Community helps build new Ashe County school
In Nathans Creek Ashe County a $25 000 consolidated school opened with a record enrollment. Five new graded roads aided access for the first busloads of children. The project cost $1 000 from local residents who built the school themselves. nine teachers now staff the one building. Principal speakers included Representative R L Doughton and Prof I G Greer.
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Ashe County
A. B. Hurt
R. L. Doughton
I. G. Greer
Appalachian State Normal
Youngest Trapeze Star Eddie Ward Headlines High Point Circus
Eddie Ward 18 the youngest catcher in the world headlines John Robinson Sella Floto circuses at High Point fairgrounds. He follows family fame as he trains with the Flying Bertons and aims to continue life on the road with trumpet, sawdust, animals, and a packed audience awaiting two performances on Friday August 26.
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Eddie ‘Ward
John Robinson
Eddie
Eddie Ward
Mamie Ward
Berton
Bert
Agnes Doss
Filers
Uguet
Chowan County Sues State Over Six Month School Term
Chowan County filed suit in Raleigh to compel state support for a six month school term in three non tax districts. The conflict arose after the state board of equalization ordered consolidation, a move county officials resisted. The board withdrew state aid and special district taxes were revoked. The suit asks the state to fund the six month term and will be heard in the district’s superior court.
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Raleigh
Chowan
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Doolittle Flier Crashes in Wichita Landing
Jimmy Doolittle, famed speed flier, made a dramatic safe landing in his remodeled Laird racing biplane after a faulty retractable gear failed. The plane was damaged beyond repair for the Bendix trophy race from Los Angeles to Cleveland. He escaped with only a slight shakeup.
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Wichita
Kas
Jimmy Doolittle
Laird
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Doolittle
East Burlington Church Holds Annual Whitsett Picnic
The East Burlington Presbyterian church held its annual picnic on the school grounds Saturday afternoon in Whitsett. Rev. S. M. Rankin of Greensboro now serves as pastor of the church.
Wheeler hosts include Rankin Wheeler and Wilson guests
Mr and Mrs Ed B Wheeler welcomed Sunday guests Rankin Wheeler and son Robert of Winston Salem along with Mrs Rosa McFarland and Mrs Jenette Grainger of Wilson for a social visit.
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Ed B. Wheeler
Rankin Wheeler
Robert
Winston-Salem
Rosa McFarland
Jenette Grainger
Wilson
Professor Joyner Addresses Friedens Church Service
Prof J H Joyner spoke Sunday morning before the Friedens church congregation as the pastor was away on vacation.
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J. H. Joyner
Friedens Church
Worker Fined Injured in Deep Well Incident Near Clapp’s Store
W. E. B. Rowland sustained painful injuries last week while digging a well near Clapp's store when a heavy bucket slipped from a 20 foot fall and struck him a glancing blow. Despite the intense pain, no permanent injury appears likely.
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W. EB. Rowland
Clapp
Whitsett Speaks at Sharon Lutheran on Day of Opportunity
On Sunday morning Dr. W. T. Whitsett was the speaker at Sharon Lutheran church in Gibsonville, delivering a sermon titled the Day of Opportunity.
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W. T. Whitsett
Sharon Lutheran Church
Gibsonville
Whitsett Methodist Church Hosts Weeklong Revival
Rev. D. D. Holt and Rev. Harold A. Gross closed a successful week of services at Whitsett Methodist church. Large congregations attended daily at 3 pm and 8 pm, with boys girls and youth forming special choirs to provide music throughout.
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D. D. Holt
Harold A. Gross
Whitsett
Day reunion planned at Spring Friends Church
A group from her circle plans to attend a Holi day reunion at Spring Friends Church on Route 8 south of Graham in Alamance County next Saturday August 2.
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Spring Friends Church
Route $8
Graham
Alamance County
Coble Family Reunion Held at Church Near Kimesville
The annual Coble family reunion took place last Wednesday at Coble's church four miles west of Kimesville. An interesting program entertained attendees, highlighting family history and community fellowship.
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Coble
Coble’s Church
Kimesville
Dar
Mrs Arnold Holt and Son Visit Burlington Friends
Mrs Arnold Holt and her son from Burlington were here with friends on their return home from several days spent in Winston-Salem.
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Arnold Holt
Sedalia Singers to Perform at Gibsonville High Friday
The Sedalia Singers are scheduled to present an evening entertainment in the Gibsonville High School auditorium on Friday August 26 at 8 p m. The event promises local musical talent in a school venue with proceeds to be announced.
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Sedalia Singers
Gibsonville High School
Reverend Enoch Hite Heads On Vacation With Daughters
The article notes Rev. Enoch Hite and his daughters Misses Thesta and Janie Hite leaving Wednesday for a multi day vacation trip. It also reports the death of Dr. M. L. Kesler of Thomasville in a Friday night automobile accident, describing him as a cherished and useful figure in the state.
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Enoch Hite
Misses Thesta
Janie Hite
M. L. Kesler
Thomasville
State
Two Suspects in Slaying Cleared in Natchez Case Slammed By New Confession
In Natchez Mississippi a new confession credited to Emily Burns white woman and detailing George Pearles as the shooter shifts blame away from Richard Dana 61 and his housekeeper Octavia Dockrey 60. The Burns woman says Pearles and two others robbed the victim and Pearles was killed by police in Pine Bluff Ark.
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Natchez
Miss
Richard Dana
Octavia Dockrey
Jane Surget Merrill
Emily Burns
Joseph Stone
Dana
Miss Dockrey
George Pearles
Edgar Newell
Pearles
Pine Bluff
Ark
Newell
C. P. Roberts
Burns
Mollison Plans Return Flight Across Atlantic
Captain James A. Mollison expects to depart New York within two days for a return flight across the Atlantic weather permitting. The Scottish flyer tentatively set Wednesday or Thursday morning as the start after learning his small method plane was ready, with receptions at city hall and in New York as part of the day’s duties.
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New York
James A. Mollison
Atlantic
Mollison
City Hall
Circus Health Management at John Robinsons Sells Floto
Dr E P Partello, a veteran circus physician, oversees medical care for 965 performers and staff with daily inspections and regular clinics. A first aid hospital is set up near dressing tents for the August 26 visit, with serious cases sent to hospitals. Lindbergh sent congratulatory messages as health programs reduced sickness and accidents. Railway shipments in Hickory, NC rose 15 percent due to higher industrial activity.
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John Robinson
Sells Floto
E. P. Partello
Southern School of Medicine
Partello
John Robinson-Sells
Floto
High Point
Dr. Partello
Beauty rituals cross gender lines in Chicago report
Chicago readers learn that American Cosmeticians say men from athletes to traffic cops are frequenting beauty parlors for facial care eyebrow trims and permanent waves as attitudes shift toward male grooming.
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Chicago
American Cosmeticians Association
Plymouth man dies after refusing to give up smoking
Plymouth England reports Robert Beal who could not quit smoking attached to his pipe despite medical advice to stop. He took his own life as a response, resulting in his death.
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Plymouth
Eng
Robert Beal
Chicago Riverside Train Push Drives Weekend Excursion Boost
In Chicago a flood of old currency and silver flowed into railroad tills as residents loosened up to buy weekend excursion tickets. The scene reflects strong local demand for leisure travel and boosted ticket sales at the railroad offices.
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Chicago
Show Boat Cracow Variety Troupe on Wash Tub Route
In Cracow Poland a wash tub became a traveling stage as three variety performers a man a second man and a woman navigated by sticks performed en route to entertain onlookers.
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Cracow
Poland
Dubs Break Chicago Park Golf Ban Ended
Dubs can use Lincoln Park’s new $2,000,000 golf course after park board rescinded a ban that drew protests from Good Jers and delayed play due to turf and policing glare.
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Chicago
Dubs
Lincoln Park
Jers
Park Board
Publicity Given Credit Loans Is Well Received
Washington reports an optimistic reaction to Reconstruction Finance loans to banks and institutions. The July 21 to August 1 period shows 487 loans totaling 45.96 million dollars, with 32.99 million to banks. Some banks deny receiving listed sums, while 223.88 million has been authorized but not drawn.
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Washington, D. C
Reconstruction Corporation
South Trimble
House of Representatives
House
Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association
San Francisco
Corporation
California
A. P. Gannini
Trustees Quit Meeting At Duke Endowment
The August meeting of the Duke Endowment board of trustees is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 27 in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
N. C
Duke Endowment
Mass Meeting Set by Gladiators of America in Asheville
Asheville hosts a mass meeting featuring former congressman John 1, organized by the Gladiators of America in an anti prohibition effort.
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Asheville
N. C
John 1
The
Gladiators of America
Motorcycle Collision Injures Swan in Burlington
C C Swan of Maryla was injured when his motorcycle struck an automobile driven by Robert Boland in Burlington.
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Burlington, N. C
C. C. Swan
Maryla
Robert Boland
Fatal firearm accident at Newport home in New Bern
Ben Frank Garner was at his Newport residence when a shotgun he handled accidentally discharged. No other injuries reported and authorities are investigating the incident.
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New Bern
N. C
Ben Frank Garner
Newport
Whit Sett Christian Endeavor Meeting Led by Misses
Miss Kate Lick and Miss Cathie Hinshaw led a Whit Sett Christian Endeavor session on Sunday evening attracting members for an engaging discussion and group activities.
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Kate Lick
Cathie Hinshaw
Whitsett Christian Endeavor Society
Creameries and Cheese Plants Spur North Carolina Farm Income
Raleigh reports payments averaging more than 300 dollars daily to farmers in Ashe Allegheny and Watauga counties from the Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant at West Jefferson. The modern brick and steel facility handles 70000 pounds of milk daily with 15000 currently supplied and expected to double next year. Dairy profits reflect thriving grazing zones and expanding herds as creameries spread to other counties with adequate milk supplies.
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Raleigh
Ashe
Allegheny
Watauga
Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Corporation
West Jefferson
Bryan W. Sipe
Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
N. C. State College
Sipe
State College
South
Alleghany
Ashe County
Guilford
Mecklenburg
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