Miss Ridge Weds J. M. Randall Jr in Danville
Miss Clara Victoria Ridge married J. M. Randall Jr of High Point on December 19 1932 in Danville Virginia. Rev Jessie Hite officiated. Bride is daughter of B F Ridge and Victoria Ridge of Randolph County. After a short honeymoon in Georgia the couple will reside in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
J. M. Randall, JR
Clara Victoria Ridge
Danville
Jessie Hite
Mrs. Randall
B. F. Ridge
Victoria Ridge
Randolph County
J. M. Randall
High Point
Points
Georgia
Useful Wall Light Adopts Battery Power For Quick Gifting
A new compact wall light offers a battery powered, wire free solution ideal for homes in the country or dark hallways. It arrives in old ivory and activates with a simple pull of a small switch. The article also notes a social event with committee chairs and several holiday visitors returning home for Christmas.
City Looks to Save 40000 a Year on Power Rates
The city moves toward a wholesale power rate revision projected to save about $40,000 annually. The detailed contract, drafted in Charlotte, awaits formal signing and city council approval after a long campaign since 1929. Officials say savings will flow to residents and municipal operations, with timing uncertain until next year.
Ehringhaus Twins Lead Debate on Municipally Owned Plant
City council discussed a bill of 2500 dollars claimed by Mr Knox for services tied to a proposed municipal power plant. The contract, alleged but unsigned, would limit city service to five horsepower per motor, moving larger loads to Southern Public Utilities. Council referred the matter to the finance committee, noting potential annual savings of about 4000 dollars from further metering groupings and 3500 dollars from street lighting under the revised agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Olsen
Finance Committee
Power Company
Southern Public Utilities Company
Missing Bank Receiver in Amnesia After Disappearance
The missing bank receiver remains in a mental stupor months after vanishing on the eve of a planned meeting with President Hoover. Robins is described as a victim of amnesia, complicating efforts to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Robins
Cotton Spinning Industry Reports Active November
Statistics show November figures for cotton growing states with 19,107,506 spindles in place and 17,016,718 active during the month. Active spindle hours totaled 6,495,197,004 across the region, averaging 288 hours per spindle in place.
Good Liar Puts Robber To Flight
ALBEMARLE December 21 P Ray Hendley store keeper faced a pistol at his counter during a hold up. He claimed no money and no job, and feigned calling an imaginary clerk to stall the thief. The would be robber fled in alarm, leaving in a nearby car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle
Ray Hendley
Average per spindle by states list
The states show varying averages per spindle. Alabama reports 536,086,840 and 286 while Georgia lists 61,295,249 and 257. Mississippi records 48,543,603 and 224. North Carolina notes 1,572,367,535 and 226. South Carolina has 2,007,921,808 and 353. Texas shows 41,880,963 and 148. Virginia records 169,930,340 and 250. Co gene appears with 221,894,024.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Co Gene
Texas
Virginia
House Members Halt Attempts Kill Beer Bill
Lawmakers debate a beer bill setting four percent alcohol content and prohibit shipments into dry states. Representative Kunz argues for palatable beer while Wood criticizes the shipping restriction and predicts a Supreme Court challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Wood
Supreme Court
Kunz
Court Acts to Get Leas Extradition From Asheville Bank Case
Central Bank and Trust of Asheville faced extradition fight as Luke Lea Sr and his son await Buncombe court action. Solicitor Zeb V. Nettles plans to forfeit bonds if they do not surrender by the January term. Luke Lea Sr faces six to ten years. his son may pay $25,000 in fines or serve two to six years in North Carolina prison for conspiracy to defraud the bank alongside Wallace B. Davis, now imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bank and Trust Company
Asheville
Theas
Zeb V. Nettles
Buncombe District
Buncombe Criminal Court
Luke Lea
North Carolina
Wallace B. Davis
Recluse Burned To Death In His Home
Fayetteville reports an 80 year old recluse John Driggers died in a home fire near Stedman last night. Authorities found no indication of foul play. Driggers moved from South Carolina in 1916 and has a brother George Driggers living near St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
John Driggers
Stedman
Driggers
South Carolina
George Driggers
St. Paul
Cabinet post for Governor Gardner gains national attention
Washington and North Carolina observers consider Governor Gardner a strong candidate for a Roosevelt era Cabinet post. The discussion centers on Gardner's national farming record and his four years as governor, with Carter Glass and ex governor Byrd noted as comparators and Time magazine cited for broader interest.
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Walter Raleigh
Washington
Gardner
Carter Glass
Roosevelt
Time
North Carolina Press Association
Harry Flood Byrd
North Carolina
Virginia
Byrd
Senator Glass
Newton Baker
John W. Davis
Owen
D. Young
Bishop Cannon
Federal Reserve Act
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodrow Wilson
Glass
Wilson
Mr. Byrd
Chamber of Commerce
Governor Gardner
Educator Dies in Charlotte Former County Superintendent
Charlotte death reported from heart trouble of J M Matthews 60 a former Mecklenburg County schools superintendent at home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
J. MM. Matthews
Mecklenburg County
Janet Gaynor and Hubby Not Likely To Settle Fuss
Los Angeles report says Janet Gaynor and Ly Dell Peck unlikely to reconcile. Attorney Lloyd Wright cites temperament clashes and work demands as cause for separation. divorce not yet discussed, though a divorce filing may follow a property settlement conference soon. Gaynor, from Philadelphia, married Peck in Oakland in September 1929.
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Janet Gaynor
Hubby
Los Angeles
Dee
Lydell Peck
Lloyd Wright
Gaynor
Wright
Peck
Oakland
Cal
Associa
Miss Gaynor
Philadelphia
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Miss Hendricks
High Point Hospital
Miss Mozelle Hendricks
Luise Elizabeth ‘Strickland
Wesley Memorial Church
Junior Service League
High Point Country Club
Jelly Leftwich
W. EB. Davie
Mise
Dorothy Ingram
Elizabeth Adams
Jack and Jill
Ase
Gratton Foy
Alice Elizabeth Reese
Seborn Perry
Tom Kearns
Ben Moore
Mildred D. Burton
Guilford College
Margaret Peele
Guilford
Helen Jones
Woman's College of the North Carolina University
Greensboro
Carl White Jones
Guiford College
Wilbur B. Strickind
Knoxville, Tenn
Mr. Strickland
R. B. Strickland
Montlieu, Ave
Public Utilities Committee
R. T. Amos
Ite
Grayson
Amos
Ge. Briggs
Glenn Ward
R. K. Young
W. C. Olsen
Ehringhaus Twins
Kaughton
Matilda Ehringhaus
Gare
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Fitts
North Main
Moffitt’s
Cotton Spinning Industry
Dalton
Florist
Montlieu
Parner
Catherine Shell
Vogue Beauty Shoppe
National Market Company
Mrs
Sara Wagger
Wagger’s Ladies’ Shop
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