Weather report for North Carolina and coastal waters
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures in the southwest and interior regions. Fresh westerly winds diminish tonight, turning southwest by Saturday with fair conditions. Coastal waters show light to moderate winds, mostly northeast in the south and northwest in the north, with overcast periods tonight and Saturday.
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North Carolina
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Jacksonville
South Portion
North Portion
Richard Kelly Dies Former R Hoe President in New York
Richard Kelly aged 69 and former president of R Hoe and Company printing press makers died yesterday after a monthlong illness in New York. He led the firm during the postwar era and was a noted figure in the industry.
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New York
Richard Kelly
R. Hoe and Company
Giants Coach Pancho Snyder Walks Behind Plate Umpire
New York sports note says Giants coach Pancho Snyder constantly walks behind the plate umpire when moving between the coaching lines, a quirky onfield routine observed Sept 23.
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New York
Pancho Snyder
Giants
Herring Reports Health Dept Programs To Lions Club
City health director Dr. R A Herring spoke at the High Point Lions Club dinner at the Elwood Hotel outlining the health department program. He highlighted venereal disease clinics funded by Reynolds Foundation and discussed maternity and tuberculosis efforts and other work. George L Rankin presented Dr. Herring. F J Flagler attended and IB Fink presided.
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R. A. Herring
High Point Lions Club
Elwood
Health Department
Herring
Reynolds Foundation
Community Health Department
Lions Club
Dr. Herring
George L. Rankin
F. J. Flagler
IB. Fink
High Pointers Are Given Prison Terms
In Greensboro on September 24 Ollie Parks a young white woman from High Point was sentenced to one to two years in state prison after a conviction for stealing about 96 from Ollie Beach at Beach’s High Point home in August. Arthur Sambergh and Joseph B Allen two white High Point men pled guilty to stealing about fifty dollars worth of lead and battery plates from Cummings Battery Company on West Green Street and were sentenced to 18 months to three years.
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Greensboro
Ollie Parks
Igh Point
Ollie Beach
High Point
Arthur Sambergh
Joseph B. Allen
Cummings Battery Company
Weet Green Street
Kentucky Man Loses Bid to Halt Liquor Truck Sale
Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro ruled the mortgage on the seized liquor truck invalid and ordered the sheriff to proceed with the sale. C V Lay of Kentucky faced defeat as counsel argued to stop the sale following the Dig liquor load seizure near Pleasant Garden months earlier.
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Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Pleasant Garden
C. V. Lay
Kentucky
Norman Boren
Lay
F. Donald Phillips
Ori
Dr Humphreys Details European Tour At Kiwanis Talk
Dr G T Humphreys president of High Point College spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Elwood Hotel about his upcoming summer trip to Europe. He described places visited and observations made, with Dr P E Lindley introducing him. Visitors included Fount H Rion of Palatka Florida and H J Haefinger of this city. L C Matton and Hugh J Smart were mentioned.
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G. T. Humphreys
High Point College
Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hotel
Europe
Dr. Humphreys
P. E. Lindley
Fount H. Rion
Palatka
Fla
H. J. Haefinger
L. C. Matton
Hugh J. Smart
GOP Executive Committee Meeting Tonight in High Point
The High Point Republican executive committee meets this evening at Chairman Walter L. Yorks office 151 South Wrenn Street to discuss fall campaign plans. All party members are invited and candidates for the November 8 election are urged to attend.
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Republican Party
High Point
Walter L. York
South Wrenn Street
York
Cars Twice Their Age Still In Use In The Country
Despite a seven year average life span, about 125 000 cars over twice that age remain on roads. This indicates durable vehicles and ongoing usage across regions. Officials note aging fleets influence maintenance and safety considerations.
Guilford County Realty Transfers Highlights
Real estate transfers across Guilford Morehead Jefferson and Deep River townships list multiple deeds. W L Blair and wife transfer to Enos Blair. Annie Laura Gross to Dalford Mishoe. Geo L Stansbury and Bertha Hanberry appear. court records show fractions adjoining Venable Wheeler Cobb and West properties and Courtland Street parcels.
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High Point Township
W. L. Blair
Enos C. Blair
F. W. Venable
Garland A. Blair
Henry Wheeler
Annie Laura Gross
Dalford Mishoe
E. H. Spence
Morehead Township
Thomas C. Hoyle
J. P. Kirkman
Oakland Avenue
R. D. Douglas
Geo. L. Stansbury
Golden Avenue
Nazira Mitchell
M. Abdallah Younis
Courtland Street
Marie Abdallah Younis
Natira Mitchell
Central Investment Corporation
Bertha A. Hanberry
Morehead Avenue
Jefferson Township
Julia Hanner Kirkman
W. Richardson
A. M. Fleming
John A. Cobb
C. L. West
W. L. Buchannan
E. W. Iseley
EF. C. West
Deep River Township
W.L. Blair
Local Firm Receives State Charter In High Point
The Colony Furniture House Inc of High Point received a charter from Thad Eure secretary of state.Arthur E Ficher James R Lovelace and R W Slate all of High Point subscribed 300 of the 100000 authorized capital for the retail mercantile business.
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Raleigh
Colony Furniture House, Inc
High Point
Thad Eure
Arthur E. Ficher
James R. Lovelace
R. W. Slate
Chamberlain Hitler talks stumble at Godesberg
Reports from the Rhine front say Chamberlain and Hitler stalled at Godesberg as Strasbourg notes France readies defences on frontier. Daladier faces cabinet split over policy and potential blanket resignation amid mobilization talk and Czechoslovakia obligations.
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Chamberlain
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Rhine
Farlier
Georges Bonnet
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Adolph Hitler
U S and Oregon Sailors Reach Battle Route of 1898
The U S and Oregon steamed 14 000 miles to join the Battle of Santiago in 1898 traveling from the North Pacific to Key West via Cape Horn.
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U. S. &. Oregon
Santiago
North Pacific
Key Weet
Cape Horn
Mussolini Seeks Czechoslovakia Talks as Crisis Deepens
Prague reports two clashes between Sudeten Germans and Czechoslovak guards with four Czechs and three Sudetens killed and many wounded though described as liquidated. A Czech soldier died near Karlovy Vary. The Asch area saw tense advances halted by Czech troops. The army reversed its evacuation to reoccupy Sudeten territory, blamed on General Jan Syrovy. Benes asked the army to safeguard the nation while the cabinet pled not military rule.
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Mussolini
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Cazech
Karlovy Vary
Asch
Sudetenland
Eduard Benes
Roosevelt Confined With Slight Cold at White House
President Roosevelt remained home at the White House with a head cold. He skipped the Friday press conference and would not comment on the international crisis. Secretary Stephen Early said a Hyde Park trip next Thursday hinges on clearance and the global situation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Stephen Early
Pinch
Early
Rly
Hyde Park
N. Y
Hull
Rose T. McIntire
Hite House
Czech Sudeten clash averted near frontier
Barricades closed secondary and main roads as contingents of Sudeten German forces, largely untrained youths aged 15 to 21, moved toward the frontier under Henlein’s Free Corps. Volunteers and Sudeten party labor corps joined, singing of defending freedom as authorities in Eger prepared to evacuate but did not receive orders from Prague.
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Sudeten Germance Corps
Germany
Free Corps
Henlein
Sudeten Party Labor Corps
Eger
Prague
Repeating Rifle Creator Savage Ends Life in San Diego
Arthur W. Savage 83 inventor of a repeating rifle and founder of a firearms company died from a self inflicted gunshot yesterday in San Diego. He left a note citing unbearable pain from continued ness and telephoned his son in law before the act. Savage came to San Diego in 1904 after disposing of his interest in the Savage Arms Company.
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San Diego
Calif
Arthur W. Savage
Ben Wells
Savage
Savage Arms Co
Utica
Harold von Briesen
Firearms Company
Dr. Lac key Elected to North Carolina Medical Society
The North Carolina eye ear nose and throat society met in Raleigh and elected Dr Frank C. Smith of Charlotte from vice president to president succeeding Dr Casper W. Jennings of Greensboro. Dr Henry Briggs of Asheville named vice president and Dr Milton R. Gibson of Raleigh re elected secretary and treasurer. Two new members elected were Dr Marion A Lac key of High Point and Dr Cecil L Crump of Asheville.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Society
Frank C. Smith
Charlotte
Casper W. Jennings
Greensboro
Henry Briggs
Asheville
Milton R. Gibson
Marion A. Lackey
High Point
Cecil L. Crump
Georgia Tobacco Growers Challenge AAA Quotas
A three judge federal court in Valdosta hears the first test of the 1938 Agricultural Adjustment Act. Georgia and Florida growers sue to block tobacco marketing quotas and the penalty tax asserting Congress exceeded constitutional powers. Penalties could total about 4.5 million if upheld.
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Valdosta
Georgia Tobacco Growers
AAA
Congress
A. J. Little
Georgia
Florida
Market Drops Again As War Clouds Form
New York reports a renewed stock market downturn as war tensions rise with Hitler and Chamberlain. Leading issues fall one to two dollars, some about three, while bond prices decline and exchange rates wobble. the British pound slides below 4.80 dollars, and Chicago wheat rises while cotton drops 25 to 45 cents per bale.
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New York
Financial
Adolf Hitler
Chamberalin
Stock Exchange
Chicago
McCARthY Talks Bergen Into Who's Who in U S
Chicago report notes Charlie McCarthy persuades Edger Bergen to include him in Who's Who in America. The 50th anniversary edition lists 2 545 newcomers among 31 545 biographies. Frances Langford, 24, is the youngest new entry. Shirley Temple, 19, is the book’s baby.
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Chicago
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Who's Who
America
Bergen
Frances Langford
Lakeland
Fla
Shirley Temple
Hollywood
Soviet Planes Reported In Manchukuo Clash
Domet reports Soviet Russians invaded Manchukuo near Sitfenhe to sketch and photograph defenses. They clashed with Manchukuo forces, retreated with two dead. Manchukuo government prepared a protest.
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Hsinking
Manchoukuo
Domet
Sit Fenhe
Thomasville GOP rally draws 2000 at Country Club
About 2,000 Republicans are expected to attend a rally at the Thomasville Country Club on Saturday afternoon. Speakers include U S Senate candidate Charles A. Jinas and state Republican chair Jake Newell. A barbecue at six precedes the program with many state party leaders and local candidates, as tickets sell well and advertising broad. Republican HQ in the Cates Building on Salem Street.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Country Club
Charles A. Jinas
Lincolnton
U. S. Senate
Jake Newell
Charlotte
Republican Party
Cates
Salem Street
Short Circuit Triggers Paris Air Raid Sirens
A short circuit in the Bourse district of Paris set off air raid sirens for five minutes today sending thousands of office workers to cellars or rooftops while disrupting traffic. The incident occurred as news of the Chamberlain Hitler talks at Godesberg reached the public.
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Paris
Godesberg
Al Schacht Expands Act to Football Comedy at Pro Games
New York Sept 24 Al Schacht the baseball clown is preparing a football comedy act for professional games this fall. He plans to perform during game interruptions and hopes to entertain fans with athletic humor this season.
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Schacht
New York
al Schacht
WPA workers absorbed by private industry in July
WPA officials reported that a large share of 166000 workers dropped from relief rolls in July were absorbed by private industry. despite this, WPA employment rose to about 3 million by month end with Aubrey Williams noting 47.1 percent of new enrollees had no prior WPA work experience.
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WPA
Washington
Tod
Aubrey Williams
Wind Gusts Hit 173 and 186 MPH in Boston Hurricane
Boston reports show wind speeds of 173 and 186 miles per hour during the hurricane. Harvard Observatory on nearby Lu Hill logged 111 mph atop the summit during multiple five minute intervals as the storm peaked. Director Charles F Brooks announced the figures, marking the strongest winds in the city’s 263 year history.
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Boston
Harvard Metological Observatory
Lue Hill
Charlies F. Brooks
Active War Vet Among White Sox Remains On Active List
In Chicago on September 23, a World War veteran named Jimmy Dy of the White Sox is the only major leaguer remaining on active military duty. A notable figure, Colonel Blood who stole England's royal crown in 16xx was pardoned and granted a $2 annual pension by the king.
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Chicago
Jimmy Dy
White Sox
Blood
England
Chu
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