Artist Says America Has No Operas Because Folklore Lacking
Charleston reports Sergi Soudeikine, Metropolitan Opera scenic designer, says America has no operas due to scant folklore. He notes Porgy, from Du Bose Heyward and Gershwin, may be the first American folklore opera opening September 3. He praises Charleston color and plans to move to a local studio while in the city.
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S&s. C
Sergi Soudeikine
Soudeikine
Metropolitan Opera
Porgy
du Bose Heyward
George Gershwin
Heyward
Gershwin
Souderkine
New York
Consul Objects to Humorous Hunt Episode In Seattle
The Japanese consulate disclosed a telegram to the Nipponese embassy in Washington about a Seattle coyote hunt stunt featuring a man costumed as the emperor of Japan and a jinrikisha carrier with a figure dressed as the emperor of Ethiopia. The consulate said the message was informational not a protest and sought to minimize the matter. Ambassador Saito in New Canaan said he had no info on possible action. Capitol Hill Commercial Club sponsors defended the stunt as humorous. The only coyote bagged was a tame animal reportedly from the Woodland Park zoo.
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Seattle
Washington
Japan
Ethiopia
America
Ft. Okamoto
New Cannan
Woodland Park Zoo
Cigarettes Recovered After Van Hijack In North Carolina
Frank Curran of the National Convoy company said a van loaded with cigarettes hijacked Thursday night between Kings Mountain and Bessemer City was recovered twelve hours later with no loss. Federal agents are investigating. the driver reported being held up by three men posing as officers.
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Charlotte
Frank Curran
National Convoy Company
Kings Mountain
Bessemer City
Curran
Guilford General Hospital Answers Suit Over Arm Injury
Guilford General Hospital and Dr. M L Slate faced a $15 600 damages suit from W A Whaley over a January 22 1934 left arm injury treated at the hospital. The hospital argues it provided only general services and is not liable for treatment while noting Dr Slate is a capable physician and surgeon.
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Guilford General Hospital
W. A. Whaley
M. L. Slate
Slate
Greyhounds Use Sight and Sound Over Scent for Games
Greyhounds rely on sight and hearing rather than scent to track and follow games. As one of the oldest dog breeds they are renowned for exceptional speed and sharp vision.
Bullish stock market surge hits fastest pace in over a year
Stocks rose to new year highs as 419 advancers outweighed 148 declines. The AP 60 was up 0.4 to 48.6, with the 30 Industrials at 65.4 a post-1931 high. GM, Chrysler, AT&T, Western Union, NY Central, Consolidated Gas and U S Steel posted fresh peaks.
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Commission House
Associated Press
Wall Street
Washington
Senate Committee
Commerce Department
General Motors
U. S. Steel Corp
Cram’s
Chrysler
American Telephone
Western Union
New York Central
Consolidated Gas
U. S. Steel
Financing a New Furnace Under FHA Plan at Household Appliance
Household Appliance Co offers government insured FHA financing for Lennox Torrid Zone steel furnaces. Available with small or no down payment and 12 to 36 month terms. Uncle Sam insures the loan to reduce carrying charges and enable affordable monthly payments for homeowners.
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FHA
R. B. Blackmurn
Household Appliance Co
Mr. Blackburn
Sam
Blackburn
Lennox Torrido
Guilford Council Set to Host Watermelon Feast
Guilford Council No. 23 U A M will hold a watermelon feast Friday at 7:30 PM at the city lake. Members and wives or sweethearts invited, as are Daughters of America members and spouses. Those needing transport should meet at the council hall on East Washington Street at 7 PM.
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Sanhee Council
No. 23
Daughters of America
East Washington Street
Tulsa lifeguard laments lack of romance amid rescues
Harold Bowers, a Tulsa life guard, says he has hauled 36 people from the pool this year but none are "swell looking girls." He notes most rescues involve 11 or 12 year old children or grandmothers, leaving him without adult admiration.
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Tulsa
Okla
Harold Bowers
Harold
Farmers Picnic Planned at Blair Dairy Farm
About 200 local civic club members are to gather Tuesday at Blair Dairy on South Main for the Farmers Civic Organization annual watermelon feast. The event features a ball game between guest teams, followed by a watermelon feast with dozens of large melons. P. M. Davis invites all civic and women’s clubs to attend. organizers expect the largest crowd yet.
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Blair’s
Blair Dairy
South Main Street
Farmers Civic Organization
P. M. Davis
Farmers’ Organization
Jr O U A M Group To Meet On Tuesday
The Mechanicsville Council Jr U A M will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 to finish plans for its annual picnic. The event is highly anticipated with plenty of chicken and other foods, games, and contests with prizes. Families of council members are invited as the year’s work culminates.
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Mechanicsville Council, Jr. U. A. M
Susquehanna Heights Rename Follows Dogtown Change
Residents of the community gathered to adopt a new name, Susquehanna Heights, replacing Dogtown. The original name, tied to local lore, was said to have been given by hoboes who disliked it due to the many dogs in the area.
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Dogtown
Susquehanna Heights
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