Night School Session Ends With Picnic at Municipal Park
The 1929-30 term of High Point might schools closed with a municipal park picnic in Jamestown yesterday afternoon. County Superintendent Thomas R. Foust Mayor C. A. York and others attended as certificates were given to 33 graduates. Special prizes went to 28 pupils for perfect attendance and Miss va Edgerton received a five dollar gold piece for her work. LITTLE CHANGE IN POLITICAL FIELD DURING PAST WEEK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Might Schools
Municipal Park
Jamestown
Thomas R. Foust
C. A. York
High Point
S. L. Davis
State Literary Commission
L. R. Johnston
R.L. Reeves
Green Street School
Jack Edwards
High Point Woman’s Club
C. B. Shives
Highland Mill School
Eva Mae McMillian
Nora Capps
Violet Lambeth
Norman Hendix
Jennie Canupp
E. L. Johnson
A. B. West
Ross Lawrence
Thelma Roberts
Do. C. Caddell
Fuller Capps
John Embler
Harry Stacy
J. D. Stacy
W. R. Wood
G. G. Gray
Boyd Shi
Va Edgerton
College Journalists Attend Convention As City Residents
A gathering of student journalists fills the city for a convention. In a related incident a young man was shot in a scuffle during a speeding automobile chase. Irvin Marks, a hosiery mill worker, sustained a left leg wound from a policeman during the incident. Garden displays are highlighted as a feature of the upcoming flower show. Republicans are noted as active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Marks
Slane Hosiery Mil
John Davis
North Main Street
Marks
Ray Street
North Carolina Public Service Company
Dermont Hill
C. E. Hill
Winston- Salem Road
Main Street
Washington
L. W. Blackwelder
Sheraton Hotel
Davis
Ford
South Main Street
Sechrest
High Point Hospital
Young Hill
City
Mechanicsville
Prominent Doctor Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Dr. Owen-Smith 49 prominent physician dies at 209 Parkway last night at 10 30 after five days illness pneumonia listed as cause. He moved to High Point from Asheville in 1916 after serving as surgeon at Biltmore hospital. Funeral set for tomorrow 11 o'clock at his residence. Burial may be here or Asheville. He was active in Guilford County Medical Society and Mason. Survived by wife Mrs Helen Paxton Brockett sister Mrs Leonard DeMeritte of Baltimore brother Frank Smith of Greensboro.
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Owen-Smith
Parkway
High Point
Asheville
Biltmore Hospital
Jefferson Medical College
Helen Paxton Brockett
Robert Brockett
Leonard DeMeritte
Baltimore
Frank Smith
Greensboro
H. N. Bowne
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Owen Smith
Fannie A
Guilford County
High School Honor Roll Lists 115 Named For Term
The local high school announces an honor roll of 115 students. Sophomores lead with 38, juniors total 26, seniors 14. Read across the long list of seniors, juniors, and sophomores including named students from each class.
Odd Fellows From Galax Va Visit Local Lodge Tuesday
Galax Virginia Odd Fellows will visit Repiton lodge Tuesday night with Grand Master R F Simmons of Winston Salem present to deliver the principal address. The degree of truth will be conferred on Rev R L Smith J M Thomas and W F Kidwell followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Galax
Repiton Lodge
R. F. Simmons
Winston- Salem
R. L. Smith
J. M. Thomas
W. F. Kidwell
Dr. George T. Wood Accepts Chief Resident Post
Dr. George T. Wood of High Point, a 1928 Jefferson Medical College graduate, accepted the post of Chief Resident Physician at Germantown Memorial Hospital. He will pursue a postgraduate surgery course at the University of Pennsylvania and previously interned at Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Wood
High Point
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Germantown Memorial Hospital
University of Pennsylvania
Wood
Germantown Hospital
Local College Paper Wins State Contest
The Hi-Po weekly of High Point college won first place among state college newspapers in the North Carolina Collegiate Press association contest, a historic achievement for a smaller college. Editor in chief C. R. MacMannis, Duluth based, managing editor Verne Nygard, and business manager J. Clyde Pugh lead a staff advised by Professor T. C. Johnson shaping the paper for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Po
High Point College
North Carolina Collegiate Press Association
Duke University
Winston-Salem Journal
The
C. R. MacMannis
Frostburg
Verne Nygard
Duluth
Famous Colored Singers to PerForam at William Penn High
The Williams Famous Colored Singers will perform in a grand concert at William Penn High School on May 7. The professional company offers a refined program of classical and southern plantation melodies, drawing broad city interest from music lovers and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn High School
Lyceum
Chautaqua
High Point Educator Earns Cincinnati Economics Fellowship
Professor Stanley G. Pugh head of the commerce department at High Point College has been awarded a university fellowship in economics at the University of Cincinnati worth 1500 dollars yearly with free post graduate tuition. If accepted he will split duties between Cincinnati and High Point to attract corporate investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Pugh
High Point College
University of Cincinnati
Commerce
Stanley G. Pugh
Department of Commerce
North Carolina
Pugh
Cincinnati
Umbrellas Mend Play Set For College Auditorium
Arrangements are complete to present the play Umbrellas Mend at High Point College auditorium in Roberts Hall on holiday evening April 2 at eight. The cast from the First Methodist Church is student performers, first shown in the church assembly room. Christian Endeavor society sponsors the college presentation. Cast also performed in Greensboro at Caldwell School under the North Carolina State Christian Endeavor Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Roberts Hall
First Methodist Protestant Church
Wee
Church
High Point College Christian Endeavor Society
Greensboro
Caldwell School
North Carolina State Christia Endeavor Union
College Editors Bring Convention Here 101S Close
The North Carolina Collegiate Press association closed its nineteenth semi annual convention with a luncheon at the Elwood hotel hosted by Edwards-Broughton Printing of Raleigh. Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes urged journalists to pursue truth and lead in reform.
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North Carolina Collegiate Press Association
Elwood
Edwards- Broughton Printing Company
Raleigh
Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
Stephens
Princess Cafe
Roberts Hall
High Point College
Hipo
The
Carolinian
N. C. State
Duke
University of
E. G. Couch
Bettie Brown
Clyde Pugh
Evelyn Wright
Eastern Carolina Teachers’ College
Robert King
Davidson College
High Point
Robert Jarrett
Lawyer urges inquiry into AFL and NAACP over Parker fight
Local attorney Leland Stanford asks Senator Lee Overman to have the senate lobby committee investigate the American Federation of Labor and the NAACP. He argues both groups oppose Judge J J Parker’s appointment to the U S Supreme Court, saying their campaigns cost large sums of money. He proposes the inquiry be continued on page 6 A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Stanford
Senator Overman
Lee S. Overman
Senate Lobby Committee
American Federation of Labor
Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Mr. Stanford
J. J. Parker
United States Supreme Court
Judge Parker
Opinions Differ On High Point 1930 Population Forecasts
The Enterprise reports wide variance in 1930 Census guesses for High Point. Bearish estimates hover near 27,000, bullish around 40,000 to 50,000, with averages near 35,900. Enraged readers urged to get counted and submit guesses via a coupon for a chance at a yearly subscription prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Enterprise
Baim Bown
Mai A A
Delegates Return From Convention At Elizabeth City
Five delegates report a fine time at the state convention in Elizabeth City. J. L. Sechrest Emma Calhoun Mr and Mrs J J May and Mrs Homer Taylor returned with praise for the large statewide gathering and the strong showing from local chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
Elizabeth City
J. L. Sechrest
Emma Calhoun
J. J. May
Homer Taylor
Girls Are Chosen To Represent City In State-Wide Contest
Mary Edith Woody Genevieve Sheetz and two juniors will enter the picture memory contest in Raleigh under the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. They represent High Point and will be accompanied by Mrs L R Johnston. Raleigh Woman's Club plans elaborate entertainment for contestants and chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Clubs of
Piedmont North Carolina
W. C. Idol
Dol
New York City
United States
S. H. Tomlinson
State Federation of Garden Clubs
J. E. Millis
New York
Exposition Building
F. R. Taylor
S. C. Clark
K. C. Denny
E. A. Kline
E. Woolton
Henry White
C. C. Garrett
Gene Jarrett
Wade Hiatt
Howard Caskey
Rock Garden
W. J. Jackson
J. D. Cox
A. E. Taplin
R. T. Amos
Grover Kester
H. L. Collie
High Point
Aisses Mary Edith Woody
Genevieve Sheetz
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
L. R. Johnston
Raleigh Woman's Club
Glenn Davis Escapes From Randolph Road Force
Glenn Davis, sentenced to three years for stealing chickens in New Market township, escaped from the Randolph County road force at Coleridge township. Davis had earlier tried to saw bars at the Randolph County jail in Asheboro and was recaptured by Jailor T. A. Brookshire. Sheriff Ben Millikan and deputies search statewide for Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Davis
Randolph County
New Market Township
Davis
Asheboro
T. A. Brookshire
Coleridge Township
Ben Millikan
Council Will Give School Bible Today
The Mechanicsville council Jr. O. U. A. M. will at 3 PM present a flag and Bible to Oak View school. An interesting program includes talks by district members. principal address by Dr. Geo. H. Croll. Oak View sits off the Winston road about a mile from the city. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsville Council Jr. O. U. A. M
Oak View School
Geo. H. Croll
Winston Road
Harry Raymond to Attend Kentucky Derby Guest of Governor
Harry Raymond, a city figure who was named a colonel on Governor Sampson of Kentucky’s staff last year, has been invited by Governor Sampson to attend the Kentucky Derby next month. Raymond plans to accept the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Raymond
Sampson
Kentucky
Mr. Raymond
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Hoover
F. M. Simmons
Josiah William Bailey
T. L. Estep
Stratford
Mr. Tucker
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George E. Butler
Clinton
H. Grady Dorsett
Wake Forest
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Mary Esther Barker
Lucille Ramseur
Mary Doane Rankin
Marion Williams
Mary Edith Oody
Audrey Bain
Nell McMullan
Robert Guarino
Helen Winn
Hazel Anderson
Rose Askew
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Dorothy Forward
Lee Forward
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Dora Samet
Larence
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Albert Pruitt
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Dorothy Fritz
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Jean Hedgecock
Shirley Furr
Glen Marshall
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Miriam Sloan
Walter Murray
Frank Sizemore
Charles Tomlinon
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Dorothy Owen
Mary Drew Dalton
Annie Murie Patterson
Hazel Scoggins
Uanita Wood
Rachael Smith
Oscar Chasta
J. Clyde Pugh
Uncle Sam
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Tion
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Ward Street
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