WPA Work Halted By Union Strike In Greenville
A Workers Alliance strike halted WPA projects in Greenville County South Carolina affecting about 3500 workers. Five projects employing 800 to 900 workers were suspended with picketing planned as WPA officials said work would stop once pickets appear. Complaints cited required tool carriage on personal time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
S. C
Orkers Alliance
Greenville County
WPA
Alliance
J. R. Kirby
Workers Alliance
A. M. Rickman
Tribute to the Dog Remains Immortal in Senator West’s Words
The editor presents the famed 1870 Missouri court tribute by Senator George Graham West praising dogs as man’s truest friend. It extols canine loyalty through poverty, illness, and death, noting a dog’s unwavering guard and devotion beyond all human betrayal or wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham West
Missouri
Alth
Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary
Guilford County transfers across High Point Morehead Jamestown and misc lots list transfers between individuals and associations. Notable deeds include Sprinkle to High Point Perpetual Building and Loan and City of Greensboro to Percie Biergen with four lots on Railroad Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Thomas W. Sprinkle
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Walnut Street Park
Everett Maresh
Oakwood Cemetery
Morehead Township
W. A. Thomas
A. W. Lackey
Beasley Street
Paul S. Smyre
Margaret Frances Irene Smyre
Madison Avenue
Home Building and Loan Association
R. B. Staley
Dillard
Richardson
City of
Greensboro
Percie E. Biergen
G. W. Norman
Railroad Avenue
Jamestown
R. T
C. L. Amos
Edgar Wilson Smith
Milbourne Heights
James M. King
David E. Leonard
Morehead
Gilmer
The Binding Tie of Rotary At District Meeting
John Park Raleigh publisher selected The Binding Tie of Rotary for a Rotary International District 188 program. Dr Roscoe McMillan Red Springs presided at lunch with Dr Hornell Hart Duke speaking on The World Crisis. J Mack Hatch Belmont delivered the finance report. Later speakers include Henry Dwire Duke Alumni and John Temple Graves Birmingham News editor. London Council plans evacuation of over 1 309 00 London children in case of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
John Park
Raleigh
Rotary
Rotary International
Roscoe McMillan
Red Springs
Hornell Hart
Duke University
J. Mack Hatch
Belmont
J. Shepherd Bryan
Dunn
Henry Dwire
Duke University Alumni Association
John Temple Graves
Birmingham News
Conflicting Views on Murder Case Highlight North Carolina News
In Raleigh May 4 Henry A Verill reports a Robeson County first degree murder case where defense counsel argues the states evidence on mental condition is inventions not plausible. The piece also notes berry shipments growth in Chadbourn, fishing season opening May 10, and parole commissioner criticism over Charlie Smith’s case. It mentions Rural Electrification Authority terms ending June 5 with Purcell unlikely to be reappointed.
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Raleigh
Bricey Hammond
Robeson County
Edwin Gill
Charlie Smith
Columbus County
Smith
State Rural Electrication Authority
D. E. Purcell
Reidsville
S. H. Hobbs, Jr
Chapel Hill
Hobbs
Purcell
Supreme Court Fall Term Calendar and Oral Arguments
The calendar shows first oral arguments on Tuesday August 29 and the term ending the week of Tuesday December 12. District call dates list August 29 for the first and twentieth and twenty first, September 6 for the second and nineteenth, September 19 for the third and eighteenth, September 26 for the fourth and seventeenth, October 42 for the fifth and sixteenth, October 17 for the sixth and fifteenth, October 31 for the seventh, November 7 for the fourteenth, November 21 for the eighth and thirteenth, November 28 for the ninth and twelfth, and December 12 for the tenth and eleventh.
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Supreme Court
Commissioner W Kerr Scott Heads to Washington Conference
Agriculture Chief W Kerr Scott travels to the national capital to join Henry Wallace in a conference on interstate trade barriers. The session runs today through Saturday and may address Senator Bailey's proposal for a five million dollar yearly marketing development fund for farm commodities. Wallace remains a leading shipping point for strawberries through last Saturday.
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W. Kerr Scott
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Bailey
National Capital
Whale harpooned by old style gear found by Norwegian crew
A Norwegian crew captured a whale showing a harpoon embedded in its body of the type used four decades ago, indicating an older technique may still be in use or present in the hunt.
Homer Myers On Trial For Bovender Slaying
Greensboro May 4 The case of Homer Myers charged with murder in the June fatal shooting of O D Bovender was called for trial in Superior Court. Myers and Jimmy Clark were previously convicted of second degree murder and each sentenced to 30 years. Myers new trial was granted on appeal while Clark served his sentence. Police said Bovender was shot on the front porch during an attempted holdup.
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Reensboro
Homer Myers
Greensboro
O. D. Bovender
Myers
Jimmy Clark
Clark
Bavender
Lawson Ingram Earns Phi Eta Sigma Bid at State College
High Point freshman Lawson Ingram received an invitation to join Phi Eta Sigma for scholastic excellence. A separate regional note reports a crazed rhino cerous shot dead by a missionary while rampaging through native huts in Zululand.
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Lawson Ingram
High Point
State College
Phi Eta Sigma Fraternity
Zululand
Poison Ring Used Ancient Hemlock To Kill Victims
Philadelphia police chemists link ancient hemlock to a murder ring believed to have killed up to 100 for insurance. Pietro Stea exhumation sparked arrests of 14, including physician Dr Horace Perlman charged as accessory after detectives seized medicines and records. Morris Bolber, nicknamed Louie the Rabbi, identified as a ring boss. Bolber charged with murder.
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Philadelphia
Socrates
Edward Burke
Charles Lampert
Pietro Stea
Horace D. Perlman
Vincent P. McDevitt
Perlman
James Kelly
Morris Bolber
Louie
Ring
Bolber
Bar Association to Hold Convention at Wrightsville Beach
Secretary Henry London announced the North Carolina Bar Association will convene at Wrightsville Beach from June 22 to 24. Principal speakers are Edmund Ruffin Beckwith of New York and John Dickinson of Philadelphia.
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Raleigh
Henry London
Edmund Ruffin Beckwith
New York
John Dickinson
Philadelphia
North Carolina Bar Association
Wrightsville Beach
Marmola Tablets Promote Slimming For Hypothyroid Fat
An advert proclaims Marmola Tablets help fat persons with hypothyroidism slim down by sensible eating and four tablets daily. Sold for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes distributed. Not a cure-all and medical consultation advised before use. Formula included in each package.
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The
Enterprise
Guilford County Realty
London County Council
London
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill
North Carolina
Chadbourn
Wallace
Warsaw
Strawhber
Poland
Germany
Joseph Lipski
Berlin
Efird’s
Super Values
Anhlettes
SILK
Ladies
Rayon
Puerto Rico
Geers
Organ
Wal
BC Efird
N. C
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