Five Million Dollar Forest Fire Losses Mark 1931 in State
The 1931 Carolina forest fires caused an estimated loss of $4,786,225 across 1,722,369 acres, the highest annual toll on record. Protection efforts covered 7,483,640 acres, with federal, state, and county funding splitting costs. incendiary causes accounted for 23 percent of fires, while unknown origins stood at 16 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Hote
Carolina
Forestry Division
Department of Conservation and Development
Son of Forestry
U. S
Penn Engineers Propose Shifting Weights To Curb Ship Roll
Scientists at the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania propose a weight shifting system to prevent ships from rolling and causing seasickness, as an alternative to gyroscope action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Moore School of Electrical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Cecil seeks permit for filling station on English Street
Notice that J Ed Cecil has applied to erect a filling station on English Street between Burton and City Limits. City Council will consider the application at its regular meeting March 16 in City Hall Council Room. By order of the City Council dated February 17 1932. Lois Welborn City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed Cecil
English Street
Burton
City
Lois Welborn
Dixie Oil Company
South Main Street
Taylor and
Clay Streets
Grace and Sue face a bruise of trust at a club gathering
Grace and Sue attend a young matrons' club where talk turns to marital infidelity. A speaker reviews plays while Grace wrestles fear of betrayal as whispers hint at Jimmy and Grace. Sue fears Jack and Grace both face possible heartbreak amid tense, uneasy laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bue
University Club
Grace
Sue
Ruth Bradley
Jimmy
Eden
Jack
Ellen Faces Choice Between Larry and Elizabeth Bowes
Ellen, torn between Larry Harrowgate and Steven Barclay, navigates love, money, and ambition as she balances Dreamland painting with store life. The artist’s pursuit and a debutante’s claim test her loyalties and threaten her work, home, and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Harrowgate
Elizabeth BO
Steven Barclay
Barclay's
Ellen
Barclay
Larry
Dreamland
Shane
Myra
Queen Victoria
Eilen
Molly
Steven
Eliza Bowes
Europe
Little Ellen
Mike
Lorene Elcott
Bert
Lass
Elizabeth Bowes
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guilford County
Notice is given of public sale of lots 8 9 10 11 in Block G L Taylor Plat in Guilford County North Carolina by trustee Roberson Haworth under a 1926 deed of trust for H W Kronheimer. Sale on Tuesday at 11 A M in Greensboro with a 5 percent deposit required. subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Kronheimer
W. C
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Sec
Ent
G. L. Taylor
Register of Deeds
Ford County
Idol
Roberson
Hawor
Reece
Deaths From Cars Lead State Fatalities In Winter Months
Dr. J. M. Parrott reports automobile accidents and homicides rise in winter. July averages show 46 auto deaths and 19 homicides. December averages rise to 70 auto deaths and 24 homicides, linked to farm layoffs and Christmas celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parrott
Parrott
Foreclosure Sale Notice for Guilford County Lands
Public auction to satisfy debt secured by Deed of Trust dated June 1 1929 involves G W Brower and Eliza C Brower. Sale at Guilford County courthouse noon March 17 1932 for property at 1504 West Street High Point with lot details, taxes and street assessments to be paid by purchaser. Receivers Bramham and Bland announce trusteeship for First National Company of Durham and Union Trust Company of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Company
Durham, Incorporated
Union Trust Company of Maryland
G. W. Brower
Eliza C. Brower
Guilford County
North Ooo
North Carolina
West Street
Moon Street
Moon Roe
High Point
J. N. Campbell
Moonlands
Register of Deeds
N. C
Waee Union Trust Company
Reed
Ww. G. Bramham
T. L. Bland
First National Company of Durham, Incorporated
Property sale notice for Guilford County parcel
The undersigned will sell at public auction the property described as a parcel in Guilford County. The sale is recorded in Deeds for Guilford. The deed shows a plat in Plat Book 6 page 208. A deposit of 100 is required. The time and details point to the highest bidder. Attorneys Winston and Tyee Raleigh N 220 273 5 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Guittora
Er, Winston & Tyee
Attys
Raleigh
Parcel Lot 16 in Loubar Terrace sale notice
Legal notice for the sale of Lot No. 16 in Block O of Loubar Terrace Guilford County North Carolina. Description traces Sherrod Street and Barbee Street boundaries with precise bearings and lengths. Reference to Register of Deeds Book and a $100 deposit with trustee Grice and Tucker attorneys. Sale date February 17, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Cnet
Sherrod Street
Sebenwesiers
Barbee Street
Grice
Winston
Tucker
Ralei
Notice of Sale of Personal Property Behind on Notes
Public sale of personal property to satisfy notes secured by a 1927 co ee agreement. Held at King Pin Bowling, 215 E. Stond street High Point NC. Property includes No 1 up to date Bowling Alleys with equipment. Sale conducted February 11 1832 by Brunswick a fee co Roberson Haworth and Reese Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.bach
Guilford
North Carolina
E. Stond Street
High Point
Wa Ollowing
Brunswick- A
Fee Co
Roberson, Haworth and Reese
Attys
Trustees Schedule Auction at Fount 1932
Fragmentary lines indicate a 1932 trustee sale or auction at Fount with numbers 2 11 20 27 3 5 and references to a site offer and execution of a 3 A. term. The text hints at a deed or widow’s claim and a court action surrounding a real estate transaction.
Municipal sale notice from Hillcrest Drive area
Beginning at a stake on the east side of Hillcrest Drive the property sale covers lots in Wood Addition. The notice lists conveyances to 8. C. Clark and specifies the sale will occur on the date shown with purchaser required to post a bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Wba
Hillcrest Drive
Illorest ‘Drive
C. Clark
Dee
Public Auction Sale of Bowling Alleys and Equipment
Under and by virtue of a national sale agreement the undersigned offers for sale at public auction at 215 Broad Street Point A.M. on the 0paneen property No 1 up-to-date Action Bowl alleys with Leatheroid Bed and Kick-Back Plates Simplex Spotters Rite-Lite Desowers and complete laying. The sale is part of a mortgage on the property dated February 1932 and conducted by Brunsewick-B Collender Co Vendor Roberson Haworth and Roses Att. 2:12-20-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensenbach
Destle
Gap
Guilford
Rite-Lite Desowers
Brunsewick-B
Collender CO
Roberson, Haworth and Roses
Notice of Sale of Note Secured by Collateral
Public auction to highest cash bidder of a Three Thousand Dollar note of Mrs. R B White secured by stock shares in Comngeere National Bank High Point N C collateral and additional notes. Event conducted by Morris Plan Bank High Point on Washington street in March 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. White
Comngeereie National Bank
High Point
N. C
Oey
O. BE. Mendenhall Company
E. Mendenhall Company
B and E. Gsencorn
Morris Plan Bank
West Washington Street
North Carolina
O. E. Menny
Co. E Bdenhall Company
Siahene
R. B
Sale of land under deed of trust in Guilford County
Public auction set for March 7 1932 at 2 15 PM in Greensboro to sell a parcel of land in Guilford County. The sale follows a $3500 note secured by a deed of trust dated March 9 1929 by Marion and Mabel Rowland and J Lawrence and Perepe R White to W A J Idol for the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Property located at 227 West Bay street High Point described as part of Bain lands. Trustee Dred Peacock attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
North Carolina
Guilfor County
B. M. Armfield
Guilford City
Orth Carolina
Hamilton Street
Said Street
A, J, Idol
Dred Peacock Alty
VEC Ee Land OY
Marion C. Rowland
Mabel Rowland
J. Lawrence White
Perepe R. White
W. A. J. Idol
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
West Bay Street
Li Y Street
Clay Street
J. N. Campbell
Bain Lands
High Point
N. C
Dred Peacock
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