Drowning of James Cole in Deep River area near James town lake
James Cole a 15 year old Negro from Deep River township drowned about 2 pm after stepping into a sand dug hole four to five miles from James town lake. He could not swim and was with two white boys and another Negro boy when the accident occurred. Coroner James M Simpson of Greensboro said no inquest was needed. The body was taken to Hargett Funeral home. Deputy E H Burrows aided in recovery.
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James Cole
Deep River Township
Jamestown Lake
James M. Simpson
Greensboro
Cole
Hargett
E. H. Burrows
Sheriff's Office
Youth Killed by Lightning Near Hendersonville
Lightning killed 10 year old Charles Eugene Edney son of Charles P Edney as he walked in an open field near his Hendersonville area home. The incident occurred yesterday about 10 miles west of town.
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Hendersonville
Charles Eugene Edney
Charles P. Edney
Here
State to press homeseeker appeal in $250000 NC drive
North Carolina plans a broad ad push to attract home seekers and wealthy sportsmen. J P Rawley says the campaign targets both affluent buyers and those with modest means, highlighting coastal, Sandhills, and mountain regions with hunting leases and wildlife management as key draws. The effort touts productive soils, climate, and supportive towns near large coastal markets to promote farming, dairying, poultry, and horticulture as viable ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Magicians Guests of Monarch Club
International Brotherhood of Magicians secretary T. H. Hauber and officer Jean Fole attended the Monarch Truncheon gathering hosted by A. Coke Cecil. They entertained with legerdemain stunts while Sam Bernheim of Penn Piano joined as a guest. Cecil led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Hauber
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Jean Fole
A. Coke Cecil
Monarch Truncheon
Sam Bernheim
Penn Piano Company
Mr. Cecil
North Carolina Homeseeker Phase Promotes Population Growth
The State's advertising program highlights homeseeker efforts as a key feature, presenting its appealing aspects to attract new residents. Officials say this phase will bring in a desirable type of citizen to augment North Carolina's population growth.
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North Carolina
John H. Davis Dies at 67 in High Point Home
John H. Davis 67 died at his home 323 South Wrenn Street at 7 AM after a year of illness. Born in Forsyth County he moved to High Point 40 years ago and worked as foreman at Crown Hosiery Mill. Survived by wife Ada Simpson, three daughters, six sons, two sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the residence.
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John H. Davis
South Wrenn Street
Mr. Davis
Forsyth County
High Point
Crown
Ada Simpson
C. B. Mitchell
D. L. Johnson
Edna Davis
Paul
Roby
Lewis
Gurney
Dewey Davis
Mesdames
Bessie Hunt
Betty Walker
Jim Davis
Funeral Services for Eugene Barley Davis in Sophia
Funeral services for Eugene Barley Davis of Sophia route one were held Saturday afternoon at Mt. Vernon M E Church with Rev O L Ruth officiating. The Pilgrim Holiness church choir performed Rock of Ages and the church quartet sang Face to Face There’s Only One and Some Time We’ll Understand Pallbearers named Wilborn Junie George Dan Charles Buddie Davis and Richard Furr laid in flowers were provided by family friends.
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Eugene Barley Davis
Sophia
Route One
Mt. Vernon M. E
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Rock of Ages
Wilborn
Junie
George
Dan Charles
Buddie
Davis
Richard Furr
Olin Smith Faces Multiple Charges In Stolen Cigars Case
Olin Smith of 1108 North Main Street is charged with receiving stolen cigars, drunken driving, and driving without a state permit after cigars were found at 506 Loflin Street following forced access to Hooks Motor Lines at 221 Tomlinson Street. Also charged is John Theodore Russell for breaking and entering and larceny.
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Olin Smith
North Main Street
Hooks Motor Lines
Tomlinson Street
John Theodore Russell
Baptisl Street
Smith
Loflin Street
Bessie Thompson
Greenway Drive
Annie Huntley
Ardmore Drive
Leonard Street
Memorial Service Honors Local Firefighters at Paramount
Rev. Co L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church delivered the memorial address at the annual Firemen’s Memorial Service at the Paramount theater. Lt J E Horney read the dead firefighters’ names and Assistant Fire Chief Claude Canady gave the response. Ruth urged community effort and faith, noting Florence Nightingale and biblical figures, and recalled Mr Hayworth and Mr Cross who died last year. He said deeds determine immortality and that rewards come from service to others.
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Co. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Paramount Theater
J. E. Horney
Claude Canady
Horney
Mr. Ruth
Florence Nightingale
Caleb
Joshua
Mr. Hayworth
Mr. Cross
Robbery Report After Sunday Ride Near Hoover Street
Alex Moore reports he was robbed of 889 dollars while riding with several Black companions early Sunday. Police arrested RK B Miller Leonard Street Emma Miller and B A Dumas and recovered the money. Miller charged with robbery.
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Alex Moore
Hoover Street
RK. B. Miller
Leonard Street
Emma Miller
B. A. Dumas
Miller
Bus Station Break-In Reported on East High Street
Police investigated a break in at the Union Bus station on East High Street last night. Entry was gained by forcing a restroom window and an envelope containing 213.25 dollars was stolen.
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Union Bus
East High Street
Unusual Wire Worm Attacks Tobacco Crops
Raleigh June 14 AP C H Brannon entomologist reports an unusual very small wire worm variety attacking tobacco in Stokes Surry and Yadkin counties with little that can be done this crop year. Farmers saw half or more transplanted plants dying in fields during Brannon’s visit last week.
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Raleigh
C. H. Brannon
Department of Agriculture
Stokes
Surry
Yadkin
Brannon
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BE. Com
Ben L. Herman
Silas B. Casey
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P. Lorillard Company, Inc
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