Final Five Day Drive Opens Today For Run-off Primary
North Carolina races heat up as five day drive for votes begins for run off with Democratic nominees for senator and governor hitting the campaign trail from mountains to shore. Bramlett probes first primary results in Surry County finding 295 absentee votes cast amid mostly illegible ballots and rule violations. Reynolds Ehringhaus Morrison Fountain clash over prohibition soldiers bonus and machine rule dominates talks in Lincolnton Raeford Roanoke Rapids Salisbury and other towns as campaigns contrast wet and dry positions.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Old North
Dennis Bramitt
Surry County
K. R. Hoyle
Richard T. Fountain
Hoyle
Brummitt
Nolds
Asheville
Cameron Morrison
Tity
Reynolds
Lincolnton
Hickory
Morrison
Raeford
Ehringhaus
Fountain
Roanoke Rapids
Salisbury
American Legion
Democratic Party
Ruth Prichard Faces Wedding Day Tension and Help
Ruth hesitates as Sally and Hal Prichard seek money on Ruth’s wedding day. Dale Courtney lends support and offers cash, saving Ruth from family turmoil. Ruth recovers with Dale’s care and prepares for the ceremony while Sue advises harmonious partnership.
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Dale
Pricha
Ruth
Dale Courtney
Bradley House
Sally
Hal Prichard
Paradise
Sue
Arnold Page
Jack
Healed an Ankles Ulcer With Peterson's Ointment
Mrs J C Henderson of Winston Salem says an ankle ulcer she suffered for 30 years healed after using two boxes of Peterson's Ointment. She praises the remedy as the best and notes a large box sells for 35 cents at drug stores.
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Peterson
J. C. Henderson
Winston-Salem
Cooler Weather Follows Rain With Showers Predicted
An overnight downpour eased Sunday heat and a brisk morning breeze drew cheers. The forecast calls for showers with cooler temperatures today and probably tomorrow. Yesterday’s high hovered in the upper eighties.
Beloved Chaplain Duffy Dies After Illness at 62
New York obituary notes Father Francis Patrick Duffy beloved chaplain of the Sixty Ninth Division died after a three month illness. He won fame for devotion under fire and was praised by General MacArthur for his leadership. A military burial is planned with John P. Chidwick delivering the sermon.
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New York
Francis Patrick Duffy
Sixty Ninth
France
Old Sixty-Ninth
Father Duffy
John P. Chidwick
Maine
Yather Duffy
Douglas MacArthur
Washington
165Th
Investigation of Postoffice Site Prices To Touch Here
Washington June 27 The house committee on postoffices will investigate the purchase of the site for High Point’s new postoffice this summer. Citizens involved may be called to testify on site selection and price in relation to nearby real estate. The probe covers other site purchases, aiming to expose overcharges or collusion in post office site dealings. The High Point site cost $120000 paid to the city school board, with no public criticism yet voiced.
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Washington
High Point
House Committee On Post
House of Representatives
Sabath
Democrat
Illinois
House
Postal Department
Cumnock Slayers Still At Large
Harvey Wallace and Elvin White alias Elvin Morgan alias Ed Mason ne Brees are at large after a double slaying in Cumnock on June 18. Lee county and neighboring sheriffs pursue them. sightings near Moncure and Ashley Heights proved unhelpful. Governor Gardner posts rewards of 100 each, or 200 for both, atop a Lee county offer. Descriptions note Wallace as a 6'1" bright mulatto, 165 pounds, blue eyes. White as 5'5.5" black, 138 pounds, brown eyes with a facial scar. Both had prior prison terms in Hoke and Chatham counties.
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Harvey Wallace
Hoke County
Elvin White
Elvin Morgan
Ed Mason
Chatham County
Miss Gwen Wall Dies At Home In Sophia
Miss Gwen Wall daughter of the late J A Wall and Florence Aldredge Wall died at her home in Sophia this morning at 2 40. She was a faithful member of the Old Tonton church.
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Gwen Wall
Sophia
J. A
Florence Aldredge Wall
Misses Wall
Old Tonton
Educated at Guilford College Woman Dies in Sophia
A Sophia resident, educated at Guilford College and active in the Methodist church and Sunday school, dies leaving a sister Mrs. A. H. Scott of Badin and five brothers Don T. of Asheboro Joe Addison Richard and Herbert all of Sophia and nephew Phillip Tracy Wall. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 o'clock at the Old Unston church with Rev. Groce officiating.
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Methodist Church
Guilford College
A. H. Scott
Badin
Don T
Asheboro
Joe
Addison A
Richard G
Herbert C
Sophia
Phillip Tracy Wall
Unston Church
Mr. Groce
100 Pound Turtle Found in Hamilton Bay
A snapping turtle weighing over 106 pounds was caught in Hamilton Bay. It is believed to be over 366 years old.
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Hamilton, Ont
Hamilton Bay
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