Supreme Court tests county finance act in Guilford County
In Greensboro on May 5 a friendly suit seeks an injunction to halt the Guilford County Commissioners from issuing 1.5 million dollars in road, bridge, and school bonds under the new county finance act. Judge John M. Oglesby will rule soon whether the act is valid, with possible rapid appeal to the state supreme court.
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Greensboro
Supreme Court
C. P. Frasier
Guilford
John M. Oglesby
Chambers
Chester B. Massich
New York
Robert H. Frazier
John N. Wilson
Oglesby
Large number attends Armentrout services in Keezletown
A large crowd packed United Brethren church in Keezletown Virginia to bid farewell to Ernest Raymond Armentrout who died in the city last week. The Virginia services were led by Rev. C B H Long Rev W D Eve and Rev Daniel Frazier.
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United Brethren Church
Keezletown
Ernest Raymond Armentrout
Virginia
C. BH. Long
W. D. Eve
Danel Frazier
Composer Ernest Ball Dies After Benefit Appearance
Santa Anna California May 4 Ernest R Ball composer of Mother Macree and other poems died here late last night from a heart attack after appearing at a benefit performance.
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Santa Anna
Calif
Ernest R. Ball
Legionaires Meet At Hut For Bi Monthly Session
Members of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will meet at the Region hut on College street tonight at 8 o'clock for the bi monthly session. Ex service men are invited. Post commander David T. Yow will preside. Plans for Memorial Day on May 31 will be discussed and a committee chaired by Don C. MacRae will handle arrangements. Flowers and flags will be placed on graves of World War I dead after the program.
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Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Region Hut
College Street
David T. Yow
Don C. MacRae
Churches Unite In Raleigh Vote To Affiliate Denominations
In Raleigh today the joint ecclesiastical advisory council approved affiliating the First Christian church with both the Congregational and Christian denominations. Rev J Noble Pierce and Dr William E Barton spoke tonight celebrating the union. Prohibition support and anti war sentiment were echoed in most addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Carolina Council of Congregational Churches
National Council of Congregational Churches
Raleigh Christian Church
Church Meeting Will Begin May 10
Rioting breaks out in Lapor as Moslems return from funeral of three Mohammedans killed in a clash with Sikes. Ten killed and over 130 injured. troopers ordered to fire if outbreaks continue. Delegates chosen for Saint Mary's Episcopal Church at the Annual Diocesan Convention to be held May 10 in Burlington.
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Lapor
British India
Sain Mary's Episcopal Church
Church of the Holy Comforter
Burlington
L. R. Stewart
L. E. Greenleaf
Donald C. MacRae
Thomas Turner
Walter Spencer Dies Near City
Walter Arnold Spencer age 3 a son of Mr and Mrs Paul R Spencer died at home on the Greensboro road after a brief illness He was born in High Point July 31 1921 and attended South Main Methodist Episcopal Sunday school He is survived by his parents two sisters Martha Raye and Jeane Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at South Main church with Rev W B Davis and Rev D R Proffitt officiating Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery
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Walter Arnold Spencer
Paul R. Spencer
Greensboro Road
Walter
High Point
Paul R
Eva Fuller Spencer
South Main
Tablet Erected in Auray for Franklin Visit
A tablet at Auray, France marks the landing site of Benjamin Franklin during a brief visit to the country, honoring the distinguished American statesman.
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Benjamin Franklin
Auray
France
Women Elect Thomas O Berry President At NC Federation
Mrs. Thomas O Berry of Goldsboro was elected president for the ensuing biennium at the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Durham. Officers include W J Brogden and Lionel Weil as vice president and director. Adelaide Fries named trustee. Sallie Southall Cotton loan fund aids education for young North Carolina women. Chief Justice Stacy to speak at tonight session.
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Durham
Thomas O’berry
Goldsboro
North Carolina Federation of Woen’s Clubs
O’berry
W. J. Brogden
Lionel Weil
BE. L. McKee
Sylva
Federation
Adelaide Fries
Winston-Salem
R. D. W. Connor
Chapel Hill
Annie Perkins
Farmville
Eugene Davis
Wilson
Sallie Southall Cotton Loan Fund
North Carolina
E. C. Brooks
State College
Raleigh
W. P. Stacy
State Supreme Court
Luckey warns modernism endangers pure fundamentalism in seminaries
Prof J D Luckey president of a Houston college told the World's Christian Fundamentals Association modernism is invading theological schools and threatens the supply of properly trained ministers. He urged fundamentalist groups to establish colleges and seminaries to preserve pure fundamentals.
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Atlanta
J. D. Luckey
Houston College
Houghton
N. Y
Christian Fundamentals Association
Luckey
Liberty blue velvet coats with white sleeveless frocks
A fashion note describes Liberty blue velvet coats layered over white sleeveless sports frocks, highlighting a coordinated fall wardrobe choice and color contrast.
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Liberty
Boys Lead City Government For One Hour In High Point
High Point prepares for Boys Day as Stewart Clark fills in for Mayor Moffitt and a full slate of boys assume city offices for an hour from 8:30 to 9:30. Officials include James Esmond Slate and Rob ert Whitener Jr among ward representatives, with city clerk Fred DeLapp and school leaders Charles Cobl and Charles Parker. The mayor urges civic responsibility and Christian citizenship as Boys Week highlights youth leadership.
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High Point
Stewart Clark
Moffitt
James Esmond Slate
Robert Whitener
Fred DeLapp
Howard Blair
Robert Overman
James Connor
John Herndon
Robert Myers
Wilfred Sechrest
John Wimberly
Charles Cobl
Charles Parker
William Copeland
Houston Hiatt, Jr
Richard Marshall
H. N. Patterson
Marvin Matthews
Boyfe
Asi
Destructive River Flood Drives Parish Evacuations
Flooding from a breached levee at Winter Quarters drives more than 12 000 people from Tensas parish in the first full parish evacuation since 1882. Towns including St Joseph Waterproof and Newellton are deserted as Concordia parish lies under backwaters and 425 600 acres flood. Rescue boats operate through the night as reports warn of other levee weaknesses along the Mississippi and tributaries.
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Tensas Parish
St. Joseph
Waterproof
Newellton
Winter Quarters
Concordia Parish
Vidalia
Ferriday
Madison
East
West Carroll
Morehouse
Richland
Franklin
Catahoula
Avoyelles
Mississippi
Winn Island
Rayville
Richland Parish
Mississippi Line
Donations in Greensboro and surrounding area totals reported
A partial list shows numerous individuals and organizations contributing gifts and funds ranging from 1.00 to 136.00 to various churches, schools, clubs, and civic groups in Greensboro and nearby communities. Notable donors include Mrs. J. Ingram, the American Business Club, and the Green Street Baptist Church, with totals appearing across multiple lines and groups.
Salisbury elects five to city council under new government
Salisbury voters choose James Fisher banker E A Davis textile mill head C W Isenhour brick maker J M Mc Corkle banker and T M Hines ex ice plant head to city council of five. They will take office next Tuesday and elect a city manager.
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Salisbury
James Fisher
E. A. Davis
C. W. Isenhour
J. M. McCorkle
T. M. Hines
Gardner Honor Guest at State College Parade
STATE COLLEGE RALEIGH May 5 AP Q Max Gardner Shelby Kiwanian farmer and lawyer was guest at the ROTC regimental dress parade in his honor. He addressed the faculty club and was to attend an alumni meeting to discuss funds for the World War tower on campus.
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State College
Raleigh
Q. Max Gardner
Shelby Kiwanian
North Carolina
Gardner
Centenarian Carrington Credits Simple Morning Habits
Montclair New Jersey resident Omer Carrington, aged 91, credits his long life to daily routines including a glass of cold water and a cold bath each morning, reflecting on longevity.
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Montclaire
N. J
Omer Carrington
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Legionaires
Saint Marys Episcopal Church
Walter Spencer
Penny Brothers
E. Commerce
Wrenn Streets
E. Commerce and
W. L. Stamey
American Land Co
Penny Brothers, Mers
Mr. Atd
G. T. Douglas
Kester Furniture Co
Casheveen
Ai Li Lohr
Fred Gordy
D. “MV
American Business Club
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Eric Hinton
L. B. Williams
Paes Eis
Carrie McLendon
A. A. Campbell Ween
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W. B. Pollock
Loma E. Dodamead
G. E. Hutchens
Tom A. Sykes
Rowmre Cioveuseves
J. Fe
Britt Armieté
Gogh Ec
H. N. Bowne
Lucian Long
Ite Moor
Superior
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Wilson Mot. Co
Jamestowh
Mr. Hilliard
Marianne Martin
Nick Drakalakos
Eagle Weinte Stand
Trinity Baptist
Benool
Frank Wine
EB. Hayworth
Julius W. Cone
R. R. King
W. M. Ridenhour
E. B. Jeffress
F. N. Taylor
David White
E. R. Ford
J. Ingram
John H. Grubb
Ba Jarrett Stationery Company
Ss. Davis
A. Es Wishart
F. Dennis
Mary Elizabeth Harllee
D. EB. Harllee
J. S. Teague
J. Sergees Oocics
W. T. Powell
Rs F. Coble
Virginia B. Prank
Dees
Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Broadhurst
Farris
First Baptist Sunday School
Eb, Sullivan
E. A. Downey Cauaeeena
High Point Firemen’ S Bible
Southern Railroad
J. C. Wisen
Fannie Croaker
Jeff Culier
Vsaakee
Pete Gesak Cumees
CG Ae
Main St. ME
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Ceeeesek
Ka Cristoé
Ewe
J. D. McCallum
H. Stamey
Jacob HB. Froelich
Severa
H. Rhodes
Roy Booness
Normal High School
Colgteg
Joe McLaney
George T. Stephens
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