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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

3

Eleven Year Old Held For Slaying Of Mother And Children

In Los Angeles authorities hold Chloe Davis eleven as a murder suspect in the hammer slayings of her mother Lolita Bjorkman Davis and three siblings Daphne ten Deborah Ann seven and Marquis three. Police describe her as calm noting inconsistent accounts and a chillingly composed demeanor.

Los Angeles Chloe Davis Edgar Edwards Lolita Bjorkman Davis Dr. River Chloe Captain Edwards

Campaign chatter and political tempers in Raleigh

Raleigh notes report minor incidents of political talk and campaign moves. Maxwell aides mock Broughton while candidate prepares a Waynesville campaign speech and radio address. Governor hopefuls Gravely and Maxwell face public interest amid parades and a lengthy voter pamphlet exchange.

Raleigh John Peeler Broughton Waynesville John Haywood County Asheville

Roads Topics Of Two Candidates

North Carolina road policy dominated two speeches by Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Horton and Maxwell. Horton urged funds to connect county seats including sparsely populated areas, while Maxwell called for a comprehensive statewide road-building program to reclaim neglected provinces and boost underdeveloped communities.

North Carolina la Grange W. P. Horton A. J. Maxwell West Jefferson

Safety Council Meets In Winston Salem Tonight

The central Piedmont Safety Council will meet here tonight in Winston Salem with speakers including three State Industrial Commission members T. A. Wilson chairman Pat Kimsey and Baren Jurney. Frank Gannett Rochester NY newspaper publisher and Republican presidential candidate will speak Tuesday night in Chapel Hill under the Carolina Political Union.

Safety Council Winston-Salem Central Piedmont Safety Council State Industrial Commission T. A. Wilson Pat Kimsey Baren Jurney Gannett Chapel Hill Frank Gannett Rochester N. Y Carolina Political Union University of North Carolina

Lions Club hears Caulten Sawyer on Tobacco Industry

Caulten Sawyer spoke at the weekly Lions Club dinner at the Sheraton Hotel on Tobacco As an Industry. E A Wright introduced the speaker who shared figures on tobacco revenue and its charitable uses. Dr Marvin Slate presided and Miss Doris Koonce provided incidental music.

Lions Club Sheraton Hotel Caulten Sawyer Lion E. A. Wright United States Marvin Slate Doris Koonce

Plans Approved for Spring Lad Night Dance Program

A motion carried to advance plans for a special Spring Lad Night program and dance. Final completion is expected at the next regular meeting of the club.

Night blaze drives 700 from Georgia State Hospital

A fire at the State Hospital for the Insane in Milledgeville, Georgia, forced about 700 patients to evacuate after a restless inmate allegedly started the attic fire by tearing through the ceiling. Dr. T. C. Clodsteller reported the incident and noted potential injuries and property damage were averted.

Milledgeville Th State Hospital T. C. Clodsteler

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Capital Shorts Greensboro Rocky Mount Maxwell Lee Gravely Kinston Commissioner of Revenue Broughton Headquarters Edwards Marquis Daphne Charlotte Durham Gravely Parkton R. E. Marshall Roosevelt National Guard By Robt. Ripley PS Bown G. Price Covington Weslyn Hallock Denver Cole Anton Dubbeldam Dubbeldam Street Dubbeldam Holland Alfred Stevens Marcus Hook Delaware Pennsylvania South Main Street High Point, N Ane S Power Company Lou Prospect Street T. C. Barker Oak Hill High Point Greensboro, N. C Ford Automobile
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