Brooklyn Girl Marriage Investigated in New York Case
A state law question is being probed to see if a marriage in Hich Point, NC, of Esther Dershowitz aged 15 to Jacob Schorr aged 20 violated New York law. Brooklyn Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children conducts the inquiry. the bride’s mother approves the union.
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New York
Derschowitz
Ja- Schorr
Brook
Hich Point
N. C
Charles 4H. Warner
Brooklyn Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Idren
Minors wed under parental consent in North Carolina
The report notes Mrs. Schorr was nearly 16 at marriage and claims the couple chose North Carolina because it allows minor marriages without both parents' consent. It cites New York advice and alleges the Schorr parents opposed the union, described as tied to older Jewish customs brought from Ladi, Russia.
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Ladi
Russia
Mary Astor Is Married Again
The custody trial of Mary Astor and Lyn Thorpe ended in a compromise. Thorpe’s lawyers planned to introduce a diary detailing Astor’s associations with prominent men including George Kaufman, though it was not admitted in evidence. Kaufman dismissed diary claims saying he does not keep a diary. Astor’s first husband, a movie director, died in an airplane crash. Dr Thorpe expressed surprise over the elopement.
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Lyn Thorpe
Marylyn
Thorpe
Miss Astor
George Kaufman
Kaufman
Triple air attacks strike Madrid as Franco falls short
Report notes repeated aerial assaults near Madrid blamed for General Franco's inability to breach defenses. In Valencia, Dr Norman Bethune of Montreal described Malaga’s evacuation, detailing 150000 people flooding the lone road exit and recovering dead children from the pavement.
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Madrid
Franco
Valencia
Norman Bethune
Montreal
Malaga
Ostrich Foot Built for Speed and Power
The ostrich foot is engineered for rapid sprinting and strong ground impact. Its structure supports swift strides and stable landings, enabling high acceleration and endurance in arid environments.
Rotarians Honor Dr. Andrews At Wingate Event
Rotarians laud Dr. Andrews crediting his scholarship faith and public candor with shaping local education. Speakers include Dalton Peacock Rhodes Cox Sykes and Alderman Sykes praising his integrity and impact. New member Hal A. Davis joins along with several guests and Rotarians from Asheboro and local firms.
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Dalton
Dr. Andrews
University of North Carolina
John R. Peacock
Frank P. Graham
Joy Elmer Morgan
National Education Association Journal
Clyde Erwin
Andrews
Rhodes
Joseph D. Cox
Rotary
Tom Alderman Sykes
Wingate Andrews
Sykes
Hal A. Davis
Duke Power Company
Rob Wood
Cathran
Coal bill may show big rise in miners’ pay demands
Negotiations between miners and operators drag on with little agreement as the union presents statistics and a sub committee takes over discussions. An earlier court-ordered land sale notice follows, detailing Guilford County property re sale proceedings and a 1997 court date.
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O'Neill
Superior Court
Guilford County
J. Keith Harrison
N. M. Hodson
Greensboro
North Carolina
Guilford
High Point Township
South Main Street
Willis Street
Willis
N. M. Hudson
Samuel Jordan
Office of the Register of Deeds
Miss Frances Webb Weds W C Covington in Miami
Miss Frances Webb daughter of Mrs J B Webb and the late Mr Webb married W Comer Covington formerly of Greensboro and High Point New York in a Miami ceremony Judge W W F Manton officiated The couple plan to live in Miami after a trip to North Carolina and Havana Covington is a former Triangle Hosiery president and now Piedmont Distribtors president
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Miami
Fla
Specelal
Frances Webb
J. B. Webb
Mr. Webb
W. Comer Covington
Greensboro
High Point
N. Y
Www
F. Manton
Covington
Triangle Hosiery Company
Piedmont Distributors
North Carolina
Havana
Hood Is Given Committee O K Hood Is Given Committee O K
Raleigh Feb 18 The house committee on banks and banking unanimously records itself against abolition of the present banking department and backs Gur ney P Hood commissioner of banks The banks in the state express satisfaction with the current supervision and the FDIC finds cooperation most satisfactory Bills would abolish the department and transfer functions to a state treasurer commission The bankers oppose the bills and credit the current setup with aiding banks through the downturn
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Raleigh
House Committee On Banks and Banking
Gurney P. Hood
Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation
North Carolina
R. A. Patton
Macon
Troy Barnes
Wilson
Banking Department
FDIC
Pasteeth Offers All Day Comfort for False Teeth
Sprinkling Pasteeth on dental plates each morning is advertised to prevent dropping or slipping. The product claims no gummy taste or gritty feel and promises firm teeth hold, available in three sizes from druggists, under the brand Deodoriges.
Mrs. Alice Thompson Passes at 68 in High Point
Mrs. Alice Thompson, 68, died at her home on Hoover Street after an illness that began Saturday. Funeral services will be at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Friday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. E B Kirby will deliver the eulogy. She is survived by two sons Walter and John Wesley McClain.
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Alice Thompson
Hoover Street
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
EB. L. Kirby
Community Sing rehearsal and Grand United Order meeting
A rehearsal for the Community Sing is set for tonight at 7 in William Penn cafeteria. O B Simmons announces Grand United Order of Tents in city tonight with Mrs Adaline Ward inviting women to meet at A M B Zion parsonage Price Street at 8 to discuss important business. The order, led by Negro women, traces back to 1867 founder Annetta Lane. High Point tents Hosanna under Bettie Hines and Lillies of High Point Tent 454 under Lil Williamson.
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Grand United Order of Tents
City
Adaline M. Ward
J. R. Giddings and
Jellifee Union
A. M. B. Zion
Price Street
Annetta Lane
High Point Vis
Bettie Hines
Lillies of
High Point
Lillie Williamson
Senators Scan Revenue Bill In Senate Draft
Conferees note the key Senate amendment requires justices of the peace and county officers to report liquor conditions to superior court judges. The reading moves to the senate tomorrow before final action.
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Senate
House
Swedish Fans Seek Zeppelin Flight to 1940 Tokyo Olympics
Swedish Olympic enthusiasts plan to charter an airship comparable in size to the Hindenburg from Dr. Hugo Eckener and the Zeppelin works to transport them to the 1940 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Works
Tokio
Roosevelt Seeks Federal Crop Insurance for Wheat
President Roosevelt urges extended crop insurance to wheat for 1938 and supports applying the program to other commodities as experience grows. Officials say the plan is a large federal undertaking and would cover drought losses while supplementing, not replacing, other farm measures.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
Visa Committee
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Jacob Schorr
H. B. Wernick
Eckerd
S & Mann's
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Edward Arnold
Frances Farmer
Joel McCrea
Ting Didi
James Dunn
With Jane Damwell
Haden Wilson
Vatican
Mire Nicholas Brady
Manhas L. L
William yAcauley
Mary Astor
REEL
Palace Theatre
Salem Street
Thomasville
Mary Brian
Hollywood Boulevard
John Holliday
Robert Cummings
Sane
W. C. Covington
Alaska
al Chem & Dye Alleghany Allis Chait
Anaconda
Atlas Pow
Aviation Corp
Seeeeeses
Dak Ahn
Ooodrich
Nick Can
Johns Man
Kennecott
Pitt Ger & B
Pullman
Bette
Oh Hensa
SRNR
Rem Mand
Std Ol Cal Ltd Ol Ind
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Fe Weber
Stewart War
Studebaker En Corp
Tex Gulf Prod
Tex Gulf Sul Timken
Alre
Corp
T&e Youngs S&t
Walter L
Dusty) Rhodes
Iowa City
Madeleine Carroll
Los Angeles
Peggy Shannon
Hood
New Orleans
Teachers Forum
Union Choral Club
Choral Club
Virginia Union University
William Penn High School
High Point Teachers Forum
William Penn
Saale
William Penn Cafeteria
O. B. Simmons
Chicago
Elief
Elgin
Wagger Jewelry Co Tel
Pai
Baker’s
South Main
Ruby
High Point Largest
Jewelers
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