Dry North Carolina Holds Despite Prohibition Repeal
High Point police say enforcement continues under the Turlington Act as federal repeal leaves North Carolina legally dry. Chief Friddle notes most November arrests were for liquor violations and highway patrols will check interstate liquor transport using bills of lading. A state attorney general ruling allows wholesale liquor storage for out of state shipment but disallows sales locally.
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High Point
North Carolina
W. G. Friddle
Police Department
Hash
Turlington
Friddie
Lewis E. Teague
Civitan Club Votes to Donate to Empty Stocking Fund
The High Point Civitan club approved a 25 dollar contribution to the Empty Stocking fund at a meeting in the Elwood hotel. To cover the amount the group will skip the Christmas luncheon and hold an oyster festival at the R L Brinson farm with wives and sweethearts invited. Lewis Teague presented a size-up of members, drawing surprise at the details he had gathered.
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High Point Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
R. L. Brinson Farm
Civitan Lewis Teague
High Point
North Carolina Judge Rules Liquor Possession Still Illegal
Judge Teague aligned with Chief Friddle declaring liquor found in homes remains unlawful despite repeal. The discussion centered on whether arrestees can prove liquor was placed for a lawful purpose.
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Teague
Friddle
North Carolina
Greatest Parade Of Its Kind In High Point Wednesday Night
High Point girds for the greatest Christmas parade to date with Santa Claus in person and real reindeer. The 7 pm march features floats, musical units, ponies, costumes, and prizes for best pony bicycle and pet. Merchants keep stores open until 9 pm to display Christmas goods as thousands gather downtown.
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Santa Claus
Santa
High Point
Special Rules For Traffic On Streets For Christmas Parade
City announces traffic restrictions for the Christmas parade on Wednesday December 6. Main Street from English to Commerce will close after 6 PM with no parking and no moving traffic. East Green Street from Main to Wrenn is reserved for parade passage and crowd control.
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Main Street
English Street
Commerce Street
East Green Street
Main
Wrenn
First aviation service station on Long Island claims origin
A report states a site on Long Island is the location of what is claimed to be the first aviation service station. The piece notes the facility as a pioneer in aircraft support services, signaling a milestone in aviation infrastructure on the island.
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Long Island
Empty Stocking Fund Receives New Donation
The Pentagon club gave 5 to the Empty Stocking Fund raising total to 890, following initial 50 from the High Point Kiwanis and 25 from the Lions. The Enterprise urges local generosity to help needy families before Christmas, noting poverty without shoes or heat and asking residents to send donations promptly.
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Pentagon Club
Enterprise
High Point Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
High Point
Kiwanis Club
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