Unknown Knight of Crawfish Tourney Crowned World Champion
A. B. Chase Jr. of Newsinters, dubbed the Unknown Knight, won by eating five bucketfuls of crawfish weighing about sixty pounds. George Luthy claimed the Vieux Carré speed title by eating 100 crawfish in 2 minutes 36 seconds, while runner-up Percy Wiesen challenged Luthy and noted the shells remained uncleared. Chase dominated the endurance round, saying he would save his remaining supply for supper as others dropped out.
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New Orleans
A. B Chase, Jr
Newsinters
George
Hop
Luthy
A&pen
Percy Wiesen
Cabilda
Chase
Mrs Etta Holt Davis Dies in Shelby
Mrs Etta Holt Davis 44 formerly of High Point died at her Shelby home on August 2 after two years of illness. Born in High Point she was the daughter of Henry Rankin Holt and wife of Davis, mother of four. Funeral services were held August 3 at her home conducted by Rev J M K eater. She leaves her husband four children a stepmother three sisters and three brothers.
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High Point
Etta Holt Davis
Shelby
Davis
Henry Rankin Holt
Mr. Davis
Tarboro Gears Up for Co-Operative Cotton and Tobacco Drive
Tarboro business leaders pledge to close shops and canvass the town to sign cotton and tobacco contracts after a speech by Dr. Clarence Poe of Raleigh. They plan to route deliveries to Pinetops as a receiving and assembling station for farmer crops.
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Tarboro
Clarence Poe
Raleigh
Pinetops
Law 110 Years Old In Dispute In Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee efforts to enforce a 110 year old Sunday closing law threaten a major blue law conflict. The Elks Lodge and Salvation Army unite against the ordinance while ministers oppose them. Two theater managers are jailed and theater operators await next legal steps as enforcement pushes ahead.
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Memphis
Tenn
Elks’ Lodge
Salvation Army
Elks’ Committee
Wise saying on responses to women and police
A historical proverb states that a prudent man does not laugh at women nor shoot at a policeman, reflecting caution in interactions and respect for authority.
Remnant Sale at Alexanders Promises Good Goods
SAVE MONEY. Not Cheap goods, but GOOD GOODS CIEAP in the Remnant Sale at ALEXANDERS, Friday, Saturday and Monday.
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Alexanders
Explosion damages car in Asheville state incident
Investigations by the U S marshal's office and Southern Railway officials identify those responsible for a gunpowder blast under a car last night. No injuries were reported though the vehicle carrying several men was damaged. The blast at 11:20 p m suggested gunpowder rather than dynamite.
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Asheville
United States Marshal’s Office
Southern Railway Company
Nho
Electrical line to power local mills ends delay in industry
Contracts totaling 16000 have been awarded to Michael and Bivens electrical engineers of Gastonia for electrical equipment to power mills. A new electric line from Hickory will supply sufficient electricity and mills will immediately adopt this modern power method.
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Ecial
Lenoir
Michael & Bivens, Electrical Engineers
Gastonia
Hickory
Remnant Sale At Alex Anders Promises Real Values
The Remnant Sale runs for three days Friday Saturday and Monday. No old or shop worn goods. New and desirable merchandise offered at special prices and real values.
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Alexanders
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SUN Living
E. H. Davis
Wb. L. Widdows
Charles Porter Holt
Nicholas Holt
Charlotte
Thomas Holt
Winston-Salem
By Aher
Ito
Hitch
SIAL
Mabel
the Prince
Mabel Normand
Paris
Ibrahim
Egypt
Hollywood
Atlantic Bank and Trust CO
Greensboro
Morris
Wrights
Afai
Bradner
York
Bradner- York Furniture Co
Weenie Weeeleriertel
Fejeie
Aya
Ayer
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