Erie Boy Scout Paul Siple earns Byrd expedition honor
Sea Scout Paul A. Siple of Erie Pennsylvania, youngest on the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, won the highest commendation from Admiral Byrd for his two years of service. He served on ships and as an able seaman, drove dog teams, trained pups, and proved a valuable crew member during the voyage from New York to Dunedin and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul A. Siple
Erie
Admiral Byrd
New York
Hackney
High Point
Siple
Byrd
America
Dunedin
New Zealand
Anarctica
Individua
Sea Scout
Boy Scouts of América
Paul
Siple Returns From Antarctic Expedition Voyage
Paul A. Siple of Erie Pennsylvania sea scout and zoologist in Byrd expedition crew travels aboard the City of New York on the way home from Wellington to the United States. He helps penguin transport and penguin care en route to New York with planned stop at Tahiti and Panama Canal. Local Boy Scouts greet him in Dunedin and Canal Zone planning a welcome.
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Bay of Whales
Paul
Larsen
Wellington
States
New Zealand
Byrd
Siple
Dunedin
C. A. Larsen
United States
W. F. Meedk
City of
New York
Papeete
Tahiti
Eleanor Bolling
Pacific
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
R. A. Wheeler
J. A. Kremmer
Pinehurst Guests Dine at Asheboro in Spring Social
A luncheon at Sunset avenue Asheboro hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Laurin Crawford drew sixteen friends many from Pinehurst where they had golfed. The Friday afternoon club met at Miss Ethel Lovett's home on Dixon street with readings and a Williamsburg restoration talk followed by a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Laurin Crawford
Sunset Avenue
Pinehurst
W. L. Loy
Ridgeway
N. Y
E. A
George Wildernuth
Brooklyn
J. C. Bossong
New York City
Dr. Barnes
Messrs. Russell
Flemming
Johnson
Stanford
Ethel Lovett
Dixon Street
Rhodes Moffitt
Irving S. Cobb
Williamsburg
J. M. Caviness
Lucy Leigh Lovett
Mary Moffitt
Asheboro Notices and Social Roundup Highlight Local Visits
Donna Lee Loflin finished a third table as Mrs. W. L. Lambert won the club prize and Mrs. R. C. Lewallen led visitors in high score. Betsy Ross and Catherine Whittesley of Mary Baldwin visited home and traveled back with the Rosses to Richmond. Asheboro attendees at Miss Louise Swaim’s Salem College piano recital included Esther Ross, Louie Jones, Exie Callicutt, Mabel Cox, Lola Moffitt and many others plus Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lee Loflin
W. L. Lambert
R. C. Lewallen
Betsy Ross
Mary Baldwin College
Arthur Ross
Asheboro
Louise Swaim
Salem College
Esther Ross
Louie Jones
Exie Callicutt
Mabel Cox
Lola Moffitt
Lacy Lewis
J. S. Lewis
W. M. Ridge
Wm. C. Hammer
H. B. Copenhaver
Hal Walker
Jane Page Walker
J. W. Swaim
Saim
State Pilgrimage to Washington Begins This Week
Arrangements are set for a state wide pil grimage to Washington by night school members from Asheville Salisbury High Point and Durham Miss Eva Edgerton says the High Point party of 60 leaves Wednesday at 6 am Asheville party of about 85 will join in Greensboro at 5 pm They will tour sites en route and in Washington meet President Hoover attend a National Federation luncheon and be photographed on the capitol steps Thursday A telegram from Asheville confirms public support and asks for notable home work books or equivalents for display
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Washington
Asheville
Salisbury
High Point
Durham
Eva Edgerton
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
J. M. Day
C. H. Bartlett
A. C. Reynolds
Buncombe County
National Capital
Hoover
National Federation of Women's Clubs of America
Capitol Steps
Elizabeth C. Morris
Why Palms On Palm Sunday and Lent Observance
Palm Sunday reflections explain the tradition of blessing and keeping palms through Lent. The piece notes Lent as a time for intensive spiritual living and the palms as a reminder to press on toward a higher standard of feeling, thinking, and service throughout the year.
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Jerusalem
God
Rio Grande Valley Citrus Crop Doubles Production
Houston AP reports a 100 percent rise in citrus fruit production over 1929 as the lower Rio Grande valley season closes. Growers say five thousand carloads of citrus fruits were shipped from the area this year.
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Houston, Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Coast Artillery Unit Sets Fort Moultrie Training Dates
The 25th regiment of the coast artillery national guard will hold its training camp at Fort Moultrie South Carolina from July 13 to 27. Colonel K S McClelland, commanding officer, has announced.
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Wilmington
The
Coast Artillery, National Guard
Fort Moultrie
S. C
K. S. McClelland
More Safes For Finland Growth Spurs Bank Security Needs
Washington reports Finland has seen rapid growth in finance and business in recent years, creating a need for additional safe storage facilities.
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Finland
Washington
Castle Crangen for Sale in Po merania Germany
A German castle named Castle Crangen near a lake and surrounded by park and woods is for sale. The property in Po merania is modernly fitted and includes 11 bathrooms, offered at 625000 dollars.
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Berlin
Crangen
Pomerania
Special fish car built in Wilmington for hatchery shipping
A specially constructed railroad car in Wilmington will transport fish from hatcheries to lakes and rivers. The Bureau of Fisheries expects to spend about $65,006 on the vehicle, which aims to improve distribution for the fishery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Bureau of Fisheries
Music Elimination Contest Held Here
Students from B and C high schools in Guilford Alamance Davidson and Randolph counties competed for state contest spots in Greensboro April 24 and 25. BurlingtonColfax Ramseur and Jamestown sent piano contestants with Fletcher Moore first. Talbert King won violin. Alma Burgess soprano. Gladys Love contralto. Jennings Hill bass. Bessemer Guilford Colfax Ramseur and Pleasant Garden earned various choir and quartet prizes. Only class B and C schools competed. class A will join state contest without preliminaries.
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Guilford
Alamance
Davidson
Randolph
Greensboro
Elon
Colfax
Jamestown
Ramseur
Burlington
Fletcher Moore
Talbert King
Alma Burgess
Pleasant Garden
Gladys Love
Denton
Jennings Hill
Alemance City
Bessemer
Ful
Lewis L. Stookey
Stookey
Easter Gifts and Fashion Highlights from Local Shops
The piece highlights Easter flowers from Hamilton Florist with lilies and corsages, plus plant varieties and fresh arrangements. It reviews fashion items from Miller’s, Quality Shoe Store, I Miller hosiery, Gage hats at Joanne Shops, and a selection of dresses and lingerie, emphasizing quality and reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Florist
Hamilton
Joanne
Moore's Book Store Offers Easter and Gift Items
Moore's Book Store features Easter cards for family and sweethearts, new lamps in pewter and pottery, candlesticks, tallies and place cards, Peter Rabbit books for children, and bric-a-brac ideal for bridge prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Beau
Miss Moore
Moderne Wave at Sheraton Beauty Shop Five Dollar Offer
The Sheraton Beauty Shop promotes a five dollar Moderne wave including a shampoo and finger wave. It claims the process is satisfactory and can be done at home with Easter appointments available for new and regular customers alike.
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Sheraton Beauty Shop
Key Turns in Door Lock Failures Lock Knob Spinning
A described door lock fails when a key is rotated. The knob spins freely without engaging the latch, preventing the door from opening. No additional details on the lock type or location are provided.
AMERICAN VAUDEVILLE JUBILEE PROMISES SURPRISE
A big surprise awaits at the American this week as Vita phon e presents a diverse and thoroughly enjoyable vaudeville program. Vita phon e is praised for advancing talking pictures and this one is highly recommended as the news spreads and seating fills up.
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Vitaphone
Sleeve styles dominate in major store collection
A leading store showcases varied sleeve designs with puff and bell shapes on afternoon chiffon and georgette frocks. Elbow length sleeves with flare appear widely, while three piece suits feature sheer blouses and nipped-in waist coats with tuck blouses in white, black, or colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgette
Spring Fashion Dots and Dashes Highlight Youthful Chic
Dotted dresses and hats lead spring styles with white accents on pastel pastels. Buttoned jackets, chiffon and lace gowns, blue fox trimmed coats, black accessories, and bold green and blue tones shape the season. Paris moods and polka dots mark smart wear with fitted waists and high belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Chanel
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Antarctic
Mrs. Laurin Crawford
J. T. Lewallen
E. H. Steers
HH. Norwood Bowne
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Moore's Book Store
Jarrett Stationery CO
North Wrenn Street
Worth
Gordon
Miller’s
I. Miller
Golden Art
Marge
Tom Thumb
Little Club
Ee Junior Deb
Weau
Cor
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