High Point YMCA Hosts Annual Gym Exhibition
The High Point YMCA held its annual gymnasium exhibition at the East Russell Street building. About 80 men and boys demonstrated calisthenics, apparatus work, drills, tumbling, and pyramid building before a gallery of over 250 spectators.
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Frank Armfield
Marvin Davis
John Douglas
Ninety Three Marathon Runners Trek 45 Miles Toward Glenrio
Ninety three athletes remain in the Los Angeles to New York marathon moving 45 miles toward Glenrio to reach Texas. Arne Suominen of Detroit maintains first in elapsed time at 177.45.45 for 1,070.6 miles, leading Andrew Payne of Claremor Oklahoma by over four hours. Seth Gonzales of Denver won yesterday’s 34.3 lap from Kirk to Kirk covering 4:26.30, ranking fortieth in elapsed time.
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A's to discard white elephant on uniforms soon
Connie Mack says the Philadelphia Athletics will stop wearing the white elephant symbol after next Wednesday. The uniforms will be trimmed in royal blue with the letter A replacing the elephant, a style last worn in 1914 when the A's won the pennant.
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Connie Mack
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Pirates Pitcher Carmen Hill Likely Out Weeks
Carmen Hill, the Pirates hurler chosen for the opening game in St. Louis, may be out for several weeks after a vertebra was misplaced. A Los Angeles specialist told Manager Bush the pitcher cannot be used until the vertebra realigns.
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Poultry Shipments Reach Record Volume This Season
Raleigh April 3. Carlots of poultry shipped this season total 1 284 432 pounds, bringing 256 886 dollars in cash to farmers. State Department of Agriculture reports the sales were made with cooperation from county agents and vocational teachers. This year's shipments run about 50 percent ahead of last year.
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Rosenwald Visits Raleigh for 4000th Rosenwald School Dedication
Julius Rosenwald of Chicago arrives in Raleigh to attend the dedication of the Berry O'Kelly Training School full high school building at Method. The event marks the 4000th Rosenwald school milestone with plans for tomorrow's ceremony.
Compact house plan by R C Hunter Brothers Architects
The design fits a forty foot lot with garage maid's room dining alcove and large wardrobes. Its stairs porch and grade entrance maximize space while limiting halls. Exterior features stucco with timbering, cost about 8600, House A-162, full plans available from Building Editor.
Rain hoped to battle Arkasas forest fires in 1930s era
Rain was desperately awaited by forest rangers and volunteers as Arkansas faced its most severe fires in two national forests. One death was reported the infant son of Jim Tilley in Baxter County. Front reports warned of new outbreaks even as older fires showed signs of control.
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Vinegar Additive Said to Cut Fat in Doughnuts
A tip notes that adding a tablespoonful of vinegar to the lard while cooking doughnuts prevents them from soaking up excess fat. The suggestion aims to improve frying quality and reduce greasiness.
Ben-Hur at Broadhurst Shows Spectacle Rich in Scale
MGM's Ben-Hur fills a three day Broadhurst run with epic scope and technical feats. Ramon Navarro Betty Bronson Francis X. Bushman May McAvoy Claire McDowell Carmel Myers lead a star cast in a lavish adaptation noted for the chariot race sea battle and grand set pieces.
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Betty Bronson
Francis X. Bushman
May McAvoy
Claire McDowell
Kathleen Key
Carmel Myers
Nigel de Brulier
Mitchell Lewis
Frank Currier
Greensboro man is Oak Ridge speaker
J B Latham of Greensboro delivered an inspiring address to Oak Ridge cadets on Sunday morning focusing on duty to God and neighbor governed by the golden rule. Funeral postponement affects the parade. Pauline Clark dies, Mollie Bradfield dies, James B Clark founded Oak Ridge Institute in 1852.
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Oak Ridge Institute
Sinclair denies plan to sell racing stables
New York April 3. Harry F. Sinclair states he has no intention of selling his racing stables and will keep his horses racing under the Rancocas stable colors as before.
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New York
Harry F. Sinclair
Rancocas
Preacher Decries Social Cards as Police Court News
Lexington minister Rev. N G Bethea labeled social news about prize games as police court material, urging daily religious sacrifice beyond Lent. The State Street Methodist Protestant church plans a pageant The Garden of the Resurrection next Sunday with Mrs F J Cox directing.
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N. G. Bethea
State Street Methodist Protestant Church
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State Street
Garden of the Resurrection
F. J. Cox
Art Exhibition at Biltmore Draws National Interest
Asheville April 3 Pictures by professional and amateur artists from across the country are being received for public exhibition at the Kenilworth galleries, Biltmore, the week of April 23. Masterpieces with vibrant coloring by internationally known artists have already arrived, and preparations for display and lighting are underway. The show promises a feast of landscape and garden paintings set against mountain azaleas and rhododendron scenes.
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Cardus praised by Lexington woman for health relief
Mrs J H Nichols of 513 Elms Tree Lane Lexington says Cardus helped her in two episodes of poor health. She describes severe side pains nerves pain and sleepless nights and credits Cardus as a splendid tonic made from vegetal ingredients available at drug stores NC-190
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The Maccabees and Jewish Leaders of the Century BC
The Maccabees were a fan of Jewish leaders of the century B C. The note highlights their veneration for leaders during that era and hints at the historical context of Jewish resistance and leadership.
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