Prominent City Planner Praises Lake Lure Beauty
John Nolan a leading city planner from Europe and the United States visited Lake Lure to assess American resorts and envision future development. He noted Asheville and Kingsport projects, praised the lake’s natural setting, and planned future study and potential returns for further work on the resort region.
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Lake Lure
John Nolan
Europe
Nolan
United States
Albert Shaw
Asheville
North Carolina
Old North State
Elizabettown
Tenn
Benberg and Glanzatoff Mills
Kingsport
K. S. Tanner
Library staffing gaps grow as new libraries rise
Libraries are being installed more rapidly than qualified librarians can be found to run them. Last year the number of library school graduates fell short by 200 of the needed total to meet the demand.
One University Afloat This Year Not Two
The Cunardar Aurania will sail October 15 for eight months as a co-educational university cruise under the International University Cruise. The Ryndam men’s trip is canceled. registrations for Aurania close September 10. The program includes Heidelberg visits, Japan trips under the Japan Friends Service Committee and League of Nations, and a ten day India itinerary to Delhi. Dr. Walter Wallace McLaren of Williams College heads a forty‑member faculty. The voyage equates to a year of college study.
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Cunardar
Aurania
International University
Ryndam
Heidelberg
Germany
Japan
Japan Friends Service Committee
League of Nations Association
India
Delhi
Walter Wallace McLaren
Williams College
Institute of Politics
Williamstown
Lexington Legion Post to Attend Paris Convention
About twelve members of the Lexington post of the American Legion will ride a special train to the annual American Legion convention in Paris France. The train will depart September 7 and arrive in Lexington at 8 40 that evening.
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Paris
Lexington
American Legion
The
France
Legionnaires
A Bovine's Lot Is Not Always a Happy One
An hour long parade on Main Street by Hornet's Nest post drum and bugle corps of Charlotte will precede refreshments for legionnaires hosted by J. C. Frimes at the Grimes Ice Cream Co and Lexington Coca Cola Bottling Co. The Davidson county delegation to attend the Paris convention includes R. P. Earnhardt Ed Layden J. C. Grimes T. J. Finch and J. W. Lambeth.
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Main Street
Drum and Bugle Corps
Hornet’s Nest Post
Charlotte
Southern Railway
J. C. Frimes
Grimes Ice Cream Co
Lexington Coca Cola Bottling Co
Legionnaires
Davidson County
R. P. Earnhardt
Ed Layden
J. C. Grimes
This City
T. J. Finch
J. W. Lambeth
Thomasville
Teeth as Barometers of Body Health and Diet
Dr. Hannah K Lyons and Prof Edward Mellanby cite teeth as indicators of overall health aided by fat soluble Vitamin A. They urge correct diet, especially butter milk egg yolk and cod liver oil, to prevent decay and strengthen teeth from pregnancy through childhood and adulthood.
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Hannah K. Lyons
Dr. Lyons
National Dairy Council
Edward Mellanby
Mellanby
Fine Progress in Bridge Building
Lexington reports rapid progress on the new concrete bridge over the Yadkin river on highway 90. Eight piers have been poured with six more to go to complete the bridge base, as a large workforce operates on carpentry and concrete work. Grading has begun on the topsoil road from Reeds to the river bridge, with about half a mile completed this past week.
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Lexington
Yadkin River
Highway 90
Reeds
R. J. Bennett
Lexington Schools Open for 1927 1928 Term
Lexington public schools will open on Monday September 5 for the 1927 1928 term. Prof J H Cowles superintendent announces three school buildings will be used by the high school and other departments with faculty selected and preparations complete for the opening day.
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Lexington
J. H. Cowles
New Angora Jersey Blouse Tops Autumn Skirt Trends
The season features angora jersey blouses paired with printed velvet tweed crepe or broadcloth skirts. These coordinating outfits reflect a chic, textural mix popular in autumn fashion circles.
Fall Evening Gowns Favor White and Bright Hues
The season favors white as the top color for evening gowns with yellow green blues and lavender purple tones following. Designers showcase a palette emphasizing crisp white plus lively saturated colors.
Missing Word Contest 3 Progressing Fast
The Enterprise reports brisk interest in Missing Word Contest 3 with $240 in prizes in addition to a $1,500 first prize. A $10 prize per participating firm will be awarded, one per line of business, creating a varied prize pool. The first appearance date and prize list will be announced soon.
Redingote Dress by Lelong Features Intricate Tucks
A black broadcloth redingote dress by Lelong stands out with an intricately tucked trim design. The description emphasizes its refined tailoring and distinctive detailing.
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Lelong
Former Lexington man arrives in England as printer
F B Fritts, once a Lexington resident and foreman at a local newspaper shop, wired friends about his arrival in England as a printer for the giant American liner Leviathan. He reached Southampton and sent a cable to his brother in the city.
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Lexington
F. B. Fritts
Lezingts
England
Fritts
Southampton
Not Guilty Ruled in Cumberland County Attack Case
Fayetteville September 2 AP Rufus Davis Cumberland factory worker was found not guilty of criminal attack on a young white girl near here June 26 in superior court yesterday.
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Fayetteville
Rufus Davis
Cumberland
Superio
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Cunardar Aurania
Boys & Girls
Gerber
Cal
Lake Yellowstone
Lexington Mar
Dr. Scholl
Dr Scholls
Sonora
Cut-Rate Furniture Co
East Green Str
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