Pressure Builds to Retain High Point City Administration
A large coalition of High Point taxpayers and leaders from both major parties urge the present city administration to serve two more years. They argue refinancing of a 12 million dollar municipal debt is underway and must succeed to relieve tax burdens. Some party-minded figures fear changes after the May 2 election, though civic leaders insist unity is essential for the city’s fiscal future.
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High Point
Buch B Brovomws
Cornish Engineer Built Early Steam Carriage Rail Pioneer
Richard Trevethick, a Cornish engineer, built an early steam carriage running on rails sixteen years before George Stephen son constructed the first locomotive in 1814.
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Richard Trevethick
George Stephenson
Doctors' Day Observed by Local Kiwanis Club Speakers
Dr Grayson spoke on Scarlet Fever detailing its late winter onset and non air borne transmission with future immunity after one attack. Dr Hiatt discussed heart and other degenerative diseases citing 2,000,000 Americans affected and linking causes to wear worry and excess as risks rise among executives.
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Grayson
H. B. Hiatt
Hiatt
United States
Bright
National Guard Inspectors Promote NC Coast Artillery Officers
Major Franklin Kemble of Wilmington led a nighttime inspection of the 252nd Coast Artillery Corps headquarters and combat train, with a second inspection planned for battery E. Three officers received rank advancements: Sam H. Strickland to captain, Charles W. McAnally to first lieutenant, and George Dickson to second lieutenant, following board examinations alongside Major Kemble and other officers.
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Franklin Kemble
Wilmington
North Carolina Coast Artillery
252Nd N. C. Coast Artillery Corps
South Main Street
Sam H. Strickland
Kemble
Sam L. Davis
Doctors District Meeting Elects Dr. Dixon President
The Eighth District Medical Society elected Dr. Carlisle Dixon of Madison as president at its semi annual meeting. The gathering included eight counties and featured a lecture by Dr. McKim Marriott of St. Louis now dean at Washington University.
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Carlisle Dixon
Madison
Rockingham County
Eighth District Medical Society
Guilford
Forsyth
Randolph
Surry
Yadkin
Rockingham
Alleghany
McKim Marriott
St. Louis
Washington University
Dixon
Phillip W. Flagge
Kenan Casteen
Leaksville
T. C. Redfern
Winston- Salem
State Medical Society
Wesley Taylor
Greensboro
Woman's Auxiliary
I. Thurman Mann
Rocking
Randolph Group Hears Warlick in County Assembly
Judge Wilson Warlick of Newton told the Randolph County People’s Assembly in Seagrove that North Carolina can and will win the fight against depression and urged officials to cooperate in reducing government expenses. Dr. W. J. McAnally spoke on lime deposits and state highway plans to deliver lime for farmers at a dollar a ton. The league will meet April 18 in Trinity to discuss tax reductions. county debt is 2,063,200 with 17,500,000 assessed value and no tax increase.
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North Carolina
Wilson Warlick
Newton
People’s Assembly
Randolph County
Seagrove
W. J. McAnally
High Point
McAnally
Trinity
League
City Hall Sells Rat Poison Again Saturday
City health officials announced another batch of rat poison will be placed on sale at city hall Saturday. The poison is prepared according to federal rodent control guidelines and should be removed promptly to avoid feeding the pests through spring and summer.
Lions Club Holds Business Meeting
The High Point Lions club suspended its program at a meeting last night in the Elwood Hotel dining room to discuss business matters. Vice President George Johnson presided in the absence of President W. R. Shaffer. Visitor C. H. Rhodes attended.
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High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
George Johnson
W. R. Shaffer
C. H. Rhodes
High Point Teachers Paid From City Revenue Anticipation Notes
Local school teachers expect salary payments soon via 100 000 revenue anticipation notes approved by county commissioners in a Greensboro meeting. Notes mature July 31 and bear 4 percent interest, with payments to Greensboro High Point and county school boards. Availability April 14 after advertisement.
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High Point City
Greensboro
High Point
County
Willis Booth
State Board of Equalization
Easter Vacation Set for High Point Schools
High Point city schools will close next Thursday afternoon for a four day Easter holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, April 17, with the break spanning Saturday and Sunday as in prior years.
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High Point City
T. Wingate Andrews
The Blue Bird Play Tonight at Senior High
Senior Green Mask Dramatic club presents Maurice Maeterlinck's The Blue Bird at 8 o'clock in the senior high auditorium. The fairy tale follows Tyltyl and Mytyl on a quest for happiness guided by the Fairy Berylune through memory and distant lands ending back home.
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Maeterlinck
Green Mask Dramatic Club
Maurice Maeterlinck
Blue Bird
Tyltyl
Mytyl
Berylune
Palace of Happiness
Green Mask Dramatic Club Presents Unusual Stage Effects
Work on the production began after Christmas with design by J W Parker and student help. Costumes by Mrs W A Copeland and parents, lighting by R R Edwards, and cast members take part in every role or task for the show.
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Green Mask Dramatic Club
J. W. Parker
W. A. Copeland
R. R. Edwards
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Btn Slime
Ere Ee
Glenn
Ward
Easter Corsages
Sykes Florist
North Main Street
A. HH. Jeffers
N. FE
Russell L
City Shoe
Commercial Bank
G. C. Kiser Trade
DR. Grayson
DR. Hiatt
Kiwanis Club
Dalton, Florist
S & Misses’ Coats & Suits
A. Garathe
South Main ST
Federal Inspection of National Guards
Strickland
Doctors District Meeting
E. H. Rowan
Camden
N. J
Dr. Marriott
I. T. Mann
Andrews
Lions Club
Carrolton
China
Hyman’s
Jewelers
Cor. N. Main & Wash. Sts
JCS
Insurance — Real
Atlantic Ins. & Realty Co
South Main
Mickey and Matthews
Perry Street
Elgin
Sears
Energex
Coo. Syeen
N. Main
Roebuck
High Point, N. C
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