Culture call as NC bids commerce invest in arts
Dr. A. R. Newsome of the North Carolina Historical Commission urged Asheville clubs that the state should concentrate manuscripts, libraries, museums, and artistic collections in a new Raleigh building to boost education, history, patriotism, and citizenship. He pressed for county libraries, local historical societies, post 1790 documentary material, and more archival space to foster a renaissance in North Carolina history.
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Asheville
North Carolina
A. R. Newsome
North Carolina Historical Commission
Pen and Plate Club
Raleigh
Newsome
W.L. Saunders
Walter Clark
Historical Commission
I Could Scarcely Drag Around to Do My Housework
Mrs. B. C. Paul of Spartanburg South Carolina reports severe fatigue and nervous weakness that hindered daily chores. After using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription four bottles relieved distress and the condition did not return. She endorses the medicine and provides trial tablet offer and clinic mailing details.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Dr. ‘Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Oldtimers Wed London Minister Secretly Marries
Reverend Arthur Russell Blackett aged 86 secretly wed Winifred Herrick, a 39 year old parishioner, in a private ceremony. The marriage surprised church members and marks a new chapter for the elderly pastor and his flock.
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London
Arthur Russell Blackett
Winifred Herrick
Georgette Blouses Return with Frilled Details
The georgette blouse is back featuring neck ruffles and frilly details designed to pair with spring suits. Pale pink is a popular shade for wearing with blue or black ensembles.
Jefferson coroner's jury orders arrest in Ellis Martin death
Wes Kemp is to be apprehended following an inquest by a coroner's jury into Ellis Martin's shooting death near Jefferson. A separate report notes Mrs. Sarah Grison of New Bern died of illness in her husband’s automobile en route to Newton.
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Jefferson, N. C
Wes Kemp
Ellis Martin
Sarah Grison
New Bern
Here
Newton
N. C
Tragedy at North Carolina Farm After Tractor Overturns
Herman S Summings 22 is killed when a tractor overturns on his father’s farm near LeIn North Carolina. In Thomasville J Walter Lambeth a manufacturer withdraws as candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination in the seventh district.
Farmer Lee Dies After Truck Overturns In South Carolina
Lee, a 27 year old farmer, was fatally injured when the truck he was driving overturned in Frc EY S C AP report from Arthur.
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Lee
Farmer
S. C
Arthur
State College Announces Industrial Engineering Course
State college adds a new Industrial Engineering program starting next September. The course complements existing Industrial Management, focusing on production, processes, machinery, power, and operations with social science study. Prof. H. B. Shaw will advise as director of the Engineering Experiment Station.
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Raleigh
School of Engineering
State College
H. B. Shaw
Engineering Experiment Station
Lassiter To Wage An Intensive Campaign
LEXINGTON April 18. B F Lassiter of Thomasville, who entered the race for the democratic nomination for sheriff of Davidson county weeks ago, announces he will conduct an active countywide campaign. Maj James A Leonard of this city also seeks the nomination and is highly active. Both candidates are strong and the contest is expected to be close with supporters in their home towns and rural areas.
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Lexington
B. F. Lassiter
Thomasville
Davidson County
James A. Leonard
Davidson Eounty
Texas Trappers Predict Bumper Alligator Hide Crop
Texas trappers forecast a bumper alligator hide crop as warm conditions and abundant prey bolster gator populations. Reports suggest improved harvest prospects across river regions and potential price impacts for hides and processing.
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Texas
Ileana's Thriller Takes Vows Tuesday
Chicago dispatch reports Newland De Pauw Knight a Culver Military academy cadet who escorted Princess Ileana in 1927 will marry Virginia Bush Voyles of New Albany Indiana next Tuesday. Knight later worked at a Chicago bank and he revived Ileana when a truck nearly struck their car during the 1927 Indianapolis visit.
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Chicago
Culver Military Academy
Ileana
Newland de Pauw Knight
Neana
Queen Marie
Knight
Indianapolis
Leana
Virginia Bush Voyles
New Albany
Ind
Intensified Accident Prevention Program Formed By Motor Club
Raleigh officials and Governor Gardner to hear plan by the Carolina Motor Club outlining a Citizens Traffic squad and drivers schools as core elements of a broad safety campaign. The drive seeks national scope and cites rising traffic casualties over two years, with a luncheon for state officials.
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Motor Club
Raleigh
The
Carolina Motor Club
Gardner
C. W. Roberts
Roberts
Chas. S. Wallace
Morehead City
Taffeta Ribbon Colors For Evening Gowns
Taffeta ribbons in wide sizes add smart touches to evening gowns. New colors pair with white and beige lace or fabric gowns, including cerise bright blue chartreuse linen and gold capucine.
Charm ing little cutaway suit and dressy blouse
Fashion notes describe a small cutaway suit with a longer back coat and a matching sleeveless blouse in white point d esprit. The ensemble emphasizes coordinated tailoring and a chic, dressy look suitable for formal wear.
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Asheville Society
New York
Union Square
William Z. Foster
Robert Minor
Grover Whalen
Oldtimers
Georgette
High Point Enterprise
Bible Distribution
Christ
Carolina News Briefs
Lassiter
Uptown
West Broad Street
America
Shell
Marine Oil Company
High Point
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