Magicians Gather for I B M Convention Highlights
The article recalls magicians from various regions attending events in May and June, including Amzy Locy d’s momma Dr Viola caring for her 22 year old son and Amzy hosting a children's matinee. It mentions performances at the Paramount and at the Sheraton hotel ball room with acts by Doc Dafoe and Max Holden, while noting media presence and a range of local dignitaries and venues in Jacksville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzy Locyd
Viola
Theildren
I. B. M. Ventiona
Paramount
Fole
Arlotte
Frank Bunker
Doc Dafoe
Canada
Carolina
Wallace
Durham
Tle
Hazel Miller
Ohio
Sheraton
O’dell
John Snyder
Lwood
the Mount
Doc
Max Holden
Coke Cecil
I. B. M.ers
I. E. M.ers
Sheraton Hotel
Daryl Fleming
Grady Nicholson
Ted Heuber
Charlie Deckier
Luray Caverns
Pennsylvania
Free Swim Period Set at Lake Jamestown
The High Point city lake pool at Jamestown opens Monday June 21 for a two week free swim period announced by pool head W B Marlette. Non swimmers ages eight to 14 may join daily instruction with boys 9 30 to 10 30 am and girls 10 30 to 11 30 am, towels required, mass instruction offered, runs except Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City Lake Pool
Jamestown
W. B. Marlette
Opening Week of Camp Closes With Highlights at Uwharrie
Camp Uwharrie closes its first week as School Boy Patrol returns from camp and Cub Packs begin their week. Highlights include tennis golf and baseball championships, a campfire boxing program, and a campers baseball victory 8-6 led by William Dennis Claiborne Meekins Billy Blakely Garland Pugh and others. The boxing champions were Max Shirling Raymond Davis Tom Short Wayne Davis Jimmy Ward John Crowder Gilbert Maresh Donald Pugh. Local exhibits feature a flashing light globe by Robert B E Graham and magic acts by Claudio the Magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Uwharrie
Jimmy Bennett
Bay Street
KE. L. Jones
Ada Blair
Bobby DeSantos
Johnson Street
Garland Pugh
Cloverdale
R. L. Davis
Emma Blair
Austin Doby
Pat Sizemore
Edwin Robbins
Donald Upton
Ernest Allman
Billy Green
Max Shirling
Raymond Davis
Tom Short
Wayne Davis
Jimmy Ward
Bobby White
John Crowder
Gilbert Maresh
Donald Pugh
Charles Meekins
W. L. Groves
Ed Woollen
Harold Tysinger
Wallace the North Carolina ventriloquist at High Point show
Wallace, North Carolina's lone professional magician, ventriloquist and humorist, entertains outdoors near the Sheraton hotel. An anecdote recalls him engaging a stranger in blubbering chatter and a hitchhiker in a trailer voice prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Hetener
North Carolina
Sheraton Hotel
Webb Transferred to High Point as Caton Lumber Rep
Jack C. Webb, longtime Caton Lumber employee in Memphis, Tennessee, has been transferred to High Point as representative for the firm dealing in Southern hardwoods. He plans to bring his wife to High Point soon and currently resides at 504 Steele Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack C. Webb
Caton Lumber Company
Memphis, Tenn
High Point
Webb
Steele Street
Drum Corps Meeting Set at Wright's Barber Shop
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps members are urged to meet tonight at Wright's Barber Shop in Mechancaville for a crucial session on state convention matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wright
Mechanicaville
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Quick Malaria Relief
An old ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a proven remedy for chills and fever from malaria. It claims rapid relief, iron and quinidine content, and immune support, recommending purchase at drug stores in 50c or 1 size, with the larger more economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Girl in Death by Self Action Attempt In Thomasville
Miss Ruby Blanchard a hosiery mill employee is in a Thomasville hospital in undetermined condition after an apparent suicide attempt. She bought a soft drink at an ice cream parlor, then collapsed. poison was found in the drink and tablet form on the table. Police removed her to jail before transfer to hospital. No motive given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ruby Blanchard
Miss Blanchard
Arcade Skating Rink to Open Friday Night in Arcade Building
The Arcade Skating Rink will hold a formal opening Friday at 7 30 PM to complete the building's recreation facilities. A free public dance at 10 PM will accompany the opening. Jean Madreau, former Hippodrome operator in Paris, will manage the rink. The Arcade Barber shop will also open on the building’s first floor with new equipment installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Madreau
Hippodrome
Paris
France
Mysterious New York Man Claims Four Murders and Seeks Jail
Frank Travers alias John Gifford alias Eddie Welch 26 of New York City walks to a patrolman saying he is wanted for four murders and wants to go to jail. He describes killings in New York California Oregon and San Francisco and swaps jail clothes to attempt escape but police file no charge while fingerprints are sent to the FBI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Larson
New York City
Larson
Hersey Basham
Jack Handy
I. B. M.ers
Wallace Lee
Chariie Beckler
Ted Anneman
Astor
Anneman
Ted
Frank Stravers
John Gifford
Eddie Welch
International Brotherhood of Magicians {S
Bona Fide
Travers
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Oregon
Angelo
San
Francisco
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Traffic violations charged in past 24 hours
Police report two reckless driving charges one over parking and two speeding incidents within the last 24 hours. Drive carefully and save life.
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North Main Street
Charlie Beckler
al Saal
C. Bieri
Philadelphia
Joe Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Camden
Frank Peters
Dave Grossman
Academy of Fine Arte and Sciences
Heather
al Baker
Baker
Hiand A
Economy Auto Store’ Incorporated
E. M. Dudley
Mar
N. Main St
Lake
City
Cub
Sheraton Eating Corner
Cecil
Robert BE. Graham
Providence
R. IL
Buff
Knoxville
Tenn
Claudio
George Foteh
Batavia
N. Y
Ladeer
Dell O'Dell
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Legerdamin
Charles Carter
Woodside
Jewel Watson
Sale— Seana
Rose Furniture CO
Kester Baods
South Main
Thomasville Hospital
Fou
Jai
Westinghouse Home Proving Kitchens
Westinghouse
U. S. Public Works Administration
Rose Furniture Company
Kester Bros
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