Dark Bridge Party Mystery Drives Suspect to Stand Trial
Special Investigator Dundee presides over a Hamilton case at Breakaway Inn where Nita Selim was shot during a bridge party. Flora Miles, wife of Tracey Miles, is pressed with jealousy and lies while others in the dining room and solarium become potential witnesses as clues including a covert note from Dexy surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Juanita Selim
Penny Crain
Karen Marshall
Carolyn Dunlap
Tracey Miles
Judge Marshall
John Drake
Dexter Sprague
Janet Raymond
Polly Beale
Clive Hammond
Flora Miles
Strawn
Nita
Nita Selim
Hamilton
Mrs Miles
Junior
Mrs. Miles
Flora
Dexy
Tracey
Dexter
Miles
Spreague
Local church and club notices fill December schedule
The column lists meetings for the Fidelis Class, Over the Teacups, Ladies Aid, W O T club, Industrial club, and Oak Hill P T A, with times and hosts. Birth and marriage announcements for the Cates and McDaniel families appear alongside hospital news and a folklore program at a college.
Thanksgiving Visits Across Town Shared By Neighbors
Lala and Wallie Minton of North Wilkesboro spent Thanksgiving with their sister Mrs Chester Welch on Moffitt Street. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Wade Davis and daughter of Waxhaw staying with Mrs Raymond Garrett at 402 Elm Street. Other locals hosted relatives and students from State College and UNC over the holiday, with trips to Statesville and New Haven for Yale Harvard football, and visits to Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Cates
Arlene Elizabeth
Phillips Street
Poplin-Mcdaniel
Annie’ McDaniel
Tryon Street
Ruth McDaniel
H. R. Poplin
Virginia Giles
J. T. Hughes
High Point
Stewart, Va
Lala
Wallie Minton
North Wilkesboro
Mrs
Chester Welch
Moffitt Street
Mrs. Wade Davis
of Waxhaw
Raymond Garrett
Elm Street
Robert Hubbard
State College
Raleigh
R. B. Hubbard
Johnson Street
Robert Gold
Basil Hall
University of North Carolina
T. J. Gold
Oakwood Court
Katherine Raymond
New York
New Haven
Conn
Teethina Teething Aid Endorsed by Generations
Teethina claimed to ease teething pains for three generations and treat colic gas constipation colds indigestion diarrhea. It says the product cleanses regulates the stomach acts as an intestinal antiseptic and promotes sleep without opiates. Sold by druggists for 30 cents and a free Dr. Moffett Baby Book offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alljl
Dr. Moffett
C. J. Moffett Co
Dept. 6
Columbus
Federal aid highway mileage falls since 1924 figures
Washington reported by December 1 1930 the federal aid highway program improved 9349 miles in the last fiscal year bringing total improved mileage to 193049. Thomas H MacDonald said the decline reflected a program cut to 75 million dollars and noted expected gains with authorization rising to 125 million annually for the current and next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
Hawaii
MacDonald
Folklore Society to Convene in Raleigh Friday
North Carolina Folklore Society holds its annual meeting in Raleigh this Friday afternoon. The program features a presidential address by Mrs S Westray Battle of Asheville and papers by Ralph S Boggs of Chapel Hill and Thomas P Harrison of Raleigh. Officers include Mrs Battle, Mrs Josephus Daniels of Raleigh, Mrs Maude Minish Sutton of Forest City, Dr Thomas P Harrison of Raleigh, and Dr Frank C Brown of Durham as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Folklore’ Society
S. Westray Battle
Asheville
Ralph S. Boggs
Chapel Hill
Thomas P. Harrison
Frank C. Brown
Durham
Drive On Southern Maryland Stills Is Woodcock's Plan
Prohibition Director Woodcock announces a targeted drive against illegal liquor stills in southern Maryland. He calls the region a sore spot and says the operation aims to cut sources of capital for illicit supply, gather data, and set a possible precedent nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Woodcock
Washington
Prohibition Bureau
Prohibition
United States
Journey by motorcycle reaches Canberra via long route
J Gill and E Stephens completed a 15 000 mile ride from London to Canberra carrying a letter for Prime Minister Scullin. They rode through France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iraq, Persia, India and Burmah, starting May 11 last year and were detained in Turkey for two weeks. They faced Bedouin attacks in the Iraqi desert, scaring them off by accelerating their engine to mimic machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gill
E. Stephens
Canberra
Australia
London
High Commissioner
Scullin
Melbourne
England
France
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Iraq
Persia
India
Burmah
Turkey
Irak
Blood proof of parentage through colloid chemistry
Professor Wilhelm Zangenmiester of Konigsberg University, Germany reports a positive proof of parentage using colloidal chemistry. He cites reactions between minute blood serum particles of the child and parent and suggests a specific colloidal substance is transmitted by the parent that can be detected in test tubes with strong light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Zangenmiester
Konigsberg University
Germany
Zangemeister
Warm Winter Casserole of Peppers Onions and Tomatoes
A hearty cold weather dish features green peppers onions and tomatoes slow cooked in a casserole with salt pepper and butter for a comforting meal. The simple blend creates a robust savory side or light main during chilly days.
New Motor Laws May Be Effected
Enterprise Bureau reports North Carolina drivers push for lighter taxes and tighter admin of motor laws. Car owners favor a flat $10 license fee, oppose higher gasoline tax, and back state drivers license, safety rules, and broader Highway Patrol. Local motor clubs gather ballots to shape 1931 legislative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Club
Motor Club
C. W. Roberts
Greensboro
Shelby cleaners settle price war in compromise
Shelby cleaners reach a compromise ending a price war among local dry cleaners. In Charlotte Miss Helen Hurley and W S Cochran of Monroe were slightly hurt in an automobile collision. In Raleigh a calendar of 47 workmen s compensation hearings in Piedmont North Carolina is scheduled for Industrial Commissioner J D Dorsett beginning today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Shelby Dry Cleaners
Charlotte
Helen Hurley
W. S. Cochran
Monroe
Raleigh
Piedmont
North Carolina
J. D. Dorsett
Duke University Day Set for Alumni Observance
Duke University Day on December 11 will be widely observed by the school's alumni. The event's scope and exact activities are expected to be announced by university officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK Hill P. T. A
Parent-Teacher Association of the
Oak Hill School
C. W. Combs
Durham
Duke University
Three Men Held in Lincolnton Store Robbery
Three men are being held at Lincolnton in connection with a spate of store robberies reported in the area. Police did not release names pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Lincolnton
Rowland Fire Destroys Farmer McCormick Property
Fire originating from matches in the hands of a small son destroyed T. J. McCormick’s property, a farmer, valued at $8,900. The blaze caused extensive damage to his holdings and structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
T. J. McCormick
Auto lifespans: average six years and nine months
The American Motor Association reports that the typical automobile remains in use for six years and nine months before being retired. This finding highlights mid-century car turnover and consumer durability expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Motorista’ Association
Bournemouth Children Pilot Afternoon Sunday Service
Children at St. Michael's Church Bournemouth replace the Sunday school with a dedicated afternoon service. They supply their own readers lessons choir organist and warden. Kew church also opens a chapel for children under eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bournemouth
England
St. Michael’s Church
Kew
Ferry Added To Missouri River Service At Phelps City
A ferry with capacity for 10 autos began service on the Missouri river at Phelps City Missouri marking a new transport link for the region and boosting cross river travel and freight movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Phelps City
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Karen
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First Baptist Church
Ruby Hepler
North Main
Harry Raymond
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North Park Ladies’ Aid
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The
North Park Baptist Church
C. H. Burnson
Park Avenue
W. O. T. Club
Dalton
Carter Dalton
Mrs. Kerr
Paul Kerr
Tate Street
Guilford General Hospital
Industrial Club
East Commerce Street
Ch. A. R
I. B. Greer
Appalachian State College
Scribblerus Club
R. C. Preston
Wiltshire Boulevard
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Country Club
Gordon Brewer
American Citizenship Committee
Moore’s Book Store
Club
Newton Carroll
Rocky Mount, Va
Moffitt’s
M. B. Smith, Jr
Burlington
D. H. Parsons
West Farms Avenue
Alyce Smith
James Lowe
Beulah Stroud
Statesville
J. O. Meadows
Annie Jenkins
Dorothy Cook
John E. Slane
Oscar W. Slane
Willis H. Slane
West Emerywood
Folk-Lore Society
Sheraton Beauty Shop
Mezzanine Floo
Desert Play
Palm Springs
Cali
Dolores Brown
Suena
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Wallace Beery
Marie Dressler
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Mark Twain
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