Fourteen Thousand Helped by Federal Relief in High Point
The High Point Welfare Board reports about 14 000 people aided by federal relief during six months from October 1 1952 to April 1 1953. The program included hospital care for 254 individuals and employment for 1104 men and 52 women. The back to farm movement and a citywide garden plan helped families regain independence, with seeds distributed to over 1900 households.
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High Point
The
High
Blair Park
Civitan Ball
W. C. Hammond
Welfare Board
Quota Set for Civilian Army in High Point
High Point officials announce a civilian army quota of 100 men for the government reforestation program. Greensboro follows with a similar figure and 25 county hires. Local men from welfare-receiving families will undergo early next week physicals to assess fitness. both white and colored workers can be chosen for forest camps.
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High Point
High Point Board of Public Welfare
Greensboro
Barbers of City to Meet Monday Night
All barbers of the city both journeymen and masters are invited to the Central Barber shop on East Commerce street Monday night April 24 at 8 o clock. The meeting will discuss betterment of working conditions and price uniformity in the barbering trade.
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East Commerce Street
Welfare board boosts relief with gardens and home visits
The board aims for 2300 gardens to feed families year round, cutting costs. Trained staff supervise garden work while welfare workers conduct about 4500 home visits and 2000 office interviews monthly. Federal aid arrived amid scarcity to meet rising needs.
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Welfare Board
Purification Promoted as Path to Health by Calotabs
Physicians endorse Purification of the system as key to health and urge a course of Calotabs taken weekly for several weeks. Calotabs claim to purify blood by stimulating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Packages priced at 10 cents and 35 cents available through all dealers.
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Nature
Superior Motor Express Sparks Rumor Denial
Rumors that the line between High Point and Roanoke has been abandoned are dismissed as propaganda. Daily service persists with shipping and receiving through Carolina Bonded Warehouse. Massey at the phone desk confirms ongoing operations.
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Superior Motor Express
High Point
Roanoke
Carolina
Massey
GOP Seeks Fill Third Ward Vacancy in City Council Race
A. Coke Cecil moves to enter a name for the third ward council vacancy. E. A. Wright filed with the elections board and the matter sent to Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt for ruling. The filing deadline was April 11.
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Third Ward
Municipal Election Board
Attorney General
A. Coke Cecil
High Point Township
Republican Executive Committee
Municipal Board of Elections
E. A. Wright
Dennis G. Brummitt
A. J. Koonce
North Carolina Christian Endeavor Society
Koonce
Cecil
Tom W. Sprinkle
Young People Convene In City for Annual Assembly
The fourth annual meeting of the Young People's Association of the Reformed Church in North Carolina will convene at the First Reformed church on Friday night with delegates from across the state. Carl F. Herman and Capus M. Waynick will address the opening session and panel discussions will cover Youth in the Modern Home and Youth in the Modern Church. The program continues Saturday with worship, reports from Luther Medlin, and officer elections, ending with sessions on youth preparation for modern life.
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Young People 'S Association of Reformed Church
North Carolina
Young People’s Association of the Reformed Church In
First Reformed Church
High Point Christian Endeavor Society
Carl F. Herman
Capus M. Waynick
Enterprise
Lonnie Carpenter
R.L. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
Luther Medlin
North Carolina Christian Endeavor Society
General State
Christian Endeavor News
W. R. Shaffer
C. KE. Society
George L. Fits
A B Club Promotes High Point Industry At District Convention
The American Business club plans to advertise High Point industries at the upcoming district convention in High Point. Sam H. Denny chairs the entertainment committee. Local manufacturers donate product samples for drawing prizes at the banquet. O. Arthur Kirkman, Governor at large, urges attendance and highlights the club’s efforts to boost local publicity.
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The
American Business Club
High Point
Special Entertainment Committee
Sam H. Denny
Sheraton
O. Arthur Kirkman
National Organization
A. B. Cc
Little Anthony Girl Claimed By Death
Eunice Jannette Anthony two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 P Anthony 309 Burton Street High Point died at home this morning at 9 40 after a short illness born May 10 1931 Surviving are parents three brothers 8 D Anthony F J Anthony Coy Anthony and three sisters Aliene Margaret Madge Anthony all of High Point Funeral services will be from Chilbethel M E church near Kings Mountain Friday at 2 30 p m A brief service at home Friday at 9 30 a m by Rev W T Albright pastor Ward Street M E B church
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Eunice Jannette Anthony
Ohilbethel M. E. Church
Kings Mountain
W. T. Albright
Ward Street
M. EB. Church
Off the Gold Standard Too
In hard times barter flourishes as payment. An undertaker traded a funeral for a horse, an optician exchanged services for a pig, a dentist was paid in chickens for fillings, and a doctor received a hog for aiding a birth.
Republicans Rally Platform Outlined For High Point Mayoral Race
The Republican platform read to about 500 at Robbins Market on North Wrenn Street by E A Wright outlines a program of strict government economy a city referendum on politics a school policy favoring local teachers and a full reorganization of city departments The gathering also included E G Seagraves J E B Cecil and W C T Carter with C H Rhodes J M Thomas J O Connor L F Ferree and J T Curlee in attendance A second rally is set for Friday with Rhodes and Silas B Casey to speak.
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Republcan
Robbins’ Market
North Wrenn Street
E. A. Wright
High Point
Wright
E. G. Seagraves
J. EB. Cecil
W. C. T. Carter
C. H. Rhodes
J. M. Thomas
J. O. Connor
L. F. Ferree
J T. Curlee
Silas B. Casey
Cartoonist Ernie McGee to Perform at Broadhurst Friday
Ernie McGee former Chicago Tribune cartoonist headlines vaudeville at the Broadhurst theater this Friday and Saturday. Fresh from the Orpheum and Keith circuits he is billed as the fastest cartoonist on stage. His act blends comedy drawings pretty girl heads and comic evolutions with audience sketches and final surprising touches.
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Ernie McGee
The
Chicago Tribune
Broadhurst
Mr. McGee
Orpheum
Keith
Fairview Boys Beat Mt. Pleasant 9-5 In Monday Baseball Battle
The Fairview boys' baseball team defeated Mt. Pleasant 9 to 5 Monday afternoon in a tight, hard fought game. The contest featured strong hitting and solid defense from both sides.
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Fairview
Mt. Pleasant
Panama Canal Cities Cristobal and Colon At Atlantic End
The two cities Cristobal and Colon mark the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal. They serve as key port and transit points near the canal’s eastern entrance.
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Cristobal and
Colon
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Rev Jacob L Morgan to address Lutheran Brotherhood Friday
Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood holds its regular monthly meeting Friday at 6 45 PM in the Sunday school rooms. Rev Jacob L Morgan of Salisbury president of the North Carolina Synod will be the speaker. The auxiliary Aid will serve the supper.
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Jacob L. Morgan
Lutheran Brotherhood
Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood
Salisburg
North Carolina Remy Synod
Spea
George L Johnson Speaks To Rotary Club Meeting
George L Johnson of the National Recreation Association of New York City spoke at the High Point Rotary noon meeting in the Sheraton hotel. He sang songs including Because I’m Glad Trouble Don’t Last Always Swing Low Sweet Chariot. He announced a Music Festival at William Penn High School Thursday April 27 and at Junior High Friday April 28. Guests were Dr Bonner Guilford County Sanitorium staff I Paul Ingle F J Sizemore and W F Bailey. John Vann of Bigelow Sanford Carpet Co. was welcomed into membership.
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George L. Johnson
Rotary Club
National Recreation Association of
New York City
High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
William Penn High School
Bonner
Guilford County Sanitori
Fasteeth powder promises secure fit for all-day comfort
Pasteeth powder keeps dentures from loosening or slipping. No gummy taste or sweet breath, and it delivers real teeth comfort all day. Praised by people and dentists. Available at Eckerd's or your local druggist.
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Eckerd’s
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Prince Albert
Barbers
A.B. Club
Little Anthony
New York
Times Square
Bath
Alfred Lewis
George Halls
T. Hotel
Columbia Teepee
Taft
Seventh Avenue
50Th Street
Bing and Bing Management
Schwartz Shoe Shop
I. Paul Ingle
F. J. Sizemore
W. F. Bailey
John Vann
Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company
Sykes Florist
North Main Street
Ht. Jeffers
Russell L. EB. Lowe
G. C. Kiser
Commercial Bank
Serotone
Sears
Seroco Serotone
the Budget Dress Shop
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