Lions Nominate New Officers At Dinner Meet
High Point Lions club nominated officers for year terms at a private Elwood hotel dinner session. Officers named were H. A. Cecil president J. Leslie Andrews first vice president Dr. W. T. Tice second vice president Glen R. Ward third vice president L. W. Flythe secretary Felix Brockman finance chair Robert Talbert Lion Tanner H. C. Potts Twining and Robert Smith Tail Twisters. Two new members George Rankin and Potts Twining were welcomed. National School Boy Patrol Day was announced with a plan to take patrols to Washington D C for observance. The board of directors will meet Monday at 5 PM in H. A. Cecil's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Wilson
Chicago
Lions International
High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
H. A. Cecil
J. Lesle Andrews
High Point
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
George Rankin
Potts Twining
Swift and Company
Wilson
W. R. Shaffer
Fresh Produce Stand Ad With Curb Service
Tangerines and Peck advertise a selection of produce including 30 cent items. Fresh fruits eggs and spring onions are offered with curb service and emphasis on the freshest available.
Federal Regulation Looms for Textile Industry
Article contends federal regulation may hit the textile industry amid overproduction. Executives reportedly stuck in a groove of over-production as lawmakers consider mandates including demand levels and possibly a minimum wage. The piece urges unity to address the over-production crisis.
County Tax Office To Be Open Tonight
Guilford County tax office at 116 West Washington Street will stay open from seven to nine tonight. Many residents listed on Wednesday night and a weekend rush is expected as the listing deadline nears tomorrow. A penalty may be imposed for failure to list real or personal property in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
West
Washington Street
Roosevelt praised for leadership amid recovery efforts
The article lauds Mr Roosevelt for sound energetic and inspiring leadership as Congress passes economy and budget measures. It warns farm relief proposals seem dangerous yet notes bold, untrodden paths may be tried in trying times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Death takes W M L Webster in Quitman Georgia
William MacRae Webster 55 died at his Quitman home after a paralysis stroke. He leaves a Georgia widow Georgia Davis predeceased by two sons William Jr and George Davis. A daughter Sarah Webster studies Valdosta State College. Funeral set at Caldwell home with Dr Joseph Rennie officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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William MacRae Webster
Quitman
A. §&. Caldwell, Jr
MacRae Webster
Mangum
Richmond County
N. C
W. A
Alice MacRae Webster
Florida
Georgia Davis
Georgia
Sarah Webster
State College
Valdosta
William, Jr
George Davis Webster
A. 8. Caldwell, Jr
High Point High School
D. M. Webster
Chicago
Ill
W. J. Weddington
Macon
Caldwell
Estella Webster
Parkway
Joseph Rennie
First Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Well Known Colored Citizen Passes Here
O B H Haley age 51 well known colored citizen dies at his home 1217 Sherrod street Wednesday night A resident of High Point since 1925 he came from Blythe Georgia where he was born Surviving wife six children and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 o clock from the colored First Baptist church
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O. B. H. Haley
Sherrod Street
High Point
Blythe
Colored First Baptist Church
Market Slides Quietly Downgrade During Today
NEW YORK April 28 market activity eased as stocks drifted lower with rails leading declines and many blue chips slipping about two points. Dealers noted limited inflation impact and welcomed government talk of a balanced budget despite inflation fears.
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New York
Delaware and Hudson
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
New York Central
Southern Pacific
National Steel
Liggett and Myers B
Coca Cola
United Fruit
Brilliant Evening of Music Delights Local Audience
The festival featured Simmons bass solo Thy Sentinel Am I and Vivian O light with Spirit Flower and A Heart That's Free. Nona Dockery sang Poor Me. Community Glee Club and Community Four gave strong numbers. final crowd pleasers included Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Community Glee Club
David
Vivian O
Benedict
Lindy Lou
Nona Dockery
Community Four
High Point Junior High School
Civitan Club
Colored Ministerial Association
George Allen
W. F. Bailey
Lewis B. Teague
Teague
H. A. Millis
Parks and Playground Commission
Millis
Thelma Drake
Local Men Sentenced In Superior Court
In Greensboro in the criminal division of Superior court today D. P. Smith of High Point was found guilty of beating a board bill and awaits sentencing. Irving Davis of High Point received 12 months for violating the prohibition laws after withdrawing appeals from Superior and High Point courts and a 15 month sentence was ordered. W. B. Byerly of High Point faced trial for giving a worthless check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Criminal Division
Superior Court
D. P. Smith
High Point
Irving Davis
W. B. Byerly
Canada Poultry Exports Surge to British Isles
Canada shipped 234,833 pounds of poultry to the British Isles between April and September a 400 percent increase over prior periods reflecting rising demand for exports from suppliers seeking markets abroad.
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Canada
British Isles
Coos
Beer and wine licenses due by April 29 for May sales
All persons intending to sell beer and wine at retail on May 1 must apply to the City Collector by 10 AM Saturday April 29. Licenses cost 15 dollars on premises and 10 dollars off premises. Applications require City Council approval. late filings cannot be approved until May 3.
Rat Poison Sale At City Hall Saturday Morning
City health officials announced rat poison prepared to government formula will be sold at city hall Saturday morning starting 9 o'clock. The sale is to be conducted under municipal oversight.
High Point Boy Honored for Red Cross Service
The article recalls High Point youths praised for Red Cross work, reporting how they earn spare change to aid relief funds and support families in need. Leaders from across the country shared ideas to grow junior chapters and highlighted visits to sanitarium children for companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Walter
High Point
County officials condemn scrip scalping in circulation plan
County officials state scrip should circulate widely to aid teachers under strain. Commissioner Joe F. Hoffman condemns scalping that harms teachers and resists extortion while Mr. Andrews hopes the scrip will spread county wide to boost trade and business as salaries circulate back through the community.
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Joe F. Hoffman
Board of County Commissioners
Andrews
Lime in drawer preserves steel from rust
A lump of fresh burnt lime kept in the drawer or case where steel articles are stored will prevent rusting.
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English and College Sts
Campbell’s Tomato Juice
Mayfield
E. K. Ingram
W. ML. Webster
Rabhan’s
South Main Street
Woolworth
American Can
Allied Chemical
American Telephone
Senate
Douglas
Wall Street
Charles E
Hodges
Ee Geers Erree
Eeeteereiwree Ee Ee
Atchison
Atl Coast Line
Jan Jaeee
Tves
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Aviation Corp Ee Ee
Pete Ewes
Nywynhand Ho
Aviat Northern Pac
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Packard Mot
Pemmy (Jc
Penn R R Phillips Pet
Rey
Steel U
Steel
Warner Pict West UN
Westingh
Getta
Indus Alco
Earner Il
Tee
Tere
Oer
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Etene
Children’s
Oxfords
Jake Harris
Washington
Wright’s
Hamilton Street
W. F.” Care Enterprise
Clein
FORD
Pat Brown, Inc
Oldsmobile
W. C. Asbury
Adams St
N. Main
W. Co. Brown
North Wrenn Screet
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
H. L. Bunnell
McDonald's
Berg
Capudine
Nellie Jackson
A. Jackson
P. O. Box
Allred
N. Main St
Lyles Chevrolet Co
Tgerry
Atlanta
Aneals
Southern Railway System
Crescent Limited
Stone Manaiaten
H. D. Saunders
High Paint
N.C
Thurston St
Pontiac
Farrigs Ave
Johnson Street
Walter White
Jones St
ESSEX
North Hamilton S&st. Hood Bank
Johnson and Hicks
Thomasville
J. N. McCrary
Willowbrook
Chevrolet
Woodrow Ave
Woodrow
Washington &T
W. Green St
Whiteon
Phone
Forrest Ave
W. Farriss Ave
E. Green St
W. W. Snider
Charlie M. Ss
Greyling
W. Wane
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