Davidson Vets Stage Reunion of World War I Regiment
Former members of the 56th Pioneer Infantry from Davidson County met at Lee's Mill near Monroe for the first reunion in 14 years. About 40 veterans attended, sharing reminiscences and a fish stew. The event organized by the 66th Pioneer Infantry Association aims to expand statewide cooperation and unite former members from Maine, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
56Th Pioneer Infantry
Lee’s Mill
Thomasville
Davidson County
Monroe
Robert C. Rapp
Clarence Tomlinson
Charles Lee
Olin Eddinger
66Th Pioneer Infantry Association
Union County
Maine
Pennsylvania
Maryland
66Th Pioneer Infantry
Camp Wadsworth
Earl Grace Extends Errorless Streak To 100 Games
Pittsburgh catcher Earl Grace played his 100th consecutive errorless game yesterday against the Chicago Cubs. He has handled 270 chances without a misplay since his last error on August 29, 1931, as reported from Pittsburgh. Ray Hayworth of Detroit also records 394 chances in 85 games without an error, dating to September 3, 1931.
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Pittsburgh
Earl Grace
Pittsburgh Pirate
Chicago Cubs
Ray Hayworth
Detroit Tiger
His Gentle Mate Mary Bryan Faces Laborious Divorce Claim
Melvin sought a divorce from Mary Mae Bryan claiming she became violent and threatened him with a pistol and heavy iron book ends. He went to court to defend himself asserting the change in her behavior after marriage.
Scopes Eyes KentuckyCongress Run On Socialist Ticket
John T. Scopes central figure in the 1925 Tennessee evolution trial will seek congressman at large from Kentucky on the socialist ticket. The party also endorsed W. A. Sandefur for U S Senate. Scopes, 31, Kentucky graduate, lives with his parents near Paducah after geology work.
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Louisville
John Thomas Scopes
Kentucky
Socialist State Executive Committee
Congress
W. A. Sandefur
Robards
U. S. Senate
Scopes
University of Kentucky
Paducah
South America
Orphan Arrested For Stealing Tombstone For Grave
An 11 year old orphan was held in Jacksonville Florida for stealing a tombstone to mark his mother's grave. The boy said mother had no tomb stone and he wanted her grave to have one. The case was placed under investigation and the name was not disclosed.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charlotte plans gala night to mark WBT progress
August 12 1932 Charlotte hosts a radio gala celebrating WBTs new 50000 watt transmitter and 25000 watt operation. Governors and leaders attend with speeches and a live broadcast of the power transfer. The event runs 41 hours from 7 a m August 12 to 12 midnight August 13.
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Charlotte
WBT
Queen City
South
Southland
Dixie
Columbia Broadcasting System
Mills Resume Operations Boost Jobs Across South Carolina
SPARTANBURG Aug. 12 The Whitney Mills will resume Monday, employing 250 workers. Martel Mills at Valley Falls report 400 operatives at work. Other mills in Cherokee Union and Laurens have also resumed operations in recent days.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Whitney Mills
Martel Mills
Valley Falls
Cherokee
Union
Laurens
First American Golf Pro Dies At Age 64
David M. Miner 64 of Deland Florida died in Bethlehem New Hampshire where he had been employed at the Bethlehem Golf and Tennis club. He claimed to be the first American to take up golf professionally and spent 31 years as pro at College Arms Golf Club. He also worked here for 12 summers. Survived by widow and four sons Ralph New Bern Howard Akron Theodore Pine City and Robert Plattsburgh.
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Bethlehem
N. H
David M. Miner
Deland
Fla
College Arms
Ralph
New Bern
N. C
Howard
Akron
Ohio
Theodore
Pine City
Robert
Platsburgh
Max Carey Retained as Brooklyn Pilot at Salary Increase
Max Carey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, was reappointed for a term by club directors who praised his work. His new salary was not disclosed but believed to be 25000 dollars, up from about 20000 this year.
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Max Carey
Brooklyn
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Max
Tomatoes Slice Firmly With Narrow Bread Knife
Slicing tomatoes with a narrow sharp bread knife helps retain firmness and even texture, preventing breakage and crushing during cutting.
North Carolina American Legion Holds Large Asheville Convention
The North Carolina American Legion gathered in Asheville July 17 18 and 19 with over 3000 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members in attendance. Delegates adopted a resolution demanding immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates and urged Congress to remove all related interest charges. Department officers were elected and delegates to the 1932 National convention at Portland named. Wilmington was chosen as the next convention host city for 1933.
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Vention
American Legion
Department of North Carolina
Asheville
Legionnaires
North Carolina
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Kiffin Rockwell Post No. 2
Robert H. Rouse
Kinston
Wade H. Phillips
Lexington
North Carolina Department of the American Legion
North Carolina Department
Portland
United States of America
Congress of the United States
Department
Veterans’ Administration
Greenville
E. E B. Graham
Wilmington
G. B. Harris
Franklinton
Bennet Nooe
Leaksville
Frank Hines
Mount Airy
Chester C. Ensign
Statesville
Wm. J. Alexander
Spruce Pine
D. C. Whitaker
Cliffside
Henry C. Bourne
Oregon
Time & Place Committee
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Max Bones
North Main St
South Carolina
N. Main Street
Bloom’s Furniture Exchange
North Main Street
J. M. Caldwell
Tarboro
Bryce P. Beard
Salisbury
Wm. T. Joyner
Raleigh
Colle L. Sherrill
John J. Burney
Norman Y. Chambliss
Rocky Mount
Way Kinsland
Canton
M. C. Terrell
Burlington
A. R. Newsome
John Barkley
Wilson
Davis
Manteo
J. G. Madry
Rich Square
J. Roy Parker
Ahoskie
Merriwether Lewis
G. RB. Pearce
Freemont
Glenn F
Strole
Chadbourn
John Divine
Owen
Robertson
Hillsboro
Ellis Cannady
Oxford
Geo. S. Quillen
Fayetteville
Leslie King
St. Pauls
L. v. O'Callaghan
Southern Pines
Bryan Booe
Winston-Salem
Arthur Fultz
Pilot Mountain
J. Hampton Price
J. W. Sipe
China Grove
Wiley Pickens
Lincolnton
H. K. Setzer
Hickory
Chas. L. Younce
Boone
W. C. Honeycutt
Oteen
William Morris
Asheboro
Harry P. Cooper
Murphy
Furman Angel
Franklin
Bacon
Kellogg's
Libby
Bartlett Pears
Cowboy Brand
Ivory Soap
National Food Stores
FL Rcl
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