Patron Saint of Melancholy Blues Turns 76 With New Book
New York November 19 W C Handy father of The St Louis Blues and pioneer of the blues marks his 76th birthday by publishing A Treasury of the Blues a collection of 67 blues songs with text and drawings. The book documents early 1900s blues from Memphis to Beale Street and highlights Handy's role in shaping breaks into full choruses that influenced jazz.
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New York
W. C. Handy
St. Louis
Handy
Alabama
Handy Brothers Music Publising Co., Inc
Tourist appeal highlighted in North Carolina tours
North Carolina draws Swiss tourism executives for a full day visit amid off season. The group tours Sandhills Sedgefield Raleigh and more by rail air and bus before flying to Miami. A second event is a November 29 banquet at the Famous Club Wilming ton closing the fourth annual fishing rodeo. The coast sport fishing attracts visitors and dollars to the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Switzerland
United States
Cuba
Southern Pines
Sandhills
Sedgefield
Durham
Miami
Florida
Wilmington
Sencba
Engineers To Hold Meet In Greensboro
The mid-state sub-section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers will hold its first fall meeting in the Guilford County courthouse tomorrow evening at 7 30. John D. Askew of Southern Bell Telephone Company will present a talk. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting, says Isaac Fidler.
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American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Guilford County
John D. Askew
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Aton Ga
Applied Electroncs
Isaac Fidler
The St. Louis Blues Origin Story
After WC Handy lost rights to Blues he began anew and in 1914 published The St Louis Blues. It did not sell out but became a personification of the notable composer and a trademark for original American music.
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Handy
St. Louis
Princess Dress Pattern 4876 For Girls Ages 2 4 6
Anne Adams Patterns advertisement describes pattern 4876 a Princess dress with Peter Pan collar and front belt. It lists sizes 2 4 6 and fabric yardage for size 6 plus contrast, notes ease of use, complete illustrated instructions, and how to order with price and address. It also promotes an Anne Adams Fashion Book offering patterns for the whole family and a free hat pattern in the book.
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Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Sale of Land in Guilford County Wilenbar Terrace Lot 21 22
Notice describes land sale starting at an iron post on Barbee Street in Guilford County. It details a 100 by 148.3 foot parcel including Lot 21 and 22 in Block N of Wilenbar Terrace with street-front portion reserved. A 10 percent deposit is required with balance at deed delivery. Sale is subject to back taxes. Dated October 31 1949. Substituted Trustee H Irwin Coffield Jr Sprinkle Coffield Attys High Point NC.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Ernest Ervin Mc Galliard
Edna Mae Mc Galliard
R. J. Tylor
Register of Deeds
N. C
Greensboro
High Point Township
Barbee Street
Fifth Street
Sprinkle & Coffield
Attys
High Point
Holy Year events announced in Vatican plan
The Holy Year Central Committee lists 15 international religious congresses and four non religious meetings for the 1950 jubilee in Rome. Among the religious gatherings are the Third International Congress of Catholic Journalists and the Adherents to the Hospitality of Our Lady of Lourdes from March 2 to 9. Non religious events include the International Chamber of Commerce from April 23 to 30 in Rome.
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Vatican City
The
International
Catholic Press
Our Lady of Lourdes
Rome
International Chamber of Commerce
Milkpowder Boosts Nourishment In Whole-Wheat Bread
In Berkeley California researchers report adding powdered milk to dough improves nourishment, extends freshness, reduces crumbly texture, and enhances toastability in whole-wheat bread. The study notes potential dietary benefits for those needing extra milk nutrients.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Tax tricks with GM dividends and capital gains explained
The article analyzes how investors could exploit the 4.25 dividend on General Motors stock to shift between dividend income and capital gains for tax purposes. It explains how individuals and corporations might buy at 70 and sell at 65.75 to realize the dividend, reducing tax and increasing after tax profit, with figures illustrating tax outcomes for both entities.
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Leslie Gould
New York
General Motors
Motors
Comedian Sir Harry Lauder Improves After Illness
In Strathaven Scotland Nov 21 the 79 year old comedian Sir Harry Lauder is deemed to be recovering from a blood clot and kidney ailment. Dr John Stewart reports Lauder sat up in bed and joked with his pipe, marking a notable improvement after three months of critical illness.
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Strathaven
Scotland
Harry Lauder
John Stewart
Lauder
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