Monroe graded school completes successful graduation week
The Monroe Graded School held a notable graduation with Rev. J Abernethy delivering the commencement message on Wednesday night. A Thursday reception by the Junior Baraca Class followed, with student essays on North Carolina history and notable figures, and the ceremony concluded with diplomas awarded by Supt. Randolph in the opera house.
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Monroe
J. Abernethy
Solomon
Abernethy
Jochampe
Miss Grace
Annie Craig
North Carolina
Misa Susto
Johnson
McDonald
Tien
Prince Charlie
Excape
Enallah
Penelope Barker
Edenton Tew
Retsey Dowdy
University
Wake Forest
Trinity
Greensboro Female College
Meredith
Statermal
M. Presbyterian
Eiizabeth
Guilford
Mien Ruth Greene
Johin Charles McNeillt
Mercer University
Charlotte Observer
Belle Pointer
Granfather Mt
Mt. Mitchell
Blowing Rock
Iaker
Archie Fairley
Old North State
Francis
Charles Bd. Aycock
Francis Venalle
University of North Carolina
RK. B. Redwine
Blakenney
Tustees
Venable
Supt
Randolph
Cliss
Mr. Craig
Mint Porter
Opera House
Richeson Dies in Chair A Virginia Preacher Executed
Rev Clarence V Richeson the Virginia preacher who killed one girl to marry another died in the Boston electric chair at 12 17 am He slept four hours was calm sang hymns read the Bible and prayed He wished to be buried beside his mother in Virginia and his father promised to arrange it
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Clarence V. T. Richeson
Boston
Avis Linnell
Arden Allen
Richeson
Remy
Virginia
Allen
Dexter
Deliberatus
Fae Ant
Solionen
Klomsen
Carrell County Court
Guere
Claude
Victor Allen
Byrd Morton
Sidna Hdwants
Staples
Commonwealth
Jts
Virginia Court of Appeals
Carroll County
Fortunes and forecasts in a town square omen
Squire Neary McWhorter sought a favorable outcome for a forthcoming legislative bid by consulting a fortune teller. A parrot-augur and a graveyard-faced seer offered two identical predictions in yellow and blue slips, promising success if he follows the advice and noting a possible election victory with enough votes.
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Neary McWhorter
Neo
Squire McWhorter
Jeon
Singilar
Mississippi Congressman Praises Oscar Underwood for President
Underwood supporter Representative Collier of Mississippi spoke Friday in the courthouse, praising Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama. He highlighted his Southern roots and role as leader of House Democrats on tariff legislation, with a largely eloquent but old fashioned flourish. About one hundred people attended.
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South Carsting
Wilwa
Olumbia
Velock
Woodrow Wilnow
Balticorc
Woodrow Wilson
H. R. Tillman
E. J. Smith
Manning
John G. Lvens
Mary. Ansel
Greenville
Francis J. Weston
Rbens
W. F. Stevenosh
Chesterfield
St. C
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilso
General Assembly
South Carolina
United States
Weston
Lewis W. Parker
Oscar Underwood
Wilson
Parlor
Congressman Collier
Mississippi
Court House
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Underwood
House
Delegates Named for County Convention North Monroe
North Monroe delegates to county convention include C. N. Simpson D A Houston A H McLarry B H Benton J W Chaney S O Blair L B Secrest H B Clark FH Wolfe FP M Morgan W H Phifer J Wilson Helms B A Helms J F Gordon J Frank Williams. South Monro delegates list R B Redwine R A Morrow H D Stewart C M Redfearn P B Blakeney Ney McNeely I K Helms W D Sikes L R Helms W A Lane B C Hams KR F Beasley T J Broom.
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North Monroe
C. N. Simpson
D. A. Houston
A. H. McLarry
B. H. Benton
J. W. Chaney
S. O. Blair
Secrest
H. B. Clark
FH. Wolfe
FP. M. Morgan
W. H. Phifer
J. Wilson Helms
A. Helms
J. F. Gordon
J. Frank Williams
South Monr
R. B. Redwine
R . A. Morrow
H. D. Stewart
C. M.redfearn
P. B. Blakeney
Ney McNeely
I. K. Helms
W. D. Sikes
L. R. Helms
W. A. Lane
B.C. Hams
F. Beasley
T. J. Broom
Killings at Blewett Falls Go Unreported Says Local Paper
Wadesboro reports another murder at Blewett Falls as Ed Tony, a Black workman, was shot by his fellow worker and mistress known as Matte. The coroner was not informed promptly and news reached Wadesboro only days later.
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Wadesboro
Blewett Falls
Ed Tony
Green
Census requirements prompt school census across Monroe region
R N Nesbet county superintendent mandates a June school census under a state act with a July report deadline. The census will list all children one year and older, youths ages twelve to twenty one, plus deaf dumb and blind pupils, with parent or guardian names. Census-taker committees must report public school houses and property value.
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Camus
Teelstaure
Fragmented list of officials and canvassers across districts
A disjointed roster lists numerous officials, canvassers, and district extras across counties and towns. Names such as Owens, Williams, and Aycock appear amid scattered locales like Griffin, Union, and Mount Pleasant, with many abbreviations and fragmented titles.
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W. Ataris
Geveral
CHO Owens
Graxcom Urals
B.C. Williams
Neabit
Watt Auboraf
Ilon
Jno
Sikes
Mr. T
Dion W. Bivens
Stewart
Rufus Tt Weaver
R.A. Sorrow
Dor
Joe Brave
Soloot
Griffin
Tellfield
Grover John Hf
Wik Hees
Piie High
Mit
Walle
Thitoh
Erin
Alow Wietenstee
Faulks
W. B. Plerex
Brooks
Addy
Black Jack
M. Straw
Mt. Prospect
Wm. Griffin
Sandy Ridge
J.P. Aycock
Nee
Hope
W. EB. Stewart
O. B. Huey
Jackson Forest
A. Walkup
Rehobeth
C. S. Massey
Axhaw
J. N. Bigham
Walker
Henry McWhorter
College HU C
Community Benefit Supper At Matthews Parsonage
Thian Trail Sows and daughters hosted a benefit supper on the 11th for the Matthews parsonage. proceeds totaled over nineteen dollars. Local visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jobertort and Grady Tittle from Carle Texas, staying with relatives in the county. Friends and neighbors from Waxhaw to Charlotte visited and sent well wishes to the ill Mr. S. B. Crowell, now improving at Charlotte Sanitarium.
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Matthews
Air
Jobetort
Tittle
Grady
Carle
Texas
Mra
LB. Guin
Uttle
Mary Lee
Annie Howard
Waxhaw
T. A. Boyd
B. Crowell
Charlotte
Goose Creek
J. BE. Broom
J. L. Crowell
Green Morris
O. H. Moore
Elizabeth
Rook Rest
Recorder's Court Faces Assault and Battery and Violations
Roy Brewer charged with assault and battery with costs assessed. Lester Ross cited for violating ordinance 80 with costs. H A Mullis found not guilty on disposing of mortgaged property and prosecutor taxed with costs. Nancy Fincher charged with nuisance found not guilty. Ed Morris charged with assault and battery with costs. Clyde Bricker violating ordinance assessed $0 costs.
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Recorder's Court
Roy Brewer
Lester Ross
H. A. Mullis
Nancy Fincher
Ed Morris
Clyde Bricker
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Union County
D. Yarborough
Tennessee
Aglaus Fink
Saratoga County
New York
Nesbit
Journal
Corn Club
T. F. Parker
Jackson
Squire
Cliute
Massie
Mandey
Beulah
Lanes Creek Township
the Journal
Union Smanson
Court Hower
Asheville
T. V. Howell
H. Q. Alexander
R. N. Nesbet
Monroe Township
H. G. Nash
Mamoue AL Pune
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