Community drama grows as NC university backs programs
In Chapel Hill on November 14, Louise Graves reports North Carolina sees a rise in homemade theater as the University of North Carolina creates a bureau of community drama. Field agent Elizabeth Taylor aids schools in staging village plays and pageants across western counties, including Morganton and Franklin, with projects like a North Carolina history pageant and a modern progress themed show in Wadesboro.
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Louise Graves
Chapel Hill
University of A
Bureau of Community Drama
North Carolina
Bureau
Elizabeth Taylor
Morganton
Sargent School of Acting
Drama Institute of Amateur Production
New York
Caroleen
Franklin
Macon County
Laura M. Jones
Taylor
Wadesboro
Elizabeth Hines Hanley
Draper
North Carolina drama bureau aids towns with pageants
Letters to the bureau show North Carolina communities awakening to drama for education and pleasure. Many towns inquire about help for plays and pageants but lack funds. Miss Taylor assists in play and pageant preparation, acting, scenery, and lighting with no service fee, only field agent expenses.
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North Carolina
Taylor
One Case Tried In Court Today
Judge Walter Royall presided in municipal court this morning over a single case. H. C. Stewart was found guilty of operating an automobile while intoxicated and fined $50 plus costs. The article notes ongoing repetition of such offenses despite police warnings and penalties.
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Walter Royall
H. C. Stewart
Mrs Huffman In Critical Condition After Surgery
Mrs W M Huffman remains seriously ill after an appendicitis operation Sunday night at Guilford General hospital. She is resting as well as could be expected. her son KE W Huffman of the Salisbury Post is with her and many friends in the city regret the situation.
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W. M. Huffman
Guilford General Hospital
Young Prince Welcomed Aboard In Democratic Favor
Born to Mr and Mrs C Prince Jr the newborn son is described as a Democrat who supports extension the father stated today. The brief notice notes the gender and parentage without further details.
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Young Prince
Red Cross Roll Call Extended In High Point Drive
The Red Cross roll call in High Point will continue for two more days through Wednesday and Thursday. Walter I. Hargett announced the extension due to a shortage of buttons. more have arrived and the drive to meet the $2,000 quota resumes. Workers have not yet reported totals, but reports are expected today with hopes of announcing progress tomorrow.
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Red Cross
Walter I. Hargett
The
Hargett
High Point
Baruch Says No Need for a Third Party
New York November 14 Bernard Baruch former War Industries Board chairman and ally of Woodrow Wilson declared there is no need for a third party and he will stay a Democrat He spoke in reply to Col Robert Montgomery a Republican member of the U S Shipping Board who urged forming a third party with Baruch leading the effort
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New York
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Hospital Body Meeting in North Carolina Session
A. E., state of High Point, chairman of the equipment committee at Baptist State hospital, left Winston-Salem to attend a meeting this afternoon. The Baptists of North Carolina plan a modern 100 bed hospital in Winston-Salem. Equipment plans will be discussed at the committee meeting today.
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A. E
State
High Point
Baptist State Hospital
Winstonsalem
Baptists of
North Carolina
Winston Salem
Orpheum Presents High Point Week of Top Black Show
At the Orpheum this week Herman Lewis and partners headline a premier blackface act featuring a five scene double bill with grand opera, minstrel and musical comedy. Ernest Linwood and Lewis deliver clean comedy while The Old Dominion Quartette and Webster the mental telepathy entertainer draw crowds. A special ladies matinee is set for Friday at 10 o clock.
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Orpheum
Herman
Orpheueum
Lewis
Ernest Linwood
Dean x
Herman Lewis
Mr. Davis
Jack Richards
Fields
Witzgall
Reu
Qld
Dominion Quartett
Webster
Himelf
iHlis
Sid
Log Rollers Convene in Hendersonville for 21st Convention
The western North Carolina Log Rolling Association holds its twenty first semi annual convention in Hendersonville starting this morning for a three session event. E B Lewis of Kinston state Woodmen of the World manager and Sovereign Executive Council member and Mrs Effie Rogers of Raleigh state Woodmen Circles manager will attend.
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Log Rollers
Hendersonville
Western North Carolina Log Rolling Association
E. B. Lewis
Kinston State
Woodmen of the World
Sovereign Executive Council
Effie Rogers
Raleigh
Woodmen
Rumanians Debt Funding Talks Open in Washington
Preliminary negotiations on Romania’s 41 million dollar war debt to the United States will likely be held this week with Secretary Mellon, head of the American Debt Funding Commission, as Romanian debt commissioners who arrived last week plan to confer tomorrow.
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Rumania
Washington
Alellon, Chiirman
American Debt Funding Commission
Mellon
Moore Bound Over for Higher Court in Guilford Liquor Case
Probable cause found in L. L. Moore indictments on liquor charges. He is bound over to Guilford superior court with a $2000 bond. Authorities found whisky buried under a hearthstone at Moore's Guilford college road home and Moore was arraigned in a magistrate court per federal directions.
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L. L. Moore
Guilford Superior Court
Moore
Guilford College Road
Squire W. G. Brown
Dr Royster to Deliver Keynote at Southern Medical Meet
Chattanooga Tenn November 13 All arrangements are complete for the annual convention of the Southern Medical Association opening tonight. Dr Hubert A Royster of Raleigh NC will deliver the feature address on Surgical Sense.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern M Medical Association
Hubert A. Royster
Raleigh
N. C
Japanese film censorship tightens amid rising American imports
Osaka and other prefectures plan stricter rules to ban immoral scenes and revolutions in films after a $15 per thousand feet import tax failed to curb American movies. Major studios expand here as ports show cinemas with US films while inland towns mix programs.
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Osaka
Japan
America
Tokio's City Needs Sewers and Paved Streets
Dr Charles A Beard of New York visiting Tokio reports partial progress toward modernizing the capital. The city’s urgent needs include extensive sewerage and more paved roads. Estimated sewer construction costs are quoted as आठ 8 to cost $00,000,000 yen in this report.
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Tokio
Charles A Beard
New York
George
Western music gains ground in Japan as piano study grows
Piano study becomes essential for Japanese girls as mandolins and other instruments arrive in increasing quantities. The haro and samisen remain part of culture, but younger people increasingly favor foreign instruments.
Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste advertised for pests control
The notice promotes Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste by Basketeria and Mann Drug Co offering 5c and 60¢ tubes. It warns about rats spreading cholera typhus and bubonic plague and urges wiping them out with the product. The message targets property and health concerns with a strong promotional tone.
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Royal
Basketeria and Mann Drug Co
Sulphur Clears Rough Red Skin in Skin Trouble
A skin specialist promotes Men the Sulphur as a germ destroying preparation that soothes irritated skin and heals eruptions such as rash pimples and ring worm. It quickly removes torment and disfigurement and offers relief without long waiting. Obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
Sage Tea Dandy To Darken Hair
A drug store remedy Wyeth's Sage andSulphur Compound promises to darken gray fading hair overnight. Druggists report millions sold yearly claiming natural even coverage that hides prior gray hair after one or two applications. The ad suggests users gain a youthful appearance and attractive dark hair with regular use.
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Wryeth
Wyeth
Auto Turned Over Fatal N C Accident Near King
Grover Lawrence of Francis County Stokes died at a Winston hospital after an automobile rollover near King on Sunday night. His brother Wesley Lawrence was seriously injured and hospitalized. Grover had been en route to Greensboro where he worked for the Southern Railway. The car plunged down a steep embankment after the sharp curve near a bridge between Rural Hall and King. Grover died without regaining consciousness. Wesley’s condition was serious but considered improving. Funeral arrangements will follow in Francisco, Stokes County.
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Winston-Salem
Grover Lawrence
Francisco
Stokes County
King
Wesley Lawrence
Stokes
Greensboro
Southern Railway
Hall
Ford
Helsabeck and
Stone
of King
Brody
Waggers Jewelry Offers Time Saving Gift Deal
Waggers Jewelry promotes a gift offer with a slogan about saving time and annoyance by selecting a gift now. The ad emphasizes quick decision making and practical value for customers.
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Waggers Jewelry Store
Three Persons Injured in Bristol Incident
Three persons were injured in Bristol on November 13 with one reported as probably seriously hurt. Details remain limited as investigators assess the scene.
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Bristol
Ely's Cream Balm Ad Offers Fast Nasal Relief
A brief advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims within a minute air passages open and breathing restores after applying a small amount in the nostrils. The product, described as fragrant and antiseptic, is sold by druggists.
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Ely
Crash Injures Prominent Youth In South Bristol
A car carrying Joseph Godsey, 22, and two others struck a telephone pole in South Bristol early today. Godsey suffered internal injuries and was hospitalized, while the two other young men escaped with minor hurts.
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South Bristol
Joseph Godsey
Mr. Bennett Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Friends of J. T. Bennett report he was operated on last night at Guilford General Hospital for appendicitis and is getting along nicely today.
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J. T. Bennett
Guilford General Hospital
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