Murder Backstairs at the Ridge Hall
In a crowded hall the girl collapses. Dundee helps Karen Marshall and questions Flora Miles and others. Dundee recalls a bridge tally, tests alibis, and leads witnesses into the bedroom as they stage the confrontation over Nita Selim’s murder. Detective work unfolds with tense accusations and delayed reveals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie
Strawn
Karen Marshall
Dundee
Wildora Miles
Flora Miles
Karen
Miles
Nita Selim
Nita
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Notice of Land Sale Under Deed of Trust in High Point
Public auction sale of land in High Point North Carolina under a 1928 deed of trust by J Vassie Wilson and wife Lucy K Wilson to Trustee W C Idol. Sale December 22 1930 at 1 00 AM in front of the Municipal Building, High Point. Purchase requires 10 percent cash deposit. Property subject to unpaid street assessments and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vassie Wilson
Lucy K. Wilson
W. C. Idol
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Lindsay Street
B. E. Burns
Ed. Hutchens
Roberson, Haworth & Reece
Attys
Notice of Re-Sale of Land in Guilford County North Carolina
Trustee will sell at public auction to highest cash bidder in front of Greensboro courthouse at 2 pm on December 2, 1930. Property in High Point begins on West Lexington avenue with 50 by 150 feet boundary and previously bid up to 550 dollars. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. trustee. Dp. C. MacRae attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Norman L. Garner
Texie D. Garner
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Office
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
Lexington Avenue
Edgedale Drive
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Dp. C. MacRae. Atty
N. C
Notice of Execution Sale in Guilford County North Carolina
In Guilford County Superior Court J E Foust vs W T Gibson a writ of execution proceeds to public sale on January 5 1931 at 12 00 M at the court house door for cash to satisfy the execution. Three described lots in the W C Gibson and Stenton Roberson areas are listed with metes and bounds. Sheriff W L Whelis and Walser Casey Attorneys handle the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
J. E. Foust
W. T. Gibson
Superior Court
Court House
W. C. Gibson
Thomasville Street
Ward Street
Mendenhall's
Mendenhall Road
W. C. Gibsons
Beime
Stenton and
Roberson
Reppert Stantons Plat
Joe Slardon
Secinning Dd
Stafford
Sheriffy
W. L. Whelis
D. Sheriff Walser & Casey
Attys
Public Auction of High Point Lot Under Deed of Trust
Trustee D C MacRae will sell for cash at Greensboro courthouse steps at 2 pm on December 2 1930 the High Point property described as Lot No 6 in Welborn plat in Guilford County North Carolina bounded by Welborn street Wilsons corner Idol’s corner and city lines, as security for Jesse A Self Alma Self Wachovia Bank deed dated February 1 1927 recorded Book 558 page 163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Self
Alma Self
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
North Caroline
Welborn Street
Kelly Street
City of
Welborn
Office of the Register of Deeds
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
D. C. MacRae
Clive Hammond and Dundee sift clues at the Selim case
Dundee uses a bridge game to learn who could have killed Nita Selim. He discovers the game reveals eight minutes needed for a slam and exposes party members with motive, while Captain Strawn and others react as Dundee hints at a deeper plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Nita Selim
Captain Strawn
Tindee
Nita
Gate City Sponsors Home Makers Club
Greensboro Woman's club and Guilford county home demonstration agent sponsor a home makers club with six lessons on economical home improvement. Miss Addie Houston demonstrated making a dressing table and wardrobe from old orange crates along with providing transportation programs and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Woman's Club of
Guilford County
Addie Houston
Apple man divides fruit among Willie Tommy and Johnny
The apple man starts with 14 apples. Willie receives half of 14 plus 1, totaling 8. Tommy gets half of the remaining 6 plus 1, totaling 4. Johnny takes half of the last 2 plus 1, totaling 2. After these portions, none remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Tommy
Johnny
London Theater Introduces Luminous Stage Programs
A London theater has unveiled glow in the dark programs for performances. Audience members can read show details and cast lists in dim lighting, enhancing accessibility during evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boy Criminals Rising as Irish Challenge Grows
Irish reports warn that boy gangs are increasingly active across counties. Police urge families and communities to monitor youth behavior while authorities plan youth diversion and prevention programs to curb juvenile crime trends.
Corrinne’s Tale of Love and Social Whirl in 1930
Corrinne recounts a chaotic tea party where she flirts with Bob and a dozen friends, spurring jealousy from Harry Becker. The sly hostess describes a plan to charm the crowd, dancing and music filling the room as the moment climaxes with Harry’s sudden appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrinne
Sarah
Harry Becker
Harry
Tye
Bob
Harrys
Rod
United States Navy
Lost Tricks in Auction and Contract Bridge
Wynne Ferguson explains the concept of Lost Tricks and how careful play in Auction and Contract Bridge prevents temper loss and preserves the game. Emphasizes calm play, partner harmony, and strategic risk avoidance to avoid squandering sure games for single tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynne Ferguson
Lost Tricks and Card Game Strategy in Partnership Play
The article analyzes common causes of lost tricks in bridge like not shifting suits, refusing to unblock a partner, and avoiding trumping. It advises recognizing errors, asking better players for explanations, and improving technique. It notes that sacrificing a trick to find a card that saves the game can be justifiable and that expert play may mislead weaker players yet still be a worthwhile effort.
Journalists' Home to Get 6500000 in Bennett Estate
Surrogates' court filings show two accountings increasing the James Gordon Bennett memorial home for New York journalists to more than 6.59 million dollars. The state tax commission previously assessed 4.85 million dollars in 1923. Bennett died in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Gordon Bennett
State Tax Commission
Bennett
Foreclosure Sale of Lake Triangle Park Lots 1 12 13 Block 4
Trustee under a 1927 deed of trust for John W Walker Jr and wife Ruby G Walker will sell at public auction for cash at noon on December 8 1930 at the Greensboro courthouse door in Guilford County North Carolina. The parcel described lies in High Point city and includes Lots 1 12 and 13 in Block 4 of Lake Triangle Park as recorded in Plat Book 7 page 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Walker, Jr
Ruby G. Walker
Central Bank and Trust Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford
East Green Extension
East Green Street
Lake Shore Drive
Fast Green Street
Lake Triangle Park
Central Bank & Trust CO
J. ©. Alexander
Sale of land in High Point under foreclosure to be auctioned
Trustee W A J Idol will sell at public auction in front of High Point Municipal Building on December 6 1930 at 2 30 PM a parcel in Guilford County North Carolina described as Lots 5 and 6 Meredith Subdivision bounded by High Point Thomasville Highway and Dorothy Street. Terms are cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Morris
Ethel Morris
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds of
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
Thomasville
High Point Thomasville
Meredith
Office of the Register of Deeds
Peacock and
Trustee Sale Notice for 811 East Lexington Avenue High Point NC
Trust executed by George W. King and Mabel C. King to Wachovia Bank dated July 2 1928. Default and demand for sale lead to a public auction in Greensboro on December 16 1930 at 2 PM for the property at 811 East Lexington Avenue High Point with description of a 150 by 50 foot lot. D C MacRae attorney trustee of High Point NC signs dated November 11 1930 with legal docket notes 11 22 29 12 6 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. King
Mabel C. King
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
Lexington Avenue
Tabor Avenue
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
D. C. MacRae, Atty
N. C
Foreclosure notices in Guilford County North Carolina posted
Public sale notices list multiple foreclosures in High Point and Greensboro. Trusts involve Holland Brown MacRae and Union Trust with property on Maryflower Drive Lexington Avenue Fifth Street and West High Street among others. Auctions set for December 2 1930 and December 16 1930 with cash bids at 2 p m. in Greensboro court house.
Land tract sale notice for Greensboro North Carolina
Matheson-Wills land described as Lot 30 College Park No 402 Mayflower Drive Greensboro Guilford County. recorded map Book 6 page 27. sale subject to prior deed of trust of R O Holland to Atlantic Life Insurance Company dated June 17 1926 recorded June 23 1926. notice dated November 14 1950 by trustee D C MacRae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheson-Wills
Mayflower Drive
Greensboro
North Carolina
College Park
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
R. O. Holland
Alexander Parker
D. C. MacRae
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
High Point
N. C
Notice of Sale of Land in High Point North Carolina
Public sale of real estate under a 1927 trust of James T. Boswell and Tina Boswell to Wachovia Bank and Trust Company trustee. Sale set for December 9, 1930 at 2 p.m. at Guilford County Courthouse, listing Clyde street lot 1111 with described boundary lines.
Notice of Sale of Lands Under Execution Guilford County NC
Guilford County Superior Court sale of lands and improvements in High Point to satisfy a creditor's suit against Claude Wilson et al. The first portion of Lot 28 College Park is offered for labor and material claims with a second portion to be offered if necessary. Sheriff D B Stafford notes the sale date October 31, 1930 with auction at Greensboro court house steps at 2:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
J. L. Grubb
Claude Wilson
Th Superior Court of
Guilford
J. Ll. Grubb
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
College Park
J. C. Welch
Office Register of Deeds
N. W
S. E
N. E
D. B. Stafford
N. C
Claude Hussey
D. S
Property description for Lot 381% in Willenbar Terrace High Point NC
Legal notice describing the property at 308 Fifth Street High Point North Carolina. It details the plat boundaries from O A Kirkman and A Sherrod to Chris Bambalis, identifying Lot No 381% in Block T, Willenbar Terrace, recorded in Book of Plats No 4. Dated November 7 1938. J Allen Austin Trustee. Austin Turner Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
O. A. Kirkman
A. Sherrod
Chris Bambalis
J. Allen Austin
Austin & Turner, Attys
Foreclosure Sale Notice in High Point North Carolina
Notice of foreclosure under a deed of trust held by B F Burris Eva Mae Burris J A Mizell and Maude Mizell. The trustee will sell at 2 pm on December 22 1930 at the Greensboro court house door. Property is 108 James Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina described as easterly James Street frontage and adjacent lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
North Carolina
Guilford
B. F. Burris
Eva Mae Burris
J. A. Mizell
Maude FP
Mizell
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
N. C
Court House
City of Greensboro
High Point
State of North Carolina
James Street
Prospect Road
Jack Burris
J. A. Misell
Hie
J. Allen Austin
Austin & Turner
Attys
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Anne Austin
Ridge
Judge Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Penny
Polly Beale
Clive Hammond
Flora
Tracy
Penny Crain
Tracey Miles
Sprague
Dexter Sprague
Dunder
Matton Drug
W. M. Tucker
Mgr
John Drake
Bov
Turner
Bonnie
Gate City
Stickler
Ireland
CY Margery Hale
NEA Service, Inc
NEAT
Hoyle, Jr
Avis
R. ©. Holland
John D. Brown
Guiliford County
Maryflower Drive
Marflower Drive
Wright Avenue
Matheson Wills
First Realty & Loan Company
Matheson-Wall
N. L. Garner
Union Trust Company of
Maryland
Palatka Street
Emerywood Addition
Maryland & Insured
J. C. Wilson
Hazel L. Wilson
North Drive
Cation
People Bank of
Martinsville
Virginia
H. C. Fields
Artie B. Pelz
Commercial National Bank of
Guy D. Fields
Dora J. Fields
Seid H. Fields
Artie B. Fields
High Street
Willowbrook Street
W. High Street
Parlow Estate
West High Street
Tomlinson Chair Company
Smith's Corner
Smith
Smith’s Corner
Farlow Estate
Farrow Estate
Centennial Avenue
Poplin Street
Mint Street
Kestah
S. W
Lot No 1
Kesiah
Palmer
Farmer
J. N. Campbell
Bencini
Thomasville Road
Redding Street
Myrtle Avenue
S. EB
S&s. W
West End Heights
Office of Register of Deeds
Ennis Street
Summit Avenue
Niong
B. HW
Blair & Jordan
Panel Register of Deeds
Guaif County
É& Jordan
D. Sheriff
Walser & Casey
James T. Boswell
Tina Boswell
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Clyde Street
Sunset Drive
Clese
McFarland
D. C
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