North Carolina Employment Office Moves to Larger Arcade Center
The North Carolina State Employment Service relocates from North Wrenn Street to the Arcade building on North Main Street. The new white employment quarters include four interview rooms and separate commercial and industrial areas, with the colored division remaining at the old South Main Street post office.
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North Carolina State Employment Service
North Wrenn Street
Arcade Building
North Main Street
Irene W. Price
South Main Street
North Carolina State
Mary McIver
The
Soil Conservation Service
Price
McIver
Ite
Alvin C York To Speak On Peace Drive Tuesday
Sergeant Alvin C. York, decorated war hero, will address the junior high school auditorium at 7 30 PM Tuesday in support of the Emergency Peace Campaign opposing further American participation in wars. York, born on a Tennessee farm as one of 11 children, was famed for rifle and pistol skill and cited by Marshal Foch for a 1918 action with the 228th Infantry Company G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin C. York
Tiamenneeeee Law
America
York
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tennesse
Marshal Foch
Europe
228Th Infantry
Jointed snake story draws public attention and new governor support
The Enterprise reports a tale of a "jointed" snake that splits into segments when killed and oddly preserves its form for a time. The piece notes public interest and mentions Mick Waynick's gubernatorial hopes, praising his honesty and service on the highway and public works commission. Local reactions include calls to verify the latest commissioner notices and golf team coach C Poole’s rule for tryouts.
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Alk
Mick
Capus Waylittle
Highway and Pubworks Commission
End of North Carolina
Theemportant Commission
Waynick
V L Hunt Favored To Lead North Carolina Woodmen Convention
V L Hunt of High Point likely to be elected head of the North Carolina Woodmen of the World at the Hendersonville convention opening tomorrow. Hunt has long been active in the organization and enjoys strong backing. Delegates from Piedmont Camp No 62 and surrounding towns attend, including George Walter and A F King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hunt
North Carolina Organization of Woodmen of the World
Hendersonville
High Point Woodmen
Piedmont Camp No. 62
Eb, A. Wright
J. A. Johnson
Mr. Hunt
George Walter
A. F. King
EB. N. Morgan
Asheboro
J. D. Stinson
David Disher
Thomasville
Phil T. McCuiston
Kernersville
Property attachment in Cetlin and Wilson case
Henry Stroud acting by his next friend J B Voncannon through attorney Thomas Turner attached part of a show’s property yesterday in a suit demanding the return of an automobile Stroud says is rightfully his after the defendants Cetlin and Wilson refused to transfer ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stroud
J. B. Voncannon
Thomas Turner
Stroud
Seniors to Present Kempy Farce This Week at High Point
High Point seniors stage Kempy a farce comedy by Nugent this Friday and Saturday at 8 o clock in the senior high auditorium Vernon Von Drehle stars as Kempy Alice Chandler plays Ruth Bence Lawrence Byrum is Dad Bence Mu riel Bulwinkle directs the production with Jack Lee heading the senior class play committee after weeks of rehearsal of the play presented to the public this weekend
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High Point High School
Kempy
J. C
Elliott Nugent
Vernon von Drehle
Alice Chandler
Ruth Bence
Dad Bence
Lawrence Byrum
Muriel Bulwinkle
Jack Lee
Dr Kennedy to Speak in Piedmont Camp Meeting
Dr Herbert B Kennedy of Omaha Nebraska medical director of the Woodmen of the World will address Piedmont Camp No 62 at the camp hall next Thursday night at 8. Officials Farrar Newberry W C Braden Rainey T Wells Charles A Hines and T E Newton are expected to attend alongside local members.
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Herbert B. Kennedy
Omaha
Neb
Woodmen of the World
Piedmont Camp No. 62
Kennedy
Atlanta
Woodmen Organization
Farrar Newberry
W. C. Braden
Rainey T. Wells
Charles A. Hines
T. E. Newton
Famed Jointed Snake Said to Be Real in Local Tale
Mrs. N C McDowell killed a brown snake near Trinity, counting fourteen joints after the head was struck and smashed. Neighbors John Yates and Mr McDowell observed the remains and brought them to The Enterprise, challenging the myth of the jointed snake with a head about eight inches long and a distinct coloration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. McDowell
Highway 61
Trinity
Mr. McDowell
John Yates
Enterprise
Social Security Taxes Rise Burden on Southern Furniture
A survey by the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association reveals the 1936 one percent social security tax on manufacturers with eight or more workers covered unemployment and old age benefits, amounting to 49.7 percent of all direct taxes. For 1937 the rate increases to three percent, with 1938 adding one more percent, expanding Social Security costs to about twice all other direct taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Southern Furniture Factories
J. T. Ryan
Ryan
Safety Slogan Contest Open To School Patrols At Broadhurst
Broadhurst theatre, Carolina Motor club and the police department launch a safety slogan and poster contest for school boy patrolmen. Two $5 prizes will be awarded at the May 19 performance, with judging based on neatness wording and poster impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadhurst
Carolina Motor Club
Police Department
J. O. Pike
Girls learn to loop on machine at Salvation Army
A Salvation Army program at Willis Park trains about 15 young women to loop on a machine donated by Adams-Millis and with socks from Crown Hosiery Mill. Mrs. C. L. Brady teaches under Empty Stocking Fund support to help trainees earn livelihoods. The fund also funds other rehabilitation efforts including six months training for two young women.
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High Point
High Point Salvation Army
Adams- Millis Corporation
Crown Hosiery Mill
Verneta Brady
Adams-Millis Corporation
Crown Hosiery
C. L. Brady
R. M. Cowan
Salvation Army
Veterans of Foreign Wars Meet Monday At Main Street Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Monday night at 8 oclock at their home 310 North Main Street. All members are requested to be present as important matters will be discussed.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
North Main Street
Mr Snider Improves After April Accident at Guilford General
Friends of W. W. Snider of 409 East Green Street report he is improving nicely at Guilford General Hospital where he has been a patient since April 13 after an accident. Pneumonia developed and for several days he remained in critical condition.
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W. W. Snider
East Green Street
Guilford General Hospital
Snider
Piedmont Baptist Training Union Elects J. Carl Bell
J. Carl Bell of Greensboro was elected president of the Piedmont Associational Baptist Training Union at the annual Greensboro conference. Walter B. Crissman of High Point retired president announced his departure. Maggie Lee Douglas of High Point was named High Point district president and Elizabeth Campbell was reelected secretary. Nathan C. Brooks Jr. will speak as principal speaker, with Dr. W. K. McGee delivering last night’s address.
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J. Carl Bell
Greensboro
Piedmont Associational Baptist Training Union
Walter B. Crissman
High Point
Maggie Lee Douglas
Green Street
Nathan C. Brooks, Jr
State Baptist Training Union
W. K. McGee
First Baptist Church
Thomasville
Crissman
Furniture Workers Mass Meeting in High Point
A mass meeting for all furniture workers in High Point and vicinity will be held at the Labor Temple on North Wrenn street Monday night at 7 30. Attendees include wood workers machine men case fitters finishers upholsterers sewers and all others in furniture plants announced Everett Morris chairman of the Furniture Workers Organizing committee.
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High Point
Labor Temple
Wrenn Street
Everett Morris
Furniture Workers Organizing Committee
Unruly Olean Baby Quiets With Whiskey Diet Warning
A bizarre promissory note from an Olean, New York baby on a whiskey diet is described as a bogeyman threat. The remark suggests the infant may demand to be led to the feared bogeyman, reflecting a quirky local tale.
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Olean
N. Y
Commencement Week Plans At Hasty High School
Dr. A B Conrad will deliver the commencement sermon at Hasty High School tonight as eight o clock exercises begin. The following week April 27 Class Day and April 29 Commencement Day feature sermons by Dr G Ray Jordan, a declamation contest at 9 45, prize awards by Principal D L West, and the final commencement play.
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A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Hasty High School
G. Ray Jordan
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
D. L. West
City fights stray dogs as 96 killed in 10 days
Police announce 96 stray dogs killed over the past 10 days and vow to continue the campaign to rid the city of dogs at large. Six people, including five children, have been bitten and Officer I Ormand was also attacked while shooting a dog.
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W. C. Johnson
Mr. I. Or
Mand
City approves final contract with railroad for bridge plan
Eight city council members authorize a contract with the Southern Railway to remove railroad grade crossings downtown. The city will spend up to 7,000 beyond current allotments, with total costs not expected to exceed 150,000. The city pledges no future railroad financial assistance and favors underpasses or overpasses at crossings. Drainage system debate highlighted remaining spending questions.
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Southern Railway System
C. A. Lewis
EB. M. Knox
Chamber of Commerce
Firemen to Attend North Carolina Fire College Session
Fire Chief BE Ingram announced eight department members including himself will attend the North Carolina Fire College and Firemen's Institute in Durham Monday through Thursday. Attendees include C B Canady CC Monroe Paul Fulton W P Brown P W Davis P M Burgess and others may join for one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. K. Ingram
North Carolina Fire College and Prill School
Durham
Ingram
C. 8. Canady
CC. L. Monroe
Paul Fulton
J. A. Monroe
W. P. Brown
P. W. Davis
P. M. Burgess
W. H. Long
T. R. Horney
North Carolina Fire Chiefs’ Association
Chiefs’ Association
W. H. Palmer
Charlotte
Two Charged With Reckless Driving After Five Points Crash
DeWitt Edwards, 19, of Lindale Farm, and James Warner of 416 Barnwell Street Thomasville were cited on reckless driving charges after a collision at Five Points east of the city. Both cars were damaged but no injuries were reported. Yow's ambulance responded but did not transport any patients.
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DeWitt Edwards
Lindale Farm
James Warner
Barnwell Street
Thomasville
Yow’s
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Woodmen of World
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