Two More Drunken Drivers Lose Licenses In Court
On a heavy docket day in municipal court two more drunken drivers had their licenses suspended for one year each after arraignment. E J Payne of 308 Woodrow Avenue received a three month county road sentence suspended for two years and court costs. James Gant of Charlotte was fined $50 plus costs.
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E. J. Payne
Woodrow Avenue
James Gant
Charlotte
Pawete
Banana Naata
Uurs Vewin
Leasgue
Pices
Ing
Verlie Tuggie
College Street
Grady Boyd
Albemarle
Hilliary Weant
West Point Avenue
Sadie Murray
Baptist Street
Robert Russell
Grayson Street
Frank Carroll
Morris Street
Jim Allbright
Lonnie Crawford
Hulda Street
John Saunders
Herbert Noland
South
Airmail Plane Venezuela Missing Over Frontier
An airmail plane named Vene Zolana vanished today over the Venezuelan Brazilian frontier. The crew included three people and American newspaperman William Armstrong Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Venezolana
William Armstrong Perry
Judge raises ante in case of Paul Lamb
Paul Lamb of 530 Ridgecrest was arraigned on drunkenness in municipal court before Judge Lewis E Teague. Lamb was sentenced to five months on the roads after a quarrelsome exchange and a threat to worsen the penalty. A relative visiting the court left after criticizing the family’s conduct and the court.
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Paul Lamb
Ridgecrest Drive
Lewis E. Teague
Lamb
Teague
Employers Over Sixty Five May Secure Numbers
In cooperation with the North Carolina Unemployment Benefit service, the local post office will issue social security account numbers on a voluntary basis for all employees over 65. Postmaster Clark says this differs from the national social security act as the state service accepts all account numbers. Those filing should apply to the superintendent of the mails in the post office building. SS-5 forms will be provided and an account number issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Unemployment Benefit Service
Washington
8. C. Clark
National Social Security Act
Social Security Board
State Benefit Service
Republicans to Break Silence in National Issue Debate
Washington reports that Republican Chairman John D. M. Hamilton plans four radio speeches starting Saturday to reassess the party stance after months of silence on national issues. He notes shifting loyalties, rapid post election developments, and a possible push against the President's court proposal despite prior bipartisan caution.
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Washington
John D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Repubican Party
Mind Reading Dog Bozo rises from $2 to $100000
Bozo the dog, once unwanted at two dollars as a pup, has grown into a $100000 marvel. He tours nationally with Captain E C Lower, performing free public appearances in High Point this week after gaining fame on Believe It Or Not and NBC broadcasts.
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Bozo
High Point
Robert L. Ripley
NBC
E. C. Lower
Captain Lower
Tampa
Florida
Ture
Daily Papers
Desperate Jail Break Plot Uncovered In North Carolina
Three inmates G W Patillo W G Maddox and Lonnie Macemore in Greensboro were found to plan a payroll robbery and jail escape. A twisted iron bar hidden in Patillo's cell and a tissue paper letter outline the escape method and a plan to plant cars near the jail for the attempted breakout. The letter mentions prior escape attempts involving two accused accomplices in Georgia and hints at timing around Raleigh.
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G. W. Patillo
W. G. Maddox
Lonnie Macemore
Pickett
Ray Nance
J. W. McMahon
L. C. Madden
Greensboro
Patillo
Pattillo
Macemore
DeKalb County
Georgia
Raleigh
Plans for Alvin York appearance by local citizens
Local committee plans a 7:45 PM talk by Sergeant Alvin C. York at the junior high auditorium to support the Emergency Peace Campaign. York, praised by Marshal Foch for his World War I exploits, will recount his actions in the Argonne and his capture of 132 German soldiers.
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Alvin C. York
America
York
High Point
Tennessee
Europe
Marshal Foch
Argonne Forest
Traffic violation charges list and counts
Police report weekend traffic violations including drunken driving four, speeding two, red light one, overparking three, reckless driving five, left turn one, no driver’s license two, no city tag one, hit-and-run one, improper brakes one. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Negress Found Beside Tracks Near Hendley's Store
Sally Lilly aged about 30, residing at 1205 East Washington, was found injured beside railroad tracks near Hendley's store and taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital. Police say a deep head wound came from a rock strike hours earlier. husband at 324 Moon Street separated and not seeking involvement. No arrests were made as investigation continued.
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Sally Lilly
East
Washington Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Hendley
Moon Street
Soldier’s daring action opens path for Allied push
A unit seized 35 machine guns and cleared the route, enabling an Allied advance. The bold move disrupted enemy positions and accelerated the frontline breakout.
Damages Sought in Auto Crash In High Point Suit
J. Co. Cole of High Point files suit in High Point municipal court seeking 10000 for personal injuries and 750 for property damages from Gastonia Used Car Co and Gus Abramaitis of Philadelphia over a December 5 1936 Greensboro incident. Cole alleges Abramaitis drove a Gastonia car into Cole’s car causing multiple injuries including two cracked ribs and back pain. Abramaitis was convicted of reckless driving in Greensboro municipal court.
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J. Co. Cole
High Point
Gastonia Used Car Company
Gus Abramaitis
Philadelphia
Abramait
Greensboro
Abromaitis
Cole
Abramaitis
Nutrition and Diet Classes Begin in City at YWCA
The High Point Red Cross announces nutrition and dietics classes to run Wednesday to Friday afternoons from 1 to 8 PM at the YWCA. Miss Melva B. Bakkie, a national Red Cross nutrition consultant, will lead the sessions. Mrs. Annette D. Coltrane asks interested people to call Red Cross offices promptly.
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City
Annette D. Coltrane
High Point Chapter
American Red Cross
Melva B. Bakkie
National Red Cross
Coltrane
Red Cross
Forty-Eight Workers Placed By NC Employment Service
The North Carolina State Employment Service reports 48 workers placed last week in this city. Of those, 47 joined private industry and one entered public work. 15 of the private jobs are permanent. The bureau, run by Mrs Irene W Price, notes remaining out of town skilled positions and sales roles are still available for qualified applicants.
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North Carolina State Employment Service Bureau
Mra
Irene W. Price
PWA Approves Tracks Work Contracts in North Carolina
The Public Works Administration gives final approval to Blythe Brothers for railroad track work in Charlotte. Major components begin with pilings at the Duke Power trestle as heavy equipment arrives. bridges planned for Kivett drive Wrenn street Main street and Dalton Street with a possible fifth at Perry street crossing. Traffic detours will close existing crossings.
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Frank Miller
Blythe Brothers
Kivett Drive
Wrenn Street
Main Street
Dalton Street
Perry Street
Daylight Saving Time Starts at High Point Plants
Clocks in offices of several High Point manufacturing plants with New York offices jumped one hour ahead today as daylight saving time began nationwide. The change affects office workers, radio programs, and the Associated Press wires opening at 7 30 instead of 8 00.
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High Point
New York
Associated Press
Enterprise Today
Rites Held for John B. Martin at Mount Carmel Church
Funeral services for 87 year old John B. Martin were held Sunday at 2 30 p m from Mount Carmel Methodist church near Reidsville. Rev C L Ruth and Rev Troy London officiated. A ladies quartet sang several hymns and pallbearers included Odell Foust Paul Myers Adolphus Turpin. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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John B. Martin
Belle Nance
Vail Avenue
Mount Carmel Methodist Church
Reidsville
C. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Church
Troy London
Elma Warner
Dockery Nance
Brownie Brown
Lois Ruth
Jesus
Marie Strothers
Odell Foust
Paul Myers
Adolphus Turpin
C. C. Melvers
Russell Rich
Cora Osborne
Spencer Property Sales on Greensboro Road Fetch Good Prices
Twelve late BE Spencer homeplace tracts along Greensboro road sold at unusually good prices at auction Saturday. Front parcel fetched 2100 dollars per acre with remaining tracts to be sold next Saturday due to rain delays. Penny Brothers and Thomas Brothers, auctioneers, praised the prices and rising area values.
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BE. E. Spencer
Greensboro Road
Penny Brothers
Thomas Brothers
Local job openings list varied trades at bureau
A local employment notice calls for applicants in multiple trades including electricians sign painters carpenters dozer and shovel operators sheet metal workers electric welders farm builders general salesmen and electrical appliance salesmen.
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State Christian Endeavor Convention Opens June
The 39th annual Christian Endeavor convention meets Greensboro College in Greensboro June 14 15 16 and 17 with Rev Robert Smith of High Point as president and Rev Elwood Carroll of Grace Methodist Greensboro as convention chairman The theme Builders with Christ features vesper programs and lectures including opening address by Dr Oscar F Blackwelder Of Washington DC and Dr Daniel A Poling international president of Christian Endeavor Awards will honor best publicity efforts and yearlong work Blanks will be mailed for award entries Junior convention led by Miss Hattie Mae Covington and registrar Miss Maryfield Greensboro
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Christian Endeavor
Greensboro College
Greensboro
Robert Smith
High Point
Elwood Carroll
Grace Methodist Protstant Church
Oscar F. Blackwelder
Church of the Reformation, Lutheran of
Winston-Salem
Daniel A. Poling
O. F. Hege
Winston- Salem
Hattie Mae Covington
Maryfield
Tax Office Extends Hours To 9 P. M. This Week
The Guilford county tax office on West Washington Street will stay open tonight through Friday until 9 PM to list taxable property. Assistant tax collector T. R. Short urged property owners to list holdings before Friday's closing hour.
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West Washington Street
T. R. Short
Guilford County
Ryan Attends Washington Meeting For Chamber events
J. T. Ryan secretary and treasurer of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association traveled to Washington for the United States Chamber of Commerce meeting. He is expected to return Wednesday.
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J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ryan
City reports drop in whooping cough and other diseases
Health report shows whooping cough cases fell from eight to a lower count this week while venereal disease cases decreased. Chicken pox and measles are noted, and overall manicable diseases declined from 48 to 18 during the past week.
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