High Point youths to be tried on robbery charge
Four High Point boys and a Lincoln County juvenile face hearings in Lexington on breaking and entering a box car between here and Lexington. They confessed to detectives Wimberly and Hancock and could seek mercy from the court. Grady Horn McNeill and Chanler named. Summitt the Lincoln youth. Grady and Horn already under suspended two‑year sentences for prior store breaking.
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High Point
Lexington
Here
Wimberly
Hancock
Robert Grady
Joe Horn
Bowman McNeill
O'Neal Chanler
Lincolnton
S. Summitt
Grady
Horn
Heet heats away pain with cork applicator claim
An advertisement touts Heet as a safe heat treatment for back pain, rheumatic or neuritis pain in any joint or muscle. It describes applying with an attached cork applicator, fast relief without staining or skin irritation and lists a 60 cent price at drug stores.
Boys urged to join radio contest for wanted set
Local announcements invite boys to enter a Radio contest aiming to win the preferred set they've wished for. The call emphasizes timely participation to secure the prize.
Stomach Remedy Sells Fast In New Jersey Town
J A Hart Drug Co offers Dave's Mentha Pepsin a fast acting stomach remedy promising quick relief from gas bloating heartburn and indigestion. The ad touts added benefits including relief from dyspepsia gastritis dizziness and sleeplessness while promoting improved appetite and energy with a pleasant taste and guaranteed satisfaction.
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New Jersey
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Dare
Dave
J. A. Hart Dras Company and Druggists
New York Cotton Prices Edge Up at Open
The New York cotton market opened steadier and 4 to 9 points higher with May at 18.72 and October at 17.35 before modest pulls back. Gains were aided by reports of a Masters Federation recommendation to raise weekly working hours in British mills and by world consumption and stock figures from the International Federation. Twenty notices of intent to deliver on March contracts were issued.
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New York
Masters’ Federation
International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Association
Prohibition Chief Urges Federal Enforcement Promise
Roy Haynes, federal prohibition commissioner, told Raleigh that America can and will enforce the prohibition law. He urged public cooperation in enforcement.
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Raleigh
Roy Haynes
America
Governor McLean Seeks Survey of Women Workers Power OKed
Attorney General Brum mil cites the child welfare commission and the state board of health as having the authority to conduct a state wide survey of working conditions for women in industry under existing law.
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Raleigh
McLean
Brummil
Child Welfare Commission
State Board of Health
Last Chance to Vote in Prohibition Poll
Readers are urged to vote on the prohibition law with three options: keep it as is with enforcement, repeal, or modify to allow light wine and beer sales. The Enterprise and NEA Service conduct the nationwide poll with over 40 million readers. Ballots should be clipped, signed, and mailed to the Prohibition Editor. results will be published.
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United States
NEA Service
News Feature Syndicate
Enterprise
Miss High Point Beauty Winner Loves Basketball and Exercise
Lois Setzer, winner of a local beauty contest, says basketball is her favorite sport and she keeps regular hours with nightly and morning exercises. She has limited swimming experience but enjoys swimming in warm weather and prefers fresh air over cold water.
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Lois Setzer
Enterprise
American Theater
Atlantic City
High Point
Ruth King tops crowds with Tip Top revue at Orpheum
One of the season’s largest audiences welcomed Ruth King and her Tip Top revue at the Orpheum theater. The show drew praise for performances and lively entertainment in a bustling city venue.
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Ruth King
Governor McLean Seeks Radio Wavelength Allocation
Dispatches from Washington say Governor McLean has partial success in obtaining a wavelength for the proposed state radio station. The wavelength won’t be available immediately. once Congress passes the radio control bill wavelengths will be re allocated and North Carolina’s needs will be considered.
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Raleigh
Washington
McLean
Prison Camp Guards Held Accountable for Prisoners
L. G. Whitelet, inspector for city and county jails, says rising pressure to enforce laws governing prisoner care shows a hopeful trend. He notes officials increasingly hold guards to strict standards in treatment of inmates.
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L. G. Whitelet
Board of Health
Board of Charities and Public Welfare
State commission hears case against railway company
The state corporation commission sat as a body to hear a case brought by Clay County commissioners against the Carolina and Georgia Railway Company for alleged failure to fulfill its obligations as a common carrier.
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Andrews
State “Corporation Commission
Clay County Commissioners
Carolina and Georgia Railway Company
Annexation Election Petition Deferred in Winston-Salem Developments
Action on the petition for an annexation election has been deferred in Winston-Salem as it moves to consider multiple developing sites. The delay affects several residential and commercial parcels awaiting final determinations.
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Winston-Salem
Farmers Union and Labor Federation plan summer elections
Greensboro leaders from the North Carolina Farmers Union and the North Carolina Federation of Labor announce a March 15 meeting to prepare for upcoming summer elections. The joint effort aims to organize activity, coordinate candidates, and boost turnout across the state.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Farmers Union
North Carolina Federation of Labor
Quiz Sent to All Candidates on Measures Sponsored
A questionnaire will be sent to every candidate for office to determine their positions on measures sponsored by the two organizations. The purpose is to ascertain how each candidate stands on the issues and to inform voters.
Durham High Team Eyes National Tournament Trip
Durham, holder of the state basketball title, has been invited to the national high school tourney in Chicago. The squad lacks funds for travel, and a citizen drive aims to raise money to enable Durham to enter the contest.
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Durham
Chicago
Delegates to Second District Dental Convention Elect Officers
Delegates to the second district dental convention will elect officers today. The event gathers local dentists to decide leadership and committee assignments for the district.
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Charlotte
Second District Dental
League Women Voters Convene Sixth NC Convention in Charlotte
The sixth annual North Carolina League of Women Voters convened in Charlotte with delegates from all sections. State president Mrs Phil McMahon opened the first session as officers and committees submit reports. Clyde R Hoey will give an afternoon address on the legal status of women. The convention adjourns tomorrow night.
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Charlotte
Mar
North Carolina League of Women Voters
Phil McMahon
Gertrude Weil
Goldsboro
Clyde R. Hoey
Ninth
Irene film version with Colleen Moore at American Theatre
The film presents Irene on screen Thursday with Colleen Moore in the title role and the hit song Alice Blue Gown. Supporting players Lloyd Hughes George K Arthur and Charles Murray star as Albert Green directs with June Mathis supervising the editorial.
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Irene
American Theatre
Colleen Moore
Alice Blue
Miss Moore
Lloyd Hughes
George K. Arthur
Charles Murray
Albert Green
June Mathis
Victor Ortho Victrolas Arrive At Bland Piano Co
A shipment of Victor Ortho phonic Victrolas has just arrived at Bland Piano Co. The arrival promises new listening options for customers seeking phonograph gear.
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Bland Piano Co
Orpheum Announces Whirlwind Revue With Chorus Contest
Yesterday the Orpheum presented Miss King’s show a fast paced revue featuring dancers singers and comedians. An entire program change is planned for Friday and Saturday with a chorus girl contest Friday night attracting extra entertainment at no change in admission.
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Orpheum
Miss King
Wanderer At the American Tonight
Raoul Walsh and Paramount receive public praise for The Wanderer which had its first local showing at the American Theatre. The screen version of Maurice Samuel s Prodigal Son stars Ernest Torrence Greta Nissen William Collier Jr Wallace Beery Tyrone Power and Kathryn Williams with performances claimed to surpass previous work.
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Raoul Walsh
Paramount
Maurice Samuel
Ernest Torrence
Greta Nissen
William Collier, Jr
Wallace Beery
Tyrone Power
Kathryn Williams
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Gains Across May July
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with early gains of 1 to 4 points. Spinners seeking longer working hours and a cooler mood in the weather boosted prices. May rose to 18.02, July to 17.50, October to 16.73, 6 to 9 points above yesterday plus near month shorts covered. By midmorning the tone was steady with an upward drift.
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New Orleans
Officers Elected At True Blue Club Meet
The True Blue Club of Girl Reserves elected Anna G. Douglas president Lucile Dunn vice president Mary E. Harlee secretary Mayne Allen treasurer and Ima McAdams reporter. The group plans an S and J Patrick s Day party next Monday afternoon at the YWCA. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the meeting.
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True Blue Club
Anna G. Douglas
Lucile Dunn
Mary E. Harlee
Mayne Allen
Ima McAdams
Threats Over a Scan Past Spark Tense Exchange
A heated exchange unfolds as one person accuses another of a scan past and threatens violence including throwing downstairs and turning dogs on them. The counterpart asks if this constitutes a refusal.
The Big Ones Are Coming See Without Mercy
Local cinema announces two screening nights for the title Without Mercy at Broadhurst on Thursday and Friday, inviting residents to attend.
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Broadhurst
Man finds relief from sciatic rheumatism with chiropractor
Sixteen years after a back fall that caused persistent sciatic pain the patient reports sleepless nights and inability to work. After three visits to Dr. Paul W. Transon in High Point North Carolina the relief began with a full night’s sleep and continued improvement, enabling daily duties with all symptoms gone.
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Paul W. Transon
Tarnson
Dr. Transon
Gargle Aspirin for Tonsilitis or Sore Throat
A harmless and effective gargle is to dissolve two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargle throat thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if necessary. Use only Bayer Aspirin marked Bayer Croas, sold in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.
Rheuma Promises Fast Relief From Rheumatic Ailments
A vintage remedy claims rapid relief from twisted swollen joints and rheumatism. It pledges action on stomach liver kidneys and bladder to expel poison and restore comfort, sold by Randall's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Randall’s
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