Kirkman Will Filed for Probate in High Point
The will of O Arthur Kirkman a prominent High Point businessman killed in an auto accident near Wilson is filed for probate in Greensboro. Widow Lula B Kirkman and son O A Kirkman Jr named executors with Lula receiving the homeplace at North Oak and West High streets and the couple and son receiving the residue of real and personal estate. The document dated April 7 1927 was witnessed by W C Idol and Shubal C Kirkman and no appraisal has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Wilson
M. W. Gant
Superior Court
Greensboro
Lula B. Kirkman
North Oak
West High Streets
O. A. Kirkman, Jr
W. C. Idol
Shubal C. Kirkman
Man Sentenced to Roads For Selling Whisky
Paralytic T. M. Blakely told Judge Teague he could not work and had sold whisky about a month to meet bare life costs. Evidence showed two boys under 12 helped deliver and were paid 10 cents per pint. Blakely was sentenced to eight months on county roads but may remain in jail due to incapacity. The boys testified Blakely sold and paid them for deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Blakely
Blakely
Teague
Re-elected Sheriff J C Greer in Union County
J C Greer was re-elected sheriff of Union county at Union C Tuesday of this week. He is a former High Point resident with many friends and relatives in the city where the news was welcomed with interest and pleasure.
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J. C. Greer
Union County
Union
Greer
High Point
Lions Club Holds Enjoyable Meet at Sheraton Hotel
The High Point Lions club met last night at the Sheraton hotel with about 25 members. President J W Woollen presided. Don Nichols of the American theater showed a movie news reel with help from Wallace Bunn. New member Phil Kester of Rose Furniture was welcomed. guests included Dr Millahan from Gui ford county sanitarium Blake Thompson and Reitzel Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lions Club
Sheraton Hotel
J. W. Woollen
Don Nichols
American Theater
Wallace Bunn
Phil Kester
Rose Furniture Company
Dr. Millahan
Guiford County
J Elwood Cox Back From Atlantic City
J Elwood Cox president of the Commercial National Bank is back in his office after a three week vacation with Mrs Cox in Atlantic City New Jersey They returned home late last night
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Elwood Cox
The
Commercial National Bank
Cafeteria to reopen Monday after repairs and expansion
The Friendly Cafeteria, closed for two months for repairs, will reopen at noon Monday. The dining room has gained 60 feet of space, a tiled floor, new walls, and a raised ceiling. J C and C B Webber, owners, say the restaurant ranks among the chain's most modern.
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J.C
C. B. Webber
Magazine Editor Visitor In City
William Joseph Showalter of Washington, assistant editor of the National Geographic Magazine, visited the city today and called at the chamber of commerce and other places of interest.
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William Joseph Showalter
Washington
National Geographic Magazine
City
Chamber of Commerce
City Manager Knox Goes on Vacation at Doctor’s Request
City Manager K. M. Knox, ill for a week, left High Point this morning as his physician Dr. H. B. Hiatt urged a rest. Knox said the police investigation report would not be submitted until his return, as it was reopened to question additional witnesses after initial completion.
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K. M. Knox
High Point
H. B. Hiatt
Knox
Dr. Hiatt
Sam Hedrick Dies After Wagon Car Crash in High Point
Sam Hedrick 41 of High Point route five died at High Point hospital from a fractured skull after a wagon was struck by a car on the Thomasville road last Monday morning. The car driven by Mrs E T Rimmer reportedly swerved when a bee sting caused her to lose control near the Guilford county line. He leaves a wife Miss Zilda Lane, a son Roy and four daughters, plus multiple siblings and step-siblings. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Hilliard Memorial Baptist church with burial in Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hedrick
High Point
Route Five
Thomasville
Mra
E. T. Rimmer
Guilford County
Mr. Hedrick
Zilda Lane
Roy Hedrick
Gladys
Thelma
Jirleen
Colleen
Paul Hedrick
Roanoke
Frank Hedrick
Winston-Salem
Henry Moseley
Richard Moseley
Emmett
James Hedrick
C. H. Designer
Reese Williams
Asheboro
J. N. Ayres
Salisbury
Wilson Ensley
James Womble
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. E. Oates
Hilliard Memorial Church
Lebanon Cemetery
North Wilkesboro to host 20th NC Forestry Association Meet
F. J. Sizemore of High Point chamber was invited by H. C. Landon of North Wilkesboro to attend the North Carolina Forestry Association annual convention to be held September 9 to 11. The invitation urges chambers to delegate their secretaries and highlights forests as North Carolina’s key resource.
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F. J. Sizemore
High Point
North Carolina
Collins Being Returned To South Carolina Today
Collins, posing as part of Collins, Collins and Collins, was returning to Columbia with two officers. He used a Sheraton hotel stay to recruit stenographers for a non existent firm claiming to take over the Mendenhall business. Police note past arrests and a recent two year prison term.
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Collins
South Carolina
Collins, Collins and
Mendenhall
Sheraton Hotel
Collins, Collins and Collins
Local man chosen head of N C State Alumni in county
Bert Hodgin a savings teller at Commercial National Bank Greensboro was elected president of Guilford county chapter of the North Carolina State College Alumni Association at the annual dinner meeting in the King Cotton Hotel banquet ballroom. Leslie Andrews and Bill Sullivan were elected secretary treasurer and vice president respectively. more than 60 alumni attended.
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Bert Hodgin
Commercial National Bank
Guilford County
North Carolina State College Alumni Association
King Cotton Hotel
Greensboro
Leslie Andrews
High Point
Bill Sullivan
John van Liew
Charles Ketchum
Chamber of Commerce At
Dr. Sermon
Chick Doak
State
Shorty Lawrence
John Lepp
Wolfpack
Davidson
van Liew
Young Lawyer Introduced Here in Weaverville
Thomas W. Sprinkle of Weaverville, a Duke and University of North Carolina graduate, was introduced to the local court today. He has chosen the city as his home and will begin practicing law in the community, introduced by Charles McAnally.
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Thomas W. Sprinkle
Weaverville
Sprinkle
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Charles McAnally
Death Notice for J G Goldston of Goldston NC
News of the death of J G Goldston of Goldston North Carolina was received this morning by relatives. He died early today and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Goldston. He is survived by six children four of whom live in High Point: Lucille Goldston Mrs A D Klemme Stewart and Grady Goldston. The other two children Ina Goldston and Joseph Goldston reside in Goldston.
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J. G. Goldston
Goldston
N. C
High Point
Lucille Goldston
A. D. Klemme
Stewart
Grady Goldston
Ina Goldston
Joseph Goldston
Boys Fined For Tar and Paint Assault in Court
Jack Kidd and Reid Evans were fined by Judge Lewis E Teague for assaulting Thurman Burgess. The court cleared the room of women and minors before evidence. Kidd paid 25 dollars plus costs, Evans 40 dollars plus costs.
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Jack Kidd
Reid Evans
Lewis E. Teague
Thurman Burgess
Teague
Burress
Kidd
Evans
Mrs Goodson Reports Better After Car Wreck
Mrs D W Goodson of Salisbury, injured when a car overturned on West Lexington Avenue at Highway 10, was reported resting well today at Guilford General Hospital. She passed a very bad night after the crash.
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D. W. Goodson
Salisbury
West Lexington Avenue
Highway No. 10
Guilford General Hospital
Holland Boy Able To Be Out Again
H. C. Holland of Woodrow Avenue, one of two High Point youths hurt in an automobile crash on Prospect Road Tuesday night, was discharged from Guilford General Hospital after a brief readmission Wednesday due to unforeseen complications. He is reported to have greatly improved.
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H. C. Holland
Woodrow Avenue
High Point
Prospect Road
Guilford General Hospital
Law Office Opens in Building on North Main Street
Thomas W. Sprinkle opens a general practice law office at 118 1 2 North Main Street in the former Askins store building. A Duke and UNC Law School graduate, he was licensed in 1929 and earned a Doctor of Laws last June after returning to finish studies. Sprinkle, ex superintendent of Erwin schools, has deep local ties and many friends.
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N. Main St
North Main Street
Askins
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Raleigh and
Chapel Hill
Mr. Sprinkle
Duke University
Law School
University of North Carolina
Supreme Court
Erwin
The
North Carolina Law Review
H. C. Sprinkle
Salisbury
High Point
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S. C
New York
W. Briad St
F. C. Sharp
Princess Cafe
High Point's
Lions Club
J. Elwood Cox
Atlantic City
Ruby’s, Inc
Liberal Credit
Entiat
Bulova
AIT . A.C
Thomasville Road
Forestry Association
College St
Schwab Tailoring. Company
Fast Broad
Lplown
W. Broad
N.C. State
Guilford
J. F. Black
Greensboro Road
Oxfords
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage CO
High Point Phone
the Bank of Service
High Point Perpetual Building
V.A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Ford
Fr. O. B. Detroit
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