Earl of Clanwilliam recalls wartime freight help
Viscount Clanwilliam, also styled Baron Gillford and eighth baronet of Ballintubber, spoke at a Conservative clubs meeting about answering a call for help on a wartime freight problem. He served two months despite his age before health forced him to stop, calling those days among his happiest recollections as a WWI hero.
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Earl of Clanwilliam
Viscount Clanwilliam
Baron Gillford
Baron Clanwilliam
Ballintubber
L. A
Tea's early price and colonial reach in America
The note recalls tea arriving in England and valued at 30 to 50 dollars per pound while its presence in colonial America is traced to around 1670.
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England
America
Truck Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run in Thomasville
William J. McLaughlin of Durham, a Colonial Stores driver, was charged with hit and run after allegedly striking Croley Henderson of Greensboro who aided a stalled Turner Transfer truck near Lexington Road. Henderson suffered injuries and was treated at City Memorial and a Greensboro hospital. Bail set at 500 dollars. trial scheduled December 2 in Thomasville recorder’s court.
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Thomasville
William J. McLaughlin
Durham
Colonial Stores
Croley Henderson
Greensboro
Turner Transfer Company
Henderson
Lexington
Turner Transfer
Turner
Russell J. Kraatz
City Memorial Hopital
Jesse Green
Davidson County
McLaughlin
Salisbury
Green
Pick the jewel eating dog of Philadelphia gains value
A mongrel named Pick in Philadelphia swallowed a bag containing diamonds worth about 3000 dollars. A citywide hunt ensued as police tried to identify the jewel eater. Pick was captured and later adopted by Mrs. Violet Murray, becoming guardian of the jewels.
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Pick
Philadelphia
Violet Murray
Thoughts on dog sweaters during cold weather
The author questions the need for dog sweaters and blankets, arguing that movement outdoors and avoiding heat sources keep short haired dogs healthy in winter. Based on tests with Pointers the piece claims dogs stay ruggedly healthy without extra coverings and mocks sweaters as unnecessary and even uncomfortable.
England Dog Law Punishes Cruelty With Lifetime Ban
An English case cites a man convicted of cruelty to dogs for keeping vermin that could infest a town. He served three months hard labor and was banned from holding a dog license for life, with household members affected. The text notes England’s strict dog laws and the difficulty of lifting the ban after conviction.
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England
Mystery Dog Emerges Filthy After Rabbit Hole Adventure
R. W. Ellis walked his dog who vanished into a rabbit hole for over an hour. The dog reappeared exhausted and dirty, collar missing. A week later a gas company worker found the metal ID disk inside a gas meter a mile away and returned it to Ellis.
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R. W. Ellis
Ellis
Best Meat for Dogs Returns to Butcher Shops
With meat flowing back into butcher shops, dog owners resume buying choice cuts for pets. Shoppers note affordability and supply, while veterinarians emphasize balanced meals and safe handling of raw meats for dogs.
Last Rites Set For Mrs Nabors Monday
Funeral services for Mrs Tyree H Nabors who died yesterday will be held Monday at 4 pm at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev W Wilbur Hutchins and Dr A B Conrad. She, born March 14 1910 in Winston Salem, leaves husband Tyree H Nabors daughter Margaret and relatives in High Point.
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Tyree H. Nabors
First Baptist Church
W. Wilbur Hutchins
A. B. Conrad
Nabors
Winston-Salem
Eva W. Seward
R. W. Seward
Margaret Nabors
James Brooks
Andrew Smith
Mary Ruth Seward
Horace Seward
High Point
High Point College
Alpha Theta Psi
Engineers To Meet At Duke Tuesday
The Duke University chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers hosts the North Carolina section on Tuesday afternoon and night. National president J F E Housely and Lee H Hill will speak. Sessions begin at 2 pm with an informal dinner at 7 pm and an 8 15 pm evening session in the chemistry lecture room.
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Durham
Duke University
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
North Carolina
J. FE. Housely
Lee H. Hill
A.le.e
Duke
Union Ballroom
Wilson Weldon to Preach at First Methodist
Rev. Wilson O. Weldon, pastor of the First Methodist church, arrives tonight from Norfolk where he has been guest minister. He will preach at both morning and evening services tomorrow at his church.
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Wilson O. Weldon
First Methodist Church
Norfolk
Thomasville Police Arrest Two Men for $286 Robbery
Thomasville police say Ellis Eugene Turner and Garland Harville, both of route 5, were arrested in a $286 robbery on the Thomasville High Point road. Garner identified Laymond as the money owner and warrants were issued by Garner.
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Thomasville
Ellis Eugene Turner
Garland Harville
Route 5
FE. R. Richardson
Thomasville High Point
Garner
Turner
Harville
High Point
Charles FE. Laymond
Turner and
Sherriff Jesse Green
Davidson County
John Crowell
C. F E. Walters
Green
Laymond
Man Arrested in Robbery Case in Thomasville
Police report the arrest of Ralph Pearman 25 East Main street on robbery charges. Pearman was taken by Officer Otis Koontz at Greensboro police request and allegedly stole 100 dollars from an unnamed victim.
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Thomasville
E. R. Richardson
Ralph Pearman
East Main Street
Per
Pearman
Otis Koontz
Greensboro
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Lish Earl
Association of Conservative Clubs
Hern Photo Print and Supply CO
Washington St
N. C
Guilford
Ring
Corhees and Everhart
Wachovia Bank
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
Jacobs Tin Shop
North Main
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
F. Stevenson
T. Gregory
North Wrenn St
Peter Bogis
Mrs. Nabors
Wilson Weldon
N. E. Russell
Goodyear Shoe Repair
North Main St
Beeson How. Co
Garner & Son Agency
Bedford Sales CO
North Wrenn
Carolina Engineering & Sales CO
Greensboro, N. C
Pontiac
Henry J. Taylor
South Wrenn
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