Chinqua Penn estate near Reidsville opened for garden tours
A Garden Club of North Carolina visit showcases the Chinqua Penn Plantation two miles NW of Reidsville. The estate features a Swiss-style lodge group, a seven five foot clock tower, a rock garden, a Chinese temple over a pool, a kneeling granite camel and horse, a tea room, and a Y shaped mansion with a grand music room.
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North Carolina State graduation speakers and estate tour
The article describes North Carolina State College graduation day plans with Dr. Tigert to give the commencement address and Dr. Wickey to preach the baccalaureate sermon. It also tours the campus interiors, including the library mezzanine, an organ in a mixing chamber, Italian garden features, a Dutch windmill under construction, and elegant dining rooms.
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North Carolina State College
Dr. Tigert
University of Florida
Wickey
Board of Education
United Lutheran Churches of America
Home tour at Penn plantation charms visitors with mirrors and art
Francis Womack narrates a visit to a plantation display at Jeff and Betsy Penn's site. The author notes a mirrored ladies powder room and a gate monogrammed J B. Wrought copper figures and symbolic carvings greet guests as they depart, reflecting local whimsy and rustic elegance.
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Mrs. Penn
Mr. Penn
Francis Womack
Major League Leaders From May 25 Baseball Scores
The report lists top players by category across leagues with names like Hornsby Arlett and Klein leading batting, runs, and RBIs. Notable marks include Arlett 46 hits and 36 RBIs for the Phillies, and Cronin Gehrig Simmons among leaders in various categories.
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Cubs
Arlett
Phillies
Klein
L. Waner
Pirates
Bartell
Herman
Robins
Davie
Worthington
Braves
Orsatti
Cardinals
Ablett
Stroen
Comorosky
Berger
Simmons
Athletics
Cochrane
Cochrand
Cronin
Senators
Gehrig
Yankees
Hite
Averill
Indians
War of 1812 Relic Emerges From Sacket Harbor
In Watertown New York the remains of the gunboat Jefferson reveal blackened sides for the first time in 118 years as about 18 inches of the 40 foot hull rise above the water due to a low Sacket Harbor water level.
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N. Y
Sacket Harbor
Jefferson
National Cotton Week Proclaimed In North Carolina
Gov. O Max Gardner issues a proclamation urging all North Carolinians to support National Cotton Week from June 1 to 6. The document was made public at the American Cotton Manufacturers association office and stresses cotton as a major farm crop and a large employer in the state.
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Mixup in Memphis Family Ties Ends in Marital Cousin Links
Read ads reveal an estate matter where Hattie A Hill administrators the will of W Hill of Gail County North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by May 26 1932 and debtors are urged to settle immediately. The notice is signed by attorney BE Smith and dated May 26 1931. The text also notes familial marriages linking John Carroll and Mary to cousins Annie Costello and Jim Costello, creating complex kinship ties.
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John Carroll
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Mary
Annie Costello
Jim Costello
Jim
W. Hill
Gail County
North Carolina
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BE. H. Smith
Atty
Resolution to pay costs for arson case at Samarcand facility
Representative Spence introduced a joint resolution in the House to authorize payment of expenses incurred by incarcerating and trying 16 girls tied to arson at Samarcand state institution for delinquent girls. Total expenses listed include $1,610.41 plus damages, jail costs, board, clothes, and other small items.
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Raleigh
May
Spence
Moore
Robeson
Rolpsol County
Moore County
Boxing wrap up shows late night results across cities
In Chicago, Au burn outpointed Gorilll Jones of Akron. In Pittsburgh, Tommy Freeman beat Buel McTiernan. Milwaukee saw Tiger Boy Mams defeat Courtney. Minneapolis featured Art Lasky knocking out Angus Mc Donald. The Iowa legislature ne ering a bill to fix the size eggs.
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Chicago
Bucky Lawless
Auburn
N. Y
Gorilll Jones
Akron
Pittsburgh
Tommy Freeman
Hot Springs
Ark
Buel McTiernan
Milwaukee
Tiger Boy Mams
Courtney
Oklahoma City
Minneapolis
Art Lasky
Neapolis
Angus McDonald
Winnipeg
Man
Iowa
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Chinqua-Penn Plantation
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Happy Lawson
Paramount Theater
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Coats
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Efird’s
Sale
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Efird’s Department Store
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