Wayne Township Seeks Secession From Wayne County
Nahunta township and part of Great Swamp township plan to secede from Wayne county and join Wilson claiming the area is a lost province. Meetings have been held to discuss action with more to come. A Fremont resident criticized neglect by Goldsboro and noted closer ties to Wilson and lower taxes in Wilson’s area.
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Goldsboro
Nahunta Township
Great Swamp Township
News-Argus
Wayne County
Wilson
Fremont
Wayne
What Do You Think It Is Gratitude Lesson Goes Funny
In Franklin junior high Tampa on May 18 a seventh grade class debates the word gratitude. A girl says it means opposite longitude and a boy adds it keeps things flying into space. The teacher remains patient as playful ragging continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fila
Franklin Junior High School
Soil Conservation Offices Stay In High Point Amid Rumors
Officials deny plans to move or disband the Soil Conservation Service in High Point. Washington says regional and state duties differ. three local staff have moved to the Spartanburg regional office. Greensboro groups urge keeping the local office for projects like Reedy Fork.
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State Soil Conservation Service
Washington
Weurans
Adil Conservation Service
Amy Material Cheamge
High O
Fleimls
Thas Gome Amd
Dolme Am
Beem Afhoat
Sartanburg
S. C
Spartanpure
Greensboro
Agricultural Bureau
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
Reedy Fork
Greemsboro
Shipmla
Jack Delaney Held on Three Forgery Charges
Police hold Jack Delaney alias J C Procter on three forgery counts after allegedly cashing and attempting checks at a local bank. Checks for 14.75 35.46 and 46 were made payable to cash and endorsed F C Proctor using counter checks with all writing in ink except the signature. Delaney admitted guilt and resides on East Washington Street with bond likely set at 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Delaney
J. C. Procter
A. B. Loflin
Delaney
F. C. Proctor
North Main Street
East Washington Street
Speed Trap Warning Into Rock Arkansas Town
In Rock Arkansas May 33 patrolmen guarded eight entrances to Reenland wavehington county today warning motorists against a speed trap. State maintenance Engineer John Burton said signs would warn drivers that speed over 20 mph will lead to arrest. Buxton noted complaints of GreenBand officials arresting drivers at that rate, with fines of 3.05 dollars. Reenland has a population of 127.
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Rock
Ark
U. S
Reenlamd
Wavehington
John Burtom
Buxton
Motoritim
GreenBamd
First Draft of North Carolina Guide Completed in State
Edwin Bjorkman, state director of the federal Writers Project, announced the first draft of the North Carolina guide had been sent to Washington. He defended the project against accusations of boondoggling and said workers have labored overtime to meet the May 15 deadline. The draft, about 260000 words, draws from eight district offices across 170 cities and towns to portray the state from multiple angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Edwin Bjorkman
Federal Writers Project
North Carolina
Washington
Bjorkman
Koonce to Speak at N C Burial Association Meet
A J Koonce of this city will speak on opening afternoon of the North Carolina State Burial Association two day annual convention in Asheboro next Tuesday. He will discuss how to solicit memberships as WW KK Sturdivant of North Wilkesboro presides. A banquet is planned Tuesday at 7 p m with a game at 10 p m. The meeting ends Wednesday afternoon with new officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Koonce
North Carolina State Burial Association
Asheboro
Sea Explorers Return To Port After Biscayne Bay Voyage
Capt Forrest Lee, 28, and first mate Evan Crim, 11, return safely from a three week voyage from Miami to Key West aboard the 238 foot sloop Mallard. They faced four days becalmed with scarce rations before Lee sailed 18 miles to Key West for provisions.
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Meame Fla
Forrest Lee
Evan Crim
Biscayne Bay
Miami
Key West
Mallard
Lee
Crim
Coast Guard
Leo
Baldwinsville Chamber Seeks Trade Boost Ideas
Baldwinsville and rural residents were asked for ideas to improve trade. Suggestions include hiring more appealing single women in stores, extending roller skating hours, and creating a Venice like street scene with camels and gondolas instead of cars.
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Baldwinsville
Chamber of Commerce
Baldwineville
Venice
Queen Elizabeth Died With Over 3000 Wardrobe Dresses
Reports say Queen Elizabeth II left behind a vast wardrobe with more than 3000 dresses at her death. The figure highlights the extent of royal apparel collected during her reign and used for public appearances and ceremonies.
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Elizabeth
The Little Corporal Horizontal Puzzle Summary
Crossword style clues mix historical and general terms across horizontal and vertical sections. The page lists numerous word fits from clocks to biographies, with themes ranging from rulers and coins to anatomy and music. The scrambled notes reference figures like rulers, prophets, and poets in a dense clue grid.
Remodel work at Silver Knit Hosiery mill approved
Fire Chief Ingram granted a permit for extensive alterations at the Silver Knit Hosiery mills at East Russell and South Hamilton streets. Estimated cost is 3000 dollars with Wilson and Kesiah awarded the contract. Also notes a new Amos street dwelling and car garage allowed at 1550 dollars and multiple reroofing and repairs across several addresses with stated costs.
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Russell
Hamilton
EB. K. Ingram
Wilson and
Kesiah
L. Kearns
Amos Street
Redding
Taylor Streets
J. W. Harriss
Thoretom Street
J. A. Moser
Barker Street
D. C. Williamson
North Hamilton Street
Local Democratic Executive Group To Meet Thursday
The Democratic executive committee will meet at the Elwood hotel Thursday night at 7 45 oclock to complete a new organization and arrange business before the county convention at Greensboro on Saturday Walter E Crigsman chairman announced the meeting urged all township committee members to attend.
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Elwood
Greensboro
Walter E. Crigsman
Criseman
State Industrial Meet Draws City Leaders and Executives
At least three persons from the city administration and two local businessmen will attend the seventh annual Statewide Industrial Conference in Charlotte. Tomlinson and Harwill will deliver addresses to groups, with Miss Lois Welborn and others also slated to attend. The event at Hotel Charlotte is sponsored by multiple North and South Carolina industry and safety councils.
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Charlotte
Cc. F. Tomiinson
Tomlin~son's
Harwill
Adams-Millis Corporation
Lois Welborm
Sam Strickland
Death of Rev. J. B. Tabor in Statesville
The Rev. J. B. Tabor, 16, a retired Methodist minister, died in Statesville yesterday. He served a number of churches in western North Carolina.
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J. B. Tabor
Statesville
North Carolina
Lincoln County Clerk John Lindsay Hunter Dies at 54
John Lindsay Hunter 54 a clerk of the Lincoln County Superior Court died here yesterday after a paralytic stroke. He was a native of York and served in the Lincoln court. Burial and memorial arrangements are pending.
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Jin Lindsay Hunter
Lincolnton
Johnn Lindsay Hunter
Lincoln County Superior Court
York
Don’t Be A Road Hog Road Slug Warns On Reckless Driving
A public safety notice warns a middle car driver in a three car draw for traffic violations. The text condemns driving on the left and at high speed, urging care to prevent head on collisions and potential deaths. It emphasizes legal consequences for reckless driving and urges all motorists to drive carefully.
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Bee
Mayorne
Torling
Indicted Banker Alleges Misappropriation at Wachovia
Jilias Green of Thomasville was indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro for violating the National Banking Act through alleged misappropriation of around 1000 dollars from the Wachovia Bank and Trust Co branch in Greensboro. Bond set at 2000 dollars. charges to be heard in federal court during the current term.
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Jilias Green
Thomasville
Federal Court
Grand Jury
Greensboro
National Banking Act
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Green
Commercial National Bank
Thommoeviile
le Te
Alberty
Mary J. Smith
Guilford Superior Ecourt
Federal Reserve System
Governor Aides Mediation in Spartan Mills Strike
Columbia May 13 Movrermor Johnnstom said he suggested 24 hour suspension of operators at the Spartan mills as an alternative to calling out state militia He said he had been asked to call out troops but preferred mediation He would attend a conference in Spartandarg if arranged and would go there this afternoon.
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Columbia
D. C
Movrermor Johnnstom
Spartan Mills
Sparte
Sovermor
Spartandarg Tials
Spartanburg Textile Mill Reopens Amid UTWA Strike
Spartanburg S C May 13 Operations at the Spartan mill resumed after a UTWA strike and a force of special deputies guarded city and county officers. John Pobard head of the Spartan local and State Federation of Textile Workers said a conference is tentatively set for 11 a m with Gov Johnston expected around 4 p m to address an open air meeting near the mill at 6 p m.
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Spartanburg
Spartanmille
UTWA
Sime
Momdey
John Poblard
Spartam Locsd
State Federation of Textile Workers
Olim BD. Johnston
Lenoir Dentist To Head N. C. Society
Pinehurst May 18 Dr J F Reese of Lenoir will be next president of the North Carolina Central Society taking office at the 1937 convention here He will succeed D L Pridgom of Paycotowilie Last year's president elect who took office last night R E H Medlin of Aberdeem was elected vice president and Dr Frank Al ford of Charlotte was re elected secretary from sarer The convention named Dr W F Pall of Asheville and Dr J A Ashby of Me Adry to the state board of dental examiners former for a second term
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W. F. Pall
Asheville
J. 4. Ashby
Me. Adry
State Board of Dental Examiners
Mystery women seek dance at Boston police HQ
Two women entered Boston police headquarters May 18 asking for a dance at the YMCA. An officer replied there was none and one woman asked if this was the YMCA. The exchange ended with apologies as the women left.
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Boston
John Madden
Kim
Firefighters Rescue Bus Passengers After Tavern Blaze
In California a tavern worker helped evacuate a city bus after a fire broke out at a highway tavern. He used buckets of water to douse flames and guided 23 bus passengers to safety as the blaze burned.
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Cety
Calif
Louis Missell
Waaler
Cuprous Statue Fall Injures Man During Rescue
In Los Angeles on May 18 Charles Emgraund, 180 feet away, saved a man from a fall as an eight foot copper statue of Diana toppled, breaking a leg and causing the rescuer to retreat and assess damages.
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Ells
Charles Emgraund
Alf
Death Claims Charles F. Lambeth at 66 in High Point
Charles F. Lambeth 66 of 419 Proctor Street died yesterday at 8 10 p m after a paralysis stroke suffered Monday He was born October 8 1875 in Stokes County son of John and Festina Sowers Lambeth married to Margaret Newsome Survived by widow four sons Alfred Benny Robert and Lowils Lambeth High Point two daughters Annie Ashwell and Minnie Whitlow one brother Joe Lambeth Seagrove one sister Ada Jackson Seagrove Funeral at Marlboro Friends Church this afternoon at 430 conducted by Rev B B Bulla and Rev C S Noble Interment in church cemetery Body to be taken from home at 4 p m
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Charles F. Lambeth
Proctor Street
Stokes County
John and
Festina Sowers Lambeth
Margaret Newsome
Alfred
Benny
Robert
Lowils Lambeth
High Point
Annie Ashwell
Minnie Whitlow
Mooresville
Joe Lambeth
Sula
Ada Jackson
Seagrove
Marlboro Friends Church
B. B. Bulla
C. 8. Noble
Life Insurance Key, Warns On Crime and Delinquency
W L Clark of the High Point Association of Life Underwriters says life insurance protects families and reduces youth crime. He cites Hoover on child neglect as a major crime factor and notes 340000 men died without ordinary life insurance last year. Life Insurance Week runs May 11 to 16.
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W. L. Clark
High Point Association of Life Underwriters
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Clark
Lindley to Speak at Elon Commencement
Dr. P E Lindley dean of High Point College will deliver the alumni oration at Elon College commencement on May 26. Elon graduate of 1920 he later studied at Vanderbilt and the University of Chicago and now leads the North Carolina Sunday School association while continuing as High Point College dean.
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High Point College
P. KE. Lindley
Amnual
Elon College
Lindley
Elon
Vanderbilt University
University of Chicago
North Carolina Sunday School’ Association
Dr Haeflinger to Lead Wesley Memorial Prayer Meeting
Dr. H J Haeflinger will conduct the prayer meeting service at Wesley Memorial Church tonight in the young people's department room and will begin at o'clock.
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H. J. Haeflinger
Wesley Memorial Church
Young People's Department Room
Objectionable Aircraft Noise From Propeller In Flight
A historical remark notes that the loudest noise during flight stems from the propeller. The statement discusses perceived sound levels and aircraft engineering without citing a specific incident or date.
Gardner case ends with directed verdict of not guilty
In High Point a Guilford Superior Court judge directed a verdict of not guilty for Gardne r on a larceny charge after testimony. the case involved a claim of $50 value for a pure apparatus and total $10,000 in a related suit. Two divorces were granted during the morning session, including Mollie Thompson from Thompson on statutory grounds.
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J. B. Gardner
Gardne
High Point Munich
Lewis E. Teague
Gardner
Guilford
Cal
Bein
Teague
Mragusnen
Jennings Harris
Jotentis
Mollie Thompson
Thompson
Sheriff Candidate Leads Field in Local Race
Thomasville May 13 Special J B Pryme leads the field of Republican candidates for county sheriff as party leaders announce. Other races include Charles G for register of deeds Harvey Barrier for state legislature J Hege and BE Everhart for state senate Luther Grim Raymond Hill Jewsie Taylor E Smider and A S Jolanmo for county commissioners Dr R G Jenmidge Dr Jo M Andrew and E B Woearil for coroner Vanhey for survey Kennedy 3 W ibeaorn York and L G Harris for constable and F Westmoreland Horace Dea James Smith David Warn James Hedgecock Clestom Yok ley Clarence V Ward for justice of the peace.
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Thomasville
J. B. Pmyme
Fiself
Repulican
Charles G
Register of Deeds
Harvey Barrier
J &. Hege
BE. S. Everhart
Luther Grim Raymond Hill
Jewsie Taylor
E. Smider
A. S&s. Jolanmo
R. G. Jenmidge
Jo M. Andrew
E. B. Woearil
Amid Vanhey
Office of Survey
UN C Faculty Opposes Engineering School Transfer
Chapel Hill May 12 The University of North Carolina faculty asked President Graham to reconsider the move of the engineering school to Raleigh and argued to keep separate divisions with specific functions. The vote was 19 to ? and trustees plan a Greensboro meeting May 30 to discuss resolutions.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carol
Raleigh
Frank Graham
Nrno
School of Engineering
N. C. State College
University
Greensboro
Woman's Citizenship Restored After Bank Robbery Conviction
Mrs Mary Frick Rhodes had her citizenship restored in the Salisbury Superior Court yesterday. Convicted in 1913 for bank robbery at Rockwell, she served six to eight years, was paroled after about one year, married, and has resided in Rockwell since.
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R Salisbury
Mary Frick Rhodes
Rockwell
Mary Frick
Siinget Rockwell
Soviet Union Purchases Pies and Other Goods Reported
A brief wire note indicates the Soviet Union acted as the sole buyer of a range of Pies a tiom products valued around £93, highlighting its role as the main purchaser in a postwar trade update.
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Soviet
Russia
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Palace Theatre
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N. C. Burial Association
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Lenoir
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P. E. Lindley
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