Community fund seeks more help for needy cases
Friends of the Empty Stocking Fund coordinate with donors and volunteers to assist the hundred neediest. Some cases are handled by individuals offering personal attention rather than cash, often under the alias A Friend. Contributions today total 3556.00 with names like Hitch Point Graduate Marses Club and Mr and Mrs Harry Pieming among those acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoe@king
Hitch Point
Marses Club
Harry Pieming
Ora Montis Goncocves
Casey
Hend Fistebacet-eoet
Joan
Becky Wallee
Christmas Kiddie Matinee At Paramount Theater
The Paramount Theater hosts a Christmas Kiddie Matinee this Saturday at 10 am. Presented with the Empty Stocking Fund, the event expects hundreds of children and asks attendees to bring canned goods and fruit for donation.
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Paramount Theater
The
Paramount
Empty Stocking Fund
Paramount Presents Christmas Program for High Point Children
The Paramount theater in High Point hosts a free Christmas show for all children, inviting nonperishable food or fruit donations but welcoming those who cannot contribute. Local stores, wholesale houses, Boy Scouts, and several children perform while Adjutant Robert Cowan of the Salvation Army leads group singing.
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Paramount
High Point
Robert Cowan
Salvation Army
Sarah Frye Stone
Charles Hedrick
Edward Kemp
Sam
Abner
High Point Boys
Graduate Work For N. C. Negroes Will Be Asked
A Chapel Hill conference urged the North Carolina legislature to study graduate, professional and vocational instruction for Negroes. It recommended the governor appoint a commission with Negro representation to examine the issue and propose appropriations. The session was co sponsored by the division of cooperation and education and race relations with the State Department of Public Instruction, Duke University, and the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Division of Co-Operation and Education and Race Relations
State Department of Public Instruction
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Two Arrested For Theft Of Vehicle In Burneville
Marl Hughes a 23 year old and Ed Mc Canless a 17 year old both of Burneville North Carolina were jailed on larceny charges for stealing Ray Hedgecock Exide Service station High Point automobiles. They were arrested by Asheville officers on a local complaint and brought back here Bond set at 750 dollars each Hearing likely before Judge Lewis B Teague in municipal court Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl Hughes
Ed McCanless
Burneville
N. C
Ray Hedgecock
Exide
High Point
Asheville
Lewis B. Teague
Firecrackers Banned Near Police Station Warns In City
A warning posted at a police station forbids firing firecrackers nearby. Citizens are advised to shoot them outside the area and in open spaces. The notice emphasizes safety and discretion, noting police presence around the station.
Ryan Attends Berry Conference in Washington
J. T. Ryan secretary of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association visits Washington for the Berry conference on industrial cooperation. George L. Berry directs the conference and coordinates between business and the government for President Roosevelt. Ryan expects to return to the city tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Ryan
George L. Berry
Roosevelt
Local court awards 750 each to two girls in damages case
Jurors in municipal court awarded Bertha Rush and Dorothy Brown each 750 after about two hours deliberation. The minors sued 8 H Kress and Co and B A Marshall for 40000 in damages, claiming false shoplifting accusations and a rear store search. A prior trial had awarded 6000 each but those verdicts were set aside. The court adjourned the term while motions on findings are heard next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Rush
Dorothy Brown
H. Kress and Company
B. A. Marshall
Lewis E. Teague
8. H. Kress
Exemptions Slated For Motor Carriers
The Interstate Commerce Commission informs district motor bureau officials that wholesale and manufacturing establishments adding transportation costs to delivered merchandise are exempt from rate and tariff regulations. Such operators remain subject to bureau rules on qualifications hours of service safety and equipment standards when engaging in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Interstate Commerce Commission
District Motor Bureau
Aberdeen and Rock Railroad seeks bonds issue
The Aberdeen and Rock Railroad company of Aberdeen North Carolina asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue and sell 106000 dollars of its serial refunding 4 percent bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aberdeen and Rock Railroad Company
Aberdeen, N
Interstate Commerce Commission
Crew Removed From Stranded Norwegian Vessel
Boston Coast Guard reports a tug from St John New Brunswick rescued the crew of the Norwegian steamer Kings County during trouble near Seoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Coast Guard
St. John
New Brunswick
Kings County
S&toba
Asheboro Woman Mrs John Brittain Dies After Illness
Mrs John T Brittain 68 wife of the Asheboro bar dean died at 3 15 AM at Wesley Long hospital Greensboro after lengthy illness She was born Virginia Lanier of Guilford Battleground She is survived by husband two sisters three sons two daughters thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 2 30 PM Saturday from the Asheboro home with Dr C G Smith presiding Interment in Asheboro Cemetery
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Asheboro
John T. Brittain
Wesley Long Hosital
Greensboro
Virginia Lanier
Guilford Battleground
Elizabeth Highfield
Mise Bell Lanier
J. A
Spencer
Basil F
John N. Brittain
Mra
Curry Loflin
Carrie Brittain
C. G. Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Asheboro Cemetery
Azalea Described as One of Beauty in Flowering Planta
An observation notes azalea as a beautiful delicately colored flowering plant and suggests it makes a fine Christmas gift. The brief highlights the flower’s visual appeal and gifting suitability.
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WEEN
PTT
High Point Perpetual Building 6 Loan Association
B. Johnson
North Main Street
Lyle
O. K
Lyles
Mrs. Wallis Simpson
N. C. Negroes
Berry Conference
S. H. Kress and Co
Madam Ardelle
Vet Cote
Jo Nae
Dial
Tor Prem High Point Oy Rg Co
Jake Harris
the Old Hoy
John Brittain
America
Eb Lumber
TION
Horace G.ilderton, Inc
DODGE
Thomas & Denton Railro General
Fices
Allstate
SEARS
Lathaster
Gad
Ratchet
Agema Ay
High
Ginger Rogers
Ergn
James F. Hall
Long Beach
Calif
Hall
U. S
Lexington
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
Ward St
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