King Winter Seizes High Point Area With Snow and Sleet
Snow began about 8 a m and quickly covered the ground. By afternoon sleet formed and ice slickened roads. A minor collision occurred at West Green and Willowbrook injuring a Durham couple. Traffic remained heavy and shoppers filled the business district despite the cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Winter
High Point
Roosevelt Smith
Francis Smith
Durham
West Green
Willowbrook
High Point Hospital
South Main Street
Midnight Christmas Eve Service at St Marys Church
St Marys Episcopal church at North Main and Farriss avenues hosts a midnight service Tuesday night from 11 30 to 12 30 with special music to mark Christmas Eve. A Christmas morning service at 10 30 is planned and the church school Christmas festival begins tonight at 7 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
N. Main
Farriss Avenue
Mrs. A. L. Grayson Dies At Rutherfordton
News from Rutherfordton reports the death of Mrs. A L Grayson aged 68. She was the aunt of Dr C B Grayson of this city and mother of Miss Alda Grayson, a missionary in China supported by the High Point First Baptist Woman's Society. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Rutherfordton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Grayson
Rutherfordton
C. 8. Grayson
Alda Grayson
China
Woman’s Society
High Point First Baptist Church
Desperate Gunbattle Thwarts Prison Break Attempt
Graphic scene details Winne facing a pistol in the prison yard. A convict orders him to open the door but Winne escapes through a door opening to the yard. The momentary lapse between 10:13 and 10:20 a m thwarted the plan to capture him in the box office and reach the outer gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winne
Banks To Close Two Days For Christmas
All local banks will be closed on Christmas Day and Thursday. Most business houses will close Wednesday and reopen the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Auburn Prison Riot Ends in Gas Assault and Captivity
Convicts seize Auburn Prison after overpowering Warden Jennings and guards. Captain Bills coordinates police, troopers, and guards from nearby towns as a gas assault is ordered to end the stand. Warden Jennings and several guards are held, with risk of harm until external forces intervene.
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George A. Durnford
Max Becker
Durnford
P. K
Auburn
Jennings
Pawlak
Sullivan
Bertillon
Mons
Byron Sawyer
Auburn City Hall
Auburn Prison
Sawyer
Chief Bills
Bills
Oneida Barracks
Frederick Sohnston
Auburn National Guard Company
Caudle J. Bills
McGain
Morrison
Foster
Cleryene
Green
Bobbett
Arnold
Brunnell
Brandstetter
Graney
John MacTaggart
Mac Taggart
Mac ‘Taggart
McGrain
John
Mutiny and Gas Attack at Upstate Prison Ends
A daring prison mutiny climaxed with gas and gunfire as authorities used tear gas bombs and armed squads to retake control. Warden and guards were overcome but recovered. 12 missing pistols were later found. The incident followed hours of negotiation and parley led by Father Cleary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hall
Cabin
Syracuse
Cavanaugh
Rochester
Christian
Winter Weather Brief Reflects Freezing Temperatures
Intense cold persisted with most readings near freezing as prospect of winter squalls unsettled the area.
Cold Christmas Forecast Delayed By Snow From Washington to East
Weather bureau reports near freezing across the nation with a 22 degree low expected tonight and a dry, mild Christmas forecast for most eastern and southern states. Snow and rain mix affect Washington and parts of Ohio New York and Pennsylvania as holiday plans proceed. Cabinet members travel while Congress stays put for a quiet season with about 150 house members remaining in the capital for the holidays.
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Washington Weather Bureau
North Carolina
South Carolina
All Dixie
Atlanta
South
Texas
Virginia
Carolinas
Gulf Coast
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Louisiana
Macon
Florida Line
New York
Knoxville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Arkansas
Eldorado
Mississippi
Greenville
Miss
Raleigh
United States
Weather Bureau
Washington
Brough
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Congress
Mellon
Brown
Toledo
Curtis
House
Christmas Pageant Fire After Child Drops Candle
A Broad Street Christian church Christmas pageant ended in panic when a child named Jack Taylor dropped a candle causing a fire among costumed performers. Flames rose to the ceiling as Rev. E. C. Gallagher led the benediction, with a group of children near the platform noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Broad Street Christian Church
Jack Taylor
E. C. Gallagher
Christmas Services In Asheboro Churches
Asheboro churches held morning and evening Christmas services with varied music. At First Methodist the choir performed anthems duets and a double quintet with sermonet by Rev. B C Reavis. Methodist Protestant presented His Natal Day. Presbyterian featured The Light of the World pageant. Friends church evening program directed by Rev. John Permar offered a diversified musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
First Methodist Church
B. C. Reavis
Methodist Protestant Church
Presbyterian Church
Friends Church
John Permar
Society Notes Mention Miss Fannie Lyon Hepler in Salem
Miss Fannie Lyon Hepler of Salem college spends holidays with sister Mrs Van Holt on Centennial avenue. Monroe fire on Lancaster avenue caused serious damage to the house after breaking out late Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Lyon Hepler
Salem College
Mrs. van Holt
Centennial Avenue
Monroe Monroe
N. C
M. G. Chapman
Lancaster Avenue
Parrot Sells Company as Husband Stays Away
A humorous exchange from Hamburg features Mrs Lonebody seeking a bird for company while her husband travels. A bird dealer quips the parrot will keep her from missing her husband, highlighting light, witty street dialogue.
Kosher Means Properly Handled Meats for Hebrews
A concise overview defines kosher as meats deemed permissible for Jewish dietary law. It outlines required inspections, slaughter methods, and handling standards ensuring compliance with religious guidelines.
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Ross Lewis Padio
Grimes
Slim
Vermont
Orpheum
Hamilton
Rialto News
BroadHurst
United Artists
Rialto
Dolores del Rio
Fox Movietone News
Kelly Sisters & Lynch
Joan Bennett
Carmelita Geraghty
Alee B. Francis
Yosepht Schildkralt
Aississipp
Gambler
Episcopal Church
Ritz Theatre
West End
The
Razz
Cupid
Broadway
Max Davidson
Nellie V. Nichols
Thelma Todd
MecGrain
Raymond F. C. Kieb
MacTaggart
Dempsey, Ryther
Holzhauer
Huginen
van Houser
Father Cleary
Church
Russell McPhail
Mann Drug Stores
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