Success Probable for Big Campaign in Baptist Education
Durham reports progress in a centennial drive to raise 1.5 million dollars to aid Baptist schools in North Carolina. The 97th annual Baptist state conference, led by church leaders, expects completion before the 1950 convention. Asheville won the bid to host the 98th convention, denying High Point’s 1928 bid. Nine Raleigh district associations pledged 230076 dollars.
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Centennial Education Fund Seeks Expanded Mecklenburg Drive
Dr. Charles E. Maddry secretary to the general board said the campaign has extended only over the Raleigh or eastern central district and will move into new territory when the quota is raised. Eastern part of the state is being organized for the drive, with the whole state expected to be covered by April 1, 1928.
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City of High Point Answers Damages Suit Over Creek Sewage
Greensboro November 16 The city of High Point filed answers to damage suits by F L Robinson John L Day and others alleging injury to creekside real estate from sewage in Rich Lang creek The city contends it has had 20 years use of the creek for sewage disposal and holds an easement and that the complaints are barred by the statute of limitations.
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Richlang Creek
Brown-Paul Players Stage New Program at Orpheum
The Brown-Paul Players led by Doc Paul and Mary Brown presented an all new show at the Orpheum this week featuring vaudeville acts, dancing, singing and elaborate costumes. Patrons praised the change as highly as the first offering with both matinee and night crowds entertained. Tomorrow and Saturday Mr Paul promises one of the funniest farces ever written Private C. C. Pill.
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Plot to Break Prison Foiled by Chicago Matron
Chicago police report a plan to have Mrs. Catherine Cassler and Mrs. Martha Schuster escape from the county jail thwarted by the chief matron who kept secret surveillance. Warden Fogarty ordered extra guards at Cassler's cell and Schuster was moved to Kane County jail.
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Dresden's Popular Photo Day Sparks Photo Boom
Dresden's Popular Photo Day has spurred camera owners to gather amateur snapshots of relatives and friends and encouraged many to commission professional portraits as well.
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Dresden
State bonds taxable under inheritance levy
The North Carolina Supreme Court rules state bonds remain tax exempt to holders but not to estates inheriting them. It affirms Wake County ruling in Wad dell v. Coughton over $5,681.42 inheritance tax on $117,607.66 bonds willed to him. The decision also ends the Julian v Winston-Salem street damage case as non precedent. Woody of Rocky Mount wins right to sue for $10,000 for reputational damages after a bank refused payment of a $6 check.
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Forsyth
A. T. Julian
Winston-Salem
J. S. Woody
Rocky Mount
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Suspect Held on Narcotic Violation Charges
Police hold A. F. Perry formerly of Asheville on narcotic violation charges and as a suspect in a related case. Further details were not released.
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Greensboro
Asheville
Robberies Reported at Benbow Arcade
Several robberies occurred in rooms at the Benbow arcade. Morphine was found in Perry's possession after his arrest near the arcade, triggered by an elevator girl who saw him entering the building on days of the crimes. A newborn baby boy now faces an average life expectancy of 55 years.
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