Conference to spotlight Negro youth in Winston-Salem
Principal speakers at two general assemblies include Dr. Thomas Kilgore of Friendship Baptist Winston-Salem and faculty at Winston-Salem Negro High School. The program features choral music, discussions on teen-age problems, and workshops on life goals led by educators from Bennett, High Point, A and T Greensboro, and local leaders. Delegations from several cities attend as the conference addresses youth welfare and vocation choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kilpastor
Friendship Bapt Church
Winston-Salem
inston-Salem Negro High School
Illiam Penn Choral Group
C. E. Yoke
G. L. Johnson
Teachers College
Winstonlem
Flemmie Kittrell
Dean Bennett College
Greensboro
Hool
Kilgore
Robert S Williams
William Penn
Salisbury
inston-Salem
Reidsville
Jonesboro
Evelyn Love
Bennett Col
P. E. Lindley
Igh Point College
Laura Kellam
Egro
J. W. Maxwell
Winn Salem
C. E. Yokely
Igh Point
E Negor
Ewlyn Wise
A.and College
O. H. Young
J. A. Tarpley
Dudley High School
Greensro
Iss Glennie James
Dudleyigh
Ophelia Corbitt
Ead
Burrus Menital Hospital
H. H. LeMon
Bunn W. Hackney
Uwharrieouncil
Pellagra Clinic Treats Wide Range Of Patients In South
The High Point Pellagra Clinic reports its first year results with 109 patients needing treatment. Women outnumber men two to one, ages range from 2 to 79. The clinic aids screening, saving social service costs by confirming non pellagra cases. Examinations this month found 13 non pellagrins and seven new patients began treatment.
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Red Cross
Taylor
High Point
Herring
Grapes Gathered in Bulgaria Weighed 715000 Tons
Bulgarian grape harvest last year yielded 715 thousand tons. Officials reported record volume across vineyards, with regional production varying by year. Farmers cited favorable weather and strong demand driving prices up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
London Floods with New Poetry Boom
London embraces a surge of poetry with readings and residencies across venues. Poets from diverse backgrounds gather attention as publishers and festivals spotlight the vibrant, growing scene.
Cuba to Launch Birth Control Drive
Cuba announces a government birth control drive aiming to reduce population growth. Officials emphasize public health education and access to contraception across urban and rural areas. The plan signals a broader social policy shift within the island nation.
Local Repairs and Additions in Area Properties
Building work at multiple addresses includes repairs painting and re roofs. Notable items include 1421 English Street 150 dollars 1826 Brame Street 482 dollars 1222 North Main Street 275 dollars 609 Richardson Street 250 dollars 125 North Main Street 300 dollars 704 Barbee Street 200 dollars and 1313 Furlough Street 100 dollars plus a new ironclad machine shop on Courtesy Road costing 1000 dollars.
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English Street
David H. Blair
Brame Street
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Main Street
Fred Rice
Richardson Street
S. B. Wilson
West Green Street
M. P. Vail
Furlough
Carolina Veneer Company
Campaign in High Point Nears Completion With Alumnae Teams
The campaign organization led by Mrs. M. J. Wrenn and others expands with a 20 member gift committee soliciting higher bracket subscriptions. A first informal report is set for Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel.
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J. T. Burrus
Chas
F. Carroll
C. F. Finch
E. T. Harrison
H. F. Hunsucker
Jos
A. Johnson
G. H. Kearns
O. E. Kearns
O. A. Kirkman
W. A. Lambeth
W. McCrary
W. B. McEwen
J. E. Millis
Sheraton Hotel
Edgar Snider
William D. Lewis
High Point
Local committees form in Thom asville and Greensboro
In Thom asville Congressman J Walter Lambeth calls a 12 member committee to meet at his home on Tuesday night April 30. In Greensboro O F Stafford accepts chairmanship of a small committee to solicit gifts for the college.
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Thomasville
J. Walter Lambeth
Greensboro
O. F. Stafford
The Baby Edition Controversy in High Point
The writer jokes about babies and High Point census impact from the baby edition with all pictures at the engraver’s, noting the entry list is closed. He muses on costs and parental reactions, admitting uncertainty after a decade of pondering the dilemma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorn
High Point
Penn Relays Relay Records Highlight Fast One Mile Times
In the Penn Relays Wesley Wallace led a Seton Hall freshman relay quartet to 3:18.9 for the one mile frosh relay beating Penn’s 3:19.2 record from 1930. A Seton Hall frosh group and a Bishop Loughlin high school team tied existing marks, while Penn and Maryland previously traded records for the class B college relay at 3:18.2 and 3:19.3 respectively.
On the Spot Either Way Man Withdraws Warrant
A Greenville man signed a warrant against a tenant for breach of the peace after the tenant allegedly threatened to kill him. The complainant then rushed to withdraw the warrant, saying the man vowed to kill him if he did not.
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Greenville
S. C
Louis E. Smith
Candidate Runs on Tax Cuts Liquor Freedom Platform
Raleigh April 27 candidate for the house from an eastern county promotes anonymity and three cardinal principles low taxes free liquor and no hell as his campaign platform appealing to broad voter appeal and described as the winning platform in local circles
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Raleigh
Roosevelt and Republican Leanings Shape North Carolina Politics
The piece notes a rural cooperative director accused of denying service, a REA official exposing letters to prove otherwise, and a Republican farmer insult. It also mentions L Lee Gravely considering broadcasting the Democratic state convention, Roosevelt sentiment in the state, and candidates wary of big business backlash. Tom Cooper faces sharp docked attacks while Tom Bost quotes Paul.
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Dudley Bagley
REA
Raleigh
Bagley
L. Lee Gravely
Lee
Rocky Mount
Roosevelt
Gravely
Cuba Faces Malaria Epidemic Battle at Santa Cruz del Sur
Cuba fights a malaria epidemic at Santa Cruz del Sur with health measures while Madagascar bans skimmed milk imports to curb trade risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Santa Cruz del Sur
Local Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in High Point
Mr. and Mrs. L. Cicero Lomax mark fifty years of marriage today. They reside at 1684 English Street and wed in Denton on April 27, 1890. He is 80, she 65, with five daughters and three grandchildren, a deceased son, and roots in Southmont and High Point churches. They plan a quiet family celebration at home.
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L. Cicero Lomax
English Street
Memorial honors founders of Women’s Memorial AME Church
Two key figures Mrs M M Gerran and J C Crawford were feted at a banquet at William Penn High School Cafeteria by the Six Club. Dr H B Barkly spoke on AME history including Richard Allen’s withdrawal to found the first church. The program featured multiple talks, solos, poems, and remarks, with Beacon Light Choral Club providing music. A follow-up event at William Penn High School will host social standards conferences for students with experts across vocations and personal counseling, including Dr Flemmie Kittrell and J A Tarply.
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Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church
M. M. Gerran
J. C. Crawford
William Penn High School
Six - Club
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard Allen
St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
H. B. Barkly
St. James A. M. E. Church
Winston-Salem
E. L. Kirby
O. T. Griffin
O. E. Davis
Maybelle Nixon
A. M. Jones
Beacon Light Choral Club
Nona Dockery
Thomas B. Smith
Flemmie Kittrell
Bennett College For Women
J. A. Tarply
Greensboro
Harry K. Parker
Windsor Community Center
George Johnson
Teachers College
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
Nancy K. Poston
R. G. Mason
C. E. Yokely
Social Standards Conference Tuesday in North Carolina
A North Carolina event titled Social Standards Conference is planned for Tuesday. Organizers promote community dialogue on social norms and behavior. Local leaders and residents are invited to participate and share perspectives.
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Social Standards Conference
North Caro
Local Girl Velma Perry Designs Draperies Win Patent Interest
Velma Perry, daughter of Mrs. Mattie E. Perry of 806 Leonard Street, showed five original drapery designs Saturday afternoon. Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown of Palmer Memorial Institute approved three designs for patent, including a Japanese motif and two modern floral motifs. Perry, Palmer Memorial and Rockcastle Virginia trained, won a $20 prize at age 13 in a national design contest and plans to study at Howard University this fall.
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Velma Perry
Mattie E. Perry
Leonard Street
Charlotte Hawkins Brown
Palmer Memorial Institute
Miss Perry
Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Emmanuel Baptist Church lists services including Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 afternoon service at 3 with Rev J B Mason, prayer service at 6 and evening at 7 30. Public invited to attend. May Day events also announced.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
J. B. Mason
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Mrs. Gibson Announces Carter Wedding in Danville Va
Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Gibson announces the marriage of her daughter Lady to Henry Talmadge Carter on Friday April 26 1940 at Danville Virginia. Carter is co owner of the United Cab Company and the couple reside with his parents at 1502 West Street.
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Mattie Elizabeth Gibson
Lady
Henry Talmadge Carter
Danville
Mr. Carter
The
United Cab Company
Mrs. Carter
West Street
Miss Mildred Carter Improves After Minor Surgery
Friends report Miss Mildred Juliette Carter is improving following a minor operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Thomas Addison has returned to Columbus Ohio after visiting his ill mother Mrs. Rebecca Addison. Mr and Mrs James Simpson hosted dinner guests including Mrs T W Hunt and son Howard Roddy plus several relatives.
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Mildred Juliette Carter
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Thomas Addison
Columbus
Ohio
Rebecca Addison
James Simpson
1201
Day Street
T. W. Hunt
Howard W. Roddy
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. R. Robbins
Anna Saunders
Ora K. Martin
Mary H. Blackburn
Ladies Auxiliary Debate Yields Affirmative Victory
The Ladies Auxiliary of John McClain Post 196 American Legion held a debate at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday. The affirmative, led by J. F. Baldwin and Rev. James, defeated the negative team of H. L. and M. C. White.
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Ladies Auxiliary
John McClain
American Legion
Calvary Baptist Church
J. F. Baldwin
Rev. James
H. L
M. C. White
Two Boys Trigger Freight Train Switch Damaging Denver Line
Two six year old boys in Grande Junction Colorado threw a switch under a moving freight train causing about 1000 dollars in damage and delaying the Denver and Rio Grande Western Flying Ute for five hours last night.
Polar bears adapt to sea ice life shown by enduring cold
Unlike fresh water, sea water becomes heavier as it cools until freezing. Polar bears are land animals, yet many spend life on sea ice, seldom touching ground.
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Modern Dance Unit
Winston-Salem Teachers College
M. B. Davis
New York
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