Candidates to Attend Met Monday Night High Point
A large turnout is expected at the High Point Democratic club meeting Thursday night with attorney John Bower to deliver the main address. Among those confirmed are H. A. Millis J. A. Worth Tom Pemberton and others seeking county commissioner seats and state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Democratic Club
John Bower
Lexington
R. B. Parker
Mr. Parker
H. A. Millis
J. A. Worth
Tom Pemberton
W. C. Jones
George Younce
T. J. Gold
Senate
Parker
Bower
Mr. Bower
City council accepts Gibson resignation and suspends two officers
Councilmen suspend Police L. H. Robbins and G. Y. Stone and accept Chief Gibson's resignation, placing Captain D. W. Elliott in temporary command. Captain J. P. Myers resumes former duties as investigation continues with two more officers under scrutiny. Mayor Davis notes further inquiries may follow.
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Gibson
L. H. Robbins
G. Y. Stone
J. P. Myers
D. W. Elliott
W. A. Davis
Davis
Robbins
Stone
Pilcher
Myers
Police Department
Woman in Sixties Badly Hurt Crossing in Mechanicville
Mrs. Nancy Poindexter, about 65, of Penny Farm Winston Road, was struck by an Oldsmobile coupe driven by A. C. Horrox of the Elwood hotel while crossing in front of the Moffitt Underwear plant. She suffered a fractured right leg, multiple bruises, a broken collarbone, and a left leg fracture. She was treated at Burrus clinic and then moved to High Point hospital. Police investigation deemed the incident unavoidable amid heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Poindexter
Penny Farm
Winston Road
A. C. Horrox
Elwood Hotel
McLellan Five and Ten Cent
Moffitt Underwear Company
Mechanicsville
Horrox
High Point City Beautiful Contest Committee Meeting
A gathering of chairmen and members from all contest committees met at the Commercial club this afternoon to discuss 1928 plans. A good attendance was noted and further arrangements to advance the contest were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Commercial Club
Dr Walker Returns From Ohio College
Dr Nat Walker reports returning from the Optometric congress at Ohio State University. He praises the educational features of the congress. The college has about 10 000 students enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Walker
Ohio State University
Debate on pen versus woman influences in Mechanicsville
Tonight in Mechanicsville the Junior Order United American Mechanics meets to debate whether the pen or woman has greater influence over man. John Holbrook and C. H. Schultheiss argue for the pen, opposed by K. L. Shipwash and C. A. King who contend women hold the greater, instant influence.
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Mechanicsville Council
United American Mechanics
Mechanicsville
John Holbrook
C. H. Schultheiss
K. L. Shipwash
C. A. King
Community Singing at High Point Christian Church
Community singing will be held at the High Point Christian church near Pickett Mills Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30. Pete Montgomery and Emmett Crout will lead the singing with various church singers from across the city. The Men's class of the First Baptist church will join the meeting at 3 o clock.
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High Point
Two Year Old Girl Dies At Home
Margaret Lois Burrow age two died at her parents home 432 Tate street this morning at 2 o clock after an illness since Wednesday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at Glenora Baptist church conducted by Rev Herman T Stevens. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Executive Council
Diocese of
North Carolina
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
C. B. Wilmer
D. D
Margaret Lois Burrow
W. E. Burrow
Tate Street
Glenora Baptist Church
Herman T. Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
Court of Honor Held by Scouts
The April Court of Honor of Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts awarded merit badges and approved two membership applications for the Martin Johnson expedition to Africa to photograph wild game. Eagle Scout Craighead Mac Canless and merit badge recipient Carl Smith were noted, with others receiving various badges. The expedition departs June 1 and returns October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts
Wesley Memorial Church
Martin Johnson
Africa
Carl Smith
C. C. Smith
Sunset Drive
The
Presbyterian Church
Craighead MacCanless
Carson Dawkins
Howard Byrd
Paul Grice
Billy Fraley
Herbert Gorman
Cecil Bulla
Sam Clapp
William von Drehle
Ben Mitchell
Odell Lindsay
Howard Kelly
R. J. Goins
Frank Sizemore
Peyton Moffitt
James Asbury
Church Record Perfect for 52 Years
Lawrence Kansas church record notes Miss Hattie Radcliffe has attended Sunday school for 52 years at Trinity Episcopal. She received a wrist watch and bracelet from Pastor Rev. F B Shaner at the Easter service. She remained faithful despite illness, never missing Sunday school.
Goldman and Sousa to Judge School Bands
Forty states will send high school musicians to the national band tournament in Joliet May 24 to 26. John Philip Sousa and Edwin Franko Goldman will act as judges. Joliet High School band has won the national event the last two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
John Philip Sousa
Edwin Franko Goldman
Paris Names Street After Edgar Allan Poe
A Paris street has been named in honor of Edgar Allan Poe, recognizing the American writer's enduring influence on literature. The unveiling ceremony drew local residents and literary enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edgar Allen Poe
State officer inspects local navy recruiting post
Lieut. G. H. Mills of Raleigh conducted an inspection of the local navy recruiting station and reported all was satisfactory. He praised petty officer G. B. Stovall and said recruiting would resume Thursday, inviting interested men to enlist this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Mills
Raleigh
North
South Carolina
Lieut. Mills
G. B. Stovall
Newsboys to Attend Barbecue Dinner at Wesley Memorial
Newsboys of the High Point Enterprise will be guests at a barbecue dinner at Wesley Memorial church Thursday night at 7:30. Boy scout troops from the church will host and present a program. H. A. Millis, Bunn W. Hackney, and Edgar Hartley will give short talks. Troop leaders will attend. expenses are covered by church boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Enterprise
Wesley Memorial Church
H. A. Millis
Bunn W. Hackney
Uwharrie Council
Edgar Hartley
High Point Y. M. C. A
Stewards
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