Senate to Hear State Finances Report on Audit Findings
Raleigh Feb 14 report from the auditing sub committee says the senate will receive the first message on the state's finances tonight. Gov Morrison pushed for maximum funds for institutions, while lawmakers resist adjourning. The revenue act remains unread and critical as talks continue on bonds and taxes. Ku Klux bill passes second reading amid debate and amendments.
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American Legion launches drive for 600 members
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion votes to recruit 600 members with a plan dividing the city into four ward teams each led by a captain. The goal is 235 new members plus paying 1923 dues with prizes for top teams and a final post gathering. Regular meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays at 7 30.
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Senate Passes on Its Second Reading a 16 Marriage Bill
Raleigh February 14 The Senate by a 42 to 2 roll call on its third reading passed a bill setting marriage consent at 16 with an amendment treating female defendants as misdemeanants and under 16s as juvenile court jurisdiction. Speaker Dawson introduced a finance committee extension resolution amid broader assembly recess rumors.
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Trial Continued for Two Sheraton Employees on Liquor Charges
The trial of J A Chavis and Robert Hayes, two Sheraton hotel employees, was continued to Saturday morning at 9 30. E Waddill was found guilty after a trial for possession and possession with intent to sell liquor. sentencing awaits Saturday when the remaining defendants are to be tried.
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Robert Hayes
Sheraton Hotel
E. Waddill
Sheraton
Farmers Meet in Craven County With State Agri Leader
A series of farm meetings is under way in Craven county this week with Franklin Sherman, state agriculture official, as principal speaker. He discusses cotton growing under boll weevil conditions at New Bern meetings.
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Texas
Opening of Fairview Street Negro School Celebrated
The Fairview Street Negro School in High Point holds a Friday night celebration led by C F Tomlinson and J W Hedrick marking completion of the new building funded by a 250000 bond issue. The event will feature two Negro quartet performances with reserved seating for white attendees and classes to begin Monday morning.
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J. W. Hedrick
High Point
Fairview Street
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No Verdict In Insurance Case Over Hayworth Death
At Greensboro federal court no verdict reached in the case of Mrs. Sarah K. Hayworth versus Philadelphia Life Insurance. The jury weighed whether J Baxter Hayworth died by his own hand after being found shot in his Lexington store on June 21. The insurer contends the $5,000 policy should not be paid.
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Greensboro
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High Point
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Lexington
Miss Hattie Millner Visits City With Sisters
Miss Hattie Millner of Reidsville is in the city for a brief visit with her sisters and is staying as a guest of Mrs. W H Plummer at her Elwood apartment.
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North State Holds Leadership in the South
S. H. Hobbs Jr highlights major achievements of the past decade and asserts North State maintains leadership across the southern region. He cites economic progress, educational gains, and regional influence as key factors backing his claim.
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North Carolina Sees Nationwide Pride Rise for Tar Heels
Trustees in Chapel Hill move to open Methodist Protestant college soon. Architect to finish two dormitories and a statewide fundraising campaign planned. Enthusiastic dinner at the Sheraton features Rev J F McCullough and other leaders.
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Freensboro
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Gems buried mystery deepens as seaman grave opened
Government teams and a full guard faced the Cypress Hills national cemetery in Brooklyn as Seaman James Jones’ casket was exhumed to search for the rumored Russian crown jewels. No trace was found amid continuing reports of smuggled gems in 1920 aboard an army transport’s casualty.
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Red Thomas Faces Jury in Kannapolis Murder Case
In Albemarle North Carolina today the selection of jurors began for O G Red Thomas a Charlotte automobile salesman charged with killing A J Allen in Kannapolis. Five jurors chosen by noon as venue change after a prior conviction and new trial. Mrs Robert Lowe ill in Nashville Tennessee. Prosecution says she rode with Thomas the night of the killing. Defense questions potential bias from jurors on marital status of witnesses.
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Mrs Hazen Smith Appeals for Personal Service in Church
Mrs Hazen Smith of Louisville life work secretary for the Southern Presbyterian church urged individual enlistment in the army of Christ at a Presbyterian hut gathering on Green Street. She outlined life service four branches and stressed consecration of self before talent and money, ending with a hymn and prayer. She travels next to Raleigh Durham and Chapel Hill to address university students.
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Louisville
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Superior Court Opens in Greensboro Civil Trials Monday
Greensboro February 14 Superior Court will convene Monday morning for civil case trials with Judge T B Finley presiding. Criminal cases were to start last week but were postponed due to illness of Judge G B Ferguson and Judge A M Stack being home with smallpox.
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Rotarians to Hear Humorist J. Harvey Burgess
High Point Rotarians will meet at the Sheraton tomorrow at 12 15 for a luncheon with humorist J. Harvey Burgess described as a successor to James Whitcomb Riley. Burgess, from Missouri and a renowned poet, will entertain the club and also perform Friday night at the high school auditorium.
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Burgess
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Missouri
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Doctor Stanton Returns To City After Week Away
Dr. T. M. Stanton has returned from a week away and was present at his office today.
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Dr. Stanton
T. M. Stanton
Cotton Instead of Watermelons In Southeast Missouri
Poplar Bluff Missouri reports a shift from watermelons to cotton as early estimates show about 1500 carloads of watermelons this year, roughly a tenth of last year’s production. Poor marketing and high freight costs followed heavy losses, with farmers converting acreage to cotton.
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Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Citizens Aid Nabbing Speeders in Indianapolis
A new organized citizen police force assisting the traffic department rounds up speeders in Indianapolis. About 100 citizens participate, recording license numbers on postal cards and reporting violations to Captain Michael Glenn. Drivers receive postcards and face city court after a second violation.
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Glenn
Dorothy Culler Recovering After Auto Collision
A Burrus McCain hospital report states three year old Dorothy Culler recovering well after being struck by a car driven by Tom Powell last Monday. She is resting easily and was not seriously injured.
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Dorothy Culler
Tom Powell
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