Pageant of Progress to Highlight High Point Week
High Point prepares for a six night Pageant of Progress at the new college stadium beginning September 6. Over 1,400 locals rehearse while 350 manage tickets and publicity for the Miss High Point contest and related activities. The event promises extra seating as thousands anticipate a dramatic production on North Carolina’s largest stage. Balloons featuring helium from Cleveland will figure in the spectacle.
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High Point
Flera
A. &. Tate
High Point College Stadium
Pageant of Progress
Bob Bancroft
North Carolina
Germany
Cleveland
Trving Lakes
Pageant of Progress Bumper Cards Roll Out in High Point
Balloons fill the air as M. L. Patrick and the Uwharrie Council mobilize Boy Scout display distributors to place Pageant of Progress cards in High Point retail spots. Car bumper ecards offered via Pageant headquarters at 160 South Main Street to spread the message during the week.
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Uwharrie Council
M. L. Patrick
High Point
South Main Street
Sailing thru South Carolina with a state patrolman tailing
A narrator recalls driving with Baren Andrews in South Carolina where a state highway patrolman stopped them for speeding. They paid six dollars after the officer claimed 70 to 80 mph, despite asserting 60 or 65 would have been acceptable. The piece mixes humor with reflections on roads, bonds, and avoiding magistrates.
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South Carolina
Baren Andrews
Buren
Palmetto State
Lancaster
Charlotte
Everhart Family Reunion Planned for August 28
Thomasville August 20 The annual Everhart reunion will be held Sunday August 28 at Old Pilgrim Reformed church in Davidson County with several hundred family members expected. The morning program starts at 11 o clock with Rev J D Andrews speaking at 1145 followed by a picnic dinner at 1230. The afternoon will feature short talks and special music.
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The
Enterprise
Thomasville
Everhart
Old Pilgrim Reformed
Davidson County
J. D. Andrews
Method noted in ticket details sparks debate
The speaker cites a method behind the ticket information and questions its use. He mentions a patroller’s role and suggests the procedure was not properly followed. The remark implies concern about accuracy and due process in the handling of the ticket.
Burris Reports First Glimpse of 1939 Chrysler Line
Jack Burris of Gate City Motor says Asheville previewed Chrysler's 1939 lineup with a single gear and oil pressure clutch. He notes hill climbing power and matched upholstery. He predicts delivery around September and announces Plymouth display on August 31 at Gate City Motor.
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Jack Burris
Gate City Motor Company
Asheville
Chrysler
Burris
Petroleum product sales in first half of 1938 rise noted
Manufacturers reported petroleum product sales for the first half of 1938 totaling 5.6 percent higher in the initial six months.
Special Services at Friendship Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist Church schedules all day services with Rev. S. M. Frazier preaching in the morning The Mt Olive String Band and Heavenly Gospel Singers perform at 3 pm The Royal King leads the night service
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M. Frazier
Mt. Olive String Band
Heavenly Gospel Singers
Annual Orange Festival on Herleys lawns set for Thursday
The annual Orange Festival will be held Thursday night on Herleys lawns with three prizes to be awarded. The Buds of Promise met Tuesday evening at the home of the Phifer children. Refreshments were served to the Buds and their supervisor Mrs J F Dunn.
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Herley
Buds of Promise
Phifer
Buds
J. F. Dunn
Church program features Rev J E Melton and Mrs Melton leads
The church held a successful program last Sunday with women led by the pastor Rev J E Melton and men by Mrs Melton. Tonight at 8 o clock Mrs Melton directs a literary program with reading and quartet selections by the men. The morning service will be conducted by the men of the church.
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J. E. Melton
Rev Arthur Marsh to lead Arkansas church services day
Rev Arthur Marsh the district superintendent in Arkansas will deliver both the morning and evening services. Rev Marshall is a native of High Point and is visiting on vacation.
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Arthur Marshall
Arkansas
Marshall
High Point
Tea honors Miss Anderson at Knoxville gathering
Mrs. B. S. Whitted hosted a meet and greet tea in Knoxville Tennessee on Thursday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m The event featured dainty sandwiches salted nuts and tea served to a large number of guests who called during the afternoon
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8. S. Whitted
A. B. Anderson
Knoxville
Tenn
William Penn High School Registration Schedule
All students planning to attend William Penn High School must register this week. Eighth graders register Tuesday at 10, ninth graders Wednesday at 10, tenth graders Wednesday at 11, and eleventh graders Thursday at 10. Bring fountain pens and ensure records are checked at registration.
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William Penn High School
High Point Residents Attend Lyceum Event at A. & T. College
Mrs Louise Quaterbaum of New York City and her mother Mrs Ella Jones of 709 Hilltop Street are visiting High Point. Mrs Sarah Cochran of 700 Leonard Street and Mrs Ida M White of 708 Leonard Street plan a Concord trip to visit relatives for a few days. Many High Pointers attended the closing Lyceum program at Greensboro's A. & T. College on Friday August 19 featuring Etta Moten. Attendees include Mrs S S Whitted and son Charles Whitted, Miss A B Anderson of Knoxville, M F Adams, C B Reid, BE Bald win, C T Whitten, L M Le Grande, Prof Mitchell, Dr Lloyd Miller, A M Greenwood and O T Morgan, L M Donaldson of Fayetteville Tenn and Mrs Mattie Donaldson of Philadelphia, all week-end guests of Prof and Mrs S S Whitted. Dr Donaldson, a Whitted foster son, was enroute home from the medicine.
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Louise Quaterbaum
New York City
High Point
Ella Jones
Hilltop Street
Sarah Cochran
Leonard Street
Ida M White
Concord
A. & T. College of Greensboro
Etta Moten
8. S. Whitted
Charles Whitted
A. B. Anderson
Knoxville
Tenn
M. F. Adams
C. B. Reid
BE. V. Baldwin
C. T. Whitten
L M. le Grande
Prof. Mitchell
Lloyd Miller
A. M. Greenwood
Oo O. T. Morgan
Clergy Move Westward Trips After Hampton Meeting
Rev E L Kirby pastor Mt Vernon Baptist leaves Hamp ton for Wadesboro to visit parents and relatives before joining family for a Statesville trip and Rowan Baptist association. David L Peeler and daughters from Pittsburgh pause in High Point to visit sister Cleo Williamson before continuing to Shelby, with Christine Ewings visiting Charlotte parents.
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Cal Association
Hampton
E. L. Kirby
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Wadesboro
Eugene Kirby
Kirby
Statesville
Laura Kernathy
Rowan Baptist
Pittsburgh
Christine Ewings
Trinity
Charlotte
Tea on the lawn at Mrs Alma Rouse
A garden tea is scheduled at the residence of Mrs Alma Rouse 632 East High Street this afternoon from five until seven o clock.
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Alma Rouse
East High Street
Pageant of Progress Commission Calls City Choirs
The Pageant of Progress Commission invites all city choirs to meet in the auditorium of the First Baptist Church this afternoon at four o clock.
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Pageant Progress Commission
Pageant of Progress Commission
First Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Gail Carter Visit Ewing Family In City
Greensboro couple Mr and Mrs Gail Carter visit Mrs Carters parents Mr and Mrs W M Ewing of this city. C H Christian and niece Miss Margaret Ewing of Portsmouth Va travel to visit Christian's sister Mrs W M Ewing. Miss Ewing returns to Portsmouth August 28. The Negro school boy patrol heads to Camp Hi Day near Southmont for a seven day program under O E Davis with lessons in camp craft cooking nature study citizenship and recreation.
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Gail Carter
Greensboro
Patrimen
O. E. Davis
Yadkin River
Parents and visitors to arrive Sunday
Parents and visitors are scheduled to come on Sunday. The notice highlights planned attendance and the expected timing for arrival at the event location.
Swing Club Hosts Awly Picnic at the Park
The Swing Time club in Winston-Salem hosted an awly picnic Thursday afternoon at the park. After supper, members held an informal dance for attendees.
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T Park
Winston-Salem
Evangelistic Services Planned at Asheboro
Asheboro residents will host evangelistic services beginning Sunday August 28 at 11 am and 8 pm, with Rev. Cross of Greensboro and soloist Victor Murchison of Liberty. Rev H A Park assists. Cross, a former Asheboro member, returns for a week of daily meetings at 7 45 pm.
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Asheboro
Passenger totals rise in mid 1938 aviation figures
The July 1938 passenger count reached 19 percent higher than July 1937 and recorded a 32 percent increase over the average monthly revenue passengers in the first six months of 1938.
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George B. Craven
Friendship Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
William Penn Registration
West Brond Street
Kirk Repousse
Swing Club News
Golden Guernsey
Clover Brand Dairies
Bace OZ
China
Spode
Holmnthal
Kirk
Levtinson
Aeairola
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