First Baptist to Name Contractor Soon for New Church
First Baptist Church will select a contractor within days for its new church to be built on the existing site. Architect Louis Voorhees released a perspective drawing showing a Romanesque stone and brick design with a large Rose window and a handsome front. The plan includes a 750 seat auditorium, a Sunday school unit for 1000 to 1250, and extensive basement and classroom spaces to serve future growth. Dr. A B Conrad leads the project with building committee members Tate Walker Thomas Criddlebaugh and Sears, aiming for a standout regional church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
A. E. Tate
Louis F. Voorhees
A. B. Conrad
Mr. Tate
C. C. Walker
Fred A. Thomas
B. C. Criddlebaugh
Herman D. Sears
North Carolina
Louis Voorhees
Summer program ends with games at Central Friends church
The closing summer recreation program at Central Friends church finished with a treasure hunt for girls and a fox chase for boys at Archdale churchyard. Swimming followed and a picnic lunch was served. Afternoon events crowned several winners including Marjorie Pegram Hazel Burton Novella Burton Ariena Leviner Garland Causey Hall Causey Newlin Causey Clarence Farr Charles Causey Charlene Brown and Hazel Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Archdale
Marjorie Pegram
Hazel Burton
Novella Burton
Ariena Leviner
Garland Causey
Hall Causey
Newlin Causey
Clarence Farr
Charles Causey
Charlene Brown
Number Visitors At Local Airport
Activity at the Charles Kenner airport remains brisk as Paul F. Davis notes daily arrivals and departures. A striking red and white auto giro drew attention as Davis and J. D. Turner flew overhead taking aerial photos of city sites. J. D. Lincoln of Marion Virginia also visited on a brief business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kenner
Paul F. Davis
High Point
Mr. Davis
J. D. Turner
J. D. Lincoln
Marion
Budget Awaits Brummitt Ruling on Tax Monies for Welfare
The audit likely won’t be finished and turned in for ten days though the current budget is nearly complete. Attorney General Brummitt’s ruling on whether tax monies may be diverted to public welfare is expected soon. Meanwhile towns use other funds to support relief agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis G. Brummitt
Charles M. Johnson
Local Government Commission
Brummitt
Lawyers on Jump With Two Courts
A busy court week unfolds with civil terms in the municipal court and Guilford Superior court at Greensboro. The two week term in Greensboro features cases involving the largest total money amounts in the local court's history, with High Point cases heard before Judge Wilson Warlick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
High Point
Wilson Warlick
Rotarians Plan Ladies Night on Robbins Lawn
The Rotary Club will observe Ladies Night on Thursday at six on C G Robbins lawn a mile south of the city off the Asheboro highway. It marks the club's annual summer outing with members expected to bring their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
C. C. Robbins
Asheboro Highway
Patterson Case May Go Before Supreme Court
Judge Teague ruled the state may retry John Patterson for murder after a prior acquittal for being an accessory after the fact. The defense argues double jeopardy. probable cause hearing adjourned to Monday with trial set for September if probable cause exists. Patterson was previously found not guilty on accessory before the fact in the Gilmore slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
John Patterson
Johnny Gilliam
Supreme Court
Jeop
Teague
Superior
John Gilmore
Three Men Captured In Deep River Liquor Raid
Three men Harper Crews Percy Knight and Roper Idol were arrested in Deep River township on liquor manufacture charges after county officers seized two distillery outfits of 40 and 65 gallons. About 400 gallons of beer were poured out at one plant while the other had no liquor found. Bonds set at 500 each for a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Gray at Colfax on Wednesday. Officers included Deputies Otis Apple Earl Ballinger R A Stafford Constable W C Brandon and Deputy Bull Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River Township
Harper
Crews
Percy Knight
Roper Idol
Gray
Colfax
Otis Apple
Earl Ballinger
R. A. Stafford
W. C. Brandon
Bull
Colfaz
Dr Nabers to Speak at Two Services at Presbyterian Church
Dr Charles Haddon Nabers will address the morning service at First Presbyterian on Consuming Fire and Brotherly Love and offer a five minute talk for youth titled What a Boy Carries in His Pocket The evening service outdoors at 730 will feature the fifth sermon in the Divine Remedies for Common Ills series titled Gods Cure for Fear The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Central Friends to Hear Rev. T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Sunday school and Brotherhood class meet at 9 45 this morning with Horace Haworth as superintendent The minister Rev Tom Sykes speaks to the Brotherhood class on A Gospel We Are Not Ashamed Of In the 1 oclock service he discusses Modern Skyscrapers and Building the Kingdom of God The closing vesper at the playground is at 6 with the subject Knowing a Never Failing God All are invited to attend any or all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Sunday School
Brotherhood
Horace Haworth
Tom Sykes
Desk at police headquarters recalls women undergarment counter
Officers on Saturday night patrol in the colored section recovered nine pairs of rayon underclothing from a suspect. One unidentified man dropped his stack and fled, but eight items were seized after a pursuit by Officers Hall and Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Wall
Fly loses legs in barber's shaving mishap
Eyewitness James Hinkle reports a barber shaving Howard Raper caused a fly to lose all its legs at High Point Hospital. The helpless insect was found briefed, then killed by visitors as Raper lay in hospital with a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Howard Raper
James Hinkle
Woodrow Avenue
Mr. Raper
Jones Building 5 Remodeling Under Way on Corner Site
The office building of the late W C Jones at North Main and English streets is being remodeled by new owners Mrs H R Broadhurst and James Wright. The plan includes a full interior renovation and a new front, with occupancy aimed by October 1. No tenants announced yet as potential renters interest the landmark block long used as Jones office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
English Streets
H. R. Broadhurst
James Wright
Public Library To Be Closed Labor Day
The High Point library will be closed all day Monday September 7 Labor Day officials said Miss Willie Welch librarian has left the city on her vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Willie Welch
Librarien
High Point School Openings Note Freshmen Orientation
All elementary pupils register September 3 and 4 with nine schools listed including Oak Hill Ada Blair Clover dale Emma Blair Brentwood Elm Street Ray Street Johnson Street and two Negro schools. Freshmen report September 4 at 1 p.m. for orientation and locker assignments as schedule details are explained. Book fees of 20 are due at registration.
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High Point
William Penn High School
Oak Hill
Ada Blair
Cloverdale
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Elm Street
Ray Street
Johnson Street
Leonard Street
Fairview
Enterprise
T. Wingate Andrews
Andrews
L. R. Johnston
Johnston
Hendrix Music Co Adds Furniture Line at South Main
Hendrix Music Co enlarges its Simmons Building store at 203 South Main to add a furniture stock. Renovation started last week to prepare a home furnishings department. Formal opening date not set, but stock is assembling and opening may occur late this week after carpenters and painters finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrix Music
Simmons
South Main Street
Negro Shopper Arrest Highlights Cashless Thrift
Fannie Neal, a black woman, went on a shopping spree last night at five stores including Efird's Kress' Schulte United McCrory's and bought shoes hose bloomers bloomers and children’s suits without paying. Managers signed warrants for her arrest and she denied thefts except for hosiery. She was jailed on five larceny charges each bond set at 59 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Neal
Fannie
Efird’s
Kress
Schulte United
McClellan's
High Point College Sets Fall Enrollment and Orientation Schedule
President Dr. G. J. Humphreys announced a normal enrollment for the coming year at High Point College with about 300 students, including roughly 75 from out of town. Registration for freshmen begins September 1 with orientation September 10 to 14, followed by upperclass registration September 14 to 15 and the first chapel on September 16. Football practice starts September 7 under Coach Julian Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Humphreys
High Point College
Humphreys
Julian Beall
Auto Injury Damages Sought in Municipal Court
L M Bentley seeks 3161 in a suit against Teague Pendergrast for injuries alleged from an automobile crash on South Main Street nearly a year ago. Finance Service Company also seeks 170 from B R Lowe over furniture repossession. Ruby Ivey, represented by J F Ivey, settled for 250 for damages from Sunshine Laundry after an alleged truck collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
L. M. Bentley
Teague Pendergrast
Finance Service Company
B. R. Lowe
Ruby Ivey
J. F. Ivey
Porter Returns From Asheville Mirror Makers Meeting
F. Logan Porter, head of the firm that recently acquired Consolidated Mirror, returned Friday night from Asheville after two days at the National Association of Mirror Manufacturers session. He praised the gathering, which drew more than 40 manufacturers from across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Logan Porter
Consolidated Mirror Company
Asheville
National Association of Mirror Manufacturers
Mr. Porter
United States
Biennial barbecue praised by Guilford County Democrats
Local Democrats lauded the Thursday night barbecue at the city lake as a success and urged making it a biennial state event. Leading figures from across the party sent congratulations praising the gathering, speeches, moonlight, and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Dalton
Wade P. Renfrew
Commonwealth
J. W. Batley
Wade P. Rentrom
Guilford
Co. L. Shuping
Greensboro
W. T. Whitsett
German Club to Elect New Board at Country Club Meeting
The German club will hold its annual meeting for all members at the Country club next Thursday at 8 pm to elect officers and a new board for the coming season. The group plans monthly dances starting September and aims to secure a national orchestra for a future event. Current officers are Earl N. Phillips president Sam H. Denny vice president James Richardson secretary and James B. Lovelace treasurer. The board includes Charles McAnally R. T. Amos L. C. Matton Henry Foseue Lyman Redding J. J. Corrigan C. C. Duke Welch Harris A. Kirkman and Brooks Reitzel with 100 members enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Phillips
Sam H. Denny
James Richardson
James B. Lovelace
Charles McAnally
R. T. Amos
L. C. Matton
Henry Foseue
Lyman Redding
J. J. Corrigan
C. C. Duke
Welch Harris
A. Kirkman
Brooks Reitzel
Seed Service To Establish Local Branch In City
A branch of the Virginia Seed Service will be established here following a meeting of farmers and interested parties at the city hall last night. The local unit will be housed in the Crouch building on Jacobs Avenue and led by A. A. Sherwin. The service counts over 50,000 farmers in Virginia and North Carolina among its clientele.
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Virginia Seed Service
Nce
City Hall
Crouch
Jacobs Avenue
A. A. Sherwin
Virginia
North Carolina
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Central Friends
Archdale Playground
NEW First Baptist Church
AP Voorhees Archit
Rotarians
C. G. Robbins
Patterson
Deep River Section
Dr. Nabers
Presbyterian Church
Rev. T. A. Sykes
Barber
Jones Building
Porter
Bailey
Guilford County
Solons
Country Club
Seed Service
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