Police review after Stefanoff confession death
City officials held late night talks led by Manager E M Knox after the death of Stefanoff in the electric chair and a sworn statement about four bank robberies. Police records and interviews with state and local officers suggest steps were taken to pursue justice while avoiding bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Stefanoff
Raleigh
E. M. Knox
W. G. Friddie
J. Paul William
R. H. Sechrest
Bah
Tr Krook
OfTiciaitt
Ison
Randolph and Guilford Ty
R. EB
State Prison
Stefanos
Off
Die
Rasald
Frideald
Stoker
Janoff
Denton
Randleman
Ville
Friddie
Taylors
Stefan
George Wim
Ray Nance
Jess Kir
Black
Kiet
Stefanoff
Priddlie
Honors for UNC junior Jack Crutchfield Jr Phi Beta Kappa
Jack Crutchfield Jr son of Mr Crutchfield achieves Phi Beta Kappa honor at the University of North Carolina as a top junior member. The spring elections secured the scholarship fraternity membership for the student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Crutchfield, Jr
University of North Carolina
Price Posting Cooperatives by Local Dealers Under Review
A local petroleum enforcement committee chaired by J. J. Me of Gulf Refining and other members stated most dealers failed to reach posted gasoline prices. The group noted four interior inspectors areawide would review territory and present findings at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Me
Gulf Refining Any
G. Hill Lassiter
Refining Company
To Be Closed Holiday Monday in City Observance
The city will close on Monday for Independence Day observance. Local offices and services pause operations for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jks
Heckienburg
Fire at Bom-Eim Street Garage Causes Minor Damage
A garage at the home of Chris Bom-Eim Street suffered only slight damage after a fire was extinguished yesterday. Fire crews responded promptly and contained the blaze with minimal impact on surrounding property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bom- Eim
City Workers Vote Privilege of Free Political Action
City Manager EK M Knox clarifies that no city position favors any candidate and employees may freely hold opinions and vote. He asserts only the city manager with council approval can hire or discharge, and urges staff to exercise political rights without fear of job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. M. Knox
Mrs Oscar DePriest Visits City Ahead of Speaking Tour
Mrs. Oscar DePriest wife of the Illinois representative arrived today visiting Prof O K Davis. She travels with Louis T Coates district judge Washington DC and Leonard Lee Coates and will meet DePriest in Salisbury this morning. He plans speeches in Morganton North Carolina State college Monday Sedalia Monday night and other May dates at Rock Hill Newberry and William Venn high school under the colored American Legion unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar DePriest
Illinois
United States
House of Representatives
O. K. Davis
Louis T. Coates
Washington, D. C
Leonard Lee Coates
Representative DePriest
Salisbury
DePriest
Morganton
North Carolina State College
Sedalia
Rock Hill
D. C
Newberry
William Venn High School
Colored Unit of the American Legion
Aire man to speak at First Baptist church service
O. A. Kirkman will address the Farriss Men's Bible class at the First Baptist church during the Sunday school hour at 9 45 this morning. A large attendance is expected to hear Mr Kirkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Kirkman
Farriss Men's Bible Clase
First Baptist Church
Mr. Kirkman
Graduates Hear Sermon by Rev Tom A Sykes at High Point
High Point High School will hold commencement Tuesday night with Rev Tom A Sykes of Central Friends Church delivering the sermon What We Are In the World For.The program will include invocation by Rev R I Farmer bene diction by Liston Pope diplomas presented by C F Tomlinson medals by Henry Grady Owens and supervision by Dr T Wingate Andrews. Names of graduates listed in readable portion include many seniors with native diplomas expected Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
Tom A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
R. I. Farmer
M. P
Liston Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
Sykes
Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Thomaslie and
Denton
C. F. Tomlinson
Henry Grady Owens
T. Wingate Andrews
Central Labor Union condemns American Fascists in North Carolina
The Central Labor Union adopts a resolution denouncing the American Fascists or Order of Black Shirts as endangering fundamental American principles and leading workers toward fascist dictatorships under big business. AFL principles of free speech and assembly are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Atlanta
North Carolina
Everett Morris
Alton Lawrence
Italy
Germany
Austria
Ihs
Mussolini
Hitler
Dolfuss
W A Meetings Schedule This Week
Sunday school starts at 9 45 am at the I W A hall. Tuesday at 7 pm President B W Bradley will announce a special meeting for all chairmen and committees. Saturday at 7 pm a general mass meeting for all textile and eight workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. A. Hall
B. W. Bradley
Bebe Daniels Nearly Smothered By Farewell Crowd
Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon faced a 6000 strong crowd at a city depot as they prepared to depart for Baltimore. Police protected the couple after fears of harm and heat caused Mrs Lyon to nearly faint. Fans rushed for glimpses and even claimed touches, while the actors boarded a delayed train at the hotel opposite the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lyon
Motion Fcture
Hie
Ebe Daniels
Biltmore
Baltimore
Hield
Helpene
Biltmore Hotel
John
Vacation Activities Program is Planned
The city school superintendent T Wingate Andrewa urges eight months of school and four months of vacation be used for wholesome recreation and constructive activities.Leaflets of suggested summer activities will be offered to parents with children in grades one to six. Primary and elementary teachers repeat yearly guidance, citing past success through summer work and fall exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wingate Andrewa
Endorses Plan of Advance Criticism of Local Pictures
The council says it needs such a service and will make available expert views to help parents and others judge movie entertainment more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Council
Meeting of Central District Christian Endeavor Offic ers Held
The Central District Christian Endeavor officers met Friday night with Mrs. Glenn Lambert hosting at 306 Steele Street. Rev. B. J. Peeler presided and outlined plans for the district rally at Guilford College, June 12 to 15. Attendees included Rev. Peeler Burlington. Georgie Clapp Elizabeth Huffines Gibsonville. Edgar Alfred Elsie Shannon Greensboro. Myrtie Davis Anna Belle Thompson High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District Christian Endeavor
Glenn Lambert
Steele Street
B. J. Peeler
Guilford College
Burlington
Georgie Clapp
Elizabeth Huffines
Gibson
Regular Meeting of Heureux Bridge Club
Mrs Stumpie Phillips entertained the Heureux Bridge Club on May 18 at her Walnut street home. The group planned to meet next Friday at Miss Lee Forward’s Thurston street home and attend a lawn supper at the YWCA. After bridge, Dot Forward won high score and an onyx vase, Annie Lee Brewer had the low score and a novelty miniature. Refreshments were served to Ruby Samuels Myrtle Phillips Carey Atkins Dot Forward Lee Forward Helen Marshall and Annie Lee Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lee Forward
Thurston Street
Dot
Annie Lee Brewer
Ruby Samuels
Myrtle Phillips
Carey Atkins
Dot Forward
Lee Forward
Helen Marshall
Palmer mother seeks pardon as Stefanoff confession ties to son
Raleigh May 18 A last minute confession by Stefanoff before his execution links four bank robberies and the Barnes killing. Mrs Nannie Palmer of High Point, Sylvan Palmer’s mother, seeks a full pardon claiming the confession corroborates her long effort to prove her son’s innocence in the Denton robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mike Stefanoff
Nannie FE. Palmer
High Point
Sylvan Palmer
Denton
Stefanoff
Bulgaria
Tayloreville
T. C. Barnes
B. G
Lester Green
A. BE. Black
Greens
Barnes
Black
Stefanoffi
Gibsonville
Durham
Randieman
W. G. Friddle
R. H. Sechrest
J. Paul Williamson
C. C. Stoker
Palmer
Bey
Southern Furniture Manufacturers to Meet in Asheville
Walter Mitchell Jr as principal speaker will head the semiannual Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association meeting in Asheville May 24 25 at Grove Park Inn. About 150 manufacturers from southern states are expected with Furniture Code Authority members present to discuss code interpretations and market outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Asheville
J. T. Ryan
Ryan
Grove Park Inn
Furniture Code Authority
Walter Mitchell, Jr
Washington
Hosiery Industry Anticipates July Shutdown
A nationwide two week hosiery shutdown in early July is likely, supported by the code authority in New York. Industry leaders view it as a stop-gap measure to stabilize demand and prices amid a weak market, preferring shutdown over reduced hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Code Authority
Philadelphia
Burt Asbury Named Editor of Zenith at Local College
Burt Asbury of this city was elected editor of the Zenith year book at High Point college by the Junior class. Emma Carr Bivens, also of this city, was elected business manager. Both have extensive journalism experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Asbury
Zenith
High Point College
Mies Emma Carr Bivens
Asbury
Revival at English Street Church Continues
Rev C H Hill of English Street M P church will lead morning service at 11 o clock. Dr J D Williams of Welch Memorial church will preach at 7:30 p m. Tonight's announcement will decide if the revival will be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hill
English Street
J. D. Williams
Welch Memorial Church
Shop committees to be named at union meeting
Election of shop committees for plants and departments will be acted upon at Friday night’s meeting of Furniture Workers Union No 1021 in the Central Labor Union Hall at 127 North Wrenn Street. Everett Morris, president of the Central Labor Union, announced the plan and noted a communication requiring member action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Workers Union
Central Labor Union
North
Wrenn Street
Everett Morris
Morris
Governor Urges Farmers to Make Agriculture More Attractive
Governor Ehringhaus told a Deep River valley audience that farming must be organized, with fair land taxes, cheaper fertilizer, and farm electrification to attract workers. He cited soil erosion as wasting today’s resources and urged a broader effort to keep North Carolina self-sufficient in key crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Deep River Valley
R. A. Winston
Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
North Carolina
Ehring+haus
Ehringhaus
Ender
Poppy Day Sets May 26 Poppy Distribution by Legion Auxiliary
High Point unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, led by poppy chairman Mrs. Jack Burris, announces volunteers will distribute memorial poppies on Poppy Day May 26. Over 35 workers, including Junior Service League members, will cover the city under captains I. T. Mann, R. R. Blackburn, H. A. Cecil, L. W. Flythe, B. W. Kirkman, Chas. M. Kephart, and Lewis Teacue. Poppies support disabled veterans and dependents. all worker efforts are unpaid. Proceeds fund relief for veterans and local rehabilitation at Oteen, NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burris
High Point
American Legion Auxiliary
Junior Service League
Burris
I. T. Mann
R. RR. Blackburn
H. A. Cecil
L. W. Flythe
B. W. Kirkman
Chas. M. Kephart
Lewis Teacue
Oteen
WN. C
Miss Paylor to Head Vets Office in North Carolina
J Shakespeare Harris of Concord will head the North Carolina Division as major general succeeding the late William A Smith. Miss S Irvin Paylor, appointed adjutant general, alongside Col John D Hodges as adjutant general. Paylor will run divisional HQ at 105 Brentley Circle and issues railroad IDs for the Chattanooga reunion June 6-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shakespeare Harris
Concord
United Confederate Veterans
North Carolina
William Alexander Smith
Homer Atkinson
S. Irvin Paylor
John David Hodges
Mocksville
Mrs J F L Walker Dies in Reidsville
Mrs J H Walker Sr 76 widow of John H Walker Sr dies suddenly at home in Reidsville after years of ill health A Rockingham county native she is survived by daughters Mrs R S Dodd and Mrs Marian Hodges sons S S D Fite gerald and J T Fitegerald a adopted daughter Eleanor Hodges Walker and many stepchildren Funeral service set for 4 30 this afternoon at the Reidsville home with interment in Greenview Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Walker, &Sr
John H. Walker, Sr
Reidsville
Walker
Rockingham County
B. McKinney
R. &. Dodd
Morrieville
Marian Hodges
Reidaville
S&s. D. Fitegerald
Savannah
J. T. Fitegerald
Deli City
Ind
Eleanor Hodges Walker
B. 8. Cummins
Ethel Walker
W. C. Phillips
R. H. Walker
J. H. Walker, Jr
W. W. Walker
W. P. Ray
North Main Street
Greenview Cemetery
One light in a window, a path to quiet love
A simple home scene is valued over glittering fame, the warm glow in a window signifies deeper affection and comfort. The message contrasts intimate, steady life with public spectacle and applause.
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Broadway
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