Deaths Rise in North Carolina State January 1940
The State Board of Health reports influenza deaths in January 1940 reached 224, with pneumonia at 327 and pulmonary tuberculosis at 155, while infant and maternal mortality increased. Total deaths were 13 982, up 554 from January 1939, driven largely by influenza, plus 6 680 births. Diphtheria deaths rose to 27 under new immunization laws.
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North Carolina
State Board of Health
Vital Statistics Division
4 H Members Offered Medals and Trips for Scholarships
North Carolina 4 H clubs may enter the National 4 H Rural Electrification Contest as the State Extension Service adopts it. County winners receive gold medals and all expense trips to the 19th National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago from Nov 29 to Dec 7. Six $200 college scholarships are funded by Westinghouse. No fee or obligation.
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North Carolina
State Extension Service
Chicago
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Mrs White Hosts A C Club Evening With Prizes
Mrs. T B White entertained the A C Club and invited guests. Three tables of players were set in the living and dining rooms with six progressions. Prizes went to Mrs J M C Covington for club member and Mrs D E Bennett for high visitors. A salad course was served at five o'clock. Participants included Mesdames Sam Brown J T Chase J M C Covington W C Williams John Dunn W L Medlin T J Taylor E Bennett Scott Benton Julian Allsbrook Mort White and Roderick Meikle.
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T. B. White
J. M. C. Covington
D. E. Bennett
Mesdames
Sam Brown
J. T. Chase
W. C. Williams
John Dunn
W. L. Medlin
T. J. Taylor
E. Bennett
Scott Benton
Julian Allsbrook
Mort White
Roderick Meikle
Miller Couple Visits Friends in Our City
Mr and Mrs John Miller of Christiansburg Virginia spent the weekend here as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Hawley.
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Frank Kemp
Albert Williams
Washington, D. C
John Miller
Christiansburg
Virginia
Frank Hawley
Miss Transou Hostess Hosts Monday Bridge Club
The Monday Night Bridge Club met this past Monday at Miss Ruth Transou's home with twelve guests. After six progressions the high scores earned club and guest prizes. Mrs. Howard Pruden won the club prize and Mrs. Gordon Berkstresser the guest prize.
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Ruth Transon
Bristows Spend Weekend in Norfolk and Suffolk Virginia
Mrs. A. J. Bristow Miss Alese Bristow and Julian Bristow spent the week end in Norfolk Virginia and Suffolk Virginia staying at local hotels and visiting relatives during their trip
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A. J. Bristow
Alese Bristow
Julian Bristow
Norfolk
Suffolk
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Mrs. White
Miss Transou
Doanoke Pharmacy
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