Asheboro High Begins Commencement Exercises
Asheboro May 4. Commencement at Asheboro High will start Sunday evening with a sermon by Rev. Price H. Gwynn. The Woman's Chorus will perform and Mrs. R. J. Hiller will conduct. Monday features an essay contest with senior class officers and participants listed. Tuesday hosts a pageant style program. Wednesday awards diplomas to the graduates and addresses by Gladys Humble and Dr. John H. Cook. Thursday closes with promotions and end-year ceremonies. R. J. Hilker is re-elected superintendent.
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Asheboro
Asheboro School
Price H. Gwynn
Davidson College
Woman's Chorus
Cima
R. J. Hiller
Gam Hayworth
Lass
Jor
Elizabeth Phillips
J. B. Jor
Brown Crosland
Wiley Baker
Rebecca Reddick
Vid Moore
Gladys Humble
Dee Armfield
John H. Cook
Woman's College
Greensboro
R. J. Hilker
Cuban youths protest massacre after Havana high school firing
In Havana on May 4 Cuban youths protested the killing of a high school student and wounding of five others by government soldiers who opened fire at a student meeting. An 86 year old man was amputated after being wounded, and a soldier was lightly wounded.
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Havana
Massa
Machado
Edurado Chibas
Cher
Gerardo Machad
Chibas
Iver
Iig
Textile Industry Mortgage Corp Forms to Lend to Textile Firms
New York announces the Textile Industry Mortgage corporation formed to finance textile and allied businesses. Headquarters will be in New York with Joseph S. Maxwell of New York Trust Co as president and George B. Eaton of Merchants National Bank Boston as vice president. Directors include A G Myers of Citizens National Bank Gastonia. Funds come from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. capital supplied by borrowing companies.
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New York
Textile Industry Mortgage Corporation
Josephs. Maxwell
New York Trust Co
George B. Eaton
Merchants National Bank of Boston
Mr. Maxwell
A. G. Myers
Citizens National Bank of
Unprovoked clash as soldiers fire on protesting students
The street blockade led to soldiers firing after a student struck a soldier with his fist. Chief of Police Jose Pedraza expressed regret as school officials and parents joined protests at President Carlos Mendieta’s residence. Dr. Gustavo Aragon called the attack unprovoked.
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Jose Pedraza
Carlos Mendieta
Gustavo Aragon
Whale shark collision leaves liner with bent stem
The New York line Santa Lucia in Central America reported a collision with a 45-foot whale shark that wedged on the bow April 25 in the Gulf of Darien. First Officer Richards said the rare shark caused vibrations and a phosphorescent glow as the liner traveled at 19 knots before the creature split and fell away at dawn.
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New York
Santa Lucia
Central America
Gulf of Darien
Richards
Fatal Burns Reported Near Rutherfordton
Miss Nancy Logan died after pouring kerosene on smouldering wood in an open fireplace at her home near Rutherfordton. The incident occurred May 4 and is reported as a fatal burn case.
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Rutherfordton
Nancy Logan
Here
Millard Todd Urges Driver License Law at Lions Dinner
Millard Todd of the Carolina Motor Club spoke to the Lions at the Elwood hotel urging a highway patrol presence and a driver license law to reduce accidents. He outlined Safety Week plans for May 7 to 12 and proposed a safety institute to be held locally. The Lions elected a nominating committee for new officers and welcomed five new members, with Dick Hughes in the high chair and Rufus Russell winning the attendance prize.
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Millard Todd
Carolina Motor Club
Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
Todd
A. P. Samuels
H. A. Cecil
A. J. Koonce
George Coble
John Mebane
J. W. VanLoan
W. A. Williams
Irving Smith
Dunkleberger
Dick Hughes
Rufus Russell
The Malay Archipelago Island Group Holds World Title
The Malay Archipelago is described as the world’s largest group of islands containing numerous diverse lands. It is noted for its vast geography and rich island systems across Southeast Asia.
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Malay Archipelago
Islands
Blubber Described As Equipment For Deep Sea Pressure
The note defines blubber as the material enabling whales to endure the immense pressure of deep sea depths, framing it as essential body equipment rather than fat.
Pureglar-Proof Cash Cabinet Demonstrated at Beeson Hardware
The Beeson Hardware display featured the Culler and Patterson automatic cash cabinet. Invented by D. Culler and G. B. Patterson, the device closes the money drawer within a second after a switch is thrown and can be operated from any point in the building. The cabinet drops the drawer into the cabinet and seals with a heavy metal door. It will remain on display at Beeson Hardware.
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Culler and Patterson
Beeson Hardware Company
D. Culler
G. B. Patterson
Doctor suspended over Dillinger case and possible indictment
Dr. N. G. Mortensen of St. Paul Minnesota health department chief admitted treating wounds of John Dillinger and his chief aide John Hamilton on March 16 and failing to notify authorities. He has been suspended pending investigation and may face a U S indictment.
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John Dillinger
John Hamilton
N. G. Mortensen
St. Paul
Minn
Health Department
U. S
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Asheboro High
National Market Co
North Main
Maxwell House
Coffee
Clear Brook
Black Hawk
Shams, Ib
Robert Lee Miller
Fort Tilden
N. Y
Bremer
Edward G
Chicago
John J
McLaughlin
John, Jr
William Vidler
Phi
LIONS
White Mountain and
Banney Refrigerators
Tomlinson
Cash
Continentals
Ennam
South Main
Kester Bros
Dillinger
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