Jesse Weaver Dies at Home in Fairfield Section
Jesse H. Weaver prominent Fairfield resident died at his home after a year long illness he was born November 12 1863 in Guilford County the son of James and Sarah Weaver survived by his widow Laura Leonard and four children O R Weaver Parl Weaver Mrs EB M Allred and Eulah Weaver two brothers John W and J O Weaver and six grandchildren funeral services will be at Springfield Friends Church tomorrow at 2 oclock with Clara L Cox and E W Jones officiating burial in the church cemetery
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Jesse H. Weaver
Fairfield
Guilford County
James
Sarah Henderson Weaver
Weaver
Trinity Council
Laura Leonard
O. R. Weaver
Parl Weaver
M. Allred
Eulah Weaver
John W
J. O. Weaver
Springfield
Legionaires Here To Meet Thursday
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will meet at the local legion on College street Thursday night at 7 30 according to post commander David T Yow. Letters about the Legion's objectives are being mailed to ex service men in the community. Veterans are urged to affiliate and recall the buddy spirit of 1917 with Over There and the A E F. Members and area veterans are requested to attend the meeting which promises an enthusiastic program.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
College Street
David T. Yow
Harold Lloyd film to open at Broadway as Kid Brother
Harold Lloyd's The Kid Brother arrives at Broadway, filmed largely in California with Lasky Ranch in Dark Canyon and Avalon Bay contributing scenes. The gentle town setting centers on humor romance and drama with no gunfire, continuing Lloyd's popular, sympathetic character style.
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Harold Lloyd
High Point
California
Lasky Ranch
Dark Canyon
Hollywood
Avalon Bay
Lloyd
Harold
Preshman
Paramount
Markets Edge Higher on Rail Stock Push
Markets rose on continued railroad stock buying with New York Central Western Maryland common and second preferred and Union Pacific up more than a point at the open. Dupont and General Motors gained 1 to 2 points while Baldwin opened about two points lower.
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New York
New York Central
Western Maryland
Union Pacific
Dupont
General Motors
Baldwin
New York cotton opens steady as prices swing early
The New York cotton market opened steady with a narrow range as trading moved from 1428 for July to 1470 for December before slipping to 1422 for July. Southern liquidation appeared absorbed at first but later selling rose, with private cables noting hedge selling and liquidity in Liverpool.
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New York
Liverpool
Trade Calling
Continental
Potatoes Market Movements Across Regions and Stocks
Potatoes in Chicago report steady demand with mixed futures. Old and new stock shipments rise as Wiscon sin rounds and Idaho rus sets show varied pricing. Texas stock firm while Florida demand softens. Spaulding Rose and Texas Bliss varieties lead with strong numbers though overall market tightens.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
Texas
Florida
Chicago Grain Market Sees Wheat Slump Amid Favorable Crop News
Chicago April 4 AP reports domestic crop optimism weighed on wheat as speculative selling followed, with prices closing unsettled to 1 percent lower. Corn and oats were little changed and provisions fell 2 to 20 cents.
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Chicago
Bearish boll weevil report drags New Orleans cotton prices
New Orleans April 4 The bearish boll weevil hibernation report pushed cotton futures down seven to nine points after Monday opening gains. May slipped to 1405 July 1420 and October 1455 while end of first half hour trade held near the lows.
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New Orleans
Vee Tate
Foreign exchange rates mixed with varied quotations
Foreign exchanges show mixed moves with Great Britain at 485 3 8 for demand and 485 8 4 for cables. 60 day bills on banks quoted at 481 9 16, France demand listed as oo 2ehi with limited clarity.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Global Cable Demand and Shipments by Region
The report lists demand and shipment figures by country and city across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Notable entries include Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slovakia Jugo Slavia Austria Roumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal with varied 1- to 4-part figures.
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Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Roumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Wachovia Bank to Move Easter Week in Raleigh
Wachovia Bank and Trust in Raleigh will relocate one block during Easter week to raze the old stand and construct a new building. The temporary move ends when the new structure is ready, returning the bank to its restored original quarters following the renovation.
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Raleigh
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Fayetteville Street
Raleigh Wachovia Bank
Castlebury
Simonds Likely to Get Clemency From Prison Term
Norwood L Simmonds a former Washington DC businessman awaits Governor McLeans return from New York for a pardon hearing. He was sentenced to six years for embezzlement after allegations his associates lost about 50000 due to canceled deeds and forged notes. Four congressmen urged clemency along with numerous letters from affected men.
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Raleigh
Norwood L Simmonds
Washington, D. C
McLean
New York
H. Hovile Link
Simmonds
Cranmer
Beaufort County Superior Court
W. M. Bond
Lindsay Warren
John H. Kerr
Charles L. Abernethy
Edward W. Poll
Supper Meeting For Y W C A Housegirls
The monthly supper meeting of the housegirls at the YWCA is set for tonight. It is the first with new house mother Mrs John Walker who arrived from Spartanburg South Carolina to replace Miss Jennie Scott. The gatherings aim to foster club like spirit within the YWCA building.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
John Walker
Spartanburg
S. C
Jennie Scott
Edwards Business College Certificates Awarded in March
Students in shorthand and typewriting receive certificates and bronze medals. Names include Miss Blanche Younts, Mrs. Margaret Walker, Colin Trogdon, Miss Ada Crawford, and Ira Mc Dowell, detailing their certificate type and honors.
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Edwards Business College
Blanche Younts
Margaret Walker
Colin Trogdon
Ada Crawford
Ira McDowell
St Louis Teammate Rhem Signs One Year Contract
St Louis April 4 Charles Flint Rhem of Rhems 8 C 28 year old pitcher who won 20 games for the world champions St. Louis last season has signed a one year contract President Sam Breadon announced today.
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ST. Louis
Charles Flint Rhem
Rhems
8. C
Hander
Sam Breadon
Guard Against Lung Trouble with Liver Oil Tonic
Physicians report success using Yerkes Palatable Coo Liver Oil to treat stubborn bronchial ailments and severe coughs. The tonic is described as reaching to the roots of trouble and building sturdy flesh.
Prominent Writer Seeks Piedmont Newspaper Field
Hugh S. Fullerton of New York a noted sports writer and Chicago Tribune contributor visits High Point to explore establishing a Piedmont North Carolina newspaper. He arrived yesterday for a vacation and will use High Point as headquarters while examining local opportunities.
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Hugh S. Fullerton
New York
Fullerton
Piedmont
North Carolina
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Liberty
New
Tribune Company
Mr. Fullerton
Joint Girl Reserve Meeting Set Between Schools
A joint meeting of the Girl Reserve corps from Charlotte and High Point high schools is planned for next Monday morning at the local high school. The Junior-Senior Club held a morning meeting approving the idea after a letter from Central High School Charlotte suggested the event. Rebecca Jenkins chairs the program committee and Frances Eshelman chairs the service committee, with committees reporting on fundraising for a summer conference.
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Charlotte
High Point
Central High School
Charlotte Corps
Rebecca Jenkins
Frances Eshelman
Revival Service at Wesley Church Opens Two-Week Event
A two weeks revival started at Wesley Memorial church led by Rev. John W. Moore. He spoke on individual influence from Romans 14 15 and James 5 19 20, urging constructive use of personal character to shape good influence with daily morning and evening services. Special music featured Edith Moore and violinist Virginia Frank. Morning sessions begin 8 am and evening at 7 30 pm, each lasting half an hour, inviting all to attend.
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Wesley Memorial Church
John W. Moore
Moore
John Peacock
J. Gurney Briggs
W. C. Phillips
Edith Moore
Virginia Frank
Chinese Troops Occupy Chinkiang Premises
A dispatch from London reports Chinese troops have occupied the evacuated foreign premises at Chinkiang as of April 4 according to Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Chinkiang
Exchange Telegraph
Appeal for Diversified Crops Highlighted in Review
The April 4 issue of the Agricultural Review published by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture emphasizes diversification of crops to combat overproduction. Commissioner Graham appeals for diversified crops and related articles mark a shift from Market News to Agricultural Review, a department publication.
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Agricultural Review
Guardsmen May Help Conduct the Election in Chicago
A conference between Adjutant General Carlos B. Black Sheriff Charles L. Graydon and Major General Roy D. Keehn raised the possibility that national guardsmen might patrol Chicago streets on Election Day to maintain order. Sheriff Graydon urged Governor Small to prepare troops amid claims that Dever supporters were provoking a riot to hurt Thompson.
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Chicago
Carlos B. Black
Charles LB. Graydon
Graydon
Small Hold
William E. Dever
William Hale Thompson
Black
Roy D. Keehn
Crisis Looms at Hankow as Foreign Crisis Deepens
London April 4 AP report notes another crisis looming at Hankow. Foreign Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that latest reports indicate Japanese concessions there amid rising tensions.
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London
Hankow
Chamberlain
House of Commons
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