North Carolina’s Indian Count Cited At 3247 In 1933 Census
Washington reports 320 454 Indians nation wide as of June 30 1933 an increase over 1932. Oklahoma leads with 94707 Indians. Navajo 40862 Sioux 33168 Chippewa 23647. States with no federal agencies listed include Missouri Maryland Virginia and others. North Carolina shows 3247 Indians in federal agency states. Corner sale notes and local land purchases punctuate thirty years of town growth.
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Washington
John Collier
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
United States
Indian Bureau
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Missouri
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisana
Texas
Florida
Mississippi
North Carolina
30 Years Ago First Galax Lots Sold
The Galax Gazette recalls December 17 1903 when no town existed here yet a land office and a two room shack stood on Main street. Fifteen lots were sold during a cold day as Galax began to take shape with Dr Duphey among the buyers.
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Galax Gazette
Galax
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Daddy” Jones
Gazette Office
Main Street
Lindbergh Finishes Atlantic Flight Fueling Feat
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh completed a nearly global fueling effort for his trans Atlantic survey flight. Major E E Aldrin of Standard Oil described arranging high octane aviation fuel across remote points, using a multinational team and complex freight logistics to ensure consistent American fuel availability.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Natal
Bathhurst
West Africa
Lindbergh
E. E. Aldrin
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Balbo
Aldrin
Atlantic
Paris
Veteran On CWA Job To Get Pension Cut
Raleigh reports that any United States pensioner who works on civil works earning over $50 monthly will see pension drop to $6 per month. The rule applies to federal pay rolls but not to combat injuries or widows of veterans, affecting thousands in North Carolina and nationwide.
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Raleigh
United States
Capus M. Waynick
Waynick
Washington
North Carolina
All A Mistake House Visit Ends In Dinner Offer
A mistaken exchange leads a weary Willie to be invited in by a cool housewife. She remarks on his apparent fitness and offers him a warm dinner, smoothing the encounter with a gracious smile.
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Willie
Penny swallowed by boy prompts unusual remedy
A mother fears for Tommy after he swallows a penny, pleading for a doctor. The boy asks for the minister instead, claiming his father says the minister can get money out of anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Helen
Papa
Birth of a son to Emperor Hirohito shocks Japan headlines
News from Tokyo reports the birth of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako's first son at 6 39 AM. The nation honors the male heir amid centuries of imperial tradition and preparations included ceremonial rites, chosen wet nurses, and the presentation of a broadsword for the prince.
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Tokio
Hirohito
Nagako
Japan
Sachiko Hisano-Miya
Chichibu
Asaterasu Omikami
Jimmu
Imperial Palace
Governor Urges Tobacco Growers to Sign Contract
Raleigh reports Governor J C B Ehringhaus urged North Carolina tobacco farmers to sign the 1934 35 crop reduction contract warning that 60 to 70 percent sign could trigger price demoralization and immediate price drops. Senator J W Bailey endorsed the contract saying reduced next crop prices require firm action. The governor emphasized full sign up as essential to the AAA program, noting government support and the need for growers to act to avoid price collapse.
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Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
North Carolina Tobacco Growers
J. W. Bailey
Hoovers Celebrate First Christmas at Stanford Home
Santa gifts fill the Hoover household on Stanford University campus as Herbert Hoover Sr and Jr share a family Christmas. Eight year old Peggy Ann, Peter, six, and Joan, 1 1/2, joyfully open toys while servants serve breakfast and the former president watches with Mrs. Hoover.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Herbert Hoover
San Juan Hill
Peggy Ann
Peter
Joan
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Herbert Hoover, Sr
Stanford Uiversity
United States
Mrs. Hoover
Herbert Hoovers
Allan
Notice of Commissioners Sale of L. L. Marion Admr Lands
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County NC commissioner L L Marion to sell in Shoals Township a 41.79 acre home tract of A H Marion deceased. Bid starts at 2228.44 with one third cash and balance over two years at 6 percent interest. Sale December 25, 1933 in Carthage NC.
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Superior Court of
Surry County
N. C
L. L Marion
H. Marion
Shoals Township
N. C On
Sid Caudle
Sand Clay Road
Sid Wall
Charlie Key
Eddie Marion
A. H. Marion
L. L. Marion
Carthage
Nichols Chilton Wedding in Hillsville Va
Miss Ethel Marie Chilton and Marvin Nichols were married Saturday December 23 at four o clock in Hillsville Virginia. Rev Carl Looney officiated. The bride wore challenge blue with Talisman roses and sweetpeas. They traveled with the bride's sister Mrs W H Norman and relatives to an unnamed honeymoon location.
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Ethel Marie Chilton
Marvey Nichols
Hillsville
Carl Looney
Hillaville
W. H. Norman
Neil Norman
Winford Norman
Mrs. Norman Hosts Christmas Eve Dinner for Nichols
Mrs. W. H. Norman of Ararat entertained twenty four guests at a Christmas Eve turkey dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Nichols a recent bride and groom. The bride is the hostess sister. The dining room featured Christmas holly candies and a holly centerpiece with lighted tapers. A seven course dinner was served.
Notice of Sale by Trustee Brim Land in Mount Airy NC
Notice of sale under a deed of trust to secure $1200 with $1000 due. The sale by J H Polger trustee on January 12 1934 at 12 oclock noon in front of Lamm's Drug Store Mount Airy NC will offer for cash a 231 acre tract and a second tract of about 3 to 4 acres with right of way. Bidding starts at $1060.00.
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T. L. Brim
Laura Brim
Lamm’s Drug Store
Mount Airy
N. C
Louis
Jennie Snoddy
J. W. Snoddy
Lizzie Snoddy
Surry County
Dobson
Millard Tilley
Riley Simmons
John Shular
Brim
EB. A. Midkiff
John Folger
EF. A. Midkiff
Midkiff
W. A. Belton
Charley Belton
Patrick Road
J. E. Smith
Roxie Smith
Book of Deeds
J. H. Polger
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Indian Affairs
First National Bank
S. B. Kinzer
Galax Hardware Company
H. H. Todd
Vasa-Kapp
Lindy
Cagitown Cayenne
Che Hende
Porto Praia
Barents Sea
Flying Lindberghs
Colonel Lindbergh
Mrs. Lindbergh
CWA
Jimmy Line
Bowman & Company
Nichols-Chilton
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