Asheville Votes for Expanded City Limits and Growth
Asheville and nearby cities push to extend corporate boundaries to include Bitmore Norwood Park Grace Kenilworth and other suburbs. Labor unions back the plan aiming for a population around 40 000 by January and bonds for a water system without raising taxes. Other cities like Greensboro High Point Knoxville and Winston Salem are cited as examples of unified municipalities benefiting utilities schools and governance. The piece argues extension is prudent for future growth and regional leadership.
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Asheville
Bitmore
Grace
Norwood Park
Kenilworth
Asheyne
Faterpr. Sea
Breah Point
High Point
Salem
Winston
Knoxville
Tenn
Skye
Greensboro
Ura
Awateh
Gambling cases fill High Point jail as police vow crackdown
A Saturday and Sunday sweep led to the arrest and trial of multiple gamblers, all described as Negro. Of those tried, Ruben Thompson and others faced fines from five to twenty dollars plus costs, with several cases continued or pled, including a not guilty verdict for Rube Thompson on a concealed weapons charge and Absent Gus Griffin on a vagrancy charge.
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Ruben
Thompson
Henry. Jackson
Floyd Collett
Thomas Ptinx
O. B. Roberts
Lee, Deary
Arthur Harrell
Bo: Dawson
Robert Bruton
Harbert Harrell
Chas, Laveing
Robert’ Fuller
Jim Greer
Rube, Thompson
Ional
Woo Gurley
Harry Craig
Gus Griffin
The Miracle and other musings from a torn page
A garbled collage of quotes and musings touch on a girl described as a miracle, mixed with notes on baseball figures Babe Ruth and the Giants, weathered by aged commentary. Warnings about politics, finance, and a Boston home claim little cohesion beyond snippets of era voice and cultural references.
Public School Music in Winston-Salem Leads North Carolina
Winston-Salem public schools stand ahead of other North Carolina cities in music education with daily supervised singing sessions and a plan to loan 150 or more orchestra instruments to students. A corps of experienced instructors will teach the children to handle the instruments, with return bonds required for the loaned equipment.
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Winston-Salem
North Caro
Nia
Twin City
de Selant
Fake mob party must face trial in Taylorsville
Winston Salem oct 9 the defendants tied to the Taylorsville assault case in which s l Jenkins merchant and Margaret Jones alias mrs Charles Webb were subjected to a mock whipping by a mob following a pistol hold up will be before magistrate colman payne of Taylorsville Thursday the state reports j c gold a Ku Klux Klan officer is reported to have worked on the case with warrants returned for john black dani jones george halsey and mack jones of ashe and alleghany counties asked to appear with tucker the traveling man of New York who posted 5000 bond for Taylorsville appearance
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Winston-Salem
Taylorsville
S. L. Jenkins
Margaret Jones
Charles Webb
Colaman Payne
Thomasville to build first county hospital
Plans mature for a modern city hospital in Thomasville, the first in Davidson County. Local banker T. Finch has donated land south of the railroad adjoining E. W. Cates lot for hospital purposes. Financing not yet fixed, but funds are expected, and the hospital would become a key asset for Thomasville and Lexington.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Total Rozinry Club
Finch
E. W. Cates
Hornasvill
Dhvidson County
Lexington
Local Band to Be Heard at the Fair
The Elks bank funds four days of music at the Central Carolina fair in High Point. The local band, in its second year, gains favor across the state as members rehearse for performances at the grandstand during races and fireworks nights at Greensboro fair.
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High Point
Elks’ Bank
Uyear
Greensboro Fair
Man Faces Serious Charge Over Slaughter of Tubercular Cow
Duc Steele, living about two miles southwest of Silty, has been charged with slaughtering a tubercular cow condemned by state veterinarians. He may face preliminary hearing before Squire Woods Brown once witnesses are gathered. Authorities report the cow tested positive for tuberculosis and was refused purchase. Steele allegedly sold the animal and later slaughtered it, endangering public health.
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Duc Steele
Whytes
Bass
Squire Woods Brown
Guy
Steels
Menton
Funeral services for A S Hedgecock
Funeral services for Andrew J Hedgecock who died Friday night in a local hospital were conducted Saturday at 1 o clock at Abbott's Creek Baptist Church by Rev Nelco Davia. Hedgecock, 63, a successful farmer of Abbott Creek section, was survived by four nephews W F D A L J C and B L Montsinger served as pallbearers. Interment was in Abbott's Creek Cemetery.
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Andrew J. Hedgecock
Abbott's Creek
Nelco Davia
Hedgecock
Abbott Creek
W. F
D. AL
J. C
L. Montsinger
Abbott's’ Creek
Gama Tery
Monument Unveiled for Edgar Henley by Woodmen Camp
About 90 members of the Greensboro Woodmen of the World camp attended a ceremony in Greensboro yesterday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument over the grave of Edgar L. Henley a Woodman killed in a train accident last year The event included a memorial service as is customary for Woodmen to honor deceased members.
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Greensboro
Edgar L. Henley
A. Woodman
Lanier Captured In Richmond Virginia
Local authorities report the apprehension of Lacy Lanier, a former convict who escaped July 12 from a chain gang while serving seven years for automobile larceny. Convicted May 1 in Buncombe County superior court, he was assigned to road work at Mount Holly prison camp before escaping.
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Way
Q Lacy Lanier
Igh * Pont
Lanier
Buncombe ‘Superior Court
Mount Holly
D A R Convention Plans In High Point Session
Members of the Alexander Martin chapter of the D A R are called to meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m with Mrs. Houston Hiatt at her Ro land Park home. They will discuss final details of the state convention to convene November 1 in High Point. Reports from convention officers and the NC division conference are expected. Local preparations include entertainment for visitors and many hotel room reservations. Assistants include Mrs. S S Coe and Mrs. Lewis Tabb.
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Alexander Martin
Houston
Hiatt
Roland Park
High Point
Canon Ser Ae
North Carolina
Daughters of the American Revolution
S. S. Coe
Lewis Tabb
Presbyterian Party for City School Faculty
The Woman's auxiliary of the First church hosted a delightful reception Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 6:00 for Presbyterian city schools faculty. Tea cards, autumn bouquets, and decorated mantels adorned Green street rooms. After games, Mrs. W. C. Shipman led the fruit course with sandwiches and coffee while Mrs. A. S. Caldwell and Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Coble greeted guests. Attendees included Misses Annia Hawkins Lois Smith Carstiine Dick Emma Young Kathe Lee McLeay Florine Rawlins Willie Choate Annia Albright Myrie Titman Anna Beenard Ronson Pearl Nibluck Vanessa McLean Jennie Gallant Riste Davis Evelyn Gallant Eva Bullock Isadora Kim an Mary Harrell Gurolyn Croll Jactile Smith Hattie Kowler Grace Tyson Anne Pegram Hortense Mosley Mrs. R. B. Ranson and Mrs. Emmet Holtai.
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First Church
Green Street
W. CG. Shipwan
A. S. Caldwell
Riv
C. P. Coble
Annia Hawkins
Lois Smith
Carstiine Dick
Emma. Young
Kathe Lee McLeay
Plorine Rawlins
Willie Choate
Annia Albright
Myrie Titman
Anna Beenard Ronson
Pearl Nibluck
Vanessa McLean
Jennie Gallant
Riste Davis
Evelyn Gallant
Eva Bullock
Isadora’ Kinaman
Mary Harrell
Gurolyn Croll
Jacttile Smith
Hattie Kowler
Grace Tyson
Anne “Pegram
Hortense Mosley
R. Bi. Ranson
Emmet Holtai
Political Faction Struggles Move Through Wake County
Washington reports detail ongoing power plays as Judge Lyon and figures like Meekins and Connor shape Wake County prosecutions. Brabham and Taft Roosevelt era loyalties surface amid district attorney fights and a looming Wake County case against Boots Knuts.
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Washington News
Gt Brabham
Federal
Iparty
someFgasonz
Oma Mikee
Meekins
Feel
Séawell
Whey
Roosevelt
Packer
Rpublican
Tucker
Taft
Bramham
Washington
Thiab & Functionary
Mendenhall Attends Morris Plan Bank Convention
Jottis Mendenhall of High Point Morris Plan Bank travels to New York City to attend a convention of Morris Plan Bank representatives. He will represent his bank at the event and participate in discussions.
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Jottis Mendenhall
New York
Morris Plan Banks
Mendenhall
Morris Plan Bank
High Point
Mrs. Wetry aU and Mrs. ROB in Roland Park Home
Terry remains at her home in Roland Park with visitors restricted due to condition not serious but not permitting visits. The report notes no serious danger, yet access is limited to keep her comfortable.
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Wetry Au
Rob. Terry
Roland Park
Thomasville Hosts Big Celebration With Parade And Exhibits
In Thomasville crowds from Guilford, Randolph and Davidson counties attended a large "Everybody's Day" event despite morning showers. The parade was postponed but later carried out with notable entertainment and a celebrated concert by Vinnius. Prizes went to clubs and businesses for best decorated vehicles, floats, and advertisements, with many displays in poultry, science, and crafts drawing hundreds of spectators.
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Fihe Massigh
Vinnis
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Davidson
Women's Club
Rotary Club
Hartville Drug. Co
Helen Hinkle
Cyrus Howell
Catherine’ Lambeth
Boy Scouts
Walter Beck
Louis Bird
J. C. Green
Amazon Dation Mills
Jewel Cotton Millge
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