Public Health Leader Seeks to End Crime and Insanity
Dr Charles Laughinghouse North Carolina State Board of Health secretary urged broader public health cooperation to reduce disease and deaths at the Fighth District North Carolina Medical Society annual meeting banquet in Greensboro. He defended public health medicine, praised doctors, and called for better parental attention to preschool health and defense of medical service costs. Greensboro elected officers and set next meeting venue.
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North Carolina
Charles O’h. Laughinghouse
State Board of Health
Fighth District
North Carolina Medical Society
Sheraton Hotel
Laughinghouse
Harry L. Brockman
Dr. Laughinghouse
North Carolina Board of Health
F. R. Taylor
High Point
State Health Department
Kenan Casteen
Leaksville
Dan W. Smith
Norman Fidler
Clarence Schultheiss
Frank Tucker
Leo Byrum
Charles Reaves
Greensboro
H. L. Brockman
R. B. Davis
The
States Industrial Commission
Davis Trial Opens Earlier With Morning Start
The trial of W. A. Davis a second ward councilman will begin at 8 o clock tomorrow morning instead of 2 o clock in the afternoon. The court session will take place in a storefront opposite the municipal building after plans for a municipal courtroom were dropped due to an impending criminal term.
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W. A. Davis
Second Ward
Commerce Street
Municipal Building
Bookkeeper Fired After Reckoning Dispute in Berlin
A Berlin boss warns a bookkeeper over a costly miscalculation and fires the employee after the dispute, signaling strict cost control as the new year approaches.
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der Brummer
Berlin
Funeral Services for John H Tate Held Today
The pioneer High Point furniture maker John H Tate died in a local hospital and his funeral was conducted at his Parkway entrance residence. Rev John W Moore and Rev George Stephens officiated, with a large group of active and honorary pallbearers and musicians. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
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John H. Tate
High Point
Parkway
John W. Moore
Wesley Memorial Church
George Stephens
Liloyd T. Wilson
Lakeland
Fla
First Baptist Church
Tate
H. I. Coffield
J. Gurney Briggs
Lawrence White
J. D. Brame
E. T. Kearns
W. M. Tucker
W. B. McCain
A. A
J. D. Bacon
W. C. Jones
O. FE. Kearns
G. H. Kearns
Jos. D. Cox
Ed. L. Ragan
R. R. Ragan
T. J. Gold
RE. D. Steele
F. G. Woodruff
Chas. Ragan
T. C. Johnson
Capt
A. M. Rankin
B. S. Cummings
S. C. Clark
C. E. Reitzel
BE. T. Kearns
C. H. Rhodes
W. H. Elliott
Eb. T. Elliott
J. J. Dell
Elected Delegates for 10 District Meet Picked
R C Boyce and Blake Thompson were elected delegates to the High Point American Business club for the district convention in Raleigh. The vote occurred at the club dinner at the High Point Country Club. Other High Point members planned to attend the banquet and dance tonight as the Raleigh district includes clubs in North Carolina and Georgia. Edgar Hartley YMCA secretary spoke on the association work and needs for more facilities. Hartley was introduced by W E Mitchell, with strong club attendance reported.
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R. C. Boyce
Blake Thompson
High Point American Business Club
Raleigh
High Point
North Carolina
Georgia
Edgar Hartley
Hartley
W. E. Mitchell
Travelers' Protective Association to Elect Delegates Thursday
Post D of the Travelers' Protective Association of America will hold a meeting at the Commercial club Thursday at 8 o'clock to elect delegates to the state convention in Charlotte on May 9 and 10 and to elect new local officers. All members urged to be present.
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Post D
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Commercial Club
Charlotte
Rev J M Hilliard to Speak at First Reformed Church
Rev J M Hilliard will address the midweek prayer service at the First Reformed church tonight. Rev W R Shaffer assists in a revival service at the same church in Thomasville this week.
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Reformed Church
J. M. Hilliard
First Reformed Church
W. RR. Shaffer
Thomasville
Irene and Pat Budget Talk Sparks Meal Bill Reason
Irene asks how Pat cut costs and Barbara notes the change is due to her boyfriend being away, with Barbara adding that she pays for her own meals.
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Irene
Pat
Barbara
Caldwell retires as head of local NC Bank unit
A. L. Caldwell resigns as cashier of the local unit of the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company due to health. Willis Johnson of Athens, Georgia, elected active vice president and director. Johnson, a 22 year banker, moves from Greensboro to High Point and plans to buy a home here.
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A. L. Caldwell
N.C. Bank and Trust
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Willis Johnson
Athens
Johnson
South
National Bank
Greensboro
Atlantic Bank and Trust Company
New Bank
King Cotton Hotel
Sheraton Hotel
Officer Wade Assaulted as Ray Gurley Escapes
Policeman H E Wade was kicked in the stomach and taken to High Point hospital after attempting to arrest Ray Gurley at Charley Gurley’s home. Wade was knocked unconscious but expected to recover quickly. Gurley fled and was not located by noon. Police W A Cecil witnessed the event.
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H. E. Wade
High Point Hospital
Ray Gurley
Gurley
W. A. Cecil
Charley Gurley
Ray
Wade
Professor Hinshaw Speaks at Ray Street Fathers Night
Professor R. Hinshaw of High Point college spoke to a Ray Street school Parent-Teacher group on fatherhood joys and duties. A toy orchestra and pupil recitations preceded his address, under Miss Martha Deaton and Miss Jean Ward guiding the children. Mrs. J L Carpenter arranged the program with Mrs. Vernon Idol presiding.
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R. Hinshaw
High Point College
Ray Street
Professor Hinshaw
Martha Deaton
Daddy
Jean Ward
J. L. Carpenter
Vernon Idol
Cottage Prayer Meetings Ahead of Holy Week
In preparation for Holy Week services at the First Methodist Protestant church from Palm Sunday to Easter, cottage prayer meetings will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at several homes with designated leaders. Residents are urged to attend the meeting nearest them.
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Pm. Ll. Douglas
Monthen Avenue
A. G. Dixon
L. J. Diffee
Johnson Street
8. S. Coe
J. H. Allred
Sunset Drive
R. Hinshaw
J. Hi. Everhart
Jones Street
W. F. McCanless
Lillie Bean
Shelton Street
P. E. Lindley
St Bernard Dog Missing on Johnson Street
A large St Bernard belonging to Carter Dalton on Johnson Street is missing. Neighbors, Mr Dalton’s family, and police are aiding in the search, noting the dog is friendly and well known on the street.
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St. Bernard
Carter Dalton
Florida Strawberry Yields Jump From 8 Million to 18 Million Quarts
Over the past five years Florida strawberry production rose from 8 056 000 quarts to 18 400 000 quarts reflecting strong expansion in the state’s berry industry.
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Florida
City Officials Study Alleged Shortage in Pickett Accounts
City councilors asked city attorneys to review an alleged shortage in the late R. L. Pickett's city manager accounts. Auditors say the deficit totals $9,991,835, uncovered by the prior administration and announced as it left office last May. Pickett died in office and was succeeded by P. P. Pilcher.
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R. L. Pickett
Pickett
P. P. Pilcher
Last Rites Held For Miss Ruth Wall
Funeral services were held for 14 year old Miss Willie Ruth Wall daughter of Mrs Ida Robbins Wall who died at her mother’s home near Springfield early Monday. Rev O P Dix of Vernon M E church officiated with pallbearers Clyde Bowers Clark Elder Carl Myers Floyd Bodenhammer Greer Griffith George Elder. Flowers were carried by Mary Robbins Lena Robbins Eula Weaver Mozelle Wood Gertrude Ingram Levier Bundy Corine Bodenhamer Myrtle Bundy Ina Dennis Kate Cox. Interment followed in the family plot at Vernon cemetery.
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Willie Ruth Wall
Ida Robbins Wall
Springfield
Vernon M. E
O. P. Dix
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Clyde Bowers
Clark Elder
Carl Myers
Floyd Bodenhammer
Greer Griffith
George Elder
Mary Robbins
Lena Robbins
Eula Weaver
Mozelle Wood
Gertrude Ingram
Levier Bundy
Corine Bodenhammer
Myrtle Bundy
Ina Dennis
Kate Cox
Vernon Cemetery
Mr. Caudle Remains Hospitalized After Auto Crash
Friends in Tarboro report Deputy Prohibition Administrator Caudle of the Eastern District of North Carolina is still a patient at Edgecombe hospital. He was brought there two weeks ago with injuries from an automobile accident. Doctors fear his arm may require amputation. He is expected to remain hospitalized for some time.
Dowd Matriarch dies in Charlotte after illness
Mrs. W. C. Dowd Sr., mother of Thomas Turner of this city and former High Point resident, died last night at her Charlotte home after a two month illness. Funeral services are planned for Friday in Marietta Georgia. She leaves two sons Thomas Turner of High Point and Charles Turner of Charlotte. Friends Mrs. J. E. Kirkman and Mrs. Turner’s mother traveled to Charlotte.
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W. C. Dowd
Thomas Turner
High Point
Charlotte
Turner
Marietta
Charles Turner
Woman Takes Poison At Home In Local Attempted Suicide
Helen Harris, a Black woman, attempted to kill herself this afternoon by swallowing poison at 511 Hoover Street. She was taken by Yow's ambulance to High Point Hospital and held as a patient with a doubtful condition.
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Helen Harris
Hoover Street
High Point Hospital
Konjola Credited By Mrs. Martin For Health Recovery
Mrs. Anna Martin of St. Matthews Kentucky says Konjola cured her long standing stomach liver and kidney troubles and headaches after six bottles. She endorses the medicine and cites relief from bilious attacks and back pain. Konjola is advertised as a remedy for digestive and rheumatic issues and sold at Main Drug Store No. 1 in High Point North Carolina and other druggists in the region.
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Anna Martin
St. Matthews
Konjola
High Point
N. C
South Main Street
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Princess Cafe
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Policeman
Prof. Hinshaw
RAY SI
Dalton
Ruth Wall
Mr. Caudle
Louis F. Voorhees
Greenway Drive
the Perpetual
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
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MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor
Denton Railroad
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