Children's Day Matinee At Welch Field Show
West's World's Wonder Shows plans a Saturday matinee with forty attractions opening at 1 p.m. Free acts, a show-band, and sunshine are promised for High Point schoolchildren. An orphan outreach is being arranged. The Coney Island troupe performs daily on Welch Field before moving to Norfolk, Virginia, after a 33 week tour.
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West
Frank West
Welch Field
High Point
Coney Island
Norfolk
Buddha statue in Beppu Japan stands as city landmark
One of the world’s largest Buddhas rises in Beppu Japan as a gift from a wealthy businessman. The statue is 80 feet tall and 63 feet in circumference marking a major local landmark and tourist draw.
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Beppu
Japan
S S S Nature Strength Promoter Ad
An old advertisement claims S S S builds strength and red blood using fresh vegetable drugs. It touts a 160 year history and easy assimilation with pleasant taste and many unsolicited testimonials. It urges readers to try the tonic for healthier bodies.
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S.S.S
Santa Maria eruption ends as Guatemalan official reports cease
Guatemalan minister of promotion says the Santa Maria eruption has ceased after a visit to El Palmar and surrounding zones. Heavy rains hinder casualty estimates. authorities report 45 possible deaths and up to 1 million dollars in farm losses. Twenty one bodies recovered at El Palmar. 25 000 residents affected.
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Guatemala City
el Palmar
Santa Maria
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
San Felipe
Island of lava encloses trapped people near Santa Maria
D. G. Richardson of Mexican Aviation reports seeing an island surrounded by rising lava during a flight over the volcano area. He describes men, women, and children on the island with no escape unless Santa Maria grants mercy, a memory he expects to endure.
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D. G. Richardson
Mexican Aviation Company
Associated Press
Volcano
Santa Maria
Voorhees Wins First Prize At State Fair
Louis F Voorhees architect of High Point won first prize for the best group of paintings at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh two weeks ago. He is a pupil of Hugh Breckenridge and heads the Emerywood art school. Mrs R P Roger of Archdale road took two second prizes with dog pictures.
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Raleigh
Louis F. Voorhees
High Point
Voorhees
Hugh Breckenridge
Gloucester
Mass
North Carolina
Lifespan Averages for Common Birds
The text lists average life spans for several birds including the wren three years robin twelve blackbird twelve quail fifteen pigeon twenty sparrow forty goose fifty parrot sixty crow swan and eagle one hundred.
A Safe Way To End Baby's Cold
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Moffett's Teethina for babies at first sign of cough or cold. It claims to cleanse the stomach, neutralize acid, regulate liver and bowels, and boost strength to fight illness. Sold by druggists for 30 cents with a free sample and Baby Book offer.
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Dr. Moffett
C. J. Moffett Co
Dept
Columbus, Ga
Ritz Theatre 10 Reopens With Two Men and a Maid
The Ritz Theatre reopens tomorrow featuring Tiffany Stahl’s Two Men and a Maid. Filming of the Moroccan desert scenes used live extras including pack burros tramps sheiks and French Foreign Legion soldiers to recreate the locale with technical adviser Louis Van den Ecker and director George Archainbaud ensuring authentic atmosphere. Cast includes William Collier Jr Alma Bennett Eddie Gribbon and George E. Stone.
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French Foreign Legion
Tiffany Stahl
Louis van den Ecker
Foreign Legion
George Archainbaud
Africa
William Collier
Alma Bennett
Eddie Gribbon
George E. Stone
Ritz Theatre
Rotary hears W. Chase Idol on Rotary aims at ethics
W. Chase Idol cashier of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company and vice president of the Rotary Club spoke at the Sheraton hotel on the club’s aims. He emphasized ethical standards and civic service as core Rotary ideals. Winnie Welch, the new city librarian, was introduced and urged Rotarians to visit the library.
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Rotary Club
W. Chase Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Idol
Rotary
Sheraton Hotel
Tom A. Sykes
Frank Tucker
Dan Smith
Guy Henry
Dalton
Winnie Welch
New City
North Carolina
Plans ceremony for hugest blimp in Akron Navy events
Elaborate plans to dedicate the master ring of the ZR-4 giant dirigible under construction for the navy in Akron. Rear Admiral William A. Moffett to drive in the golden rivet as Los Angeles and a fleet circle overhead. 50 000 spectators expected with dignitaries including Governor Green and Senator Bingham.
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Akron, CO
Navy
William A. Moffett
Los Angeles
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Goodayear-Zepplin Corporation
Rosendahl
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Ward T. van Orman
Akron
Fred W. Green
Michigan
Hiram W. Bingham
Connecticut
Jahncke
Blame Dr McCain For Fatal Mishap
Aberdeen November 7 a coroner jury blamed Dr P P McCain superintendent of the state sanitorium for a night accident that killed Jerome Biles 21 of near Hoffman The verdict says McCain car was too far on the wrong side of the highway He contends the impact drove his car toward the center The Biles car had only one front light burning at the time of the crash
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Aberdeen
P. P. McCain
Jerome Biles
Hoffman
R. L. Felton
McCain
Biles
Society Attended Greensboro Invitation Golf Tournament
High Point women at the Greensboro Country Club course included Miss Ruth Bowne Mrs T V Rochelle Mrs John Henry and Mrs Matt Wall. Also noted is a hospital patient Allen J Newby at Guilford General following an operation. Wesley Memorial church hosts a two day flower show bazaar and meals with chairmanships listed and a long menu. A grade chapel program schedule is announced noting 8:30 a m sessions weekly.
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Greensboro
High Point
Greensboro Country Club
Ruth Bowne
T. V. Rochelle
John Henry
Matt Wall
MR. Newby III
Allen J. Newby
Guilford General Hospital
Wesley Memorial Church
O. E. Kearny
L. R Terry
S. C. Clark
Edith Moore Sherrod
John Sheloff
Charles Amos
Growth of United States natural gas industry continues in 1928
The nat ural gas industry in the United States maintained steady expansion during 1928, reflecting ongoing gains in production and distribution across major regions and markets. Industry analysts note sustained demand from industries and utilities driving the growth through the year.
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United States
Finland chemists claim sugar from sawdust method
Finnish researchers announce a process to convert sawdust into edible animal fodder sugar. They say 1433 pounds of sugar can be produced from 2204 pounds of sawdust, indicating a substantial yield likely suitable for livestock feed.
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Finland
Monterey Garden Showcases Tree Species From World Over
A garden in Monterey California features a specimen of every kind of tree in the world, drawing visitors to view the diverse collection.
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Monterey
Calif
Allen Jay Loses Basketball Game in Season Opener
The Allen Jay team was defeated 42 to 12 by the summer school in yesterday afternoon’s season opener. The smaller Allen Jay quintet played well but could not match the larger faster outfit. Friday at 7:30 the Palmer sisters perform in the Allen Jay auditorium. The program features music and vocal acts.
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Allen Jay
Palmer Sisters
Ur Tabs Claim Cure for Kidney and Bladder Woes
Advert says URATABS relieve backache, frequent urination, and getting-up nights in 2–3 days. Endorsed by Dr. H. C. Southworth and sold by Mann Drug Co with satisfaction guarantee.
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Southworth
H. C. Southworth
Mann Drug Co
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