Davidson county court proposal replaces Lexington recorder court
A bill to create a Davidson county pro county court replaces the Lexington township recorder's court has been drafted by county attorney P W Critcher and sent to Raleigh for introduction by Senator Burgin and Representative Olive. Salaries and defendant costs are to be set by legislators or county commissioners. The pro county court would hear all criminal cases below felony level across the county except Thomasville township and parts of Ammons township now under Denton recorder's court.
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Lexington
Davidson County Court
Lexington Township
P. W. Critcher
Raleigh
Burgin
Olive
Board of County Commissioners
Procounty Court
Davidson
Thomasville
Ammons
Denton Recorder’s Court
Mrs Ida L Wood at Climax with ill relative
Mrs Ida L Wood spends the week at Climax visiting her sister Mrs Roxie Coble whose daughter is dangerously ill and receives care nearby.
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Ida L. Wood
Roxie Coble
Mrs Ralph Thornton Visits Salisbury with Family
Mrs Ralph Thornton and her young daughters Elizabeth and Janey Joyce are spending a few days in Salisbury visiting her sisters Mrs Sam Carter and Mrs Neal Goodson.
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Ralph Thornton
Elizabeth
Janey Joyce
Salisbury
Sam Carter
Neal Goodson
Local visitors stop by for brief Ashe County visit
Mrs. E F Williams stays in Ashe ville with sister in law Mrs Johnny Rocket. Mr and Mrs Shaper Jackson of Raleigh spend Sunday at the home of his father C Wu Jackson.
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E. F. Williams
Asheville
Johnny Rocket
Shaper Jackson
Raleigh
C. Wu. Jackson
Guilford College A Capella Choir Sings at Jamestown
Mr and Mrs Clarence Thornton and family and Mrs J L Skeen and son Leonard were among attendees to hear Guilford College A Capella choir perform Sunday afternoon in Jamestown.
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Clarence Thornton
J. L. Skeen
Leonard
Guilford College
Jamestown
Dinner guest Wednesday urged by Mrs Rufus Smith
Mrs Rufus Smith hosted on Wednesday a dinner guest roster led by Mrs R and others, as noted in the society column. The item highlights a social visit and domestic hospitality without further public events.
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Rufus Smith
Mrs Clarence Thornton Visits Mrs Marion A Wood
Mrs Clarence Thornton spent Monday with Mrs Marion A Wood, sharing tea and conversation in the afternoon at their home on Oak Street.
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Clarence Thornton
Marion A. Wood
Groomes and Williams Spend Weekend Together
Mies Lucile Groomes of Groom town spent the weekend with Mies Frances Williams, sharing time and hospitality.
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Mies Lucile Groomes
Groomtown
Mies Frances Williams
Gullford College Guest With Jones Family
Mrs. Clarence Idol of Gullford College Route One visited Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones.
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Clarence Idol
Gullford College
T. J. Jones
Health improves for Mack Smith's ill son amid pneumonia
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Smith shows improvement after pneumonia illness. Little Miss Julia Jones, sick with flu, is reported to be improving.
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Mack Smith
Julia Jones
Ruth Marie Born to Herman and Mrs White
A fine baby girl named Ruth Marie was born to Mr and Mrs Herman White on January 25. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.
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Herman White
Ruth Marie
Davidson Farmer Flocked by Fake Eye Doctor Scam
A Davidson County farmer paid $562.50 to a fraudulent eye doctor who came to his home five miles from Lexington. The victim’s name is withheld. the crook fled in a car after the fake operation on the farmer’s wife, and authorities say the case is credible but details remain unrevealed.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Ampie Bete
Insect Wing Beats Measured by Scientific Calcula
The text notes estimated wing stroke rates per second for various insects: fly 330, bee 240, wasp 110, dragonfly 28, butterfly 8. It adds that the butterfly’s grace comes from its slow wing motion.
Hollywood Facts From Filmland on King Kong and More
Filmland notes reveal Merlan Cooper showing Jackie Sears the giant King Kong gorilla and share quirky comments about Lyle Talbot John Darrow and Selimarayhed photos. Pola Negri Gary Cooper Ernest Truex Ruth Selwyn Louise Closser Allen Phillips Holmes and Johnny Hines pop up with film life anecdotes and a World War II era flair.
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Hollywood
Filmland
Merlan Cooper
Jackie Sears
Kie
Freag
Ernest Truex
Ruth Selwyn
Ruth
Louise Closser Eale
Nottery
Brothers jailed after liquor seizure near Concord
Martin and Clyde White brothers were arrested near Concord and jailed after officers found 30 gallons of liquor in their possession.
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Concord
Martin
Clyde White
Here
Death of Cotton Broker J H Dickinson in Charlotte
J H Dickinson, 62, a cotton broker, died at his home in Charlotte early today after a year long illness. He was a longtime local figure and resident of the city.
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Charlotte
J. H. Dickinson
James Huckabee Shot Wounds In Charlotte Incident
James Huckabee of Monroe is hospitalized in Charlotte with shotgun wounds to the face after an unidentified shooter fired on him in the dark, Huckabee told police.
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Charlotte
James Huckabee
Monroe
Brigham freed on bond in Simpson death case
John Brigham was released on a $1,900 bond in the death of Mrs. W. R. Simpson, 47, who was fatally injured when struck by Brigham's auto Sunday.
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John Brigham
Oldest Shelby Resident Struck, In Serious Condition
E A Rudasill, 75, Shelby's oldest living native, was struck by a car near Shelby and placed in serious condition today.
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Shelby
E. A. Rudasill
Here
County to Discontinue Two Farm Offices After Feb 1
Cleveland county commissioners ratified merging the farm agent and home demonstration agent roles, effective after February 1. The move reduces staffing as part of internal budget adjustments.
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Shelby
Cleveland County
Rum ship Tanner hits seas after court ruling
The Tanner, freed under a speed test ruling by the supreme court, began its voyage last night but dropped its propeller and is now laid up in Wilmington for repairs.
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Wilmington
Supreme Court
Moonshine Raid Nets Movable Outfit in Cleveland County
Officers pursuing illegal moonshine in Cleveland County captured a movable outfit and a gallon milk can after a pursuit in Shelby. The authorities reported the seizure and ongoing investigation.
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Shelby
Cleveland County
Serge Prokofieff Emerges As A Fearless New Composer
New York coverage notes Serge Prokofieff as a bold young music sensation who blends explosive modernism with a timid stage presence. He claims little practice yet produces striking works after a tutor’s push for fearlessness and originality, surprising the maestro with his early-born compositions.
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New York
Serge Prokofieff
Serge
Tabloid Grofe Turns Tabloid for Whiteman Project
Ferde Grofe, longtime anonymous arranger for Paul Whiteman, spent weeks near Teaneck New Jersey gathering material from tabloid press rooms. The result bursts with sensational journalistic cues and sports and gossip snapshots, contrasting with the quieter, shy composers like Gershwin and Berlin.
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Ferde Grofe
Paul Whiteman
Grofe
Teaneck
N. J
Youthful Gunman To Get Spanking
A youth who drew a pistol last night faces punishment after Smigiel confiscated the weapon. The boy cried and pleaded to keep the pistol, saying it belonged to his father, but Smigiel struck him on the nose and the boy fled before surrendering the pistol to the police.
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Smigiel
Papa
Typewriter Quartet Sends Whiteman Into Modern Rhythm
In quiet advance rumors, Paul Whiteman unveils a novel sound with a typewriter quartet. A composer Gruenberg becomes a whispered ghost as the writer recalls missed contacts and movement of the artist. The piece hints at a shift in music tempo and stagecraft beyond public glare.
Four Typewriters Tap Dance Tone in First Composition
An excerpt notes using four machines to imitate tap dance and mentions starting a first composition titled Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party.
Earnhardt Endorsed For Federal Post
Lexington readers learn Raymond P. Earnhardt a leading candidate for marshal of the middle federal court district to be filled after the Roosevelt administration begins. Earnhardt, World War veteran, has drawn endorsements from veterans committees in Charlotte and Greensboro.
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George Gershwin
Irving Berlin
Louis Gruenberg
Emperor Jones
Earnhardt
Roosevelt
Federal Court District
Veterans Committee of 106
Charlotte
Greensboro
Tacoma Meaning High Place in Native Tongue
The name Tacoma derives from the Indian language meaning highest or near heaven.
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Tacoma
London Zoo Offers Animals Rides for Saturday Children
The London zoo earns up to $100 on a Saturday afternoon by giving rides to children aboard trained animals, offering a popular attraction for visitors.
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London
Gulf Supreme Oil Promises Protection Across All Speeds
An ad touts Gulf Supreme oil as safer at any speed, claiming reduced wear and heat, fewer lubrication troubles, and proven performance in two stiff tests, labeling it a "fighting oil" in comparisons to 100 mile per hour and 10 mile per hour performance.
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Gulf Supreme
Supreme
AAA
Indianapolis Speelway
Gulf Station
Gulf Supreme Motor Oil
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