Seeds and Shrubs Planted Boost Deep River Farms
Wildlife and soil conservation teams report planting over 0,000 food producing shrubs and more than 6000 pounds of seeds on Deep River farms this season. Mast notes erosion control and wildlife as key benefits with leys and shrubs restoring soil, supplying food for quail and other wildlife, and aiding farm income from lease-based schemes.
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Wildlife Department of the Conservation Service
SCS
D. R. Mast
Mr. Mast
Deep River
Mast
Soil Conservation Service
Simmons Tops 1935 36 Duckpin Women Ranking
The National Duckpin Bowling Congress announces Miss Simmons of Norfolk Virginia as top women player for the 1935 36 season with an aggregate score of 379 from frames totaling 118 to 298.
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Washington
King of Women
Simmons
Norfolk
Miss Simmons
Transportation shifts in passenger line choice revealed
Analysis shows 76 percent of line passengers prefer this form of transportation over alternatives. The data underscores a growing preference for a specific travel mode among riders, indicating potential shifts in transit demand and policy implications for service providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Weekly Market Letter notes mixed gains and bond shifts
The column reports improved stock activity with about a million shares traded daily and gains early in the week, followed by profit taking. It notes dour foreign news, hints of France leaving the gold standard, and rising demand for new municipal issues while high yields persist only in rare first class bonds. Government bonds show tiny declines, and North Carolina state bonds show mixed movements as seasonal factors outweigh political ones. Low grade bonds gain as yields rise and investors seek value amid municipal distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
France
North Carolina
Royal Infant Dies In Local Hospital
Friends of Mr and Mrs Boyd Royal announce the death of their infant daughter at a local hospital at 6 15 this morning. Surviving relatives include the paternal grandmother Mrs B Royal and the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Foust of High Point. The funeral is set for this afternoon with interment in Oakwood cemetery family plot.
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Boyd Royal
Richardson Street
B. ©. Royal
J. B. Foust
High Point
Royal
Gladys Foust
Oakwood Cemetery
Black Bear Takes Over Narrow Gauge Track
BANNER ELK June 17 A big black bear trespassed on railroad property near here. The bear stalled a small locomotive and paced an excursion party for several hundred feet before disappearing into the surrounding woods. The incident drew a sharp blast from the engineer who aimed to stop the bear with the brake lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Black
Brain
Lindale Dairy Responds To Civil Suit Over Bug In Milk
Lindale Dairy Corp. has filed an answer to a damage suit brought by Irene Reddish alleging a milk bottle contained a bug. The dairy claims the insect was not in the milk when it left its possession and asserts use of sanitary equipment at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindale Dairy Corporation
Irene Reddish
Four Small Permits Issued By Fire Chief
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram issued four building permits today. John C. Abels plans a reroof at 113 Brentley circle for 135 dollars. O. R. Frasier to build a new five room residence on Fourth street between Woodrow avenue and the O. A. Kirkman property for 2500 dollars. R. L. Whitaker to reroof a residence at 506 South street for 100 dollars. McD Gordy to do general repairs on a residence at 602 Willowbrook street for 300 dollars.
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E. K. Ingram
John C. Abels
Brentley Circle
O. R. Frasier
Fourth
Usury Claim Over Large Interest Sought in Durham Suit
Rosa Wade filed suit in Durham superior court against J C Strickland seeking 5202 damages for humiliation and alleged excess interest on a December 1934 loan of 20 to 22 dollars. She claims she paid about six dollars monthly in interest and asks to void a chattel mortgage while also charging an attempt to convict her on a worthless check charge.
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Durham
Rosa Wade
Negress
Durham Superior Court
J. C. Strickland
Strickland
Tax Collections Rise 18 Percent in Early June
Secretary Morgenthau reported that income tax collections in the first 15 days of June rose by about 18 percent from the same period last year. Second installment payments on 1935 income totaled 276,953,710 compared with 233,967,894 the previous year, with telegraphic reports from field collectors. Officials expect June receipts to reach about 375,000,6060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Waiting Patiently at St Luke’s for a Hospital Bill
Dr Ed White watched a couple arrive by car and park at the rear of St Luke’s hospital. They sat for three hours before entering at 12 05. When asked if the woman feared the hospital the man said they waited to save a day on their bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ed White
St. Luke's Hospital
Spanking Incident Distracts Walker in New Hartford
Robert Carpenter of Pine Meadow was spanked by an unidentified motorist while strolling. The driver jumped out, struck him about the hip pockets, and Carpenter’s trousers caught fire from ignited matches he had in his pocket.
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New Hartford
Franciscan Friar Sentenced in Germany on Immoral Practices Charge
In Coblenz Germany a Franciscan friar was sentenced to 20 months in jail on the charge of immoral practices. He was among 276 Franciscans brought before the court for the same accusation.
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Coblenz
Germany
Nine Navy Officers Among 40 Killed in Estonian Factory Blast
A munitions factory explosion in Tallinn on June 17 killed about 40 people and left nine naval officers among the dead, with authorities continuing to search for missing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallin
Estonia
Local Merchants Association Granted Charters in Raleigh
Four organizations received charters from Secretary of State Stay W. Ware in Raleigh. Johnson County Electric Membership Corp of Smithfield will promote rural electrification as a non stock group with incorporators J W Woodard Kenly A F Holt Jr Princeton and Ira C Whitley Smith. Ellis Hosiery Mills Inc of Hickory chartered with 100000 authorized capital and 300 stock subscribed by Mrs Cora Mills Mrs Alice Mills and others. High Point Merchants Association Inc of High Point chartered as non stock to foster city development. Rural Hall Chair Company of Rural Hall to manufacture furniture with 100000 authorized capital and 9300 stock subscribed by B J Gregson J D Gregson H E ooo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Stay W. Ware
Johnson County Electric
Smithfield
J. W Woodard
Kenly
A. F. Holt, Jr
Princeton
Ira C. Whitley
Smith
Ellis Hosiery Mills, Inc
Hickory
Cora N. Mills
Ellis Mills
Alice Taylor Mills
O. A. Kirkman
F. E. Harllee
H. M. Taylor
High Point
High Point Merchants Association, Inc
Rural Hall Chair Company
Rural Hall
B. J. Gregson
J. D. Gregson
H. E. Ooo
Open oratorical contest at First Baptist church winner named
Miss Sallye Alexander won the open oratorical contest at the First Baptist church on Sunday evening with an average score of 95.6 reciting Langston Hughes' The Negro Mother. Runner up was Miss Louise Anderson with 94.5 performing a Dunbar poem. Entrants included 11 girls from William Penn high school with other names listed. Catherine Haywood and Alberta Staton tied delaying the popularity contest to Wednesday. The Young People’s club of Women's Memorial A M E church hosts an advertising party at 1223 Dowing Street Thursday at 8.
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Langston Hughes
Sallye Alexander
First Baptist Church
Louise Anderson
Dunbar
W. H. Davis
William Penn High School
Caroline Robinson
Gladys DeBerry
Doris Harrington
Vera Gillard
Catherine Haywood
Winnie Moore
Lucinda Douglass
Asalee Balem
Mamie Blackman
Alberta Staton
Young People’s club of Women's Memorial A. M._ E. church
Dowing Stret
Mill Head Dies In Auto Crash
Salisbury reports the death of Troy A. Sherrill 32 superintendent of Cannon Mills Rockwell when his car hit a truck on the old Concord highway. Dusty road blamed for invisibility. Three Rockwell occupants injured William Verble critically. drivers J A Oliver Lentz slight injuries. Truck driver Charles Steele of Concord released on 500 bond.
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Salisbury
Troy A. Sherrill
Cannon Mills
Rockwell
Concord
Sherrill
William Verble
J. A. Oliver
J. L. Lentz
Charles Steele
R. G. Winecoff
Two Naval Fliers burned to death in test crash
Lieutenant Charles E. Mallory 27 of Bethesda Md and radio man W C Gray of Wharton Texas died when their plane attached to the heavy cruiser Indianapolis stalled after takeoff from the Norfolk naval air station. The craft plunged from about 100 feet bursting into flames and both men died before aid could reach them. An investigation will be conducted today.
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Norfolk
Charles E. Mallory
Bethesda
W. C. Gray
Wharton
Texas
Naval Air Station
Indianapolis
Daniels Heads To Washington For Hull Talks
Raleigh dispatch reports Josephus Daniels ambassador to Mexico departed for Washington to confer with Secretary Hull. He will attend the Democratic convention in Philadelphia and then return to Mexico City without visiting his home.
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Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Washington
Hull
Ambassador Daniels
Philadelphia
Mexico City
Harvard Football Captain Ineligible
Harvard university sources say Emile Dubiel captain of the 1936 football team has been placed on scholastic probation and will be ineligible to play during the forthcoming season.
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Cambridge, Mass
Harvard University
Emile Dubiel
Harvard
Crow Is Making Golf Expensive
In Wilmington on June 17 a crow stole golf balls from the municipal links, with a golfer reporting five balls lost on two holes. Golfers note the bird’s thefts as balls cost more than strokes, though rules do not count such losses as strokes.
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Wilmington
Phone company to issue refunds on NC bills
Raleigh June 17 Stanley Winborne utilities commissioner said Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph will credit current bills of about 80 000 subscribers in North Carolina with refunds for rate reductions from October 1 to May 31. He cited a court settlement and noted refunds may total around 200 000 dollars. The company will pay cash on request or apply credits as convenient.
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Raleigh
Stanley Winborne
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
North Carolina
Commission
Telephone Company
Winborne
Fred J. Turner
Carolinas
Jealousy Cited As Motive In Slaying Case
Chicago authorities say jealousy prompted Mrs Mildred Bolton to plot the murder of her estranged husband Joseph Bolton. The 40 year old matron was jailed after being named in a Cook county grand jury true bill charging murder. She implicated Mrs Marie Harned, 38, restaurant owner of Gardner Ill, as rival but said Bolton was shot during a struggle over a pistol.
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Chicago
Morris Meyers
Mildred Bolton
Bolton
Cook County Grand Jury
Joseph W. Bolton
Monay
Marie Harned
Retaurant
Gardner, Ill
Virginia backs Roosevelt again for renomination
Virginia Democrats presented a united front at the state convention to back Franklin D. Roosevelt. Senators Carter Glass and Harry Byrd led the push, urging vigorous action for renomination and reelection despite criticism of New Deal extravagance.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Carter Glass
Harry Byrd
Roosevelt
Hughes Is Judge In Baby Parade
Asheville notes George Hughes veteran Confederate and New Bern native will judge the baby parade at the rhododendron festival. He is father to Mary Gertrude born two weeks ago, with 17 month old Franklin Roosevelt Hughes accompanying him. The festival features a two mile parade and a rhododendron pageant costing 1,000 scheduled tonight.
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Asheville
George Hughes
New Bern
Hughes
Mary Gertrude
Franklin Roosevelt Hughes
Chicago Produce Prices and Grade Ratings Summary
Chicago market reports announce butter and eggs pricing with grade breakdowns. Details include creamery specials at 93 score, extras around 29 percent, firsts 88 to 91, standards near 29 for centralized carrots, and egg categories with firm values and storage packed bons.
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Chicago
Road and Street Projects Bids Set for Opening in Raleigh
The state highway and public works commission will open bids tomorrow for 12 road and street projects and Friday the commission members will meet to canvass the bids and consider other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Fire damages upholstery plant in Lenoir
A fire at a chair manufacturing plant in Lenoir caused damage estimated at 7 7a 000 dollars. The blaze began in the upholstery department on June 17 and was fought by local fire crews. No injuries were reported.
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Lenoir
Dog Bites Man as Neighboring Dog Dies Nearby
In Chicago on June 17 John Kozel petted a neighbor's dog. The dog bit him twice then died shortly after police arrived. Kozel sought medical treatment and the incident concluded with the dog’s death.
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Chicago
John Kozel
Kozel
Sunday School Soft Ball Drubs First Baptists 8 to 0
Church of God softball team dominated First Baptists 8 to 0 on Richardson diamond led by Kinney with a homer and two triples. Stoker allowed six hits for the win as Grimes and Goodman starred for the Baptists.
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Church of God
First Baptists
Richardson Diamond
Kinney
Stoker
Grimes
Goodman
The
Baptists
Semifinals for Olympics set after regional meets
Chapel Hill June 17 five regional meets determine entrants for the June 26-27 Cambridge finals. William J. Bingham handles registrations for qualifiers from the southern and southeastern districts.
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Chapel Hill
William J. Bingham
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Robert A. Fetzer
University of North Carolina
Durham
N. C
Birmingham
Memphis
Sluggers Defeat Goat Hill Club In 20–12 Sandlot Win
The Chestnut Street Sluggers beat the Goat Hill club 20 to 12 yesterday afternoon. Simpson and Hutchens led the victors at bat while Hunt starred for the losers.
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Chestnut Street Sluggers
Goat Hill Club
Simpson
Hutchens
Hunt
Barcelona Purchases 40 Additional Radio Police Cars
Barcelona city officials announce the acquisition of 40 more radio police cars to expand patrol capacity. The purchase follows prior vehicle deployments and aims to improve response times across the city.
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Barcelona
Spain
Police Cara
Cardus Helps When Nerves Seem on Edge Every Month
Women plagued by monthly nervous discomfort report Cardus relief from Mrs P A Odam of Haines City Florida. She describes relief after six to seven bottles and urges consulting a physician if not helped.
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Cardus
Joby Hawn Chosen Manager of Thomasville Chair Makers
Winston Salem high school coach Joby Hawn has been signed as manager of the Thomasville Chair Makers in the Inter-City Industrial league, replacing C MecCuiston. Hawn had served as umpire in the circuit and resigns that post to take the managerial role as the team faced Bassong Indians.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Makers
Bassong Indians
Joby Hawn
Winston- Salem
C. ©. MecCuiston
Hawn
Ed Zipay Leads Minor League Batting Race
Ed Zipay 19 year old first baseman for the Fostoria club in the Ohio State League tops the minor league batting race with a .473 average. He widened his lead as Paul Dunlap of Binghampton posted .455 and Fritz Oetting of Charleroi followed at .451, both in the race for the two trophies. Zipay is eligible as a first year player for both awards.
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Durham
Bis Ed Zipay
Fostoria
Zipay
Paul Dunlap
Binghampton
University of North Carolina
Fritz Oetting
Charleroi
Dunlap
Fifth Victim On Bank Cave-In Dies
Arthur Dunn an Asheville Negro construction worker dies early today as the fifth victim of a road bank cave‑in near Oteen hospital. Three Blythe Construction Co. workers from Charlotte died under the slide, a fourth died en route to the hospital. Dunn had not seemed critically hurt then died after midnight. A July term grand jury was announced for investigation per the coroner's jury recommendation.
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Asheville
Arthur Dunn
Oteen Hospital
Dunn
Blythe Construction Company
Charlotte
Zeb V. Nettles
Two Men Face Last Mile Execution Friday
Raleigh report states two convicted murderers John Horne of Chowan County and John Pressley of Gaston County Negro await execution by gas chamber Friday if executive intervention does not occur. Parole Commissioner Edwin M. Gill plans to confer with Governor Ehringhaus on possible clemency.
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Raleigh
John Horne
Chowan
John Pressley
Gaston County
Edwin M. Gill
Ehringhaus
Socialist Party Plans Ballot Campaign for Election
A. A. Lawrence of Durham said the Socialist party in North Carolina will launch a campaign to place presidential electors on the ballot. The party must gather 10 000 signatures under state law, deemed unfair, with Norman Thomas likely to tour the state during the campaign.
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Durham
A. A. Lawrence
Socialist Party
North Carolina
Lawrence
Norman Thomas
Catawba Youth Held for Robbery
Newton June 17 Ed Bollinger 21 a Catawba county man was held on a charge of assaulting and robbing G Augustus Anger 82 The man allegedly entered the elderly man s home threw a sack over his head and stole about 85 Bond was set at 1000 and Bollinger was bound over to superior court Robbie Lee Bolickheld on receiving stolen money was released after proving he did not know the money was stolen
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Newton
Ed Bollinger
Catawba County
G. Augustus Anger
Superior Court
Bollinger
Robbie Lee Bolick
Mayor of Boone's Tall Tale at Elk River Derby Banquet
The Boone mayor acted as toastmaster at the Elk River trout derby banquet and delivered a humorous tall tale about a Watauga County mother giving birth and a hospital scale misread by Edgar Tufts of Lees McRae College. The yarn framed a 64 pound baby weighed on Tufts scales, jesting at the event.
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ELK
Watt Gregg
O Boone
Watauga County
Edgar Tufts
Lees- McRae College
Tufts
Fatal Truck Train Collision in Hickory
Raleigh Rheinhardt was killed when his truck was struck by a Southern railway passenger train in Hickory on June 17 according to local reports.
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Hickory
Raleigh Rheinhardt
Southern Railway
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