Suits Against City Rescheduled For May 15 In Greensboro
Two lawsuits aimed at stopping the City of High Point from building a hydroelectric plant on the Yadkin River are set for hearings before Judge H Hoyle Sink in Greensboro on May 18. Progress was slow as motions to strike sections of Duke Power Company's complaint were argued, with W S O B Robinson still rebutting Judge Roy L Deal's motions at adjournment.
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Civitans Open Convention In Twin City Today
Civitans from two states gather in Winston-Salem for the Carolinas District Civitan Clubs convention. A morning business session precedes a luncheon, tobacco factory tour, and an afternoon officer election. The banquet and dance cap the day with Forrest G. Miles of Winston-Salem as banquet speaker.
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High Point Federal Power License dispute reaches hearing
Judge Deal argues if the Federal Power Act is valid it is supreme law and binds all, while Duke and Robinson clash over jurisdiction and the city accepting the license. The case centers on whether the Federal Power Commission acts within rights and if the city may construct the plant under federal authority, with state observers attending and May 15 next hearing date.
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Long Standing Love Ends In Marriage
Washington April 28 A friendship spanning many years led to the marriage of Julien Wood 72 Edenton NC banker and former state highway commissioner and Miss Mary L Anderson 65 of New York after a ceremony at Washington Cathedral They plan to reside in Edenton from June following a New York honeymoon Wood knew Anderson when he was a UNC student She is the granddaughter of Abraham Reacher a Chatham County NC figure who served in Congress as minister to Portugal and was the last appointive territorial governor of New Mexico
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Christian Endeavor Executive Board to Meet Saturday
The Christian Endeavor Society of North Carolina will hold a 3 p.m. Saturday meeting at First Methodist Protestant Church to plan the State Convention set for June 22 to 25 at High Point College. Harry Hirst of Durham will preside, with officers from Gastonia Winston Salem Greensboro Liberty Wadesboro Wilmington Charlotte and High Point expected.
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Greensboro Woman Elected Friends W M U President
Mrs Savilla Johnson of Greensboro was elected president of the Woman's Missionary Union of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends at the 14th annual midyear conference held at Deep River Church. Mrs Lutie Woody of Guilford College was named secretary, with terms beginning August 1.
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Garlic Parsley Tablets Aiding High Blood Pressure
Medical reports claim Garlic Parsley concentrate relaxes arteries and reduces waste buildup in the bowels, helping lower blood pressure. The odorless tablets, ALLIMIN, are sold in 50c and $1.00 sizes at Main Drug Stores, 1055 Main.
Furniture Activity Fails To Maintain Pace In March
March activity shows a contraseasonal drop in new orders of about 6 percent from February. Compared with March 1938 orders rise 20 percent, while the first quarter ends with a 23 percent gain over 1938. Shipments exceed 1938 by 15 percent. unfilled orders drop 15 percent from February. Homebuilding climbs with March residential construction up 50 percent from February and 55 percent from 1938, aiding a 20 percent first-quarter rise over 1937.
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Mrs. Elwyn Gary Speaks on Cancer Control at Lions Club
Mrs. Elwyn Gary of this city spoke at the High Point Lions Club supper meeting on cancer control. She reviewed progress, gave treatment and cure statistics, urged public education and early action, then Vaughn Boone entertained with magic and ventriloquism. Jim Fink led the business session as Glenn Ward and Fay Horton won the attendance prize.
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Two Men Convicted in South Carolina Highway Robbery
Spartanburg S C April 28 Coy Roland a World War veteran of Buncombe County and Joe Lindsey an Inman textile worker were given seven year prison terms after being convicted of highway robbery. They had held up William Thorne 19 of Drayton last March 26 and forced him to drive into North Carolina and exit his car near Saluda.
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Burlington Mills Corp suit continues in Forsyth Court
A legal clash between T H Burkhardt former VP and J Spencer Love president of Burlington Mills Corp proceeds in Forsyth Superior Court. Burkhardt seeks 159000 plus 10000 punitive damages over alleged profit transfers and stock maneuvers involving Burlington Mills entities. Receives bid notice also reports student invitation to a chemistry fraternity at Wake Forest College.
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Guilford County Realty Transfers In and Around High Point
Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous tracts and property exchanges in High Point and adjacent townships. Transfers include parcels on Ottaway Avenue Ward Street and in Sherrod Park with multiple buyers and trustees named.
Seaman Escorts Japan Arrow Through Union Lines
An armed escorted non union seaman sailed the steamship Japan Arrow from Charleston through National Maritime Union picket lines. The vessel bound for Beaumont Texas had been idle since Monday after a crew of 29 walked out.
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