City to discuss relief program for unemployment distress
A council and civic leaders conference at city hall tomorrow afternoon will pursue a relief program for unemployment in High Point. F J Sizemore says 400 jobless, about 2000 people with families, need public works like street paving, building repairs, and park improvements to reduce charity.
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City Hall
High Point
F. J. Sizemore
Merchants Association
Citizens’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
Council Chamber
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Young People Honor New Salvation Army Official
The Young People's Legion of the Salvation Army hosts its monthly social meeting tomorrow at 7 PM in the Sunday school department. Honor guest Enigin Amberger of Charlotte, new young people's secretary, will attend. Edgar Brook Mabel Gallimore and Adjutant John O'Beirne lead the program. refreshment committee includes Virginia Nixon Camilla Mikles and Mrs. John O'Beirne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Legion of the Salvation Army
Enigin Amberger
Charlotte
Young People
Edgar Brook
Mabel Gallimore
John O'Beirne
Virginia Nixon
Camilla Mikles
John O’beirne
Toy Store Opens in Sears Roebuck Flagship
Sears Roebuck opens a new toy department at 115 South Main Street to display Christmas toys and ease crowding during Yuletide shopping season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuck Company
South Main Street
Kruschen Salts Praised By 82YearOld User
Flint Michigan resident J F Becker endorses Kruschen Salts as a life saving aid improving health and mental clarity at age 82. He notes an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks and urges readers to buy at Mann Drug Co or any drug store worldwide. millions use this daily health dose.
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J. F. Becker
Flint
Michigan
Mann Drug Co
Guilford Board Abolishes Purchasing Agent Position
Guilford County Board of Commissioners abolished the county purchasing agent role during reorganization in Greensboro. Duties merge with the county manager, with an annual salary saving of 2400 dollars. George L. Stansbury is re-elected chairperson and J W Burke is named vice chairman succeeding J A Rankin, who retires after 20 years of service.
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Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Greensboro
George L. Stansbury
J. W. Burke
Gibsonville
J. A. Rankin
Rankin
D. L. Donnell
Donnell
Stansbury
A. Wayland Cooke
Superior Court
F. P. Conrad
Burke
Fire damages downtown First Baptist Church on North Main
A fire at the First Baptist church on North Main street caused significant damage to the Sunday school and offices. Fire Chief A B Horney doubts the 20 minute spread from 6:20 pm origin. Damaged doors, smoke effects, and possible refinishing noted. traffic halted about 20 minutes. An auto owned by J O Dennis also caught fire nearby but was extinguished.
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First Baptist
North Main Street
A. B. Horney
McDonald's Filling Station
First Baptist Church
Eounty
J. O. Dennis
Guilford County
Main Street
Company 1
City Hall Robbery Still a Mystery
The Sunday night robbery of the Light and Water department office at City Hall remains unsolved. Detectives Whitlow and Smith reported no new clues as they work to identify the culprit and recover the roughly $25 stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light and Water Department
City Hall
Whitlow
Smith
Bishop Pennick to Speak at St Marys Episcopal Service
A special 8 o clock service at St Marys Episcopal Church on North Main and Farriss Avenue will feature Bishop E A Pennick delivering the address Rev H Norwood Bowne announced this afternoon He urges all members to attend and hear the bishop tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
North Main Street
Farriss Avenue
H. Norwood Bowne
E. A. Penick
Randleman Man To Preach Wednesday
Rev. J. W. Parker of Randleman will preach at the new tabernacle near Archdale tomorrow night. Special music will be presented by a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parker
Randleman
America
George T. Stephens
Tabernacle
South Main Street
Mayor York To Officiate In Christmas Ceremonies
The High Point Christmas program and parade attract big citywide interest with Mayor York agreeing to lead a Santa Claus welcome delegation at the depot. Merchants association officials and chamber leaders will attend as streets may be blocked for crowds, floats, music, and a famed circus clown performer. Route under consideration may begin at the Southern depot and wind through South Main Commerce and Main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Merchants Association
CC. A. York
Santa Claus
D. A. Dowdy
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Knox
Hallowe
Southern Depot
South Main Street
Commerce
Wrenn
Elwood Hotel
Main
North Main Street
Trials Begin As High Point Court Hears $20 000 Suit
A two week civil term of High Point municipal court opened with 57 cases set for trial. Thelma Moss sues George E. Brown and George Y. Kluttz for 15000 alleging injuries from a May 20 1928 car wreck in Rockwell. Bernice Moss sues for 5000 for similar injuries. defendants deny recklessness and the cases date back two years with prior verdicts matter on appeal to the North Carolina supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Thelma Moss
George E. Brown
George Y. Kluttz
Rockwell
Rowan County
Bernice Moss
Smith Moss
North Carolina Supreme Court
Revival Meeting At Wesleyan M E Continues This Week
Revival services at the Wesleyan M E church continue this week with nightly programs at 7 30. Rev M C Connor announces and Rev W D Correll of Central S C leads the talks. The public is invited to attend and benefit from the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan M. E
M. C. Connor
W. D. Correll
Central
S. C
Services Held For Odell Brady
Funeral services for Odell Brady age 47 who died after a brief illness were held at Oakwood cemetery this morning at 10 30 conducted at the graveside by Adjutant John O Beirne of the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell Brady
Oakwood Cemetery
John O’beirne
Salvation Army
Infant Girl Dies of Pneumonia Here
Evelyn L. Little five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Little died at 243 Proctor street after a week with pneumonia. Born in the city July 28, 1930, she was 5 months 3 days old. Survived by parents two brothers John and Edward and sister Mildred. Funeral 2:30 p.m. from home with Rev. O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Evelyn L. Little
L. T. Little
Proctor Street
John
Edward
Mildred
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Church Canvassers Meet Tonight at Parish House
St Mary's Episcopal church calls all fall campaign canvassers to a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Parish house. Rector Rev H Norwood Bowne asks full attendance from the group to coordinate canvassing efforts.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
H. Norwood Bowne
Rights to Telephones in Japan Sold to Cover Taxes
Japanese authorities auction rights to telephone service in homes and businesses to recover delinquent taxes. The sale targets telecom access for paying creditors and restructures service as a collateral asset under the tax collection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Trinidad Plans Islandwide General Water Development
Trinidad proposes a comprehensive water development program across the island to strengthen supplies, irrigation, and flood control. The plan aims to upgrade infrastructure, expand reservoir capacity, and improve distribution for communities and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Cystex Promise in Trial for Bladder Irritation Relief
A testimonial style ad touts Cystex for urinary symptoms including nocturnal urination backache and leg pains. It claims rapid action within 15 minutes and energy improvement with a Tron-Clad Guarantee and money back offer at Mann Drug Co for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
November Weather Summary at Greensboro Report
The Greensboro weather bureau records for November show a high of 78 on November 18 and a low of 13 on November 28. Mean temperature 45.2, total precipitation 3.06 inches, and 1.6 inches of snowfall. Twelve clear days, fifteen cloudy, three partly cloudy. northeast winds. No hail sleet or thunder storms.
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Weather Bureau
Greensboro
Dr W A Harper Is 10 Be Speaker At Central Friends Dinner
The Central Friends church supper program features Elon college President W A Harper as speaker with music by Prof Velie and the Elon college quartette. Horace Haworth to preside. Margaret Fell circle and junior groups meet before dinner. tickets sold by Miss Mendenhall, catering by local ladies. no prayer meeting after.
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Elon College
Friends Church
Central Friends Church
Anna Mendenhall
W. A. Harper
Velie
Horace Haworth
Margaret Fell
Wade Hiatt
B. T. Thompson
H. E. Johnson
Arthur Fidler
Clarence Peace
Fire Breaks Out At Spencer Home No Damage Reported
Fire swept a Spencer residence on Barker Street shortly after 11 o clock from a gas stove. Chief A B Horney said the blaze caused no damage as Fire Companies 1 and 3 arrived to extinguish the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Spencer
Barker Stret
A. B. Horney
Industrial Commission Hears Three Damages Claims
A North Carolina Industrial Commission sitting heard three cases for damages under the state compensation act in the city hall council chamber. Two cases were decided. the J. S. Brown suit was continued as a compromise was under way. W. W. Peeler’s claim was held under advisement with partial disability rules noted. E. L. Bean’s request for an index finger disability was dismissed.
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North Carolina Industrial Commission
Council Chamber
City Hall
J. Dewey Dorsett
J. S. Brown
Tomlinson Chair Company
W. W. Peeler
E. L. Bean
Giant
Furniture Company
City Bus Loading Stands Removed in High Point
The North Carolina Public Service company moved boarding on Washington street after city and company officials agreed to ease Main street traffic congestion. The Main street platform, in place about four years since buses replaced streetcars, will no longer be used.
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High Point
North Carolina Public Service Company
North Mainstreet
Washington Street
Public Service Company
Main Street
Public Carrier
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Diamond Bread
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Carolina Coal & Transfer
Sears Roebuck
Ford
Hiatt Motor Co
Guilford Board
First Baptist Sunday School
E. A. Pennick
Mayor York
Knox
Rowan Undertakers
State Highway Patrol
T. A. Early
First Reformed Church
Tabernacle Annex
Loren Jones
Tabernacle Choir
George Stephens
Stephens Party
God
A&p
Atlantic & Pacific
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
Courteou
City Transfer and Storage CO
Spencer
Christmas Club
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