Holton Death Case: Dying Declaration Points at Harper
From Greensboro court, Charles O. Holton on his deathbed accuses Terry H. Harper of cold blooded murder. Dr. W L Jackson testifies Holton said I was trapped into this and I hope Harper dies in the electric chair. Defense calls the statements opinionated. judge rules on competency.
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Greensboro
Charles O. Holton
Guilford Superior Court
Terry H. Harper
Catherine Harper
High Point
Holton
Harper
W. L. Jackson
Guilford General Hospital
Resignation Of Renfrow Refused At Dems Meeting
The High Point Democratic executive committee rejected Wade Renfrow's resignation as chairman by an overwhelming vote. Renfrow cited rumors over Republican payrolls and a staff position with Senator Cameron Morrison. the vote to accept his resignation failed except for two members. Separately the Democratic Victory Fund planned precinct by precinct fundraising and a countywide Democratic registration drive. Approximately 50 people attended the 7:30 to 10 p.m. meeting at the Elwood hotel.
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Wade Renfrow
High Point Democratic Executive Committee
Elwood Hotel
Renfrow
Cameron Morrison
Executive Committee
Morrison
Ren
Iren
Democratic Victory Fund Committee
E. T. Kearns
Commercial Bank Directors Meet With Examiners
Directors of the Commercial National Bank spent the morning with bank examiners and resumed in the afternoon to continue reviewing the bank’s condition. Officials would not discuss or imply any finalized action, but observers expect focus on a possible solution or new management after a period of detailed assessment.
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Commercial National Bank
More Buyers At 32 Mart Than In Last January
High Point's 1932 furniture market drew roughly 50 more buyers than the 1931 event. Trade was steady with many small purchases and satisfactory turnover. Buyers arrived from fifteen states as the rug show drew extra praise for its size and display.
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High Point
Paul Casey
Casey
L. T. Andrews Hurt In Greensboro Car Crash
Special to the Enterprise Greensboro January 29 L T Andrews of High Point suffered minor injuries when the light coupe he rode in with L C Furgurson was struck by a car driven by D D Arden local oil dealer and rammed into a telephone post damaging the Furgurson car Andrews was thrown from the vehicle onto the concrete but Furgurson and Arden were unhurt The accident happened on West Lee Street near Central Oil as they headed to Greensboro for the Harper trial
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Enterprise
Greensboro
L. T. Andrews
High Point
L. C. Furgurson
D. D. Arden
Furgurson
Andrews
Arden
West Lee Street
Central Oil Company
Harper
Thomasville Man Found Dead In His Jail Cell
Thomasville man W. Francis Everhart a 1931 arrest after a car crash that injured two, was found dead in his jail cell from respiratory failure due to an overdose of chloral hydrate at his own hands. The coroner and jury ruled the death by overdose while unclear if intentional. Surviving are his wife three children two sisters and one brother.
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W. Francis Everhart
Thomasville
Vavigsen
R. V. Yokeley
Vernon
Red
Red) Royals
Flint Street
T. S. Harris
Evelyn
College
East Guilford Streets
City Memorial Hospital
Royals
Baywood
Pauline Robbins
Winston-Salem
Steele
Thamesville
Lexington
Everhart
F. C. Smith
R. K. Farrington
Grady Bryant
State Hospital
Morganton
Arthur Myers
Eri. K. Myers
Orville Everhart
Spencer
Beverly Hill band entertains High Point Kiwanis at Elwood
The Beverly Hill band from Hollywood Scandals entertained the High Point Kiwanis at the Elwood hotel luncheon. Hugh Smart arranged the performance through Publix-Kincey theaters, featuring orchestra music, vocals, and a comedy bit. L. W. Conant of Biltwell Chair visited, and copies of the Dodge Publishing poem How Did You Die were shared with members.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Elwood
Beverly Hill Band
Hollywood *Scandals
Hugh Smart
Publix-Kincey
L. W. Conant
Biltwell Chair Company
Denton
Dodge Publishing Company
New York
High Point
Fuel Buying Dollar Boost For Coal From Carolina Co
Your fuel buying dollar buys more coal than any time in recent years. Free kinding with each ton of fuel from Carolina Coal and Transfer Co Mallory Street. Phone 4275.
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Carolina Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
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Piedmont
North Carolina
Whitely Bros
Wrenn
Dem
Victory Fund
Dr. Jackson
Washington Street
Commercial Bank
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
Kiwanis Meeting
Beverly Hills
Wilson Motor Company
J. E. Black
Cable Street
Carolina
Lucy Eshelman
Wachovia Bank
W. Green
West Broac
N. Main St
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
North Main
A. J. Idol
Vice-Pres
Treas
Bluebird
Ruby
Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company
College Street
Jack Taylor
Sect
N. E. Russell Shoe Shop
High Point Ice & Coal Company
Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
W. C. Idol
D. L. Donnell
T. R. Short
Robert Brockett
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