Flogging probe delayed as new grand jury formed
Wilmington July 1 A Columbus county jury investigation into masked night flogging delays as the foreman transfers duties to an August grand jury. Sheriff Hall plans next steps while Applewhite leads the probe amid testimony from 4 women and 2 men.
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Wilmington
Columbus Couyhing
Kett Applewhite
John W. Hall
Columbus County
Whiteville
Caid
Hunt Parker
Cour Pasporses
Applewhite
North Carolina cadets graduate from West Point amid safety allegations
West Point grad William BR Covington of Rockingham NC is among six North Carolina TM S graduates this June. Mrs Bertha FOW¢r testified nine masked men abducted her and her 18 year old daughter into a swamp, blindfolded them, stripped their clothing, and flogged them with leather straps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Br, Covington
Rockingham, N
North Carolina
United States Wilitary Academy
Bertha Fow¢R
Rate Extension Denied to Railroads
Raleigh July 1 state utilities commission denied extension of emergency intrastate freight rates for railroads until December 31. The decision ends the emergency rates established a year ago as railroads had been charging varying rates, with the commission citing potential discrimination and lack of merit in uniformity. The interstate commission had allowed interstate operations to extend their emergency rates, but the state commission refused to adopt a uniform policy.
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Raleigh
State Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yfinities Commission
McDonald Aims Eight Hour Day in Campaign
Greensboro July 1 Dr Ralph W McDonald promotes an eight hour workday as he camps in Greensboro to energize Democratic voters before Saturdays primary. He accuses Clyde R Hoey of backing longer hours and lower wages, pledging to free workers from economic slavery while targeting Hoey's alleged corporate ties and Liberty League support.
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Greensboro
Ralph Ww. McDonald
Kim
Clyde R. Hoey
Purham
McDonald
Hoey
Painter Drowns in Ctda River While Fetching Brush
Charlotte July 1 A 22 year old man Richard Co Morrow of county drowns diving into the Ctda river to recover a brush dropped while painting a bridge.
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Charlotte
Dridge
Richard Co. Morrow
County
Christian Endeavor Rally At Local College Tonight
A Christian Endeavor rally at 8 in High Point college auditorium highlights the fifteenth annual Summer School of Leadership Education. Rev. Luther R. Medlin of Henderson will lead the rally. The Conference Council of Religious Education re elected Rev. T. J. White of Mt Hermon as president with Rev. J. B. Carroll of Greensboro as vice president. Mrs. G. L. Ballard of Mebane was chosen secretary and Rev. J. Clyde Allman of Thomasville treasurer. Recommendations to form church committees on Christian and missionary education were approved along with a planned September retreat. Milo Hinkle of Greensboro delivered the morning address on compromise and Christianity. Two plays were presented by visiting delegations from Greensboro and Kimesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Luther R. Medlin
Henderson
Conference Council of Religious Education
T. J. Whitehead
Mt. Hermon
J. B. Carroll
Greensboro
G. L. Ballard
Mebane
J. Clyde Allman
Thomasville
Whitehead
Milo
Hinkle
Asheboro Street
Tabernacle Methodist Protestant Church of
Mt. Pleasant
Tuesday Hottest June Day in City Sets Records
The city logged a 102 degree high after a 07 degree start the month and then cooled to 76 at night. A light wind helped ease the heat with a few raindrops and temperatures dipping to 68 by morning.
Primary Row Growing Louder in High Point Elections
County Board of Elections and precinct officials faced complaints over June 6 1936 primary conduct in High Point. Charges allege electioneering at booths and denied voters access, with affidavits from Rosa Covington Mary Conklin and others. Hearings were discussed but not formally requested.
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Louis Fisher
Louis J. Fisher
North Carolina
G. Y. Stone
High Point
Roy Irwin
Paul Farrington
L. H. Tyler
Mr. Harrison
Rosa Covington
Swanson
Mary Conklin
J. A. Parton
W. H. Norris
B. H. Co
Pearce
Harrison
R. F. Cameron
Hoey
Ll. M. Tyler
A. C. Auman
Auman
County Board of Elections
Hodges Named Deputy Insurance Commissioner in Raleigh
State Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney announced that Raleigh attorney William P. Hodges would be appointed deputy inssurance commissioner to succeed Arthur C. Parry, who plans to resign August 1 to become a supervising agent for an insurance company.
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Raleigh
Dan C. Boney
William P. Hodges
Arthur C. Parry
Harrison Seeks Hoey Fairness in Gilroy Primary
J Keith Harrison manager for Dr Ralph W Mc Donald in High Point wires Clyde R Hoey opposing him in the Democratic governor primary. Harrison asks Hoey to ensure fair representation at polling places on July 4 urging him to uphold fundamental moral principles for a fair second primary election.
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J. Keith Harrison
High Point
Ralph W. McDonald
Clyde R. Hoey
Mein
Shelby
Harrison
Mr. Hoey
N. C
Keith Harfrison
Good Fellows Club Supper Set At Sky Beach
The Good Fellows club schedules a 6 30 p m supper at the sky beach atop the local Y M C A building with President ER C Glasgow presiding The Enterprise clarifies that Archdale resident Hamilton E L Hamilton not involved in a disorderly conduct arraignment today at municipal court.
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Good Fellows Club
ER. C. Glasgow
Hamilton E. L. Hamilton
Archdale
Adams-Millia Corporation
EB. L. Hamilton
Pictures to be Shown at Presbyterian Church
Following midweek prayer service the moving pictures of the Vacation Church School will be shown. The film covers activities at the church grounds and the City Lake picnic. Two reels depict life at the Presbyterian Orphanage at Barnum Springs. The public is cordially invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Orphanage
Barnum Springs
Construction Permits Report Shows June 1936 Totals
Consolidated June 1936 and June 1935 permit data reveals totals of 501 permits for 483 694 dollars and 310 mite for 310 638 dollars. New residences eight permits for 17 800 and 26 726 dollars. repairs and non residence also itemized with counts and values. Fees collected total 66 50 in June 1936 and 52 25 for June 1936.
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Consolidated
High Point Girl Among Those Hurt
A High Point girl, identified as Miss Nixon, was injured in a bus accident while traveling with Miss Katherine Stimler of Durham. They were en route from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Cumberland, Maryland, to visit Miss Sumter’s parents, after a vacation period of three weeks. Miss Nixon’s father is said to live in Randolph County.
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Miss Nixon
Katherine Stimler
Durham
Kingsport
Tenn
Cumberland
Sumter
Reandolph County
Healthiest city sanitation report shows record low diseases
June records list only 11 communicable cases the lowest in the books. Captain Huff notes fiscal year ended with 272 cases, down from 412. February had 50 cases led by chicken pox and influenza. whooping cough dropped to 26 for the year. Huff made 3,422 inspections and traveled 426 miles in the Deep River watershed.
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High Point
John Huff
Huff
Ditch Oiling Aimed at Mosquito Control
Inspectors supervised the oiling of 130 miles of ditches and creeks to reduce mosquitoes.
Selective Buying Seen On Market In Early Trading
In New York on July 1 the stock market showed selective demand with several issues edging up around 8 points. Trading was uneven with many slips near the close. Bonds were narrow and the French franc eased while other currencies gained on the dollar. Wheat showed strength and cotton improved.
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New York
Moffitt Heads A B Club In Official Installations
James S. Moffitt was installed as president of the American Business Club at the Elwood after last week’s election. W B Mitchell becoming board chairman. Dr W K McCain first vice president and other officers inducted. The retiring board presented reports and the Burlington chapter was invited to join next Tuesday’s outing at the city lake park.
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James 8. Moffitt
High Point
American Business Club
Elwood
James S. Moffitt
W. B. Mitchell
Board of Governors
W. K. McCain
EB. B. Mendenhall, Jr
Bryan
City Lake Park
Wiley to Lead Prayer Meeting at Wesley Memorial
Rev. B. B. Wiley Jr. will conduct the 8 o clock prayer meeting at Wesley Memorial church. The subject is Death and Being Alive and is expected to draw a large audience with music featured during the service.
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B. B. Wiley, Jr
Wesley Memorial Church
WPA Projects To Be Resumed Monday
WPA projects for women and professionals will provide employment for about 260 people in Guilford county and resume on Monday July 6, announced by H J Thurman of Greensboro in charge of district WPA work.
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WPA
Guilford County
H. J. Thurman
Greensboro
Phillips Seen as Likely U S Ambassador to Italy
Well placed diplomatic circles expect William Phillips deputy secretary of state to be named American ambassador to Italy. This anticipates a swift appointment from Washington as the Foreign Service reshapes posts.
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Washington
William Phillips
Italy
Lecturer Dies in Morganton at 68
Jem L. Nelson 68 longtime assistant grand lecturer of the North Carolina Masonic Grand Lodge died at his Morganton home after a brief illness. He held prominent lodge roles and was remembered for service to the fraternity.
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Morganton
Jem L. Nelson
North Carolina
Anarchist Alexander Barkman Dies in France Hospital
Internationally known anarchist Alexander Barkman died June 26 in a French hospital from a self-inflicted bullet wound. The death was disclosed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicer
France
Alexander Barkman
Major John Steadman Dies After 18 Years Service
Army dispatch reports Major John Steadman aged 38 died here last night after a career spanning eighteen years in the service. Born in a military family, he served with distinction in several campaigns and held the rank of major at his passing. He is survived by immediate family and colleagues who recall his dedication and leadership. The cause of death has not been disclosed pending official notice.
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Chester, & C
John ©. Steadman
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