Speculation Grows on Ehringhaus Appointments in North Carolina
Governor Ehringhaus faces a flood of speculation on likely picks for key posts. Observers expect no major moves before late June with Jeffress likely to lead the Highway Commission and Pou to head the Prison. Maxwell may keep Revenue, Burke may stay in Budget, Harrelson to stay at Conservation, and Paroles Chief hopefuls include Shepherd or Whedbee.
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State Highway and Public Works Commission
State Highway Commission
B. B. Jeffress
George Ross Pou
Jeffries
Pou
General Assembly
Carl Bailey
Washington County
J. W. Aiken
Hickory
State Highway Department
Maxwell
Fheringhaus
Henry Burke
Burke
Budget Bureau
Department of Conservation and Development
Col
J. W. Harrelson
Executive Council
Norman Shepherd
Smithfield
Charles Whedbee
Hertford
Perquimans County
Ehringhaus
Odd Fellows Award Cup To Local Man in Winston-Salem
About twenty Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the annual session in Winston Salem on May 16 and 17. E T Gregory, a local lodge member, won the silver loving cup in the unwritten work contest, signaling a noted honor. The next meeting will be in Elizabeth City.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Winston- Salem
Winston-Salem
Elizabeth City
M. P. Jennings
The
E. T. Gregory
Test of Gold Purity by Nitric Acid Touch
A method tests gold by touching the material with a glass stopper of nitric acid. The gold remains unchanged while alloys acquire color, revealing impurity.
Early Banks Traced to Delphi and Delos Temples
The earliest banks on record are identified as the national temples at Delphi and Delos in Greece, inferred from archival material. This interpretation links ancient religious centers with early financial functions and trust networks across classical society.
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Delphi
Delos
Greece
Woman Claims Husband Lost 16 Pounds in Four Weeks
Mrs E A Ferris of Washington DC reports her husband shed 16 pounds in 4 weeks using Kruschen health pills. The ad urges a half teaspoon in water before breakfast, promising safe weight loss and money back if dissatisfied after the first trial.
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E. A. Ferris
Washington, D. C
Devils Upset Wildcats Hopes
In Charlotte on May 18, Davidson Wildcats fell 7 4 to Duke ending their Big Five lead as Duke broke open with a four run eighth. Duke pitchers Coombs allowed 11 hits as Davidson also homered by Mackerell Mills and Bumgarner. Meanwhile UNC Tar Heels beat Navy 11 3 at Annapolis with Griffith giving up three runs in the fifth and the Middies managing only one more hit.
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North Carolina
Durham
Duke
Wake Forest
Davidson Wildcats
Davidson
Baptists
Blue Devils
Baily
Harris
Coats
Mackerell
Mills
Bumgarner
Coombs
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
Annapolis
Navy Ll
Griffith
Middies
Piedmont clubs shift for weekend series in pennant race
Piedmont League standings tighten as Wilmington Pirates head to Winston-Salem, Charlotte Hornets to Durham, and Richmond Colts to Greensboro. Richmond holds a 1.5 game lead after beating Durham 138 to 7. Bees beat Twins 3 to 0 and Greensboro Patriots climb from last to third with an 18 to 6 win at Wilmington.
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Charlotte
Wilmington Pirates
Winston-Salem
Charlotte Hornets
Durham
Richmond Colts
Greensboro
Richmond
Durham Bulls
Bees
Twins
Greensboro Patriots
Pirates
Wilmington
Bucs
Pats
Colts Salvage Game With Durham After Slugfest
The Colts rallied to take one game from Durham after a rough start. Both Bull pitchers walked 10 and allowed 13 hits in the rough outing shaping the outcome.
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Colts
Durham
Bull
Pats Rally Past Loftus in Five Inning Win at Wilmington
The Pats pounded Loftus for 13 runs on 12 hits through five innings to take the victory at Wilmington. They added eight more hits against Perry across four innings but were held scoreless afterward.
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Pats
Loftus
Wilmington
Perry
Charlotte Hurling Ace Holds Off Bees for Win
Lyle and Swaim pitched for Winston-Salem and Greensboro respectively as the Hornets fell behind. Despite a rough start, Swaim settled and limited Bees to six hits through eight innings, while Lyle allowed three hits and kept the Twins from scoring more.
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Lyle
Charlotte
Twins
Hornets
Winston-Salem
Swaim
Bees
Tennessee Captain Hal Booster Engaged to Mary Alice McEwen
Captain Sheriff Maples of the UT football team reveals his marriage to Mary Alice McEwen of Knoxville on Christmas Eve. He plans to finish his university course and graduate next spring while continuing activities with the Vols next fall.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sheriff” Maples
University of Tennessee
Stewards Clean Up Jockey Ring at Sportsman's Park
At Sportsman's Park Chicago the presiding Steward barred Lester Dye for fixing the fifth race and permanently banned him. M Dupuy and D Burney were ordered to leave the track while A Anderson and C C Lehante were suspended pending further inquiry into possible ring involvement. Nichols leads the investigation into betting and jockey conduct at the half mile track.
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Chicago
Sportsman’s Park
Lester Dye
Samuel Nichols
Dye
Nichols
M. Dupuy
D. Burney
A. Anderson
CC. Lehante
Panama Canal Traffic and Toll Revenue for 1932
In 1932 more than 4600 ships passed through the Panama Canal and paid revenues totaling 20 707 377 dollars. Government vessels of the United States and launches under 20 tons are exempt from tolls.
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Panama Canal
United States
London Rain Averages Show February Driest Month
February stands as London’s driest month on average while October records the heaviest rainfall. The observation highlights seasonal shifts in precipitation across the capital.
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London
Chocolate Fights Watson on Friday
The on again off again featherweight bout between Kid Chocolate and Sea man Tom Watson of England appears set for tomorrow night in New York. Delays stemmed from Chocolate’s immigration difficulties, with the dispute now resolved and the fight rescheduled after earlier postponements.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Seaman Tom Watson
England
New York State Athletic Commission
Chocolate
Suf
Primary Ends In Tie For Glenmora Mayor Race
In Glenmora the Democratic mayoral primary ended in a perfect tie with incumbent W. B. Graves and challenger L. L. Butler each receiving 171 votes. It is Rapides parish history’s first tie. A Democratic committee meeting will decide next steps and another primary may be held.
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Alexandria
Glenmora
W. B. Graves
L. L. Butler
Rapides Parish
Democratic Committee
Spring Fever and the 8.8.8 Tonics Advertisement
A vintage ad touts 8.S.5. as a general tonic to boost appetite, blood cells, and energy during spring. It claims improved skin, alertness, and daytime stamina, warns against substitutes, notes liquid form only, and urges purchasing from all good oil stores via The 8.8.5. Co. Adv.
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