Nine North Carolina Lives End Violently Over Weekend
Nine people die in the state over the weekend in a string of violent incidents. Victims include Colian Harper 13 struck by a car near Belmont Mount Holly, Albert Stevens shot in a Charlotte cafe, and Robert Gorman found with a bullet wound in his Burlington Mills car. Other deaths involve a plane crash near Clarkton and a fall at a Wilson warehouse. Coroner reports note no inquest for Arnold and list several fatalities across towns including Gastonia Hendersonville Wadesboro and Fayetteville.
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North Carolina
Colian Harper
Charlotte
Belmont-Mount Holly
Albert Stevens
Rt. 3
Gastonia
Robert Welch
Bud) Gorman
Burlington Mills
Orton
Charlotte Eynk
Mary Fields Jones
Fayetteville
James Kenneth Culbertson
Greenville
S. C
Grannis
Culbertson
Clarkton
Ula Hubert Cozart
Wilson Market
Wilson
Roanoke Rapids Herald Becomes Afternoon Daily
The Roanoke Rapids Herald, established in 1914, becomes an afternoon daily with Sunday morning editions. First issue is 60 pages with over six inches of advertising, serving 4 500 subscribers. Congratulatory messages include President Truman and Senators Hoey and Broughton. Rep Kerr pressed the start button. Rotary event to mark the inauguration tonight.
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Roanoke Rapids
Newspa
Associa Press
Truman
Clyde R. Hoey
J. M. Broughton
Cherry
False Teeth Secure with Non Acid Powder Tip
Denture users report embarrassment from slipping or wobbling teeth. An alkaline powder placed on denture plates helps teeth stay firmer and more comfortable, while reducing plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Woman Recovers From Rheumatic Pain After TRU AID
A High Point woman reports severe rheumatic stiffness and swollen elbow and shoulder improving after using TRU AID. She can raise her arm fully again and says pain and swelling disappeared and life improved. The ad promotes TRU AID as containing three medicinal ingredients targeting rheumatic aches.
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High Point
Amsterdam Conference Pledges Unity in Christ at Chapel
Jos eph David Boyd preached at Central Christian Chapel urging unity in Christ across denominations. He advocated seeking Jesus through the New Testament and early Christian thought, stressing Christ’s Living Spirit and the need to apply His teachings to personal, industrial, educational, and societal life for peace and security.
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Amsterdam
Joseph David Boyd
Central Christian
John
Christ
Substance as Hope in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
Sunday’s Lesson-Sermon centered on Substance in Christian Science worship with Golden Text from Romans on hope not seen and patience. Citations include Isaiah 51 verse six and Eddy’s Science and Health assertion that material thought objects fade while spiritual Mind substance is eternal.
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Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
More Employers Complying With Labor Measure
North Carolina employers increased compliance with federal wage and hour laws, according to Labor Commissioner Forest H. Shuford. For the two-year period ending June 30, back wages totaled 192,162 dollars paid to 5,450 workers by 576 firms, after inspections of 1,463 establishments.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Commissioners of Labor
Forrest H. Shuford
Department of Labor
Demonstration to Boost Kelly Farm Soil Conservation
Charlotte reports a one day soil conservation demonstration will boost the Kelly brothers farm value by about 20 000 dollars next month. On October 14 more than 350 men and 109 pieces of equipment will revitalize 120 acres of the Kelly farm 15 miles northwest of Charlotte on Beattys Ford road. Plans aim to attract 30 000 visitors with sponsorship from a Charlotte News soil conservation district the grange and the state farm extension service.
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Charlotte
George
Murray Kelly
Kelly
News
The
Soil Conservation District
the Grange
State Farm Extension Service
Ten Defendants Face New Trial in Franklin ton Carnival Case
Ten defendants including Franklinton police and fire chief F W Carter Jr won acquittal in mayor court on health ordinance charges then were fined in Louisburg on land charges. They face 20 additional counts and a warrant for operating a carnival without a license. Jury trial requested, set for Friday.
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Franklinton
F. W. Carter, Jr
E. C. Perry
Louisburg
County Board of Health
Franklinton Firemen's Fair
E. F. Pernell
Ner Trate
Charles E. Lambeth Dies In New York
Former Charlotte mayor and city councilman Charles E. Lambeth, 54, died in a New York hospital after an operation last Thursday. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
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Charlotte
Charles E. Lambeth
New York
Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Sale of Land in High Point at Public Auction
Notice of sale under a 1947 deed of trust in Guilford County North Carolina. The 19.35 acre High Point property, except certain lots, is to be sold at public auction on September 28 1948 at 11 A M in front of the county building. Sale subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments with a 5 percent buyer’s deposit required.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Kathryn P. Marley
Joseph P Marley
High Street
Burlington
Jennie Freeman
Wbertie Freeman
Superior Court
North Caroline
Greensboro
High Point Township
Dave Baker
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
James B. Lovelace
Pointer Real Estate Corporation
Owen Reese
Register of Deeds
West Green
South Main Streets
High Point
Gurley Street
Tryon Street
Wall Street
All Street
Ward Street
Wiliam F. Freeman
Southside
Roberson
Haworth & Reese
Attorne
Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery with Blue Cheese Flavor
Mash cream cheese with blue cheese and a touch of cream. Add finely grated jor on and a few dashes of tobasco. Wash celery, trim leaves, cut stalks into two inch pieces and stuff. Sprinkle paprika and arrange on serving plate.
Weed Markets Of Old Belt Start 1948 Auction Season
North Carolina Virginia old belt flue cured tobacco markets opened their 1948 auction season today as the fourth and last to start sales. Week five on eastern North Carolina markets posted gains in price and volume with a season total of 140 100 734 pounds sold at 46 53 average.
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Raleigh
Old Belt
Virginia
North Carolina
U.S
N. C
Middle Belt
Carolinas
Border Belt
South Carolina
North Carolina CIO Backs Truman in State Political Move
Greensboro delegates endorsed President Truman and his Democratic ticket while blasting Wallace’s Progressives and States Rights Democrats. They backed gubernatorial candidate W Kerr Scott, criticized Mary Price and David Clark, and approved full affiliation with the United Labor Political Action Committee.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
CIO
Truman
Progressive Party
Henry Wallace
States Rights Democrats
W. Kerr Scott
Mary Price
David Clark
Charlotte
CIO Tobacco Workers Union
R. J. Thomas
United Auto Workers
al Barkan
National Pac Textile Workers
Ray Lawrence Southern
Textil Workers Union of America
United Labor Political Action Committee
North Carolina State Fair Sets Record $25000 Premiums
Raleigh announces the 1948 State Fair will offer about $25 000 in agricultural premiums at the Raleigh fairgrounds October 1923. Dr J S Dorton manager says the prize money is a record and will attract top North Carolina farm products and premium books are being distributed now.
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Raleigh
J. S. Dorton
North Carolina
Airplane ownership figures cited by Sports Afield
The source notes that there are well over 800,000 privately owned airplanes in the United States. It presents a broad statistic on private aircraft ownership without detailing specific individuals, companies, or locations.
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United States
Guilford County Commissioners Meet September 21 1948
In accordance with the September 7 1948 action the Guilford County Board of Commissioners will convene in the Courthouse Greensboro North Carolina Tuesday September 21 1948 at 10 AM to transact any business presented. Chairman J A Dogoertt calls the meeting.
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Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Guilford County
Courte House
Greensboro
North Carolina
J. A. Dogoertt
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UNC
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Smithfield Herald
Scholls
Navy
Dick Lank
C. B. Lank & Sons
Ruth
S. Dick's
Institute OF Live Insurance
East 42Nd Street
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