Freed Brothers Cleared At Preliminary Hearing In Murder Case
James and David Lester, jailed since March 17 on charges of the first degree murder of Wiley Brown, were released after Judge Lewis Neague found no probable cause. State witnesses offered contradictory testimony. prosecutors failed to bind the brothers over for Superior Court. Police continue to investigate another suspect, J. T. Howard, held without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
David Lester
Wiley Brown
Lewis Neague
Guilford
Lester Brothe
Gaston A. Johnson
State
Saturnight
J. Myatt
Ray Nance
James Lester
Brown
Morris
David
Reid and
Leonard Streets
Lester Boy
John Wooley
J. W. McMahon
Police Identification Bureau
Marie Hobson
Walter Broom
Broom
Teague
Lester Brothers
Mr. Johnson
Superior Court
Grand
J. T. Howard
Howard
Lewis
Wiley T. Brown
Hamilton Street
Lester
Lewis v. Teague
Talmage Howard
Wiley
Farm Loans To Be Paid In Bonds After April First
Official notice states that from April 1 farm loans will be paid with government guaranteed bonds instead of cash. The change is not expected to greatly affect overall loans, though refinancings should be pursued promptly per farm loan attorney Major Bruce Craven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Craven
Plans for English Street jubilee dinner announced
The chamber of commerce will sponsor a dinner for families of property owners on English Street from College to Phillips. Officials report wide support for the 50-foot cross-town boulevard widening. City council approved the project. easement deeds to be prepared so state highway commission can begin construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Street
College
Phillips
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
G. H. Jones
State Highway Commission
Sizemore
Debaters Argue Radio Debate At High Point
High Point high school debaters opened the season with a non decision contest against Thomasville high school. The Thomasville team argued for adopting Britain style radio control while High Point defended against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
High Point High School
Thomasville High School
United States
A. C. Lovelace
Kathryn Covington
High Point
Joe Wilson
Vera York
Paul Koonce
Elizabeth Hatcher
Edna May Douglas
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Baffling Murders In City Puzzle Police
Three murder mysteries in or near High Point over four months defy solution as five people face charges. The Harvell case centers on a deadly fire and suffused clues leading to Emma Pulliam and James Sledge awaiting trial. A second slaying on Walnut street leaves detectives with no solid lead. The Wiley Brown case involves two Lester brothers and Talmage Howard amid questions of motive after Brown was found stabbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaim
Brown
Eck- Mirror Company
James
Powell
George Wimberly
The
Brother David
David
Jack Appleyard
High Point
Lee H. Harvell
Sheriff's Department
Bureau of Identification
Harvell
Emma R. Pulliam
Lexington
Sledge
Pulliam
Superior Court
B. A. Woodell
Guilford
James Sledge
Guilford County
T. J. Gold
Koontz
Plan To Broadcast Winners In Safety Contest
Floyd Gibbons and Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper will speak via nationwide radio tomorrow between 2 and 2:30 p m. at the National Safety Council awards ceremony for the second annual traffic safety contest. High Point participates this year with a safety campaign asking for greater driver cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gibbons
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
National Safety Council
W. G. Friddle
High Point
Friddle
Assessments Filed On Stock In Morris Plan Bank
Greensboro March 27 Special Assessments on stock in the High Point Morris Plan bank were filed with the clerk of court by Gurney P. Hood state banking commissioner showing 97 000 in assessments. Amounts ranged from 100 to 11 500 with the largest on W R Morrow 11 500 and the second largest against the Industrial Finance Corporation of New York 10 000. Total of 66 assessments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point Morris Plan Bank
Gurney P. Hood
W. R. Morrow
Industrial Finance Corporation of New York
Inspection Ordered For Local Transient Housing Buildings
State Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney ordered an immediate inspection of all transient or relief housing buildings in the city. Fire Chief BE. K. Ingram said several structures do not meet state fire laws requiring two separate exits and may be condemned if they fail to comply after the Lynchburg fire tragedy last week that killed 15 and wounded many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C. Boney
BE. K. Ingram
Lynchburg
Ingram
Length and dimensions of the Chinese wall feature
The wall is described as 17 feet wide with about 16 feet above ground including its spurs curves and loops its total length is 2550 miles
Cichlid Mouthbrooding Protects Eggs Through Incubation
Cichlid fish carry their eggs in their mouths during a three week incubation period and go without food. After hatching the mouths serve as refuge for the young fish.
Holloway Aims for Record in March Pilot Life Drive
J. E. Holloway of High Point Pilot Life Office leads March activity with an average of two applications daily. The High Point Life Underwriters president is nearing a total of 30 applications, topping March 1933 and promising a 50 percent gain over last year as President’s Month honors Emery C. Green.
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EK. BE. Holloway
Pilot Life
High Point
High Point Life Underwriters Association
FE. E. Holloway
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Emery C. Green
Holloway
President Green
Peacock 10 Lead Local Campaign
John R. Peacock an insurance agent was chosen by the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents to head a local traffic and safety campaign to reduce accidents and injuries. The state group plans 143 agents in as many towns to conduct the effort with endorsement from Insurance Commissioner Dan C. Boney. The campaign follows Commissioner Boney’s denial of rate increases for auto and truck liability. John D. Saint said the safety effort will take time and urged steady work by local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Peacock
North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents
Dan C. Boney
Boney
John D. Saint
State Association
Dental Society To Hold Meet Tonight
The Guilford County Dental society will meet at the Sheraton hotel tonight at 7 for a dinner session. Dr. J. C. Crank of Greensboro will preside over a business session and case report discussions as attendees from Guilford County and Greensboro gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County Dental Society
Sheraton Hotel
J. C. Crank
Greensboro
Soil Erosion Project Outlined At Deep River Farmers Meeting
Nearly 200 farmers and property owners heard Dr. J. H. Stallings and Dr. W. C. Lowdermilk present a new soil erosion project for the Deep River area. The plan calls for detailed farm surveys, soil assessments, terracing, reforestation, permanent pastures, and five year commitments with crop rotation guidance.
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Deep River Valley Association
Deep River
J. H. Stallings
W. C. Lowdermilk
Federal Forestry Department
Washington, D. C
R. A. Winston
Department of the Interior
Sheraton Hotel
C. 8. Grayson
P. M. Davis
C. H. Williard
W. J. McAnally
Stallings
North Carolina
Lowdermilk
Winston
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
John J. Blair
Youth Seeks Small Wagon To Help Family
An appeal from a junior high school urges donations of a small wagon for a needy student. The boy hopes to take groceries delivery jobs after school to support his family, but has not yet secured a wagon. Principal M R E Ranson asks interested donors to contact Mrs Ranson at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. E. Ranson
Holy Week Services At St Marys Church Announced
Rector Rev Howard Hartzell announces Holy Week rites at St Marys Epacer pal church. Schedule includes preparation service Wednesday at 4 30 p m Maundy Thursday at 10 a m Good Friday three hour service noon to 3 p m with seven sayings from the Cross. The Woman's auxiliary to present its Thank offering.
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St. Mary’s Epacerpal
Christ
Howard&. Hartzell
Garden Club Leaders Map State Plans
Mrs Wesley Taylor of Greensboro heads the State Federation of Garden clubs with Mr Strauss of Greens boro and Dr Clark outlining the program and goals for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Taylor
Greensboro
State Federation of Garden Clubs
Strauss
Clark
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Fige Teague
Max Bones
N. Main St
Home Owners’ Loan Corp
Ecessee A
Wachovia
A. H. Jeffers
L. E. Lowe
N. E. Russell
D. Brooks
L. L. Lavender
Gate City
Chrysler
Plymouth
Auburn International Trucks
U. S
Wrenn
Jack Burris
Mann’s
George Lewis
High Point Box Company
Walnut Street
Lew
Morris Plan Bank of City
That City
J. E. Holloway
Dental Society
Sean Seroco
Serotone
Seroco
Seroco Sewice
Seroco Linoleum
Quvart
Sporte
Buc
St. Mary’s Church
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