Study Probes North Carolina Felon Convictions Peak
Raleigh June 8 G K Brown director of classification at the state prison studies why NC felon convictions rose to a 1931 peak then declined. He analyzes 19 817 felons admitted in 27 years 1912 1938 and notes out of state offenders drove early increases. White male felons lead after 1921 while Negro felons and women show rising counts toward 1938.
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J. W. Macfarlan
Raleigh
North Carolina
G. K. Brown
Brown
Thomasville Rotary mulls home-building push and telecom gaps
The Thomasville Rotary Club discussed two aims at its Wednesday noon meeting. Tom Alderman Sykes urged forming a coalition of lenders and builders to promote more local home-building, while Dr G T Alexander noted Thomasville’s rural telephone coverage remains limited and a plan to widen service may be studied by a new committee. Visitors Tia Brinkley Grady Shoaf and Dr J R Terry attended.
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Thomasville
Rotary Club
Tom Alderman Sykes
Agencis
G. T. Alexander
Tia Brinkley
Grady Shoaf
J. R. Terry
Lexington
R. B. Carpenter
Three Ministers Admitted to Asheboro Association
The Asheboro Ministerial Association admitted three new pastors at its meeting this week. Rev. Odell Leonard of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Gail Holt assistant pastor and Everett Faulkner director of Christian education at the First Methodist Church joined the association.
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Asheboro
Flashes Of Life From The Fringes Of Rail And Road
In Hayti Missouri a terrier Jackie Boy vanishes then hops freights and visits a conductor's home. In Indianapolis five year old Sandra Sparks enjoys a birthday train party aboard the Hoosier with 25 guests. Portland Oregon resident Mary Wilson asks city council to require milkmen wear rubber soles and heels.
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Hayti
Jackie Boy
Edward A. Ruff
Ruff
Indianapolis
Sandra Sparks
Monon Railroad
Hoosier
Sandra
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Mary Wilson
Fire chief arrives first at Denver blaze incident
Acting Fire Chief Patrick Boyne, in the police building when a fire started in the elevator pit, walked to the scene and reached it before his crew. Firefighters had to drive a block to reach the fire. Rupert Moser tells a Chicago court he preferred living in his parked cars for three days after quarreling with his wife. Judge Tremko dismisses the case, remarking on strange acts by married men after family quarrels.
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Denver
Patrick Boyne
Boyne
Chicago
Rupert Moser
Moser
Michael Tremko
French Mills Introduce Modern Antique Textiles
French woolen mills unveil a line of modern antique textiles blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary palettes. The collection highlights revived weaving methods and heritage-inspired patterns aimed at fashion and interior markets.
Black cows immune to poison from St Johns wort
Robt Ripley notes that white cows exposed to Hypericum perforatum lose their hair and suffer light sensitivity, while black cows show no ill effects. Scientists say the plant affects skin nerve endings, with color offering protection. Tomorrow: monument to a louser.
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ST. John's Wort
St. John's
Randolph jury list announced for Randolph Superior Court
June 7 report lists jurors drawn by the Randolph county board of commissioners for the June session of the Randolph Superior Court opening June 26. Names include EB Sink Asheboro L D Williams, R M Cagle Asheboro J B Wood New Market Arch L Hunt Tabernacle and many others from Asheboro Trinity Concord and surrounding towns.
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Asheboro
Randolph Superior Court
County Board of Commissioners
EB. R. Sink
Trinity
L. D. Williams
R. M. Cagle
W. L Langley
Columbia
J. B. Wood
New Market
Arch L. Hunt
Tabernacle
W. H. Beeson
George Lassiter
M. W. Brower
Concord
Grady C. Peace
W. A. Presnell
Paul Green
J. R. Davis
S. G. Southern
Harry C. Prevost
Joe Sheen
E. C. Williamson
Liberty
Jim W. Arnold
R. E. Williams
J. B. Hobson
Charles O. Moore
J. Alvin Hill
Randleman
Auction Sees Carved Arm Chair Fetch 2050 Pounds in London
A carved arm chair sold at a London auction for 2050 pounds, drawing bidder interest and signaling solid demand for antique furniture. The sale underscores London's role as a marketplace for rare wooden pieces and collectors' target items.
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London
Doan’s Pills Backed by 40 Years of Use for Kidney Comfort
Many sufferers relieve nagging backaches once they learn kidney fatigue may be the cause. The ad promotes Doan’s Pills as a trusted remedy, claiming they help flush poisons from the blood and ease symptoms like backache and fatigue, with millions using them over decades.
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Dean
Doan
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