Convicts Build Modern Prison In N. Carolina
RALGHIGH N C Aug 6. Radio in every cell and a modified form of air conditioning will be features of North Carolina's remodeled 76 year old state prison. New electrical hookups give each prisoner a set of headphones connected to a central radio receiver so programs can be heard without disturbing others. Each inmate will have an individual electric light and all cells will have ventilation by forced draft fans. The test heating equipment and automatic temperature control will assure comfort. Remodeled at a cost of 500000 dollars, the prison aims to be one of the Souths most modern institutions, according to Oscar Pitts acting director of the penal division.
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Ralhigh
N. C
North Carolina
South
Oscar Pitts
North Carolina prison rebuilt with modern facilities and security
The state prison undergoes a half million dollar remodeling to become a modern, fireproof facility for 1200 inmates. New cell blocks, iron doors with selective locks, and constant armed guards accompany a improved hospital, kitchen, dining hall, and auditorium. Completion expected late fall after seven months of delayed executions.
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State Highway and Public Works Department
Cella
Bach
North Carolina
Davica
Pitts
Martin Moore
Asheville
Helen Clevenger
New York University
South
Wellington Notices and County Fair Upcoming Events
Wellington notices report sidewalk repair letters deemed non legal notices by City Solicitor Robert L Walden. Bonnie Brae Farms' William B Murray to show four registered Percheron Craft horses at the 1937 Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Wellington Church of Christ undergoes renovations with new seats ordered from Tiffin at 600 while a dedication is planned. A primary election will be held next Tuesday with polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m. Voters will not cast ballots. workers will man booths and candidates are chosen by town caucus.
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Wellington
Ohio
Robert L. Walden
William B. Murray
Bonnie Brae Farms
Columbus
Livestock Department
William Whipple
Thei
Lorain County
Medina Renior
Huntington Beach
Lake Erie
William Barber
New York Day by Day by 0 C McIntyre
New York diary notes social names and sketches of figures like Dr John Erskine, Mrs Walter Chrysler, Octavus Roy Cohen, Father Devine, and Peter Arno. Jocular observations on celebrities, artists, and society mingle with reminiscences of Gershwin, Obolensky, Astor, and Malaria Lane amid New York's witty crowd.
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New York
John Erskine
Brooklyn
Walter Chrysler
Watteau
Thalberg
Earhart
Gershwin
Bob Ripley
Bugs Beer
Harry Evans
Otto Cog Jon
Nicholas Murray Butler
Anne Morgan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Octavus Roy Cohen
Father Devine
Fanny Farmer
Germany
Amsterdam
Louise Dresser
Theodore Dresser
Count de la Falaise
Sonja Henie
Gabriel Heatter
Esmond O'Brien
Maury Pal
Keats Speed
Gibson
Robert W. C. Chambers
Fair Grounds Improvements and 4-H Garden Winners
Wellington Fair Association secretary Branson announced a bank across the grandstand will be leveled for more standing room and a new water main will add drinking stations during the grounds overhaul before the August 24 to 26 fair. County agent Hummel judged 4-H gardens with Robert Soules and Margaret Hibner earning trips to Camp Crag starting August 10 for best vegetable and flower gardens.
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Ark. Branson
Wellington Fair Association
Branson
C. I. Hummel
Sunnysiders
Hustlers
Robert Soules
Margaret Hibner
Camp Crag
Soules
Under the Brooklyn Bridge The Midnight City
A gritty glimpse of New York’s night world near the arches. Hard bitten ladies drink gin, ragged men haunt alleyways and crumbling blocks come alive with a strange urban chorus. The scene blends myth and modern toil in a bloodless, nine Taylors joke.
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Brooklyn Bridge
4 H club demonstrations and visits noted
Hummel praised Mary Jordan Mary Boltters and others for prior wins while Soules Mise Ebner received honors. Lillien Davis and Margaret Elbner earned second prize in team demonstration at county 4 H judging day. The group plans a visit to Wooster Experiment Station on August 19 and holds a regular meeting that Monday at the church home.
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Hummel
Mary Jordan
Mary Boltters
Soules
Mise Ebner
Lillien Davis
Margaret Elbner
Simnysiders
Hustlers
Wooster
C. & Church
Family visits and births mark Oberlin notes in Kentucky trip
The article lists relatives visiting in town including Howard and family with Lawrence Wolla at Niagara Falls, Mrs KB P Collins and Eloise Kemery of Lodi, Mary Goosy and Carl Oney in Oberlin visiting Kentucky, plus birthdays and a hospital transfer for Walter Peck and Elizabeth Wright. Emergency operation for Mrs. Franklin Wright noted.
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Joe Biddle
William Mittlesindt
Barbara Frick
Chicago
Neil Bradley
Gilmore
Greenwich
Lonzo Green
Here
Michigan
Canada
Mary Wells
Howard
Lawrence Wolla
Niagera Falls
KB. P. Collins
Eloise Kemery
Lodi
Mary Goosy
Carl Oney
Oberiin
Kentucky
Keith Andrews
Charlies
Willis
Allen Ree
Son
Oberlin
Franklin Wright
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