War separation knots family ties, Millett says
Dr. Bernhard Stern of Columbia sociology notes war widens the gap only in fear while many families grow closer. The Smiths illustrate how sons in the service bring parents and children to appreciate home more. Letters and hurried homecomings tighten the bond as conflict recedes. Families value safety and togetherness over prior quarrels.
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Bernhard J. Stern
Columbia
Smith
Ruth Millett
Smiths
Bill
Jin
Social clubs in Thomasville host varied events singling out lectures and teas
Members of the Literary club met at Mrs. Ben Harris's Carmall street home for a luncheon and program on King George VI. James Lambeth Jr spoke on George's ascent to the throne, praising the monarch. Other clubs gathered for garden talks, bridge games, Red Cross dressings, and an engagement tea for Miss Vessie Gillespie and Lt Beamer Barnes. The week featured ministerial socials, a birthday bridge, and church group meetings with war effort note.
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Chers
Literary Club
Ben Harris
Carmall Street
W. H. Lee
James Lambeth, Jr
Rge
England
Duke of York
Ward
George
Pee
Erwin Earhardt
Little Gardens Club
Stuart Burton
C. L. White, Jr
A. H. Ragan
White
M. T. Lambeth
Claiborne Pennington
J. Roy Proctor
Robert Boyle
Troy
P.M. Sherrill
Mesdames
W. H. iCurlee
Keith Williams
Doak Finch
Roy Proctor
P. M. Sherill
George Orr
Cincinnati
Phi Beta Club
Red Cross
Vessie Gillespie
First Baptist Church
Beamer H. Barnes
Lexington
Camp Hulen
Tex
William McKay McGeen
Alvah Boyles
R. G. Jennings
McGee
Miss Gillespie
L. C. Dillon
Hilda Heatwole
Charles EF. Lambeth
Texie Sowers
R. S. Green
Nell Boles
S. L. Mavitz
Breamer H. Barnes
Milton Jones
St. Barnes
Army Chapel
Ray Street School PTA Meets With Large Turnout
The November Ray Street School Parent-Teacher Association gathering opened with the Ray Street Band led by Robin Garwood. Incoming president Mrs. John Peacock outlined goals for the year as Principal Mrs. R. F. J. Johnson invited parental visits. Health education shown next week and a sixth grade play Our Heritage highlighted National Education Week activities.
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Ray Street School
Ray Street
Robin Garwood
America
John Peacock
R. F. J. Johnson
Bobby
Elm Street P T A Opens Year With Program
The Elm Street P T A held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening November 10 with Mrs. Ray Nance presiding. After a brief business session an observance aligned program was presented for American Educational Week. Miss Mary Washburn led devotionals and the Elm Street Glee Clubs sang three numbers including Brahm's Lullaby and The Battle.
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Elm Street P.T.A
Ray Nance
Mary Washburn
Elm Street
Brahm
Ada Blair P T A Observes National Education Week
Ada Blair P T A marked National Education Week with a program in the school auditorium. Dr I G Greer spoke on Education for Free Men while a fourth grade play Education Triumphs Again was presented. 156 parents joined the association and new members include Edgar Bowers Frances Johnson Stuart B Lucas Daniel McFarland Clyde Rollins and Ann West.
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I. G. Greer
Edgar Bowers
Decatur
Frances Johnson
Badin
Stuart B. Lucas
Charlotte
Daniel McFarland
Salisbury
Clyde Rollins
Hickory
Ann West
Monroe
High Pointer Heads IRC at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill November 12 eight new members joined the University International Relations Club. Grady Morgan of High Point presides as president as the group continues its activities.
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High Pointer
IRC
Chapel Hill
University International Relations Club
Grady Morgan
High Point
British Bombers Hit Two Jap Ships In Burmese Port
British Blenheim bombers damaged two newly arrived Japanese supply ships and set fires among docks at the port of Akyab in Burma. Heavy attacks faced strong enemy fighter resistance as the operation continued along the west coast.
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Burmese
New Delhi
Akyab
Burma
British raids report missing aircraft and escorts
A British communique said two planes were shot down and five were missing after raids conducted Monday night and Tuesday daylight. The bulletin noted many others were damaged and that two attacks featured bomber escorts by fighters.
North Carolina Cotton Packers Streamline One Day Convention
Charlotte November 12. Members of the North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association arrived for the annual convention announced as streamlined into a one day program instead of the two day sessions previously held in Pinehurst.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association
Pinehurst
Charlotte Central City Event Features Noted Speakers
Charlotte was chosen as a central ly located city with principal speakers Dr. Claudius T. Murchison of New York, president of the cotton textile institute, and William H. Ruffin of Durham.
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Charlotte
Claudius T. Murchison
New York
The
Cotton-Textile Institute
William H. Ruffin
Durham
Four British railway systems total 20 080 miles
The British Isles are served by four railway systems combining to a total of 20 080 miles. This figure reflects the scale of rail infrastructure across the region and highlights the breadth of network coverage managed by the national and regional operators.
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British Isles
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Ronger
Thomasville
Enterprise
Mesdames Lambeth
Lee F. Tuttle
W. H. Curlee
J. E. Lambeth
R. H. Holliday
C. H. Newby
Robert Rapp
John R. Myers
C. S. Newby
Erwin Heights
Tom Einstein
West Coast
Lee If. Tuttle
Colonial Drive
E. E. Snow
W. L, Lanier
Charles D. White
C. O. Plyler
D. O. Oakley
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
C. M. Howell
C. M. Fields
Fred Maier
Guilford Furniture Co
Nabisco National Biscuit Company
NaBisco
Motor Corps
South Main Street
RAY Street P.T. A. Imet
Fine Pogram
Elm ST
Nat
Ada Blair
Nat'l Education
Ip.t.a
Ann Hancock
Joann Webster
Allen Boyler
Irene Davis
P.T.A
Annie Lee Jarrells
Ben Sutton
Jarrells
N.C
Eadache
Penney
Shepherd's
U. S
Off
Corduncy
Melton
Morocco
Sport Coats
Jimmies
Women's
Oxfords
Oxford
Goodyear
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