Miraculous Escape From Burning Boat At Paradise Point
C L Amos a local manufacturer and banker survived a speed launch explosion near Paradise Point on Saturday. The incident killed Zach Murrell four, and left Mrs Murrell and Stella Arthur with burns. Amos escaped via cushions and rescued others before being treated at Jacksonville and New Bern. The engine was recovered about three quarters of a mile off Mumford Point.
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C. L. Amos
Paradise Point
St. Luke’s Hospital
New Bern
Jacksonville
Amos
Mr. Amos
Buster Rawley
Stella Arthur
Murrell
Mrs. Murrel
Little Zach
Miss Arthur
Henderson
W. E. Mitchell
W. F E. Davis
Two Winston-Salem Teens Held on Bond in April Car Theft
Frank Lockey and Everett Snyder of Winston-Salem were ordered held on 1250 bond each for the next term of Guilford County Superior Court after probable cause found against them for stealing a new model Ford from Trevathian Motor Co on Washington Street April 17. Lockey testified they drove the car to Winston-Salem and it was later recovered weeks later. Parents and Winston-Salem lawyers accompanied them for trial.
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Frank Lockey
Everett Snyder
Winston-Salem
Guilford County
Lewis E. Teague
Trevathian Motor Company
Washington Street
Winston- Salem
Pigmy camel of western Persia described as five feet high
The pigmy camel is a snowy white creature of a species found only in western Persia and stands about five feet tall.
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Persia
Womble Preaches at Wesley Memorial as Delegates Report
Rev C F Womble, Highland M E Church pastor, preached at Wesley Memorial from Philippians 3 13 13. Ami Hinohara of Kobe sang The Lily in Japanese before Miss Hinohara plans to enter Davenport College for Duke University admission.
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C. F. Womble
Highland M. E
Wesley Memorial Church
Ami Hinohara
Kobe
Japan
Lily
Hinohara
Davenport College
Duke University
Perle Davis Martin
Petersburg
J. Gurney Briggs
Womble
St. Paul
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Army to Send 50 Planes to National Air Races
Fifty Army Air Corps planes and aviators will race and engage in aerial battles at the national air races in Cleveland from August 24 to September 2. Eighteen pursuit planes from Selfridge Field Michigan will contest for the John P Mitchel trophy over a 120 mile course, while Fort Crockett Texas pilots seek the Mason M Patrick trophy. Nine Langley Field Virginia bombardment planes join the maneuvers and both services compete for the Liberty Engine Builders trophy in observation plane races.
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Cleveland
Army Air Corps
Selfridgefield
Mich
Fort Crockett
Texas
Langley Field
Air Corps
Army
Navy
Liberty Engine Builders
Greenland Declared World’s Largest Island by Size
Greenland is identified as the largest island globally with an area of 827 300 square miles. The fact cites its size ranking among world landmasses.
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Greenland
Island
Monarchs 10 Plan Outing to High Rock on Yadkin River
The High Point Monarch club and families will picnic tomorrow at High Rock on the Yadkin River. About 100 people will ride a special train from High Point to the site, depart 3 PM and return about 7:30 PM. Lunch is at 5:30 PM. O A Kirkman Jr arranged the train.
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High Point Monarch Club
High Rock
Yadkin River
F. L. Conrad
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Conrad
O. A. Kirkman, Jr
Denton Road
Watermelon Feast Draws Large Turnout Planned at Blair's Dairy
A huge turnout is expected at Blair's Dairy Farm on South Main Street for a watermelon feast tomorrow at 7 pm hosted by the Farmers' Community Civic Organization. F. J. Sizemore, secretary, announced that over 10,900 invitations were sent last week, with about half of recipients confirming attendance. The event was delayed from last Wednesday due to late afternoon rains.
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Blair
South Main Street
Farmers’ Community Civic Organization
F. J. Sizemore
Farmers’ Organization
New $80,000 North Main Street Apartment Planned
Modern Apartments corporation announces plans for a three story 18 family building on North Main just beyond St. Marys church in High Point. Construction expected to start by September 1 with bids open now. The Alberta Apartments at South Hamilton and Russell will be renovated. plans call for four and three room units with modern services.
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North Main Street
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Modern Apartments Corporation
High Point
J. A. White
Alberta’ Apartments
South Hamilton
Russell Street
Alexander M. Rankin, Jr
Alexander M. Rankin
White
Alberta
Fred B. Klein
Bondsmen Hearing Set for September Thirteen
A hearing for M. Ernest Welch and R. E. Southard bondsmen after sci fas served on them is scheduled for Tuesday morning September 13. About $4,000 involved. Additional sci fas issued for others, to be served when located. Welch previously faced a $1,450 sci fas and seeks a temporary restraining order claiming authority lapses by J. M. Hoover who signed bonds as Welch’s agent. The August 31 continuation remains in effect for further action.
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M. Ernest Welch
R. E. Southard
Sci Fas
Welch
Southard
Carolina Bonding Company
Asheville
Sceas
Mr. Welch
J. M. Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
10 Day Revival Begins at Newlin Street Tent
A 10 day revival was inaugurated last night at the Newlin street tent. Services will be held nightly at 7 30 and on Sundays at 11 3 and 7 30 led by Rev. L H Johnson and W L Hicks with others assisting. The public is invited to attend all services.
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Newlin Street
L. H. Johnséon
W. L. Hicks
Halley's Comet Alarm in Medieval Europe
Halley's comet appeared with a documented record dating to 240 B C and its visible visits sparked alarm and consternation across Europe during the Middle Ages.
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Europe
Foresters to Convene at Morehead City Conference
Foresters from across North Carolina and neighboring states will meet in Morehead City August 27 to 29 for a school of instruction aimed at boosting the state forestry program. State Forester J. S. Holmes will preside, with talks by Col. J. W. Harrelson and Forester Flory plus sessions on game-forest relations and invites to South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia officials and federal foresters.
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The
North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends
Guilford College
Central Friends Church
Henry A. White
Joseph D. Cox
O. E. Mendenhall
Raleigh
North Carolina
United States
Morehead City
Charles H. Flory
Flory
J. S. Holmes
Col. J. W. Harrelson
Department of Conservation and Development
Black Mountain
C. H. England
Forest Service
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Federal Service
French hydroplane motor hits 1590 horsepower in France
One of the motors built in France for a hydroplane in the Schneider cup races develops 1,590 horsepower and weighs 1,100 pounds. The engine has 18 cylinders in a double V arrangement with nine carburetors.
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Baby Motor
Paris
France
Pen Regular Communication of Numa Reid Lodge No 344
Masonic lodge notices call Master Masons to a Monday 7 30 PM meeting for important business. Attendees are urged to be present, with J H Jennings presiding as Master and H C Massey serving as secretary.
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Numa F. Reid Lodge No
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Home Bond & Mtg. Co
Howard L. Collie, Mer
Prudential Ins. Co
Southern Bond & Mtg. Co
West Washington
Superior Court
REV. C.F. Womble Logal
Wesley Memorial
Baring
L. M. Gross
Little Rock, Ark
Oodyear
Goodyear Pathfinder
Hiatt West
Hig
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Monarchs
Commercial Bank
Drs. Staley & Staley
Staley Brothers
North Main St
Selders
Castoria
Couc
Morehead
J. H. Jennnings
H. C. Massey
Blackwelder
E. W. Blackwelder
North Wrenn Street
Schwab Tailor
ING CO
East Broad St
Chrysler
Gate City Motor Company
Jack Burris
Wrenn Street
Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V.A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Emerywood
Barker ST
City
Mortagage
C. E. Mendenhall
Pres
Roy C. Welborn, V.pres
H. E. Johnson
Secy
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
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