Duke University Commencement Opens With Pageantry
Duke University prepares a multi day commencement starting tomorrow in Durham with dense alumni attendance and new campus buildings. Memorial service honors Dr Samuel Mordecai with speakers J P Frizzelle and Dr A C McIntosh. Dr Frank S Hickman delivers the baccalaureate. The program includes a campus reunion atmosphere, a Wiley Gray oratorical contest, and a Tuesday sermon by Rev Dr Frederick K Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Duke University
Samuel Fox Mordecai
Duke Law School
Law School
South
J. P. Frizzelle
Snow Hill
S. C
A. C. McIntosh
Chapel Hill
Frank S. Hickman
Duke School of Religion
Hickman
Duke
University Chorus
Board of Trustees
Wiley Gray
Plaza of Years
Frederick K. Shannon
Central Church
Chicago
Local Contractor W. D. Harriss Dies at 70
William D. Harriss aged 70 died at his home 206 East Russell Street after several weeks illness. A Concord native and noted contractor, he recently moved to High Point. Survived by his widow, five sons Vande and Rupley Harriss plus Thomasville Roy Harriss and High Point residents, and two daughters G L Hayden of Philadelphia and L B Meecraken Windsboro. Funeral plans pending in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Harriss
East
Russell Street
Concord
Harriss
Central M. E. Church and
Cannonsville
Vande Harriss
Rupley Harriss
Thomasville
Roy D. Harriss
Marshall H. Harriss
Edward Harriss
High Point
G. L. Hayden
Philadelphia
L. B. Mee- Craken
Windsboro
Scoutmasters to Meet Monday Night at Scout HQ
A citywide meeting of all scoutmasters will be held Monday night at 7 o clock at the Boy Scout headquarters on West Washington street. Scout executive Bunn W Hackney announced plans for the summer camp and uniform program. Expected attendees include Logan Porter W L Smith G L Asbury O Delk Smith J Hardy S E Holt L Winslow Walter Marshall W D Trotter and G B Daniel.
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Boy Scout
West Washington Street
Bunn W. Hackney
Logan Porter
W. L. Smith
G. L. Asbury
O. Delk Smith
J. ©. Hardy
S. E. Holt
L. Winslow
Walter
Card of Thanks from C E Lanier
I thank my friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown during the recent illness and death of my wife. C. E. Lanier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lanier
Law School at UNC Hosts Supreme Court Session Model Courtroom
The UNC Law School displayed a Supreme Court session with J. S. Manning of Raleigh, Justices W. J. Brogden and W. J. Adams, A. L. Brooks of Greensboro, and John A. McLean of Charlotte. A model law office, funded by state lawyers, and a model trial courtroom built by C. L. Shuping were also shown.
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Supreme Court
J. S. Manning
Raleigh
W. J. Brogden
W. J. Adams
North Carolina Supreme Court
A. L. Brooks
Greensboro
John A. McLean
Charlotte
Law School
C. L. Shuping
University of North Carolina
Law School Association
High Point Democrats Face Split as Greensboro Casts Vote
A statewide party primary reports light turnout in many areas with High Point showing strong local club support that boosted the vote, while Greensboro's lack of cooperation threatens a party split. Observers fear if no independent ticket emerges the Democrats may align with Republicans to back Conrad, risking county seats and a 800-vote county loss for the Democrats.
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High Point Democratic Club
High Point
Democratic Party
Greensboro
Millis
Conrad
Guilford County
Board of
County Commissioners
Local Senate Race Totals Across Several Counties
Voting reports from Ashe Nash Pasquotank Wayne and Gastonia detail lieutenant governor and commissioner race tallies. Burgwyn leads in multiple counties with Fountain and Langston close behind while Grist Shipman Peterson and others trail or compete for congressional spots.
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Langston
Buregwyn Fountain
Alexander
Musraadsy
Cca
Ashe
Beaufort
Hubcomds
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell Se
Comggn Nas Sk
Cota
Davidson “Fee
Davie
Duplin - Ee
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth
Gaston Een
Hertfort
Irdell
Johnston
Lee
McDowell
Macon
Mecklenburg
Montgomery
Moore
Nash
Northampton
Orange
Pasquotank
Pitt “Sae
Person
Randolph
Icminong Ins Bk
Rowan
Rutherford
Stokes
Swain
Transylvania
Vance
Watauga
Wilkes
Wayne E
Wilson
Yancey
Burgwyn
Elizabeth City
Pasquotank County
Fountain
Commissioner Labor
Grist
Shipman
Peterson
Catawba County Vote Totals Lead In Lt Governor Race
Early results from multiple counties show Langston leading in Catawba and Forsyth with Burgwyn and Fountain close behind. Meantime Grist Shipman and Peterson trail in various precincts as the state reports its first returns.
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Currituck Currituck
Currituck County
Burgwyn
Fountain
Langston
Grist
Shipman
Peterson
Kerr
Warrenton
Robertson
Dickinson
Waynesville
Elizabethtown
Frank D. Grist
Bulwinkle
Carpenter
Abernethy
Burke
Catawba
Cleveland
Gaston
Lincoln
Mecklenburg
Bullwinkle
Halifax County
Salisbury
Rowan
Salisbury and Spencer
Swain
Asheville
Bryson City
Ravensford
Clay
Smith
Hayesville
Clay County
Sylva
Jackson
Camden Camden
Camden County
Labor
Beaufort
Washington
Beaufort County
Albemarle
John D. Langston
R. L. Fountain
Labor and Printing
M. L. Shipman
O. J. Peterson
Murphy
Jefferson
Ashe County
Jefferson Township
West Jefferson Township
Hammer
Asheboro
Davidson
Lexington
Davidson County
Congress
Battley
Commissioner of Labor and Printing
Macon
Franklin
Macon County
Franklin Township
Marion
Andrews
Brevard
Transylvania County
Hickory
Catawba County
Lee Sanford
Lee County
The
Hills
Boone
Watauga County
Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
Salesmen, Ministers Share Faith in Words and Results
A lengthy vignette recalls a conversation between a minister and a commercial salesman about results, belief, and selling ideas. The salesman argues both lines require convincing prospects, noting true impact comes from how one communicates unseen benefits and earns trust through integrity and faith. The piece lauds a minister and building project, citing Riley to emphasize moral leadership.
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W. D. Harriss
Scoutmasters
Jones
Mack
Creekmore
Bertie Windsor
Bertie County
Smithfield
Johnston County
Pall
Tarboro
Edgecombe County
Commission
Henderson
Vance County
Commissioner
Poll
Mock
Duplin
Goldsboro
Duplin County
Hillsboro
Orange County
Burgzgwyn
Hertford
Winton
Hertford County
Pitt
Greenville
Pitt County
Marist
Ome
Ing
Cherokee County
T. E. Battley
Dobson Dobson
Dobson Township
Mount Airy Township
Caldwell County
Lenoir
Rosman
Pisgah Forest
Neck and Neck
Sparta
Alleghany County
Danbury
Stokes County
Roxboro
Tetl
Person County
Pittsboro
Sis
Chatham County
Burzwyn
Robbinsville
Graham County
City
S. W. Burgwyn
R. T. Fountain
J. D. Langston
F. D. Gris
QO. J. Peterson
George W. Comnar
Ashe West Jefferson
Rocky Mount
Nash County
Burgwyn Strong
Wayne Goldsboro
Wayne County
Gastonia
Gaston County
Mecklenburg Charlotte
Nash Rocky Mount
Cot Biel
Jamestown
Jack Field
N. C
Jack
James Whitcomb Riley
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