Construction Boom In Asheboro With 39 Private Buildings
Asheboro area reports a building surge with 39 private structures under construction valued over 800000. Dwellings include homes for several residents and duplexes. new city hall, McCrary Redding remodeling, and First M E Church addition are under way. Public works include water and sewer upgrades and WPA backed road improvements across the county.
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Asheboro
J. D. Derr
Herman Crawford
King Moore
E. R. Robbins
I .O
State Highway Department
Fayetteville Street
Roundup of stars and bets across golf football and baseball
The roundup notes Henry Cotton may challenge Sammy Snead in the spring, and Swingin' Sammy could earn over 30,000 this year. It mentions Babe Ruth considering a six month Jai Alai managing stint, Dizzy Dean’s speaking tour bets, Ace Parker eyeing pro basketball, and various college and NFL speculations including bowls and scouts.
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New York
Henry Cotton
England
Sammy Snead
Sammy
Durham
Moishe Goldberg
Dizzy Dean
Southwest
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Jane
Davey
Li'l Grant) O'Brien
Ki-Yi Aldrich
Mike Jacobs
Babe Ruth
Mike
Jai
The
Cubs
Phil Wrigley
Cub
Cataract Growth Affects Vision And Treatment
Cataract fogs the lens due to a tumor growth and can be corrected by surgery when fully developed though in some cases vision may improve without drastic treatment.
Randolph League Opens Thursday in 1938-39 season
Asheboro November 29 The Randolph county basketball league opens Thursday December 1 with Franklinville vs McCrary Hawks at Franklinville Gray's Chapel hosting Liberty Seagrove facing W O W at Seagrove and Asheboro Hosiery meeting Ramseur at Ramseur The first half schedule follows with games on December 8 15 22 January 5 12 and 19 featuring W O W Seagrove Franklinville Gray's Chapel Liberty Ramseur Asheboro Hosiery and McCrary matches.
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Asheboro
Franklinville
McCrary Hawks
Graye Chapel
Liberty
Gray’s Chapel
Seagrove
Asheboro Hosiery Quint
Rameseur
Ramseur
McCrary
Grays Chapel
Franklin
Gray's Chapel
W. O
Y League delegates meet YMCA this evening
Y Industrial cage league delegates will meet the YMCA tonight at 7:30 o'clock to pass on team rosters. The final practice for the volleyball squad before its opening clash with Greensboro Friday night is set for tomorrow afternoon. Coach Morehead has a balanced lineup ready for the initial contest. The newly organized Y Triangles seek basketball games with top state teams under Nick Carter. Practice is Wednesday night at 9:16. Woody Thomas and Dawson have looked best so far.
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Greensboro
Morehead
Y’ Triangles
Nick Carter
Woody Thomas
Dawson
Revival in Progress at City Church of God
A revival is now in progress at the Church of God on Commerce and Thissell Street led by evangelist Rev. R. Verrico and a Pittsburgh party. Services are at 7 o'clock each evening.
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Church of God
Commerce and
Thissell Street
R. Verrico
Pittsburgh
Termites Found Across All States Except North Dakota
A report notes termites are present in every state except North Dakota, indicating widespread distribution across the continental United States. The finding highlights the pest’s reach and potential impact on homes and structures nationwide.
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Union
North Dakota
Farmers Meet Here to Discuss 1939 Crop Control Plan
A Guilford county meeting for farmers is set in the county building to discuss acreage distribution and marketing quotas under the 1939 soil conservation tobacco and cotton control program. County Agent J I Wagoner announced additional sessions across Guilford with December 10 voting and schedules at High Point Monticello Allen Jay Whitsett Oak Ridge Sedalia Negro school sites.
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Guilford County
J. I. Wagoner
Mr. Wagoner
High Point Branch
Monticello
Allen Jay
Whitsett
Oak Ridge
Florence
Sedalia
County Officers to Take Oath Next Monday
Guilford county elective officers chosen in the November election will be inducted next Monday morning. Clerk A Wayland Cooke will administer the oath to commissioners George L. Stansbury J. W. Burke and R. Flake Shaw sheriff Joe S. Phipps treasurer W C Coble coroner Wallace G. Freeman and surveyor J R Edmunds.
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Greensboro
N. C
Guilford County
A. Wayland Cooke
George L. Stansbury
J. W. Burke
R. Flake Shaw
Joe S. Phipps
W. C. Coble
Wallace G. Freeman
J. R. Edmunds
Early bows and arrows traced to Aurignacian peoples
Historical sources suggest the first use of bows and arrows by Aurignacian groups, dating back at least 25,000 years. Evidence points to early humans developing projectile weapons during this prehistoric period.
Roadside Control Committee Meets on Highway Regulations
The executive committee of the governor's Roadside Control and Improvement group meets in Raleigh to study proposed laws expanding highway rights of way authority and tightening signs rules. They seek state control over roadside camps and eateries and enhanced health inspections led by the State Board of Health. The subcommittee's plan includes county health department and state health board inspection of all food-related sites.
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Raleigh
Governor's Committee On
Highway Department
State Board of Health
Carl V. Reynolds
Capus M. Waynick
High Point Enterprise
Charles Ross
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Commissioner of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
Mr. Waynick
Coleman W. Roberts
Charlotte
T. 8. Johnson
State College
Jane S. McKimmon
Reynolds
Ross
Nero's fire and the Golden House in Rome
UNCLE RAY recalls the Great Fire of Rome under Nero, noting likely accident and Christian blame, the rebuilding with broad streets, and Nero’s grand Golden House. Describes the palace lavishness, gold and jewels, and a 100 foot statue of Nero. Tomorrow: Nero's a Singing and Acting.
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Nero
Rome
Italy
Golden House
Uncle Ray
North Carolina tops U.S. in September syphilis cases
Raleigh reports North Carolina recorded 5 749 syphilis cases in September, the highest nationwide, announced by Dr. Carl V. Reynolds State Health Officer.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Union
Carl V. Reynolds
Hippo Tracks Shape Golf Rules in African Courses
In Africa golf courses adapt play rules to hippo use of fairways allowing players to lift balls resting in hippo tracks. The change reflects wildlife encounters influencing course etiquette and scoring practices.
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Africa
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