Coke Cecil Brings Chinese Guillotine Trick To City
Local magician and Cecil's Drug Stores president A Coke Cecil returns from Batavia New York where he performed as one of five world magicians. He showcased tricks including a Chinese guillotine cabinet tricks disappearing red ball and miracle penetration glass. His wife Mary Lou and daughter assisted.
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A. Coke Cecil
Cecil's Drug Stores, Inc
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Batavia
N. Y
Cecil
Mary Lou
Mr. Cecil
Tetterine Promises Quick Relief for Itching Toes
Cure claims promise instant relief from Athlete's Foot and related skin troubles with Tetterine. The ad asserts fast healing and soft new skin, claiming 50 years of use for eczema ringworm tetter and related conditions. Money back if not satisfied.
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Tetter
Ems
Stusller
Hoey Plans Four Speeches Next Week
Clyde R. Hoey, a leading candidate in the Democratic gubernatorial race, announced four engagements for next week with talks in Thomasville Tuesday, Henderson Wednesday, Wilson Thursday, and Greenville Friday night. Ralph W. McDonald said he is still arranging his itinerary.
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Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
Hoey
Thomasville
Henderson
Wilson
Greenville
Ralph W. McDonald
Yucca Plants in Hidalgo Cemeteries Decorated for Spirits
To ward off civil spirits in Hidal go Mexico cemeteries yucca plants are decorated with egg shells as protective charms Egg shells are arranged on the plants in a ritual meant to ward off malevolent forces and honor the dead.
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Hidalgo
Mexico
Let’s Sing Again and Forest Lead Week of Pictures
Weekly guide lists Let’s Sing Again from RKO Paramount Sunday and Monday with Bobby Breen. Forest with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis features amid a slate of films. Bullets or Ballots Robin Hood of El Dorado and It Happened One Night anchor the program with family and mature audiences noted.
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RKO Radio
Paramount
Kurt Neumann
Bobby Breen
Henry Armetta
George Houston
Vivienne Osborne
Grant Withers
Francois Villon
Petrified Forest
Mantee
Humphrey Bogart
William Keighley
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Bilondell
Barton MacLane
Edward Robinson
EL Dorado
MGM
Broadhurst
William A. Wellman
Warner Baxter
Ann Loring
Bruce Cabot
Margo
J. Carrol
James Flood
Irvin
Cobb
Rochelle Hudson
Norman Foster
Johnny Downs
William Franklin
Canned Goods
Reliance
United Artists
Rialto
D. Ross Lederman
Dick Foran
Sheila Manners
Joseph Sawyer
Dickie Jones
Ralph Murphy
Jack Oakie
Joe Penner
Ned Sparks
Frances Langford
Ered Gulo
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Dorothy Lee
Berton Churchill
George Meeker
Wallace Fox
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Bob Steele
Tom Tyler
Guvin Williams
Boots” Mallory
Sam Hardy
William Desmond
William Farnum
Exploding star puzzles astronomers with iron in outburst
The exploding star in the northeastern sky brightened as iron appeared in its spectrum bands observed by Yerkes Observatory and Northwestern University's Dearborn observatory. Dr. Otto Struve noted the iron is unusual for novae, while Dr. Oliver J. Lee described a significant change in the star's spectrum between Thursday and Friday as its surface cooled from 15 000 to 10 000 degrees.
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Evanston
Ill
Struve
Major Features Of New Tax Bill
Washington outlines the tax bill changes with new corporate income rates and undistributed earnings tax. It introduces 8 percent on the first 2 000 dollars and higher brackets, a 7 to 27 percent schedule on retained earnings, dividends taxed at 4 percent, and a 15 percent flat tax on banks and insurance firms. Other provisions include windfall taxes, import levies on oils, and repeal of the jewelry tax.
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Washington
Warning Sign at Peachtree Road Snarls Atlanta Traffic
Motorists entering Atlanta on Peachtree road were greeted by a sign outside the city limits warning of a speed trap at the next corner. County police would look into the matter to decide if the warning should stay or be removed.
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Lookout Atlanta
Atlanta
Peachtree Road
Couny
Faculty Reelect Ramsey and Colleagues in Statesville
In Statesville on June 19 Mrs. W. B. Ramsey was reelected president and all other faculty members were reelected by the trustees of Mitcheled ge, maintaining leadership continuity.
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Statesville
W. B. Ramsey
As of Trustees
Mitcheledge
The Star Brightens Visible to Naked Eye
A star grew notably brighter and could be observed clearly without aid, rising in visibility as night progressed. The phenomenon drew attention from onlookers who noted its steady increase in apparent luminosity.
Old Age Assistance Sees 635000 Beneficiaries in 32 States
The Social Security Board reports 635000 people in 32 states and DC receive federal Old Age Assistance to bolster state funds. Estimated 65 percent of needy aged are covered. Texas approved but funds start July 1. New York Florida and Hawaii plans pending. Quarterly federal allotment totals 16788854 with state funds raising total three month spend to 32122678.
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Washington
Social Security Board
States
District of Columbia
New York
Florida
Hawaii
Texas
Overall Contract Awarded for Workwear Supply
The High Point Overall company received notice from the state purchasing division that the local firm’s bid for supplying overalls has been accepted. Officials described the contract as small and following the usual procedure.
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High Point Overall
Localompany
Oldest Saginaw County Naturalized Citizen Seeks Check
In Saginaw Michigan on June 19 John Mayn aged 95 was naturalized. His first words after admission asked when he would receive his check. He is recorded as the county's oldest naturalized resident.
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Saginaw, Mich
John Mayn
Saginaw County
Automobile heat output warms a 50 room house at freezing
A statement claims that fuel used by an average automobile traveling 60 mph emits enough heat to heat a 50 room house to 70 degrees when outdoor temperature is at freezing.
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Tetterine
Motion Picture Guide
Thaughters of the American Evolution
National Society of New England Women
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
California Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Council of Jewish Women
Woman's University Club of Los Apgeles
United Church Brotherhood
Eddie Cantor
Columbia
Carolina
Frank Capra
Clark Gable
Claudette Colbert
Walter Connolly
Roscoe Karns
Pia i
Zenith
Ats
Present Radio
Henry Brannon
Ace Atkins
Samson
Harilees
Southern Railway System
Birmingham
High Point
New Orleans
Salisbury
Asheville
H. D. Saunders
High Point, N
Dad
North Carolina
Memorial Park
United States
Floral Garden
Floral Garden Cemetery Co
High Point Savings and Trust Company
Corner English and
Wiley
Parllee
Smuy
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