Resignation of Dr Harper as Elon College President
Dr. W A Harper resigns after twenty years guiding Elon College. He built the school’s growth, shaped policies, and raised funds while maintaining scholarship. He is a noted authority in religious education and will teach at the University of Chicago this summer. Trustees face a difficult search for a successor.
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W. A. Harper
Elon’ College
Dr. Harper
Elon
Elon College
Harper
Church College
University of Chicago
Change in government slow despite airplane age tone
The Winston-Salem Journal criticizes slow government change while praising a suggested reform. It notes that politicians begin campaigning for the 1932 race even before the 1930 elected congress has worked, with a short session looming in the current year and issues likely to shift repeatedly.
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Winston-Salem Journal
United States
High Points of 1931 Boxing Season Open Tonight
The High Point boxing season begins with a Legion sponsored exhibition by K C Conway of Greensboro. A strong card features state renowned boxers and organizers urge clean sport through good sportsmanship. The Legion plans biweekly events and urges crowd control to ensure success.
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High Point
The
American Legion
K. C. Conway
Greensboro
the Legion
General Butler and the stormy press spotlight
General Smedley Butler attracts front page attention after using a harsh word in a radio address. Reporters rush in as a dinner breaks up and the station cuts him off, while Butler thrives on publicity and potential lecture earnings. The article also notes the Woodmen of the World society, its large insurance program, Woodmen Circle auxiliary, Omaha headquarters, and a joint state convention in High Point.
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General Smedley Butler
General Butler
America
Omaha
High Point
Screen Names and Real Identities Through History
A list shows many film stars and their birth or alternate names. Examples include John Barrymore as John Blythe, Mary Pickford as Gladys Smith, Greta Garbo as Greta Gustavsson, Gary Cooper as George Cooper, and Al Jolson as Asa Yoelson.
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John Barrymore
John Blythe
Mary Pickford
Gladys Smith
Greta Garbo
Greta Gustavsson
Richard Arien
Richard van Mattimore
Gary Cooper
George Cooper
Marian Davies
Marian Douras
al Jolson
Asa Yoelson
Billie Dove
Lillian Rodney
Richard Dix
Ernest Brimmer
Lupe Velez
Lupe Villalobos
Loretta Young
Gretchen Berger
Marian Marsh
Violet Krauth
Ramon Navarro
Ramon Fananiegas
Plagiarism Suit Drags On and Legal Reform Outlook
The federal judge dismisses Miss Georges Lewys's plagiarism claim against Eugene ONeill as wholly preposterous. The piece argues for reform of the legal system to shield individuals and organizations from costly unjust suits while protecting valid claims, noting ONeill's burdens from defense costs. A serialized mystery adds a detour featuring Detectives Minsky and Means as they probe a homicide scene with a group of suspects.
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Bruce Catton
Georges Lewys
Eugene O'Neill
O'Neill
O’neill
Bill Higgins
Minsky
Means
Ellenshbero
Election Chaos Warns of Perpetual Stew of Power
A commentator warns that rapid aging of the electorate and the old system of election and tenure could produce a lasting, unhealthy entanglement of control, yielding little wholesome for governance.
Woodmen of the World Hold North Carolina Convention
High Point hosts 200 delegates and officials for the North Carolina Head Camp meeting of Woodmen of the World and Woodmen's Circle. The article notes the organization’s Omaha origins, growth, and presence in North Carolina with about 20,000 members and substantial life insurance and public securities investments.
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High Point
North Carolina
Woodmen of the World
Grove Woodmen’s Circle
Omaha
Neb
Joseph Cullen Root
John T. Yates
B. W. Jewell
F. F. Roose
F. A. Falkesburg
W. O. Rodgers
North Carolina Public Securities
United
Kite Flying Dangers Highlighted by Safety Council
The National Safety Council warns spring kite flying by children poses serious risks. Kite strings can touch high tension wires and running children may trip or collide with cars. Drivers must slow and watch for children darting into streets.
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National Safety Council
MPs Lose Free Match Privilege Over Seating Scandal
Members of the British House of Commons have been denied free matches as a new issue dominates debate. The move signals Parliament addressing perks and sports access amid scrutiny of allowances and seating.
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House of Commons
Operator’s Witty Reply Sparks Daily Grin
When asked how she was getting along the telephone operator quipped she was “plug ging along.” The playful line highlights a moment of light humor in a busy day at the switchboard.
Al Capone's Son Tony May Attend Irish School
A rumor cites Al Capone's ten year old son Tony possibly studying in Ireland. No official confirmation or dates are provided in the readable text.
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al Capone
Tony
Ireland
Speakeasy Regular Praises "More-Ale" Support
A frequenter at illicit bars argues that his stance hinges on broader backing for ale, framing it as a vote of confidence in beer culture and drink availability.
The Man Who Blows His Own Horn Sage Reflection
The office sage says a person who praises himself believes he is right. The line hints at vanity as self-praise in workplace culture.
Married Couples Move Into Modern Apartment Trap
A married couple discovers a hidden trap in their new modern apartment after relocating, exposing financial strain and disputes over upkeep and responsibilities within their housing arrangement.
Airplane Breakfast Service Sends Complete Meal Coastward
A full breakfast was dispatched by plane from New York to the coast, a brisk example of air meal service in operation.
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New York
Lexington educators attend North Carolina Education Association meeting
Davidson county school leaders including Prof. Paul F. Evans Prof. J. H. Cowles Miss Margaret Linker Mrs H S Radcliffe and Miss Alma Ofn represented Lexington at the NC Education Association sessions in Raleigh last week.
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Lexington
Davidson County
North Carolina Education Association
Raleigh
Paul F. Evans
J. H. Cowles
Margaret Linker
H.S. Radcliffe
Holt
Alma Of _n
Cecil
Praise for High Point police on swift auto theft recovery
W H Davis expresses gratitude to the High Point police for quickly recovering his stolen automobile. The car was taken at 2 pm yesterday and found by midnight, with officers declining tips for their efficient work.
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the Enterprise
High Point
W. H. Davis
Commencement activities announced for county schools
Rural consolidated and Midway schools outline their spring commencement schedules. Wallburg plans an operetta on April 29 and contests May 1, with baccalaureate May 3 and final events May 8. Linwood and Fair Grove guest speakers, senior plays, and recitation contests fill the week. Midway closes May 1 with a literary address and a play on May 1.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Upo
Wallburg
Oscar Sams
Mars Hill College
Santford Martin
Winston-Salem Journal
Walter Lambeth
Thomasville
Fairgrove School
R. C. Foster
Davie County
Linwood School
Midway School
Tom A. Sykes
Friends
High Point
D. Riley Haworth
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Hickory
President Hoover's new secretary visits islands
A crossword style puzzle from yesterday challenges readers with clues across and down. It lists entries for various words including names and common terms, requiring knowledge of history language and general facts.
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Hoover
Aged Davidson Couple Married at Lexington Courthouse
The marriage of Julian Columbus Russell aged 75 and Annie Stroud aged 48, both of Alleghany township, was performed by Justice W P Bain at the Lexington courthouse after securing a license from Register of Deeds C R Redwine.
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Lexington
Julian Columbus Russell
Annie Stroud
Alleghany Township
W. PF. Bain
C. R. Redwine
Register of Deeds
North Carolina tobacco marketing association plan halted for fall
The Seehean associations announce no cooperative tobacco marketing group will operate in North Carolina this fall. They aim to sign up enough growers to function in 1932, citing a small 1931 contract base of about 15 million pounds and limited labor. The Federal Farm Board supports concentrating on 1932 organization.
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Enterprise’ Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel Raldigh
Cooperative Tobacco Marketing Association
North Carolina
Seehean Associations
Federal Farm Board
Organization to resume tobacco marketing efforts in fall
The committees announce that the 1931 crop will not be required and that organization work will resume this fall and winter with the aim of setting up a plan within 12 months for handling next year’s tobacco production. They seek farmer and businessman support for a more efficient marketing system and prosperity, and thank J R Page and field staff L V Morrill Jr and T Young, plus the Federal Farm Board, Governor Gardner, county farm agents, teachers, newspapers, and other agencies for their cooperation.
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J. R. Page
L. V. Morrill, Jr
T. ©. Young
Federal Farm Board
O. Max Gardner
Queen of Siam Goes Shopping on Fifth Avenue
Queen Rambhai Barni of Siam shopped on Fifth Avenue last week buying 55 gloves 78 stockings and 13 pairs of shoes. Her bill totaled 928 dollars with gloves priced 5 50 to 10 dollars each stockings 4 60 to 7 50 a pair and shoes up to 27 50 for custom black alligator opera pumps. She wears size 3 B.
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New York
Rambhai Barni
Siam
5Th Avenue
Her Majesty
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