City Council postpones tour to plan municipal administration
City officials met with City Manager E. M. Knox for a long session to shape the municipal government structure. The council postponed a tour of properties and planned a Tuesday session to name department heads and outline administrative positions. A tour of remaining properties including the lake pump station filtration plant sewage plant and city garage followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Knox
Millis
Grayson
Friddle
Jones
Knox
Largest meteorite found in Tangapanika region
A land surveyor in Tangapanika South Africa reports the discovery of a meteorite weighing about 80 tons. The iron nickel mass is described as the largest yet found in the area and a significant astronomical find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangapanika
South Africa
Navy Enlists Twelve in May at High Point Station
Navy recruiting officer R F Edmiston announces 12 men enlisted for May, the month’s quota. North Carolinians include Clarence I Douglass Raleigh Walter L Barnes Durham James C Polk Charlotte S Kenneth Eady Monroe Harold R Torrence Cornelius LeRoy L Page Gastonia John G Cope Mocksville Mason Bowman Colfax James D Rowe New Bern. They train at Naval Training Station Hampton Roads Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Edmiston
High Point Navy
Clarence I. Douglass
Raleigh
Walter L. Barnes
Durham
James C. Polk
Charlotte
S. Kenneth Eady
Monroe
Harold R. Torrence
Cornelius
LeRoy L. Page
Gastonia
John G. Cope
Mocksville
Mason
Veteran Showman Al Barnes Seriously Ill in Pleural Pneumonia
Indio California May 23. Al G Barnes longtime showman, age 68, is seriously ill after a severe pleural pneumonia attack following a visit to his ranch near Indio. Physicians say he has a chance of recovery.
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Indio
Calif
al G. Barnes
Mary Riley Sorry She Couldn’t Inflict More Punishment
In Lancaster Mary Riley 41 expresses remorse after kicking a policeman during a car stop. She was in a vehicle driven by Guy W. Eckman when officers pulled over to search for liquor and she jumped out and kicked shins.
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Lancaster
Mary Riley
Guy W. Eckman
Mary
Miss Margaret White Wins State Music Contest at High Point College
Miss Margaret White of Greensboro took first in the piano division of the state wide music contest at High Point College hosted by the college music department. Miss Jacque Gwynn Winston Salem won in voice and Miss Lucia Linville Kernersville captured violin. Winners receive one-year scholarships in the college music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret White
Geensboro
Jacque Gwynn
Winston
Lucia Linville
Kernersville
Greensboro
High Point College
Winston Salem
E. B. Stimson
Charles F. Tomlinson
Ada Blair
Ira Hensley
City Churches Plan Normal Sunday Services City churches outline regular Sunday services with visiting ministers at Calvary M E and Hilliard Memorial.
Regular services will be held at most city churches tomorrow with pastors in their pulpits. Calvary M E and Hilliard Memorial Baptist will have visiting preachers Rev W A Newell at Calvary morning and Rev L F Tuttle at Calvary evening. Grover H Jones will lead Hilliard Memorial 11 A M service. Various churches set schedules including Central Friends, First M P, West End Baptist, First Presbyterian, and Church of Christ with special programs, vesper services and commencement considerations. Memorial Wesley Memorial Methodist plans both morning and evening sermons by Rev G Ray Jordan. Church school times and youth meetings listed.
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Calvary M. E
Hilliard Memorial Baptist
W. A.newell
Greensboro
Calvary Church
L. F. Tuttle
Wesley Memorial
Grover H. Jones
Hilliard Memorial
Central Friends Central Friends Church
Archdale Playground
Tom A. Sykes
Brotherhood
Horace Haworth
M. P
R. L Farmer
Supt
C. R. Hinshaw
West End Baptist
West End
First Presbytrian
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Haddon Nabers
Dan W. Smith
Church School
Thomasville
Baptist First
A. B. Conrad
Christ
Teachers’ Institute
Calvary Methodist
Calvary
H. Holton
W. F. Plemming
Manly
W. A. Newell
Wesley Memorial Church
Brother Tuttle
Board of Stewards
Church of Christ
North Hamilton Street
Bible School
J. A. Mizelle
Jesus
W. Barton Quarles
St. Edward's
C. E. Murphy
St. Edward's Catholic Church
East Green Street
St. Mary's
Whitsunday
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
North Main
Far
Epworth League
To Hold Revival Meeting Here
Rev W Moon of Ft Meade Florida will conduct a revival at the Community Chapel on Asheboro street Tuesday evening with daily services at 7 30 p m. The evangelist is a well known preacher of the old fashioned gospel and plans to conduct revival services as in former days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moon
Ft. Meade
Fla
Asheboro Street
Chic sale tests news figures in Northwestern poll
Chicago May 23 The Daily Northwestern survey paired celebrities in a popularity test among 20 male students 20 female students and 10 professors. Al Capone beat Rudy Vallee 37 to 13 Clara Bow beat John D Rockefeller 37 to 13 Jack Dempsey over Bishop Cannon 44 to 6 Bobby Jones over Sousa 43 to 7 Peggy Joyce beat Florence Robinett by 34 to 16.
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Daily
Northwestern
Northwestern University
Alphonse Capone
Rudy Vallee
Rudy
Clara Bow
John D. Rockefeller
James Cannon, Jr
Jack Dempsey
Bobby Jones
John Philip Sousa
Peggy Joyce
Florence Robinett
University
War on traffic violators expands in Greensburg district
Magistrate W. F. Crayton issued fines in Greensburg for improper rights improper licenses and general disregard of traffic laws. Lieutenant T. A. Early announced a April report that arrests would continue with nine cases for improper rights two for traffic violations and one for an improper license all on the Reidsville highway near Waltons garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District
W. F. Crayton
Greensburg
T. A. Early
Lieut. Early
G. R. Duncan
R. 8
Harris
Reidsville
Walton
White Oak
Charles Caviness
George Strader
J. P. Warren
J. C. Reynolds
L. E. Bush
H. G. Coleman
S. B. Smith
J. H. Apple
George Kellam
J. B. Pickard
Flexible phonograph record mailed in envelope
Wilmington report says J J Warner of Du Pont has marketed a thin flexible phonograph record no thicker than blotting paper that can carry any message and survive being walked on or run over by a truck. It is mailed in a large envelope to wives sweethearts superiors or radio performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
J. J. Warner
du Pont Company
Harry F. McCarthy Died After Brief Illness
Harry F. McCarthy, 55, president of the International Grain Company, died last night in Minneapolis after a brief illness. The business leader was recognized for steering the firm through challenging markets. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Hw. F. M'Carthy
Minneapolis
Harry F. McCarthy
International Grain Company
Notaries Public Commissioned in Raleigh Area
List of new notaries public commissioned in Raleigh region includes Miss Mamie L. Barnette Roxboro E Stewart Cole Durham R E Cummings Greensboro N L Garner High Point J C C Graham Erwin Miss Sue Roberts Charlotte L Rob erson Louisburg and Miss Virginia Daré Tyson Ayden with date May 23 with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mamie L. Barnette
Roxboro
E. Stewart Cole
Durham
R. E. Cummings
Greensboro
N. L. Garner
High Point
J. CC
Graham
Erwin
Sue Roberts
Charlotte
L. Roberson
Louisburg
Virginia Daré Tyson
Ayden
Game Warden L W Beach Found Dead Near Palmetto Bluff
The body of L W Beach, a special game warden, was found in woods near Palmetto Bluff after he failed to return home. His dog also lay dead. Officers believe poachers shot him while aiming at deer.
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Beaufort
8. C
L. W. Beach
Palmetto Bluff
No-Divorce Law Highlighted On Man Island
London reports that the Isle of Man requires a special bill for each divorce. After council approval it goes to the house of keys, to London for royal assent, then to the open air Tynwald court for promulgation.
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London
Isle of Man
House of Keys
Tynwald Court
British Army personnel total 148,000 excluding India
The article states the British Army total, excluding India, stands at 148 000 men. No further context or dates are provided.
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India
Attempted Kidnap of 18-Year-Old Girl Here
Three men tied to an alleged kidnap attempt on Myrtle King 18 of 429 Tate Street were held in city jail on weapons and disorderly conduct charges after a reported abduction attempt on South Wrenn Street. Miss King and escorts were pursued by a car on North Main Street near Rialto theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le King
Wrenn Street
Myrtle King
Tate Street
South Wrenn Street
T. R. Stone
Branson Stone
Fort Eustis
Roy L. Southern
Ennis Street
Rialto Theater
North Main Street
Miss King
James Smith
Sherwood Sorrell
Virginia
Robinson Attacks Administration Spokesmen in Senate
Senator Robinson of Arkansas denounces administration spokesmen and so called pennpaper organs for trying to humanize Hoover with trivial stories. He argues campaign efforts favor special groups over the general public and notes close White House ties to many spokesmen. He cites a puppy story as an example of "humanizing Hoover" and mocks a bedtime story secretary as emblematic of elite efficiency.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Red Cross
Plane photograph reveals earth curvature across South America
A photo taken from an airplane over South America purportedly shows the curvature of the earth. The report notes a 320 mile span in the view and mentions a sensitive plate being involved, though details are unclear.
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South America
Administratrix Notice of Duffy Benson Estate
Administratrix announces qualification as executrix of Duffy Benson deceased of Guilford North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by May 23 1932 or be barred. Debtors should pay promptly. Mrs D B Benson administratrix of E H Smith attorney.
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Duffy Benson
Guilford
North Carolina
Senate
D. B. Benson
pAamrs
Aioe
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