American Theater Leased To Publix Saenger People
City council approves immediate lease of the American Theater to Publix Saenger Theaters of North Carolina for five years at 8400 annually, starting December 22, with revised terms including 40 weeks of operation, city auditorium use for specific events, transfer of existing city contracts, holiday rate rights, and limits on prize fights or wrestling unless both parties agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Theater Company, Incorporated
Publix-Saenger Theaters of North Carolina, Incorporated
American Theater
Publix
Aeade A
Publix-Saenger
Publix-Saenger Company
Four Cases Heard By High Point City Court
High Point municipal court disposed of four cases in about an hour. G. W. Robinson received four months on the county roads at hard labor for violating the prohibition law. Sterling Boggs was fined 10 and costs for assault. I. H. Harris was released on court costs after being charged with drunken and disorderly conduct. The case against J. C. Brown for issuing a worthless check was not pressed with leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Lewis E. Teague
G. W. Robinson
Sterling Boggs
Aault
I. H. Harris
J. C. Brown
City holds ownership duty for building exterior and steam plant
The city may require improvements but remains responsible for maintaining the building’s exterior and operating the steam heating plant.
Salvation Army appeals for money and clothes to aid needy
Adjutant John O Beirne at Salvation Army headquarters asks for cash and apparel to relieve suffering caused by today’s weather. He notes many families have already appealed and expects more requests as resources are stretched. Officials distributed clothing fuel and food to the hungry while beds were provided to transients at 801 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’beirne
Salvation Army
O’beirne
South Main Street
No Presbyterian Services Tonight at First Presbyterian
Inclement weather forces cancellation of prayer meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr. Charles Haddon Nappers announced the closure for tonight, noting safety and scheduling concerns for parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Haddon Nappers
Czechoslovak Radio Critics Demand More Jazz
Radio listeners in Czechoslovakia protest excess lectures and agricultural reports from the government and call for more light entertainment including jazz. Citizens urge balance and more variety in broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Johnson Sworn In As City Councilman Without Show
Johnson T. C. Johnson replacing W. A. Davis was sworn in as High Point city council member for the second ward last night without public ceremony. The meeting proceeded with routine business as officials discussed franchise terms, a gravel pit purchase, a $7000 emergency relief appropriation, and a timber-cutting committee. Parker elected mayor pro tem following Davis’s departure after a High Point Supreme Court ruling confirming Johnson’s 13 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Johnson
W. A. Davis
Second Ward
High Point City
City Hall
C. A. York
North Carolina Public Service Company
West
Lexington Avenue
S. C. Clark
A. S. Parker
Knox
A. §. Parker
State Supreme Court
State of
North Carolina
D. L. Bouldin
Superior Court
Mr. Johnson
City approves compromise in Pickett suit with surety
City council authorized a $5,000 settlement in the High Point case against Maryland Casualty Company, the Pickett estate executor, and the former city manager. City Attorney Haworth to sign judgment. negotiations to close. The suit sought $9,200 alleged shortage, with parts disputed, to be reimbursed by the surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Maryland Casualty Company
Baltimore
Ccty
R. L. Pickett
Horace Haworth
Christmas Cantata by First Methodist Choir Sunday
The First Methodist Protestant church choir presents the Christmas cantata The Adoration by Nevin during the vesper service at 5 PM Sunday December 21. Soloists and choir members from the congregation perform the set pieces and harmonies celebrating the nativity.
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First M. P
Nevin
First Methodist Protestant Church
Forsyth Alleys to Bowl King Pin Tonight
The Forsyth Alleys will visit the King Pin bowling alley for a Piedmont League match tonight at eight o clock. No cancellation notice had been received from Winston despite poor roads from snow.
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Forsyth Alleys
King Pin
King Pin Bowling
King Pin Club
Winston
Prayer Service Tonight Postponed at Wesley Memorial
The mid week prayer service at Wesley Memorial Church has been postponed due to the snowstorm. No rescheduled date was provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Patriotism of Peace sermon at American Legion meeting
Rev. A B Conrad, pastor of the First Baptist, addressed the American Legion at the legion hall on 110 East Washington. He defined patriotism as devotion to county welfare and law, citing Leonidas Washington and Hobson, and urged daily patriotism with faith in God and qualified leadership. Capt Bruce Carraway noted doubts a bill on adjusted compensation certificates would pass soon. The meeting drew a large crowd.
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A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
American Legoon
Legion Hall
East Washington Street
Conrad
Leonidas
Thermopylae
Washington
Valley Forge
Hobson
Santiago
America
Bruce Carraway
Legion
Woman recounts brutal chokehold by husband in snow
A local woman and her nine year-old son trudged through deep snow to 513 Chestnut Street seeking help from Adjutant John O Beirne after she says her husband choked her, threw her to the floor, and endangered her life. Adjutant O Beirne sheltered them and Salvation Army officials began locating her relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant John O’beirne
Chestnut Street
O’beirne
Salvation Army
Central Friends Postpone Meeting
Weather forces postponement of the mid week supper program at Central Friends church annex. The monthly meeting and all classes are also postponed until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church Annex
Meeting Postponed at First Methodist Church
Weather forces postponement of the midweek fellowship supper for church members. Rev. R. I. Farmer announced the 6 45 pm gathering is canceled tonight at the First Methodist Protestant church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Protestant Church
R. I. Farmer
Nevada Turkeys Suffer Low Prices For Holiday Market
Nevada turkey producers reported another weak holiday market with prices at low levels for the second year in a row. Marketer agents noted buyers offered limited bids as supply remained ample across the western region of Reno and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Nevada
Stockholders Annual Meeting at The Commercial National Bank
The Commercial National Bank High Point NC calls its stockholders annual meeting for January 13 1931 at 10 a m in the Directors Room. Election of Directors and other business to be transacted. Signed H MARRINER Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial National Bank
High Point
N.C
Euch
Co. H. Marriner
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Charles Theater Company
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
Mazda
General Electric
Westinghouse
Register Now
Industrial Electric Company
East Russell Street
Britt Electric Company
Wrenn Street
Bryant Electric Company
Clinard Electric Company
College Street
Johnson
Council Chamber
Pickett
Ful
Lord
J. H. Allred
Arthur Fidler
C. L. Gray, Jr
J. H. Walker
Kathleen Stimson
Vera Smith
Minnie Hoerrell
Denyce McAdams
Mary Adams
Mary Koonce
Elizabeth Welch
A. M. Rankin
James Ellington
Ernestine Voncannon
Norman Fidler
J. H. Mourane
William Ferree
Mr. Dellinger
Stickler
INE
Vicar
Charlie Hodgin
Spencer’s Taxi & Transfer
E. J. Deane
Johnson Street
N. C
Carolina Coal & Transfer Company
DR. Conrad
First Baptist
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad Street
W. Broad
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage Coo
Central Friends
Birds Top Market
Stockholders Annual Meeting
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol V.pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Piedmont B & L
Piedmont Building
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Geo. A. Matton
Pres
Ww. C. Col
Sec’y-Treas
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