Southern Furniture Association to Meet in Asheville on Code Debate
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers association will convene in Asheville November 23 24 to discuss the furniture industry code likely to be approved. J I Ryan secretary treasurer notes program details pending with a focus on wage changes under NRA policy and potential price impacts.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Asheville
Assation
J. I. Ryan
Ryan
F. H. Coffey
Lenoir
Gefield
Southern c
John Nind, Jr
Theurniture Record and Journal
Rand Rapide
Mich
NRA
Southernurniture Association
J. T. Ryan
Southern
Unknown Blond in Tremont Mystery Sparks Inquiry
In Tremont a man named David Bannister helps Juliet France, a young woman linked to the murder of orchestra leader Tracy King. Police hunt an unknown blond visitor from King’s apartment as Bannister schemes to uncover a possible clue, while Juliet fears arrest and clings to a dangerous hope.
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David Bannister
Bannister
Tracy King
King
Juliet France
Tremont
Oliver McNeal
Steve Fisher
Jim Paxton
Votes Dry and Gets 18 Months On Road But For Bootlegging
Murphy Nov 14 Henry Logan voted a dry ticket in last week’s repeal election. He faced charges of possessing transporting and selling liquor. Judge Felix Alley sentenced him to 18 months road.
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Murphy
Notice of annual stockholders meeting for High Point Randle Asheboro and Southern Railroad
Notice from Washington D C dated October 28 1933 states stockholders of the High Point Randle Asheboro and Southern Railroad Company will meet at the main office in High Point North Carolina at 8 30 AM on Tuesday November 21 to elect directors and transact other business. The stock transfer books will be closed November 11 and reopen November 21. Guy E Mauldin secretary.
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Washington, D. C
High Point
Randle- Asheboro and Southern Railroad
North Car
Comy
Aoe
Comate
Guy E. Mauldin
North Carolina Home Loans: 838 Approved by HOLC
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation tentatively approved 838 loan applications in North Carolina as of November 3, with only 25 loans closed. Twenty three closed via bond exchanges, two for 2268 dollars on a 50 percent cash loan basis. HOLC rejected 840 applications before appraisal and 30 were withdrawn.
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Washington
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
North Carolina
Apprail
London Zoo Animal Food Bill Tops Seventy Five Thousand
The annual cost to feed animals at the London Zoo exceeds 75 000 dollars, highlighting the expenses of zoo maintenance.
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London Zoo
Asheboro Hosts Recital and Reading Club Meetings
Mrs J A Spence hosted the Friday Afternoon Club on Worth Street with pianist Mrs Cora Cox Lucas from Greensboro performing Russian and American pieces and soprano Mrs H Armstrong with accompanist Mrs Marsh. The Randolph Book Club met with readings by Mrs J W Hunter and Mrs D B McCrary with tea served to members and guests.
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Asheboro
J. A. Spence
Worth Street
Cora Cox Lucas
Greensboro
North Carolina
South Carolina
Randolph Book Club
J. D. Ross
J. W. Hunter
New Jersey
D. B
Grace Helen Davis
Martha
D. B. McCrary
W. A. Underwood
J. D. Ross, Jr
E. H. Morris, Jr
Betsey Ross
Frances Burrow Birthday Party at Grandmother’s Home
The twelfth birthday of Miss Frances Burrow was celebrated at her grandmother Mrs. George Hendrix’s home. Guests enjoyed progressive conversation contests and games for two hours, followed by refreshments for twenty attendees.
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Frances Burrow
George Hendrix
Tom Thumb's Real Name Revealed in 19th Century Records
The historical note identifies Charles Heywood Stratton as the birth name of Tom Thumb, the famous miniature performer associated with P. T. Barnum's circus, clarifying a longstanding public alias with documented records.
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Tom Thumb
Barnum
Charles Heywood Stratton
North Carolina Patrol Chief Warns of Rising Drunken Driving
Captain Charles D. Farmer, head of the State Highway Patrol, predicts more drunken driving and drunks on highways after the Eighteenth Amendment repeal. He cites October arrests of 115 drunk drivers and 101 drunk pedestrians, notes weak liquor enforcement, and urges strict licensing and penalties. He adds the patrol would need 600 officers to enforce laws and combat bootlegging, not just traffic control.
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Charles D. Farmer
State Highway Patrol
North Carolina
Farmer
North Rolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Captain Farmer
General Assembly
Highway Patrol
Georgia
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