Decoy Liquor Bill Planned by Mecklenburg Lawmakers
Mecklenberg dry voting lawmakers E L Mayhew and Mercer J Blankenship plan a decoy liquor bill to trigger a statewide referendum before any control system. The draft, still under revision, faces opposition from bootleggers and prohibition advocates as county and state controls await agreement.
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Henry Averill Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Meckenburg
E. L. Mayhew
Mercer J. Blankenship
Sandy Graham
James B. Vogler
John Tarleycorn
Loor
Grange Opposed To Legal Liquor
ASHEBORO January 13 Thurd ay evening a grange meeting was held at Farmer and new officers for the coming year were installed. The grange will continue with C. E B. Kearns as master and was instructed to telegram W. B avie and Henry Ingram that the local grange does not favor legal liquor.
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Asheboro
Farmer
C. E B. Kearns
Punty
W. Bavie
Henry Ingram
Jem
Mystery Chapter XXV Ends with Dual Fatalities
Coroner Snelling and Sheriff Buckley arrive at the hacienda as Tante Josephine dies of apoplexy amid suspected shock. The confessed killer also lies dead from a heart attack. Officers inspect a hidden panel in the basement wall while Pearl John explains the kiva digger’s motive.
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Snelling
Buckley
Tante Josephine
Bob
Pearl John
Thunder Mesa Mystery Ends With Quiet Resolutions
In the aftermath of Ramon’s murder witnesses recount robbery and confession amid tension in the hacienda. Angelique expresses guilt over pushing Betty, while Bob and Betty decide to marry regardless of money, as Pearl John proposes uniting talents to run Thunder Mesa before leaving the mesa.
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Pearl John
Ramon
Mesa
Santa Fe
Betty
Angelique
de Forest
Hacienda
Bob
Thunder Mesa
Professor Shaw
British Labor Unions Liable For Damage By Strikers
The article explains Britain’s labor laws after the 1926 general strike, detailing how union funds can be liable for illegal strikes and how injunctions are now allowed. It outlines duties of unions to report disputes and the checks on “grudge strikes” and racketeering, with emphasis on protections for utilities and enforcement mechanisms.
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London
Milton Bronner
Enterprise Nea Service
Britain
Calotabs Offer Dual Action for Cold Relief
Calotabs claim to aid nature in throwing off colds by cleansing the intestinal tract of germ mucus and toxins. They are advertised as both a laxative and diuretic, with a family package priced at several cents and trial packages available.
Mothers Recommend Cardus to Daughters
Many mothers advise Cardui to their daughters citing personal benefit. Cardui is said to aid women weakened by malnutrition and ease menstrual discomfort, with thousands testifying to its help. consult a physician if it does not assist you.
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Cardus
Gray Hair Turns Black Overnight on 56th Birthday
In Charlotte on January 13, J. M. Means, a Black employee of the Mecklenburg Industrial Home, awoke to find his gray hair transformed to raven black overnight, leaving him unable to explain the sudden change.
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Charlotte
J. M. Means
Mecklenburg
Picketing Rights and Unions Under 1927 British Law
The Trades Union Act of 1927 restricts peaceful picketing and bans intimidating conduct near work sites. It defines intimidation and sets penalties up to $100 fine or three months in jail, with two years for prison if indicted. Unions may register with the Registrar of Friendly Societies and must report finances and membership annually, or face action under the Trades Dispute Act. The Trades Union Congress would alert police about racketeering unions, making racketeering unions effectively unknown in Britain.
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Milton Bronner
NEA
London
Organized Labor
Britain
United States
America
Registrar of Friendly Societies
Trades Union Congress
County Agent Organizes 4-H Clubs in Asheboro Area
Asheboro January 13 L M Ray assistant county agent is organizing 4-H clubs for boys this month. A 4-H club was organized at New Hope Tuesday with plans for 19 weekly meetings at the schoolhouse. After the short course, officers will be elected. More clubs are hoped for at Ramseur Grays Chapel Liberty.
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Asheboro
L. L. Ray
New Hope
Ray
Ramseur
Grays Chapel Liberty
High Point High Abolishes Midterm Exams
Principal Henry Grady Owens announces the second year of dispensed midterm exams at High Point High School. He implements a cumulative testing plan to cover current units and previously studied material, promoting continuity in study. No semester promotions at the school.
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High Point High School
Henry Grady Owens
Owens
Funeral services for William D. Auman held at Huldah M. E. church
William Dewey Auman died Sunday. Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Huldah Memorial E. Church in Randolph County. Rev. R. E. Heath and Rev. C. H. Hill officiated. Music by the church choir and a duet by Annie Ruth Kinney and Iona Graves. Pallbearers were former co workers and burial in Huldah church cemetery.
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Thomasville
William Dewey Auman
Huldah M. E
Randolph County
R. E. Heath
C. H. Hill
Annie Ruth Kinney
Iona Graves
Huldah Church
Barbara Fritz infant funeral in Asheboro
Funeral service for Barbara Carol Fritz sixteen months old was held at the First Baptist church Asheboro with Rev L R O’Brian in charge. Interment followed at Mount Tabor Reformed church near Lexington in Davidson county. Surviving are her parents three sisters and five brothers.
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Asheboro
Barbara Carol Fritz
Carl Fritz
Salisbury Street
L. R. O'Brian
Mount Tabor Reformed Church
Lexington
Davidson County
Cecil H Marriner Named Cashier Of Bank In Winston
Cecil H Marriner, former assistant manager of the Reconstruction Finance Corp for North Carolina and ex cashier of the Commercial National Bank High Point, is named cashier of the First National Bank Winston Salem. President Charles M Norfleet announced at the board meeting that Marriner will assume duties immediately. F Gilmore Wolfe becomes executive vice president.
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Winston-Salem
Cecil H. Marriner
Reconstruction Finance Corporation For
North Carolina
Commercial National Bank
High Point
First National Bank
Winston- Salem
Charles M. Norfleet
Marriner
F. Gilmore Wolfe
Charlotte
County clubs plan two month study on farm crops
Providence and Trinity areas plus nearby county locations will host study sessions over the next two months. The clubs will examine poultry dairy cattle hogs legumes soil conservation and field crops to enhance farm practices and record findings.
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Providence
Trinity
Thomasville Garden Club meets at Lam beth home
The Thomasville Garden Club gathered Tuesday morning at Mrs. James B Lam beths Randolph street home with Mrs. John Hall as associate hostess. President Mrs. Sam Welborn led the meeting and introduced Mrs. Bruce Craven of Trinity who spoke on Planning Garden. Mrs Lambeth displayed Bermuda souvenirs from her trip and an ice course was served to a large gathering.
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Thomasville
Bermuda
Tuesday Bridge Club Delights at Main Street Home
The Tuesday afternoon oil social featured bridge games at a West Main Street residence. Evelyn Baker won the high score club prize while Robert Rapp earned a guest soap prize. refreshments followed as players paused to call out names of attendees including Evelyn Bake, Evelyn Webb, Mildred Pope, Kitty Kyser, and others.
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Lola Maud Boyles
West Main Street
Evelyn Baker
Robert Rapp
Evelyn Bake
Evelyn Webb
Mildred Pope
Kity Kyser
Ellen Mae Pegg
Isa Boyles
Ethel Mae Boggs
Mames C. F. Gibson
Dougl Crutchfield
Z. P. Long
Walt Rapp
John Crowell
Mrs. Lambeth Hosts Four Course Dinner At Home
Mrs Frank Lambeth entertained at her Rudolph street home Saturday evening with a four course dinner. The table featured greens in a crystal bowl and candles in crystal holders for a holiday motif. Guests included Rev and Mrs C Pickens Mr and Mrs J N Harr Mrs James E Lambeth Mr and Mrs George Finch and Miss Lillian Yow.
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Frank Lambeth
Rudolph Street
Greene
C. Pickens
J. N. Harr
James E. Lambet
George Finch
Lillian Yow
Janie Tuttle Missionary Society Holds January Meeting
The Janie Tuttle Missionary Society met at Mrs. R. E. Watkins home on Guilford Street with Mrs. Leland Crou as associate hostess. President Mrs. Paul Green led, program chair Mrs. Ralph Wilson presented Missions On the March, reports showed a strong year, and Mrs. Wilson praised the December Wedding Gown Pageant. A large bundle of food clothing and Christ cheer was delivered to needy local families, and plans were made to pound for Marie Jones’s office Wednesday afternoon.
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Janie Tuttle
Ciety
Main Street
M. E. Hhure
R. E. Watkins
Guilford Street
Leland Crou
Pr Dent
Paul Green
Ralph Wilson
Progra
M Wilson
Missionary Society Meeting at Fi Baptist Church
The general meeting of the Missionary Society of the Fi Baptist church met at the church Monday afternoon with Mrs. R. G. Jennings presiding. Mrs. W. K. Gee led a devotional on The Watch For the Year and led the program on The Standard of Helpence. Marie Pratt, home missionary to Louisiana, spoke on work done in her state.
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Missionary Society of the Fi Baptist Church
R. G. Jennings
W. K. Gee
Mar! Pratt
Louisiana
Circle Two Meeting At West Main Street With Miss Le Mand Boyles
Circle number two of the community church met with Miss Le Mand Boyles on West Main Street Monday. Mrs J R Lech led the program and M Charles F Finch gave a vocal number during the evening. Refreshments were served.
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Comunity Church
le Mand Boyles
West Main
J. R. Lech
Charles F. Finch
Redding Named Chairman of Asheboro Press Ball
Asheboro January 13 Hen Redding named goal chairman for the Press Ball to be held January 30 to aid the infantile paralysis fund. Negotiations underway for a first class orchestra and committees appointed to handle duties for a large event. Arthur Rose Jr is chairman of the publicity committee.
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Asheboro
Hen Redding
Arthur Rose, Jr
Flying Scotsman Sets World Nonstop Rail Run Record
The Flying Scotsman completes a nonstop rail run of over 392 miles between London and Edinburgh during the summer, claiming the longest continuous training run in the world.
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London
Edinburgh
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