Shelby Turns To Preacher Governed City in Ohio Reform
Shelby Ohio shifts to a preacher led city government under Mayor D B Young and Police Chief LeRoy Coffey. Young negotiated a water company purchase and an WPA loan to modernize the power plant while Coffey, an Ashland College theology student, organized a radio system cruisers and a training range. Coffey plans college mornings and policing afternoons as Young preaches Sundays.
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Shelby
D. B. Young
LeRoy Coffey
Young
Coffey
Ashland College Theological
Manfield, CO
Raleigh Primary Nominates Iseley Barnes and Fountain
Raleigh April 20 Mayor George A Iseley was renominated in the biennial city primary along with city Judge Wiley G Barnes and Public Safety Commissioner T K Fountain. Public Works Commissioner S J Ferguson who had a plurality but no majority will face Ed M Barton as his nearest opponent.
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Raleigh
George A. Iseley
Wiley G. Barnes
Public Safety
T. K. Fountain
Public Works
S. J. Ferguson
Ed M. Barton
North Carolina High School Music Contest Nears Opening
Dr. Wade Brown, music director, announced about 4,000 students are expected in Greensboro for the 18th annual North Carolina high school music contest. The event runs through Friday, with 3,697 participants last year. Also noted is Astra’s 1911 three plane powered by a 75 horsepower Renault engine, the first in a series of triplanes.
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Greensboro
Wade Brown
Astra
Study course begun at Green Street Baptist Church
A one week Baptist Training Union study course opened at Green Street Baptist Church with 132 participants across eight divisions. Director John Reavis cited a strong faculty and broad public access though enrollment focused on that church. Sessions run through the week with officers and juniors taught by named instructors from the B T U manuals.
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Baptist Training Union
Green Street Church
Green Street Baptist Church
John Reavis
Reavis
Walter E. Crissman
Roy Denson
Gladys Ellington
J. O. House
Pearl
Glorifying Yourself: Skin Care Advice From Alicia Hart
Edythe Thorn ton McLeod explains pores cannot close but must be kept active by circulation. Proper cleansing and astringent use help maintain small pores and prevent blackheads. Night cream, mild paste, or plastic masques aid oily or dull skin while diet affects complexion.
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Alicia Hartner
Edythe Thornton McLeod
Miss McLeod
Chain ballast sustains St Pauls Cathedral dome in London
A stainless steel chain measuring 450 feet in length and weighing about 30 tons serves as ballast to hold the dome of St Pauls Cathedral in place, securing the ancient structure against movement or collapse.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Post Office Count Cited Amid Breath Scent Claim
A claim cites over 45,000 post offices in the United States as a context while another note refers to Garlie scenting the breath for 72 hours, indicating a mix of statistics and product assertion in the snippet.
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United States
Rotarians to End Meeting at 15th District Convention
Delegates to the 15th annual convention of Rotary District 26 prepared to end their meeting with a final business session. George Klimes of Birmingham was elected Governor to succeed Col. Harry M. Mayers. Greenville, D. C. columnist John M. Holmes spoke last night on American views of Europe, arguing liberty is valued more in the US and autocracy is the result of Europe’s hunger.
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Huntsville
Ala
Rotary District
Europe
Holmes
Banquet and club activities in Pickett Mills area
The Quality Club and Sunshine Club hosted a joint banquet at the Community House on April 16 with 89 guests. A Girl Reserves program and Boy Scouts spoke, and W A Hunt introduced Mrs O Quinn and R H Walker gave the closing address. The Pickett Cotton Mills team lost 6 to 5 to Hanes Spinning Company in Hanes, planning revenge at the home game April 24. The girls softball team planned to travel to Salisbury but the game was called off. The Girl Reserves met April 15 with a musical program and tie material distributed. Troop 23 scouts prepared for the May 1 Court of Honor and summer camp at Camp Uwharrie. The Garden Club met at the Library, and local personals note birthday celebrations and visits among residents.
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Quality Club
Sunshine Club
W. A. Hunt
O'Quinn
R. H. Walker
Pickett Cotton Mills
Hanes Spinning Company
Hanes
Pickett
Salisbury
Boy Scouts
Camp Uwharrie
Scribe
Jack Grayson
A. Jones
J. T
Mr. Jones
A. L. Jones
Harlee Swaim
South Carolina
Z. V. Swaim
Green Street
Ruby
Lena Dinkins
Yadkinville
Ella Hollar
James Brady
San Diego
California
H. H. Spradley
Joe Harrelson
Mothers' Tears and Trials for Children's Sake
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on maternal endurance under hardship. She notes mothers bear unseen burdens, smile for children, and endure, arguing comparison can lessen grief. Personal stories illustrate how shifting perspective can restore strength, aiding both family and mother.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Bristol 1912 racing plane breaks 100 mph mark
A Bristol built racing plane from 1912 featured a streamlined design and an 80 horsepower engine, achieving speeds over 100 miles per hour.
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Bristol
Gable Defends Name at Trial in Paternity Case
Los Angeles reports Clair Gable testified he is not the father of a 13 year old girl in the mail fraud trial of Violet Wells Norton. The defendant sought money claims tied to alleged English romance in 1922 23. Mae West and other witnesses were listed for the prosecution.
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Los Angeles
Clair Gable
Violet Wells Norton
Portland
Ore
Jimmy Filder
Terrel de Lapp
Powell
Norton
Gable
Flame-quenching device debuts at Wrench aerodromes
A new firefighting apparatus shown at Wrench aerodromes sprays a chemical mist and artificial snow to suppress gasoline, oil, and airplane fires within 30 seconds. The system, designed for rapid action, aims to improve response times in aviation incidents.
Transcontinental air service began in 1927 with risky 32 hour trips
In 1927 the first trans continental passenger flights faced harsh conditions as travelers sometimes rode on mail sacks in open cockpits. The lengthy journey stretched about 32 hours, reflecting early aviation challenges.
State quail program approved by Enterprise Bureau
Enterprise Bureau in Raleigh outlines tentative plans for a statewide quail restoration program led with H L Stodard of Thomasy Ga. The mission inspected the state game farm near Fayetteville, lauding equipment and efforts to stock public lands. The plan emphasizes farm units, habitat work, food crops, vermin control and landowner cooperation to expand quail numbers across North Carolina.
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Richmond
Scotland
North
Caro Stoddard
North Carolina
Funeral for Duke Power lineman William Fox held in Thomasville
William Lee Fox, Duke Power lineman, fatally injured when a pole fell on him, was mourned in a Community M P service with Rev J Clyde Aulman and Charles Stevens presiding. A church choir performed hymns and pallbearers were local colleagues. After services, the funeral party proceeded to Winston-Salem for interment in the Winston cemetery.
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Thomasville
William Lee Fox
Duke Company
J. Clyde Aulman
Community Church
Charles Stevens
Salem Tist
Winston-Salem
Jesus
Alvah Boyles
H. E. Meden
Tom Wells
C. R. Reid
Ward Hill
Walter Shuler
John Burton
E. E. Blair
Gardner
Fox
Duke Powercom Flowers
Clyde Bartley
Wins Salem
Winston Cemetery
Greek farmers face fixed charge per acre for land use
Greek farmers may hold land under a government imposed fixed charge per acre assignment. The policy outlines government seizure of land use rights with a standardized per acre fee, affecting agricultural holders and production planning nationwide.
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