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Durham School Opens Amid Unfinished Faculty Amidst Quiet Turmoil
The Durham school began Thursday with Prof Mangum leading in President Battle's absence. Rev Currie led religious services as Prof Shepherd has not arrived and faculty remains incomplete. Enrollment from abroad was light but expected to grow. new teachers include English from Randolph. Superintendent John Strayhorn spoke on behavior at church and school life. In other notes, Capt J S Lockhart supervised a large Sunday School at Walker's Chapel, and local legal troubles arose with Tom Pleasants bonded for burglary at Mallory's bar, later jailed for trial. News covers weather, trade, and local attractions at Jack Strayhorn's Springs with drink and lodging details.
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Mt. Hermen Church
New University Station
John Strayhorn
Walker's Chapel
Durham
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