Light Session Of Court Held In Thomasville
Thomas Blair Troy received a 60 day sentence for assault with a deadly weapon, suspended on payment of costs and two years good behavior. William J. Foster of Roebuck, S C, convicted of reckless driving, fined $10 plus costs and fined for violating prohibition laws. Leroy Henderson, a Negro, found guilty of driving without license. John Henry Crump, local Negro with a police record, was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomas Blair Troy
William J. Foster
Roebuck
S. C
Leroy Henderson
John Henry Crump
New CCC Camp Planned in Haw River Area
Greensboro April 2 The Haw River District chief conservationist said a new Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Eastern Guilford would decide on race later and have personnel on the ground by May 1 and ready for duty soon after. Major conservation projects include Deep River near High Point Reedy Fork near Greensboro and Stony Creek near Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
C. R. Lamb
Haw River District
Guilford
Alamance
Civilian Conservation Corps
Deep River
High Point
Reedy Fork
Stony Creek
Burlington
Local defendants receive multiple 30 day jail terms
Charlie Sechrest was convicted on two drunkenness charges and received 30 days in each case. A notice of appeal was filed and bond set at 150 dollars. Charles Lanier got 30 days for drunkenness and 30 days for violating prohibition laws. A suspended larceny and receiving sentence of four months was activated. Albert A. Fouts of Franklin received 30 days for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Sechrest
Charles Lanier
Albert A. Fouts
Franklin
Democrats Eye Roosevelts and Gartners in Primary Rift
The piece surveys Wisconsin primary ambiguity with two Roosevelt camps facing Garner and asks where La Follette progressive voters will lean under a law allowing cross-balloting. It notes John L. Lewis warning of a labor bloc convention if Democrats miss key concessions and reports other national political moves alongside a surge in American auto tourists visiting Monterey Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Garner
la Follette
Wisconsin
John L. Lewis
Monongah
W. Va
Labor
Good Results Reported In Local Drive
High Point Chamber of Commerce reports show progress in the membership campaign during a luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel. Division No 1 led by Colonel T. Praigg secured eight members valued at 200 dollars, while Division No 2 led by Ed Mendenhall added 24 memberships worth 600 dollars, increasing total value by 755 dollars. Sponsors from High Point High School were introduced for each division, with final results and prizes to be announced at Elwood Hotel dinners tomorrow and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
J. W. Poole
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Cooper
Chicago
Noble T. Praigg
Ed Mendenhall
Praigg
Colonel Mendenhall
Cooper
High Point High School
Sarah Coe Hunsucker
Mendenhall
Pelley and Silver Shirts Ties Highlight Federal Probe
Investigators describe Pelley’s links to the Silver Shirts and Black Legion, noting armory use and armed rangers in Oklahoma and California. Dickstein cites connections with Crusaders for America and Christian Front groups as committee seeks leaders of far right factions and Christians mobilizers. Some Front members face federal treason charges. summons issued for leaders to testify.
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Detroit
Rubley
Cleveland
Dickstein
Oklahoma
California
Willard Kemp
Pelley
The
Black Legion
Effinger
Lima
Ohio
Sheppard
Crusaders For America
Chattanooga
Tenn
Winrod
Kansas
Christian Mobilizers of
New York
Christian Front
William Bishop
Dies
D-Tex
Christian
Bullitt Called and Lewin Controversy Probed in Senate
The foreign relations committee debated whether to investigate alleged U S actions abroad amid calls to question William Bullitt and other diplomats. Nye urged inquiry into U S conduct, while Pittman resisted, noting risk of merely repeating denials. German white book release claimed Polish documents accuse Bullitt and Kennedy of pro Ally statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
R-Nd
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Kennedy
Reynolds
Bullitt
Washington
Paris
White
R-Me
Pittman
D-Ney
van Nuys
D Ind
Gillette
D-Iown
Foreign Office
London
Movie listings and aviation trade value noted
Center theater presents Too Many Husbands starring Fred MacMurray and Jean Arthur with Mele Vyn Douglas. Broadhurst shows Double Alibi with Wayne Morris and Margaret Lindsay. Paramount screens Day Time Wife with Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell. Carolina presents I'm From Missouri with Bob Burns. Rialto features Chan In Panama with Charlie Chan. Dutch Indies import value of American aviation products last year reached about 6.25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred MacMurray
Jean Arthur
Melevyn Douglas
Paramount
Tyrone Power
Linda Darnell
Two Negroes Arrested on Charges of Lottery
Police continued their drive on "butter and egg" lottery operations with the arrest of Willie McCorkle, 21, of 200 Beamon Street, and Ernest McCorkle, 32, of 223 Beamon Street. Officers said a quantity of lottery tickets was found on the men. Both were released under bond of $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie McCorkle
Beamon Street
Ernest McCorkle
Bonde
Warplanes Scrap Continue in Eastern Front Air War
The German high command reported three Allied planes downed in yesterday’s air fighting while a British raider was shot down and sank, its crew lost. One Nazi plane was forced to land in France due to engine trouble. In eastern France near Pirmasens five German Messerschmitts fought 11 French Morane chasers until fuel ran low, then separated.
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Wege One
DNB
High Command
France
Pirmasens
Messerschmitts
Koonce Qualifies to Administer Estate in High Point
A J Koonce of 414 South Main Street High Point today qualified as administrator of the estate of 8 C Pike who died March 10 in Greensboro The estate is valued at about 800 with real property The heirs are widow Sarah Elizabeth Pike son J O Pike and three married daughters Maggie P Roach Annie P Hobson and Maude P Fidler all of High Point.
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Greensboro
A. J. Koonce
South Main Street
High Point
Clerk of Superior Court
8. C. Pike
Koonce
Sarah Elizabeth Pike
J. O. Pike
Maggie P. Roach
Annie P. Hobson
Maude P. Fidler
Britain Tightens Allied War Flex As Chamberlain Speaks
In a parliamentary session Arthur Henderson pressed about Russian German cooperation under recent terms. R H Cross said imports to neutrals from the US entering Germany could not be admitted. Chamberlain paid tribute to Sir John Gilmour and announced expanded Anglo French arrangements on munitions supply and colonial cooperation. He asserted no peace talks while Britain and France align on security needs and that neutrals must face Germany’s interpretation of neutrality with possible consequences.
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Arthur Henderson
Russia
Germany
R. H. Cross
House
United States
Chamberlain
John Gilmour
Britain
France
Europe
War Council
Baltimore Doctor Found Badly Hurt
Dr Henry J Berkley a 79 year old retired psychiatrist and brain specialist was found unconscious at the bottom of his home stairway with a head wound from a hand axe. He was taken to Maryland General Hospital in a coma and in critical condition with brain concussion and facial and head injuries. Police could not determine if he fell or was assaulted.
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Baltimore
Henry J. Berkley
Maryland General Hospital
Oscar Koch
Johns Hopkins
Religious Film Show At Thomasville Church
A sound motion picture of the Life of Christ and The Passion Play will be shown tonight at 7 30 at Community Methodist Church in Thomasville. Rev J Clyde Allman says the National Bureau for Religious and Educational Films brings the film and the public is invited without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Community Methodist Church
J. Clyde Allman
National Bureau For Religious and Educational Films
Stairway attack report mentions ax stored by Dr Berkley
Witness testimony notes the suspect fled down the stairs and claimed prior attacks. He said the axe was usually kept in the hallway by Dr Berkley for protection. The account highlights the weapon's location as part of the defense narrative.
Pleasant Wake Up For Lagging Insides
Advertisement promotes Syrup of Black Draught as a tasty effective liquid laxative. Claims punctual gentle thorough action and bowel muscle toning. Available in two sizes 50c and 25c.
Public Auction of Anna M. Dill Lot in Newlin Lands
Pursuant to a 1937 deed of trust recorded in Guilford County NC Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. as trustee for The Prudential Insurance Co. of America will sell at public auction for cash on Monday April 29 1940 at 11:00 a.m. at the Guilford County Court House in High Point the Anna M. Dill lot described as Lot No. 13 in Block 1 of the Newlin lands with survey by June A. Johnson. Sold subject to prior liens.
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Office of Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Boyd Blane Cunningham
Velma Lynch Cunningham
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Carolina
Truse Tee
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Guilford County Court House
High Point
Randolph Street
Randolph 81
Wise Street
Anna M. Dill
June A. Johnson
G. E
Newlin Lands
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Superior Court
High Point Township
N. Main Street
J. A. Morgan's Corner
J. A. Morgan
Bob Kiriakides
Emergenood Addition
Lexington Avenue
Hillecrest Drive
Emerywood Addition
E. L. Davis
Office
the Register of Deeds
North Main Street
High
High Point Fire Department
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Bob Kirlakides
Notice of Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Guilford County
Court ordered sale of three tracts in High Point and Emerywood Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy the estate of Bob Kirlakides. Sale at Guilford County Court House High Point on April 15 1940 at 10 00 AM. 10 percent cash at sale. Executor Wachovia Bank and Trust Company.
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N. Main St
W. A. Parham
J. E. Hendrix
CCC
Haw River
Girl Guides
Palace Theatre
Salem Street
DR. X
Humphrey Bogart
Rosemary Lane
Johnny
Tom Brown
Peggy Moran
South Seas
Eyal Sten
Miss Virginia
Ad Ier Heehee SF Nees Talis
Margaret Lindsay
Las Aras
Bob Burns
Missouri
Pete Smith
Rialto
Panama
Sidney Toller
Democrats
CIO
Taft
New Jersey
Dewey
Kansas City
James Cromwell
Canada
Monterey
Mexico
Jean Arthur Melvyn Douglas
Vatican
Pius XII
Wayne Morris
William Gargan
TALE
Cial
U. S
Caribbean Isle
Uncle Sam
Manita Island
Coral Reef
Puerto Rico
Broadhurst
Ocarolina
From
Charlie Chan
Netherlands Indies
Russell
Bertrand Russell
City College of New York
Jean Kay
Kay
Gloria
City College
Bankhead
Florence Bankhead
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
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