Wilson Re elected President of Memorial Group Meeting
Mr. Wilson was named president again at a Memorial Group gathering. Worship began at 10 45 AM with Miss Clara I Cox and Murray Johnson leading devotions. A noon picnic followed with museum visits and old friends renewing acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara I. Cox
Murray Johnson
Greensboro
Wilson
J. J. Blair
Springfield Hall Literary Society
Springfield
Bush Hill
James Wiley Fowler
Abigail P. Blair
W. A. Blair
Sarah English Blair
Sarah Haworth
Emperor penguins can knock a man out with a flipper blow
A report notes that emperor penguins can incapacitate a person with a strong swat from their flippers, illustrating the birds' surprising physical power in close encounters.
High Point men face serious charges in hotel loot case
Deputy Sheriff J F Jones led a day long investigation into an alleged drinking party at a High Point hotel that ended with theft from F C Ford of New York center sales. A 14 year old Greensboro girl detained, and three locals including Ellington Auman and Allman charged. bond posted after return to High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
F. C. Ford
New York Center
Ford
Lewis E. Teague
Erma Short
Greensboro
Jones
High Point
Virginia
Ellington
Allman
Sheriff
Gibsonville
Auman
H. L. Koontz
Fremen
Hill Veneer Company
John Martin
North Carolina cities show interest in parking meters
Hoey and state party leaders weigh a potential move while Mayor Grayson confirms the city isn’t acting now but may invite bids later. Cincinnati editor message notes the nationwide edit of the discussion. The exchange signals growing attention to meter systems in North Carolina municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Cincinnati
Ohio
North Carolina
Hope to Have First Biplane Back in North Carolina
North Carolina aviation enthusiasts push to bring the Wright brothers Kitty Hawk biplane. The group seeks Wright's consent to display it in Raleigh museum before a permanent Kitty Hawk exhibit is built. Plans include shelters for historic and modern aircraft and a state-wide petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
The
Aero Club
Bartlett
Carolina Aero Club
Mr. Wright
North Carolina
Raleigh
Kitty Hawk
Wright
London
United States
Model Aircraft Builder
Smithsonian Institute
Charles Abbott
Smithsonian
Western Star to Feature with Circus in August Show
Western Star will appear with Downie Bros. Circus as the feature attraction at Welch field on Thursday August 27 for matinee and night performances. The tribute notes Jack Troxle a top cowboy star along with Miss Dixie Starr and Lonesome Joe in a 27-person Hollywood cowboy troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Troxle
Downie Bros. Circus
Welch Field
Jack
Hoxie
Hollywood
Miss Dixie Starr
Lonesome Joe
Cowboy Songster
Radio Fame
John Martin Retires after 30 Years as City Volunteer Fireman
John Martin ends a 30 year stretch as a volunteer with company number three in a city fire department rooted in older, rugged equipment and volunteer crews. His daughter Mary was born in a fire station, a unique claim in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Mary
Burley Current
Martin
Railway Clerk Is First Tenant In Housing Project
ATLANTA Aug 15 The railway clerk T Hooks became tenant number one in the nations first low cost housing project at Techwood PWA development. Hooks his wife and 17 month old Janice joined 16 other families in christening the $3,000,000 project as government officials plan a formal opening September 1 announced D A Calhoun manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
T. Hooks
Hooks
Janice
Techwood Pwa
D. A. Calhoun
Two Die In Crash At Brant Beach Road Collision
Dr. John Eys of Chester Pennsylvania and Hoff of Plymouth Meeting were killed today when the auto they were riding in crashed on Brant Beach near Beach Haven New Jersey. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but the men died from their injuries. Police investigators are reviewing the wreck to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Haven
John Eys
Chester
Hoff
Plymouth
Brant Beach
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Trinidad Lake
Ward Street
Dial
Puma
N. Main St
Hone
Hoey
N. C
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank Bldg
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Orville Wright
Milton Wright
Dayton
Icarus
Orville
Chas. D. Walcott
Washington
Myrtle Desk Company
Arthur Hotel
West Broad Street
Russell
Madame Clara Phrenologist
Perp Vom
Sheppard's
Main St
Asheboro Road
Snow iI Lumber
E. M. Taydentist
North Main Strd
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
North Wrenn Street
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
North Main Street
J. W. Clinard
Pres
B. F. Johnson
Damp Wash Service
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