North Carolina art museum gain from New York exhibit
An exhibit by Grand Central Galleries at the Sir Walter Hotel in Raleigh boosted support for a state art museum. About 15 000 to 20 000 attendees including students viewed works by living American painters and sculptors. Notable pieces remained in North Carolina including The Slave and Youthful Franklin.
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New York
Grand Central
North Carolina
North Carolina Art Society
Noble
Graham Keenan
Wilmington
Collier Cobb
University of
Franklin
R. Tait McKenzie
John Gellatly
Art Society
Cedars and Holly Grow Slowly We Must Protect
A brief note warns that cedar and holly plants grow slowly and emphasizes the need to avoid damage or loss to these slow growing specimens, stressing careful maintenance and protection.
High Point High School Library Opens Tomorrow
The High Point high school library will be open tomorrow from two to four o'clock to help students return books and borrow reads for the Christmas holidays. Principal L R Johnston announced the hours and Miss Flossie May Foster will be on duty. The opening follows a hurried school closing yesterday due to influenza concerns in the city schools.
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High Point High School
L. R. Johnston
Flossie May Foster
Funeral for Mrs Cox Held at Marlboro Church
Funeral services for Mrs. J. M. Cox were held yesterday afternoon at Marlboro Friends Church conducted by Rev. Tom A. Sykes and Rev. Thomas Hendricks. Burial was in Marlboro cemetery. Survived by husband, children and mother Mrs Isaac Farlow.
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J. M. Cox
Marlboro Friends Church
Tom A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
Thomas Hendricks
Greensboro
S. C. Farlow
D. F. Davis
Wray Farlow
June Hill
Fred Allred
Virgil Gray
Sadie Osborne
Belle Davis
Clara Allred
Mary Osborne
Margaret Farlow
Marlboro Cemetery
Cox
Isaac Farlow
Clodfelter Baby Dies After Short Illness
Joseph Llodfelter eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Zeno Clodfelter of 1115 Ward street died after a brief illness. Born in High Point March 14 1928 he is survived by his parents four sisters Annie Mae Louise Eula and Hester and one brother Ray. Funeral services conducted at the home Wednesday at 2 pm by Rev O A Elmore and Rev C L Reynolds with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Joseph L.lodfelter
Zeno Clodfelter
Ward Street
High Point
Annie Mae
Louise
Eula
Hester
Ray
O. A. Elmore
Southside Baptist Church
C. L. Reynolds
English Street
M. P
Oakwood Cemetery
Italy and California Man Harness Steam From Volcano Heat
A man in Italy and a person in California are using natural steam from volcanic power stations. The effort illustrates how geothermal energy taps heat from Earth's interior for practical power.
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Italy
California
High Point residents mail early for Christmas postal tips
Postmaster O R York notes a sharp rise in Christmas mailing in High Point and urges cooperation with postal authorities for prompt delivery. He explains special delivery use, insurance rules, parcel restrictions, and insured value fees to ensure safe, speedy holiday mail.
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High Point
O. R. York
York
Greensboro Man Here Suffers Convulsion
Greensboro resident W. E. Seward, connected with Southern Steel, is a patient at High Point hospital after a convulsion at the Pittsburgh Pirate Glass plant. The report notes 55,563 cows under regular test for productions in California.
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Greensboro
W., E. Seward
Southern Steel Corporation
High Point Hospital
Pittsburgh Pirate Glass Company
California
Midol Promises Fast Pain Relief for Menstrual Cramps
An advertisement touts Midol as a safe remedy for menstrual pain claiming it acts on affected organs and provides comfort in five to seven minutes. It emphasizes no narcotic effects and promotes a portable aluminum case sold for fifty cents at drug stores.
Influenza Epidemic Forces Court Adjournments
The influenza epidemic in High Point spreads statewide as Vandolfph county superior court adjourns due to illness. The judge returned to open court at 10 but adjourned again an hour later amid the epidemic and lingering family bereavement.
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Vandolfph County Superior Court
Central Friends Brotherhood Holds Annual Meeting
The annual banquet and business meeting of the Central Friends church was held at the annex with Rev. Eldon Millis of First Friends Indianapolis delivering a keynote address. New officers were elected: D. Ralph Parker president J. C. Hill vice president RE. H. Jarrett secretary Luther Barker treasurer i Wade Hiatt assistant treasurer and Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes teacher.
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Brotherhood of Central Friends Church
Eldon Millis
First Friends Church
Indianapolis
Ind
D. Ralph Parker
J. C. Hill
RE. H. Jarrett
Luther Barker
I. Wade Hiatt
Tom Alderman Sykes
Sykes
Elizabeth Fry
Mills
Brotherhood
Jesus
Mallory
Mount
Everest
Promote Southern Air Transport Line Readied for Columbia Meet
Charlotte area plans to back a new feeder air service linking Charlotte and cities including Columbia Augusta Savannah Greensboro. A survey brief by W S Creighton will outline opportunities for a financially viable line to feed the New York Atlanta route. The Southeastern Airports Association will convene December 18 in Columbia, moving up from December 21.
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Charlotte
Columbia
Augusta
Savannah
Greensboro
Southeastern Airports Association
Daniel
W. S. Creighton
Charlotte Shippers’ and Manufacturers
Hoblitzell Likely Named Manager for 1929 Hornets
The Charlotte News reports Dick Hoblitzell, former pilot of the Charlotte Sally League club, has been approached by current owners to manage the 1929 Hornets. Bud Moore confirms efforts to secure him and reliable sources indicate negotiations have progressed to show Hoblitzell as next spring’s skipper.
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Charlotte
Charlotte News
Dick Hoblitzell
Bud Moore
Hoblitzell
Fruit tree cultivation across Canadian provinces
The article notes that apples pears plums and other tree fruits are grown commercially in Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario and British Columbia, highlighting the nationwide production.
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Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
State College Finds Physical Defects Among Freshmen
North Carolina State College's physical education and military departments conducted exams on 633 students. Of freshmen, 179 failed the tests, 149 recalled for further checks. Defects ranged from defective vision and hearing to spinal curvature and various diseases, with actions advised for treatment and ongoing exercise programs.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
John Il’. Miller
E. L. Cloyd
Miller
State College
Chicago Heights Faces Federal Probe Over Decade of Violence
Chicago Heights records 65 killings since 1918 as federal scrutiny targets a political criminal alliance. Mayor Bergin urged to present town’s tale to a federal grand jury amid multiple recent slayings tied to bootleggers, rival gangs, and liquor interests.
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Chicago
Chicago Heights
United States
Daniel Anderson
Daniel Bergin
Dominick Spofato
Bergin
Joseph Martino
Leroy Gilbert
Thomas Scanlon
Anderson
Grand Jury
Stomach Bothering You Don't Fool with Indigestion
A vintage ad urges relief from stomach troubles and indigestion with Dr Siegert Angostura bitters. It promises benefits for cramps headaches and sleepiness warning of serious outcomes and asking readers to send 1.00 for a 4 oz bottle to Angostura Bitters Agency in New York.
Bandits Slain as New Orleans Ramps Up Crime Drive
New Orleans police pressed a hunt against a wave of robberies. One bandit was killed when he tried to rob Joseph Combel’s store. two masked gunmen fled after a shot by detective George Dillman who believed he wounded one assailant.
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New Orleans
Herman CO. Bakeer
Joseph Combel
George
Dillman
Dismal Swamp Canal Property Deeded to Federal Government
The deed transferring Dismal Swamp canal properties to the federal government was recorded at Camden courthouse today in Elizabeth City. The transfer by the Lake Drum- is noted in the Camden records.
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Dismal Swamp
Elizabeth City
Camden
Canal and Water Company Nears Final Completion
The Mond Canal and Water Company is expected to be completed within a few days as the lag payment remains unpaid. Once payment is made, the canal will operate as a toll free waterway under the War Department and begin almost immediately.
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Mond Canal and Water Company
War Department
Wedding Returns To South Mimms After Vicar's Appeal
Cupid comes to London area town of South Mimms in Middlesex as Rev Allen Hay's appeal attracts villagers to witness the first wedding in TS months.
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London
Cupid
South Mimms
Middlesex
Lofts
Allen Hay
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Clodfelter
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Joeyna Ralston
Shamrock Alley
Rialto News
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Iapith
Louis Wolheim Walter Byron
Wilma Banky
Kolk
Carolina
Dolores del
Rio
Grand Opera Week
N. C
Hansel and Gretel
Eve Carmen
Grand Opera Week Daily Record
Central Friends Brotherhood
Eldon Mills
Southern Air Transport Line
Helan
Building Contractors Association
Commercial Club
R. K. Stewart
J. Sicklofe
Ats
Pastor Wakes
Christmas Savings Club
Wachovia
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