Tragedy Ties to Drinking as Sheriff Dies in NC Car Crash
The night of the fatal Lexington incident centered on alcohol as Leonard and two companions faced a struggle over a pistol after a car overturn. Younce and Brinkley later admitted drinking. Wimmer was initially charged with the sheriff’s killing before release. Judge Cowper ordered to Davidson County. Koontz named acting 12th district prosecutor until November election.
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G. Vernon Cowper
Davidson County
Rockingham
Younce
Brinkley
Leonard
Wimmer
Neal Wimmer
Roanoke
E. F. Sullivan
Palatka
Fla
Lexington
Hercules L. Koontz
Greensboro
Transformation Unscrambles Past of Smith’s Sweetheart
Brief note hints at a shadowy history of a woman linked to Smith. Fragmentary lines suggest a prior identity or rumor, but details are unclear in the readable text.
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Smith
Munich
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in North Carolina
Public auction will sell at 11 oclock A M on Thursday at 215 E Broad St King Pin Alley North Carolina under a mortgage note default. The personal property includes a Regulation Bowling Alley with pins leather and kick components. Sale proceeds to satisfy the secured notes. Vendor Brunwsicke Collender Co attorneys Roberson Haworth and Reese announce the sale date February 1932.
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E. E. Sensen
Gust
Carolina
King Pin Alley
E. Broad Street
Ea North Carolina
Brunswicke, Collender CO
Vendor
Roberson, Haworth and Reese
Attys
Public Auction of Bowling Alley Equipment in Hi Point NC
Under a conditional sale agreement E B Sensenbach defaulted. The King Pin Bowling Alley at 215 E Broad St Hi Point NC will sell cash on March 3, 1932 at 11 oclock for Two 1 to date Regulation alleys Red Kick Back Plates Simplex Spot Rite Lite Bene and complete playing equipment.
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Hi Point
North Carolina
Soren
Brunswicke-Balke Collender CO
Eee
Roberson, Ha
War on hoarding to unleash economy via bonds sale
The plan targets hoarded dollars across banks and homes with a three week campaign to educate citizens and a seven day push to bring funds back into circulation. Government securities will be issued in small denominations with interest to mobilize credit and back by national resources. Hoover, Dawes, and Mills will promote the drive on radio and public events.
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Chambers of Commerce
American Legion
Col. Knox
Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden Mills
Hoover
Charles Gates Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Mills
Court ruling questions the constitutionality of corrupt practices act
Justice Proctor declares the indictment defective for failing to allege essential facts and to show that Jameson contributions were reported to the treasurer Burroughs or that she had knowledge. He says the act requires treasurers to report contributions received directly or those properly reported to them. If he is upheld, the Cannon case may end for the prelate. Cotton opens irregularly in New Orleans amid holiday and Liverpool weakness with futures firm on buying and shorts covering.
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Jameson
Burroughs
Proctor
Congress
Nye Senate
Cannon
New Orleans
New York
Liverpool
Mediation begins as Shanghai merchants seek mercy truck extension
Chinese merchants in Shanghai begin mediation with the British French and United States ministers. They seek to extend the mercy truck arrangement aiding evacuation of noncombatants and wounded from Chapei. The foreign ministers arrived from Nanking to press for peace talks between Nanking and Tokyo. Japanese officials accuse Chinese troops of breaking the truce. Over 3000 marooned civilians and wounded soldiers were moved from Chapei during the four hour armistice.
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Nelson T. Johnson
United States
China
Shanghai
Chapei
Nanking
Tokyo
Honeymoon Visit Ends With Shoplifting Charge
Rosa Lalla and her husband were arrested after being found with $85 worth of furnishings during a shopping trip in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred while staying at Rosa’s sister-in-law’s home as they planned to furnish their new residence.
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Pittsburgh
Rosa Lalla
Rosa
Bailey Signs Three Year Coaching Contract at WSC
A. B. Bailey, assistant football and head baseball coach at Washington State College, has signed a new three year contract.
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A. B. Bailey
Washington State College
Ryland to resign from North Carolina Bank and Trust board
W S Ryland will resign from the board effective March 18 1932 after accepting a position in New York City. He will retain stock and remain a director. the executive committee will search for a successor before the next meeting. Ryland has led the bank since 1929 and helped unite eighteen North Carolina banks into the current organization.
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Ryland
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
North Carolina
Mr. Ryland
Richmond
Virginia
State Planters Bank and Trust Company
Citizens National Bank of Raleigh
Citizens National Bank
To See His Ma
James Hamilton escaped from the Denver city jail to visit his ill mother. After learning of her hospital admission he left the prison yard, rode in a car to see her, then surrendered to police claiming conscience and a wish to return to confinement. He is serving a four to five year robbery sentence.
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Denver
Colo
James Hamilton
Anon City
Breakfast Nook Becomes A Play Room
New York advises converting a breakfast alcove into a play room by removing dining cues and using creative walls and colorful seating. Suggestions include replacing dining decor with wood grain wallpaper, modern metal chairs, or simple maple furniture with calico cushions to create a playful, inviting space.
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New York
Gimbels
Novel Lighting Effects In A Breakfast Nook
A description of a light rich breakfast alcove with maple furniture detachable blue green calico cushions and eggplant drapes. It features a ship lamp style light with a bright globe, shelves of glassware and antique items, and a few flowers for freshness. After games, the space becomes a tidy, forgetful retreat with pewter bowls and candle sticks.
Elimination of Lame Duck Sessions Moves Forward
Washington reports growing support for a constitutional amendment by Senator Norris to end lame duck sessions. The plan would shift presidential and congressional start dates to January, with ongoing resistance in the House and a Rutherford resolution aiding passage.
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Washington
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Dame Duck
Samuel Rutherford
Georgia
House Elections Committee
Senate
House
Norris
Nicholas Longwo
Longworth
Gifford
Massachusetts
Bail reform to push constitutional change gains steam
A two thirds majority in both houses is sought before the amendment goes to state legislatures. Three fourths must approve for ratification. The lame duck proposal, likely to become the Twentieth Amendment, faces a challenging path for the child labor measure adopted by few states.
Postmasters Testify About Pledge Notices In Federal Case
Witnesses including Lola Carter Betty Marin J W Gillam and J W Kelly testified about pledge cards signed on dates in 1930 1931. They described receiving notices due on pledges and reading them inside post offices during the morning session. Other postmasters Hodgin Grogan Stonestreet and Hodgin said they read or did not read notices at the federal building.
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Lola Carter
Jackson Springs
Betty Marin
Biscoe
J. W. Gillam
Sanford
J. W. Kelly
Jonesboro
Robert E. Hodgin
Guilford College
James A. Grogan
Spray
W. K. Stonestreet
Landis
Foster
Hodgin
Federal
Affectionate Drunk Arrest Leads to Jail Hug
Patrolman G W Duggan arrested a jovial drunk who hugged all patrons in a Jacksonville restaurant. He appeared before Judge I M Anderson and was placed in a cell for the night to hug the bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
G. W. Duggan
I. M. Anderson
Duggan
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