Suits Filed Over Deaths in Laurinburg Fire
Six lawsuits totaling about 120000 dollars were filed in Scotland County Superior Court by Julius McInness as administrator for John Russ estate against Pee Dee Oil Co and Shell Eastern Petroleum Inc. The action follows a fatal October fire in Laurinburg that killed John Russ his wife and three children after kerosene ignited on live coals. The suit cites excess gasoline in kerosene and alleged negligence in distribution by the oil firms.
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Laurinburg
Mar
Scotland County Superior Court
Julius McInness
Raleigh
John Russ
Pee Dee Oil Company
Wadesboro
Shell Eastern Petroleum Company, Inc
Delaware
Maggie Russ
Russ
Choir Rehearsal Gathers 200 at Guilford College
Guilford College hosted a mass choir rehearsal Sunday with nearly 200 singers from Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point Thomasville and surrounding areas. The event prepares for the state choir festival in Raleigh on April 5 with a second rehearsal the next day involving 38 church choirs and around 500 voices.
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Guilford College
Raleigh
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
High Point
Thomasville
Raleigh City Auditorium
North Carolina
Harvard selects Kenneth Dallard Murdock as president
The Post reports Harvard University may name Kenneth Dallard Murdock as its 24th president. The Boston native and Harvard graduate, 37, is dean of the faculty of arts and sciences and was chosen by a majority of the Harvard corporation. A formal vote is expected when the corporation meets next Monday.
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Boston
Mar
Harvard Corporation
Keneth Dallard Murdock
Harvard
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Arte
Ciences
America
Mnyday
Murdock
Slight Damage to English Street Home Prevented
Quick action by the city fire department yesterday afternoon prevented serious damage to a house at 1514 English Street owned by R. R. Ragan and occupied by J. W. Armentrout. Engine companies 113 and the hook and ladder company responded and extinguished the fire before much damage occurred. Armentrout praised the department for their quick work.
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English Street
R. R. Ragan
J. W. Armentrout
Mr. Armentrout
Sylvia Sidney Crochets In Pick Up For Recreation
Film star Sylvia Sidney crochets in Paramount's Pick Up as a pastime. The actress joins the cast for a light moment amid production notes.
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Sylvia Sidney
Paramount
Labor Union to Hold Ten Public Meetings in High Point
High Point officials announce ten weekly public mass meetings by the Central Labor Union starting Thursday night to promote understanding of the American Federation of Labor. The program features Forrest Cornelius of the Railway Shopmen and other union leaders. Open to the public at Labor Union Hall 114 1 2 East Washington.
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I. M. Ritchie
High Point Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Ritchie
Central Labor Union
Forrest Cornelius
Railway Shopmen'’s Brotherhood of
Spencer
N. C
Cornelius
Co. W. Bolick
United Textile Workers Union
E. L. Ketchie
Pupil Creations Spotlight Local High School History
Junior class presented tableaux song and pictures tracing their history. Elizabeth Hatcher, Martha Browder and Nancy Hill wrote the narrative read by Marion Elliott. Inez Caldwell accompanied on piano as scenes showed cradle days to present year.
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Elizabeth Hatcher
Martha Browder
Nancy Hill
Marion Elliott
Inez Caldwell
Bobby Rankin
Veata Copeland
Helen Marie Sheloff
Allen Parker
Stanton Sherred
Amos and
Andy Stunt
Worth Farlowe
Mark Taylor
D. P. Whitley, Jr
Herbert Ward
John Hall
Harriet Skull
Elizabeth Sappenfield
Virginia Jackson
Kilsie Mae Sink
Dick Slate
Julian Whitener
Pattie Thomas
James Parsons
Martin Worth
Mary Lou Moffitt
Betsy White
Lelia Bell
Fannie Clark Dies After Long Illness in Mt. Airy
Mrs. Fannie L. Clark, 69, died at her daughter’s home, 600 Centennial avenue, after an extended illness. Born in Patrick County Virginia on July 20, 1863, she lived in Mt. Airy for two years. She was twice married to Capt. John W. Gates and later Richard D. Clark, both of whom have died. She was a Methodist and an Eastern Star member. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the home, with burial at Mt. Airy cemetery at 2 p.m.
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Fannie L. Clark
H. C. Terry
Centennial Avenue
Patrick County
Virginia
John H
Martha King Martin
John W. Gates
Terry
George D. Gates
Mt. Airy
Capt. Gates
Richard D. Clark
Clark
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central M. E. Church of
Eastern Star of
G. Ray Jordan
Westey Memorial Church
Lester Ballard
Hodges Stage Show at Paramount Friday and Saturday
Jimmie Hodges Follies a new vodvil revue joins The Ambassadors radio orchestra for a two day Paramount Theatre engagement. Hodges acts host with Ollie Hodges and Irie France. Sunny Sotherners chorus. Biggest local theatrical event, eighteen performers ten acts and six dancing girls. The Ambassadors under Russ Russell bring top hits and novelty specialty numbers.
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Paramount Theater Management
Jimmie Hodges
Ambassadors
Russ Russel
Chicago Nighthawks
Ollie Hodges
Irie France
Tobacco relief bill dominates House agenda with price support
The House committee report backs passage of the Roosevelt farm program as essential to national relief. It outlines acreage reductions and price restoration benefits for farmers and business interests, with warnings about consumer price harm if not enacted. The bill faces debate today amid other attractions and pricing details.
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Washington
House
Tare Committee
Roosevelt Farms
United Press
Wesley Memorial Plans Pre-Evangelistic Service
Wesley Memorial hosts a special prayer service tonight at 7 30 in the Peacock classroom to prepare members for the evangelistic meeting starting April 2. G Ray Jordan speaks on The Power of Earnest Desire with J Gurney Briggs directing song and a musical number. at least 200 are expected.
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Wesley Memorial
Peacock
G. Ray Jordan
Johnny Hines Returns in Dead on Arrival Comedy
Johnny Hines the silent film comic returns to the screen in Paramount's Dead on Arrival with Ricardo Cortes and Gloria Staure. The revival places Hines in the lead comic role alongside Cortes and Staure in a new release.
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Johnny Hines
Paramount
Ricardo Cortes
Gloria Stuare
Interpreter Engaged at Paramount for Oriental Extras
Paramount hired an Oriental linguist to interpret the orders of the director as more than 60 center working in scenes for International House.
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International House
Paramount
Dr Pierce's stomach relief ad from Winston Salem
An ad from Dr M Hollo of Winston Salem advertises Pierce’s Medical Digestive Medicine ZS for stomach trouble gas sour stomach and heartburn. The copy claims improved appetite and relief from bloating and says the product is sold by all druggists with free medical advice.
Want Ad Advice on Creating Quick Classifieds
A brief instruction explains writing effective want ads to attract results. It notes including details so readers can picture the item and mentions dialing 4566 for the Classified Department.
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