Maxwell Pivot in Speculation Signals North Carolina Primary Moves
Raleigh May 29 Political eyes focus on J Maxwell third man in last Saturday's Democratic primary. He would announce favor for M Broughton who led the primary. Maxwell's backers include Burgin Penel W B Murphy and Ronald Wilson backing Horton who ran second. Grady opposes second primary citing expense. Horton promises to provide material for news writers with his remark.
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Raleigh
J. Maxwell
Lastaturday
Maxwell
Conduet
M. Broughton
Rimary
Burgin Penel
W. B. Murphy
Ronald Wilson
Horton
Recital Draws 300 Plus For Mrs Merritt Pupils
More than 300 people attended a dance recital by Mrs. L. B. Merritt and her pupils at William Penn High School on Tuesday evening under Alpha Art Club sponsorship. Highlights included an interactive The Toy Shop number performed by Leon Street School first graders and six boys, with dolls and jumping like a rag doll. The full program lists pieces such as The Pool, The Gypsy Maid, Dark Eyes piano duet, The Pied Piper, Spanish Dance, Tramping, Poet-Peasant, Modern Swing, and a Waltz Medley, featuring Mrs. Merritt, Leonard Street students, and Scout troop 25.
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Merritt
William Penn High
Mrs. Merritt
Mar Brower
Gwendolyn Cobbinuet
Leonard Street First de
S. Galatia E. Lynch
Dram
Callie Holmes
Willie Magie Carter
G. Wely
J. LL Hallrees
Leonard Eet
Farm Market Report Fruits and Vegetables North Carolina
North Carolina shipping point information and Tuesday sales on major markets. Prices cover lettuce beets potatoes strawberries squash beans cabbage and greens with regional variations in New York Philadelphia Washington Boston and Charleston markets.
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North Carolina
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
New York
Market Hall
Texas
Charleston
U. S
Chicago
Southern Bliss
Calif
Idaho Russell
Idaho
Washington
Fairfax
Cleveland
Boston
Fila
S. C
Philadelphia
North
South Carolina
Norfolk
Memorial Day Barbecue at Turner's Chapel Florence
The Memorial Day barbecue is set on the grounds of Turner's Chapel A. M. E. Church in Florence and open to the public. The church trustees and Young Men's Club invite community members to attend. A Quaker Oratorical contest for top William Penn High seniors, with a $150 prize from the New York Society of Friends, will be held Friday at 8 p.m.
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George Saunders
Henry Stroud
Williard Hill
Bill Hulin
Charles Saunders
Ray Strutts
Charles McDowell
Douglas Reid
Thurman Foxx
Dwight Upton
Dewey Yarborough
Jack Albertson
Lloyd Taylor
James Thurrell
Leroy Stutts
Turner’s Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Florence
Trustees and
Youngmen’s Club
William Penn High School
New York Society of Friends
Mrs Queen Mack Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Friends announce Mrs Queen Mack has returned to 610 Mangum Avenue after a stay at Burrus Memorial Hospital and is now doing nicely.
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Queen Mack
Mangum Avenue
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Ebbo J. Mattocks Dies In Houston
Ebbo J. Mattocks of Houston Texas died after a four year illness. Funeral services were set for Eldorado Arkansas this afternoon. He was a former High Point merchant and broker in Houston real estate. Surviving siblings include Bacchus Snead s Ferry Jule Gillette Paul Eldorado and sister Mrs E B Hargett of Kinston.
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C. B. Mattocks
Ebbo J Mattocks
Houston
Tex
Eldorado
Ark
High Point
Paul
Onslow County
Bacchus Mattocks
Snead's Ferry
Jule Mattocks
Gillette
Paul Mattocks
E. B. Hargett
Kinston
Professional Musicians Attend Miss Taylor Recital at Sheraton
The Miss Elia Lou Taylor piano and voice recital drew more than 165 guests at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom Monday evening. Attendees included Clifford Bair head of the Salem College voice department with Mrs. Bair, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grady Owens with the Salem College faculty, and Miss Ella Lee Taylor cousin of Miss Elia Lou Taylor.
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Elia Lou Taylor
Sheraton Hotel
Clifford Bair
Salem College
Greensboro
High Point
Swedish steamer Torsten sinks after mine strike
The Swedish vessel Torsten of 1 204 tons sank in the Kattegat while sailing to Goteborg after hitting a mine. All 16 crew members were saved.
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Stockholm
Kattegat
Goteborg
Red Cross War Relief Drive Tops $881 Local total
Local Red Cross fundraising for Mobilization for Mercy reaches 881.59 dollars after recent contributions. Norman H. Davis urges rapid expansion beyond ten million dollars to meet refugees needs in France.
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Red Cross
Mobilization For Mercy War Relief Fund
W. T. Powell
Norman H. Davis
France
Mr. Davis
American Red Cross
W. W. Watson
Eccles Everhart
American Legion Affxiiary
American Legion Auxiliary
Billy Corrigan
F. W. Woolworth
Frances Dickson
R. D. Dickson
A A
Alfred
J. Hyman
J. W. Harriss
E. H. Covington
Welch Harriss
H. L. Brockmann
Robert [. Harris
Allen B. Welborn
J. T. Weaver
Dr. McLean RB. Leath
Thomas J. Gold
Marlow van Loan
Miss Virginia Frank
R. Amos
W. H. Slane
Charles Ee Amos
Tom J. Kearns
N. Parham
Delegates Named By Monarch Club
The High Point Monarch Club elected Buren Andrews and E Z Jones as delegates and George R B Craven and Abner H Holton as alternates to the national convention in Atlantic City July 7 to 9. A committee to study a float for the American Legion parade June 24 was formed. The Greensboro High School National Monarch band may attend. A joint meeting with several clubs at High Point City Lake was accepted. The club aims to cooperate with civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce for the Winston Salem road celebration. Roy Culler presided.
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High Point Monarch Club
Sheraton Hotel
Buren Andrews
E. Z. Jones
George RB. Craven
Abner
H. Holton
Atlantic City
H. M. Taylor
A. Coke Cecil
Abner H. Holton
American Legion
Greensboro High School
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
High Point
Asheboro
Durham
High Point City Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Winston- Salem Road
Roy Culler
Presid
Two Suits Filed in Municipal Court
Robert Bruton seeks a divorce from Le Vin Bruton on grounds of two years separation after a marriage in August 1901. Robert L. Hill, a Fairfield Road grocer, sues W. D. Greenway and Margaret Greenway for 378.68 dollars on a grocery account since July 15, 1939, with interest requested.
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Robert Bruton
Levin Bruton
Robert L. Hill
Fairfield Road
W. D. Greenway
Margaret
Annual Merchant's Association Meet Set For June 11th
The High Point Merchants' Association holds its annual meeting at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday night June 11 at 6 30. Edmund Harding of Washington NC will speak on The Art of Living. No business is to be transacted but the seven directors to be elected for three year terms will be announced. Tickets via the Association office.
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High Point Merchants’ Association
Sheraton Hotel
Edmund Harding
Washington, N. C
Harding
Merchants’ Association
Funeral Rites for Joseph D Bacon Held at Local Church
Funeral services for Joseph Daniel Bacon were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. The ceremony included pastors E H Blackard, O C Williamson, W J Bradley with mixed quartet performances. Interment followed in Burlington Cemetery.
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Joseph Daniel Bacon
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
E. H. Blackard
O. C., Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
W. J. Bradley
First Baptist Church of
Albemarle
John R. Peacock
Lawrence Matton
Dan W. Smith
J. Gurney Briggs
J. W. Austin
John
Bacon
Burlington
Funeral services for Samuel A. Clodfelter
Funeral services for Samuel A. Clodfelter 74 were conducted Tuesday at 2 30 PM from Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church. The service included songs by the Loman Trio and a church quartet, with Rev C K Gentry Rev M C Connor and Mrs C B Sullivan in charge. Interment followed in Floral Garden Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Samuel A. Clodfelter
West Davis Street
Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church
Loman
God
C. K. Gentry
M. C. Connor
J. W. Brewer
J. E. Clodfelter
M. C., Dry
B. L. Brewer
Zeno Clodfelter
Floral Garden Cemetery
Funeral Services for Wallace Delton Cable
Funeral services for Wallace Delton Cable age 25 were held at 3 PM yesterday at J S Wall residence conducted by Rev O L Ruth and Dr O C W illiamterian Church. A Pilgrim Holiness female quartet sang Does Jesus Care Sometime We'll Understand and Precious Memories. Pallbearers were Wade Pierce Leonard Owens Dorsie Carruthers Arthur Jones Joe Gashaw and Johnny Bivens. Interment followed at Floral Garden Cemetery.
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Wallace Delton Cable
J. S. Wall
Coltrane Street
O. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Holiness Church
O. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Jesus
Wade Pierce
Leonard Owens
Dorsie Carruthers
Arthur Jones
Joe Gashaw
Johnny Bivens
Floral Garden Cemetery
Rev John J Douglass to Hold General Services
Newton will host a general service tomorrow for Reverend John J Douglass aged 65 pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and former poet laureate of North Carolina. He served as a prominent figure in religious and literary circles in the state.
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Newton
LPF
John J. Douglass
First Presbyterian Church
North Carolina
Charlotte Still Remains Largest City in State
Raleigh May 29 Though the present population is unknown Charlotte remains the state's largest city. Winston Salem 79 794 holds second place. The Twin City's population grew six percent to 75 274 in 1930. Charlotte's count nears 100 000. Durham 59 751 and Greensboro 58 786 follow. Strong girls in the Women's Land Army work as timber measurers in Britain's woods. Robert Hand was fined for beating the judge who ruled against his dog in a race at Lurgan Northern Ireland.
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Raleigh
Charlotte
FE. A. Hughes
Winston-Salem
Durham
Greensboro
Women's Land Army
Britain
Lurgan
Northern Ireland
Robert Hand
J. T. Ryan Speaks To High Point Exchange Club
J T Ryan secretary of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association addressed the Guilford County Institute for Better Government at the Sheraton Hotel. He outlined aims to enroll thousands as part of a civic movement and led a round table discussion after the talk. R T Craughon presided and C V Lackey won the attendance prize.
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J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Guilford County Institute For Better Government
High Point Exchange Club
Sheraton Hotel
Mr. Ryan
Deep River Community Notes Full of Church Events and Visits
Deep River reports an adult Bible class meeting led by Joseph H. Peele with eight attendees, obituaries read, and nominating committee formed for next year. Other items include travel for anniversaries, a memorial association meeting, revival at Deep River Church, and local family visits, illnesses, and graduations.
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W. F. Wheeler
Joseph H. Peele
Nora F. Lloyd
E. J. White
Theodore Smith
E. H. Rothrock
Horteuse
Grace White
Charlotte
Cheater
Deep River Church
Murray Johnson
Greensboro
Wade Koonta
Green Street Baptist Church
High Point
Linda Gail
A. W. Yates
Elizabeth Thornton
Julia Jones
Nancy Williams
Mary Lou Thornton
Alwayne Blair
Dorothy Pilcher
James Fowler
Donald Leonard
Virginia Bamne
Mrs
Muse
Bill Kelley
Raleigh
Kelley
Lydia P. Thrift
Jane Pickett
Parks Pickett
Flossie Pickett
Liberty
Claudia Thornton
Nora Lievyd
C. R. Kiser
City Lake
Loving
T. C. Carlysle
J. J. Skeen
John Skeen
Poplar Ridge
Randolph County
Billie White
Ed Thornton
R. T. Jordan
Richardson's Department Store
Musical Program At Moose Meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose held a regular meeting at Moose Hall on North Main Street. Walter York served as governor and one new member joined. Dr C D Thompson led the entertainment with Miss Ella Lou Taylor presenting Homer Hayworth and Haworth with piano accompaniment by Miss Doris Koonce. Taylor closed with three vocal numbers. Visiting Moose W H Clark of Covington Virginia and K D Clutter of Danville Virginia invited members to visit their new quarters.
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Order of Moose
Moose Hall
North Main Street
Walter York
C. D. Thompson
Ella Lou Taylor
Homer Hayworth
Haworth
Doris Koonce
Tayior
Moose
Dr. Thompson
W. H Clark
Covington
K D. Clutter
Danville
Leonard Reunion Set for June 2 at N A Leonard Home
The Leonard family reunion, described as one of the largest in the area, will be held Sunday June 2 at N A Leonard’s home on Lexington Route 4. The day begins at 11 with a brief service, a noon lunch, and an afternoon program featuring music and a speaker to be announced.
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Thomasville
Leonard
N. A. Leonard
Lexington
Route 4
Progress on New Office Building in Thomasville
Work is progressing on a new office building on Salem Street to house the Peoples Building and Loan Association and other offices on the second floor. The completed structure will occupy the vacant Salem and West Guilford Street corner known as the Thomas property, once owned by the city founders.
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Thomasville
Salem Street
Peoples Building and Loan Association
Salem
West Guilford Street
Deep River church adds new members and social notes
New members Garland Blair family Ralph Thornton and Mrs C E Thornton celebrate birthdays at home. Garden club members tour Greensboro gardens ending at Mrs P R Jackson for lunch. Miss Cleo Lowe visits Burlington. Hilly and Nina Wilson visit Raleigh relatives. Local residents attend events in High Point Archdale Burlington Statesville and Greensboro with family and friends. Volney Horney recovers from illness. Mumps keeps him home a week.
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High Point
Deep River
Cleo Lowe
Burlington
Bondurant
C. FE. Thornton
Ralph Thornton
C. E. Thornton
Oriana James
Catherine James
H. C. Briggs
Hilly
Nina Wilson
Raleigh
K. Jackson
A. C. Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Archdale
Co. L. Jackson
Billy Wilson
Statesville
Dora M. Horney
St. Leo's Hospital
Greensboro
Volney Horney
UNC Women's Dean Honored for National Defense Council
Greensboro May 29 Miss Harriett Elliott dean of Women's College at the University of North Carolina will travel to Washington as a member of President Roosevelt's National Defense Council. Elliott, a political science teacher since 1918, was active in the suffrage movement and became dean in 1925. She attended a White House conference on Children in Democracies and helped discuss unemployment among young women. She also led Democratic party circles, chaired the legislative committee of the American Association of University Women, and presided over the North Carolina Social Service Conference this year.
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Greensboro
Harriett Elliott
Woman's College
University of North Carolina
Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense Council
Miss Elliott
White House
America
North Carolina
T* American Association of University Women
Martin Will Push Whiskey Fight In 1944 Primaries
Lexington May 29 A. Martin who ran third in the Democrat lieutenant governor primary promised to carry on his fight against liquor in the 1944 primaries possibly as a gubernatorial candidate. He said he would support J. M. Beaghton for governor and R. L. Harris for lieutenant governor in the ram off primary.
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Lexington
J. M. Beaghton
Raleigh
Covernor
R. L. Harris
Robbers
Leutenant
Charlotte Woman Killed in Shelby Auto Accident
Charlotte woman Frances Betts Smith, 25, died when the car she rode in struck a bridge abutment between Shelby and Forest City and burst into flames. Driver W. H. Ferris, also from Charlotte, survived injuries and was hospitalized. Mrs Smithnative of Athens Georgia is survived by her husband Robert Smith and three children.
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Shelby
Frances Betts Smith
Charlotte
Forest Civ
Wade Hatcher
W. H. Ferris
Ferris
Charlotte Hospital
Red Cross Drive Nears Halfway Mark in Thomasville
Thomasville officials report the Red Cross drive for European relief is nearing $500 of the $1,900 local goal. The drive aims to raise the full target within the week to aid stricken countries.
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Thomasville
Red Cross
Thomasville Forms First Negro Boy Scout Troop
In Thomasville on May 29 a meeting at Saint Marka Negro Methodist Church led to organizing the first Negro Boy Scout troop. About 30 Negro boys signed to join, showing strong interest in scout activities. Organizers also hope to start a girl scout troop at the church.
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Thomasville
Saint Marka Negro Methodist Church
Market Report From Chicago May 29
Chicago report notes Butter steady at 1 161 609 and Creamery at 91 with a 251 4 score. other prices unchanged. Egos quoted at 42.4387. market overall steady with prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Creamery
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Willing Workers Club
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Miss Taylor
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Merchant's Association
J.J. Douglass
Fortune Magazine
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Fortune
Better Government Institute
Deep River News
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Homer Haworth
U.N.C. Women’s
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Martin
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John Payne
Roland Young
Broadhurst
Fright Angel
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Dennis Morgan
Paramount
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