City to Furnish Playgrounds at 4 Schools
W. L. Stamey, chairman of the committee, reports blue prints and price lists for playground equipment. Plans include playgrounds at South Main Elm Grimes and Park Street schools with Main and Elm to be larger. Estimated cost about 2999 dollars, city council to fund part and opening day is hoped soon for over 2500 school children to enjoy them.
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South Main
Elm
Grimes
Park Street
W. L. Stamey
City Oil
Main
Elm Street
Statress
Stamey
Alberta Corbett Hosts Twelfth Birthday Party
Miss Alberta Corbett entertained many friends at her home for a twelfth birthday celebration. An afternoon of games and music ended with ice cream and cake for guests including Janie Redding, Alice Pitts, Mary Elizabeth Long, Annie King, Ora Livengood, Dora Gurley, Edith Gurley, Vallie Caudle, Thelma Cummings, Dennis McAdams, Louise Farnhart, Annie Carter Marsh and Julia Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Corbett
Janie H Redding
Alice Pitts
Mary Elizabeth Long
Annie King
Ora Livengood
Dora Gurley
Edith Gurley
Vallie Caudle
Thelma Cummings
Dennis McAdams
Louise Farnhart
Annie Carter Marsh
Julia Marsh
Miss Maude Starbuck Leaves Munsey for Indiana Teaching Post
Miss Maude Starbuck of Munsey Indiana, visiting her aunt Mrs J J Haworth on North Main street, departed this morning for home where she teaches English in the high school. She was accompanied by Mr Haworth who will spend September visiting relatives and friends in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Starbuck
Munsey
Ind
J. J. Haworth
North Main Street
Mr. Haworth
Indiana
Women’s auxiliary meets at Mrs Parker’s home
The women’s auxiliary of the Friends church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs D Ralph Parker on the Boulevard.
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The
Friends Church
D. Ralph Parker
Matthews Brothers Visit Noted In City
Professor W. D. Matthews of Vass is spending a few days in the city with his brother J. M. Matthews on Thurston street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
W. D. Matthews
Vass
The
City
Brother
J. M. Matthews
Women and Baracas Pound Members at Mrs Stone Home
Philathea class of West End Baptist and neighbors gathered at 517 Grimes Street to donate packages of food and household items. The event raised funds for a year of Biblical Recorder and Home and Foreign Field subscriptions for Mrs Stone and her mother as pastors led a cottage prayer meeting. A series of cottage services preludes revival meetings planned for September 7 led by Rev J F Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
West End Baptist Sunday School
Biblical Recorder
Home and Foreign Field
West End
West End Baptist Church
J. F. Black
Piedmont
Picture of Uncle Joe Sechrest in Wilmington Star
Uncle Joe Sechrest appears in last Monday's Wilmington Star beside a long report on North Carolina Junior Order activities. The Juniors gained eleven thousand new members and showed marked progress. Sechrest, a leading state junior, has long participated in Junior O U A M affairs and serves as Guilford council High Point member and state council officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sechrest
Wilmington Star
North Carolina
Final plans for the new session announced at city schools
The article lists F. M. Waters as high school principal and names a wide roster of teachers for Park Street, Grimes Street, Main Street, and Fairview Street schools. Includes Miss Laura Paul, Miss Helen Brown, Miss Mary Alice Tate, and many others across multiple subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Waters
Laura Paul
Helen Brown
Mary Alice Tate
Francis K. Morris
Sadie Horton
Eula D. Wall
Florence Pitts
Ralph G. Knight
Horace Wright
Mrs Gertrude Hughes Takes Rooms in Thomaston
Miss Gertrude Hughes returns to the city from Pennsylvania and has taken rooms with Mrs J M Matthews on Thurst on Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hughes
Pennsylvania
J. M. Matthews
Return to City From Charlotte Visit
Mrs. H. M. Brown and her daughter Miss Kathleen Brown return home to High Point after spending weeks in Charlotte with relatives as guests.
Died Today After Long Illness Miss Beulah Winfrey
Miss Beulah Winfrey age 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Winfrey of 804 East Green street died early this morning after a lingering illness She taught at Green Street Baptist church Sunday school served as organist and is survived by her parents four brothers and a sister The funeral will be at Green Street church Sunday at 4 pm with Rev J M Hilliard and Rev Mr Lanier officiating Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Winfrey
R. L. Winfrey
East Green Street
Green Street Baptist Church
Green Street
Edward L. Winfrey
Lonnie Winfrey
Reba Winfrrey
Green Street Shurch
J. M. Hilliard
Mr. Lanier
Green Street Baraca
Edgar Howell
H.L. Samuels
Leslie Andrews
Roy Culler
W. R. Prackett
N. G. Goodin
Oakwood Ceme
Ministerial Body Resumes Meetings in High Point
The High Point Ministerial Association will reconvene Monday at 10 AM at the Commercial Club. After summer suspension, local ministers return to duties and revival work, resuming the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministerial Association
Commercial Club
Out-of-town visitors list for High Point area
A roster of guests visiting High Point from across the state includes W S Eskridge of Greensboro H F Long of Charlotte Clarence Ward and T H Weils of Winston Salem B L Long and L F Dalton of Greensboro J F Wily of Durham B W Kenyon of Greensboro J F Meyers and F S Clement of Charlotte H K Har don and F L Ingram of Asheboro Mrs Noa and Miss Noa of Chapel Hill E M Hobson of Salisbury F E Stafford and Mrs L L Quate of Greensboro J P McMillan of Charlotte J I Erwin and Mrs H M Robins of Asheboro B I Burris of Hickory W J Beach and H S Wetmore of Oxford A Cook of Morganton Curtis Logan Jr of Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W.S. Eskridge
Greensboro
H. F. Long
Charlotte
Clarence Ward
T. H. Weils
Gilmer Brothers
Winston-Salem
R. L. Burgin
Lexington
KF. L. Long
R. F. Dalton
J. F. Wily
Durham
B. W. Kenyon
J. F. Meyer
H. M. Robins
J. H. Dixon
Ashboro
B. I. Burris
Hickory
W J. Beach
H. 8. Wetmore
Oxford
A. Cook
Morganton
D. L. Hendrix
Curtis Logan, Jr
Addresses by Mrs Walter White at Wesley Memorial Sunday School
Mrs Walter White, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, will deliver addresses before the Peacock Philathe and Junior Philathea classes of Wesley Memorial Sunday School Sunday morning at the usual hour. Members of the classes are urged to be present.
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Walter White
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Peacock Philathea
Wesley Memorial Sunday School
Local Man Named Delegate at Large to Cotton Meet
J. A. Smith of this city is named a delegate at large from North Carolina for the American Cotton associations meeting in New Orleans on September 5. Delegates at large and one from each cotton growing county in the state were chosen at Greensboro Thursday evening, with Dr. H. Alexander president of the farmers' union W. R. Dixon state organizer and E. C. Faires state secretary presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
North Carolina
American Cotton Associations
New Orleans
Greensboro
Dr. H. @. Alexander
Farmers’ Union
W. R. Dixon
E. C. Faires
Japanese Party Held by Sunday School Body
The Young People's Missionary society of Wesley Memorial church hosted a Japanese themed gathering at Miss Ruth Welborn's home on Best Street. The event featured a mission study review, guest invitations, lanterns and posters, vocal and instrumental performances, and a closing social hour with Japanese punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Missionary Society
Wesley Memorial Church
H. W McCain
Ruth Welborn
Best Street
Japan
East
Lutheran Women Tackle Mission Talks At Convention
The Lutheran Women held a devotional service led by Mrs. T. A. Thomas of Mooresville. Rev. J. T. Morgan, president of the North Carolina synod, spoke on Synodical Missions. Friday at 8:30 p.m. Rev. J. K. Linn, a missionary in Japan, delivered an inspiring address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Thomas
Mooresville
J. T. Morgan
North Caroline Synod
J. K. Linn
Japan
Harris Party Returns from Eastern Visit with Miss Ida Harris
Mrs Henry Harris and her daughter Miss Ida Harris have returned home after several weeks in New York and other eastern points. They were joined by Mrs William Dickman of New York on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harris
Ida Harris
New York
William Dickman
Land Sellers Return After Eastern Carolina Trip
George T. Penny and Joe Tomlinson returned from Asheville Hendersonville and other eastern North Carolina points where they have been engaged in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Penny
Joe Tomlinson
Asheville
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Holiday for Rail Workers Routed by Hines Directive
Regional railroad directors were instructed today by Director-General Hines to grant as many railroad employees as possible a Labor Day holiday while ensuring the movement of essential trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hines
Miss Vera King Heads to Louisville Conservatory
Miss Vera King will depart soon for Louisville Kentucky to enroll at the Louisville Conservatory of Music as part of her musical studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera King
Louisville
Louisville Conservatory of Music
Miss Claudia Dicks Returns to City with Kirkman Couple
Miss Claudia Dicks has arrived back in the city from Charlottesville Virginia and is staying with Mr and Mrs J Ed Kirkman on East Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Dicks
Charlottesville, Va
J. Ed Kirkman
East Washington Street
IST-BETWEEN HIGH POINT Motor Co. and Wachovia Ban
Reward offered of ten dollars for return of a ten dollar bill between High Point Motor Co and Wachovia Bank. Enterprise to receive restitution.
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High Point Motor Co
Wachovia Ban
Enterprise
Well, Well, Well George Becomes Father of Baby Girl
Readers are reminded to bear with Colonel Bill Ring at his drug store after mixups with deliveries. George Blackman, a colored porter, welcomed a baby girl, prompting the joke that he is the new father and that Ring’s fountain may mispack orders during the adjustment period.
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Old George
Ring
Bill Ring
George Blackman
George
Coca Cola
Ring Fountain
Sunday church notices for several local congregations
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by pastors from Elon College and local churches. Midweek Christian Endeavor meetings on Wednesdays. Notices for Green Street Baptist Friends Bethel Reformed First Presbyterian and others invite all to attend with details on services and leadership.
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R. C. Boyd
K. L. Wyrich
Elon College
N. C
Christian Endeavor
J. N. Wellens
Southern Christian Convention
Green Street
D. T. Andrews
J. E. Lanier
Main Street Methodist Church Services and Schedule
Rev M H Robbins pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with J G O Connor superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Methodist
M. H. Robbins
J. G O. Connor
Lutheran Pastor Returns Announces Sunday Services
The Lutheran church led by Rev. P. D. Brown announces services tomorrow in the Masonic hall. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with A W Kiemme as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon at 11 o'clock. There is no evening service. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Charles P. Cobl
Bible
W. F. Norman
Margarite Kirkman
Christian Endeavor
Lutheran
P. D. Brown
Masonic Hall
A. W. Kiemme
First Methodist Protestant Evangelistic Meetings Start
Rev. George R. Brown leads Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. R. H. Shaw supervises. Evangelistic services begin today and Rev. J. E. Pritchard from Burlington, N C will arrive Monday to preach. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Protestant
North Main Street
George R. Brown
National Labor Sunday Sermon At First Reformed
Rev Joy E Leinbach pastorat First Reformed will deliver a labor focused sermon at the 11 oclock service. John M Hedrick supervises Sunday school at 6 45 a m. Workmen and employers are invited. Evening service at 8 oclock. Public welcome at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed
Joy E Leinbach
John M. Hedrick
Local church notices list services and events
Wesley Memorial Methodist led by Pastor Lambeth hosts 11 am worship and 9 pm sermon with 9:30 am Sunday school run by W A J Idol. Junior and Intermediate teachers meet at 9 with Prof Marr. Saint Mary's Episcopal notes 11 am worship, 10 am Sunday school and Bible class, and a Highland Mills 4 pm service. Bishop Cheshire sets Nov 2 for his visit. West End Baptist reports 9:45 am Sunday school, 11 am and 7 pm services, revival starting Sept 7 by Rev J F Black. 32 baptisms at Silver Springs nine days ending recently. church seeks members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist
W A. Lambeth
W. A. J. Idol
Marr
Saint Mary's Episcopal
Thomas L. Trott
Highland Cotton Mills
Cheshire
West End
Jas. W Rose
T. L. Chamblin
J. AF. Black
Silver Springs
Chhurch
First Baptist Church prayer meetings urged citywide
Two cottage meetings were held this week with more planned next week. The First Baptist Church under Rev. Jas. A. Clarke invites the public to join in prayer and worship. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. B Y P A at 7 p.m. Deacons meet Tuesday 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Jas. A. Clarke
Board of Deacons
Miss McAdams Arrives as New Second Grade Teacher
Miss McAdams of Salisbury arrives this morning to fill the position of second grade teacher in a city school.
Wright Returns to Take City High Science Post
Horace Wright arrives from Mohawk Tennessee to accept a position as science teacher at the city high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Wright
Mohawk, Tenn
Church at the Shrivicks Tomorrow
Wesley Memorial Methodist church reopens with a lower choir loft for better view and sound. The pipe organ was completed this week and the auditorium will host a regular service for the first time tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Guild Meeting At St Marys Episcopal Church
The woman's guild of St Marys Episcopal Church will hold an important business meeting Monday afternoon at one o clock. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
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Thurston Street
Moffitt
Furnishing Co
the Apparel Shop
Phlathea
Uncle Joe
Thor
Emma Blair
Clarice Newlin
Luna Cox
Inez Lewis
Grimes Street School
Ada Blair
Iuna Saunders
Vera Garrett
Ina McGlohan
Edith Hill
Clayton Oaks
Carris Lowe
Elm Street School
Claude A. Smith
A. E. Frazier
Nan Williams
A. R. Myatt
A. M Richardson
R. R. Smith
Ian Wall
R. T. Chappell
Ellen White
Sarah Wood
C. A. Barbee
R. F Johnson
Genevieve Moore
Main Street School
Nellie Dundas
Mary D Summerill
Mary Walker
Allie Strickland
Annabella King
Lettie Smith
Luin Smitherman
Mary Wilson
Effie Booe
M. Flla Owen
M. Ethel Wood
Daisy Osborne
Ethel Davis
Agnes McAdams
Jessie Thompson
Fairview Street School
Ossie Davis
Flossie Foster
Ophelia Robinson
Lizzie Dorsett
Ton Street
Tery
Mary Ring
Ruth Welvern
Solo
Miss Marguerite Kirkman
Katherine Pickett
Lucile Sherrod
Josephine Wood
Garden of Roses
Iris Burrus
Bessie Tesh
Mae Kirkman
McCain
J. A. Eshelman
Ida Munyon
Elizabeth Strickland
Miss Dicks
Caresses
Swagger New
Coats
Tage Adible
Olrade
Miss McAdams
ME. Wright
Shrvicks
Red Riding Hood
Polly Anna
Lashmit
E. C. Doub
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