Thurman Nance Charged With Seducing Miss Daisy Vestal, July 8, 1926

Nance Is Charged with Seduction

Winston-Salem, July 3—Thurman Nance of Yadkin County, tried in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a charge of seducing a young woman, Miss Daisy Vestal of this city, was bound over to Superior Court under bond of $1,500.

The prosecuting witness alleged that Nance had promised to marry her after paying her marked attention. A year ago, a child was born.

The young woman testified that Nance, who had boarded near the house in which she was staying, had taken her riding several nights, and that she had spent a week at his family home in Yadkin County. Her testimony was corroborated by her father.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, East Bend, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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Kittrell College to Become Class "A" College, July 8, 1926

Kittrell College to Raise $100,000 Fund

Durham, N.C., June 30—To supplement the recent gift of B.N. Duke, tobacco magnate of Durham, and the more recent gifts of Prof. W.G. Pearson, J.M. Avery, John R. Hawkins and other prominent Negroes, the trustees of Kittrell College, at Kittrell, N.C., have authorized a campaign to raise an additional endowment of $100,000.

Prof. W.G. Pearson of Durham has been designated to direct the campaign, and in announcing its inauguration at campaign headquarters, Durham, stated that he expected to raise the fund in three months.

The authorities of the school plan to raise the scholastic standards to those of a Class “A” College, and increase in its endowment is an essential step in that direction. In addition, six new buildings are now being erected, and the institution is otherwise improving the plant and its equipment to meet the requirements of the standards with which it aims to conform, and to serve the increased student body which is expected next year from North Carolina and adjacent States.

With $100,000 additional endowment, the school will be one of the most liberally endowed colleges for Negroes in Southeastern United States, and will draw upon and serve North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia and Alabama, from which States large contingents of students are expected; while at the same time, students in smaller numbers from other States are expected to enroll.

In the campaign just announced, the appeal will be directed to Negroes, who are, in recent years, contributing more liberally to their own educational institutions than in the past. The alumni of the school will be enlisted for active service and participation in the campaign.

With six new buildings in the process of erection, and other permanent improvements going forward under the direction of President G.A. Edwards, the campus at Kittrell is a scene of busy preparation for the coming year.

From the front page of Africo-American Presbyterian, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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Calvary Presbyterian Church Notes from Asheville, July 8, 1926

Calvary Presbyterian Church, Asheville

Throughout this month of June, we have been favored with inspiring sermons delivered by our minister, Rev. W.G. Hamilton, B.D., A.M. A summary of the sermons during the month of June is: “The Church for Today,” Matt. 16: 18; “Serving God With What We Have,” Ex. 4-2; “Perils of the Summer,” Acts 28:3; “The Grace of Forbearance,” Phil, 4:5. On Children’s Day morning a special sermon was preached to the children on “Giving Account to God,” Romans 14:12.

These sermons have been delivered to very large and appreciative audiences. We feel that every one has been in some respect benefitted by all of these wonderful sermons.

During the construction of our new church we are worshipping in the Y.M.I. auditorium. A very beautiful church is now under construction.

The fourth Sunday in June was observed as “Children’s Day.” On this particular occasion the children of the Sunday school rendered the best program that they have ever had in the history of this organization. The little ones were trained by two of the Sunday school teachers, Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, wife of our minister, and Mrs. M. Meredith. The young girls who assisted Mrs. Hamilton in training the children were: Misses Elizabeth Murray, Irene McCorkle, Ovella Brown, Milly Mary Hunter and Norma Michael. Little Miss Mary Lipscomb played the Children’s Day music.

We raised the sum of $11.01 for offering. The one having the highest amounts were to receive a prize, a beautiful Bible. Little Dorothy Taylor received the Bible and little Ruth Gibson a Testament. We are proud of these little girls.

We were delighted to have with us on last Sunday morning Miss Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana. Miss Jones is in the city to give vocal recitals.

The sudden deaths of Mrs. Davis and Miss Gertrude Blair were shocks not only to the members of the church but to the community.

Mrs. Gussie Wright has returned to the city after a visit to Florida.

Miss Irene McCorkle will represent the Christian Endeavor Society at the School of Methods which will be held in Anniston, Ala., during the early part of August.

Last week we had in our midst Dr. Franklin of Swift Memorial College, Rogersville, Tenn., Rev. Eddington, also of Rogersville, and Rev. Ewing of Rose Hill, Va. These men are all outstanding members of the Presbytery.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams and family have returned home after an extended motor trip to Northern States. They attended the Exposition in Philadelphia.

Misses B.M. Wright and E.L. Murray motored with Rev. Hamilton and Mr. C. Jason to Spartanburg. While there they were guests of Mrs. M.H. Wright, 400 Liberty St.

--L.M.S.

From the front page of Africo-American Presbyterian, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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High Point Church Notes by Miss Daisy Keno, July 8, 1926

High Point Church Notes

By Miss Daisy Keno

On Sunday, June 6, we were glad tohave with us Dr. C.J. Baker, who preached for us all day. At the morning service his text was taken from St. Luke 15: 11, the sermon was greatly enjoyed.

June 13th was observed as Children’s Day. The program was successfully carried out. The amount raised was $14.42. A wonderful sermon was preached to the children.

Sunday, July 4th, Rev. C.A. Washington preached a beautiful sermon from St. John 17:27.

Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Graham of Winston-Salem spent a few days in High Point recently with Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Graham.

We were glad to have with us in our services Sunday Miss Sallie Morrison of Oxford.

Messrs. Earle Evans and Theodore Leth, Misses Daisy Kene, Sadie Morrison and Mrs. Daisy Leth spent a few hours in Greensboro with friends.

The J.W. G. Club gave a moonlight picnic last Thursday night. Many friends were present from Greensboro.

We are very glad to have Mrs. Washington back with us after taking a month’s vacation in Charlotte with her relatives.

We are also glad to have Mr. J.H. Wade at home visiting his wife and children.

Messrs. Delaware Craven, William Massey and Kennth Craven went to Walker’s Mill on a fishing trip. The were accompanied by Misses Bobbie Wylie, Sallie Morrison and Illa Craven.

Miss Pearl Sanders is attending Summer School at A. and T. College.

Mr. William McCain spent a few hours in the city on his way to Walterboro, S.C., where he was married on the 23rd of June to Miss Emma Toatley.

Mr. Boisey McCain spent Sunday in the city with his brother, Mr. Hobson McCain.

From page 3 of Africo-American Presbyterian, Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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Curbstone Cowboy Disrobed by Angry Girls, Forced to Drive Home Sans Pants, July 8, 1926

Curbstone Cowboy Disrobed by Angry Girls and Forced to Drive Home Sans Pants

Asheville, July 2—In union there is strength, and sometimes revenge.

Three Asheville girls tricked curbstone cowboy into a trip that lost him his self-confidence and his clothing, following an episode last night during which he forced the sister of one of the trio to walk home from an automobile ride, according to reports Thursday. An Asheville girl had accepted a lift in the car of the youthful sprout from the sugar-plum tree, it is reported. The youth drove out along the Leicester road and parked his car and started a battle that ended in the girl walking home. When she arrived there, weary and slightly footsore, the girl told an older sister of his mistreatment.

The older sister started on the warpath and deliberately accepted a ride from the same youth who had picked up her sister. A trip down the Leicester road followed and the car weas parked. According to the plans of the sister of the first girl, another car also drove up and parked. Two friends of hers, both girls, were in it. The three gathered together, seized the youth, stripped him of clothing, put it in their own car and drove off, leaving him to follow unclad in his car. His clothing was delivered at his home before he arrived, by the three girls.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, East Bend, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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A.W. Feezor of High Rock Has First Cotton Blooms in County, June 28, 1926

A.W. Feezor of High Rock Sends the First Bloom

Southern Davidson again takes the palm for early cotton blooms in this county. A.W. Feezor, farmer of near High Rock, who last year was among the first to report finding blooms, had squares blossoming in his field June 28, according to a note accompanying a box of blooms received by The Dispatch this morning. These were mailed at High Rock yesterday. There were four blooms in the box sent by Mr. Feezor, which is evidence that the condition is becoming general in the field from which they were picked.

Cotton as a rule has been considered backward in Davison this year on account of lack of moisture and cold spells during the spring, but the recent rains have transformed this crop and one observant farmer stated here Monday that he considered cotton as now at its normal state for the season.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, East Bend, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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Swimming Exhausts Harvey Smith, 23, and He Drowns in Pool, July 8, 1926

Harvey Smith Drowned in Charlotte Pool

Harvey E. Smith, 23 years old, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Barnett E. Smith of Boonville, was drowned Wednesday night while bathing in the McAlpine bathing pool at Charlotte.

Parties with Smith at the time say he became exhausted after swimming for some time and went down. Friends soon brought him to the surface, but they were unable to save him. Young Smith had been working in Charlotte for some time.

The deceased was married about two years ago to Miss Ollie Motsinger of Boonville, and she survives him, together with his parents. He was the only child of the family. Harvey had many friends here and in Charlotte who will be pained to learn of his death.

Funeral services were held at Boonville Baptist Church Friday at 11 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. Ward and Crutchfield. Interment was in the cemetery at the church.

From the front page of The Yadkin Ripple, East Bend, N.C., Thursday, July 8, 1926

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