Easter weather, high points on High Point High School
Edward Y. Mitchell notes a cooler Easter with a raw morning wind. He highlights High Point Senior High’s modern communications network installed under Principal D. P. Whitley, including 55 classroom speakers and an independent auditorium system, plus Whitley’s deep interest in the school’s photography program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Hgh Point Senior High School
Sally
D. P. Whitley
John Bivins
W. A. Bivins
Enterprise
Whitley
D. P. Whiley
High Point
Mrs Johnsie Jackson Keeps High School Office Running
The senior high school secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Johnsie Jackson, nears 25 years of service guiding records, funds, and transcripts. She mentors student volunteers, handles work permits for younger students, and remains a constant anchor amid changing staff while connecting with thousands of students over her career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsie Jackson
Johnsie
Jackson
Jones Street
L. R. Johnston
Henry Grady Owens
D. P. Whitley
FBI
Navy
Army
Maanie Farlowe
Johnnie Jackson
Johnnie
Byrd
Looking Backward on April 17 1919 and 1939 milestones
A 1919 preview recalls an attempted assassination plot against President Calles and maritime changes aboard The Leviathan with liquor service debates. It also mentions a deadly Arkansas tornado, stock exchange shifts, and a Missouri lawmaker seeking redress over contraband stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calles
Leviathan
Prohibition
New York
Iquor
Thenited States Lines
Sea Giant
Arkansas
Early Driving Hazards Highlighted in High Point Area
A High Point State Highway Patrol survey shows 29 accidents since January with four injuries and no fatalities. Key danger zones include intersections at Highway 10 A with English Street and Lexington Avenue, South Main extension, Greensboro road near Jamestown, and Kivett Drive extension. Reckless driving dominates at 12 cases. weather 4. drunken driving 3. Safest times are 3 to 9 am, with 7 to 10 pm and post-midnight 12 to 2 am peak danger. Oddly, Highway 68 near the C C Camp road remains among the safer areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
High Point
English Street
Lexington Avenue
South Main Street
Greensboro Highway
Jamestown
Kivett Drive
Greensboro
C. C. Camp Road
YMCA Sets Annual Meeting Tuesday
The YMCA will hold its annual dinner meeting Tuesday at St. Mary's Episcopal church at 6 30 PM to kick off the membership drive. Amos Kearns presides with Rev Kenneth Goodson delivering the main address on Boys Will Be Men. Awards and nominating committee reports accompany remarks on new facilities and past year work.
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Young Men's Christian Association
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
YMCA
Amos. Kearns
Kenneth Goodson
First Methodist Church
W. B. Hall, Jr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hall
Nathan Ayers
Edgar Hartley
Goodson
J. Welch Harriss
J. P. McNatt
Carl A. Grimm
W. L. Jackson
Triangle Hosiery
H. P. Weaving
Amos
North Main Baptist
Elm Street
Cloverdale
Ada Blair
Oak Hill
Southern Area Ymca
Piedmont Golden Gloves
Out Of State Cars Must Be Inspected
The Carolina Motor Club urged that automobiles registered outside the state must pass an inspection before registration or license. April 20 is the deadline for inspection enforcement. Highway patrol officers will inspect out of state cars and issue certificates. noncompliant vehicles will not receive licenses or registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Club
Thelma Ryan
Motor Club
Highway Patrol
Two-Day Meet Convenes At Sedgefield By Purchasing Agents
Carolina Virginia Purchasing Agents hold a two day spring meeting at Sedgefield with headquarters at Sedgefield Inn. Ralph E Bell of Highland Container Jamestown announces a 2:30 p.m. Friday closed session and 7:30 p.m. banquet featuring Major General FE Harmon on Occupational Troops in Czechoslovakia and Communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina - Virginia Purchasing Agents Association
Sedgefield
Ralph E. Bell
Bell
Highland Container Company
Jamestown
Sedgefield Inn
EF. N. Harmon
Czechoslovakia
R. C. Haberkorn
FE. N. Harmon
J. M. Berry
Vick Chemical Co
Greensboro
John Harden
Burlington Mills Corp
Registration Near 6000 Mark as Voters Flock to Polls
Registration across 15 precincts nears six thousand on the eve of the primary. Officials say the day drew heavy crowds at polling places while registrar offices remain open at homes Monday. City Attorney Jones asserts a general election must be held May 3 to satisfy registration and write in rights, with nine Democrats elected Tuesday facing two Republican challengers. Voting machines arrived for demonstrations at the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martin
Martin
Grover Jones
City Elections Board
Jones
Easter Drive Won Praise From High Point Rotarians
Rotary President J Welch Harriss announced strong local support for the High Point Council for Aid to Crippled Children drive. Contributions from Adams-Millis workers and Highland Cotton Mill, Cloverdale Dye Works, and many individuals exceed the minimum for classroom operations and equipment. Rotarians and other civic groups collaborated to fund spastic child care needs, with Adams-Millis leading gifts. A B Croom organized the campaign this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Welch Harriss
Rotary Club
High Point
High Point Council
Adams-Millis Group of
Adams-Millis Corporation
Highland Cotton Mill
Cloverdale Dye Works
Adams-Millis
Council For Aid To Crippled Children
A. B. Croom
Bridge Tournament Winners Announced
Winners of yesterday afternoons Saturday Duplicate Bridge tournament at Emerywood County club were announced as follows North South first Mrs W T Hazelwood and Mrs E T Howard second Mrs L Lawrence Ingram and Mrs J T Ryan East West first Mrs R Tilson and Mrs Hal McKee and Mrs C Durland and Mrs H J Coffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
W. T. Hazelwood
E. T. Howard
L Lawrence Ingram
J. T. Ryan
R. Tilson
Hal McKee
C. Durland
H. J. Coffield
Appeal For Cancer Drive Funds Is Continued Here
Guilford County chapter of the American Cancer Society renewed its appeal for funds to meet a $35 000 quota through local co chairmen Joe Leslie and Joe Brown. April is campaign month with door to door solicitations not required. Red Sword Day set for April 30 with Girl Scouts selling emblems downtown. Donations can be mailed or delivered to county headquarters in Greensboro. A WHPE broadcast of readings from Death Be Not Proud is planned tonight from 6 30 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
American Cancer Society
Joe Leslie
Joe Brown
Leslie
Leslig
United States
Cochairmen
Greensboro
High Point Enterprise
West Market Street
Red Sword
High Point
Specia
John Gunther
WHPE
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Hitler
Mussolini
U. S
Reds Storm
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Missouri
Hiram Walker Company
New York Curb Exchange
Curb Exchange
Naco
Sonors
Joint Council
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Huey Long
New York Stock Exchange
North Carolina
Camp Uwharrie
Roosevelt
Italy
Germany
Cizens
Cancer Drive
Gov. Scott
Kerns Bakery
Gov. Kerr Scott
R. R. Hutchens
Raleigh
Kelangton
Haw River
Scott
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