Perfect Alibi Reported in Kidnapping Case of Callahan
A Thomasville court hearing on the August 1 alleged kidnapping of Edsel Britt by G. S. Callahan and Mrs. N. F. Britt ended with an innocence verdict. Defense witnesses testified Callahan was at home in Bridges Street, while Britt family members in Wilmington supported their alibi. The court’s ruling cleared Callahan and Mrs. Britt of all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Green
Thomasville
G. S. Callahan
Bridges Street
High Point
Thomasville Court
J. Roy Proctor
Callahan
N. F. Britt
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Sam J. Best
M. C. Walker
Frye
Ruby Jackson
Frances Beck
Proctor
E. R. Richardson
Britt
Wilmington
Brit
Miss Melina E. Everhart Dies in Randleman
Miss Melina E. Everhart 84 died at the home of her nephew C. E. Everhart in Randleman after a long illness. A Davidson County native, she came to Randolph County in 1879. The body lies at Pugh's Funeral Home. Service Sunday at 5 p.m. Rev. J. H. Trollinger will officiate at Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Melina FE. Everhart
C. E. Everhart
Miss Everhart
Davidson County
Randolph County
Everhart
Pugh
J. H. Trollinger
Mt. Lebanon Church
Army cancels cotton dress socks contracts for field use
War Department explains surprise cancellation of cotton dress sock contracts for Army field use. Existing stock will be distributed, while future orders will mix cotton and wool. Several High Point plants produced the socks, and adjustments could let them switch to the new design with current equipment. An insignia sketch for the Army Chemical Warfare Service allegedly was drawn on a cigarette wrapper by a former officer now a clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Army
Washington
High Point
Army Chemical Warfare Service
Police report: Dunnigan charged with driving intoxicated
Police said Charles Dunnigan 38 of High Point Route 1 was arrested early this morning and held on a 500 bond on charges of driving a car intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dunnigan
High Point
Hitler’s Rise and Fall A Decade of World Shakeup
AP features depict Adolf Hitler’s ascent from Austrian origin to German chancellor and dictator. The piece chronicles his fanatical rule, anti Jewish campaigns, and mass mobilization, followed by his failed assault on Britain and Russia and ultimate downfall as Allied forces shattered Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
von Hindenburg
Hitler wrong guesses and the war’s turning points list
A retrospective list shows key miscalculations by Hitler and the Axis from 1939 to 1943. It notes Poland, France, London air battles, Moscow, Stalingrad, Tunisia, and Sicily as turning moments where Allied resistance and Allied production outpaced Axis expectations.
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Hitler
Poland
England
Mussolini
France
Italy
U. S
Germany
Stalingrad
Tunisia
Africa
Russia
Europe
Alfied
Sicily
Phone Rates Not Boosted As Previously Reported
North State Telephone Company officials deny subscriber rate increases despite a new toll message sharing agreement with Southern Bell. The deal raises local company toll revenue by over 13 000 annually, with payroll and tax effects noted by executives and a state commission approval. The Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company leads the list of independents sharing about 50 000 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Tilden
North State Telephone Company
High Point
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Alden
State Utilities Commission
North State
Edgar Womble
Ian
Wembley
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company
Renfrow Arrested for Reckless Driving After Collision
C M Renfrow, 27, faced reckless driving charges after a crash on East Lexington Avenue late yesterday. His machine swung left at a hill crest and struck the car of Iva C Gideons, 29, of Pensacola, Florida. Skid marks extended 33 feet from Renfrow's vehicle. Gideons reported no serious injuries. Damage was about 200 dollars to Gideons car and 175 dollars to Renfrow's machine. Police said Renfrow was on the wrong side of the road and speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Renfrow
Iva C. Gideons
Pensacola
Fla
Renfrew
Lexington Avenue
Gideons
Renfrow
Ed Road
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G.S. Callahan
H. P
USO
YMCA
Virginia Frank
USC
Miss Frank
Edgar Hartley
North Carolina
M. E. Everhart
St. Joseph
Federal Communications Commission
The
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Lexington
Asheboro
Salisbury
Navy
Fuehrer
America
Munich
Czechoslovaka
Fuewrer
Luftwaffe
London
Japan
Tokyo
Moscow
City Fuel CO
Park St
C. M. Renfrow
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Tahery
ICE Delivery Company
West Broad Street
Ruby
S. Main ST
City
Piedmont
On, & Coal CO
Diamonds
Wagger
Tiger Brand
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Nat Walker
Lyes
Walgreen
Cash Fuel CO
Hedrick Coal CO
Mallory Street
J. R. Summers
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