Alexander Graham High School - Snips and Cuts Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, MAY 18, 1932 Uhr Olharlnite Gbhaerurr Published every day in the year, I Sixty-second year of publication.i Established 1869. McLean Sinclair ,,,,,,,,,,,, Pr-esidentl Joseph Brinkhoff ...,.. Business Mgr., Abbot Fraser ......ri,,,,,r,,,.,,,,,, Editorl Charles Clegg v......, Manager Editor Member of the Associated Press New Medical Discovery Baltimore, Md., May 18-Dr. Willie May Short, M. D., E. T. C., has made an astounding discovery, which is the foremost topic of dis- cussion in the medical circles of the world. Dr. Short is the origi- nator of a formula containing cer- tain ingredients, which, if taken at the proper time, will give the patient his long-desired height or weight. Many people are eager to obtain the said formula, but only a few have been successful. Among: the chosen few are Miss Ruth Nuch- ols and Miss Maude Roberts who, upon taking the treatment, imme- diately became fatg Miss Hattie Yandle, who was at once made very thin, and Miss Lucille Man- ning, who grew to a great height, in a very few moments. Famous Movie Stars to Visit Charlotte Much interest has been aroused among the Movie fans of Char- lotte by the announcement that two well-known movie favorites will appear here soon. Miss Ed- wynne Hereford, of the Paramount Film Company, will appear at the Imperial Theater some time next month. Mr. Hammond Booth and Mr. Harry Morrill, stars, will at a later date appear at the Broad- way. Definite announcement will be made later, when arrangements have been completed. Anti-Man Movement Causes Con- sternation in Political Ranks Washington, May 18-A society was formed in this city yesterday whose purpose and aim is to take away the vote from the men. The founders and leading spirits of this organization are Miss Hildred Turner, Miss Mildred Rucker, and Miss Frances Wommack. They state that, through sad and bitter experience, they have learned that the men of this country are be- coming mentally deficient, and that the vote is absolutely unsafe in their hands. This theory is at present very popular, and is daily growing ini popularity. Many prominent wo- men of the capital, notably Misses Lucile Helms, Kathryn Clampitt. and Marie Duls have signed pledges that they will not rest un- til the work is completed. Al. Washington is aroused, since the founding of this society may mark the beginning of a new poltiia era. Auditorium Art Club an- the opening of exhibit within the next month. This exhibit will be held at the City Auditorium, and will be composed of world- famed masterpieces. Among oth- ers, will be the paintings of Miss Sarah Adelaide Mayer, Miss Vir- ginia Hamilton, and Marion Pet- tus. All of these young artists have achieved marked recognition, both in this country and abroad. Miss Mayer spent years of study. in Italy, while Miss Hamilton and Miss Pettus are of the Frenchl school. i l Art Exhibit at The Weepaint-u nounced yesterday a noteworthy art Noted Scientist Makes Discovery A wonderful discovery has heeni made lately by the famous scien-i tist, Frank Jones. Mr. Jones, after ten years of hard work in his lab- oratory, has at last made the dis- covery for which he has long been trying. It is how to turn brassi into gold by chemical processesf Mr. Jones has written a formulai for preparing the substance which brings about this wonderful change, but he has, of course, kept it a se-i cret. He demonstrated the powem of his magic liquid to a huge, crowd in Washington yesterday.: The Government has offered him a million dollars to make the se-l cret public, but he is hesitating quite a bit about accepting. He is now experimenting as to how to keep ice from melting so quickly, with chemicals. If he succeeds, this will prove a blessing to all housekepers in the summer time. Famous Typist Gives Demonstration Mr. Edgar Smith, the most fa- mous typist in the world, gave an exhibition here yesterday of his al- most superhuman speed on the typewriter. -An enormous crowd gathered to see him. Mr. Smith, with seemingly no effort, Wrote 1-50 words of medium length in a s-ngle minute, and made no mis- cake. The speed with which his worked has long puzzled all over the country. They understand how anybody's can be trained to move so that while in motion they fingers doctors cannot fingers rapidly are almost invisible. He, however, attributes his success to determina- tion and long practice. Great Saxophone Player on Tour Mr. Harold Kemp, one of the world's greatest saxophone play- ers, is now making a tour of the world, displaying his wonderful genius on the saxophone. At pres- ent, he is in Europe, and his mu- sical talent has so pleased the Royal Court of England that His Majesty himself has offered Mr. Kemp a fabulous amount of money, and the title of Earl, if he will consent to stay and be the Court's musician. However, he has no idea of limiting himself to any one country. He will sail for America on the first of June, and begin his tour in the United States. He will probably reach the South in the early fall, and all are looking for- ward to his coming with greatest interest. Dancing Classes at Woman's Club Of interest to many is the an- nouncement of the opening of danc- ing classes at the Woman's Club, under the instruction of Miss Ro- berta Walker. Miss Roberta Wal- ker has spent much time in the North studying, and is considered one of the best dancers in this part of the country. 1 1 i l i 4 ,i l 3 i 1 . i ii -l ii si l l sl i ai i 4 1 i 'i I ii ,i ii i fi 9 E f ii ,. gs F S! . l , i m i Q i

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wnnuan. MAYBE E l? wlhgffblel' TODAHPAGES CHARLOTTE, N. C., MAY 18, 1932 PLANS COMPLETED FOR GIGANTIC TWENTIETH OF MAY CELEBRATION The committee on arrangements for the Twentieth of May cele- bration announces the completion of final plans for the great event. The feature of the morning will be the parade, in which over two hun- dred firms, organizations, and patriotic societies are expected to participate. The prizes, as announced yesterday, will be awarded to the most beautiful and also the most original float. These prizes will be awarded at the mass meeting at the Courthouse. This meeting will begin promptly at three o'clock. At this time the Hon. Lester Rock will speak, and thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the city to hear this silver-tongued orator of the Queen City. The final event of the day will be the patriotic ball at the City Auditorium. The very efficient committee on arrangements is composed of J. Nelson Jones, Charles Couch, and Morgan B. Spier. Ancient Tablets Unearthed Washington, May 18-The Na- tional Geographic Society has just made public the fact that Byrd Crayton, famous explorer. and a member of this Society, has unearthed some ancient tablets in the northern part of Scandinavia. This discovery will be of great value in tracing the life historyi France and Russia, she made her debut in Paris. Since then she has been making a world-wide tour. In Favor of Bill i l Washington, May 18-Hon.i Katherine Sherrill, Democratic leader in House of Representatives, of the race which formerly inhab-J has Come Out in faV01' Of the HGW itated these lands. . I Decorated by Red Cross New York, May 18-Mr. Speight Adams, medical missionary to Borneo, received special recogni- tion today from the American Red Cross Society for the wonderful work he is carrying on in that country. Dr. Adams is a graduate of Johns Hopkins, and has taken post-graduate degrees in several Eurqiean institutions. The medal conferred on him by the Red Cross is a signal honor, and is a recog- nition prized and coveted by all, Queen Likes Dancing Kalamazoo, May 18-Madame Marion Robinson, known as the' second Pavlowa, has gained high favor at the royal court of Kala- mazoo. Her Royal Highness, the Queen of Oleijingo, has expressed, great pleasure in Miss Robinson's dancing, and has made her many costly gifts. Miss Robinson is known the world over for her in- terpretive dancing. After study- ing in the leading schools of bill advocating shorter hours for school children. The presentation of this bill has caused much de- bate in both houses. It is thought that Miss Sherrill's stand will have great influence on the passage of the bill. Construction Contract Let Contract was let yesterday for the construction of a 'bridge over Town Creek. For the last year or two, the people of Charlotte have realized the need of another bridge over this creek, but here- tofore the project has been impos- sible on account of insufficient funds. Recently an appropriation was made, and the construction is to be begun at once. Martin Lee Black, one of the best known civil engineers in this part of the coun- try, is to have charge of the work. Bankers' Conference Bankers of the Piedmont section of the Carolinas are to hold an important conference in Charlotte the first three days in June. At this time many plans will be dis- cussed, and experts on all phases of banking will be heard. Some of the prominent figures in the conference will be Frank Gay, Walter Brown, and Jack Denton. Captured by Savages Philadelphia, May 18eIn an ad- dress before a huge audience in this city, Miss Lila Caudle, re- turned missionary, last night told thrilling tales of the South Sea Islands. Miss Caudle has spent the last five or six years among these savage ,people, and has learned much of their customs. Miss Caudle says that her most exciting experience was a capture by the natives, and a sight of the boiling pot. None of these expe- riences have downed me, said Miss Caudle. Ui expect to return in the near future to my work among these people. Charlotte Music Festival The Music Festival which will be held in this city May 24, 25, and 26 promises to be one of great note. The committee in charge of arrangements have said that all is in readiness, and the artists are expected to arrive in the city with- in the next few days. The Charlotte Musical Society has been very fortunate in secur- ing for the spring festival some of the most noted singers and mu- sicians of the world. Madame Mary Magill Edwards, of the Met- ropolitan Opera Company, and Madame Alva Lowrance, of the Chicago Opera Company, are to appear in concert. Some of the noted pianists who are to appear are Miss Jeannette Davis, Miss Helen Barnett, Miss Lillian Rog- ers, Miss Thelma Gay, and Miss Edna Triplett. Charlotte audiences will be delighted to know that they are to have the opportunity of hearing the famous duet work of Miss Margaret Henderson and Miss Candace Bryant. The festival as a whole promises to be very en- joyable, and truly of unusual ex- cellence. ill in ir. u l l l i ,li Ll: 1'. ' ill iii ie, hifi iii 1 . gl I ll il vii fl will H il ,lil i. I, Slim! . .flu l 4 1 4 ill, 's ll' ,,. ,ni i ii if hill i is ii ll ll 'Vw Qfzwg In . ,,, , ,n i lg: lil? iii 'l td I l . llihiyi .'l ii' ,N X, iii, ii it .11 l il'l ,Q i l ' l l l in i n l il il li' Ei l M lj' . l l ll-if i I ,lr li

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1 l THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, MAY 18, 1932 RELEASED FROM PRISON i Three Young People Set Free after- Ten Years of Jail Life l Today, at noon, three young people of this city were releasedi from the County Jail, where they had been serving a ten-year sentence. One is a girl-Louisa Duls, and the other two, boys-Johnie Jones. and John Hebert. The offense for which they were confined soy long was a failure to meet a note for 3250, which they had signed.i The sad story of the note is given below: Ten years ago, there were in the Class of 'Twenty-Two of Char-. lotte High School three dignified Seniors, who with the help of the school attempted to publish a weekly High School paper, The Advocate. Louisa was the editor, John the associate editor, and Johnie the business manager. But, alas, the paper fell into sore financial straits, so these audacious youngsters marched to the Independence Trust? Company, and obtained a note for 35250, payable on April 27 of thati year. They tried every imaginable way to raise money to pay thei note. They had the school give a carnival and a stunt night. They? sold hot dogs and candy, but all in vain, the money just couldn'ti be raised. The time for payment of the note was extended to May 17. l but even then these over-confident upstarts failed to pay their debt.i So at last the Bank was inflamed with righteous indignation againsti the deceivers, and sent officers to arrest them. It was a lovely springl day when the enforcers of law came to Alexander Graham High School. They saw a crowd of school children gathered around the Domestic Science window, and wondered what the trouble was. When they drew closer, however. they perceived that the cause of excite- ment was the three criminals. who were frantically endeavoring to sell hot dogs. ' Such slashing of rolls and slinging of mustard and, weinies they had never seen before. Myriads of pups were standing, around ready to be manufactured into weinies. When Johnie sawl the officers. he ran to them in despair. and begged with tears in his voice for a few more minutes in which to sell. But the policemen were , hard-hearted, and harshly dragged the offenders to Court. refusingi to listen to their pleas of mercy. while even the dogs yiped out theirl sympathy for the unfortunates. The Judge was as cruel as the offi-l cers, and sentenced the girl and boys. despite their tender age. to ten years in the county jail. They were placed in three small cells, side bv side. These long years' imprisonment have had verv peculiar effects upon the victims. Louisa has long been raving wildly. and the first thing she said upon releasement was. .Tohnie. I told vou so: I told you so!'l' Johnie. too. is ouite out of his head, and he continually muttersgsomething about pay up. pay up. John makes fierce gestures. as though he were still slicing rolls and slinging mustard.. The story of these young people is especially pathetic, for those whoi know them say that they were once very promising. They will be. taken to the State Sanatorium tomorrow, and all modern methods ofl I i 5 curing lunatics will be used upon them. P Wor'ld's Tennis Championship Newport News. May 18-Today, in a hard-fought match, Miss Helen Nora Sherrill won the world championship for women, bv de- feating the British holder of the title. The score was as follows: 6-4. 3-6. 7-5. This was one of the closest matched games of the series, and was witnessed 'bv a large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators. I., i Woodside Heavyweight Champ i New York. May 18-In defeat- ing last night the former holder! of the title. Fatty Woodside is' entitled to lay claim to world'sl heavyweight wrestling champion-1 ship. Woodside is popular with the, fans of this country, and he is! planning a southern tour in thei near future. He is himself ai North Carolinian. i Turns Down College Offer, to Coach Hi Team George Lowe, famous Harvard football star, has rejected a very flattering offer to coach the Geor- gia Tech football squad for next season, in order to give his services to the Charlotte High School team. George says he doesn t care any- thing about fame or fortune when it comes to standing by old Char- lotte High. Fans are expecting great things of the team next sea- son. New High School Stadium to Be Erected Of foremost interest to those connected with High School ath- letics is the announcement of the proposed erection of an Athletic Stadium at Independence Park, for the use of the students of the va- rious high schools of the city. The erection of this building is made possible through the generosity of Miss Effie Putman, who has al- ready given largely of her means for many benefits for the High School students. The stadium will be used for a football field, baseball diamond, running track, and other athletic purposes. There will be complete equipment of dressing-rooms, show- er baths, etc. It is the purpose of the Director of Athletics to stage a huge inter- State High School meet at this stadium each fall and spring. The Stadium is to be a large and handsome structure, and the work on it is to be begun at once. g..Q..g..q..9-.g..g..g..g..g..g..g.-gn..-...Q--5.-g..g..q.....g Q Q HuNTER's DEPARTMENT 2 sToRE E The ackliowleilgccl lezicli-1' of dc- 5 lP2l.l'IlllClli stores in the L'ai'oli11as. E liverytliing in the latest styles, . 6 rczuly-mamlc rlrcsscs for graduates Q now a specialty. VVQ g'IlZll'2l11iCC' E that you will lie satisfied. ' 2 .g..g..g..g..g g ..g..g.. Q g..g..g..g.g g g g g g