Cherry urges western North Carolina resort growth efforts
Governor Cherry says western North Carolina has progressed in attracting visitors with Fontana Dam development and new roads to Mt. Mitchell and Roan Mountain. He warns of rising competition from Florida and New England, calls for strong resort facilities, and notes plans for federal funds to expand Great Smoky Mountains National Park while TVA discussions aim to create a state park at Hiwassee Dam.
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Asheville
Cherry
North Carolina
T& A
State of Conservation and Development
Fontana Dam
Mt. Mitchell
Ontana
Bryson City
Roan Mountain
Florida
California
N. C. National Park, Parkway and Forests Development Commission
Eastern
America
Conservation Board
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
TVA
State Division of State Forests and Parks
Hiwassee’ Dam
United World Federalists of North Carolina Hold First Convention
Up wards of 100 delegates from across the state gather at Greensboro's Woman's College for the first UWF of North Carolina convention October 17-18. Mayor Fielding L. Fry greets attendees. Edgar Ansel Mowrer speaks on world government prospects.
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Greensboro
Woman's College
United World Federalists of
North Carolina
Fielding L. Fry
Edgar Ansel Mowrer
Washington News
J. McNeill Smith, Jr
U.W.F
St.Louis
Robert Lee Humber
Greenville
National Organization
Fashion Show May Open Paris With San Francisco Delegation
Two chartered planes carried ten models and 15 dress designers from LaGuardia to Paris, with members of the San Francisco Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association aboard, for a fashion show scheduled on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Newcastle
LaGuardia Field
San Francisco
Estate of Mrs Moses Cone May Be State or Federal
The speaker noted the Blowing Rock estate bequeathed to the people by the late Mrs Moses Cone. He could not say if the estate would be managed by a state or a federal agency.
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Tate
Blowing Rock
Moses Cone
Cotton Plan Advanced At Meeting In Guilford County
Guilford county farmers were urged by George T. Ashford to plant cotton on idle acres next year as tobacco allotments fall about 20 percent. He noted cotton is a major cash crop and inventories are low, advising adaptation to reduced tobacco acreage.
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Red Springs
Guilford County
George T. Ashford
Carolinas Ginners Association
Guilford
Ashford
North Carolina
Record Crowd Expected at North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh October 13 A large crowd is anticipated as the North Carolina state fair opens Tuesday with 9 45 a m ceremonies led by Governor Cherry Agriculture Commissioner W Kerr Scott and fair manager Dr J B Dorton. Premiums reach 25000 and space is sold out for exhibits. Dorton predicts 250000 visitors if weather stays clear. Special daily events include harness racing with top stables represented from North Carolina and beyond.
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Raleigh
Cherry
W. Kerr Scott
J. 8. Dorton
State Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Dorton
Wife of Wilmington editor dies after illness
Mrs. John L. Hope, wife of the editor of the Wilmington Morning Star, died in a hospital after a several day illness. The couple moved to Wilmington from Sarasota, Florida about eight years ago.
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Wilmington
John L. Hope
Wilmington Morning Star
Farm leaders urge new crops to offset tobacco loss
Guilford County farm leaders warn a 20 percent drop in tobacco prices would cut cash income by about 1.66 million dollars. They propose adopting alternative cash crops to supplement earnings and maintain living standards.
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Guilford County
Duke Library begins alterations on West Campus building
Work has started on alterations and extensions to Duke University's West Campus library funded by a donor whose name is not disclosed. The project aims to add stacks reading rooms and working space and should be ready by late 1948 under A C Lee as engineer and J A Jones Construction of Charlotte as contractor. The library ranks fifteenth among large U S colleges and universities and first in the Southeast. Librarian Benjamin Powell, an alumnus, follows J P Breedlove who is now librarian emeritus after 48 years of service.
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Durham
Duke University
University
A. C. Lee
Duke Unice
J. A. Jones Construction Company
Charlotte
Duke Library
Southeastern States
University of Texas
South
Benjamin Powell
J. P. Breedlove
Duke
Breedlove
French Bride To Remain In U S Despite Husband
Mrs. Yvette Claquin Goss, a 23 year old French war bride, will stay in the United States with her 18 month old son Michael Malcolm Jean after her husband Malcolm Goss 31 filed for divorce on two years separation. He settled $5000 and seeks the divorce in North Carolina. She plans to seek teaching work and an apartment in Raleigh while her son reaches nursery school age.
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Raleigh
Yvette Claquin Goss
France
United States
Michael Malcolm Jean
Methodists to Hold Meeting In November
The North Carolina conference of the Methodist church will meet at First Methodist church in Elizabeth City from November 5 to 9. Speakers include Dr. Roy H. Short editor of the Upper Room Dr. Harold Bostwy Dean at Duke Divinity School Dr. J. D. Lee Emory University Dean R. B. House UNC and Dr. Edward J. Reece Mount Vernon Church Danville Va Bishop W. M. Peele will preside.
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Elizabeth City
North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
A. P. Brantley
Roy H. Short
Ashville
Tenn
Upper Room
Harold Bostwy
Duke University Divinity School
J. D. Lee
Emory University
Greer to Speak At WCTU Meet
Winston Salem hosts the North Carolina WCTU 65th annual convention opening at First Baptist Church with Dr I G Greer and Jace Matheson as guest speakers. Mrs W H Causey will report on new units and Miss Vera Herring on new members and funds. State president is Mrs L E Brown.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Women's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
I. G. Greer
Thomasville
Jace Matheson
Evanston
Ill
WCTU
W. H. Causey
Winston- Salem
High Marks Set On Four Flue Cured Tobacco Belts
Raleigh report shows four belts opening a new selling week after last week setting record high price levels on three belts. Less than five percent of offerings went to the flue cured stabilization corporation which buys tobacco to support a floor. New records were posted on the border belt of North and South Carolina, the Eastern North Carolina belt, and the middle belt of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Theederal
State Departments of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Fireman Killed In Iowa Blaze
A Burlington fire killed 30 year old Harold C. Herman while battling an eight hour blaze at the Burlington Fruit Company building. Fire Chief W M Middleman said Herman lost his way in the smoke filled basement. Damage was estimated at 250000 by company president L A Wagner.
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Burlington
Burlington Fruit Company
W. M. Middleman
Harold C. Herman
L. A. Wagner
Public Welfare Meet Sets Two Day Institute in Raleigh
The 28th annual public welfare institute opens in Raleigh on October 21, sponsored by the state board of public welfare. Dr. File Winston, state welfare commissioner, says speakers will address community responsibility for developing adequate social resources. The North Carolina association of county superintendents of public welfare meets with an annual business session at 2 pm October 26, plus a dinner that night. The North Carolina association of case workers holds its annual business meeting at 5 pm October 21.
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Raleigh
Public Welfare Institute
State Board of Public Welfare
File Winston
North Carolina Association of County Superintendents of Public Welfare
Presbyterian Women to Meet in Durham
Several hundred women are expected in Durham for the 35th annual meeting of the Presbyterian women's auxiliary of the Synod of North Carolina. The three day convention centers on world evangelism and includes elections on Wednesday.
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Durham
Women’s Auxiliary of Thebyterian Synod of
North Carolina
Dr Maddry Enrolls In Journalism Class At UNC
Chapel Hill October 13. Dr Charles E Maddry Baptist leader enrolls at age 71 in Phillips Russell creative writing course in UNC journalism department marking a Winston era parallel. Sealed bids invited by High Point for furnishing tractors and autos with 2 percent bid bond and bid forms from city purchasing agent.
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Chapel Hill
Robert W. Winston
North Carolina
Charles E. Maddry
Winston
Maddry
Phillips Russell
High Point
N. C
BE. N. Phillips
T. EB. Hinson
Mystery of Abandoned Car Cleared
Kingston Ontario report says an abandoned North Carolina car found last week had Capt. Paul E. Donnelly of Fort Bragg as owner. No occupant was found. Donnelly and bride Betsy J. Hilliard were located in Olean New York. He said the auto was stolen during their honeymoon.
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Kingston
Ont
North Carolina
Paul E. Donnelly
Fort Bragg
N. C
Capt. Donnelly
Betsy J. Hilliard
Wilmington
Olean
N. Y
Delta Kappa Gamma initiates five at ECTC chapter birthday
GREENVILLE October 13 Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma honorary society for women teachers initiated five new members on Saturday afternoon and celebrated the chapter's 10th birthday at Greenville Episcopal church parish house. Elizabeth Walker of East Carolina Teachers College library staff presided. New members Nell Stallings Emily Burt Person Phoebe Emmons Frances Lamba Laura Foley join the chapter serving Beaufort Pitt Myde Pamlico Craven Jones Carteret counties.
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Greenville
Delta
Delta Ka Gamma
National Honorary Society For Women Teachers
Greenville Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Walker
East Carolina Teachers College
Beaufort
Pitt, Myde
Pamlico
Craven, Jones
Carteret
Nell Stallings
Emily Burt Person
Tarboro
Phoebe Emmons
Washington D. C
Frances Lamba Laura Foley
Rail freight car totals reach peak in 1926 decline by 1945
The number of freight cars on U S railroads peaked at 2 348 679 in 1926 and fell to 1 762 210 by 1945 due to increased use of other car types and changes in capacity.
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U. S
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Edgar A. Mowrer
Pabet
Amer
Ica
Ned Day
Ned
Methodists
Greer
Iowa
Dr. Maddry
A. R. McMullan
ECTC
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