Estate dispute over John Neal will unsettles Forsyth court
In Winston Salem Forsyth Superior Court actions were begun to interpret the will of the late John Neal of Omaha Nebraska valued at 667977.11. The will assigns the estate to friends the Methodist Children's home and Masonic orphanage with a challenge by Mrs. McCoy who claims Neal fathered her two children and was married to her in South Carolina. Executors have finished the inventory and final statements signal readiness for distribution but court interpretation delays the process.
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Winston-Salem
Forsyth Superior Court
John Neal
Omaha
Neb
Masonic
Oxford
Daniel McCoy
Oklahma
Neal
BR. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Mr. Neal
South Carolina
Farley
Oklahoma
McKaughan
Frank A. Shotwell
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Shotwell
College Woman Appeals for Appropriation for Conservation of Life
A North Carolina College for Women letter urges passage of the Shepherd Towner Bill to fund maternal and infant protection. It notes 20,000 young mothers and infants die monthly nationwide and compares funding for livestock to human life. The bill would start with 10,000 per state and grow to 83,000 annually, aiming to save lives.
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America
Congress
House
Senate
Shepherd Towner
North Carolina
Death of Baby Car men Ersell Burch at 17 months
The death of 17 month old Car men Ersell Burch occurred December 6 by the death angel. She died after illness despite medical care with funeral services led by Rev L B Murray on December 7 at the family home near State Road Elkin and Zephyr mourners included the Whitaker Greenwood and Melton families.
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EF. J. Burch
Carmen Ersell
L. B. Murray
Andy Whitaker
Dan Whitaker
Emma Whitaker
Near
State Road
Irvy Greenwood
Near Elkin
Job Melton
Zephyr
Jesus
Canvassing board dispute to be heard in February
Jackson county contest heads to Sylva when Judge B F Long of Statesville presides a Superior court session. Republicans seek a writ of quo warranto to force the canvassing board to explain why precinct returns were set aside and votes discarded, potentially igniting a fresh Bri tt Weaver style clash between Asheville and Sylva attorneys.
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Asheville
Jackson
Jackson County
J. J. Britt
Smathers
Ward
Sutton and Stillwell
Sylva
Britt- Weaver
Wolfe Drug Co Ad Promotes Safe Storage of Packages
An advertisement from W. S. Wolfe Drug Co urges shoppers to shop early and use the store’s package storage service for safekeeping until they are ready to pick up. The call to action emphasizes convenience and security during busy periods.
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W.S. Wolfe Drug CO
Liberty Motors Score Another Big Triumph
Detroit December 3 Ford built liberty motors powered four army airplanes that completed a 9000 mile round trip from Mitchell Field Long Island to Nome Alaska and back The expedition led by Captain St Clair Street demonstrated durable engines and an aerial route to Alaska promising mail delivery in days rather than weeks The crew praised the motors noting no spark plug changes or misses throughout the grueling journey and a fleet that looked nearly new upon return.
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Detroit
Ford
Alaska
States ix
Captain Street
South Carolina Romance Goes to Coblenz for German Wedding
Captain Dogan H. Arthur, famed aviator of Union, S C, and Miss Eileen Farrell of Columbia plan to marry in Coblenz Germany during Christmas holidays. Farrell to sail December 7 to Antwerp with escort to Coblenz where Arthur has commanded an aero squadron. The couple will then tour Nice and Paris before making Coblenz their home.
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Maurice L. Farrell
Woldwood Avenue
Eauclaire
Columbia
Baltimore
Miss Farrell
State Highway Commission
Union
W. D. Arthur
Dogan H. Arthur
Washington
Germany
Antwerp
Helen Reifkohl
Andrews
Rhineland
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Water Front
Fifth Avenue
Muriel MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
MacSwiney
Brixton
London
Hudson River
Celtic
Mia. MacSwiney
Mary MacSwiney
Harry Boland
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Grover A Whalen
Plant and Structures
Hylan
North Carolina College For Women
Greensboro
N.C
Huyler
Rusk News
Jackson Row
Superior
Liberty Motors
Office
William Moriarty
Anheuser-Busch
St.Louis
The
West-Hill Company
Mount Airy
Budweiser
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