Death Claims J. W. Kinsey At 65 In High Point
John W. Kinsey, 65, died at his home 1114 English Street at 1 45 PM after a three year illness. He moved to High Point in 1925 from Smoaks South Carolina. Survived by widow Mary Smoak four daughters four sons one grandchild one brother and one half sister. Funeral plans not yet set.
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John W. Kinsey
English Street
Mr. Kimsey
High Point
Smoaks
8.C
Williams Veneer Company
Danbury
J. E
Martha Jones Kimsey
Mary Smoak
Ida
Lelia
Chessie
Addie Kimsey
Herold V
Jack A. Luther M
Delma Kimesey
B. C. Kimsey
Branchville
D. C
Joella Hoffman
Orangeburg
8. C
Record of Hoey Upheld in Talks Rally
Four speakers at Hoey headquarters on South Main Street argued to retain Clyde R. Hoey while challenging Dr. Ralph W. McDonald’s stance. D C MacRae introduced John D. Biggs who criticized McDonald’s plan to drop the state banking commission.
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Hoey
Ralph W. McDonald
Winston-Salem
Clyde R. Hoey
Shebby
South Main Street
D. C. MacRae
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank
McDonald
State Banking Commission
R. E. Ranson
MacRae
Raymond Parker
Jackson
Budget Bridal Outfits Present Smart Inexpensive Gowns
New York tips show brides can achieve a stylish budget wedding with affordable gowns and adaptable outfits. starched lace or organdy dresses in white or pastel shades, with practical costs like 39.50 for a gown and 29.95 for a matron of honor dress.
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New York
Lelong
Parker Delivers Principal Address With Convincing Speech
Parker gave the principal address and Mrs. Parker spoke to an appreciative audience. Her father was a Confederate soldier and she argued against bringing in an outsider from Illinois who attended school with Black students, asserting North Carolinians should honor him with the highest gift.
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Parker
Ilino
Dwarf asawift Nest Construction in Egypt
A short observation notes the dwarf asawift of Egypt builds a nest on palm leaves and glues its eggs to the nest to keep them from falling.
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Asawift
Egypt
Relief workers drop in number
A government report shows a decline of 409,169 relief workers from March 7 to May 16, with 3,449,146 at work in mid May. WPA workers dropped by 613,531, CCC enrollment fell, but 248,122 more people were employed by other government agencies to offset losses.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Civilian Conservation Corps
Sentencing in Richmond Attack Case Highlights Youth
In Richmond on May 29 Judge Ernest H. Wells sentenced four young men James A. Brooks Oliver Darden Stephen Bohannan and Samuel Overby to five years in the penitentiary with three years suspended for good behavior for attacking a 22 year old former ward of the state. The youths aged 23 to 26 were told the sentence was lightened due to their age.
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Richmond
South Richmond
James A. Brooks
Oliver Darden
Stephen Bohannan
Samuel Overby
Ernest H. Wells
Brooks
Overby
Potatoes prices and stock reports from Chicago market
U S Department of Agriculture reports Chicago potato prices and stock levels. Listings include Bliss Triumphs Mississippi Alabama California russets and whites with varying grades, prices, and stock status. Demand fair to good but slightly lower, supplies moderate, old stock steady to light.
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U. S. Dept. Agri
Bliss Triumphs
Mississippi US
Alabama
Louisiana US
Texas
Louisiana
California
Colorado
Michigan
Green Mountains
Minnesota
Bliss
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Capetown Arrives in Gibraltar With Exiled Emperor
The British cruiser Capetown reached Gibraltar on May 29 carrying fugitive Emperor Hailee Selassie from Palestine. The arrival marks the bearer’s transit amid ongoing political tension.
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Gibraltar
Capetown
Hailee Selassie
Palestine
Expect Additional WPA Funds for Lexington Schools
In Lexington and Thomasville, county schools will receive about $30,168 more from the federal WPA, boosting total construction funding to roughly $187,000. The extra grant covers unforeseen rock quantities and extended power and water lines found after work began, as reported by Rep. Walter Lambeth to Supt. Paul F P Evans.
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Lexington
Walter Lambeth
Paul FP. Evans
WPA
Washington
Thomasville
Rehabilitation Work To End Soon In Greensboro
Greensboro relief head said Red Cross tornado rehabilitation should finish by mid June. Director Clarence F. Rowland reported 640 cases closed and 141 still open with expenditures between 80 000 and 90 000 dollars.
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Greensboro
Red Cross
Clarence F. Rowland
Relief Organization
Rowland
Asheboro School Board Holds Call Meeting
Asheboro May 29 report by Superintendent Reginald Turner notes condition of school buildings and grounds. Discussion covered repairs and a very successful year with anticipation of an even better one when classes move to the new building next year.
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Asheboro
Speal
Reginald Turner
Turner
Turner Announces City Library Fund Reaches State Standards
Reginald Turner superintendent of schools announces that via the Etwieck Memorial Fund the city school library has been raised to state standards. About 180 books were acquired for the collection.
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Asheboro
Reginald Turner
Plumbers Plan Solder Skill Contest in Tacoma
Delegates at the Washington state convention of Master Plumbers in Tacoma organized a contest to show soldering skill after a joke about forgetting tools. The session was briefly adjourned and visitors were admitted before the contest was suddenly called off as the plumbers had forgotten.
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Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Welch Named Captain Of Lexington Grid Team
Fred Welch, star back for Lexington high school, was elected captain of the 1936 team by the squad at a Thursday meeting. He can play quarterback or halfback and was chosen near unanimously. Lewis Green was elected alternate captain and may move to halfback next year.
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Lexington
Spelal
Fred Welch
Lexington High School
Welch
Lewis Green
Memorial Day Observed in Asheboro Ceremonies Scheduled
Memorial Day will be observed in Asheboro with pinl ceremonies by the American Legion the American Legion Auxiliary the Sons of the Legion and one auxiliary at the cemetery. Graves of ex servicemen and war mothers will be decorated. A brief service will be held and Dr C G Smith will give a short address Mrs James Neely to read an appropriate verse followed by moments of silent prayer.
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Asheboro
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Cere
C. G. Smith
James Neely
New Mama Cannot Defend Title in Southern Golf
Officials wondered if Mrs. George Brantley of Jacksonville Florida would defend her 1935 championship at the southern women's tournament. She replied by wire that she is a new mother and cannot play next week, ending the question.
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Oklahoma City
George Brantley
Jacksonville
Fla
Case Postponed in Fatally Stabbing Case
The fate of Lila Mae Woodward, 22, charged with fatally stabbing her father BE Woodward, will not be placed with a jury until the August term of superior court. A continuance was agreed to yesterday.
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Goldsboro
Lila Mae Woodward
J. Woodward
Superior Court
Worker killed in SP tunnel blast at Lamone
One worker died and two were missing after a premature dynamite blast in the Southern Pacific tunnel at Lamone near Dunsmuir California.
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Dunsmuier
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Lamoine
Rat Poison Sale At City Hall Tomorrow Afternoon
Rat poison approved for exterminating rodents will be on sale tomorrow afternoon at City Hall from 1 until 4 o'clock. Government approved product offered to the public in a local government sale event.
Williams Ends Life at Grist Mill Near Goldsboro
Wayne County officers were informed that Albert Williams, 70, shot himself to death last night at his grist mill located 16 miles southeast of Goldsboro. Sheriff Paul Garrison said Williams had been in ill health for several weeks.
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Goldsboro
Wayne County
Albert Willams
Paul Garrison
Williams
Saturday Challenge Day In High Point
Banks in High Point will be closed or at their polling places on June 6 between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m. This notice informs residents about altered banking access during the election day period.
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High Point
Lutheran Synod Concludes Meet Seeks Council Affiliate
The North Carolina Evangelical Lutheran synod wrapped a three day convention in Hickory on May 29 deciding to join the state council of churches in a consultative relationship. The proposal's approval rests with the church executive board.
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Hickory
North Carolina Evangelical Lutheran Synod
State Council of Churches
Council of Churches
Asheboro Minister Found Dead in Home Outhouse
The body of George A. Laus, a retired minister, was found in an outhouse at his Asheboro home. Officials ruled death by his own action, noting a period of declining health. Survived by four siblings including Laughlin family members in Greensboro and Newport, Va.
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Asheboro
George A. Laus
W. L. Lambert
Mr. Lin
Laughlin
Greensboro
Cedar Falls
Indianapolis
Jane A. Laughlin
Newport Va
Harvard's Chances Dimmed By Injuries At A A A Track Meet
Harvard's hopes were dampened as star Milton Green suffered a leg injury delaying events at the 60th annual A A A track and field championships. Cornell, with Green’s setback, moved into a favored position as hundreds of athletes from three colleges gathered for the competition.
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Adelphia
Harvard
Milton Green
Cornell
Feld
Green
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