Ward Leaders Weigh Fill of Williamson Vacancy in Greensboro
In a smoke filled room Democratic leaders from the third ward met Thursday night to consider filling the council vacancy created by J. Paul Williamson's removal. O Arthur Kirk was discussed though he indicated willingness only if asked. Some participants refused to reveal those discussed while an invited official learned of the meeting only after contact with a different city official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Founcilman J. Paul Williamson
Neil
O. Arthur Kirkah
Greensboro
District Music Elimination Contest Draws 244 Entries
In four counties 244 students entered the High Point district elimination for classes B and C with finals set in Greensboro on April 17 74. Eli Whitney Pleasant Garden Alamance and Lexington led with multiple prizes across junior senior piano and band categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Frederick Stanley Smith
Southern Pines
Eli Whitney
Pleasant Garden
Burlington
Thomasville
Lexington
Alamance
Sarah Taylor
F. R. Taylor
Florence Ellis
W. F. Ellis
Betsey Yow
D. T. Yow
Doris Koonce
A. J. Koonce
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
Guilford College
Alender Wilson
Summerfield
Education Focus Marking 34th North Carolina Federation Meet
The 34th annual North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs opens Tuesday with 500 delegates. Education centers the agenda with speakers including Dr. Frank P. Graham and Clyde Erwin. An Wednesday rally, art exhibit, and parliamentary classes are planned, with officers elected for several departments.
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North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
George E. Marsham
Organizaon
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Clyde Erwin
Department of Public Instruction
BE. L. McKee
Fderation
Marshall
W. T. Best
Woman's College of the University
Roberta Campbell Lawson
Oklahoma
General Federation
Sheraton Hotel
High Point Woman's Club
Elliott
Wesley Memorial Church
Louise V. Sutton
Margaret Gibson
Hoffman Opposes Full Taxation On Damaged Property
County Commissioner Joe F. Hoffman Jr says the April 1 listing rule could be unfair for Greensboro tornado victims. He proposes legislative relief or refunds, noting the event as an act of God and the need to balance lost income with remaining value and insurance clauses. He plans to gauge public sentiment while aiming for a fair adjustment.
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Joe F. Hoffman, Jr
Greensboro
Hoffman
Education rally speaker McKee to address junior high crowd
Mrs BE L McKee of Sylva will join a panel at the educational rally in the junior high school auditorium this Wednesday night. The public is invited to attend.
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BE. L. McKee
Sylva
North Carolina
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
Plans for Holy Week Services Complete
West End Baptist pastor Rev Hoyle Love to speak Thursday at joint Holy Week services at Wesley Memorial church replacing Rev Tom A Sykes confined to Burrus Memorial hospital. Daily 1 30 pm Mon Thu 30 minutes, Friday 1 hour.
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Hoyle Love
West End Baptist Church
Tom A. Sykes
Wesley Memorial Church
Sykes
Burrus Memorial Hospital
H.S. Hartzell
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
J. C. Madison
First M. P. Church
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Wit and wisdom from reader submissions on travel and manners
The piece presents short reader anecdotes and jokes from J. T. Coggins and H. A. Mitchell among others. Tales include a haunted house misadventure with a talking cat, a dinner etiquette misunderstanding between ministers, and a farmer and car salesman quip about speeds and a runaway cow tail.
Constantine Seeks Industry Wide 40 Hour Week Stabilization
Hanes and other hosiery manufacturers move toward an industry wide 40 hour week to stabilize wages and hours. Constantine reports progress after Asheville talks and plans to draft a standard agreement with mills likely to join. He notes mixed adherence but expects rapid acceptance of a formal plan.
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Earl Constantine
High Poin
New York
Constantine
Asheville
Ashevilles
Hanes
Indust
Candidates to visit High Point for two month primary season
Gubernatorial hopefuls will tour High Point with visits by John A. MacRae and Sandy Graham planning events on May 12. Dr. Meald contemplates dates and will appear. Lieutenant governor, auditor and senator candidates also eye High Point for campaign stops amid the drawn out primary period.
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High Point
Ueatly
John A. MacRae Tsy
Sandy Graham
Meald
Leutenant Pyornor
High Point Hydro Project Faces Washington Scrutiny
William B. Waldo promotes a hydro electric flood control plan on the Canoke River headwaters. Officials see potential tax relief and lower electric rates, with profits aiding amortization of debts. The city would not pledge funds, while power rights from Smith Mountain could fuel local homes and spur jobs and growth.
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High Point
Washington
Canoke River
William BE. Waldo
Smith Mountain
High Point Seeks Court Post In County Power Shuffle
Local Democrats eye courthouse positions as High Point men gain attention for a possible post. Greensboro critics see partisan meddling and argue for a High Point ambassador to balance influence and duties.
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Greensboro
Spaugh Paper Co to Open in High Point
Spaugh Paper Company Inc of High Point will begin operations this week with a planned opening at 713 South Hamilton Street. Incorporators W I Spaugh J E B Lyon and M M White have subscribed to three shares and the firm is authorized to issue 1000 shares. A first shipment of paper is en route and the certificate of incorporation was issued by Stacey W Wade secretary of state in Raleigh.
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Spaugh Paper Company, Inc
High Point
South
Hamilton Street
Stacey W. Wade
Raleigh
W. I. Spaugh
J. EB. Lyon
M. M. White
Republicans of County Select Complete Slate in Guilford
The Guilford County Republican convention in Greensboro agreed on a complete slate, with plans to add township candidates soon. The slate covers all major offices including constables and justices of the peace, and Harry Stanley for state senate received strong support. A nominating committee chaired by N. D. McNary proposed the lineup, and Kearney Frazier aided the Greensboro delegation. The meeting, at the courthouse, also noted possible county office candidates from local leaders.
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Guilford
Republicana
Greensboro
Worth B. Henderson
N. D. McNary
E. A. Wright
High Point
Kearney Frazier
Harry Stanley
Wright
Primary Forestry Project Yields Expected Soil and Shoreline Benefits
The soil conservation service reports achievement of two main goals in the City Lake watershed: soil and water conservation and shoreline protection. Bare eroded areas are covered, erosion checked by spot plantings of pine and black locust, and six miles of shoreline planted with 25 000 shrubs to prevent silting. Demonstration area sees over 103 000 tree seedlings planted for timber production.
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Soil Conservation Service
City Lake
Charles H. Flory
Kory
City Lake Shore
Brentwood Pupils Portray Dutch Life In Grade Program
Second grade under Miss Ruth Simpson and third grade under Miss Bess Idol presented a Dutch life program at Brentwood. Frances Blakely led an imaginary trip to Holland with songs poems dramatizations drawings and folk dances. A large audience attended.
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Holland
Brentwood
Ruth Simpson
Bess Idol
Frances Blakely
Men's Club to Meet at First Presbyterian Church
The Men's club of the First Presbyterian church meets Monday at 6 30 pm. The group will oversee the church Boy Scout troop and elect officers for the coming year. Dinner will be served by one circle. Members are urged to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Anne Holden Named Honorary Mayor of Akron Ohio
Miss Anne Holden of Wooster niece of Dr Earl C Holden will be honorary mayor of Akron following her district public speaking contest win. Co winner Donovan Zook of Akron becomes honorary chief of police. Hugh school honors include seven medals a college scholarship and a $25 prize.
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Anne Holden
Wooster
Earl C. Holden
High Point
Akron
Miss Holden
Lewis Edward Holden
Dr. Holden
Ohio
Donovan Zook
Holden
Columbus
Washington
Congress
Suitcase Lost by Miss Varner Neece Recovered by Police
Within an hour after Miss Varner Neece of Pleasant Garden lost her suitcase from her automobile yesterday afternoon police recovered it. The suitcase valued at $100 with contents was found in the 700 block of English Street after falling from the car in transit.
Legion Aides Deploy To Greensboro After Tornado
More members of Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion left yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock for Greensboro to aid in work in the tornado devastated sections of that city.
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Andrew Jackson Post
The
American Legion
Greensboro
Relief Work Details From Flood Area Report
Mrs. Homer Coltrane, High Point Red Cross worker, reports to Chairman Co B Diffendale on flood relief efforts near Lock Haven Pennsylvania. She notes a fourteen-person staff handling emergency needs for about 1800 registrations and long hours of work to restore normalcy and rebuild in the region.
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Homer Coltrane
High Point Red Cross
Co. B. Diffendale
Lock Haven
Couny
Church Choir Presents The First Easter Cantata
The First Evangelical and Reformed church choir will render a cantata titled The First Easter at the 11 o clock Sunday service. New gowns will be worn. Text by Edith Sanford Tillotson and music by Ira Bishop Wilson. The service includes several numbers and a brief sermon to the confirmation class of seventeen. Palm Sunday reception for the class, with Easter Sunday welcoming another group by letter and profession.
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First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Edith Sanford Tillotson
Ira Bishop Wilson
Christ
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Jones Street
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