children to live by love and strive for peace. He called America the Beautiful a beacon for world peace and urged remembrance and hopeful action for democracy.
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Tom A. Sykes
Brentwood School
America
Suburban Days Attract Shoppers In High Point
Despite rain the opening of Suburban Days drew many shoppers in High Point as merchants expected strong traffic Friday and Saturday. The event promotes unusually low prices across all merchandise for city residents, farmers, and nearby communities with hundreds of items listed and more expected today. Local merchants anticipate Friday will be the busiest day in months due to rural customer influx.
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High Point
Printing and Publishing Industry Accident Ranking
The printing and publishing industry ranks fifth in accident frequency and third in severity among 30 major industries, indicating notable safety concerns. The data highlights ongoing occupational hazards and the need for improved safety measures across printers, publishers, and associated facilities.
Bank clearings drop nationwide for Armistice Day holiday
Bank clearings in 22 cities fell to 5 144 728 000 dollars as Armistice Day reduced the reporting period to five days. The period showed a sharp gain over the prior figures despite the holiday.
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New York
Five-Day Holiday Week Totals Hit Over One Billion
The five day period ending Wednesday posted a daily average of 1 028 946 000 dollars, excluding holiday effects, marking a robust national total. The figure reflects the combined activity across leading sectors and indicates strong consumer and wholesale performance despite seasonal shifts.
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Rengers We
Building @ Loan Association
Weehovia Bank Bldg
Boen
Max Bones
Chas. R. Green
T. A. Sykes
Ring Drug CO
Madam Ardelle
North Wain Street
Troxler Furniture CO
English ST
Philco
Hoosier
Troxter
Wwe
West Commerce &T
Silvertones
SEARS
Columbia
Bie. &Motor
Willowbroc
Bi Lake
Gamal
Mme
Black
Japan
Sears “Honor Bill
Aardwood
Has
Worth Mr
Link
Porcela
Ince
4Star
San Diego
Ivory
Shephard
South Main 1St
Genasco
Hedgecock
Ward St. Dial
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