Father And Son Perish In Davidson Blaze
Albert W. Hunt and his son Willis Hunt died in a house fire at their Davidson County mansion near Lexington. Betty Hunt escaped by leaping from a roof to seek help as flames engulfed the 14 year old home. Sheriff and coroner confirmed the fatalities while crowds watched smoldering ruins and delayed body recoveries in the Emmons township area near the Randolph county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Apr
Albert W. Hunt
Emmons Township
Lexington
Willis
Betty Hunt
Alf Hunt
James A. Leonard
R. V. Yakeley
Nersville
Randolph County
Fire sparked by oil stove causes minor damage near railway station
A small fire started by an oil stove in a house on West Green Street near the H. P. T. and D. railway station last night at nine o'clock caused only slight damage. Firemen from three companies and the big aerial truck responded, but the blaze was extinguished before any headway was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Green Street
Beverage Company Robbery At Lexington Ave Plant
The Southern Beverage company at 117 119 West Lexington avenue was robbed last night. A plate glass front door was broken to gain entry and over $100 in cash and checks were stolen. The cash box containing more than $40 in currency and $60 in checks was recovered in the main office. President M C Rowland reported the theft to police this morning. no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Lexington Avenue
Southern Beverage Company
M. C. Rowland
Mrs Lucy J Lucas of Seagrove Dies at 85
Mrs Lucy J Lucas 85 of Seagrove died March 31 at her home on Star route. Funeral services were held April 1 at the residence by Elder Williams of Greensboro and Elder Nance of Seagrove, with burial in the family cemetery. A Primitive Baptist, she had belonged to Suggs Creek church 45 years and is survived by three daughters and two sons including Miss Alice Lucas of High Point and granddaughters Fausta Blanche and Mattie Bolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy J. Lucas
Isaac Lucas
Seagrove
Williama
Greensboro
Nance
Easter Program At Bales Church Near Jamestown
A special Easter program will be given at Bales Memorial church near Jamestown tomorrow night at 8 o clock. A male quartet from High Point will lead the singing and the public is invited to attend.
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Bales Memorial Church
Jamestown
High Point
Man Sues for 9000 Over Auto Truck Crash Injuries
A. C. Causey files a 5000 damage suit in municipal court on behalf of his 20 year old son Claud Causey for injuries from a November collision at Kearns and Park streets. The Ford coupe was struck by a truck driven by O. J. McLeod of Modern Furniture Co. Incidents include a lacerated forehead, eight stitches, a demolished car, and recurring headaches. Causey alleges the truck drove recklessly and over the speed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Furniture Company
A. C. Causey
Kearns
Claud
Park Streets
Chad Causey
Glenn
O. J. McLeod
Causey
Denton Teams Win Debating Contest At Home
Denton high school negative side defeated Hasty high school in a state wide triangular debate on independence for the Philippine Islands. Helen Crawford Allen Surratt led the Denton negative, with judges Judge Lewis E Teague Mayor C A York and Horace Haworth. Denton also beat Churchland high school to enter the Davidson county championship race and qualify for finals at Chapel Hill. Hoyt Wood Everett Stout spoke for Denton affirmative with Churchland represented by Louise Beck and Henrietta Wilson. Grover L Angel coached both Denton teams and B L West coached Hasty.
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Denton High School
United States
Philippine Islands
Hasty High School
Here
University of North Carolina
Denton
Helen Crawford
Allen Surratt
Stella Moore
Emeline Owens
Lewis E. Teague
C. A. York
Horace Haworth
Alo
Churchland High School
Chapel Hill
Hoyt Wood
Everett Stout
Louise Beck
Henrietta Wilson
Grover L. Angel
B. L. West
Charters Granted for Two High Point Projects in Raleigh
High Point businessmen secure charters from the secretary of state in Raleigh. Carolina Fairs Incorporated of Greensboro aims to run fairs expos and carnivals with 10000 par value stock and 100 shares. Initial subscriptions total 35 shares by Harry Raymond George T. Penny and T. M. Stanton and others. Manns of Thomasville Incorporated plans retail and wholesale drug business with 50000 capital. 400 subscribed by A. C. Cecil D. A. Dowdy Charles W. McAnally and G. Frank Murr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Raleigh
Carolina Fairs, Incorporated
Greensboro
Harry Raymond
George T. Penny
T. M
Col R. B. Terry Admitted To Local Hospital Today
Col R. B. Terry, ill at home for several weeks, was admitted to High Point hospital today. His condition is reported somewhat improved in the past few days, with Dr. H. B. Hiatt serving as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Terry
High Point Hospital
Col. Terry
H. B. Hiatt
Office To Close Easter Monday In Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem Southbound Railway announces its commercial office will close all day Monday in observance of the Easter holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Easter Services Across City Churches Mark Resurrection Week
Easter plans fill High Point churches with sermons cantatas and pageants led by Christian Endeavor First Methodist and various congregations including First Presbyterian St Marks and Wesley Memorial. Special cantatas and sunrise and evening services feature choirs, soloists, and memorial tributes to late choir members Sunday morning through evening.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Sandy Ridge
C. EB
Eloise Best
Lutheran Church
High Point
First Methodist Protestant Church
L. R. Peacock
First Presbyterian Church
High Point Christian Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
Wesley Memorial
First Reformed Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Salvation Army
Blake
Rocky Mount
Africa
West End Baptist
West End
First Presbyterian
Charles Haddon Nabers
Job
Old Jerusalem
Dan W. Smith
Church School
Otlock
St. Mark's
St. Mark's M. E
East Washington Street
Geo. F. Allen
William Holt
Elizabeth Smith
Ava M. Robinson
Reformed Church
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
J. Gurney Briggs
Adelaide Crowell
Daniel Protheroe
Hoskine
Urney Briggs
Wi "E. Jones
W. C. Phillips
Wesley Memorial Choir
Epwo League
St. Edward's Church
East Green Street
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrred
Ashford
the Temple
Knapp
Hopkins
Christ Risen
Herbert
Conrad
Central Friends Central Friends Sunday School
Brotherhood
Horace Haworth
Tom Alderman Sykes
Victor
Nevin
Eva G. Campbell
Guilford College
Central Friends Congregation
Banana immune from disease as no insect attacks it
A concise notice states no insect will attack the banana and that it remains immune from disease. The brief asserts the fruit's protection against pests and illness.
Leaf pores regulate tree moisture evaporation
Each leaf on a tree has pores that open and close to manage evaporation of excess moisture, helping regulate the plant's water loss.
Traffic Woes Highlighted By traveling Man In High Point
A traveling official from McGraw-Hill cites North Main street and Montlieu avenue as dangerous intersections in High Point North Carolina. He urges a strict crackdown on red light violations and double parking after narrowly avoiding accidents caused by careless drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
New York City
South
North Carolina
South Main Street
North Main Street
Montlieu Avenue
High Point
Three Reds Seek New Trial In Chattanooga Riot Case
Three communists Harry Gordon Maryon and Elizabeth Lawson sought a new trial on inciting to riot in an unemploy ment demonstration in Chattanooga Tennessee. They were fined 500 each for Gordon and Miss Dalton and 200 for Miss Lawson. They indicated appeal to the U S Supreme Court if needed. Georgia prosecutors plan death penalty on related capital charges in Atlanta. Vagrancy charges were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Izers
Harry Gordon
Maryon
Elizabeth Lawson
United States Supreme Court
Gordon
Miss Dalton
Miss Lawson
Atlanta
Georgia
New York
Bears star George Trafton seeks divorce amid abuse claim
Chicago football center George Trafton says his wife whipped him with a ginger ale bottle and hurled a chair and a carving knife during a dispute. He weighs 230 pounds. she 110. In Muskogee Oklahoma a freight train carrying a payload met a president’s special train. the president M H Cahill of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad sat on a side track and was 20 minutes late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Trafton
Chicago Bear
Arthur
Shires
George
Muskogee
Okla
M. H. Cahill
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
Cne
Insomnia Study Sparks 100 Hour Contribution at State University
Athens Ga reports inmates Harry Gerofsky of Trenton New Jersey and Wendell Morris of Pensacola Florida exploring long insomnia exposure with science aims. Subjects lost slight weight and endured mild headaches as researchers await further results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Harry Gerofsky
Trenton
N. J
Wendell P. Morris
Pensacola
Fla
Browning Walks Into License Bureau Amid Wedding Question
Edward W. Browning, husband of "Peaches," enters the license bureau as reporters rush in. Asked about a license, he confirms and is teased with asks about marriage. He replies he is going fishing, showing a humorous, lighthearted scene.
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New York
Edward W. Browning
New Toy Styles on View in Santiago Tomorrow
In Santiago Chile new warm toy styles will be on view tomorrow marking the arrival of fall. The event showcases seasonal designs and prompts interest from shoppers seeking cozy playthings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Carnival of imagination to feature Love theme in New York society fete
Society fete titled carnival of imagination will use Love as its central theme. Mrs. William Gaston formerly Rosamond Pinchot will embody Love and meet youth at the altar. Youth represented by John Lodge grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge. Mahatma Garidhi appears as symbol of love of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Gaston
Rosamond Pinchot
John Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mahatma Garidhi
Woman Dies in Spartanburg Greenville Auto Crash
SPARTANBURG S C April 4 Mrs R H Evans 22 of Greenville S C was killed and three others injured in an automobile accident today on the Spartanburg Greenville highway five miles from here Evans was among the occupants of the car The vehicle was driven by Co D Hamrick Cramerton N C Other passengers were Wade Pearce and Howard Austin all injured slightly A coroner s jury ruled the crash unavoidable
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Spartanburg
S. C
R. H. Evans
Greenville
Spartanburg-Greenville
Evans
Co. D. Hamrick
Cramerton
N. C
Wade Pearce
Howard Austin
Emergency Help Phone Line Seeks Local Jobs
City employment drive runs through the Emergency Committee for Employment based at City Hall. Call 2039 to report needed work such as cooking cleaning grounds or repairs. Mrs Price and staff answer and coordinate help calls to relieve unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Committee
City Hall
W. E. Price
Jocelyn Lee Granted Divorce and Alimony in Los Angeles
Los Angeles April 4. Film actress Jocelyn Lee wins a divorce from director Luther Reed with custody of two children and alimony of 100 a week. Judge Joseph P. Sproul finds Reed not guilty of infidelity and rules Lee's conduct not above reproach, noting many charges not proved. Reed seeks divorce and custody. Lee seeks decree, children, and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jocelyn Lee
Luther Reed
Miss Lee
Joseph P. Sproul
Reed
Ivan St. John
St. John
Walter M. Kiiman
Bank Robbers Take 36000 From Mercantile State Bank
Two men held up the Mercantile State Bank on South Broad street in Philadelphia destroying doors and forcing the president cashier and two women employees into a basement room before fleeing with about 36000. Officials said the loss is covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mercantile State Bank
South Broad Street
Russo
In One Ton of Sea Water There Are 187 Pounds of T
A cited measure states that a ton of sea water contains 187 pounds of a substance represented as t. The statement implies a proportion or extraction claim about salinity or dissolved matter in ocean water.
Brothers Given Fourteen Years In Lingle Murder Case
Leo V Brothers, a St. Louis gangster, was found guilty of the Alfred Lingle murder by a Chicago jury after 27 hours of deliberation and sentenced to 14 years. Defense plans a new trial while civic leaders hail the verdict as a blow to gangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alfred Lingle
Leo V. Brothers
Sabath
St. Louis
Illinois
Brothers
Lingle
Louis Piquett
Patrick Roche
Tribune
Rose Jessen
Betty Cook
Confer Over Plans For Building Road Connecting Parks
Fifty delegates from Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Tennessee and West Virginia met to discuss a road system linking Shenandoah Great Smoky and Mammoth Cave national parks. The conference aimed to promote coordinated routes across the five states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shenandoah, Great Smoky
Mammoth Cave National Parks
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
Administrator's Notice for Louisa Lowe Estate
Administrator for Louisa Lowe invites all claims against the deceased to be shown at 125 Virginia Avenue High Point NC by April 4 1932. Those indebted should pay promptly. Notice dated March 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Lowe
Guilford County
North Carolina
Virginia Avenue
High Point
N. C
N. H. Lowe
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Davidson Blaze
Albert W. and
Willis Hunt
West Broad
Elwood Cafe
East High Street
Star Welding & Repair CO
East Russell St
Bales
DIAL
Guilford Radio
North Wrenn
Peteow and
Burnie
Greensage
J. E. Black
Cable St
Ll Sales and Service
Wilson Motor Company
F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank
Edwin A. Penick
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
North Main and
Farriss
Kearns Street
Modern Furniture Co
Hasty
Churchland High
Logal Capital
Carolina Fairs, Incc
Mann’s of Thomasville, Inc
REDS
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Ramsay MacDonald
Hilda Cameron
Buenos Aires
Sebastian Rez
Lovn
Senor Alvarez
Lcs Chewster Xasee
Elsie
Kate
Winchester
Chester
Thrift
Our Sixty
of Thrift
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
the Commercial National Bank
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