Zenith Improves Automatic Tuning for 1939 Radios
Zenith unveils a broad 1939 line at Traxler Furniture with a low price six-tube superheterodyne model and an enhanced automatic tuning system tested in lab and field. The lineup includes armchair models, full consoles, apartment-size sets, and 23 rural farm or battery receivers, plus office and personal models to reach more buyers.
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Zenith
Traxler Furniture Company
English Street
E. F. McDonald, Jr
Automatic Tuning Console Grand at Economy Auto
Motorola lowboy cabinet model with full range push button tuning suitable for bedrooms kitchens and workshops. Radio phonograph combinations reappear this season in eight new versions after Zenith line introduction last year.
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Motorola
Zenith
Auto density per mile of highway in the United States
The statistic notes about 8.2 automobiles for each mile of highway in the United States, reflecting dense vehicle use and highway traffic patterns across the country.
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United States
Jurors Selected For Davidson's Superior Court Term
Thomasville notices call residents to report for the November term of Davidson County Superior Court in Lexington, starting November 21 for two weeks. First week covers criminal cases, second week civil, listing jurors from Thomasville and surrounding areas.
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Thomasville
Superior Court
Davidson County
Lexington
Luther Kennedy
W. A. Kay
L. A. Kirkman
F. E. Dobson
J. L. Penninger
Jackson Hill
W. L. Oakley
T. J. Peacock
Berrier Norman
Linwood
F. L. Fowler, Jr
R. E B. Fitzgerald
Robert E. Leonard
F. L. Holmes
Bynum Tysinger
G. W
Winston-Salem
H. M. Caudell
Denton
Frank Hepler
N. E. Garner
F. L. Sink
Frank Sink
Clemmons
Arlin Briggs
H. Gray Burkhart
Cromer Beck
H. FE. Waitman
Lexing
Steel Stocks Rally Sharply Against Year Highs
Steel stocks led a broad market advance with several issues posting new peaks not seen in over a year. The Associated Press average rose 0.3 to 54.7 as volume reached about 8 million shares for the week, with gains spread across major steel and industrial names.
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New York
Hst
Associated Press
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem, Republic
Youngstown
National Steel
American Rolling Mill
General Motors
United Air Lines
Sharp & Dohme
Monsanto Chemical
Douglas Aircraft
American Telephone
Kennecott
Westinghouse
Johns Manville
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Chrysler
J. I. Case
International Harvester
Girdling roots and faulty growth threaten young trees
The article warns that most young shade trees harbor early defects like girdling roots and weak crotches. It urges annual checks to trim excess wood and remove undesirable growth, shaping a strong framework to better endure storms.
List of route 1 2 5 entries across multiple towns
A fragmented roster lists names and associated routes across Denton Linwood Lexington Thomasville Ker nersville Jackson Hill and Ker nersville. Names include Ton John Sheen J C Daniels G O Walser Adam Lassiter I W Burton Zeb Loftin Adam Everhart Grady Esaick Herman Hubbard Wilherme Floyd H H Moore Edmund Carr Charles Koppley C C Bodenheimer Ira Culp Virgil Craver Wade Beck T L Beck J P Kearns with various route numbers.
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Lexington
Charles Koppley
C. C. Bodenheimer
Kernersville
Ira Culp
Thomasville
Virgil Craver
Wade D. Beck
T. L. Beck
Linwood
J. P. Kearns
Denton
Smoke Damage Costs In Pittsburgh Before Reform
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, prior to smoke reform, annual damage was estimated at ten million dollars due to smoke exposure and related incidents.
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Pittsburgh
Ammonia Named From Sal Ammoniac Origins
The element ammonia derives its name from sal ammoniac produced near the temple of Jupiter Ammon. The historic link ties the chemical to ancient Egyptian and Roman observances of the god.
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Jupiter Ammon
Russian air service women complete Sebastopol to Archangel flight
Three women pilots from the Russian air service flew a 1500 mile leg from Sebastopol to Archangel in about 10 hours. This bold endurance display highlights expanding capabilities for women aviators and wartime air operations.
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Russian Air Service
Sebastopol
Archangel
Thomasville Court Finds Negro Guilty On Larceny Charge
Thomasville Municipal court found Ray Wagner of Midway Davidson county guilty of larceny for stealing two wheels two tires and two inner tubes from H A Saintsing’s car and sentenced him to three months on the road. The only other Hallowe'en case involved Frank Williamson Jr found guilty of assault on Ross Edding with a 30 day road sentence suspended on good behavior for two years. Palmer McLean was convicted of drunkenness and given a 30 day road sentence. Curtis Kapps was found guilty.
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Thomasville
Ray Wagner
Midway
Davidson County
C. W. Gilliam
H. A. Saintsing
Wagner
Gilliam
Frank Williamson, Jr
Williamson
Ross Edding
Hallowe'en
Edding
Palmer McLean
Curtis Kapps
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Dorsey
RCA Victor
Victor
Rose Furniture CO
Kester Bros
South Main Street
Davidson
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Frederick Gardner
F.C. Thomas
G. E
Guilford
Radio Service CO
Radio Headquarters
High Point
N. Main
General Electric
Guilford Service Company
North Main Street
J. C. Davis
Telert
Olid
America
E. M. Dudley
N. C
Thomasville, N. C
Philco Mystery Control
Philco
Exclusive Inc
Philcos
Terette
Bargain Furniture CO
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