Professor A J Griffin Starts His Th Year Encouraging Youth Here
Thomas B. Smith recounts the life of Professor A J Griffin who in 1897 arrived in High Point to build a school system for African descent. He led the High Point Normal and Industrial School and later William Penn High, guiding hundreds of graduates and shaping race relations and youth encouragement in the city.
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William Penn High
New York Society of Sponsors
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Commission On Inter-Racial Cooperation
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Clues In Death Of Ritchie Under Review In Wisconsin
Authorities examined a ring and Chinese girl photographs found with blood stained car linked to the slaying of John Knox Ritchie. Ritchie 27 of Palo Alto was found in a culvert near Columbus after car traced from Milwaukee. Father and brother traveled to aid investigation. he was en route to Statesville North Carolina.
Fraud Alleged In Court Fight Over Astor Custody
Dr Franklyn Thorpe swore an affidavit charging film actress Mary Astor with fraud for concealing from the superior court guardianship letters he obtained 15 months earlier. He said the custody hearing, to resume Monday, is invalid and without effect.
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John Sims Faces Fall After Porch Rocking Incident
John Sims, an African American man from 710 Vail Street, enjoyed a porch rocking incident yesterday that ended with a broken jaw after the chair toppled. He was hospitalized at Burrus Memorial after the tumble and police noted he was intoxicated.
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Burrus Memorial Hospital
Astor Lawsuit Update Reveals Legal Representation
The transcript notes that A. P. Michael Narlan and William Anderson, lawyers for Dr. Thorpe, described plans to file on Monday regarding Miss Astor. The remarks hint at upcoming proceedings in the high profile case.
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Dr. Thorpe
William Anderson
Miss Astor
Snapshooters Paradise at Sea and Inland Waters
The article urges shore and inland water scenes as ideal subjects for amateur photographers. It notes bright light reflections on water improve color, advises stopping down the lens, and highlights fast shutters for moving boats or divers. It also recommends simple fixed focus cameras for marine scenes and explains composition with ships, breakwaters, and moonlight-like water shots.
Custody Dispute Highlighted by Family Reunion at Astor Home
Judge Goodwin J. Knight presided as temporary custody of the child was granted last July 13 to Miss Astor amid a custody petition. Affidavits by Calentine and Dr Thorpe’s guardianship were disclosed during the family reunion at Miss Astor’s residence where the judge sought to end the controversy.
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Calentine
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Miss Astor
Goodwin J. Knight
Wallburg Baptist to Host Evening Study Course
Every evening this week at o'clock meetings will be held in the Wallburg Baptist church for a course on the Standard Sunday school. The course is conducted by Miss Louise Paschal from the state Baptist headquarters at Raleigh.
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State Baptist
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