Lang Speaks At Thomasville High Finals
Thomasville High School graduation honors 61 graduates as John A Lang state director of the National Youth Administration speaks on opportunities in the South. Diplomas are presented by Charles F. Lambeth. schools accredited per Raleigh notice. science award to A J Hudson. 1925 class gifts flowers to the school.
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Thomasville
John A Lang
National Youth Administration
Thomasville High School
Charles F. Lambeth
Yang
South
Lang
United States
Lambeth
Bessie Lee Allen
C. E. Allred, Jr
Lucy Carlette Barker
Lillian Frances Beck
Virginia Ruth Beck
Elmer Charles Bland
Jessie Blanche Best
Helen Elizabeth Brinkley
Margaret Lee Bryan
Robert Bowen Carpenter
Marvin Bowers Carter
Mabel Louise Clemmons
Glenn Leroy Cole
Elmo Lee Crawford
Robert Alson Crews
Ida Lee Davidson
Margaret Anne Dea
Norma Elise Lanier
Swanee Leigh Lanier
Alma Lee “Ostin
Ray Luntz Lyerly
Velma Mason
Susannah Matthews
Reba Means
Margaret Estelle Miller
Norma Maxine Moore
James Doe Munday
Bernie Brown Murphy
Ruth Murthy
Doris Elizabeth Myers
Mary Helen Perry
Maurine Tate Perryman
Charles Fuller Phillips, Jr
Catherine Janet Pickelseimer
Rhuell Poole
Dorothy Margy Steed
Ruth Lucille Surratt
George Hubert Teague
Willie Harold Warner
Sarah Sleana Welborne
Troy Aaron York
J. N. Hauss
Raleigh
A. J. Hudson
Hudson
Forrest Grimes
N. Hauss
Koontz Hearing Slated May 13
Lexington April 8 A tentative date of May 13 is set for the hearing of H H Koontz Sr charged with extortion and failure to count for fines diverting funds from the school. Koontz has been magistrate in Lexington for fifteen years and is active in fraternal orders.
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Lexington
H. H. Koontz
Paul G. Stoner
Davidson County
Oronger
Koontz
Magrate
North Carolina Reports 19 New Plants and 44 Additions
A state report from the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development details 19 new manufacturing concerns established from January to May 1, including textiles nine and chemicals one, plus two food related, with four in miscellaneous industries and two non manufacturing. It also notes 44 additions to existing plants such as Triangle Hosiery and Harriss and Covington Hosiery Mill. new hosiery mill by Surratt Brothers at Lexington. Sunspun Chemicals Inc. at Asheboro. and additions to Jewel Cotton Mills Thom asville Sellers Manufacturing Cedar Falls and Dixie Furniture Lexington.
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North Carolina
Division of Commerce and Industry
Triangle Hosiery Company
Harriss and Covington
Surratt Brothers
Lexington
Sunspun Chemlies, Inc
Asheboro
Jewel Cotton Mills
Thomasville
Sellers Manufacturing Company
Cedar Falls
Dixie Furniture Company
Theft during funeral at Trinity Methodist Church
In Kannapolis at Trinity Methodist Church a funeral was held when choir members found their overcoats and pocket books missing from an ante room. A thief rifled the belongings and stole more than $10 during the service.
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Kannapolis
Trinity Methodist Church
City Union to Sponsor May The New Tar Heel Bulletin
High Point Christian Endeavor Union executive committee agrees to sponsor the May issue of The New Tar Heel Bulletin, official NC C E Union publication, featuring Marjorie Mitchell of Archdale C E Society as Miss North Carolina Endeavorer sponsor. Memorials planned for Miss Clara I Cox and Captain A M Rankin. A Central District rally is set for May 18 at Camp Graystone. State Convention at Eton College June 13-16 with speakers Warren G Hoops and Charles John St John. City Union mass meeting to follow in June after the convention.
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High Point Christian Endeavor Union
City Union
Tar Heel Bulletin
North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union
Marjorie Mitchell
Archdale C. E. Society
Clara I. Cox
A. M. Rankin
High Point bankers to attend Pinehurst meeting
High Point will be well represented at the 44th annual Pinehurst meeting of the Carolina Bankers Association tomorrow. Bob Hanes Day honors Robert M. Hanes of Wachovia Bank. Representing High Point are W. C. Idol C. Kirkman A. M. Utley J. R. Adams J. P. Bolt Murray Miller H. N. Williard George Johnson P. M. Stuart W. J. Carter James W. Poole and M. H. Folger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Pinehurst
Fee Carolina Bankers Association
Bob Hanes
Robert M. Hanes
Winston-Salem
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
American Bankers Association
W. C. Idol
C. Kirkman
A. M. Utley
J. R. Adams
J. P. Bolt
Murray Miller
H. N. Williard
George Johnson
P. M. Stuart
W. J. Carter
James W. Poole
M. H. Folger
Mother's Day and Memorial Day Services at Pleasant Grove
Mother's Day and Memorial Day will be observed Sunday May 12 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Dr J C Leonard of Lexington will deliver the Mother's Day message at 11 o'clock, followed by a 1 20 memorial service with an address by Rev N Williams of South Main Methodist High Point. Special singing. Lunch invited.
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Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
J. C. Leonard
Lexington
N. €. Williams
South Main Methodist Church
High Point
Powell Initiated into Honor Forensics Group at Duke
Miss Eleanor Powell of High Point was initiated into Tau Kappa Alpha at Duke University this week. Duke rising junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Powell, excelled in debating and public speaking and belongs to Kappa Delta Chi Delta Phi and Sandals society.
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Durham
Eleanor Powell
High Point
Tau Kappa Alpha
Duke University
W. T. Powell
Parkway
Duke
High Point High School
Powell
Kappa Delta
Chi Delta Phi
Sandals
Pirates trade Johnny Rizzo to Reds for Vince DiMaggio
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent outfielder Johnny Rizzo to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Vince DiMaggio. It was a straight player swap with no cash involved and DiMaggio is noted as one of the famed DiMaggio brothers.
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Pirates
Johnny Rizzo
REDS
Vince Dimaggio
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
DiMaggio
Roosevelt Wins Broad California Victory In Primary
The Roosevelt ticket swept California with a large delegate margin as Garner supporters fared poorly. Roosevelt led in most counties while Garner carried most Texas delegates and Alabama’s favorite son. Across six states results showed broad Democratic gains and ongoing convention delegate tallies.
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Garner
Texas
Associated Press
Roosevelt
California
Bankhead
Alabama
Charles Andrews
Florida
Bernarr MacFadden
NewsCal
Chicago
Ellis Patterson
Culbert L. Olson
Iarlan Bushtfield
South Dakota
Lewis Bicknell
Indiana
Baccalaureate Speaker Named for Flora MacDonald College
Dr. Walter L. Lingle president of Davidson College will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Flora MacDonald College on May 26 in Red Springs.
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Red Springs
Walter L. Lingle
Davidson College
Flora MacDonald College
UNC Professor Wins Med Award
The Association of American Physicians prepared to award the 1940 Kober medal to Dr. William MacNider of Chapel Hill North Carolina for his discovery that the human kidney and liver can rebuild themselves with new tissue after severe damage. General Frederick F. Russell of Harvard University is slated to receive the next year’s Kober medal for introducing anti-typhoid vaccine to the U S Army and his long record as a medical researcher through the Spanish American War World War and beyond.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Association of American Physicians
United States
Kober
Frederick F. Russell
Russell
Harvard University
U. S
William MacNider
Chapel Hill, N. C
Norwegians to be released in Ostfold area
The German commander announced the release of all Norwegian prisoners of war in the Ostfold area of Norway except officers. No date for the releases was given.
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Fredikstad
Norway
Ostfold
Sweden
The Prime Minister's Thumb in War Chronicle
DeWitt MacKenzie presents diary extracts tracking Neville Chamberlain’s leadership during Norway’s invasion and the rise of Winston Churchill. The six chapters suggest Chamberlain’s thumb on war direction, Churchill’s growing influence, and a potential fresh start for the Allies amid crisis and controversy.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Norway
House of Commons
Chamberlain
London
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Premier Chamberlain
National Free Church Council
Lead cable stolen from phone line in Greensboro
Sheriff Joe S. Phipps reported about 600 feet of lead cable taken from telephone poles in Greensboro. The theft occurred after a new cable had been installed but left in place.
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Greensboro
Joe S. Phipps
North Carolina Safety Conference Set for Winston-Salem
The North Carolina Safety Conference will be held in Winston-Salem from Monday through Wednesday. Local organizers announced the event to focus on safety standards and emergency preparedness.
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Winston-Salem
Lemon Juice Remedy Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old home remedy touts Ra-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic or neuritis pain within 48 hours. The ad claims Ra-Ex is inexpensive and sold by Mann's Eckerd's Walgreens and other drug stores.
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Mann's
Eckerd’s
Walgreen's
Forest Fire Rages Near Blue Ridge Parkway in Watauga
A forest fire in the Elk Creek area of Watauga County near the Blue Ridge Parkway has scorched 3000 to 5000 acres. District Ranger E P Simmons reports the blaze started when a burning house spread to the woods. Firefighters and CCC camp boys are on scene.
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Boone
Blue Ridge Parkway
Elk Creek
Watauga County
Here
E. P. Simmons
Lenoir
CCC
Negro woman testifies in murder of common law husband near Lexington
Mabel Gaddy a Negress told a Lexington court that Elmo Dickerson threatened to cut off her head and that a struggle led to Dickerson's death. She cried during testimony and refused to answer when prosecutors pressed questions.
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Lexington
Mabel Gaddy
Elmo Dickerson
Reeds
Dickerson
H. L. Koontz
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