Younger Men of Asheboro: Jack Pugh's lifelong path
Jack Pugh leads in Asheboro as heir to the family funeral business begun by Sheriff Fox. He balances duties with real estate and horses while active in civic groups, school alumni affairs, and church music. A high school and college background shapes his community leadership and sports interests.
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Pugh
Jack Pugh
Papa Jess
Sheriff Fox
J. T. Pu
High Paint College
Jack
Asheboro High School Alumni Association
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Southern Club
Randolph County Young People’s Methodist Union
Young Business Men's Club
Central Methodist Church
Young People’s
Public Given Look At Fort
FORT BRAGG April 7. John Q Public viewed army post displays of fighting equipment. Ninth division artillery showed guns. 3th reconnaissance troop exhibited an armored scout car with machine guns. 3rd medical battalion ran a wartime clearing station.
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Fort Bragg
John Q
9Th Division
39Th
47Th
60Th Infantry
47Th Infantry
67Th Coast Artillery
67Th Field Artillery
Fellowship Of Prayer DR GAIUS GREEN ATKINSON
Dr Gaius Green Atkinson is listed with the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America in a Fellowship Of Prayer notice. The item names the church group and the official body involved in the religious service outreach.
State Supreme Court to hear Calcutt appeal in Raleigh
The State Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Raleigh tomorrow on the appeal of Joseph Calcutt a Fayetteville slot machine distributor convicted in Wake County of violating slot machine laws. Calcutt is under a one year jail term on one count and a two year term suspended on condition of paying a 10000 fine scrapping his business removing slot machines and staying out of politics for three years.
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Raleigh
State Supreme Court
Joseph Calcutt
Fayetteville
Wake County
Calcutt
Fire meter fraud shown in Watertown blaze
In Watertown Massachusetts firefighters amid a blaze in John A. Hedin’s apartment found wiring tapped into an upper floor unit that caused his electric meter to run. The illicit setup dated about fifteen years, allowing Hedin to pay charges for power he did not consume.
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Watertown
Mass
John A. Hedin
Hedin
Break-in Sparks Missing Steak Mystery in Columbus
Mrs. Alay Speakman reported a home invasion in Columbus, Ohio last night. Police said a thief entered, ate her anticipated steak dinner, opened a can of soup, and fled, leaving no further trace.
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Columbus
Alay Speakman
Delectable Life Mix: Business, Sports, Horses and Music
A lively slice of society notes diverse interests in business, sports, and music. It highlights Jack, who impresses older folks and even participates in take-baking, earning a playful reputation for “licking the pan.”
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Jack
Daylight saving history from Willett to World War II
UNCLE RAY'S CORNER explains how William Willett proposed moving clocks forward in spring, the WWI adoption in Britain, and U.S. enactment in 1918 followed by farmer protests. It notes continued use in Britain and Europe, plus a note about a free leaflet and a quirky closing on Louis Schneider keeping his airplane for sale.
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Europe
North America
William Willett
Willett
England
Kent
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
American Congress
Farmer Schneider
Raleigh Biased Dinners Stir Talks of Jobs and Judges
In Raleigh over the weekend the Jackson Day dinner dominated chatter more than speeches by Governor Broughton and Senator Lucas. Officials note many attendees were job hunters or seeking favors, and invitations were given only to $25 contributors. A midwest figure discussed Warlick for Senate, while debates rose about the governor and a possible Washington move. Raleigh also tested Negro registrars and election judges in two precincts, provoking white opposition and sparking a broader look at Negro officials in North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Broughton
Lucas
Wilson Warlick
United States Senate
Reynolds
Hoey
Wake County Elections Board
North Carolina
Cleansing of Temples Urges Spiritual Self-Examination
The essay reflects on Jesus cleansing the temple as a rebuke of religious traders and asks readers to guard and cleanse their own souls. It urges prayer and humility, warning against religion used for pride and power and praising judgment that also brings healing.
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Joss
Firemen free girl as child rides firefighter home
In Helena Montana Shari Surman age 2 became locked in an upstairs room. Firemen arrived led by assistant chief Richard Coe. He forced the door but the girl refused to come. She asked for her piggy bank and climbed onto Coe. He carried her down the ladder with a triumphant child on his shoulders.
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Helena
Mont
Shari Surman
Cee
Richard Coe
Shari
Coe
Casa Habana Revue to Play Paramount Stage Wednesday
George Choos, owner and producer of Casa Habana Revue, a former Ziegfeld competitor, visits to ensure the Latin American show is ready for four Paramount Stage performances starting Wednesday. The act features Rita Marquita and eight numbers, following a history linking Fred Waring and Arch Selwyn, with past runs in Hartford, Boston, and New York.
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George Choos
Ziegfeld
Fred Waring
America
Paramount
Mr. Choos
Arch Selwyn
Jack Buchanan
Gertrude Lawrence
Beatrice Lillie
Lie Ruggles
Fifi Dorsay
Rita Marquita
NBC
Hartford
Boston
New York
Casa Habana
Paramount Theatre
Harrell Woman, 19, Dies in Edenton Auto Crash
Edenton April 7 Mrs J M Harrell aged 19 was killed in an automobile accident in town. The tragedy occurred in the local area with investigators dispatched to the scene and authorities reporting the fatality.
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Edenton
J.M. Harrell
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