Birth of Betty Frances Forrest announced
Mr and Mrs UO Forrest of 431 Willowbrook announce the birth of a daughter Betty Frances on September 25. Priscilla Club meets Friday at 3 pm with Mrs Chas Cable for an important business session. Philathea class at Calvary M E church meets Tuesday Sept 27 with Mrs George Estes on Ragan street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UO. W. Forrest
Willowbrook Street
Betty Frances
Priscilla Club
Chas, Cable
Calvary M. E. Church
George Estes
Ragan Street
Local residents return from regional visits
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. C. GC. Prince have returned from Roaring Gap after a several day visit. Dr. James G. Groome and E. G. Strieter have returned from Chicago and other western cities. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jarrett and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Parsons with family spent yesterday in Mount Airy and White Sulphur Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wheeler
James G. Groome
E. G. Strieter
Chicago
Western
Eugene Jarrett
D. H. Parsons
Mount Airy
White Sulphur Springs
Trio arrested in Birmingham assault on Kennedy couple
Three arrests were expected today in the Birmingham attack that left Ruth Kennedy and Ray Bell severely beaten. J B Kennedy, Ruth’s husband, is held on assault and robbery charges as neighbors found Ruth in a bloodied boarding house and Ray Bell in a nearby yard. Both remained unconscious at the hospital. Bell’s missing clothing and $40 were traced to Ruth Kennedy’s room as police noted a Saturday quarrel preceded the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Ruth Kennedy
Ray Bell
J. B. Kennedy
Bell
Charges Pile Up Against Rev Willis Jordan
Rapisds Michigan dispatch reports escalating counts against the Rev Willis Jordan detained awaiting Charlotte officers. A Herndon letter by H G Meador ties him to leaving a wife and unpaid debts, notes prior Wisconsin pastorate and a disputed Washington DC meeting call, with later reports of his death in the Potomac and return to Herndon before more debts. Deputies from Charlotte head here with a warrant charging him with bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Washington
D. C
Potomac River
Herndon
Meador
E. F. Thompson
Charlotte
N. C
Escaped Convict Caught Near Here
Andrew Bivens, a Davidson County larceny convict, escaped from the Caledonia state prison farm last week. He was captured near Greensboro by Captain Glenn and jailed in Greensboro on a car theft charge after initial arrest in Randolph County. Bivens’ identity was confirmed in High Point, linking him to a prior escape after Jud Holstein was shot. He was sentenced in May 1927 to two to five years for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bivens
DaVidson
Caledonia
Greensboro
Glenn
Randolph County
Earl White
Bivens
High Point
Elliott
Jud Holstein
Buncombe County
Davidson County
Mecklenburg Battle Ends in Shootout and Wounding
In Asheville context, a chaotic night near Mecklenburg County lines ended with gunfire as a man identified as Romeo Padgett and others exchanged shots with rural police in Charlotte. Padgett and his brother Charlie Padgett, both known as liquor runners, were reported wounded. Romeo had recently bailed out on liquor charges and previously faced gunfire allegations involving law enforcement.
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Goforth
Margaret Jones
Frank Jones
Jones
Asheville
H. J
Romeo) Padgett
Mecklenburg County Rural Police
Charlotte
Charlie Padgett
Romeo
Padgett
Funds Lacking Delay Return of Bigamy Suspect
The Rev Willis J Jordan held in Grand Rapids Mich for Mecklenburg county on a bigamy charge may not be brought back to Charlotte due to lack of funds. County leaders say no appropriation exists to finance prisoner returns and legal means to authorize funding are uncertain. Sheriff Irwin says he will not request Jordan unless funds are provided and investigators review possible gubernatorial assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Willis J. Jordan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mecklenburg County
R. Neal Hood
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
John Irwin
Jordan
Raleigh
Fowler Funeral Services Set at Springfield Church
Funeral services for Mrs. J. M. Fowler, a former High Point resident, who died at Lenoir Saturday at 3 a m, will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at Springfield Friends church. Miss Clara I. Cox will officiate. Burial follows in the Primitive Baptist cemetery at Mechanicsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fowler
High Point
Lenoir
Springfield Friends Church
Clara I. Cox
Primitive Baptist
Mechanicsville
Hounds Used to Hunt Negro Wanted for Crime
Bloodhounds assisted Roanoke officers in the hunt for a suspect after a raid on Tom Carelton’s home. Carelton, a convicted liquor offender, was arrested. his wife was shot and possibly fatally hurt. A 17 year old brother was sought as the deputy’s killer, and an armed confrontation occurred at the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Tom Curelton
Curelton
Carelton
Johnson
Jews Rejoice As Ford Rushed Reform Sparks Rosh Hashanah
More than 1,500,000 Jews in New York City begin observance of Rosh HaShanah at sundown, marking the Jewish New Year 5688. Rabbis and laymen urge renewed support for charities across 200 synagogues as the ten day penitential period extends to Yom Kippur October 5. Jewish leaders hail Henry Ford's retraction of charges against Jewry as a signal racial victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Henry Ford
Woman Appoints 10 GY Position In Indianapolis
Mrs. John L. Duvall named city controller, succeeding Claude F. Johnson who led the police and detective departments after a board meeting. Mayor Duvall had been found guilty of corrupt practices in 1925, fined, imprisoned, and barred from office for four years. If he resigns, Mrs. Duvall would become the city’s top executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John L. Duvall
Claude F. Johnson
Johnson
Duvall
Board of Public Safety
Governor McLean Hints Board Appointee After Way Death
Governor McLean said he might appoint a successor to the state board to Dr. J Howell Way who died last week at his Waynesville home. The appointment could come within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
McLean
State Board
J. Howell Way
Waynesville
Stille and Family Visit South Carolina Plant Tour
D E Stille secretary treasurer of Stille Co Chicago shellac makers visits the city to inspect the recently established plant and meet customers. He travels with his wife and, after touring the north and east, is favorably impressed with the south notably the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Stille
KE. T. Stille & Co
Chicago
South
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Burlington
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Alexander Rankin, Jr
Roaring Gap
T. J. Gold
Rankin
Gold
High tioPn
Orfeminate High Point
Winston- Salem
Co. C. Prince
F. J. DeTamble
Storey
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Durham
Miss Margerite Herndon
Ruth la Grand
American Theatre
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North Main
Holstein
Mecklenburg
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Moseley
Henry
Nelse
Drege
Wnea Service, mC
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Helmoz
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Main Drug Co. No
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Uagores
South Main ST
N.C
Mrs. Duvall
Fraser
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