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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

9

Suit Seeks 20000 Damages Over Fatal Shot by 17-Year-Old

Cyrus McCrary sues Roy Peace and his father J S Peace in Davidson Superior Court Lexington claiming 17 year old Roy Peace recklessly shot and killed 9 year old Lucille McCrary on January 9. McCrary seeks 20000 damages alleging negligence and improper restraint of the boy with firearms. Roy Peace was held on bond at a coroner's inquest but freed at a Thomasville preliminary hearing.

Roy Peace Lucille McCrary J. S. Peace Cyrus ©. McCrary Davidson Superior Court Lexington McCrary Young Peace Thomasville

Wilmington to Adopt Daylight Saving Time Bill

Wilmington may become the only North Carolina city with daylight saving time after the General Assembly passed the Campbell bill. It would allow New Hanover County to set daylight time if desired. opponents cited dual time zones. The bill awaits ratification after Senate approval last night.

Wilmington North Carolina General Assembly Campbell New Hanover Sutton Lenoir Johnston Pender Newman House Senate

Prince of Wales urges Britons to imitate U S sales methods

In Manchester, the Prince of Wales told British businessmen that to gain a larger share of the South American market they must copy American advertising. He warned Britain lags in advertising, citing everyday American-made goods from cars to radios as the example for catching foreign buyers.

Manchester Eng Prince of Wales Prince North America United States Brifely South America North Amercia

Thurston, 72, Publisher of Honolulu Advertiser, Dies

Lorrin A. Thurston, 72, president of the Advertiser Publishing Company, publishers of the Honolulu Advertiser, died here last night after a life as a leading figure in Hawaii journalism and business.

Diks Honolulu Lorrin A. Thurston The Advertiser Publishing Company Honolulu Advertiser

Neighbors grilled for clues on missing girl

Questioning over the weekend failed to reveal her whereabouts. No witness could place her after she left home.

Preacher Appointed Regular Police Officer in Reno

Mayor E. E. Roberts in Reno appoints Rev. E. F. Jones state superintendent of the anti saloon league as regular police member. Jones will patrol Wingfield park by the Truckee River and vows strict enforcement of the laws.

Reno Nevada E. E. Roberts E. F. Jones Anti-Saloon League Wingfield Park Truckee River

Undertaker Becomes City Treasurer as Vacancy Ends

In Renton Washington on May 12 the city treasurer’s post finally filled by Joseph Mitchell a mortician after no one else would take the job due to lack of funds. The vacancy had persisted until Mitchell agreed to assume the responsibilities.

Archdale Amos Realty CO Wachovia Bank Renton

Zaro Agha Missing After European Trip

Istanbul a clay older man claimed 157 years old Zaro Agha left for Europe last July and sailed April 9 for home with false teeth. His wife Mrs Zaro Agha and the great great grandson await his return for the annual mutton festival amid worries about his safety and age claims.

Turk Europe Istanbul Turkey Zaro Agha Zara America Zaro New York United States

Turk Zara Agha Tests Airplane Hobby at Brooklands

London reports Zara Agha a Turk claiming 157 years old took a first flying lesson at Brooklands field. He enjoyed the experience and briefly controlled the plane. He hopes for another attempt and shows no eagerness to return home.

London Zara Agha Brooklands Field

Sockrim Child Improves After Bain Avenue Accident

Sidney Sockrim the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Sockrim of 1010 Lindsay street was hit by a car on Bain avenue yesterday. He is recovering at High Point hospital. Claude Ellington, an occupant who was injured, was discharged from hospital last night. The car driven by Miss Mona Harville of 217 West Bay street struck a telephone pole after hitting the child and injuring both occupants.

Sidney Sockrim Joe Sockrim Lindsay Street High Point Hospital Claude Ellington Bain Avenue Mona Harville West Bay Street

Miners Strike at Taplin Mine in Bannock Near St. Clairville

About 150 miners at the Taplin mine of the Friends Coal Co. in Bannock near St. Clairville walked off the job today. No injuries reported as the stoppage began in the morning. The strike follows wage disputes and contract talks between the company and miners. Local authorities reported no unusual activity as curfew and safety measures remain in place.

ST. Claireville, O Taplin Friends Coal Company Bannock Here

Compromise plan on North Carolina school funding without sales tax

A new compromise measure to fund state school support in North Carolina keeps the MacLean law and rejects an ad valorem tax. It caps the ad valorem levy at 6 million dollars, aims for 16.5 million annual school operation costs, and shifts operation toward state control with county aid through local land levies. House and senate reconciliations paused with a 3:30 recess as lawmakers debate tax and debt provisions.

Ont Rowan Assembly MacLean Equalization Board Senate Spence Ervin House Moss Nash North Carolina Moye Greene Newman New Hanover Johnston-Jolly Scarborough Richmond

Senate Votes to Probe Corruption Charges Among Senators

The senate authorized a five member committee led by Senator Ward to investigate any credible charges of corruption toward any senator. A hearing is set for 3 PM tomorrow at the state revenue building with possible public access undecided.

Courts State Revenue Building Ward Senate Ward of Beau Haywood Cabarrus Beaufort Lovill Watauga Nixon Lincoln General Assembly

Court testimony on bank case disruption during indictments

Luke tiews with Lea and two directors faced questions over knowledge of Bradford acts. Davis denied telling Lyle Jones that Bradford acted on his instructions. The principal figure in numerous cases left the stand after 12 hours of testimony begun at 9 55 Saturday. One Davis lawyer, J Ed ew, withdrew to testify as a witness as court recessed for lunch.

Davis Lyle Jones Bradford Gonels J. Edew Lounch

National League At Boston First Game Cincinnati Defeated

In Boston the Cincinnati team lost the first game of a doubleheader to the National League club, 4 to 2.

Boston Cincinnati

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