Morrison addresses North Carolina county officials in Asheville
Senator Cameron Morrison told about 200 county commissioners from across the state that modern government is scientific and progressive yet costly. He urged unity during economic lows and warned against unrest and radicalism, calling for steadfast devotion to equal, principle based governance.
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Asheville
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
Morrison
State Association of County Commissioners
States without prohibition enforcement laws listed
Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Montana New York and Wisconsin have no state prohibition enforcement laws.
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Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Montana
New York
Wisconsin
Alaskan brown bear largest on the American continent
The article notes that the Alaskan brown bear is the biggest land mammal in North America, surpassing even the renowned grizzly in size.
Betty Nuthall Falters in Wightman Cup Match at Forest Hills
Betty Nuthall of England stumbles in a Wightman Cup clash against Mrs. Helen Wills Moody of California at Forest Hills Long Island as American team wins five of seven matches to reclaim the trophy.
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Betty Nuthall
Helen Wills Moody
California
Forest Hills
Long Island
Burch Durham Goes On Trial in Slaying Case
Greensboro reports Burch Durham of High Point went on trial in Guilford Superior Court for the hit and run death of 16 year old Woodrow Medlin near Springfield Road on February 13. Neighbors testified Durham drove Medlin’s home that afternoon, and a witness saw a Ford car like Durham’s near Miss Craig’s home returning from the area. The state plans to argue Durham killed Medlin by running him down after dropping Miss Craig home.
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Greensboro
Burch Durham
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
Woodrow Medlin
Springfield Road
Durham
Nen
Hhr
Young Medlin
Dan Fikin
Miss Craig
Piedmont Highway Association Adopts By Laws In Charlotte
In Charlotte on August 13 the Piedmont Highway Association executive committee approved a constitution and by laws, defined objectives, and prepared incorporation papers. President C. G. Holland of Danville presided as delegates from federal highway 29 towns organized the meeting. The group plans to recruit in South Carolina and Georgia to mirror Virginia and North Carolina interest, with R B E Neil of Salisbury serving as secretary. F N McCubbin of Salisbury spoke at the session.
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Charlotte
N. C
Piedmont Highway Association
C. G. Holland
Danville
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
North Carolina
R. BE. L. Neil
Salisbury
F. N. McCubbin
Midway Methodist Revival Ends in Lexington
Revival at Midway Methodist church concludes after a series led by Rev J Barren of Gastonia and Pastor Rev E P Stabler. Large number of conversions reported and expectations of many additions to the church.
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Lexington
Midway Methodist Church
J. Barren
Gastonia
E. P. Stabler
Machado Advances Toward Santa Clara Amid Cuban unrest
At six this morning President Machado left aboard a special train with high military officials to Santa Clara, his native province. Reports say he may receive rebel leaders surrender or take charge of operations as reports claim Santa Clara’s rebel command wavering. Santiago reports federal troops routed a rebel detachment with one killed and two wounded, while Havana police search homes for guns to avert an uprising.
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Santa Clara
Mario G. Menocal
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Havana
Santiago
Fisher Body Crafteman Guild Winners To Visit Detroit
Marcus B. Andres of Mount Gilead and Clarence H. Moffett of Madison lead a three day Detroit visit as guests of Fisher Body Guild representing Port Carolina for the first annuation of Fisher Body Crafteman Guild Winners. The August 24 25 26 event features a day at General Motors roving Ground a dinner a boat trip and a big league ball game with two NC boys Thomas Gordy and Daniel W. Yoder among the second award recipients receiving 50 each.
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Marcus B. Andres
Mount Gilead
Clarence H. Moffett
Madison
Detroit
Fisher Body
Aaligman Guilt
Port Carolina
Crafteman Guild
Automoae Utal
Patton
A Fiamer
Hoddigi
U Naeny
Charlotte
Uni
Cears
North Carolina
Thomas Gordy
High Point
Daniel W. Yoder
Lincolnton
General Motors
Outstanding New Books At Public Library List
The High Point public library received new books this week including Willa Cather Shadow on Rocks and Vicki Baum Martins Summer. Also featured are Conrad Bercovici Royal Lover and multiple non fiction works by Robinson Newcombe Hawes McCabe Chase Browne and others.
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Public Library
Willa Cather and
Vicki Baum
High Point Public Library
Martin
Miss Baum
Willa Cather
Shadow On Rocks
The
Brarian
Willie Welch
Conrad Bercovici
W. M. Bower
Pearl Buck
Bess Aldrich
Phyllis Bottome
Wynn
Arizona
Seltzer
Yates
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Newcombe
Hawes
Adrienne
Rose McCab
Stuart Chase
Mexico
Lewis Browne
Calvary
Two Suits Started By Beeson Hardwar
Two suits filed in municipal court seek judgments on notes secured by real estate for the Beeson Hardwar Company. The larger suit names B. H. Osborne for 5191.14 plus interest from May 25 1931 on two notes. The second suit names A. J. Griffin seeking 840 plus interest from June 22 1931 on a promissory note.
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Beeson Hardwar Company
B. H. Osborne
A. J. Griffin
Stansbury Elected President of North Carolina Missioners
George L. Stansbury of there was elected president of the missioners of North Carolina at the closing session of the annual convention in Asheville. He is a former county commissioner and succeeds A. E. Cline as president. A. B. Everette was chosen vice president and J. S. Skinner reelected secretary and treasurer. The report notes an odd line about a shark egg describing its color as almost pure black.
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Asheville
George L. Stansbury
Thero
State Association of County Commissioners of
North Carolina
Stansbury
Gu County
A. E. Cline
Cleveland County
A. B. Everette
Halifax County
J. S. Skinner
Old Time Flavor Bricks Offer Palatable Healthful Beverage
California Concentrates Laboratories advertises flavor bricks including Port Sherry Burgundy Muscatel Claret Tokay Champagne and more with a simple formula. Priced at $2.00 per brick postage prepaid ships promptly after remittance to New York address Suite 1601 42 Broadway.
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California
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Five Die in Garage Fire and Explosion
Battle Creek, Michigan, August 13. Five persons were burned to death in a garage fire and explosion on the eastern city limits. A worker poured gasoline into a radiator thinking it was water, triggering the blaze. Firemen saved those at the rear and then fought the flames at the front.
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Battle Creek
Mich
People Miss Ora C McCain Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Ora C McCain underwent an appendicitis operation at Burrus clinic today. Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson and children and Mrs N R Johnson and son Rupert are spending the week in Wilmington. Miss Anne Thacker of Atlanta visits her aunt Miss Laula Thacker at 11 East Lexington Avenue.
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Ora C. McCain
Burrus Clinic
Heiean Lie
Roy Johnson
N. R. Johnson
Rupert
Wilmington
Anne Thacker
Atlanta
Laula Thacker
Lexington Avenue
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