Local National Farm Loan Association Joins Charlotte Group
The Lincolnton National Farm Loan Association joins Mecklenburg Cabarrus Gaston counties to form a central Charlotte headquarters at 105 Court Arcade. John F. Gaylord becomes secretary treasurer. Lincolnton’s J. Robert McNeely remains in charge locally. Approximately 1100 farmers across four counties have loans via the Federal Land Bank at Columbia through the six associations.
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Lincolnton National Farm Loan Association
Mecklenburg
Gaston
Cabarrus
Charlotte
J. Robert McNeely
Court Arcade
John F. Gaylord
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
McNeely
Lincolnton
Lincoln Counties
Federal Land Bank
Columbia
Act of Congress
Federal Land Tanks
Mecklenburg National Farm Loan Association
Mecklenburg County
Concord National Farm Loan Association
Cabarrus County
Cherryville National Farm Loan Association
Gaston County
Bessemer City
Capone Parole Bid Rejected by Federal Board
Washington August 19 The Federal Parole Board refused a parole petition from Al Capone the former Chicago beer baron serving 10 years at Alcatraz. The board said his release would be inimical to the welfare of society.
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Washington
Federal Parole Board
Scarface
al Capone
Chicago
Alcatraz
Russian artist Dey Ribocowsky found dead in Santa Monica
Santa Monica on August 18 reported the death of 56 year old Russian artist Dey Ribocowsky found in his hotel room. Doctors attributed the death to a heart attack. Ribocowsky painted Old Ironsides which supported the drive to preserve the ship.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Dey Ribocowsky
Ribocowsky
Boy 6 Dragged From River By Stranger Selfless Rescue
Six year old Jack Smith fought the current in the Scioto River as onlookers urged him to surface. Seventeen year old James Poston calmly entered the water and pulled him ashore then carried him up the bank, saying he was hunting a lost penny with his feet. A policeman gave the boy a nickel.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jack Smith
Scioto River
James Poston
Poston
Hen Lays Twice-Yolk Eggs Bi Daily in Valdosta
A Valdosta barnyard hen owned by Alberta Warren has laid a two yolk egg every other day for some time. The bird is an ordinary barnyard fowl with no special lineage and brings pride to its owner.
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Valdosta, Ga
Valdosta
Alberta Warren
Three Miners Trapped as Mine Wall Collapses at Lake Shore
In Kirkland Lake Ontario three workers Jack Bottrell shift boss Roy Warwick machine man and J Ogden helper remain imprisoned half a mile below ground after a rock wall toppled above them at the Lake Shore Gold Mine. Rescue operations are underway as effort to reach the trapped men continues.
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Kirkland Lake
Ont
Lake Shore
Jack Bottrell
Roy Warwick
J. Ogden
Glad He Broke Both Legs in 1898 Train Crash
James Stuart, who had both legs broken in a train accident in 1898, was denied an old age pension in 1936 due to lack of proof of age. A rediscovered accident report listing him as 35 restored his eligibility, leading to a pension grant.
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Chicago
James Stuart
County Bureau of Public Welfare
Stuart
Sanford Man Heads State Junior Order Leader Named for State Council
Asheville August 19 Installation of officers and selection of Durham for the 1937 meeting closed the 46th annual convention of the state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. E L Gavin of Sanford named to succeed Monroe Adams of Statesville as state councillor was inducted with Victor R Johnson of Pittsburgh as vice councillor and others including Sam F Vance Ker nersville secretary J C Coston Hendersonville assistant secretary Gurney P Hood Raleigh treasurer W E Blake Raleigh warden Edgard C Johnson High Point conductor S R Nichols McAdenville inside sentinel and Rev E R Bartlett Asheville chaplain. Seven representatives to the national convention were chosen including Charles F Tankersler Jr of Henderson and Monroe Adams.
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Asheville
Durham
State Council
Order of United American Mechanics
E. L. Gavin
Sanford
Monroe Adams
Statesville
Victor R. Johnson
Pittsburgh
Sam F. Vance
Kernersville
J. C. Coston
Hendersonville
Gurney P. Hood
Raleigh
W. E. Blake
Edgard C. Johnson
High Point
S. R. Nichols
McAdenville
Inside Sentinel
E. R. Bartlett
Charles F. Tankersler, Jr
Henderson
Heavy GOP Mail From South Signals London Victory Hope
Los Angeles reports indicate mail to the Republican national headquarters from southern Democratic states is heavier than in 1928, supporting John D. M. Hamilton's prediction of a November GOP victory. Hamilton campaigns in southern California and leads a torchlight parade to a Hollywood Bowl rally for Gov. Alfred M. Landon.
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Los Angeles
Hoover
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
California
Hollywood Movie Colony
Hollywood Bowl
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
David Milo Wright Post Names Committees For Installation Ceremony
The David Milo Wright Post American Legion reports committees for installing state officers in Lincolnton. October 19, Capt. Wiley M. Pickens will head the list of officers. Members and renewals drives are set to start to reach a quota before October 1.
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David Milo Wright
American Legion
Asheville
Lincolnton
Wiley M. Pickens
W. F. Hoyle
Lyman B. Lilly
C. H. Hinson
Lee F. Cline
Edgar L. Heavner
Dorsey Rhyne
Guy Robinson
Bob Smith
Blanche Heavner
P. E. Lutz
W. Dewey Chapman
Mrs. Robert Lynch Dies at 74 Near Long Shoals
Mrs. Robert Lynch aged 74 died early Wednesday at her home near Long Shoals. She is survived by seven children. Funeral services will be held at Pisgah Baptist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in the church cemetery.
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Robert Lynch
Long Shoals
Pisgah Baptist Church
GOP Lays Plans to Elect Edney in 10th District
Morganton NC Aug 18 Republican leaders of the 10th district met to plan the campaign of Cal vin R Edney of Marshall who will oppose Democratic incumbent A L Bulwinkle in the November 3 election. The committee headed by Yates Killian included W C Meekins Edney Frank Clatton and J Bennett Riddle Jr. Propects for a Republican victory were described as bright.
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Morganton
10Th District
Calvin R. Edney
Marshall
A. L. Bulwinkle
Yates Killian
Catawba County
Alse
W. C. Meekins
Edney
Frank Clatton
United States Senate
J. Bennett Riddle, Jr
Young Republican Clubs of
North Carolina
Services Announced For Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Pastor Luther A. Thomas of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Lincoln ton lists Sunday August 23 events Sunday School at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages chief service at 11 a m sermon Making a Discovery by the pastor Luther League gatherings in the afternoon and a townwide union service at 8 p m all are welcome
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Luther A. Thomas
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Lincolnton
Luther League
Knox Calls for Fewer Laws and Free Enterprise
Col. Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential nominee, told the United Retail Merchants Association in Hagerstown that the nation needs fewer laws and simpler government. He criticized New Deal programs, urged regulation only to ensure fair play, and warned against government overreach, saying business cannot be run from Washington. He warned of economic disparities if costs rise, and defended free enterprise as the only workable system.
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Hagerstown
Frank Knox
Vicepresidential
Washington
Chicago
United Retail Merchants Association
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Roosevelt
NRA
Knox
Thomas Jefferson
White House
Rhodes Sworn In as Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court
Thos E Rhodes was sworn in as clerk of the Superior Court of Lincoln County at a county board meeting. He succeeds Jas A Abernethy Jr after Hunter's death and will face W A Abernethy in the November race. Rhodes also heads the Lincoln County Young Democrats and was deputy clerk a week earlier.
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Thos. E. Rhodes
Superior Court
Lincoln County
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Jas. A. Abernethy, Jr
J. L. Hunter
Didate
Young Democrats
Mr. Hunter
Abernethy
Wilson Warlick
Hunter
Rhodes
W. A. Abernethy
Republican Executive Committee
Five Hurt In Lincolnton-Maiden Auto Collision
Five people were injured in a morning crash on the Lincolnton Maiden highway near St Matthews Reformed Church. The Neel family from Fayetteville North Carolina plus Hattie Lee Farries of Rock Hill and George Powell of Lincolnton were treated at Lincoln hospital with expected recoveries. Powell reportedly fled then was said to be at home with injuries. Police noted the Powell car carried over one hundred gallons of whiskey, much of which spilled along the road.
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Lincolnton-Maiden Highway
St. Matthews Reformed Church
W. C. Neel
Carolyn
Fayetteville
W. Va
Hattie Lee Farries
Rock Hill
S. C
George Powell
Lincolnton
Neel
Miss Farries
Lincoln Hospital
Powell
Community Supper At Palm Tree Church
The Ladies of Palm Tree Methodist Church at Yale sponsor a community supper on Tuesday evening September 1 at 6 30. Tickets are 50 cents each. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Ladies of Palm Tree Methodist Church
Yale
Administration proposal sparks privacy clash over social security
A government plan to expand social security legislation faces sharp criticism for invading private lives. The speaker warns that a broad federal reach misuses power and undermines national principles, calling the approach reckless and unacceptable.
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Velt
Martin and Knox Lead Republican Drive in Maine
Joseph W. Martin Jr Eastern Republican campaign manager leaves New York for Maine to launch a speaking tour ahead of the September 14 election. Col Frank Knox set to speak with C Wayland Brooks of Illinois slated for a major address. Melvin Eaton Republican State Chairman says Governor Lehman supports New Deal experiments using New York tax revenue.
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New York
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Maine
Col
Frank Knox
C. Wayland Brooks
Illinois
Melvin C. Eaton
Oneida
N. Y
Lehman
New York State
Ralph Gilbert 13 Loses Arm In Bus Collision
Ralph Gilbert aged 13 had his left arm amputated above the elbow after a car struck a North Brook No 1 school bus yesterday afternoon. The vehicle driven by Guy Brown allegedly tried to pass the bus causing the impact. Ralph was treated at Lincoln hospital and is reported doing nicely. He lives with his grandparents Mr and Mrs H F Royster of Cherryville after his mother died in infancy.
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Ralph Gilbert
North Brook No. 1
Guy Brown
Brown
Ralph
Lincoln Hospital
H. F. Royster
Cherryville
Diploma of Experience Promises Marble Inscription
A witty note declares that the diploma earned from the school of experience will be carved on marble but unreadable to those who view it.
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School of Experience
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Ironsides
South
London
Winculn
Nebr
Shirley Temple
Sterling Powell
Grant
Ohio River
Ravenwood
Kitty Belle Foulk
Wheeling
Daphne
Cincinnati
New
County Road Debt Adjustment Commission
W. H. Boring
General Assembly
Assembly
Carl L. Bailey
Plymouth
Mander
Gop
Lutheran Church
Jas. A. Abernethy
Gordon Dick
Edwards
Lincolnton Hospital
Miss Farris
Lenoir
Palm Tree Church
Martin and
Joe Gish
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