Western bloc splits over farm relief in congress
Washington reports dissension among independent western senators over farm relief. President Coolidge favors a congress approved measure, not a new administration bill. Key figures include Borah, Norris, Nye, Frazier, and Brookhart debating the McNary Haugen equalization fee and a possible direct appropriation. A bloc meeting was postponed to Monday.
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Coolidge
Congress
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Nye
Frazier
North Dakota
No Pastor Secured to Succeed Owens at First Baptist
Lexington October 22 No pastor has been secured to succeed Dr Clifford A Owens whose resignation became effective October 15 The pulpit remains vacant since his departure to Monroe GA A pulpit supply committee acts to find a pastor for the large Davidson county Baptist church Dr J H Gorrell of Wake Forest college will supply the pulpit tomorrow at both services.
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Lexington
First Baptist
Clifford A. Owens
Owens
Monroe
Davidson County
J. H. Gorrell
Wake Forest College
Gorrell
Sermon Tomorrow Draws Large Congregations
It is expected that large congregations will gather at both services tomorrow to hear him.
Lexington Juniors Ask for Paved Road
A delegation from the Junior Order, United American Mechanics led by Mayor Fred O. Sink and W. M. Shuford appeared before the state highway commission in Raleigh. They urged a four mile hard surfaced road from Lexington to South Lexington and were met with encouraging assurances from officials. Charles M. Starkey, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, accompanied the group.
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Junior Order
United American Mechanics
Fred O. Sink
W. M. Shuford
South Lexington
State Highway Commission
Raleigh
Junior Order Orphans Home
Charles M. Starkey
Chamber of Commerce
Slow Down Wife Radio Dial Quip Caption
A short Life magazine style quip where a husband teases his wife about tuning the radio. The joke hinges on the speaker noting the dial whistles signaling she is nearing the next station. Subtle humor reflects domestic radio culture.
Asheboro to Host 100th North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference
North Carolina Methodists Protestants set November 2 to open the 100th annual conference at the Asheboro Methodist Protestant church with a five and a half day program. An initial faculty meeting precedes the session, with notable speakers including Rev. L W Gerringer and Rev. N G Bethea. The gathering honors the denomination’s centennial and features leaders from Greensboro, Lexington, and Ashboro.
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North Carolina
N. G. Bethea
A. G. Dixon
Asheboro
L. W. Gerringer
Calvary Methodist Protestant Church
Greensboro
William C. Hammer
Seventh Congressional District
Conference Church
L.C. Gregory
J. E. Pritchard
Roby F. Day
D. D
Inwood
N. Y
High Point College
Methodist Protestant Children’s Home
High Point
R. M. Andrews
J. M. Millikan
Willie Sutton Dies in Sylva Hospital After Injuries
Willie Sutton aged 50, an agent for a clothing firm, died today in a Sylva hospital from injuries he received. The report gives no further details on the incident or circumstances.
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Sylva
N. C
Willie Sutton
Teachers Gather in Gastonia for NC Education Meeting
About 1500 teachers from the South Piedmont district of the North Carolina Education Association converge in Gastonia for the district’s annual meeting. The opening session is set for this afternoon with T. Wingate scheduled to speak.
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Gastonia
South Piedmont
North Carolina Education Association
T. Wingate
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