Kernersville Holds Easter Sunrise Service Traditions
Kernersville Moravian church marks over six decades with a sunrise service identical to Winston-Salem’s. A 69 instrument band plays antiphonally as cedar avenue leads to the graveyard decorated with flowers. The 5 a.m. church service is followed by a 5:30 a.m. procession to the graveyard. the nave stays open overnight. Increasing attendance draws neighbors from nearby areas to Kernersville.
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Kernersville
Moravian Church
Winston-Salem
Friedland Moravian Church
Winston- Salem
Kerneraville
Flashes Of Life From Various Cities
A series of quirky notes from Monmouth, Pittsburgh and Quincy describe a carrier pigeon returning home after a night out, a Pasadena police chief escorting a suspect, and a new telephone exchange name in Quincy tied to the Adams family. The items blend local color with light, oddball anecdotes.
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Quincy
Mass
of the Navy
John Adams
John Vincy Adams
James to Move to Skyscraper Floor for Timber and Fire Feature
New York financier Arthur Curtiss James and his predecessors have held the same business address for 110 years. He relocates to the 50th floor of a new skyscraper, moving some and irons for a wood burning fireplace, with the feature still under construction.
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New York
Arthur Curtiss James
Ame
Seville King Alfonso Honored as Cigarmaker
In Seville Spain King Alfonso is described as a cigarmaker in an honorary capacity. The report notes his informal craft and the ceremony surrounding the tribute.
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Seville
Spain
Alfonso
Liquid Borosone Advertised for Burn Relief
An old home care ad urges women to treat burns and scalds instantly with Liquid Borosone. It claims rapid relief, infection prevention, and faster healing, urging purchase from Kekerd's of High Point, North Carolina.
Baby Golf Can Be Played on Sunday
Winston-Salem judge rules miniature golf on Sunday does not violate state or city laws. Municipal court dismisses case against two course operators after noting no statute covers the issue.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Thomas Watson
Municipal Court
Watson
Rocket car experiments and parade note in early Brotherhood text
A Brotherhood member marched in the annual parade wearing captain-general uniform. In Berlin a vest pocket automobile, about the size of a two-quart bottle, is described. Max Valier tests a rocket car device with Doctor Paul Heydlandt, using liquid oxygen and gasoline to fuel recoil and smokeless flames.
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The
Brotherhood
Berlin
Max Valier
Paul Heydlandt
Vicomte de Sibour and Vicomtesse Use Train in Abyssinia Visit
In Nairobi the Vicomte de Sibour and his wife, daughter of Gordon Selfridge, travelled by train for the first time in four years after selling their plane during a visit to their Abyssinia farm.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Colony
Africa
Vicomte de Sibour
Vicomtesse
Gordon Selfridge
London
Abyssinia
Beauty accused of nagging leads to divorce bid
Irving Keeler seeks a divorce from Pauline Bradford Hampton of Dallas a former Galveston pulchritude winner who married in October. The article notes she is accused of making him a nervous wreck by nagging.
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San Francisco
Irving Keeler
Pauline Bradford Hampton
Dallas
Galveston
Appeals Court Upholds Citizenship Revocation for Hungarian Barber
The federal circuit court of appeals upholds the revocation of John Tapolcsanyi's citizenship. A Hungarian barber from Terminie Pennsylvania, he has lived in the United States 17 years and is a member of the Communist party. The court said the party's ideas are incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
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Philadelphia
John Tapolcsanyi
Terminie
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Communist Party
United States
Nikanthans Win Society Debate at High Point College
The Nikanthan Literary Society defeated Artemesian Society in the annual inter-society debate. Winners were Nettie Stewart and Lucy Nunnery. Artemesian reps were Rosalia Andrews and Eleanor Young. The question was whether Congress should pass child labor legislation. The Mary E. Young loving cup was awarded to the winning society for one year. the cup is retained after three wins.
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Nikanthan Literary Society
High Point College
Artemesian Society
Nettie Stewart
Lucy Nunnery
Rosalia Andrews
Eleanor Young
Congress
Mary E. Young
Half Million Fish Saved In Wisconsin Delta Slough Rescue
More than 590000 fish were saved by conservation fisheries men in recent weeks from back water sloughs of the Mississippi river on Delta Fish and Fur farm property. The fish trapped in the sloughs were returned to the open river.
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Madison, Wis
Mississippi River
Delta Fish and Fur Farm
Conservation Commission
Lace Edged White Chiffon Blouse with Black Lace Trim
A white chiffon blouse for an older woman features narrow black lace edging and vertical tucks creating a simple front vestee effect. The design emphasizes modesty and refined details suitable for formal wear.
Light from Ursa Major Reaches Earth After 2 Million Years
Ancient starlight from Ursa Major began its journey 2 million years ago and reaches Earth now despite competing speeds. Scientists note the vast distances between stars and the persistent nature of cosmic light.
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Ursa Major
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Pittsburgh
Charles H. Kelly
Pasadena
Cal
William A. Coleman
Kelly
Oleman
Kekerd's of
High Point
N. C
Nikanthans
OLD Homestead Packing CO
Beck
Zachary
Belk-Stevens CO
Paris
I Timmen
Chic New
Children’s Star
Lavoe
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