Service Laundry Opens on South Lodge Street in Wilson
The new laundry on South Lodge Street, Wilson, opens with machinery installed and staff hired. Tom Farrior of Tarboro is president, Dr L V Grady is vice president, Charles L Mapes treasurer, Jack Morse manages office and service, with Bob Stallings Leonard Trueblood and George Kinlaw overseeing deliveries. The company anticipates strong patronage as it showcases modern equipment and trucks with checker-board borders. Mr George of the China Doll company praised Wilson and expressed satisfaction with the stay and looks forward to further visits.
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South Lodge Street
Tom Farrior
Tarboro
L. V. Grady
Charles L. Mapes
Jack Morse
Bob Stallings
Leonard Trueblood
George Kinlaw
Wilson
Building under way for Elmo Walls on North Springsteel
Construction progresses on a new building beside the Motor Sales Company for Elmo Walls. He will run a pressing club there, with occupancy expected in seven to eight weeks and new machinery and equipment to be installed.
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Elmo Walls
North Springsteel
Motor Sales Company
Walls
Cold Spell Drops Mercury Across Region
A cold spell moved eastward from the northwest last night, striking Wilson with a sharp fall in temperature. The thermometer hit the freezing mark at midnight and continued downward after several days of unusually warm weather.
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Morthwest
Wilson
Mercury
Charles George to Star in China Doll at Wilson Theatre
Charles George author of The China Doll and star of the musical comedy will perform Christmas matinee and night at the Wilson Theater. He is in Wilson to stay until after Thursday's show and will play the reading part during that period. George traveled from New York to Wilson to spend Christmas there.
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Charles George
Wilson Theater
Wilson
Mr George
New “York
Christmas shopping season brings crowded local stores
Business boomed in local merchandising establishments yesterday with most shops busy past closing time. Out of town and nearby county shoppers filled the scene as the Christmas season peaks and stores extend hours to meet demand.
Local Stores Add Clerks to Speed Customer Service
Merchants across town increase staff to reduce wait times. Oettinger’s yesterday announced ten extra clerks to handle shoppers more promptly. Other establishments also boosted their store forces to improve service.
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Oettinger
Aalsohabe
Bunn Hearn Favored as Leader of Bugs
Local baseball fans in Wilson strongly back Bunn Hearn for the 1925 Wilson club manager job. An optimist notes Hearn’s past success and the respect of players and fans, with supporters hoping he will be given the season to lead the team.
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Wilson
Bunn Hearn
Bunny
Police Court Fines and Bail Totals Reported
The docket lists penalties including Langley with 30 days on the roads and $54.25 for DUI, an appeal and $75 bond. Thomas Taylor bound over to Superior Court on larceny charges with $10 bond. Q. J. Coley fined $30.25 for whiskey possession. W. C. Bratton $15.25 for drunkenness. Fred Watson $14.95 for drunkenness. O W E Yelverton $4.25 for parking violation. Langley jailed awaiting trial in default of bond.
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Langiey
Thomas Taylor
Q. J. Coley
W. C. Bratton
Fred Watson
W. E. Yelverton
Harper Barnes Sets Split Second Place Subscriptions Record
Harper Barnes earned second place for most subscriptions in a day in the national Boys’ Life contest. If he had four more subscriptions he would have claimed first. The Wilson Rotary Club speech and broad town participation highlighted his fine achievement and honor.
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Wilson Rotary Club
Harper Barnes
Boys’ Life
Boy Scouts of America
United States
Harper
When a failure finds himself up a tree
A reflective saying notes that a failure in trouble sees a thorny tree and a success in trouble believes the tree will bear fruit. It ends with a whimsical urge to decorate life like a Christmas tree with ornaments.
Blushing Bride Quips On Her Bridal Moment
A playful remark capturing a bride's reaction, with readers noting the lighthearted confession about wedding day nerves and the humorous surprise of a flawless setup turned amusing moments.
GOWN AND OUT MOTHER RETURNS HOME FROM ILLNESS
Kath gland tonic is promoted as a proven remedy to rebuild strength and vitality for the elderly and nervous cases. A local family reports the tonic restored their mother after six weeks, with doctors endorsing its glandular formula and potential to renew energy. The ad promises money back if no improvement and names Wilson Drug Store as seller.
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XEW Laundry
Ter
China’ Doll
Kinston
Mr. George
China Doll Company
American Mechanics
Scott's School
D.H. Pato
Apex
T. White
Five Points
Baptist Church
Lucas
Bill
Langley
Bugs
Wontall
Atwater Kent
Atwaer Kent Radio
Perry’s
Blauvelt
Tarboro St
R. D. Gladding
MI Munictp AY
Wilson, N.C
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Sven
Ated
Dia
China
Jewelers
Optometrists
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