That Boy Who Was to Marry Me Faces His Father
Susan Carey, secretly in love with Bob Dunbar, confronts his father’s warning that marrying into wealth would ruin Bob’s life. After a tense scene, Susan seeks advice from friend Ray Flannery and debates choosing love over security while continuing plans for a quiet wedding and a Montana ranch future.
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Susan Carey
Bob Dunbar
Denise Ackroyd
Bob
Susan
Ernest Heath
Heath
New York
Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Montana
Aunt Jessie
Jessie
Illinois
Ray Flannery
Ray
Miss Smith
Jack Waring
Sky Webb
Mamma
Sky
O. K
Pressure for Nepotism Law Grows as House Payroll Ties Revealed
Washington May 21 The disclosure of a large number of relatives on the congressional payroll sparks calls for an anti nepotism law. Rep Mitchell's bill draws hearings though a vote is unlikely before conventions. April payrolls show a net shrinkage but many in laws remain on clerk hires across multiple delegations.
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Washington
House
Lindsay Warren
House Committee On Accounts
J. R. Mitchell
Dem
Tenn
Civil Service
Kansas
Sparks
Rep
Lambertson
McGugin
Strong
Nebraska
Howard
Rep. Shallemberger
Rep. Morehead
M. Morehead
Mitchell
Paris Air Raid and War News on May 21 1918
German aviators struck Paris causing 13 deaths and extensive property damage while rail lines near the city suffered limited harm. cholera appeared in Astrakhan and Caspian regions as Russia endured wartime strain. The U S field army of about 200000 men was organized and serving in France.
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Pikas
Paris
Russia
Astrakhan
Caspian Sea
War Department
U. S
France
Worldly Mother Modern Daughter Exchange Lovers Secret
A witty dialogue reveals a mother pressuring a rich old man while the daughter admits feigning love to secure marriage. The exchange hints at social ambition and brisk matrimonial stakes.
Couldnt Last She and He Story Reflects Rejection
A brief quoted interaction shows a woman stating seven proposals before acceptance and a man acknowledging luck ran out. The snippet captures a dating moment with a chiding tone typical of Tit-Bits humor.
Cleaning leather with ammoniac and water method
To remove oil and grease from leather, dab the spots carefully with set ammoniac and let stand for a while, then wash with clear water.
Corrinne Plans Long Trip With Sue And Sarah
Corrinne shares exciting plans to leave town for England and possibly Paris, leaving three months for Harry’s firm assignment. Sue and Sarah join in but Sue feels uneasy about mounting bills and the shopping spree. The scene shifts to a restaurant where conversations drift to a modern social clash over money and marriage.
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Harry
Corrinne
Sue
Sarah
Mrs. Merryman
Jack
Corrine
Nuns Dedicate Cloister Lives Under Poor Clare Vows
In Memphis on May 21 fifteen nuns prepare to vow cloistered life at the Poor Clares monastery five miles north of the city. Bishop Alphonse J Smith ordains the separation from secular contact with dialogue only through grilled windows. Abbess Sister Mary Annetta leads the order with Rev Mother Francis assisting from Evansville Indiana. Applications reportedly came from Bronx New York and wealthy families seeking a vow of poverty and prayer.
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Memphis
Alphonse J. Smith
Tennessee
Poor Clares
Uique
Mary Annetta
Frayser Station
Francis
Evansville
Ind
Bronx
New York
Melvin White known as Corn Crackers dies at 74
Shelby North Carolina May 21 Melvin L White longtime North Carolina newspaper contributor under the pen name Corn Cracker born in Tennessee came to North Carolina in 1882 He taught for 45 years died at home after a brief illness aged 74 He is survived by his widow and seven children
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Shelby
N. C
Melvin L. White
North Carolina
Polkville
Tennessee
Burlington truck driver freed after coroner finds Hawkins death
C H McPherson of Burlington was charged with murder over the death of 60 year old Bill Hawkins of Bessemer City who was struck by the truck trailer. Hawkins died after the collision near Gastonia. McPherson posted 5000 bond and was released pending further proceedings. the truck belongs to a Burlington transfer company.
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Gastonia
N. C
C. H. McPherson
Burlington
Bill Hawkins
Bessemer City
McPherson
Burlington Transfer Company
Marine Oil seeks North Main filling station permit
The Marine Oil Company has applied to erect a filling station on North Main Street between Howell and E Ray streets. The City Council will consider the application at the next regular meeting on June 1 in the City Hall Council Room. City Clerk Lois Welborn signs the notice dated May 18, 1932.
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Marine Oil Company
North Main Street
Howell and
E. Ray Streets
Lois Welborn
Bank cashier charged overstepped loan limit after bank failure
Winston Salem court records show Taylor M. Simpson former cashier at Peoples National Bank faced suit filed by W H Spradlin receiver against United States Fidelity and Guaranty for 25000 dollars. The complaint states Simpson loaned H W Spaugh 29800 dollars when bank capital was under 175000 dollars, exceeding the 10 percent limit.
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Winston-Salem
Taylor M. Simpson
Peoples National Bank
H. W. Spaugh
W. H. Spradlin
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Simpson
Spaugh
Pedestrian bumper on British truck aids safety
The article notes a large forward roller on a British motor truck called a pedestrian bumper that revolves backward to shove pedestrians away from the wheels. It mentions cigarette paper made from linen with calcium and cites 1932 congressional appropriations totaling 4,674,073,917. It also identifies the royal antelope or dik dik as a tiny West African mammal about 12 inches tall.
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Congress
West Africa
Whispers Fade as Court Bans Campaign Talk in Store
Hymie Cantor tells court Moe Diamond spread gossip in a store and punched him in the corridors, an injunction issued. In Culpeper, Sheriff Hatcher and Miller share a shoe bill despite opposite leg conditions. In Buenos Aires, creditors win permission to seize Lombardos assets if funds exist.
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Detroit
Hymie Cantor
Moe Diamond
Buenos Aires
Carlos Lombardos
Lombardos
Leavenworth Student, Geneva Coon, Graduates With Top Grades
Leavenworth Kansas Geneva L Coon completed high school with perfect scores across all four years earning 100 percent in every subject. Her achievement spotlights dedication and scholastic excellence within the local school community.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Geneva L. Coon
Cure for stuttering in children by patient guidance
Olive Roberts Barton argues stuttering in children often fades with time and proper handling. She notes gland theories exist but emphasizes natural psychological transitions, imitation, and fear as causes. Parents should provide sleep, encourage calm activities, avoid scolding, and model slow speech without labeling the child a case.
Love Talk in London Opinion Fragment
A brief quoted exchange shows Amsel and a youth with playful banter about affection. The line compares love to the ocean and includes a humorous rebuke about pouring words into the ear.
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Amsel
London
Experiments Seek Low Nicotine Tobacco Plant
Researchers work on genetic modifications to create a tobacco plant with minimal nicotine content to protect smokers from the poison. The project explores altering metabolic pathways to reduce addictive compound levels while preserving usable leaf production.
Carolina News Briefs Highlights Industry Slowdown and Wood Campaign
Nathan A. Gregg reports a 30 day recession in industrial action. Carolina millwork manufacturers discuss launching a campaign for the use of southern grown wood. The Bank of Lexington consolidates with Commercial Savings loan into the Commercial Bank of Lexington with capital of 119000 dollars, 91000 dollars surplus, and 200000 dollars undivided profits.
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Charlotte
N. C
Nathan A. Gregg
Carolinas
Lexington
Bank of Lexingto and
Commercial Agg Savings Loan
Commercial Bank
O Lexington
Nursing graduates named from Presbyterian Hospital School
New York reported Catherine Green of Star North Carolina and Blanc C Spivey of Rich Square North Carolina are among this year’s graduates of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in New York.
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New York
Catherin Green
Star, N. C
Blanc C. Spivey
Rich Square
N. C
Presbyterian Hospital Schoo
Lutheran Synod Resolution Presented to President
A resolution urging a national day of prayer for poorer nations was passed by the Southern Conference of the Lutheran Synod in North and was presented to President Truman by Governor C. Max Gard during his visit.
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Washington
The
Lutheran Synod
North A
C. Max Gard
Drunk Driver Arrested After Striking Officer In Shelby
Job Sims allegedly drove while intoxicated and hit Policeman Marshall Moo causing serious injuries, then rammed several parked cars while attempting to flee the scene in Shelby North Carolina.
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Shelby, N. C
Job Sims
Marshall Moo
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