Three High Point Men Face Box Car Theft Trial
Greensboro bureau reports Gilmer Jones James Rankin and Lee Bryant three High Point men are on trial for breaking and entering a Southern railroad box car at High Point months ago Rankin and Bryant noted accused accomplices face deliberations as proceedings continue in Greensboro court proceedings aim to determine guilt or innocence in the theft case
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Greensboro
Gilmer Jones
James Rankin
Lee Bryant
High Point
Southern Railroad
Rankin and Bry
Mello-Glo French Process Face Powder Ad
An advertisement for MELLO GLO face powder at Randall's Pharmacy promotes a long lasting cosmetic that claims to reduce visible pores and keep skin youthful. It invites customers to buy at the toilet counter.
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Randall's Pharmacy
Court actions echo county crime and prison notes
police linked Gilmer to a robbery scene while an armed arrest occurred. J. Van Wright received two years for stealing a car from a local garage. Willie Low pled guilty to breaking and entering and CC, C. Smith aided him. H. M. Morris faces murder charge in the death of his wife and unborn child. Grand jury returned 79 true bills from 90 considered. county facilities were found in good condition.
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Ant
Gilmer
J. van Wright
Willie Low
C. Smith
H. M. Morris
High Point Negro
Atlantic Coast Line seeks to discharge train services
The Atlantic Coast Line railroad applies for permission to discharge train service, reflecting the impact of automobiles and motor buses on local rail travel, with the notice filed at the Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel in Raleigh on May 5.
Rail service cuts sought for two Carolina trains
The company asks the state corporation commission to discontinue passenger trains 24 and 25 between Elrod North Carolina and Conway South Carolina. The statement shows a loss of 91 cents per train mile with monthly local receipts of 1488.03 against expenses of 5325. A bus line between Marion and Conway adds potential competition though not cited as a reason. If halted, only one daily passenger train each way would remain on the line.
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Elrod
N. C
Conway
8. C
State Corporation Commission
Marion
8S. C
Chadbourn
Global rise of sleeveless jackets sparks fashion buzz
A fashion surge ties the sleeveless jacket to trends across nations. In France the garment is called a gilet while in England it is known as a waistcoat reflecting regional naming.
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France
England
Crocheted Straw Purses Match New Summer Shades
Crocheted straw purses in flat and handbag styles are now available in all the new compose shades to pair with summer hats.
Duke May Day Crown Queen Sadie Lawing of Charlotte
May Day festivities at Duke University include the crowning of Miss Sadie Lawing of Charlotte as May Queen. Lydia Brassington of Biltmore serves as maid of honor with a court featuring Sara Kate Ormond and others from North Carolina. A woodland stage pageant titled Nature's Gift will follow the ceremony with Duke students contributing to the show.
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Durham
Duke University
Sadie Lawing
Charlotte
Duke
Lydia Brassington
Biltmore
Sara Kate Ormond
Kings Mountain
Elizabeth Churchill
Kinston
Elizabeth Parker
Gastonia
Emily Jones
Lois Guffy
Oxford
Mattie Wilson
Mr. Olive
Alice R. Cross
Marion
Lian Zachary
Cooemee
Ruth Daily
Doris Christie
Norfolk
Mary Kestler
Davidson
Mildred Lee
Monroe
Mary Pritchard
Elizabeth City
Martha Gibson
Laurinburg
Poison Trial in Okmulgee Sees Mae Hamilton on multiple counts
Mrs Mae Hamilton stands trial in Okmulgee Oklahoma on charges of poisoning her son a foster son and a fiancee. She defends herself by claiming she risked her life to rescue them from a burning house shortly before their deaths. The report lists several names including Miss Rebecca Land Miss Audrey Johnson Miss Sally Taylor and others connected to the case and nearby festivities.
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Mae Hamilton
Okmulgee
Okla
Rebecca Land
Hamlet
Audrey Johnson
Greensboro
Sally Taylor
Stovall
Frances Thompson
Mt. Gilead
Berry Jones
Durham
Dot Jeannette
Norlina
Herald
Annie B
Umstead
Durham Sun
Mise Edith Parker
Gastonia
Duke
East Duke Grove
Congregational Churches Hold Carolina Conference in Raleigh
The Carolina Conference of Congregational Churches met at United Christian church in Raleigh for devotional services business and round table discussions. Speakers included Rev. F F Ensminger W K Bloom John Stapleton G N Edwards Dr C Taylor J O Atkinson and E F Green with a separate women’s league meeting led by Miss Hazel Brown.
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Raleigh
Carolina Conference of Congregational Churches
United Christian Church Today
FF. Ensminger
W. Kk. Bloom
Washington, D. C
John Stapleton
Commission On Missions
G. N. Edwards
Charleston
D. C
N. C
The
Reformed Church
International Congregationalism
Youth, Religion and the Church
the Christian Union
Blue Ridge Fund
West View Methodist Sunday School Grows Fast
The West View Methodist church school reports rapid enrollment growth since its start seven months ago, rising from a dozen to 100 members last Sunday. A box supper social is planned at the Oak Hill school building, and on Mother's Day Dr. George H. Crowell will speak on "The Model Mother" at the West View church. The public is invited.
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West View Methodist Church
Oak Hill
George H. Crowell
West View Church
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