VFW District Reorganizes At Weldon In North Carolina
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Wilson and nearby towns held a district meeting at the Briggs Hotel to reorganize the Second District. Dr L J Dupree presided as acting district commander and led officer elections. the district covers Wilson Kin ston Roanoke Rapids Jackson Enfield Norlina Tarboro Windsor Scotland Neck Weldon Rich Square Littleton and Pink Hill.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wison
VFW
North Carolina
Wilson Post
Briggs Hotel
Beland
Talmadge Green
L. J. Dupree
Kinston
Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
Jackson
Enfield
Norlina
Tarbor
Windsor
LaGrange
Weldon
Rich Square
Littleton
Scotland Neck
Pink Hill
Brandon Hodges Backed by Supporters for State Treasurer
Brandon Hodges has homefolks backing him for the State Treasurer seat. The Buncombe County Bar Association unanimously endorsed him. Democratic Chairmen Robert Williams praised his qualifications. The Asheville Times editorial hailed his outstanding credentials. Mayor Clarence E. Morgan called him a man of outstanding ability. Philip Woollcott, former North Carolina Bankers Association president, commended his character and business experience.
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Brandon Hedges
Buncombe County Bar Association
Robert Williams
Democratic Party
Asheville Times
Hodges
Asheville
Clarence E. Morgan
Philp Woollcott
North Carolina Bankers Association
Half Century of Progress in Southern Mills Looms and Haulage
A 1896 photograph shows a team of two mules and an ox hauling a new room to a South Carolina mill from the nearest railroad point. Transportation was key for southern mills as they modernized with high speed looms exceeding 220 shuttle travels per minute, illustrating the era's link between transport and textile innovation.
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South Carolina
Southern Mills
Overseas Floral Decorations Must Be Ordered Now
Memorial Day floral service expands to overseas grave sites in France Italy England Belgium and more. McCarthy of Florists Delivery Association says orders via local FTD shops or direct to American Battle Monuments Commission are accepted with cemetery plot and grave numbers. Cable and airmail options guide delivery deadlines and fees.
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Chicago
FTD Florist
France
Italy
Hawaii
Pines
Edward J
Florists Delivery Association
Coun
McCarthy
England
Belgium
S Commission
Paris
Next of Kin Dept
Yor Navy
Employment Among Men Aged 65 and Over in 1890 and 1940
The article notes that about 75 percent of men 65 and over in the United States were employed in 1890, compared with less than 50 percent in 1940, highlighting a shift in older workers' status over time.
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United States
Salisbury Enacts Roof Shield Law for New and Old Homes
Salisbury North Carolina maintains a fire safety ordinance requiring all houses to be roofed with fire resistant shingles. The deadline was extended to May 9 to lessen homeowner burden. Fire Chief Burkett notes spark-caused roofs were a major hazard and cites a rise in use of fire resistant shingles since the rule began.
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Salisbury
N.C
Ings
Charles L. Burkett
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Harvey Wilson
John W. Finch
Lovet Hines
Lenoir
Walter L. Tucker
Claude Ballard
James B. Daily
Brandon P. Hodges
Brandon Hodges
University of North Carolina
Wake Forest College
Buntambe
N. C
General Assembly
Equity Summer Stock Company
Lake Summitt Playhouse
Tuxedo, North Carolina
Ashville
Robroy Farquhar
Jennifer Jones
Duel
Robert Walker
Katherine Hepburn
Song of Love
Kim Hunter
Mr. Farquhar
Milton Wick
Guy Leedy
Mildred Heston
Jerry Elliot
The
Herald
Broadway Company
Robrey Farquhar
St. Davids, Penna
U. S
Sis
Straiont
Moutral
Osurledhom Gear. 00 Ltd
Pom, LL
Rusco
Sarl Neered Consult
Certified
P. O. Box
Goodyear
Svory
Inday
McCracken Tire CO
Roanoke Ave
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
State Education Commission
U. S. Navy
Dean Cotton Co.in
Webuy Cotton
Farners
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