Honor Society Inducts New Members At Local High School
The Na tional Honor Society welcomed new members this morning during a public assembly at High Point High School. Grace Bulla led the program with pledge readings as members placed the emblem of the keystone and torch alongside the four cardinal virtues of character leadership service and scholarship. Principal L R Johnston and Superintendent T W Andrews commended the honor, listing the new inductees Elizabeth Stevens Elizabeth Stevens appears once though listed. the new class includes Louise Salisbury Elizabeth Stevens Rosa Lee Stanley Vera Brown Myree Baird Robert Davis David Parsons Wilbur Hutchins Robert Morrow Eloise Best Gladys Culler Mary Holley Mary Elizabeth Harlee Anna Gertrude Douglas Louise Harbison. old members welcome them on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Honor Society
Grace Bulla
Ralph Spillman
Hazel Haynes
John Clinard
Aline Wrenn
Leslie Johnson
Vera Brown
Myree Baird
Robert Davis
David Parsons
Wilbur Hutchins
Robert Morrow
Eloise Best
Gladys Culler
Mary Holley
Mary Elizabeth Harlee
Anna Gertrude Douglas
Louise Harbinson
Hazel Waynes
Sherrod Morrow
Jester Pierce
Elford York
Emma Fritz
Vernon Idol
John Easter
High Point Students Shine At State Music Meet
High Point high school earned eight top thirteen placements at the state music meet in Greensboro led by a first in the mixed quartet. Second places went to the boys quartet and girls glee club while multiple thirds were earned by the girls trio, boys glee club, flute solo, violin solo, and the band which tied for third with Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Lewis L. Stookey
High Point High School
Asheville
Helen Reich
Marjorie Wafford
C. L. Gray, Jr
Bill Montgomery
C. L. Gray
E. W. Freeze, Jr
Ted Thomas
John Clinard
Miriam Sloan
Margaret Compton
Margaret Neese
Annie Robbins
Marjorie Wofford
Stookey
Egyptians Invented Beer About 1200 B C
A brief historical note states that the ancient Egyptians invented beer around 1200 B C, highlighting early brewing traditions in Nile Valley society and their cultural role in daily life and ritual practices.
Hams Constitute 12 1 2 to 14 Percent of Carcass
Readable data indicate hams make up between 12 5 and 14 percent of the carcass weight, outlining a standard range in meat processing measurements.
The Nearness of God Sermon at Central Friends Church
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes preached on The Nearness of God relating Paul at Athens. He urged openness to God and personal experience, urging daily deeds of help and warns against self reliance while stressing God’s Spirit for transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
T. A. Sykes
of God
Central Friends Church
Tom Alderman Sykes
God
Paul
Athens
Stolen Police Auto Recovered in Tennessee
A Dodge Coupe owned by Police Captain A. J. Morris, stolen from the officer on April 6, was located in Dandridge Tennessee. Sheriff J. W. Northern notified Morris of the recovery. Morris planned to travel to Dandridge to bring the vehicle back home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morris
Dandridge
Tenn
Horses Have Pulling Contests Across 16 States in 1927
In 1927 horse pulling contests ran in 16 states with around 1800 teams competing. Nebraska fielded the most teams with 272 spread over 26 contests. Wisconsin held the most events, totaling 34 contests.
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Nebraska
Wisconsin
Rockie couple ordered from town or jailed after disorderly house case
Mrs. Frank Rockie and her husband were ordered to leave town by noon tomorrow or serve one year in the county jail after pleading not guilty to a disorderly house charge. They were fined 15 dollars and 46 dollars in costs, with police reporting ongoing disturbances at their western city home linked to the Ritchie murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rockie
R. T
Bob) Ritchie
John Lee Black
High Point
Rockie
Ritchie
City Hall Eyes Executive Session On Police Probe
City officials anticipate a council executive session within days to question more police department members about rumors tied to an inquiry. Mayor Davis says timing uncertain after two meetings last week which led to Chief Gibson’s suspension and widespread officer questioning.
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Police Department
City Hall
W. A. Davis
Gibson
Ed Speegle Dies By Own Action At Jamestown Mill
Funeral services for Ed Speegle 45 a miller were postponed after his death by self inflicted pistol shot at his home in old Jamestown between 7 and 8 pm. He had quarrel with his young daughter and had been brooding. he had earlier attempted suicide about a year ago. Survived by widow and six children Mazie 16 Marnie 18 David 18 2 CC 93 ite 5 and Richard 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Speegle
Miller
Jamestown
Morganton
Speegle
Japanese in Race in Air Around the World
A globe circling race using ordinary commercial transport pits Japanese flyers Tichiro Araki and Ryunichi Matsui against each other. Araki travels by sea rail and air from Tokyo toward San Francisco and New York then on to London Paris Berlin Moscow and back to Tokyo as Matsui follows the return route. They serve as goodwill ambassadors through the journey.
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Seattle
Wash
Toichiro Araki
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Cascade Limited
Araki
Ryunichi Matsui
Tokyo
Matsui
Victoria
B. C
New York
London
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Mukden
James Stapleton Dies at Home in High Point
James Francis Stapleton traveling salesman died at his Wilshire Boulevard home at eight this morning after weeks of illness. Born in Council Bluffs, he married Frances Wright in 1915 and lived in High Point for several years. Survived by widow, a brother William J. Stapleton of Tucson, and sisters Veronica Stapleton Des Moines and Sister Mary Urbanita Kansas City. Funeral at St. Edwards Catholic church Wednesday at 10 with Father Addler. burial Oakwood Memorial Park.
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James Francis Stapleton
Wilshire Boulevard
Council Bluff
Iowa
Michael and
Mary Neylon Stapleton
Frances Wright
San Francisco
Cal
High Point
Newport News
Tomlinson Chair
Mfg. Co
St. Louis
Veronica Stapleton
Des Moines
Mary Urbanita
Kanasas City
St. Edward’s Catholic Church
Father Addler
Greensboro
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Horne Funeral Held At Southside Church
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Horne were held at 11 a.m. yesterday at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. T. W. Siler officiating. A quartet from the church sang two hymns as pallbearers and honorary bearers were named. Interment followed in McCoy Cemetery in Alamance County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Horne
Southside Baptist Church
T. W. Siler
Southside Baptist Sunday School
Kenneth Briggs
L. E. Edwards
Roba Ward
A. M. Gerran
Seth Hudson
J. F. Saunders
Sam Westbrook
J. R. Turner
Will Brooks
C. N. Boland
John Cates
C. M. Mahan
May Siler
Margaret Edwards
Thelma Culler
Della Brown
Dorothy Yates
Mary Esther Barker
McCoy
Tlamance County
Amos Barnes dies at daughter's home in High Point
Amos B. Barnes died last night at 8 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs. T. L. Whitaker 508 Flint street after several weeks illness. Born May 1 1859 in Washington NC he was a son of Alfred and Lois Allen Barnes. Survived by widow daughter brother and sister funeral Tuesday at 10:30 at the home conducted by Rev. J. F. Goins with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos B. Barnes
T. L. Whitaker
Flint Street
Washington, N. C
Alfred
Lois Allen Barnes
Lenora Newby
Alice Oliver
High Point
Rogers Barnes
Roper
N. C
Laurenia Chesson
J. F. Goins
Oakwood Cemetery
Charles McAnally Honored by UNC Law School
Charles McAnally son of Dr and Mrs W J McAnally 319 South Main Street third year UNC law student elected to represent the law school on the student council at a recent meeting He holds an A B degree earned in 1926 and serves on the Law Review staff an eminent honor for a law student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McAnally
W. J. McAnally
South Main Street
University of North Carolina
Law School
McAnally
University
The
Law Review
Free French Rheumatism Prescription Sold to Soldiers
Paul Case of Brockton Massachusetts offers a noted French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis used during his service with the American Army in France. He states he has shared it with thousands with wonderful results and will mail the prescription without charge upon receiving a postal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paul Case
Dept
Brockton
Mass
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