Boyhood Ambitions As They Planned Out
High Point business leaders recall early dreams as boys. They pursued railroading, policing, acrobat work, law, medicine, and writing, with many later diverging from those aims. A handful achieved their first ambitions while most wandered toward different careers amid disillusionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Casey
Southern Furniture Market
Mr. Casey
Wilkes County
Wilkes
Silas
James W. Poole
Security National Bank
M. A. Temple
Western Union
A. H. Holton
Gaston A. Johnson
H. Norwood Bowne
Pat Brown
High Point
Ed Johnson
Sechrest
E. K. Ingram
Mose Nally
Mose Nale
Joe Hoffman
K. K. Young
Elwood
North Carolina Dealers Targeted in Auto Code Injunction
A federal injunction blocks Northam Motor Co of Lillington for violations of the motor vehicle retail trade code. NRA and state code authority officials say the case marks the start of broader enforcement with two NRA lawyers aiding district attorneys in pursuing noncompliant dealers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Motor Company
Lillington
Elizabeth City
I. M. Meekins
United States Court of the Eastern District of
North Carolina
Jack Burris
Board of the
Motor Retail Code Authority
National Compliance Council of
NRA
Washington
Northam Company
Hunt
National Compliance Council
J. O. Carr
Wilmington
United States
NRA Litigation Division
Code Authority
State Code Authority
Fire damae hits Barrett coal by products plant
A spectacular blaze in Birmingham Alabama was brought under control after an hour of firefighting. Eleven workers suffered minor acid burns and the fire caused 75 000 to 100 000 dollars in damage to the Barrett company coal by products plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Barrett Company
How to Relieve Headaches In Three Minutes
An article touts "B" and "B.C." as quick headache remedies. A pharmacist created "B. C." with multiple ingredients to relieve headaches in minutes and ease muscular aches, colds, fever, and nervous distress without opioids. Available in 10c and 25c packages at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
B.C
Are You Better Off Now Than You Were a Year Ago
Washington readers answer Roosevelt question in a city poll. The table shows yes and no tallies for Yes better off, debts, bank security, working conditions, and personal liberty with grand totals from Washington Springfield and Utica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington Daily News
Washington
Springfield
Utica
N. Y
Major Craven Addresses Kiwanis on Bonds and Public Finances
Major Bruce Craven of Trinity told the Kiwanis club the public lacks understanding of bonds and finances. He warned refinancing schemes must reflect current property values, criticized street judgments to please bondholders, and urged using water and light department profits to fund salaries. He noted emergency credit maneuvers may be unnecessary. The next meeting includes a playground baseball game with an American Business club team. visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Craven
Trinity
Kiwanis Club
Craven
High Point
New York
Water and Light Department
Bolling’s Farm
D. D. Edmunds
Winston-Salem
R. A. McPheeters
C Clark
R. W .Riggins
Government to curb food price spikes after drought
Washington reports plans to blunt wildcat speculation and corners in food by using the AAA to buy surpluses for future use. Foods bought could be distributed to the needy sold through commerce or shipped to drought areas, with a study to map supplies and set distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
Victor A. Crigau
Reopening of Penney's Store Draws Large Crowd
A grand reopening of J C Penney in the Millis Building at 123 125 South Main drew hundreds. Mayor Grayson pressed the key at nine am and the store will stay open until nine tonight and Saturday. District manager E G Ruffner and Mrs Ruffner attended. The enlarged building, once erected by J Henry Millis, is now owned by his children H A Millis J Ed Millis and Mrs W J Armfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
Millis
South Main Street
C. 8. Grayson
R. W. Riggins
H. A. Millis
J. Ed Millis
W. J. Armfield
Asheboro
Russell Brothers' Circus Plans City Shows This August
Posters announce a three ring Russell Brothers' circus visiting High Point on August 15 with matinee and evening performances and a Greensboro engagement on August 21. Arrangements were completed for the appearance. The program features a hippo drome track and a free-to-visit menagerie. The overland circus promises new thrills and exclusive acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brothers’ Circus
High Point
Greensboro
Russell Brothers
Hiatt Named Temporary Receiver for High Pointer and High Point Press
J W Hiatt as assistant to John D Biggs in liquidation of Commercial National Bank was named temporary receiver for the High Pointer and the High Point Press Inc in a Superior court action started by Biggs as receiver for the bank. The claim alleges obligations of the two firms from endorsements of W A Davis and C A York totaling 4870 and interest from April 15 1933. The receiver was appointed by Judge Felix Alley in a suit against J O Barrett individually and trading as the High Pointer and the High Point Press Incorporated. The paper will continue publication with R V Sowers in charge as announced today by the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hiatt
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank
High Pointer
High Point Press, Inc
Superior Court
Mr. Biggs
W. A. Davis
C. A. York
Felix Alley
J. O. Barrett
The
High Point Press, Incorporated
R. V. Sowers
Robert Owen Laid To His Last Rest In Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral services for World War veteran Robert Owen were held at 3 p.m. yesterday at his brother Arthur Owens’ home 1300 Bradshaw Street, with Rev. O F Barnes officiating. Pallbearers were local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members. Flowers were arranged by local residents. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Owen
Arthur Owen
Bradshaw Street
O. F. Barnes
North Park Baptist Church
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Flowers
Mattie Davis
Hattie Beard
Lena Pierce
Irene Brown
Mesdames F. C. Star
North Carolina to Open Beef Canneries for Relief
George Ross of the rural rehabilitation unit says NC will establish canneries in Asheville Hendersonville Greensboro and Raleigh to process relief beef for families in NC and other states. Locations must have slaughtering cold storage and 4500 square feet concrete floor space with utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
North Carolina
Washington
O'Berry
FERA
Rural Rehabilitation Division
Farmers Federation of
Asheville
James G. K. McClure
Tennessee Valley Associated Cooperatives
TVA
Hendersonville
Farmers Federation
TVAC
Murphy
Waynesville
Banner Elk
Farmers Federation of the
Fera Thia Washington
Dr F G Woodruff Moves Offices to New Quarters
Dr F G Woodruff announces relocation from 418 North Main Street to 516 North Main Street in the Reitzel building. The move updates the public on his practice location and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Woodruff
North Main Street
Reitzel
Shorts Head East for Carolina Beach Vacation
Mr and Mrs T R Short and family left today for Carolina Beach to spend a week on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Short
Carolina Beach
Names Omitted From High Points Ten Most Interesting
An error caused two names to be left out of the published list of High Point s Ten Most Interesting Persons. The corrected roster should include Charles L. Amos William F. Bailey Dr. John T. Burrus Clark Dr. James G. Grome R. O. Lindsay Logan Porter Sr Frank F. Sizemore and Dr. W A Lambeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Charles L. Amos
William F. Bailey
John T. Burrus
Clark
James G. Grome
R. 0. Lindsay
F. Logan Porter, Sr
of Porter Mirror Company
D. Saunders
Southern Bastrony
Frank 4. Sizemore
The
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Lambeth
Baby Take a Bow Held Over by Local Theater
The Paramount theater extends the Shirley Temple film Baby Take a Bow through Saturday due to popular demand. Manager Hugh Smart notes hundreds have attended and many request a longer run. the cast features Temple with James Dunn and Claire Trevor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
Hugh Smart
Shirley Temple
James Dunn
Claire Trevor
Main St Railroad Crossing Under Repair By Workers
The Main Street railroad crossing is under repair by workers from the Southern Railway company. Crews removed the old crumpled pavement yesterday and are laying new paving today to level the street with the tracks and remove jolting bumps for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Southern Railway Company
Dr Crowell Addresses Friends Church Brotherhood Class
Dr George H Crowell of Trinity spoke to the Brotherhood Class of the Friends church at an outdoor meeting last night at the Lindsay Croker home on the Winston Salem road. He urged love as the foundation of brotherhood and said love would solve trouble and bring peace prosperity and righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Crowell
Trinity
Brotherhood
Friends Church
Lindsay Croker
Winston Salem Road
Crowell
Erosion Control Talk Highlights Piedmont Soil Loss
Dr J H Stall regional director of the River soil erosion project spoke at the Farm and Home Week program in Raleigh warning that land impoverishment from rainwash is a larger problem than earlier economic woes. He cited 829,246 acres of idle Piedmont land across 55 counties and urged intensified erosion control methods and education to halt topsoil destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
J. H. Stall
Dr. Stalling
Ilinois
Achusetts
Conneticut
Piedmont
North Olina
Drings
Randolph
Davidson
Mont
Stalling
The
Soil Service
Willie Wyatt Rites This Saturday
Funeral services for Willie Wyatt who died in Mattoon Illinois Tuesday morning will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at Yow's Funeral Home chapel. Rev C N Royal pastor of Green Street Baptist church will officiate. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wyatt
Mattoon
Chapel of Yow
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Gold
Paul
Tom Turner
Jimmie Poole
Jack Appleyard
Southern
Hamlet
Thomas J. Gold
Gold
Thomas Edison
Alf Heels
City Shoe Shop
OF Thrift
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Ass’n
S. Main St
A. W. Clinard
B. F. Johnson
Onal
Meekins
Ady
Major Craven
Trinity Man
Penney’s
Ros
Dr. Crowell
Friends Church Brotherhood
Central Ice Delivery Co
IAA
Shashines
Sheraton
ESSO
R. A. Teague
N. Wrenn St
Cn Line
Atlas
National Biscuit Company
Niagara Palls
N. B. C. Uneeda
Uneeda Bakers
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