Practice Of Sorcery Recalled By Elderly High Point Citizens
Elder William Guyer and Maggie Henderson, now residents on the grassy slope near High Point, recall witchcraft era practices and the shift to modern life. Maggie and William celebrate their 53rd anniversary, reflecting on a century of change from candles and ven to radio and automobile.
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High Point
William Guyer
Maggie Henderson
Mr. Guyer
Mrs. Guyer
Julius Caesar
George Washington
Police believe case is solved after arrests in Evans Street thefts
Detectives arrested Henry Boyd, 23, and Jethrow Williams, 26, after police found part of the missing goods from Lawson's store raid on Evans Street hidden in an attic. Williams confessed and implicated Boyd in the November 18 break in. Both suspects are jailed on $1,000 bonds on charges of breaking, entering, larceny and rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boyd
Hoover Street
Jethrow B
Williams
Lawson
Evans Street
Boyd
Ministers to Meet for Hughes Sermon in High Point
The High Point Ministers association will gather at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Monday morning to hear Bishop Edwin H Hughes at 10 oclock. The group will then convene immediately after at the First Baptist Church with city ministers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministers Association
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Edwin UH. Hughes
Ministers Association
First Baptist Church
Council To Hold Annual Oyster Supper Next Thursday
The Council of the Junior Order announces its annual oyster supper in its hall above the Princess Cafe next Thursday at 7:30 PM. B. C. Siske of Pleasant Garden will speak on future plans, with a varied program featured. All members are invited to attend.
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Princess Cafe
B. C. Siske
Pleasant Garden
Siske
Supreme Court to rule on federal aid for municipal power plants
Prominent attorneys argue before the United States Supreme Court over the Public Works Administration’s authority to finance city power plants. Duke Power Alabama Power and the U.S. government present competing views on federal aid for municipal projects likely affecting 62 proposed plants. Justice Baker among the lawyers presenting arguments in the high court.
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High Point
Great Southern
United States Supreme Court
Public Works Administration
Duke Power Company
Alabama Power Company
United States
Baker
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Red Cross Roll Call Shows Significant Campaign Gain
Eight divisions posted gains over last year in the Red Cross Roll Call conducted here. Contributions tabulated total $2,116.69 with final report pending. officers estimate final receipts near $2,200. A record 2,624 persons enrolled. Chairman Mrs. EB Harrison and her team received high praise for the year's effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
EB. T. Harrison
Police Report: 472 Arrests in November Citywide
The November consolidated police report shows 472 arrests across 27 offenses including four for criminal homicide and one for manslaughter by negligence. It records 1,155 crimes investigated, 930 service calls, 3,365 miscellaneous services, 11 traffic accidents with 6 injuries, and 152 traffic violators including 46 speeding and 36 reckless driving.
Bishop Hughes to Lead Services at Wesley Memorial Church
Bishop Edwin H. Hughes of Washington D. C. arrives to begin a multi day series at Wesley Memorial Church with 10 am and 7 30 pm services through Friday. Listings note overflow seating by loudspeakers and specify groups for each evening from church officials to civic groups and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Hughes
Wesley Memorial Church
Washington, D. C
Retaining Wall Work Is Pushed
Little progress was made on the grade crossing elimination project last week as A H Guion and company crews labor on the retaining wall in front of the passenger station. The wall stretches from the station to the Main street bridge and toward Wrenn street, taking longer than engineers expected. Blythe Brothers moved the northbound passing track near Wrenn street for future operation. Drainage Engineering Company interrupted sub drainage work beyond Wittaburgh Plate Glass plant and redirected crews to Willowbrook street. Continued on Page Highteen.
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A. H.guion and Company
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Main Street
Wrenn Street
Blythe Brothers
Drainage Engineering Company
Middleton
Ohio
Wittaburgh Plate Glass Company
Willowbrook Street
Twenty 10 Face Trial On Monday
Twenty High Point residents will face a federal grand jury in Greensboro in a special session on a single indictment for conspiring to violate federal laws and to defraud the United States government of taxes. Defendants cover whiskey wholesale and distribution, whiskey transport, and auto sales linked to illegal whiskey activity.
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Greensboro
High Point
Federal Criminal Court
United States
Wilkesboro
Claude Chambers
Marion Weston
Bob McKinney
John H. Brown
Leaton D. Foster
Cicero Maynard
Sam Fox
John Campbell
Claude Sechrest
Herbert Weston
Dorothy Weston
Lonnie Lindsay
Robert Bray
Lee Williams
Charles C. Adams
Fred Short
Ethel Robbins
A. Pat Brown
Harvey L. Ember
Joe Guyer
Ferrol Green
Frances Hallman
Empty Stocking Fund Seeks Immediate Donations
A High Point family of seven faces dire need as a father hospitalized and income crippled. The Empty Stocking Fund, started late by Kiwanis and aided by Lions and Elks clubs, appeals for urgent cash donations to provide essentials and Christmas cheer to those suffering.
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High Point
Veterans’ Hospital
Kiwanis
Lions Club
Elks Club
Kiwanis Club
P. O. S. of A Plans Anniversary Observance
The Patriotic Order Sons of America marks its nineteenth anniversary the week of December 6 to 11. A founder's day program is set for Friday night December 10 at 7 30 in the High Point camp with J A Sloop in charge and all members urged to attend. the public is invited.
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The
Patriotic Order, Sons of America
High Point
J. A. Sloop
Swanscombe Kent Largest Town Lacked Post Office or Bank
Swanscombe in Kent stands as the sole British town with 5000 residents lacking both a general post office and a bank. The note highlights the town’s unique absence of two standard services in a county with other towns having them.
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Swanscombe
Kent
England
Great Britain
Moose Meet Today Includes National Moose Leader Address
William Smith of Rochester supreme councilman of the Loyal Order of Moose will address the High Point lodge at Moose hall at 3 PM. District representatives from Winston Salem Danville Va Greensboro Mt Airy Thomasville Hickory and North Wilkenboro will attend. A large class of candidates will be initiated. At 2 PM Carolinas Moose association officers meet at the Sheraton to plan next year's Carolinas convention in this city.
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William Smith
Rochester
The
Loyal Order of Moose
High Point Lodge
Moose Hall
Winston-Salem
Danville
Greensboro
Mt. Airy
Thomasville
Hickory
North Wilkenboro
Mr. Smith
Sheraton Hotel
Carolinas Moose Association
Carolinas
Y M C A Plans Campaign Meet For One Day Membership Drive
All plans are set for a one day YMCA membership drive in High Point aimed at 1 000 new members. Nathan Ayers directs as general chairman with six colonels and many captains organizing a supper meeting Monday at 6 00 PM to launch the drive. Aims include serving 400 to 500 underprivileged boys and expanding YMCA programs at Wesley Memorial Church services.
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Nathan Ayers
Association
High Point Y. M. C. A
Wesley Memorial Church
Edwin H. Hughes
R. H. Sechrest
Nathan Ay«ers
South
Mr. Ayers
Funeral services set for Fletcher Barbee
Fletcher Barbee, a High Point native, drowned when a boat capsized in a canal flood gate. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Presbyterian church with pastors Willanson Cobie and Drackard officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. His sister Mrs Welborn hosts the body, arriving Sunday night. This follows another family death in Raleigh ten days earlier.
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Fletcher M
Parveee
Lear Moofemayen
Pia
Presbyterian
Wr. O
Uakwood
Mra
Welborn
East Washington Street
Albert Barbee
Mra. Welborn
Raleigh
Mr. Barbee
High Point
Funeral services for Dr D A Burress held in Anderson
Dr D A Burress, well known local physician, died at Guilford county sanatorium Thursday. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 PM from Mc Dougald Funeral Home in Anderson, D C, by Dr Charles Haddow Nabers. Interment followed at Silver Branch cemetery.
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D. A. Burress
D. 4. Burress
Guilforg County
Mc.Dougald
Anderson
D. C
Charles Haddow Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Greenville
8. C
Silver Branch
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Merysl
PWA
William L. Guyer
Smith
Y.M.C. A
Amos R. Kearns
H. M
Dick) White
Thomas Turner, Jr
L. R. Stewart
Sanders Dallas
Dr. Walkup McCain
J. Welch Harriss
J. Clay Madison
Mia
Guyer
Council
Supreme Court
Great Power Companies
Woman's Auxiliary
Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
High Point College
Bishop Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
West Virginia
North Carolina
Page Highteen
P.O. S. of A
Amos Kearns
W. F. Bailey
Brooks Reitzel
T. BE. Evans
Roy Preston
C. E. Spencer
O. B. Bonner
Darrel Bulla
Wilson Dillon
John Myers
Edgar Snider
Joe Robinson
C. H. Williard
E. M. Dudley
A. C. Jones
Elwyn Ary
Dick White
W. W. Fridy
L. F. Schaner
W. B. McEwen
J. H. White
Florida
Dr. Burress
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