High Point Offered $25,000 Grant for Armory Project
High Point would receive a $25,000 Works Progress Administration grant to build a local national guard armory that could double as a civic auditorium and convention hall. Captain Sam Strickland said Adjutant General J. Van Metts outlined terms requiring land donation of about 110 by 110 feet and at least 22,000 square feet for outdoor use, with title passing to the state before construction. Frank Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce is assisting on the plan.
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High Point
Works Progress
National Guard
Sam Strickland
Strickland
J. van Metts
Raleigh
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
Twin Cantaloupes Displayed by Local Farmer
Sam York showcased twin cantaloupes at The Enterprise today. He grew them on his Davidson County farm and the fruits were perfectly formed.
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The
Enterprise Today
Sam York
Davidson County
Truck Drivers Union Initiation Tonight at Hall
All members of Local Truck Drivers Union No. 198 are asked to attend an initiation ceremony at 127 1 2 North Wrenn Street tonight at 7:80 o'clock. Business matters will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truck Drivers’ Union No. 198
North Wrenn Street
Not Same Williams Denied as Clarence Williams in Court
A Clarence Williams employed at Cecil's Drug Store asked The Enterprise to state he is not the same man arraigned in municipal court yesterday. The report clarifies his identity and separation from the prior defendant.
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Williams Clarence Williams
Cecil
Clarence Williams
Warden Ned Dillon Fishes at Jamestown City Lake
Ned Dillon warden of Lake Brandt Greensboro fished with Frank Parkins at the city lake in Jamestown showing a casual local outing. The report notes their presence and activity during the city day.
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Ned Dillon
Lake Brandt
Greensboro
Mr. Dillon
Frank Parkins
Jamestown
Warden notes two bass weighings in lake contest
William Hull the lake warden observed a Greens boro man catch two bass at Lake Brandt weighing three and a half pounds and three and a quarter pounds. Hull recalls a prize for the biggest fish of each variety and wonders if the man will enter the Greensboro event.
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William Hull
Greensboro Lake
Hull
Brandt
Greensboro
Barber Union Leader to Address City Hall Mass Meeting
John J. Lloyd, seventh vice president of the Journeymen Barbers International, will speak at a mass meeting of master and journeymen barbers at city hall tonight at 7 30. All barbers are urged to attend to hear topics of shared interest.
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John J. Lloyd
Journeymen Barbers International Union
Education official visits Stallings offices in Washington
Dr. Br. A. Winston director of the Department of Education and Information of the Soil Conservation Service Washington D C visited Dr. J H Stallings in the post office building. Winston is returning from vacation in Alabama and will resume duties in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Winston
Department of Education and Information
Soil Conservation Service
Washington, D. C
J. H. Stallings
Winston
Alabama
Washington
Education Department
Corn feed allocations described for livestock
The passage states that from every 100 bushels of corn produced in the country 42 bushels feed hogs 18 feed cattle and 14 feed horses with the remainder used for other purposes.
Piedmont Safety Council Meets Friday At Sheraton
About 400 regional industry representatives are expected at 8 p m Friday for a Central Piedmont Carolina Safety Council meeting at the Sheraton hotel. The program centers on open forum discussions of industrial operation problems with speakers E L Cannon of Carolina Light and Power and Tomlinson and Kirkman. M W Heiss presides. refreshments will be served.
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Sheraton
Central Piedmont Carolina Safety Council
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
T. A. Wilson
North Carolina Industrial Commission
E. L. Cannon
Henderson
Carolina Light and Power Company
Dc. F. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
High Point
O. A. Kirkman
Thamesville
Denton
M. W. Heiss
Proximity Manufacturing Company
Greensboro
Thomasville Baptist Welcomes New Pastor Dr W K McGee
Dr W K McGee arrives from Burlington to lead First Baptist Church Thomasville. He will preach his first sermon Sunday after being pounded by parishioners tomorrow night in a welcome event.
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Thomasville
W. K. McGee
First Baptist Church
Global print run for science journals nears thirty six thousand
The article notes an estimated total of about 36,000 science journals currently being printed worldwide. It highlights the scale of scientific publishing and the broad reach of academic periodicals across nations.
Friends and Foes in a New York Step of Tales
An amused narrator recounts a flamboyant trip to New York from High Point, detailing misadventures, courteous strangers, and quirky observations. Highlights include broadway gutters, a hotel meal spree, a pump loan, and a bar anecdote about a Barfield drink.
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Williams Street
High Point
Cbartender
Barfield
Revenue at City Lake Swimming Pool Receipts Soar
The city lake swimming pool opened June 28 and drew 28 739 visitors through Sunday. Revenue reached about 7 500 dollars with 7 160 45 from adult admissions and 247 from children during the first days. The peak day was August 4 with 1 749 bathers.
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W. F. Bailey
Bailey
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Paschal Shoe Repair CO
North Main
Dial
Snow Lumber CO
Fishy Business
Journeymen
DR. Winston Visitor
Hedgecock Lumber CO
High Point, N. C
Piedmont Safety Council
Waren
Esso
Bes
Tyre
Essolene
Essolube
Ash
City Lombardo
Royal Canadians
Umbia Network
Deuce
New York
John
Jean
Ned McEachern
Ned
Broadway
Jersey
Frank Barfield
Brunson
Tobacco Road
Irving Place
West 16Th Street
116Th Street
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Billie Bross
Ninth Avenue
Broei
Richard Hartley
Frankly
South Carolina
Hill and Dale
Blank Blank Country Club
City Lake
Repiton Lodge NO
N. Main St
Harding
Desoto
Plymouth
Ford
Liberal
N. Main Street
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