Progress in Western North Carolina April developments
Western North Carolina Inc credits April progress across industry and tourism. Electric Bond and Share Co consolidates power plants from Canton to Swannanoa, enabling a regional grid. Beacon Manufacturing buys land for a cotton blanket plant in Swannanoa, while Champion Fibre Co. expands in Can ton. J A Baker Packing begins Asheville plant. Balfour Mill rises near Hendersonville. Chimney Rock plans national playground. Dixie Highway Route A opens to Cincinnati, boosting tourist flow. eight days of clear weather improve roads and business. Linville Gorge Grandfather Mountain considered for national park with Interior Department panel. National Forests noted separately.
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Bulletin Western N. C., Inc
North Carolina
Western North Carolina, Inc
Western North Carolina
Government St
Electric Bond and Share Company
Pigeon River
Canton
Black Mountain
North Carolina Electric Power Company
Asheville Power and Light Company
Biltmore Electric Company
Swannanoa
Biltmore
Ashville
Weaverville
Marshall
French Broad
Pigeon Rivers
Beacon Manufacturing Company
Piedmont Mill
Champion Fibre Co
Reuben Robertson
America
J. A. Baker Packing Company
Asheville
Balfour
Hendersonville
Murphy’s
Chimney Rock Mountain, Inc
Cincinaati
Middle West
Linville Gorge
National Forest
Local Methodists Rejoice In Liberal Donation
The Boone Methodist church welcomes a $5,000 gift from the General Board of Church Extension, easing financial strain and supporting the community and Appalachian Training School. M. B. Woosley voices unity with local groups to promote good will and prosperity in Boone and the state.
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Methodist Church
General Board of Church Extension
Methodists
Boone
Appalachian Training School
M. B. Woosley
Forest Service plans major North Carolina area expansion
Announcement from the U S Forest Service signals a likely substantial enlargement of our forest area in Western North Carolina. The bulletin notes limited space for other economy related items and invites communications from an established girls camp seeking a 25 acre site near a main road with water, towered views, access to a town and professional services.
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U. S. Forest Service
North Carolina
Western North Carolina, Inc
Asheville
N. C
The Flappers Prayer Poem Reprinted In Critique
A Democratic paper publishes a friend’s poem lampooning the lure of modern flirtation. It rails against combining naughtiness with virtue, urging prudence and restraint while noting the price of pleasure and the long odds of staying clean. The piece ends with a caution that one cannot be naughty and yet be good.
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Democrat
Methodist Church Offers Sunday School and Services
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a. m. with a large attendance last Sunday. Preaching by the pastor at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth League meets at 7 p. m. Prayer service is at 8 p. m. Wednesday, with choir practice afterward.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Miss Annie Stanbury Hosts May Club Gathering
Miss Annie Stanbury served as hostess for the Friday Afternoon Club on May 16 honoring her sister Mrs. William Scott of Ramseur. Guests enjoyed needlework, a program on James Whitcomb Riley, and refreshments prepared by the hostess with help from Mrs. Scott and young guests.
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Annie Stanbury
William Scott
Ramseur
Annie
Scott
Alice
William Scott, Jr
Sproles
Doctor Denies Appointment After Nudity Request
A young man arrives seeking a doctor without an appointment. The nurse demands undressing per clinic rule. He finalizes to comply but reveals the real aim was to renew his wife’s Ladies Home Journal subscription.
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Ladies Home Journal
Echoes of Southern Baptist Convention Emphasized
Sunday School at 10 a m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m B Y P As 6 30 p m Preaching 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday night subject Echoes and impressions of the Southern Baptist Convention The size we was big in every way the best we have had in many years A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Baptist Church
The
Southern Baptist
Southern Baptists
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