British Girls Prefer Industry and Dowry Idea Circulated
The British government and employers race to fix a maid shortage as domestic service falls to the bottom of girls career choices. A proposed league of good household mistresses would certify badgeholding houses with better conditions. Dowry plans and shifts to factory work pressure girls toward leaving large houses for flats with modern conveniences and lighter duties.
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Associated Press
London
British Isles
John Bull
Ernest Brown
England
League of Good
Milady
No Part In Duke's Visit Announcement
Paris The Duke of Windsor spoke to the Anglo American press association saying he will go to America as a completely independent observer with no political aims. He hopes to help solve world problems and added he and his wife will not retire to inactivity. He planned to sail for the United States aboard the Bremen on November 6.
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Paris
Duke of Windsor
Empire
America
Anglo-American Press Association
United States
Bremen
Radio Stars Plan To Marry At Saet Beckley Event
Mothers fathers and citizens of Saet Beckley are asked to be present for a community celebration. Affinity School will entertain Saturday evening with a free program featuring ghosts goblins witches and jack o lanterns. The public is invited to mask and enjoy refreshments. Teachers will be assisted by a patrons committee. An Amigo Activities debate follows at 8:00 pm Saturday on Isaiah versus Elijah with local challengers.
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Saet Beckley
Affinity
Affinity School
Amigo
Prophet
Isaiah
Elijah
W. M. Moon
Willie Moon
East Gulf
J. D. More
W. J. Moon
Vacation visitors and community notices from Hilltop
Rev Samuel A Abram returns to Hilltop with family after visits to Staunton Ohio Wheeling West Virginia and Greensboro Alabama. Missionary Society discussed Christs Relationship to Us and local church groups plan rallies and programs for Nov 7 and Oct 31 with Rev G D Anderson Rev N Peoples and Rev J D Anderson among leaders.
Death notice and church rally at Little Mt Zion
Mr. Tom Cosby of Scarbro died Wednesday morning at 8 30. Remains prepared for burial by Schley and Lee Funeral Home with funeral announcements to follow. Key J A Divers to open the fourth seal tonight at the seven seat rally at Little Mt Zion Baptist Church with Carlisle church officers members choir participating and a paper read by Mrs Bryant.
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Tom Cosby
Scarbro
Schley and Lee Funeral Home
J.A. Divers
Little Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Concho
Carlisle Church
Bryant
Acquitted Girl Hides to Rest After Trial
ISENLIN N J Margaret Drennan 20 fled to an undisclosed New York state location after being acquitted of slaying Paul Reeves in his home. Father John Drennan declined to reveal exact destination. Widow Myra Reeves sought access to the home amid trial tensions.
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Associated Press
Isenlin
N. J
Margaret Drennan
New York State
John Drennan
Myra Reeves
Drennan
Margaret
Paul Reeves
Community church activities and PTA notices
Services were held at Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. McKay officiating. Missionary Society met at the Graces' home. a church business meeting is set for Sunday at 1:00 PM. Mrs. Grace and Mrs. Brown returned from Alabama with their mother and brother. A Missionary Society meeting will be held on Thanksgiving Day. The McAlpin PTA meets this afternoon at 4:30 PM to discuss business. The PTA plans a Halloween social Saturday evening October 30 at the school with music bingo and other amusements. East Beckley PTA meets this afternoon at 3:00 PM at the school.
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Galilee Baptist Church
G. D. Anderson
Missionary Society
Minnie Cooper
Alexander. Mills
Tinsley
Cooper
N. Peoples
Willing Workers Club
Callie Mills
Cartwright
James Shelby
Williams
Tripp
Alexander
G. D. Alexander
John McCraig
Turkey Knob
Rising Sun Baptist Church
Willing Workers, Missionary Society
Sewing Circle
Pauline Walker
Eddie Lowe
Lowe
W. J. Randolph
Beckwith Baptist Church
Randolph
Morning Star Baptist Church
Rev. McKay
The
Grace
Brown
Alabama
McAlphin Parent-Teacher Association
East Beckley
Parent-Teacher Association
Bond Averages and Independent Outlets in U S
Bond averages show D15 Wednesday at 76.9 with prior close 78.4 and 84.2 for month ago. Bear age 96.7, 1937 highs 99.0 and 1937 lows 76.0, 1936 low 86.9, 1932 low 45.8, 1928 high 101.1. Sales total 7,853,525. Independent stores account for 89 percent of detail distributing outlets in the United States and about 87 percent of total business.
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United States
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