High Point Second in Fifth Reserve District Building Permits
High Point ranked second in population proportion among 32 Fifth Reserve District cities for February building permits. New construction totaled 343400, alterations 29000, with total permits rising to 350750 from 32650 year over year. Junior High led with 317000. other permits included Shelton 10000 and Taplin 8000. Country club alterations at 16000 topped local changes. Salisbury was the only NC city with an increase. District totals reached 15000 versus 2325 last year. Frederick, Salisbury, Washington, and Lynchburg also up, while eight NC cities declined.
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High Point
Federal Reserve
Richmond
Sutor
Jebruary
Ivev
K. E. Shelton
Washington, D. C
Lynchburg
Tailor's Shop Robbed of Suit
A 27 size blue serge suit valued at about $25 was stolen last night from the office of T. Reighter, tailor, 1023 Wet Washington street. A pass key allowed entry by the front door without breaking any lock. Only the suit was missing.
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T. Reighter
Washington Street
Teethina Corrects Baby's Constipation
An advertisement for Teethina claims it prevents serious illness by treating constipation at the first sign. It invites mothers to write to Cro fett Co. Dept. C Columbus for a free copy of Dr. Moffett's Baby Book.
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Crofett Co
Dept. C. Columbus
Dr. Moffett
Easter Egg Hunt Postponed by Rotary Club
Inclement weather forced the High Point Rotary Club Easter egg hunt at Jones field to be postponed from this morning at 10 o clock to Saturday at the same time. About 100 youngsters gathered at the field before the change was announced.
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High Point
National Chamber Invites Local Leaders to 19th Meeting
Officers and directors of the local chamber received invitations to the national chamber's 19th annual meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey from April 28 to May 1 1951 A special breakfast for presidents and secretaries is planned for April 30 at 8 30 in the Traymore American dining room with hosts from the national chamber President McEwen and Secretary Sizemore may attend along with national councilor Dr D A Stanton.
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Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber
Atlantic City
N. J
W. B. McEwen
F. J. Sizemore
Traymore Hotel
National Organization
Sizemore
MccFwen
D. A. Stanton
Chamber
Board of Directors
New Jersey
Barnes
Rare Newfoundland and Atlantic flight stamps fetch $2,500
London auction draws $2,500 for six trans-Atlantic air mail envelopes and stamps. A 1927 De Pinedo 60-cent black, rare Newfoundland air stamp, sold for $1,125. An Alcock First Atlantic Flight stamp from 1919 brought $350.
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London
Newfoundland
Tanlac advertised as cure for stomach trouble and weakness
Mrs. Fred Westin of Portland declares Tanlac cured her three year stomach trouble and helped her gain 27 pounds, claiming improved health and appetite. The ad touts Tanlac as a natural remedy made from Roots and herbs with no mineral drugs and promises a money back guarantee if it does not help.
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Taniac
Fred Westin
87Th St. North
Portland
Ore
Tanlac
Weather Dampens City Observance of Easter
High Point marked a damp Easter with rain and snow breaching expectations. Easter bonnets stayed home, Main Street parade canceled, and sunrise services drew smaller crowds. City offices and schools observed a holiday, with full operations resuming later in the week as plans shifted to normal.
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Magnolia Gardens
Charleston
Washington
Potomac
Easter Services at First Methodist Protestant Attract Large Crowds
The Easter services at First Methodist Protestant church drew large congregations despite bad weather. The Rev. R. J. Farmer preached on the folly of opposing God's will, noting Christ's resurrection as the foundation of faith. The Young People's department presented the pageant The Resurrection Way, praised as one of the best, with baptisms and church membership admissions following morning worship.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
The
Church School
L. R. Peacock
R. J. Farmer
Jesus
Pilate
God
Christ
Lady Somerset
High Lights of Bible History Show At Salvation Army
Sunday night program at the Salvation Army featured illustrated pictures titled High Lights of Bible History. Adjutant John O Beirne led the event with a large congregation despite bad weather. Scenes included Jesus in Mary and Martha home, the anointing, betrayal and trial, Calvary, burial and resurrection. Special songs were sung by Florence O Beirne Luella O Beirne and Elsie O Beirne. A brief message urged acceptance of Christ’s atoning blood to conquer sin and Satan and to live victoriously with the risen Lord.
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Salvation Army
John O’beirne
Jesus
Mary
Martha
Spikenard
Calvary
Misses Florence
Luella
Elsie O'Beirne
O’ Beirne
Christ
Sin
Satan
Dwelling Razed by Morning Blaze on Ragan Street
Fire discovered shortly after five burned the one story five room home of W. L. and G. A. Palmer on Ragan Street near Archdale. They escaped with little clothing as flames spread. firemen found the roof fallen when arriving. Cause undetermined though suspected short circuit. The house belonged to R. B. Gantt and had just been purchased from L. J. Marshall. loss covered by insurance.
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W. L
G. A. Palmer
Ragan Street
Archdale
W. L. Palmers
Georgia
Vernna Palmer
Palmer
Company Number Six
R. B. Gantt
L. J. Marshall
Revival Begun At Welch Memorial Church
A two week revival started yesterday at Welch Memorial M. P. church on Mangum. Preaching will be held each night at 7 30 by the pastor J R Anderson. Special music is directed by Prof Hamilton of Greensboro.
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Welch Memorial M. P
Mangum
J. R. Anderson
Prof. Hamilton
Greensboro
Free remedy day for JUVENOL drawn hundreds to store
One hundred sick people received free full sized bottles of JUVENOL at Economy Drug Store in a public demonstration led by B F Olmsted of The E F Pharmacal Co. The ad notes improved sleep appetite and well being after using the remedy and invites others to call for information.
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EE. F. Olmsted, Pres
EE. F. Pharmacal Co
B. F. Olmsted
E. F. Pharmacal Co
Juvenol
Ady
Easter sermon urges faith renewal through living victory
In a Central Friends church morning service Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes preached on The Unlooked For Victor, urging Easter faith as lived evidence not mere feeling. He contrasted despair at the tomb with the risen Lord’s commission, urging believers to embrace life in Christ to conquer despair and become witnesses.
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Central Friends Church
Tom Alderman Sykes
Victor
Jesus
Paul
Jesus Christ
Lord
Christ
No Wonder Lovely Women Like It Face Powder Ad
Ex exclusive French process powder MELLO GLO stays on longer and hides large pores. It blends with any complexion for a fresh youthful bloom without irritation or dry, flaky look. Sold at Eckerds Mann Drug Store.
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Eckerd’g
Mann Drug Store
Public urged to help furnish work for the unemployed
Mrs. W. EK. Price, secretary of the High Point emergency committee, issued a plea for public cooperation in Louisville style to provide work for the unemployed. The plan asks homeowners to offer at least three hours weekly for six weeks to someone unemployed and to return coupons to Mrs. Price promptly.
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Louisville
W. EK. Price
High Point Emergency Committee
Choir Performs The Crucified Cantata At Evening Service
A church evening service featured the cantata The Crucified by Nevin. Soloists included Eva G. Campbell, Henrietta Hale, Dan W. Smith, and Norman Fidler with C. L. Gray Jr assisting in the chorus.
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Jesus
Norman Fidler
Nevin
Eva G. Campbell
Guilford College
Henrietta Hale
Dan W. Smith
C. L. Gray, Jr
Missionary Emily Sproth Visits London From Ysabel Island
Mrs. Emily Sproth, a missionary living alone on Ysabel in theSolomon Islands, has just arrived in London for a vacation. She notes the island houses 4,000 residents who speak 20 languages and that natives use dogs teeth and sharks teeth as money to purchase wives.
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London
Emily Sproth
Solomon Islands
Ysabel
Regular meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 Masons
Master Masons invited to a regular meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M on Monday night at 7 30 local time All members urged to attend Visiting Master Masons are cordially invited To be held by order W C Howard W M H C Massey Secty
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Numa F. Reid Lodge
Internal Hemroid Remedy Promises Quick Pile Relief
Dr J B Leonhardt introduced Hem-roid tablets as an internal treatment for piles caused by poor hemorrhoidal vein circulation. After 1,000 patients, 960 succeeded, with claims of end to misery when using the Mann Drug Co. product.
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Leonhardt
One Cent a Day Insurance Offer Opens Free Inspection
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy paying up to $100 a month for 24 months disability and $1,000 for deaths, costing under a penny daily at $3.50 yearly. Over 68,000 insured. ages 10 to 70 eligible. No money needed now. send name, address, age, beneficiary and relationship for a 10 day free inspection. no examination required. Limited-time offer.
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Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co
Dierks Bridg
Kansas City
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