State High Court to Review Godwin Case Next Week
The North Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week in four capital cases, including State vs James Godwin. Godwin, infamous for luring a jailer’s daughter and escaping, was convicted of killing Donald Moss in High Point after an auto trip with Bill Wilson. The docket also covers Cleveland Jones from Hoke County, Bricey Hammond, and Alfred Caper from Robeson. Trial histories and appeals center on instructed errors and admissibility of evidence.
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State High Court
James Godwin
Raleigh
Superior Court
John J. Burney
Robeson County
Hoke
Guilford
Cansel
Dwin Case
Godwin
Donald Moss
Bill Wilson
Moss
Pine Street
High Point
Dge
Hubert EB. Olive
John A. Myers
Thomas Tur
Ner, Jr
T J. Gold
Lacy Brumbles
Hammond
Brambles
Alfred Caper
Robeson
Caper
J. C. McNeill
al Bostick
Community Tag Day funds aid Negro Park Commission efforts
Gross receipts from the second annual Community Tag Day raised 41.05 with 8.50 for prizes and 4.52 for tags deducted, leaving 27.73 in the treasury. Prizes went to Nellie Chavis, Mae Hood, and Bessie Partee. many workers reported results.
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J.C. Morgan
Negro Park
Lottiempson
Carrie Harris
H. Woodruff
Mattie Poeat
Charles Stewart
Missary Bright
Cora Lee Robnson
Christine Lealand
Ruth Leach
Iner Whorn
Treasury
Gifts To Delight Mothers From Fashion Of The Season
New York presents a parade of mother pleasing gifts from flowered brooches to hand stitched gloves and large bags. Jewelry neckwear watches and scented pins are featured with vibrant pale magnolia motifs and satin corsage pins offering versatile wear for day or evening.
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Marian Young
NEA Service
New York
South Sea
Mother's Day Gift Guide From Classic Favorites
The piece highlights timeless presents such as leather sewing boxes and comb cases, along with fashionable items like taffeta petticoats and filmy nightgowns. Florists showcase original bouquets, plants, and corsages across price ranges, while gloves remain a staple for mothers. A blue silk scarf with a 1939 calendar adds a nostalgic touch.
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Endar
Umstead to Speak at Memorial Day Services May 28
William B. Umstead of Durham former U S Congressman from North Carolina Sixth District has agreed to deliver a Memorial Day address Sunday afternoon May 28. The address will be given at Memorial Day exercises sponsored by Andrew Jackson post No. 87 American Legion and its local auxiliary at Oakwood Cemetery. Umstead accepted the invitation in a letter received by Judge D C MacRae yesterday.
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Cotton
William Penn High School
C. E. Yokely
Comets
William Penn
Thomasville
Leonard Street
J. Jl.liams
T. Haywood
Liams
Dallis
W. Strickland
P. McCall
Willian Penn
Ludlow
William B. Umstead
Durham
United States
North Carolina
Andrew Jackson Post No. 87
American Legion
Oakwood Cemetery
Umstead
D. C. MacRae
Scouts to Attend Uwharrie Camporee in Asheboro
About 75 Boy Scouts from the Asheboro district will attend the seventh annual Uwharrie Council Camporee, starting Friday afternoon and continuing through the week.
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Asheboro
Uwharrie Council
Scout Commissioner's Announcement Cites Local Outlook
Bob Wood the local Scout commissioner issued an announcement outlining upcoming youth program priorities and community engagement efforts for the area. The statement emphasizes improved training, safety measures, and broader participation opportunities for scouts of all ages.
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Bob Wood
Local Officials Reelected In Three Cities
Red Springs reports Dr. Walter McRae reelected mayor for the tenth consecutive term. Monroe notes Robert S. Houston elected city treasurer and clerk. Goldsboro confirms Mayor J. H. Hill reelected after 12 years in office.
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Red Springs
Walter McRae
Monroe Monroe
Robert S. Houston
Goldsboro
J. H. Hill
Flora to Seek Unopposed Re election in May Voting
Elizabeth City May 4 AP Mayor Jerome B. Flora will be unopposed for re election in the voting May 9.
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Elizabeth City
Jerome
Flora
Asheboro High presents You're Telling Me at Capitol Theatre
The Senior Class will stage the three act comedy You're Telling Me by Wilbur Braun Friday at 8 pm in the Capitol Theatre. Tickets may be available at the school office.
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Asheboro
Asheboro High School
Capitol Theatre
Wilbur Braun
April Postal Receipts in Asheboro Decline From Last Year
Postal receipts for April in Asheboro totaled $4,882.49, announced by postmaster J. O. Redding. The month shows a $286.19 drop from April of last year, blamed on an exceptionally strong previous April.
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Asheboro
J. O. Redding
Germany Becomes World Second in Benzol Production
Germany rises to the rank of the world’s second largest benzol producer, reflecting shifts in industrial output and chemical industry strength.
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Germany
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Joe Hawthorne
Rotary Club
Socjal
Rory Club
Nee English
Robert Rapp
James E. Lambeth
J. George D. Finch
P. M. Kerrill
J. A. Neilson
J. Wyles
Frank File
R. B. Carpener
Robert C. Rapp
Eugenia Booth
Ooth
Reid Howard
Hools
Reiding
Norwegan
Claiborne Penington
Martha Annerlee
Ing
George Finch
Rory
Cleveland
International Aventions
Rotary
St. Louis
Charles Phillips
Toronto
Canada
Raymond V. Yokeley
Ohio
Howell P. Kyser
Denver
Colo
W. L. Hutchens
Henry Maier
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn. 1929—Dallas, Texas, Rev. Charles 8. Kirkpatrick
Chicago
Ill
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Dan W. Maddox
Vienna
Austria
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Seattle
Washington
Boston
Mass
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Detroit
Mich
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Mexico City
George D. Finch
Charles F. Finch
Raymond Yokeley
Atlantic City
N. J
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Nice
France
C. R. Hodgin
San Francisco
Cal
Pinehurst
Alvary Daughters OF Rcal
Dorcas
Alvary Baptist Church
Ev. J. E. Melton
Susieuntee
Airview Music Group
WM. Penn
Magolia J. Tart
Martha Parker Ightengale
Fairview Street
William Pennigh
L. L. H. Club
Ruby Payne
Meredith Street
Wiliam Penn High School
Mallinson
Gastonia Gastonia
C. F. Mason, Jr
Municipal Court
John A. Wilkins
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Ritz
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Priscilla
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Ecru
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Hearllees
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