Prosecutions Rise Over Forest Fire Violations in Craven
In Craven county 14 forest fire law prosecutions were filed in one day under County Warden Simmons. Thirteen were found guilty, one appealed and another was acquitted. W. C. McCormick ordered an intensive fire protection campaign as rains reduce blazes. Over $150 paid to the school fund. many fire fighting expense checks arrive in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Service
Craven County
Simmons
W. C. McCormick
Forest Service
Opening of Lenoir Hickory bridge draws thousands
Hickory North Carolina February 22. The formal opening and dedication of the Lenoir Hickory bridge on route 17 drew thousands to the site two miles east of Hickory. Judge Wade H Williams of Charlotte will deliver the main address as a state highway commission member unties a ceremonial rope. The 950 foot bridge cost about 125000 dollars and provides a 20 foot roadway. Local businesses closed from 2 to 4 pm to join the celebration.
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Hickory
Lenoir- Hickory
State Highway Commission
Frank Page
Wade H. Williams
Charlotte Juvenile Court
Catawba
Caldwell
Williams
Lenoir
Suspects Held in Winston-Salem Bootlegging Case
Three men arrested at a local hotel are detained as officers check identities and possible warrants. The suspects are J. M. Clark, H. J. Madison, and L. C. Stein alias B. E. Willard. Stein’s fingerprints match a Texas wanted list linked to Raymond Patrick Walsh alias Dan Morgan.
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Winston-Salem
J. M. Clark
Ninth Avenue
New York City
H. J. Madison
Thirty Second Street
L. C. Stein
B. E. Willard
Jacksonville
Fla
Stein
Willard
Raymond Patrick Walsh
Dan Morgan
Texas
James Stevexus
Bexair County
Morgan
Legion convention set for Washington in August
SANFORD February 21 AP The state convention of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will be held in Washington North Carolina on August 15 and 16. Paul Younts state commander announced during a meeting of post officers of the state organization.
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Sanford
The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Washington, N. C
Paul Younts
Charlotte
Tobacco market opens with light sales in Winston-Salem
Tobacco sales in Winston-Salem began this week with light breaks and double sales closing before noon. About 100000 pounds were sold at an average price around 16 dollars per hundred.
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Winston-Salem
New Daytime Blues and Evening Reds Rule Fashion
Quiet blues and mauves dominate daytime wear while black and rose red shades lead evening styles. Few other colors appear as popular choices across the season.
END-O-CORN Demonstration At Stores Promises Quick Corn Removal
Clerks showcase END-O-CORN claiming to remove stubborn old corns and callouses quickly and painlessly. Demonstrations run all next week at Chicago area LABORATORIES address, inviting all troubled by ineffective corn cures to attend.
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Chicago
Salisbury women overwhelm locals in first class Y play
The Salisbury state champions led 21 to 6 at halftime and won 41 to 26. Brown topped scoring with five field goals and three free throws as the visitors dominated the early lead while the local Y squad staged a late rally.
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Salisbury Powoe
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Water power potential and current usage estimate
The article estimates total water power available at 450 million horsepower with about 30 million currently utilized, highlighting a large untapped resource.
British Regiment Returns from Constantinople After Eighteen Years
A British army regiment has returned to England from Constantinople after an eighteen year absence. The unit has served in eight different countries during its long duty abroad.
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England
Constantinople
Contest Winners Announced by Local Schools
Announcement this morning named leading contenders for prizes from the elementary schools in the Gift Bearers pageant held Thursday night at the high school for Child Welfare Day and the 30th anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Six schools competed: Emma Blair Ray Street Mechanicsville Ada Blair Cloverdale and Elm Street. Prizes were two one year subscriptions to Child Welfare. Winners and runners up with percentages include Irene Holton Ray Street 55.7 Mechanicsville 50 plus 60 for Mechanicsville. Kimel Ada Blair 44.7. Washburn Emma Blair 41.6. Seaford Cloverdale 10. Spencer Elm Street 4.
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Ae Fitsent-Teacher Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Emma Blair
Ray Street
Mechanicsville
Ada Blair
Cloverdale
Elm Street
Lutherans Hold Business Session at Salisbury Convention
The Evangelical Lutheran synod of North Carolina opened its 123rd annual meeting in St. John's church Salisbury. President J. L. Morgan reported progress in church work, urged support for church institutions, and a $4,000,000 endowment drive for ministerial pensions.
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Salisbury
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
United Lutheran Church of America
Supreme Court declines review of demurrage ruling in coal case
The Supreme Court refused to review its decision that Emons Coal Mining and Fidelity and Casualty of New York must pay demurrage to Norfolk and Western Railroad for coal shipped via Lambert's Point in Norfolk Virginia. The firms argued that over 700000 dollars could be at stake and that reversal would avert ruin for many coal shippers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Emons Coal Mining Company
Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Lambert's Point
Norfolk
Carol of Roumania Visits Son in Rapallo Italy
Carol of Roumania travels to Rapallo Italy to see his son while his wife returns to Bucharest. The brief reports a royal visit with no additional context or dates provided.
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Vigilant night watch stops attempted robbery in Elizabeth City
Simon Page, negro night watchman at Wright Ice and Coal Co. protects the store off Frank M. Newby Jr. opposite the ice plant near city limits. No injuries reported. In Wilmington, opposition to parts of the state game bill will be voiced at a club meeting tonight to send resolutions to New Hanover’s representatives.
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Elizabeth City
Simon Page
Wright Ice and Coal Company
Frank M. Newby, Jr
Wilmington
General Assembly
New Hanover
Voile Fabrics Noted for Bright Embroidered Borders
Among summer fabrics voile stands foremost and is often heavily embroidered with bright colored borders highlighting its light texture and airy drape.
Rubber sandals trend in wet weather wear
New York reports rubber sandals to match colored raincoats as the latest item for wet weather. Deeme Taylor hopes to compose a suite of opéras reflecting the industrial progress of the American nation in graphic romantic form.
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Deeme Taylor
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