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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1932

Page

5

Murder Plot Revealed in Laurens Cross Hill Case

Hearings in Laurens detail a plotted murder of W C Rasor by his son Henry Rasor and accomplices Lathan and Eugene Crisp, Coot Richards, and Hitt. The group allegedly beat Rasor at his home on September 26 and attacked Jake Rasor later that night as he returned from his store.

Rasor Mr. Rasor Hitt Henry Rasor Lathan Crisp Henry Lathan Eugene Raser Coot Richards Jake Jake Raser

EightyYearOld Man Says Complaint Does Not Help Hard Times

T A Hill a 90 year old Tennessean from Maryville rode his first airplane flight at Greensboro airport and spoke to The Enterprise. He said his first wish after landing was to fly again and urged people to accept hard times, noting many depressions in his youth and praising North Carolina as a good place for investment in happy homes before returning home to Maryville.

T. A. Hill Maryville Greensboro Enterprise Hill Mr. Hill North Carolina Thomasville

Personal Injury Suit Seeks $5000 in Gastonia Case

J. E. Thompson files against Mrs. Mery T. Kearns in municipal court seeking $5000 damages for injuries from an automobile crash on May 1 1930. He alleges a defective steering wheel and careless repair, saying the collision on the highway between Gastonia and Bessemer City left him unable to walk without a cane.

J. E. Thompson Mery T. Kearns Kearns Gastonia Bessemer City

Two Autos Burned In Building Here

Fire originated in the old church building on East Washington street where the Wilson Motor company houses autos. Firemen from company No 1 prevented spread and the building itself was not damaged.

East Washington Street Wilson Motor Company Company No. 1

Milwaukee firm lands $100000 order for three excavators

A Milwaukee company received a $100,000 order for three excavating machines intended for reclamation projects in Greece. Rural Iowa schools across 83 counties and 328 cities have adopted the state university program of dental hygiene.

Milwaukee Greece Iowa

Vet Buys Pair of Pants For Parade

Walter F. Stanley, a World War I veteran, bought pants for a parade in Charlotte but discovered they were issued after his service, reflecting the ongoing scramble to reclaim uniforms and gear after battle.

Charlotte Walter F. Stanley

Sunday Church Service Led by Rev Samuel Haworth

Deep River area residents are listed with visits and gatherings. Rev Samuel Haworth of Guilford College led the 11 o clock service Sunday. Visitors include Mrs Lou Robertson of Roanoke and Mrs Elwood Corum, along with several neighbors at local homes and gatherings.

Samuel Haworth Guilford College Lou Robertson Roanoke Elwood Corum Rufus Smith Reuben Jordan Jamestown C. ©. Venable White Oak Eugene Ward Pleasant Garden T. J. Jones Eva Thornton Vangie Rush High Point J. L. Skeen Route 1 Irene Southern Robert Bolden Nell Lowe Clara Lowe Merle Franklin Briggs R. L. Borum Will Lyndon Rose Bolon Ed Williams Asheville Johnny Rocket Beulah Skeen Carey Bulla Cecil Lowe Holiness Church Macy Borum

Federal Agent Killed Investigating Counterfeit Medicine Scheme

Charlotte reports A L Lingle a Justice Department operative was killed during an investigation into wholesale counterfeit headache medicine. J A Bland faces federal charges for circulating false medicine and mail fraud. Ingle died when a gun slipped from a detective’s pocket while moving a box from quarters linked to Wallace, Bland’s confederate. Evidence ties the bogus powders to the Carolinas with B C labeled products.

Charlotte A. L. Lingle Department of Justice J. A. Bland Federal District Court Ingle H. K. Williams W.S. Wallace Bland Carolinas B-C” Company

Small Race Riot Ends In One White Three Negroes Hurt

In Alleghany county mountains a small race riot left Marvin Wilson a white man badly beaten and shot, with three black residents wounded. Joe Bryant allegedly shot Wilson after a beating. a black woman and two black men were later shot. White residents patrolled the area to deter more violence.

Elkin Marvin Wilson Allegshany County Troy Richardson Glade Valley Joe Bryant Wilson Richardson

L. V. Sharpes Joins Penney Store Here

L. V. Sharpes of Harrisonburg Virginia has joined the local Penney store as assistant manager to R. W. Riggins. He arrives with Mrs Sharpes and their three children and will reside at 816 Morris Street in this city.

L. V. Sharpes Penney Harrisonburg J. ¢. Penney Company R. W. Riggins

Longstanding camphor forests and a Czech delivery debut

The article notes over 4,000,000 camphor trees with some exceeding 1,000 years, mentions a long-distance shoe delivery starting in Czechoslovakia with space for an extra driver, and cites Huron Smith of the Milwaukee public museum stating Wisconsin Indians numbered about 20,000 today versus 6,000–7,000 in 1812.

Czechoslovakia Huron Smith Milwaukee Public Wisconsin

Ballad Singers Broadcast From Bridge Table Setup

The ballad singers are a chain male quartet seated at a bridge table with a microphone suspended above the scene. The setup suggests a live broadcast or radio segment featuring a quartet performative display.

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