Two youths struck by eastbound train near Mor
An incident near Mor left two youths injured as an eastbound train struck them on the track. Witnesses described the victims as students returning from an event. authorities and railway staff attended, while a resident noted a deep cut and a nearby whistle as the train passed. The article reports limited details and names in fragments, with clarifications pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J-H. Sawyer
Claude Wade
Annie Wade
Stu Dent
Dumbanton
Arker
EW. Scalord
Ucvertaser
Civil court session adjourns amid case dispositions
The Ashe County civil term adjourned after a brief morning session as judges and attorneys reviewed backlogged cases. Judge Cline noted many civil matters were disposed of or carried to later terms, praising orderly proceedings and cooperation among court members and local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civie
C. Martin
Cal
Martin
D. Murphy
First Baptist Church Lay Exercises in November
Lay exercises at First Baptist Church on November 15 begin promptly with a program titled Back My Flag by Kathyrn Hardin and Bowles. Activities include Lincoln Lee Legion boys class, Baraca and a class for visitors, and a campaign for National unity.
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First Baptist Church
Vember
Elock
Jathea
Red Bowles
Kathryn Hardin
Anti-Saloon Army
Temparfour Little Girls
Lincoln-Lee Legion v
Cetotalers
National
Baraca
Hart
Catawba County Poultry Club Winners at Charlotte Fair
A list of Catawba County Poultry Club contestants honored at the Charlotte Fair held last week in October. Entries include Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes, Silver Lace Wyandottes, Silver Duck Wing Leghorns, White Plymouth Rocks, Single Comb Brown Leghorns, Black Minorcas, Silver Spangled Hamburg, Bronze Turkeys, and Pearl Guineas with winners from Newton, Hickory, and nearby towns. Names include Della Huffman, Joel Miller, Elbert Jarrett, Nettie Jarrett, Mary Jarrett, Boyd Latz, Zelda Hawn, John W. Robinson, Cora Lee Hunt, Linda Ramseur, Vara Deal, Robt. Shaford, Gabriel Settlemire.
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Catawba County
Charlotte Fair
Plymouth Rocks
Della Huffman
Newton
Joel Miller
Hickory
Wyandottes
Elbert Jarrett
Nettie Jarrett
Mary Jarrett
Lace Wyandottes
Boyd Latz
Zelda Hawn
Vara Deal
Bollinger
Floyd Sigmon
Gabriel Settlemyre
Pearl Guineas
Shaford Newton
County Vote Results Include Local and Senate Totals
Preliminary county counts list Solfetter Russell 2156 Hayes 2458 Hage s ne or Webb 2170 Newell 2406 with Newell leading by 221 United States Senator Overmian 2186 Whitener 3380 State Senator Nixon 2176 Jonas 2461 National Amendment for 13 against 1350.
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Solfetter—Russell
Hayes
Hage
Congress Webb
Newell
United States
Overmian
Whitener
Nixon
Jonas
Aviators fight and observe amid heavy artillery fire
A detailed German war correspondent Heinrich Linder portrays two aviators reconnoitering artillery positions at 8000 feet. The planes dive between batteries, signals are relayed, and dogfights ensue with a lighter French aircraft joining the chase. The piece ends noting dangerous missions over war zones and the peril of aerial warfare.
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Heinrich Linder
Polon
Avia
Tore Ie
Hickory club season opens with book selections and teas
Hickory society reports the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club first meeting of the season with Mrs. E B Menzies hosting on November 4. Nine members attend. lists of books include The Palace of Darkened Windows and The Salamander. A luncheon with white and yellow chrysanthemums is described along with table decor. The Round Dozen Book Club and other gatherings are noted with discussions, readings, and plans for November meetings.
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E. B. Menzies
J. H. Hatcher
Dian
Sweet Apple Cove
Lancheon
Chadwick
Hickory Book Club
Geitner
City Council Selects New Manager Cronwell at Salary
The city council met Tuesday evening to consider applicants for city manager. After deliberation they elected S. C. Cronwell of Shelby at a salary of 2000 dollars. Cronwell is married, recommended as a citizen, businessman and civil engineer. Ironwell will assume duties around November 25.
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Aca Requime
Dus
S.C. Cronwell
Shelby
Cronwell
Uts
Ironwell
Startown High Adds Agricultural and Domestic Science Course
The Farm Life School endorses establishing an Agricultural and Domestic Science program at Startown State High School. It will improve rural education, bring science and practical skills home to farms, and train teachers for smaller country schools. The Startown school is seen as a valuable, forward step for Catawba county farmers and their children.
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Startown
Catawba County
Toir
Beverly of Graystark at Hub Theatre Friday Night
Fashion notes detail the Beverly hat and veil trend inspired by Geo Barr McCutcheon and Harrison Fisher. The stage adaptation of Beverly popularized the look, with women nationwide adopting the Beverly hat. Seats go on sale at Latz's Drug Store Thursday.
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Beverly
Graystark
Hub Theatre
Geo. Barr McCutcheons
Harrison Fisher
Latz
Doan's Ointment for Piles Touted in Ad Copy
An old advertisement emphasizes Doan's Ointment as a remedy for piles, linking skin itching symptoms to public temper and urging readers to seek relief through the product. The terse copy mirrors vintage commercial language and product branding.
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Doan
South School Building Cleared in 43 Seconds during Fire Drill
Mrs. Sherwood Brockwell of the Bureau of Fire Prevention in Raleigh tested the citys schools for evacuation efficiency. In South School 318 students and 8 teachers exited in 43 seconds, while North School with 290 pupils and 9 teachers cleared in 1 minute 12 seconds. Brockwell praised teachers and the fire department, noting plans to assign rooms so every child is escorted out.
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Sherwood Breckwell
Raleigh
Bureau of Fire Prevention
North Carolina Insurance Department
Brockwell
Mr. Brockwell
Lenoir College
Memorial to Mrs Leslie by Philathea class First Methodist Hickory N C
On November 1 at the regular Sunday morning Philathea class meeting the First Methodist Church in Hickory N C unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of Mrs L H Leslie. The class extends sincere sympathy to her husband and mother and orders a memorial page in the minutes. Copies are to be sent to the Philathea Herald North Carolina Christian Advocate and local papers. Signatures include Miss Alice Witherspoon Miss Minta Abernethy and Miss Catherine Clement.
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Philathea
First Methodist Church
Hickory
L. H. Leslie
Phil ‘Thea Herald
North Carolina Christian Advocate
Alice Witherspoon
Minta Abernethy
Catherine Clement
Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Notice
Rev E J Sox pastor announces divine service next Sunday morning with sermon on What Christ the Lord does for His people and what His people ought to do for each other Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Preaching Service at 11:00 a m All are invited to worship and learn how life may be fulfilled through God’s guidance
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E. J. Sox
Christ the Lord
Beginning Again Sermon at Reformed Church Sunday
Joseph L. Murphy pastor leads services at the Reformed Church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning sermon titled Beginning Again aimed at those who have made mistakes or carry heartaches. Mission Band meets as listed with an evening service at 7 p m to close the day.
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Reformed Church
Joseph L. Murphy
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