Charlotte Leads Field in North Carolina Skeet Shoot
The North Carolina State Skeet Shoot opened in Charlotte with six state clubs entered for the Richard J. Reynolds trophy. Winston-Salem dominated the earlier rounds, led by Thomas Ruffin who shot 95 of 100 in the introductory championship, while High Point and Charlotte clubs trailed with individual scores and teams vying for the state crown and banquet honors at the Sheraton.
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North Carolina
Richard J. Reynolds
Reynolda
Charlotte
High Point
J. L. Morehead
Grady Miller
W. L. Orr
F. H. Hyatt
C. B. Suttle
Dave Yow
Ray Idol
H. G. Tiderton
T. R. Galloway
J. P. Rawley
Sheraton Hotel
Oscar O. Efird
Winston-Salem
W. B. Thomas
Thomas Ruffin
Twin City
Joe Rice
D. R. Nichols, Jr
New York City
Tom Wolfe
Albemarle
Tom Rice
Winrn
Winston-Salem Club
W. E. Gladstone
Urman Chatham
Thomas Ruf
J. C. Parker
J. P. Key
H. G. Mderton
C. T
Thomas Uffin
Winston
Hugh Chatham
Bradford Thomas
Hight
W. Co. Effard
Roanoke
Minor cases heard by court in brief session
Judge Lewis E Teague held a brief Munich court session to clear the docket for heavy court on Monday. Most cases involved drunken and minor offenses. Jackson was given a 30 day suspended sentence for disorderly conduct. W M Heller of Winston-Salem must pay court costs and $3 damages for hit and run and failing to stop after a bumper incident.
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Lewis E. Teague
Munich
Jackson
W. M. Heller
Winston-Salem
J. W. McMahon
King
Mra. Meon
Officer Dragged by Car When Shirt Gets Hung
Police report shows Clyde Hoover dragged about thirty feet after a car grabbed his shirt sleeve. Two women stopped to ask directions, he obliged, and the car moved off leaving him snagged. he escaped serious injury by wearing an old shirt.
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Clyde Hoover
Mora
By-Products From Livestock Reach One Hundred Forty
One hundred forty by-products are produced from livestock according to the study. The report highlights the wide range of uses for animal sources and suggests implications for farming and industry.
Samuel R. Styers Dies After Illness at 75
Samuel R. Styers, 75, died this morning just before 2 at a local hospital after seven weeks of hospitalization. Born May 2, 1861 in Davidson County, he lived in High Point for many years, with prior periods in Arkansas and Virginia. He worked for Knox Upholstering, belonged to Rankin Memorial M. P. Church and Asheboro council No. 199, Jr. O. U. A. M., and was twice married, his first wife Sarah Gibson dying in 1926. Surviving are his widow Florence Kay and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements: Knox Funeral Home, then 115 Briggs Avenue, with services Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence, Rev. Edw. Suits and Rev. O L Ruth officiating. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Samuel R. Styers
Davidson County
Joseph and
Betsy Davis Styers
High Point
Arkansas
Virginia
Old Knox
Rankin Memorial M. P. Church
Asheboro Council No. 199
Sarah Gibson
Florence Kay
Koonce
Briggs Avenue
Edw.Suits
Rankin Memorial Church
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Funeral rites for five month old Nona Presswood
Funeral services for Nona Fay Presswood five months old daughter of W E Presswood were held at 10 am from Koonce Funeral Home chapel with Rev O L Ruth officiating. Mrs Dockery Nance and Miss Lois Ruth sang hymns and interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.
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Nona Fay Presswood
W. E. Presswood
Funeral services for Lorenzo Dillon at Shady Grove Colfax
Funeral services for Lorenzo Dillon known as Penn were held at Shady Grove church Colfax with a large crowd. Rev. Richard Nuckles and Rev. Ben Farrington officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery amid flowers. the Smith Grove choir performed Abide With Me and other favorite selections.
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Lorenzo Dillon
Penn
Colfax
Shady Grove Church
Richard Nuckles
Ben Farrington
Smith Grove
High Point Man Hurt in Wreck Near Sophia
Three High Point men and two Winston-Salem men were slightly injured in an automobile truck collision at Sophia. J. W. Manor the most seriously hurt remains in a local hospital. Names include John Wills and William Snow with C. H. Garner A. D. Gentry. Sheriff King investigated and filed no charges.
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Asheboro
High Point
Winston-Salem
Sophia
J. W. Manor
John Wills
New York
William Snow
C. H. Garner
A. D. Gentry
South Carolina
King
Charge Preferred Against McKinney
Bob McKinney age 28 of 1211 Filbert street is free on $1000 bond on charges of carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 Edna Stanton aged 14 of 605 Granby street. Warrant cites an alleged incident on September 10 with a hearing likely before Judge Lewis E Teague on Monday morning.
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Bob McKinney
Filbert Street
Liberty
Edna Stanton
Granby Street
Lewis E. Teague
Trash Fire Extinguished at Vacant West Russell Address
Fire crews from stations two six and the aerial responded at 9 57 last night to the 100 block of West Russell street to put out a trash fire in a vacant house with no damage reported.
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West Russell Street
Heart Beats Across Time Estimates
The estimate states the human heart beats 72 times per minute and about 104000 times per day. It suggests roughly 35 million beats per year, highlighting the heart's persistent activity.
Organize Guilford Liberals Balk Democratic Drift
Greensboro reports the Guilford county unit of the Liberal Democrats of North Carolina organized with Rufus F. Smith as chairman and Keith Harrison as vice chairman. The group claims over 2,000 members and plans a mass meeting with Dr. Ralph W. McDonald as speaker.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Liberal Democrats of North
Dr. McDonald
McDonald
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Hoey
Roosevelt
North Carolina
John M. Messick Dies at Elkin After Ill Health
John M. Messick 76 died at his Elkin home after a period of serious illness. He lived in Elkin and Jonesville for 40 years and was a bachelor. Surviving are a sister Mrs. J. H. Mathews and many nieces and nephews. H. W. Mathews of The Enterprise is a nephew. Funeral arrangements were not set.
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John M. Messick
Elkin
Mr. Messick
Jonesville
J. H. Mathews
H. W. Mathews
Enterprise
Messick
Methodist Church
Local People Return From Charlotte Rally
A number of High Pointers returned last night from Charlotte where they attended the Green Pastures rally and heard an address by President Roosevelt. Judge Lewis E. B. Teague, A. C. Clark, Walter E. B. Crissman and D. C. MacRae were designated as special marshals for the rally. Captain Bruce H. Carraway, who attended, was also named a marshal after arriving, making five High Point marshals for the event.
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Charlotte
Green Pastures
Roosevelt
Lewis EB. Teague
C. Clark
Walter EB. Crissman
D. C. MacRae
Bruce H. Carraway
Enterprise
High Point
Wesley Players Meet Tonight for Tryouts and Games
The Wesley Players of Wesley Memorial church will hold an 8 pm social evening in the church basement with games and comic stunts. Tryouts for the play Just Till Morning will be held, inviting participation from all ages and denominations.
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Wesley Players
New Dramatic Organization
Wesley Memorial Church
State urges 25000 dollars to fight federal program at Supreme Court
A commission asks the legislature to appropriate 25000 dollars to contest three phases of the federal Social Security program in the United States Supreme Court, arguing unconstitutional invasions of state rights.
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United States Supreme Court
New Jersey Panel Attacks Federal Social Security Rules
In Newark on September 11, a New Jersey social security commission criticized unemployment insurance old age benefit and tax provisions of the federal program, as part of a statewide review of social security policy and its impact.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey Social Security
City Besieged By Communist Invaders Near Lanchow
PLA forces reportedly massed 70 000 troops in southern Kansu to siege the provincial capital of Titao near Lanchow. Chinese officials said the city faced a potential attack as Communist forces surrounded the area and prepared to strike.
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Lanchow
China
Titao
Kansu
Racing plane crash victim in Crown Point faces complications
Condition serious in Crown Point New Mexico as the injured flyer battles internal injuries from a racing plane crash.
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Crown Point
N. M
Benny O Howar in Critical Condition at Indian Service Hospital
A Chicago transport pilot Benny O Howar remains in serious condition at the Indian Service Hospital today. He was injured last week and is under careful observation as doctors assess his status.
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Benny O. Howar
Chicago
I Dian Service
City Hall to Sell Rat Poison Saturday Afternoon
Rat poison will be sold at City Hall on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock, it was announced today.
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Saturda
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Liberal Democrats
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Robert Marcum
Wortman St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Korjena
Williams
Agqua
Castoria
Carter
Dijer
Alka - Seltzer
Andy
Inet
Herpicide
Doz
Paro
Boy Scout
Security Bank
Phillip
LUX Soap
Noxzema
Clapps
Stanback Pond
Vitalis
Miles Nervine
Epsom Salts
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