Negro Prisoner Killed in Berryhill Dyna mite Blast
Albert McLeod a 21 year old Negro convict was killed and five other prisoners wounded when a stick of dynamite exploded in a stove at the State Highway Commission camp in Berryhill Township. Kermit Hill threw the dynamite. Hill and six others including Leroy Stewart George Bennett Kit Little Will McGrady were injured. Jim McLeod the white night guard was only slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Stewart
Mecklenburg
George Bennett
Mecklenburg County
Kit Little
Catawba County
Will McGrady
Forsyth
Jim McLeod
Dr Allan To Lead North Carolina Medicos Session
Dr Allan of Charlotte is slated to head the North Carolina Medicos meeting. Dr James A Harrill reports bronchus cancer is common and rising with cough and chest pain as top symptoms. Other speakers address tuberculosis spread in colleges and varied medical issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Harrill
Wington-Salem
Society
Harrill
Ruth M. Collins
Woman's College
University of North Carolina
W. M. B. Brown
Greenville
Hamilton W. McKay
Charlotte
Randolph Johns, Jr
Duke Hospital
Durham
Mussolini May Climax Tension
The German air chief returned from San Remo to Germany before the Czech crisis and again amidst rising Polish-German tensions. Diplomats question if his return ties to Mussolini’s expected address and possible further events on the Rome Berlin axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Remo
Italian Riviera
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Bohemia-Moravia
Rome-Berlin
Mussolini
Tran Issues Stamp Set For Crown Prince Wedding
Tran releases a commemorative stamp issue marking the wedding of the Crown Prince to Princess Fawzia of Egypt. The set features portraits and royal symbols reflecting the historic alliance and celebration observed in royal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
Fawzia
Egypt
Judge Hayes Remands Case to State Court in North Carolina
In Winston Salem Judge Hayes remanded a case from federal to state court after a submission by the City of High Point and the Board of Power Commissioners. The High Point board sought a federal restraining order and voluntary non suit. the court found no federal question or constitutional immunity and noted consent from the City to amendment. The Board warned that a restraining order could cause irreparable loss to the City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Winston- Salem
High Point Board of Power Commissioners
Board of Power Commissioners
Federal Power Commission
Yadkin River
The
Power Commission
Act of Congress
United States
McGuinn
High Point
Veiled threats over mine reopening and union clause
Fifteen of twenty one operators faced questions on reopening non union mines while Lewis warned that workers must not be forced back into non union operation. He urged districts including Harlan County to keep mines closed until operators decide. Governor Holt moved to deter border warfare, as wage terms largely mirror prior agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Harlan County
Charleston
W. Va
Homer A. Holt
Chandler
West
Biltmore
Gunter
Walter L. Robison
Robison
Britain seeks 100000 women nurses for wartime reserve
Britain announces a plan to recruit 100000 women as nurses to be ready if war expands. The effort emphasizes rapid mobilization and civilian support roles in national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Mother's Day programs highlight First Baptist Church activities
The First Baptist Church hosts two Mother's Day programs today one in the morning honoring living mothers with a paper on the day origin a poem an ode and a sermon by Rev. F R Mazon and an 8 p m service for deceased mothers with a main address by Mrs E G Cobb. Evening solos feature Miss Willie Marie Carter and Mrs C L Matthews. The day includes personal notes about John Lemons visiting California and L E Poe visiting his mother in law Mrs Annie Roger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
S. Whitted
Callie Holmes
Mary Bright
Charles Whitted
W. E. Young
Leslie Williams
S. E. Burford
F. R. Mazon
Bell Pickard
E. G. Cobb
Willie Marie Carter
Mia
Sylvia Alford
C. L. Matthews
John Lemons
George Lemons
Washington Street
California
San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition
High Point
L. E. Poe
Davidson Colored High School
Davidson
Annie Roger
Leonard Street
St Mathew C M E Church Service Announcement
Rev A M Jones of Women s Memorial A M E Church will preach at St Mathew C M E Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mathew C. M. BE
A. M. Jones
Women’s Memorial A. M. E
St. Mathew C. M. EE
Royal Kings Quartet to sing at First Baptist Church dinner
The Royal Kings quartet will perform at a Thursday evening dinner in the church basement hosted by the Willing Workers Club. Mrs. Hattie Mathews serves as club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Kings
First Baptist Church
Willing Workers Club
Hattie Mathews
Whittaker Delivers Graduation Address at Cherry Street School
Charlene A. Whittaker supervisor of recreation on local colored playgrounds gave the commencement speech to the Cherry Street School seventh grade in Thomasville on Wednesday evening. Thirty six students completed the grade with BH. L. Peterson serving as principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene A. Whittaker
Cherry Street
Thomasville
Mr. Whittaker
BH. L. Peterson
Bethel Holiness Church of God announces services
Elder W J Johnson will preach at 12 45 this morning at Bethel Holiness Church of God. Mother's Day service is at 3 30 this afternoon with Bishop K Mingo delivering a sermon. Heavenly Four quartet from Burlington and a CCC quartet sing. Bishop Mingo preaches at 8 30 this evening. Tuesday features a sermonette service led by Rev Mary Williams with seven Greensboro sisters. L S Simmons assists. Wednesday offers twin sermons by two sisters. Thursday a missionary program with seven speakers concludes the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Bethel Holiness Church of God
K. Mingo
Heavenly Four
Burlington
CCC
Mingo
Greensboro
Mary Williams
L. S. Simmons
the Missionary Society
Prayer Meeting At St Mathew Holiness Church
A non sectarian prayer meeting is planned at St Mathew Holiness Church on Thursday evening Rev H C Wright will preach following the session Rev A G Garlington is the church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mathew Holiness Church
H. C. Wright
A. G. Garlington
Calvary Baptist to celebrate 30th anniversary week
Calvary Baptist observes a week of events May 14 to 21 marking the churchs 30th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Pastor Rev J E Melton. Opening service tonight at 8 oclock features Rev Tamiake Robbins. Various ministers deliver sermons each evening through Friday with a Sunday closing service at 3 p.m. Choirs and congregations accompany all ministers except Rev W R Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
J. E. Melton
Tamiake Robbins
Mary Johnson
Doreatha Nelson
B. Y. P. VII
D. D. Mason
First Emmanuel Baptist Church
J. F. Dunn
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
E. L. Kirby
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
A. S&s. Townsend
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
J. B. Mason
Bethel Baptist Church
W. R. Robbins
20th Century Club Notes Aid Painting Purchase
The senior 20th Century Club donated 2.50 to Wm. Penn high school students council to buy a painting of the late Prof. A. J. Griffin. Arthur Alexander spoke on profits for Negro youth organizations at the Monday meeting at Robert Haywood Jr. home on Lee Street. The junior club, ages 15 to 18, met Wednesday at Mrs. D. Davis’s Lee Street home with Guy L. McFall and Robert Haywood speaking. Lee Maley Jr. is president of the junior group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Wm. Penn High School Students Council
A. J. Griffin
Robert Haywood Jr
Lee Street
Arthur Alexander
D. Davis
Guy L. McFall
Robert Haywood
Lee Maley, Jr
Assembly Hall
Dona Nicholas Ber
McFall
Scout and Girl Scout investiture at William Penn High
Scout Troop 13 at William Penn High School held an investiture service in the assembly hall Friday morning. Mrs Dora Nichols Glazier conducted the service. Mrs E P Wilson, English teacher at William Penn, leads the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn High School
Dora Nichols Glazier
E. P. Wilson
William Penn
Miss Byrum Hosts Fourth Birthday Party for Betty Byrum
Miss Annie L Byrum entertained a group of children at 601 East Commerce Street Thursday afternoon for the fourth birthday of her great niece Betty Leon Byrum daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Byrum of 236 Reid Street Present were Annie M Saunders Joseph Boger Charles Parnell Davis Harris Iris Ann Harris Ida Stewart Peggie Byrum Kenneth Dunn Aretha Cremeton Gertrude Gray Mildred Gray Joe Alley Gray Jr and Willie Marie Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Byrum
East
Commerce Street
Betty Leon Byrum
Thomas Byrum
Reid Street
Annie M. Saunders
Joseph Boger
Charles Parnell
Davis Harris
Iris Ann Harris
Ida Stewart
Peggie Byrum
Kenneth Dunn
Aretha Cremeton
Gertrude Gray
Mildred Gray
Joe Alley Gray, Jr
Willie Marie Carter
Pole Protest Warns Nazis In Free City Conflict
The Danaig Senate faces criticism over Polish minority rights as protests accuse Poland of policy vague. Kurjer Proanny cites government understrain while questioning whether the senate denies Polish rights or can’t maintain order. The piece notes rising tension as assertion from Reichsfuehrer Hitler demands return of the Free City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Free City
Thomasville Police uncover a small time theft ring
Thomasville police report a new larceny and receiving scheme with three suspects. Vernal Small and Martin Holt, city garbage truck drivers, and Willie Dorsett, a Tomlinson's Grocery employee, allegedly dumped stolen items into garbage for salvage. Also arrested is Avery Sechrest for abandonment and non support, with a theft report from Mrs. Linnie Tolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Thomasville
F. C. Smith
Vernal Small
Martin Holt
Willie Dorsett
Tomlinson
Smith
City Hall
Avery Sechrest
Linnie Tolbert
Blair Street
France, Germany, Italy seek closer Axis ties amid tension
French policy signals possible mobilization if tensions rise while Japan opposes closer European ties. Rome and Berlin express dissatisfaction with Tokyo while Paris seeks a Franco British Turkish pact to deter aggression in the Mediterranean amid the Axis options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Asia
Daladier
French
Chamber of Deputies
France
Rome
Berlin
Japan
Far East
Britain
Turkey
Mediterranean
Britain Ready to Make Concessions to Russia
British officials weigh closer ties with Germany and Italy as anti Comintern pact allies while seeking limited Russian cooperation. A temporary British Turkish accord signals longer pact pending a Russian agreement. Geneva talks May 22 among Halifax Bonnet and Potemkin aim to smooth remaining differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Japan
Spain
Izvestia
Britain
Geneva
Viscount Halifax
Georges Bonnet
Vladimir P. Potemkin
Rules That Czechs Adopt German Ways Of Living
Prague May 13 Premier General Alois Elias of the German protectorate of Bohemia Moravia says Czech people will face decrees forcing Germanized living and working. He cites price and wage controls and limits on hours and Jewish status. He urges faster work and precise output with export as main economic artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Alois Elias
Bohemia- Moravia
Witnesses Summoned by Monopoly Inquiry Next Week
Washington May 13 The monopoly investigating committee says it has summoned 42 witnesses including prominent industrialists for hearings next week. Chairman O'Mahoney says the aim is to learn why bulging banks cannot find opportunities to invest their deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W? Shington
Monopoly Investigating Committee
O'Mahoney
Wyo
Red Men Plan Special Meeting Monday Night
Chickasaw Tribe of Red Men to hold a weiner roast and key business session at the Post Office Employes' Club on Highway 10-A Monday night. The annual Great Council report will be presented along with changes in insurance rates. Marie Wallace of Gastonia and C C Wallace of Gastonia will address the group. W L York will supervise the ceremonies and a dance will follow with a string band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasaw Tribe of Red Men
Post Office
Highway 10
Great Council of Red Men
Insurance Department
Marie Wallace
Gastonia
Great Pocahontas
C. C. Wallace
W. L. York
Social Bridge Party Honors Guests at Thomasville Home
Mrs. E L Webb hosted a bridge party on Salem Street in Thomasville to honor Mrs. John Flahive of Brooklyn and Mrs. Philip Alther of Old Greenwich. Ten tables played with top score awarded to Mrs. O R Hodgin and bath salts to Mrs. Charles F. Phillips. Gifts were given to honorees and brides to be Miss Evelyn Baker and Miss Louise Perry. About 40 guests attended with nosed flowers at each place and a four course dinner served. Others noted include births, visits, and travels of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
Lola Bell Baldwin
Esther Baldwin
Leonard Street
Peartheria Hill
East Washington Street
Alphonso Dockery
High Point Red Sox
James Boss
William Mock
Ruth Leach
Dockery
Mr. Boss
Mary Moore
Bernice Phifer
Emma Griffin
Eva Mae Tyson
Mabel McNealy
Roberta McDowell
Levernie Hargrove
Ida Mae Griffin
Marion Hasely
Kivett Drive
Winston-Salem
Thomasville
E. L. Webb
Salem Street
John Flahive
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philip Alther
Old Greenwich
Conn
O. R. Hodgin
Charles F. Phillips
Evelyn Baker
George W. Orr, Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louise Perry
W. H. Curlee
Blowing Rock
Minnie Lee Guyer
West Main Street
Salisbury
W. H. Kinney
D. L. Maynard
Greensboro
Dennis Lee, Jr
Wesley Long Hospital
Maynard
May Green
Douglas Crutchfield
Imogene Gay
Baptist Hospital
E. C. Jernigan
Red Oak
Forrest Grimes
Ann
Roaring River
T. J. McNeill
Grimes
J. E. Lambert
Asheville
Bridge Tea Honors Brooklyn and Old Greenwich Guests
Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth and Mrs R M Cooksey hosted a Thursday afternoon hospitality at Colonial Drive to honor Mrs John Flahive of Brooklyn New York and Mrs Phillip Alther of Old Greenwich Connecticut. Roses and peonies set the scene for three bridge tables with prizes of bath powder and perfume. An ice course followed as guests included Mrs Reese Harville Frank Marr Aliyah Boyles Walter Newby Glenn Pennington David Long Ralph Wilson and Miss Alliene Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Lambeth
R. M. Cooksey
Colonial Drive
John Flahive
Brooklyn
N. Y
Phillip Alther
Old Greenwich
Mesdames
Flahive
Alther, Webb
Reese Harville
Frank Marr
Alyah Boyles
Walter Newby
Glenn Pennington
David Long
Ralph Wilson
Alliene Hoover
Bridge Party At Woman's Club In Honor Of Bride Elects
Mrs. Robert L. Jones and Mrs. Cc. M. Fields hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge gathering at the Woman's Club building with 22 tables in play. Prizes included pottery vases for high scores and guest towels for runners-up. Miss Evelyn Baker and Miss Louise Perry received crystal vases. A refreshment ice course followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Jones
Cc. M. Fields
Woman's Club
R. M. Cooksey
Walter Rapp
R. W. Crews
D. R. Reid
Evelyn Baker
Louise Perry
Dinner Honors Two Local Brides Elect on Randolph Street
Mrs. F S Lamteth entertained at her Randolph Street home Wednesday to honor brides elect Evelyn Baker and Louise Perry. Baker is to wed George W Orr of Cincinnati in two weeks, Perry to wed W H Curlee of this city in early summer. Guests motored to Winston-Salem to visit inns and flower gardens before dinner, which featured a silver bowl centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Lamteth
Randolph Street
Evelyn Baker
Louise Perry
Miss Baker
George W. Orr
Cincinnati
Miss Perry
W. H. Curlee
Winston-Salem
Memorial Lodge Dedicated to George Penn in Lake Lure
The George Calvert Penn memorial lodge of Troop D, State Highway Patrol, was dedicated at Lake Lure. Built at 850,000 from donations, it honors Patrolman Penn who died during a failed arrest attempt on Bill Payne and Wash Turner, later executed for the slaying. A. J. Maxwell praised Penn’s sacrifice and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lure
George Calvert Penn
State Highway Patrol
Bill Payne
Wash Turner
A. J. Maxwell
State Revenue Commissioner
George Penn
Cattlemen Protest Roosevelt Argentina Beef Statement
Western cattle groups denounced President Roosevelt's praise of Argentine canned beef as unfounded and un-American. Leaders including F. E. Mullin and Gov. Nels H. Smith urged action, sending protests to the President and telegrams to seven western governors to contest the claim that Argentine beef is better than American beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
American
F. E. Mullin
American National Livestock Association
Mollin
Nels H. Smith
Wyoming
Joe Sneed
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
BE. A. Phillips
Montana Livestock Association
Inflation Fears Highlight Congress Economy Debate
Economy advocates in Congress condemn rising federal costs and deficits. They warn that $10 billion in appropriations loom and inflation could follow if budgets stay unbalanced, while Senator Minton argues real economies require a recovery and potential tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
D-Ind
New Deal
North Carolina Flight Safety Improves With New Signage
The Department of Conservation and Development reports reduced risk of aviators getting lost over North Carolina as 125 cities and towns now display identification signs. Painted since last November under a WPA project with the State Junior Chamber of Commerce, the markers show city names and state abbreviations readable at 3,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
Department
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
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DR. Allan
N. C. Medicos
Barnes Woodhall
B. W. Fassett
F. Webb Griffith
G. M. Leiby
State Board of Health
Mua
Gao
Lake Elsinore
Calif
March Field
First Baptist
Whittaker
Calvary Baptist
Scout Troop
Russia
Bela Lugosi
Jack Smith
Red Men
W. L. Baker
Gladys Herring
Flying Flynn
Warners
Warner
Errol Flynn
Ynn
Congress
Fred Palmer
Atlanta
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