Narrow Escape At Depot Wall Collapse Injures Two Men
At a railroad depot a wall being built 30 feet high toppled a hook worker C C Boyd of Candler North Carolina fell toward upright posts while his helper Ernest Williamson, a colored man, dodged the danger. Both were treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital for slight shock and minor injuries before going home to recover.
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Southern Passenger Depot
High Street
C. C. Boyd
Candler
N. C
Ernest Williamson
Berrick
Bird
Williamson
Yow
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Boyd
Robbers Hit McLellans Five and Ten and Carolinian Cafeteria Safe
Police theorize a pair of thieves broke into McLellan's five and ten and attempted to rob a large safe at the Carolinian cafeteria Wednesday night. Evidence includes a sawed ceiling, hammer, chisel, and crowbar. The safe was moved to the kitchen but not opened. merchandise remained untouched.
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Farauders
McLellan
Ordey
Nothig
Ife
Vocal Girl Wins National Hairdress Contest
Miss Betty Lou Hayworth of High Point wins a top prize in a national hairdress contest for her curls. Her parents announced the victory and the prize doll. The article notes another entrant, Vassar Waver of Philadelphia, a nationally known hair crimper.
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Betty Lou Hayworth
Igh Point
Vassar Waver
Philasiphia
Rother-In-Law Of Mrs Hampp Passes
Notice states the death of A. Dimmick occurred on Thanksgiving Day at his home in Ornell New York. He is a brother-in law of Mrs. C. C. Hampp of this village.
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Rother
Hampp
A. Himmick
Ornell
N. Y
Dimmick
C. C. Hampp
Divorce Action Filed In Court Here
H. D. Turpin files suit in Municipal Court seeking absolute divorce from Sadie Turpin. The couple married here in 1933 and separated in the same month.
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H. D.rpin
Sadie Turpin
Red
Fire at Neely home roofs Sparks Fire Department Action
Asheboro firemen were called to a Thursday night blaze in the roof of the M. Neely residence on Sunset Lane. The chimney defect caused the fire, damaging only the upper roof and a portion of the upper story, with water from hoses and a ladder line. Fire Chief C. Rush noted the response used one hose line and two ladder sections.
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Asheboro
Ashero
A and T College Bulldogs Defeat NC State College
A and T Bulldogs beat North Carolina State College 14 to 7 at Durham in a hard hitting game marked by fumbles. May and Lynch starred for A and T while Hutchins excelled for State. Over 2,000 spectators watched the bands, including a mixed-gender State College ensemble led by drummer Miss Evelyn Penn.
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State College
T. College Bulldogs
North Carolina State College
Durham
Golden Eagles
Aggies
Eagles
May
Lynch
Hutchins
State
A. and T. Unit
Evelyn Penn
Winston-Salem
Evelyn Williams to sing at Fairview Street school event
Contralto Evelyn Williams will perform at Fairview Street school Monday evening at 8 30 under the Par ent Teacher association sponsorship. She has received favorable remarks from R G Weigester Steinway Hall and Maud Young Ray former Howard University Conservatory teacher, Norfolk Journal and Guide, and Twin City Sentinel.
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Evelyn Williams
Fairview Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Miss Williams
R. G. Weigester
Steinway Hall
Maud Young Ray
Howard University Conservatory of Muaie
Norfolk Journal and Guide
Twin-City
Quiet, orderly Thanksgiving observed here
A quiet and orderly Thanksgiving kept police officers at routine work. The Municipal court adjourned after a morning session with several minor cases. In 24 hours, 15 arrests were made including Carlis O Johnson for operating a vehicle under whisky influence. Guthrie Gay faced a six month suspended sentence for violation of the prohibition law. Oliver Goins was given six months on the roads suspended for four years for larceny. Lewis Hairlip received a fine covering half the costs for speeding.
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Carlis O. Johnson
Fairfield Road
Guthrie Gay
Loflin Street
Oliver Goins
Park Street
Lewis Hairlip
Fairview Street
Sky Pilot Dean Camps Tar Paper On Leaky Cathedral Roof
The Most Rev. Michael Maslov, dean of the Russian cathedral in New York, campaigned for $25,000 to fix the roof. He worked day after day, hanging by ropes to apply tar paper, spending $20 on the paper and many hours of labor to complete the repair.
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New York
Michael Maslov
Tax Clerk’s Odd Battle With a Nickel Thief
Macon Georgia Charles Grace deputy county tax collector spent two days balancing his accounts and worked through Thanksgiving Day to avoid interruptions. A man burst in and said I owe you a nickel claiming too much change was given when paying taxes.
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Macon
Charles Grace
Hunters tell of shooting a horse and mistaken bravado
Arkansas City reports a strange tale as a man hired to dispose of a sick horse teams up with two hunters. Conversation shifts to marksmanship and the executioner jokes about never shooting a horse or a man, then departs leaving others stunned and puzzled by his remark.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Ldet
Hugo man ends family’s appendices with final surgery
Denver report notes Sant Daniels of Hugo Colorado took his seventh child to a hospital for an appendectomy and joked that Marjorie has the only appendix left in the family. He estimated the total cost at $2400.
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Denver
Sant Daniels
Hugo
Colo
Marjorie
Pursuit After Speed Record Driver Ab Jenkins
A motorist raced by Ab Jenkins distance speed record holder and Jenkins pursued. He then turned a 16 year old high school boy over to police. Jenkins warned that speed is fine only on a race track.
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Salt Lake City
Ab Jenkins
Jenkins
Washington fingerprint files began in 1924 by Hoover
The largest fingerprint file in the United States began in Washington D C in 1924 under J Edgar Hoover with a central site for collecting fingerprints from federal prisoners.
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America
Washington, D. C
J. Edgar Hoover
Composer at 75 Is Happy Busy in Hollywood
Carrie Jacobs Bond, 75, famed songwriter of I Love You Truly and The End of a Perfect Day, appears content and active at her Hollywood home. She receives numerous invitations and fan mail, keeping her busy in later years.
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Carrie Jacobs Bond
Hollywood
Mrs. Bond
Damage action filed in court for $15000
The administrator of W. W. Peeler sues Fray T. Ward and the Blue Bird Cab Company for $15000. Peeler, 76, was struck and killed by a taxicab on Main Street near Howell Street on September 26, with negligence alleged against Ward as agent of the cab company.
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Fray T. Ward
W. W. Peeler
Blue Bird Cab Company, Incorporated
Peeler
Main Street
Howell Stret
G E. Hutchens
Ward
Old Iceato Indian Tonic sale ad
A sensational ad promotes Old Iceato Indian Tonic at 49 cents a bottle, claiming a 12 hour cleanse and relief for stomach kidney and liver issues. It touts benefits for rheumatic pains and general cleansing with one dose aiding digestion and bowel regulation.
Early World War II Train Trackers Learn Submarine Threats
In the war era, sailors were trained to detect and track submarines, honing skills to identify periscope shadows and stealthy underwater threats. The program emphasized vigilance, coordination with escorts, and rapid reporting to deter U-boats and protect convoys.
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Senlier
Rambling Reporter License Revoked For Drunk Driving
The state highway safety division announced revocation of the license of 8 P Parrish, 201 Center Street, Thomasville, after a conviction for driving drunk. Service for Deaf Rev RC Fortune will conduct a Sunday morning 11 o'clock service for deaf residents at St Mary's Parish House.
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State Highway Safety Division
8. P. Parrish
Center Street
Thomasville
R. C., Fortune
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Traffic Violations Reported In Last 24 Hours
Police report shows two red light violations one drunk driving incident three speeding arrests. The note urges caution and awareness of others on the road. The text also oddly includes a sentence about sponges varying in size from pinhead to taller than a man.
Christmas Savings Club to Distribute 35000 to 905 Members
The Perpetual Building and Loan association announces 905 members in High Point will receive 35000 this Christmas from the club. Checks go to members December 6 after a 50 week cycle ending in late November. The club began four years ago with 6,000 in treasury and aims for 100 percent participation next year.
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Christmas Savings Club
High Point
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
Johnson
Building and Loan Association
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Pelvania
Deuce
Aaron King
Honey Brook
Thomas B. Smith
Marshall, Mich
Talbert Abrams
Aerial Survey Company
W. W. Peeler Estate
Fray T. Ward and
Bllue Bird Company
Mann Drug Co
Sine Philips Magnesia
Grove’s
Creomulsion
P'relive
Pius Alophen
Lux 2 i
Vienna
Alka-Seltzer Ae
Peruna
Castile
Kotex
Bayers
TEK
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Caldwell’'S
Carnation
Noxzema
Scott
B. C
Stanback
Iissues
IPANA
South Main Street
North Main Street
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