Greensboro considers Sunday closing ordinance for service stations
Greensboro leaders and service station operators prepared a draft ordinance with city attorney B. L. Fentress to close stations on Sundays. The measure, to be voted on November 20 by auto dealers and operators, would ask City Council to enact it if two thirds approve. Emergency gasoline and service would be allowed. current closure is 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Sabbath.
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Greensboro
B. L. Fentress
North Carolina Automotive Trade Group Plans February Convention
More than 200 dealers salesmen and ship foremen are expected at the NC Automotive Trade association annual convention in Winston-Salem next February. A tentative program will be outlined at a November 16 directors meeting. A definite convention date will be set, with Wilmington’s 125 to 150 delegates last September and a growing membership likely to boost attendance.
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North Carolina Automotive Trade Association
Winston-Salem
Wilmington
Jewelers enamel patrol badges awarded to North Carolina safety units
Attractive enamel badges for safety patrol members have arrived for distribution by C. T. Matthews, director of accident prevention for the Carolina Motor Club. Patrols have been organized in several North Carolina communities.
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C. T. Matthews
Carolina Motor Club
North Carolina
Safety message travels to Durham and other towns
Mr. Matthews carried a safety message to civic, commercial and educational bodies in Durham Concord Asheboro Salisbury New Bern and Kinston last week, with stops at Gastonia and Shelby.
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Durham
Concord
Asheboro
Salisbury
New Bern
Kinston
Matthews
Gastonia
Shelby
Automobile Night Set for November 17 by Enfield Kiwanis
Enfield Kiwanis club will observe Automobile Night on November 17. C. W. Roberts, vice president of the Carolina Motor club, will be the speaker.
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Enfield Kiwanis Club
C. W. Roberts
Carolina Motor Club
E and W Moheitor Co Incorporation in Charlotte
C Lane Etheredge and George E Wilson Jr file papers to form E and W Moietor Co in Charlotte with a $50 000 charter. The firm will operate the Lincoln agency in Charlotte and nearby areas and take over the Lincoln department of Etheredge Motor Sales Co.
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C. Lane
Auto dealers in North Carolina report strong fall sales demand
With Fall crops marketed and suspension orders lifted on closing mills alongside more car deliveries, NC auto dealers report good business. Some dealers still cannot obtain enough new cars to meet demand, according to the North Carolina Automotive Trade Association.
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North Carolina Automotive Trade Association
Winter car care tips from Carolina Motor Club
C. W. Roberta of the Carolina Motor Club urges precautions as freezing temperatures approach. Ensure batteries stay in good repair and radiators protected with reliable antifreeze solutions. Warns against letting water freeze in radiators and highlights winter accessories like heating systems hood covers and windshield wipers.
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C. W. Roberts
Carolina Motor Club
Proper headlight glare warned in North Carolina driving tip
A highway notice urges drivers to adjust headlamps to avoid beams above 42 inches at 75 feet and to keep windshields clean to reduce glare from oncoming cars. The advisory highlights the combined effect of misaligned lights and dirty windshields on visibility.
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North Carolina
Law proposed to require tail lights on all vehicles
W D Henderson of the Carolina Motor Club states that 99 percent of people support a new highway tail light law. He compares a car without a tail light to a wagon and cites a New Bern to Greensboro trip showing two cars without tail lights for every wagon without a light, calling it dangerous negligence.
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W. D. Henderson
The
Carolina Motor Club
New Bern
Greensboro
Regional Negro High School Conferences Report Growing Progress
Raleigh November 13 AP regional conferences were held September and October for principals of Negro high schools across North Carolina. Eighty eight principals attended with 32 from accredited high schools and 21 from county training schools. Institutions hosting included Livingstone College A and T College Johnson C Smith University North Carolina College and J K Bricks Jr College. The State Normal schools at Fayetteville also hosted events.
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Raleigh
Division of Negro Education
State Department of Public Instruction
Asheville
Elizabeth City
Stamey’s Alladin’s Wonderful Wish Book Christmas Sale
A Christmas promotion touts Stamey’s Alladin’s Wonderful Wish Book claiming it will deliver exactly what shoppers want for the holiday season. The ad promises a range of desirable items and timed specials to attract gift buyers.
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Stamey
Alladin
Conference series urged continuation in state education
Elizabeth City and the city high schools of Asheville Wilmington and New Bern hosted meetings with resolutions urging continued conferences. The resolutions were sent to Dr J H Highsmith and Prof N C Newbold of the department of public instruction. W A Robinson supervised the ten conferences.
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Elizabeth City
Asheville
Wilmington
New Bern
J. H. Highsmith
N. C. Newbold
Department of Public Instruction
W. A. Robinson
Revival service led by the gang at East End Methodist
The "gang" conducted last night's services at East End Methodist Church with many gang members speaking. A large turnout attended and the revival was profitable. No services tonight due to Dr Torrey's lecture at the tabernacle. services resume Saturday night per schedule.
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East End Methodist Church
Torrey
the Tabernacle
Moravian Congregation Announces Sunday Service
This morning the Moravian congregation of the city announced a regular service on Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Masonic hall. Services were disrupted by recent tabernacle meetings and last Sunday announcement caused some misunderstanding.
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Masonic Hall
Libby Dies Rich Glassmaker and Art Connoisseur
Edward Drummond Libby a Toledo based millionaire glass manufacturer and internationally known art connoisseur died at his home shortly after 9 am. He was a prominent figure in business and art circles. His passing leaves a lasting impact on the industry and cultural community.
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Toledo, O
Edward Drummond Libby
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