Site of First Columbus Settlement Found in Haiti
The probable Navidad fort site on Haiti’s north coast is reported to the American Philosophical Society by Harvard historian Samuel E. Morison. Morison retraced Columbus voyage and, with companions, sailed a boat similar in size to the Santa Maria and Nina to locate the reef off Cape Haitien where Columbus’ flagship ran aground on Christmas Eve 1492.
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Philadelphia
Columbus
New World
American Philosophical Society
Navidad
Haiti
Samuel E. Morison
Harvard University
Morison
Cuba
Santa Maria
Nina
Cape Haitien
Spain
State Deaths Highlight Local Notables and Sheriff Seizure
James Renwick Wilkies 67 mechanical engineer and church leader died after a long illness. Edward A. Hensley 61 Alamance constable and deputy sheriff buried after four years of ill health. Leroy Walton Alderman 64 field agent and Oxford Orphanage singing class GM died of heart attack. Sheriff Parker seized a 200 gallon still 1800 gallons of beer and 105 gallons untaxed liquor near Lenoir in one of the region’s largest such busts.
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James Renwick
Edward A. Hensley
Burlington
Alamance
Leroy W. Alderman
Greenville
Leroy Walton Alderman
Oxford
Stokes
Here
Still Lenoir
N. C
Felix Parker
Parker
Free World’s Fair trip contest announced by Charles Stores
The High Point area to share 35 free trips to the New York World’s Fair in a customer contest run by the Charles Stores with winners chosen by impartial judges in each city. Local manager W. R. Brown will announce judge names soon as enthusiasm grows for the prize trip to New York. In separate notice a land sale in High Point outlines an 11 am Friday auction May 19 1939 for a lot in Johnson Place Guilford County with a 5% cash deposit. sale subject to taxes and street assessments.
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High Point
Highoint
Charles
W. R. Brown
Adv
Bob Kiriakides
Grace L. Kiriakides
W. C Idol
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
State of North Carolina
High Point Township
Johnson Place
Home Investment and Improvement Company
Register of Deeds’ Office of
Plnt
W. C. Idol
Roberson, Haworth and Reese
Charles Nickel Buried in Self Made Funeral Suit
Charles Nickel 90 was buried in a suit he stitched in Chicago six decades ago. He saved the garment for his funeral and was laid to rest yesterday. A whimsical note from the city of Houston reports a wooden nickel found by a parking clerk. Liberty Park in Salt Lake City locks gates at night curbing park access. In Omaha a corny duo, Blackie the dog and Johnny Walpus, aid Mrs. Snipp by prompting a rescue when Johnny nearly drowns in a fish pond.
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Chesterton
Ind
Charles Nickel
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Liberty Park
Omaha
Neb
Blackie
Johnny Walpus
Henry Snipp
Johnny
Doctor Delivers Babies to Two Sisters in Chicago
Dr. H. M. Massel rushed to a Chicago hospital to assist a birth for Mrs. Carl Wolf. Hours later he answered a similar call for Mrs. Leo Prince. After each delivery he quipped, I’m an uncle, confirming he is the brother of both women.
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Chicago
H. M. Massel
Carl Wolf
Leo Prince
Revival Set At St Mathew Holiness Church
A revival will begin at St Mathew Holiness Church corner Evans and Furlough Streets Monday at 7 30 pm conducted by Sister Estelle Holloway of this city Rev Age Garlington is pastor of the church
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ST. Mathew
St. Mathew Holiness Church
Evans and
Furlough Streets
Estelle Holloway
Age Garlington
Asheboro Hobby Show Scheduled With Over 200 Exhibits
The Rotary Club will host a hobby show in the community gymnasium in Asheboro starting tomorrow and continuing Saturday. More than 200 exhibits have been entered with prizes awarded Saturday evening.
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Asheboro
Rotary Club
Britain Imports Rubber Bathing Caps From Three Countries
Britain is importing rubber bathing caps from three countries. Trade data show suppliers from different regions supplying the bulk of these goods. The move underscores diversified sourcing amid supply shifts.
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Britain
Five straight wins for Golden Comets softball team
The Golden Comets of Washington Street Community Center have won five consecutive games with two shutouts. Harold Davis leads pitching with three wins, J L Sims has two, while John T Miller tops batting with 11 hits in 14 plate appearances. Miller is catcher, with Harry Lee at first base, James Roundtree second, Tomas Blackmon third, Philip Moore shortstop, Timothy ...
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Golden Comets
Washington Street Community Center
Harold Davis
J. L. Sims
John T. Miller
Philip Moore
Thomas Blackmon
Harry Lee
James Roundtree
Tomas Blackmon
Timothy
Interracial group adopts theme Forward Together at NC conference
Charlotte April 20. The North Carolina Commission on Interracial Cooperation opened its 20th annual conference with the theme Going Forward Together. Speakers included Mrs. W. T. Best state commissioner of public welfare, Rt. Rev. Edwin A. Penick Episcopal bishop of North Carolina, Lt. Gov. W. P. Horton, and Mrs. Elizabeth C. Morris director of adult education Raleigh.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Commission On Interracial Cooperation
W. T. Best
Edwin A. Penick
Episcopal
North Carolina
W. P. Horton
Elizabeth C. Morris
Raleigh
Gold Medal Haarlem Ot Capsules Aid Kidney Function
Advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Ot capsules flush excess poisons and acid through kidneys, ease nighttime urination, and improve sleep. The copy touts a harmless stimulant diuretic, promises quick results, and urges purchase for 35 cents at drugstores, stressing Haarlem origin from Holland.
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Haarlem
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King
Division of Forestry
N. C. State College
California
Ong Was
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i-Plate
Lulaing Gas Cup
Joc
North Main St
High Point, N. C
A. C. Hudson
NEW County Building
Tweedie
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South Main Street
Wagger's Jewelry
America
Kenmore Washers
Wringer
Rinso
CES
Price
Sears Electric
Bryant
Robertshaw
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