Carter Gets 30 Years For Murphy Slaying
John T. Carter, 29, white, convicted of second degree murder in the April 11 slaying of Pat Murphy in Guilford County. He received 30 years at hard labor after a two hour jury deliberation that required five ballots. An appeal was filed with bonds set at 20 000 and 100.
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State Supreme Court
John T. Carter
Pat) Murphy
Priz Guilford
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Phil Berlin
T. B. Finley
Carter
Murphy
Herman C. Wilson
J. W. Ellison
J. R. Teague
F. Pearman
A. Cowart
L. Gearlett
C. H H. Spring
C. H. Causey
R. C. Gordon
H. R. Gerringer
J. E. Simpson
W. C. Nevil
J. Gurney Long
Finley
High Point
Canada
Detroit
George A. Younce
Clifford C. R
L. B. Williams
M. W. Nash
Younce
Visitors Fill Camp Uw harrie During Pelee Operation
A large group of visitors toured Camp Uwharrie on Sunday to view operations and meet the boys. Scouts joined safety drills and a 14 mile hike toward first class requirements with a plan for advancement this week. Visitors are invited to Wednesday and Sunday activities including camp fire ceremonies and church services at 2:30 Sunday afternoons.
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Uwherrie
Peleemer
A. B. Conrad
Jamestown
Camp
Uwharrie
Civitan Debate on Statewide Safety Campaign
High Point Civitan club met at the Sheraton hotel at 12 15 p m to discuss a general state wide safety campaign in cooperation with other Civitan clubs and the Carolina Motor club. No commitment was made. Judge Teague and Horace Haworth spoke on benefits and costs while Lindsay and Freeman won the attendance prize.
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High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton
Civitan Clubs
Carolina Motor Club
Lewis E. Teague
Horace Haworth
J. W. Lindsay
W. F. Freeman
P. W. Flagge
Boy Receives $500 In Wreck Suit Ruling
A compromise judgment in High Point municipal court awards Robert Wilson and his next friend Mrs. Fannie Wilson $500 for personal injuries from an automobile accident at Walnut Cove three months earlier. The suit was for $2,500 against Mendenhall Motor Company.
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High Point
Robert Wilson
Fannie Wilson
Mendenhall Motor Company
Walnut Cove
Mellon Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws from Cambridge
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at Cambridge University. The ceremony took place in the senate house in Cambridge with a large crowd in attendance.
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Mellon Cambridge
Eng
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Cambridge University
Senate
Black-Draught Aids Ohio Woman with Indigestion Relief
Mrs. Mahala Atkins of Ironton Ohio reports indigestion gas and rib pains from constipation. She says a few doses of Black Draught relieve discomfort and that she has used it successfully as a medicine.
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Mahala Atkins
Ironton
Ohio
Methodist Protestants Open Two Meetings Here
North Carolina Methodist Protestant young people gather at High Point College for Leadership Training as over 100 attendees begin a week long program. Pastors meet at the Children’s Home for the Summer Conference with speakers including Dr. Lawrence C. Little and Dr. G I Humphreys.
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North Carolina
High Point College
Sorizeol
Lawrence C. Little
Burlington
Yale University
Board of Education
Methodist Protestant General Conference
G. I. Humphreys
P. KE. Lindley
Westminster
Little
Westminster Seminary
8. W. Taylor
M. P
Forlines
Lindley
P.S. Kennett
Conference Council of Religious Education
N. M. Harrison
Raleigh Youth Upsets Defeat in Carolina Junior Golf Tour
Jack Biggs of Raleigh defeated Erwin Laxton of Charlotte one up to spring the first real upset in the Carolina junior golf tournament. Laxton missed a short putt on the 18th hole, finishing with 77 to Biggs 76. First flight winners included Austin Daniel defeating Wilson Coffin 2 and 1 and Clifford Perry beating John Bulla one up on the 19th hole.
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Jack Biggs
Erwin Laxton
Carolina
Greensboro
Raleigh
Charlotte
Laxton
Biggs
Austin Daniel
Durham
Wilson Coffin
Chapel Hill
Clifford Perry
Winston- Salem
John Bulla
Burlington
Ralph Tilley
Mount Airy
Ed Meredith
Guilford
Claude Ripley
Shelby
Henry Balk
Winston-Salem
Ross Taylor
Asheville
Mack Rainwater
Ralph Orr
Bill Snow
High Point
Fred Webb
Noe Cornwell
Sedgefield
Lumber Blaze Triggers Fire Crew at Local Depot
A small blaze at High Point Builders Supply Co on South Main Street started when asphalt from a cooking spill overran its container and flowed beneath lumber piles. The fire called out local firemen this morning at 9 10 and was quickly extinguished with slight damage reported.
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High Point Builders Supply Co
South Main Street
Trader Horn in London Mercy Home Illness
Alfred Aloysius Horn known as Trader Horn is critically ill in a Whitstable mercy home after falling ill at his daughter's house a few days ago.
Berlin stock market quiet after stormy session
Berlin reports a calm trading day with overall firmness, contrasting with yesterday’s volatile bull session as the Boerse settled into a subdued tone.
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Berlin
Six Carolinians Die in 36 Hours
The North Carolina death toll from personal crises, accidents and a storm in 36 hours reaches six. Victims include Annie Parks Farris, 75, struck by a car near Hillsboro. Eugene T. Parish, 25, who drowned at Lake Michie. James Bird, 80, killed in a car crash near Bryson City. Frank T. Whitaker, 28, a solicitor, who shot himself in Elkin. Numa B. Wood, 35, who shot himself near Thomasville. and Mrs. R Smithey, 59, killed when lightning struck her home near North Wilkesboro. Harry Davis, driver of the car, bonds set at $1000 pending inquest.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Annie Parks
Farris
Orange County
Hillsboro
Harry Davis
Eugene T. Parish
Durham County
Lake Michie
Durham
James Bird
Bryson City
Frank T. Whitaker
Recorder’s Court
Elkin
Numa B. Wood
Randopth County
Thomasville
R. Smithey
North
Wilkesboro
Cantata by Cadman to thrill High Point fans tomorrow
High Point music lovers expect the 8 15 performance of Cadmans The Vision of Sir Launfal at Wesley Memorial church sung by the Gilman Alexander Male Chorus under H Grady Millers direction. Greensboro audience praised the Friday concert and noted standout solos by Greer Phipps Farrell Barton Powell.
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High Point
Charles Wakefield Cadman
Sir Launfal
Wesley Memorial Church
Alexander
Sreemapore
H. Grady Miller
Greensboro
Greensboro Daily News
George . Brehorn
Gilman Alexander
Miller
Whder
Sdélo
James Russell Lowell
Goodridge M. Greer
Fred M. Phipps
Dewey Farrell
Gwendolyn Mitchell
Audrey Barton
Gilbert Powell
Mrs Evelyn Ingram Buried in City
Funeral services for Mrs Evelyn Ingram widow of H J Ingram were held at 3 pm yesterday from her home 1105 Centennial avenue with Dr A B Conrad officiating. A mixed First Baptist quartet sang and pallbearers included Hall Parnell H C Massey Edward Updegrove Frank Autry C C Pervis J Paul Williamson. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park. Floral carriers listed by numerous women.
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Evelyn Ingram
H. J. Ingram
Centennial Avenue
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Ila Hensley
Margaret Sloan
Grover C. Jones
R. W. Seward
Krieger
Johnson
Perry
Hunt
Bowles
Owen
Whittington
Honeycutt
Walker
Ford
Connor
Howard
Dickerson
Connally
Hinton
Williams
Bryant
Muse
Massey
Spounds
Miss Kington
Nina Livengood
Three Damage Suits Against City filed for 13750 Total
Three damage suits aggregating 13750 against the city of High Point were filed in superior court after service on the mayor. Chester Allred and wife seek 9500, Charlie Allred and wife 1250, and Minnie Lee Hollingsworth 3000 for damages to property adjoining the sewage disposal plant, affecting residence farming and subdivision use.
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Greensboro
High Point
Superior Court
Chester Allred
Charlie Allred
Minnie Lee Hollingsworth
Play-o-Graph Sports At High Street Arena
Fans kept abreast of sports at the Play-o-Graph venue on High Street Arena with admission priced at 10 and 25 cents.
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High Street Arena
Unmasked Bandits Try to Rob Local Capitalist
Two youths, unmasked, attempted to rob E. D. Steele at 10 30 this morning in his office. They forced him toward the safe but fled after a struggle with a hammer. They escaped with Steele’s coat containing letters and receipts, leaving only a scratch on his hand and no loot. Police have no arrests but describe the suspects with details from Steele and realtor H. C. Clark.
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E. D. Steele
Mr. Steele
8. C. Clark
Steele
Main
Wisconsin Assembly Bill Bans Utility Merchandise Sales
A bill in the Wisconsin assembly would prohibit utilities from selling merchandise such as stoves or refrigerators. The proposal targets utility retailers and aims to restrict in house sales of consumer goods by regulated providers.
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Wisconsin Assembly
Asheville and High Point Clash On the Play-o-Graph
The Edgewood news notes Asheville faces High Point tonight at High Street Arena. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
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Asheville
High Point
High Street Arena
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Perfection Auto Laundry
Wrenn Street
Clinard Electric Co
North Main Street
Dr Conrad
Civitans
Boy
West Broac
Anthony
Drexel-Biddle
Margaret Schulze
Prince Row Register Office
London
America
William Thompson
R. A. Hunter
Henderson
Jno. R. Anderson
Welch Memorial Church
J. M. Morgan
Fallston
C. E. Forlines
Westminster Theological
Raleigh Youth
Jack Jones
Clifford Hensley
Wesley Memorial
City
Wilson Motor Company
J. E. Black
Cable Street
Hedgecock Roofing Co
NSU
High Point Ice and Coal CO
West Broad
Savings Bank
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol, Vice-Pres, & Treas
Atlantic Building & Loan Ass
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