Trinity Announces Final Exercises
Trinity schools announce the 99th commencement on May 5 with speaker Rev Clyde A Milner D D Guilford College president and the sermon May 1 by Milner. The graduating class has 33 members and the 1939 centennial is planned as a historic milestone.
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F. D. McLeod
Trinity Schools
Clyde A. Milner
D. D
Guilford College
Union School
Union Institute
Normal College
Trinity College
Trinity High School
Durham
Duke University
Maxine Burge
Myrtle Davis
Evelyn Farlowe
Dorothy Frazier
Virginia Gilmore
Ruth Hill
Jessie Hoover
Juanita Howard
Hazel Kennedy
Iris Lohr
Virginia Mendenhall
Leola Moser
Frances Parrish
Ruby Patton
Mazel Perry
Blanche Reddick
Helen Staley
Lucille Snyder
Ruth Swann
Hazel Trotter
Dorothy Underwood
Carlton Elliott
Sherman Hubbard
Everett Jordan
Elder Kennedy
Wade Myers
James Payne
Alby Robbins
Clay Royals
van Royals
Wallace White
Staley Woodell
Nygard urges end to traditional county almshouses in NC
Dr J Wallace Nygard director of the division of institutions and corrections says county homes are out of step with modern welfare and should be replaced by hospital homes. A survey of 84 county homes with 2911 inmates found 1860 eligible for Old Age and Disability payments. fiscal 1937 total population 8282 with maintenance costs 946220.61 and per inmate annual cost 206.47 dollars.
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Raleigh
J. Wallace Nygard
Division of Institutions and Corrections
North Carolina
Nygard
Guffey Kelly Clash Over Coercion in WPA Relief Fight
Philadelphia April 23 AP federal government probes political coercion claims in Pennsylvania Democratic primary battle over New Deal relief and WPA projects. John B. Kelly accuses Senator Guffey of pressuring WPA workers. Guffey counters Kelly coerced by own allies. Investigations expand to Governor Earle and state authority contracts amid broad party crossfire.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Works Progress Administration
John B. Kelly
Roosevelt
Joseph F. Guffey
Washington
WPA
Kelly
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Guffey
George H. Earle
Wth
State Committee
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Thomas Kennedy
John L. Lewis
Co. I. O
Earle
U. S
Guffey-Lewis
S. Davis Wilson
John Ly
Lewis
Gifford Pinchot
Arthur H. James
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Earle-Jones
Charles J. Margiotti
General State Authority
Margiotti
Wilson
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphia Democratic Organization
McCloskey
Archie San Romani Wins Kansas Relays Mile in Photo Finish
Archie San Romani formerly of Emporia Teachers College won the special mile at the Kansas Relays in Lawrence, finishing ahead of Glenn Cunningham in a 4:23 time. Don Lash placed third, with Gene Venzke last, Cunningham failing to lead until late in the stretch.
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Lawrence
Kans
Archie San Romani
Rabbi Feldman to Speak at Asheville Banquet May Day
Rabbi Abraham J. Feldman of Hartford Connecticut will be guest speaker at a George Vanderbilt banquet in Asheville May 1. The NC Association of Jewish Men and Women will host the event with Miss Gertrude Weil of Goldsboro introducing him. topic The American Jew Who is He.
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Asheville
Abraham J. Feldman
Hartford
Philadelphia
Conn
New England
Boston
Rabbi Feldman
Committee of Reigious
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Department of Synagogues and
Jewish Ledger
West Hartford
From Bedlam to humane mental care acceptance rises
The piece recalls Bedlam and early chains at Bethlehem hospital and contrasts with modern progress. It cites Miss Gilbert Muse of Burrus Memorial hospital noting iron restraint once common. It cites ancient methods using art and activity and says current nervous and mental hospitals report 25 percent full recovery and another 25 percent improving enough to go home. The average illness spans 11 to 14 days, while mental hospital stays average about 10 to 84 days.
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Bedlam
Bethlehem Hospital
London
Gilbert Muse
Burrus Memorial Hostital
Knitters Walk Out At Hosiery Mill
A walkout by knitters at Silver-Knit Hosiery Mill over wage confusion disrupted shifts. Official tallies vary with 15 to over 100 workers claimed affected. factory operations reportedly unchanged as talks possible for a settlement continue.
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Robert M. Silver
Silver
Jesus program at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church hosts an 8 oclock program titled Jesus led by Mrs Flossie Hill. Attendees include Mrs Bernice Phifer Miss Thelma Hayes Miss Lola Bell Baldwin Miss Ida Mae Griffin Miss Emma Griffin and Miss Ola Griffin.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Flossie Hill
Bernice Phifer
Thelma Hayes
Lola Bell Baldwin
Ida Mae Griffin
Emma Griffin
Ola Griffin
Reds and Blues con test ends at Cherry Street service
The Reds and Blues contest sponsored by Cherry Street Presbyterian Church closes at this evening's 8 o'clock service. A preceding program includes hymns, readings, solos, talks, and a juvenile judge Horace Hayworth address. Fairview Street Glee Club and Mrs. Haizlip featured performers.
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Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
T. 8. Bennett
First Emmanuel Baptist Church Sermon This Afternoon
Reverend H C Wright of St Mathews C M EB church will preach at First Emmanuel Baptist Church this afternoon at three o clock. The St Mathews choir will sing and a local quartet will perform selections.
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First Emmanuel Baptist Church
H. C. Wright
St. Mathews C. M. EB
St. Mathews
Mass at First Baptist Church This Afternoon
Dr W T Young leads a revival at First Baptist with a 3 p m mass meeting and sermons on The Contributions of Christianity to the Development of Society The Church and The Eagle Stirreth Its Nest services run daily through the week with 8 p m evening sessions and 8 p m revival talks conducted by Dr Young.
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First Baptist
Pal
First Baptist Church
W. T. Young
Dr. Young
Young
Swing Club Plans Tea At Mrs Griffin Home
The club met at Mrs Josie Bell Eccles home for regular business. They decided to hold a tea at Miss Ola Griffin's residence 730 East Washington Street this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock.
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Lub
Josie Bell Eccles
Mises Ola Griffin
East
Washington Street
South Carolina Patrolmen Win Pistol Team Title
A five man team from the South Carolina highway patrol scored 887 of 1000 to win first in a pistol target match. Charlotte police came second with 867 and North Carolina troop D patrol was third with 847. Over 800 officers attend the third annual Association of Law Officers meeting. speakers include Joseph B Keenan Hoey and A J Maxwell. B G Hines led individuals with 188, followed by Stanhope Lineberry and E R Leary.
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Raleigh
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Association of Law
Carolinas
Charlotte
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Association
Joseph B Keenan
Washington
U.S
Hoey
A. J. Maxwell
B. G. Hines
Stanhope Lineberry
E. R. Leary
Durham
Tea at Mrs. Alford’s on Downing Street
Ladies Aid Circle No 3 of St Mark M E church holds a tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 at 1110 Downing Street hosted by Mrs Alice Alford. Alumni of the old High Point Normal and Industrial Institute meet at 1119 East Washington Street this afternoon at 4 o'clock hosted by O B Davia.
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Ladies Aid Circle No
St. Mark M. EB. Church
Alice Alford
Downing Street
Normal and Industrial Institute
High Point Normal and Industrial Institute
O. B. Davia
East
Washington Street
Local No Boy Scouts Reorganized In High Point
A new district committee of Negroes will supervise Negro Scouting in High Point with faith leaders urged to sponsor troops. Leadership institute set for May 5 and 6 at William Penn high school from 6 to 7 30 PM. eight church volunteers urged per church. Committee includes H Burford chair and Smith commissioner with Dr Davis Morgan Melton Starks and McBride in leadership roles.
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N Scollegro
William, Penn High School
A. J. Taylor
Boy Scout
B. W. Hackny, Jr
Uwharrie Counpcil
Hackney
High Point
Taylor
William Penn High School
8. E. Burford
Thomas B. Smith
BE. Yokely
M. B. Davis
J. C. Morgan
J. E. Melton
Camping
G. L. Starks
Dennis McBride
Observation on Yadkin River at Styers Ferry
Week ending Friday 22 at 7 30 p m reporting by Murray and Flood Inc for High Point Clem mons three miles southeast Styers Ferry Yadkin river mean temperature 64 40 highest 80 60 lowest 49 60 mean relative humidity 84 00 highest 96 00 lowest 55 00 total precipitation 0 62 river stages 2 68 to 2 68 feet
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Murray and Flood, Inc
High Point
Clemmons
Styers Ferry
Yadkin River
Turtles Answer Call In South Africa Fad
Fifty one turtles trained by A. Dreyer of Bredasdorp South Africa come at his call and eat from his hand. Turtle raising is the neighborhood craze. Peter Bks teen owns over 150 turtles with 60 recently born.
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A. Dreyer
Bredasdorp
South Africa
Peter Bksteen
V F W to Install Officers Monday in High Point
V F W Post 1 High Point will induct Commander Cc. E. Stuart and four more officers at 8 p.m. Monday at the post hall with state and national V F W officers attending. The Ladies Auxiliary will install officers at the Elwood hotel, in a closed ceremony.
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Cc. E. Stuart
High Point
Veterans of Foreign Wars
R. P. Myers
Parker Laughlin
EB. A. Whidden
Carolina draws many from afar at Chapel Hill
At the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill students arrive from across the United States and abroad. More than a hundred travel over a thousand miles to enroll, with family ties and the school's reputation guiding many choices.
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University of North Carolina
United States
Chapel Hill
Carolina
Randolph officials close filing for June and November elections
Randolph county officials closed filing with full candidate rosters for the June primary and November general elections. Democratic contenders include George Craven and Joseph Ross for state house. Sheriff race features Reggie Allman versus Carl King. Republicans list Brower and Harrelson for the house, with Hedrick, Asheboro, and Harwood Graves for the same seat. Democratic clerks and coroner contests proceed with Rufus Ruth and J L Fritz carrying the party banner. county commissioners see Lucas and Gilmer as Democratic hopefuls. Justice of the peace and constable positions also fill with several names across Asheboro township.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
George B. Craven
Trinity
Joseph D. Ross
House of Representatives
Harvey P. Brower
Liberty
Jesse Lee Harrelson
Concord Township
Randolph Democrats
State Senate
Harnett
Moore Counties
Bel
Hedrick
Harwood Graves
Seagrove
Reggie Allman
Carl B. King
H Regan
Sam Miller
V. Wilson
Rufus F. Ruth
J. L. Fritz
A. Bulla
W. ©. Lucas
G. Gilmer
Julian
Democra
Board of Conty Commissioners
Republic
Fred Binham
Farmer
John G. Jull Franklinvile
T. L. Level Cross
Justices of Peace
Asheboro Township
J. T. Lambert
L. C. Phillips
Co. Hammond
Z. L. Keever
J. Pugh
W. C. Craven
W. L. Utwallen
Eneas Sykes
Fred Austin
Visions draw students to Carolina as eager visitors
Miss Ethel Laidlaw of Western Springs Illinois travels to Carolina and says the campus appeals more than any other college she has attended. She notes the strong visions of the university and ranks her visit highly despite not knowing why she came.
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Ethel Laidlaw
Western Springs
Ilinois
Chicago
Carolina
Laidlaw
California
Minnesota
Netters Beat Deacons 9-1 in Raleigh Tennis Meet
North Carolina State College defeated Wake Forest 9 to 1 in Raleigh on April 23. Dulin and Murray won doubles, and Dulin topped Cahoon 6-2 6-0 while MacMillan beat Smith 6-7 7-5 6-1. Finlay and Fleetwood won key matches for State.
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Raleigh
N. C
N. C. State College
Wake Forest
Tech
Deacons
Dulin
State
Cahoon
MacMillan
Smith
Speer State
Lindsey
Finlay State
Davis
Fleetwood
Dickinson
Fanning
Hayes
Murray
Lindsay
McMillan
Cline
Finlay
Reeves
Oo Cahoon
Johnny Yow Arrested After Car Turns Over
Johnny Yow of 1121 Tryon Street was arrested last night on a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated after his car overturned on Redding Street at 7:10. He escaped unharmed as officers and emergency responders arrived.
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Johnny Yow
Tryon Street
Redding Street
Yow
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