Dropbox Studies Begun In High Point Mail Boxes
A month long survey of about 120 neighborhood mail boxes in High Point aims to decide which areas will join the nightly business district pickup. Postmaster Walter L. York said boxes averaging 15 or more letters nightly would justify truck collection. The survey, three weeks old, will finalize after another week of checks. Some boxes were found to handle no mail.
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High Point
Walter L. York
York
Baptists Set Pre Revival Cottage Prayer Services
Two evenings of cottage prayer meetings are planned by the Baptist Church this week as a lead into the revival on Apr 12 9. Services Tuesday night will center on Revival of the Church with residents Frank Autry and others listed attending. Thursday’s gatherings will be hosted at several local homes by families including Eaves Brock McFarland Bridges Short Hor ney Howard and others.
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Baptist Church
Frank Autry
Cedrow Ave
C. E. Reitzel
Ave
P. D. Haynes
Chestnut St
Roy Garrard
New Rd
C. Roger Bell
Woodrow Ave
Gordon Eaves
Circle Dr
Mack Brock
Grisson Ave
Elsie McFarland
Forrest Ave
James W. G. Bridges
Farlow St
H. T. Short
Grace Horney
Thurston St
W. C. Howard
Oakland
Britain Pulling Out Planes
Britain plans to withdraw aircraft amid defense reassessment. AP reports London officials outlining staged reductions and impact on base operations and regional security.
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Britain
Palace Hotel blaze kills two in Ukiah
A Sunday fire at the 55-year-old Palace Hotel in Ukiah California killed two guests and forced 50 people to flee. Fire crews battled the blaze, with investigators examining the cause.
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Ukiah
Calif
Palace
Easter Weather Bright and Dreary Amid Spring Chill
The day began with sunshine and crowds at the Easter Sunrise Service but turned wintry with rain snow and sleet later. Temperatures hovered near 37 to 49 degrees with a forecast of warmer, unsettled conditions and possible drizzle through the week. Grass grew despite the holiday and many offices and schools closed or delayed.
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Ministerial Association
Prayer for T DAY Blessings and hope in resurrection
Prayer text invoking faith to dispel fears and trust in Christ’s life giving power. Offers thanks to God and asks for strength to endure illness and aging, with a final blessing through Jesus Christ. Signed by Scott Brenner, minister at First United Presbyterian Church, Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
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Jesus Christ
Scott Brenner
Carnegie, Pa
First United Presbyterian Church
Russell Street House Fire Causes Moderate Damage
A coal stove ignited nearby material at 219 W Russell St causing moderate damage to the first floor room. Firemen tore down the mantel to quash the blaze and prevent rekindling. alarm logged at 1 50 p m. A taxi on English Street suffered 35 dollars damage after a wire short halted it at 1 25 p m.
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A. W. Russell Street
W. Russell St
H. S. Wilson
H. D. Scott
English Street
Burlington Man Leaves 488 000 Estate in Will
Ralph Manning Holt of Burlington died March 15 leaving an estate about 488 000 including personal property and undisclosed jointly held ties. First Procytetan Chand received 20 000 for a living memorial to Mrs Holt. Children’s Home Society Damascus Home and two sisters received prescribed sums. Remaining estate divided equally between son Ralph M Holt Jr and daughter Catherine H McCormick.
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Graham
Ralph Manning Holt
Burlington
Holt
Istere M. Holt
Housea
Hevekahdns Oat
Procytetan Chand
Children’s Home Society of
Greensboro
Damascus
Snow Camp
Ruth Holt Anderson
Virginia Holt Jones
Ralph M. Holt Jr
Catherine H. McCormick
Post Office on Tight Projects Rushed in High Point
High Point on S Main Street Post Office may be air conditioned by June, says Postmaster Walter L York. A $120000 contract begun February funds ducts cooling and air conditioning gear for first floor and basement with an August 1 target. completion possible in June if no delays. Relighting of main work room wiring not yet let under General Services Administration authorization.
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High Point
S. Main Street
Walter L. York
York
General Services Administration
Ifa Son
Easter Quiet Belies Police Action In High Point
Quiet Easter day gave way to police reports including Harrison Winslow’s assault warrant after he allegedly pointed a .22 rifle at Trinity Road resident J. C. Harris. Winslow, 37, posted $200 bond for an April 1 Municipal Court hearing.
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High Point
Harrison Winslow
Trinity Road
J. C. Harris
Winslow
Harris
Hickory Chapel Road
College President Dies After Asphyxiation Incident
The Very Rev. Daniel W. Egan, 53, president of Steubenville College, suffocated early today in his residence attached to the Holy Spirit monastery. He was a long serving member of the Franciscan order and held various high offices within it.
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Steubenville, Ohio
Daniel W. Egan
Steubenville College
Holy Spirit
French say rebel chief Amirouche killed in Algeria clash
Algerian battle in the Zamer mountains yields 71 rebel dead, according to Gen. Maurice Challe. The 33 year old Col Amirouche is named as a leading rebel fighter killed by French paratroopers.
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Algiers
Amirouche
Maurice Challe
Algeria
Zamer
Actress Joanna Barnes to play Tarzan's Jane in film
Hollywood reports Joanna Barnes, the 19th actress in 40 years to portray Tarzan's jungle mate Jane, may be the first to own a Phi Beta Kappa key. A Smith College graduate, she aims to avoid a drawn out acting career and plans one film, not a series, while pursuing acting after years of TV and film roles.
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Gene Handsaker
Hollywood
Jane
Boston Social Register
New England Mutual Life ‘Insurance Co
Joanna Barnes
Smith College
Miss Barnes
Ford
Playhouse 90
Cheyenne
Maverick
Joanna
Maureen O'Sul
Father Dies Before Daughter's Performance on TV
In Newark New Jersey a 13 year old ballerina Sheron Lerit performed on the Perry Como show while her father Sanford Lerit a 43 year old cab driver died Friday night after a long illness. Her mother conveyed the news after the broadcast prompting Sheron to cry and wonder if he watched.
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Newark
N.J
Daddy
Sanford Lerit
Sheron
Fire Destroys Crusher Plant at Penokee Mine
Fire swept the Penokee mine crusher plant in Ironwood Michigan today forcing 35 miners to evacuate from about half a mile underground. The mine had been the site of a cave in 1996 that killed three men and trapped others.
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Ironwood, Mich
Penokee
Upper Peninsula
Wile
Lothers
Coat al
Week of political decisions looms in city race
A tense week ahead in city politics as Katharine Kirkman’s status remains unclear and party leaders pressure her to run. Mayor Jess Washburn says he will seek another term, while incumbents in the fourth ward plan to stay, and several wards have no clear candidates yet. The filing deadline nears on April 14 with five posts open and three candidates currently in the field.
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I N Aa
James Wall
Horace G. Ilderton
Jess Washburn
John Haworth
Lynwood Smith
Horace Ilderton
Katharine Kirkman
James Lips
Charles Stuart
Printers Observe Alderman Birthday Event Crowded by Speakers
The gathering included Alderman and the audience as printers noted a after dinner speaker Beckwith praised for wit. Charnock called him the most unusual speaker south of the Mason Dixon line or north of it depending on location. A six barber shop quartet group was also slated to perform.
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Alderman
Beckwith
Mason-Dixon Line
Charnock
Rain Cancels White House Easter Egg Roll
The Easter egg roll on the White House lawn was canceled due to rain. Press secretary James C. Hagerty said the event, which draws thousands of children, was stopped after 9 a.m. as the rain began.
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White House
Washington
James C. Hagerty
Man Freed Under Bond In Fatal Collision
In Washington Pennsylvania a 39 year old man Eugene H Cox free on 2500 bond after a fatal traffic collision that killed 28 year old Clarence J Jackson. Cox was charged with involuntary manslaughter after his car collided Sunday in the western Pennsylvania community. Cox was uninjured.
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Washington, Pa
Eugene H. Cox
West Finley
Pennsylvania
Clarence J. Jackson
Washington
Cox
Bomb Found On Destroyer At Malta Dockyard
The Admiralty says a live bomb was found today aboard a British destroyer in Malta Dockyard and removed by naval experts. The yard was handed to civilian control Sunday after 160 years of navy management.
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London
Admiralty
Malta
GE's Robot Nears Human Hand Clutching Action
GE describes a robot that imitates the human hand clamping motion and can perform tasks like hammering a nail, signaling progress toward more humanlike robotics. The claims indicate advances in manipulation and grip strength for practical applications.
John R Porter Is Buried
John R Porter is buried in Tarboro North Carolina where he served as executive vice president. He was named president of the company in 1938 and became board chair in 1945.
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John R. Porter
Tarboro, N.C
John R
African Leader Feared Killed in Plane Crash Near Bangui
Premier Barthelemy Boganda of the Central African Republic was feared dead after a plane crashed into a hillside 50 miles west of Bangui. Search parties recovered scattered debris and continued efforts to locate survivors.
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Bangui
Central African Republic
Barthelemy Boganda
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