Red Cross Will Hold Annual Meeting Tonight
W M York of Greensboro renowned attorney and juvenile court judge will deliver the principal address at the High Point chapter American Red Cross annual meeting at the Sheraton hotel at 7 30 this evening. Annette D Coltrane says reports on flood area work will be presented with officer elections and past year results reviewed under C E Diffendale. Thomas W Sprinkle will have a key role as the session is open to members and interested citizens.
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W. M. York
Greensboro
High Point
American Red Cross
Sheraton Hotel
C. E. Diffendale
Thomas W. Sprinkle
The
Red Cross
Alsobrooks Named Scoutmaster for 1937 at First Baptist
The Troop s of First Baptist church elected J. E. Alsobrooks as Scoutmaster for 1937 and named Murray A. Miller as assistant Scoutmaster. District Commissioner H. E. Newland led the meeting with Henry Grady Owens G. L. Asbury T. B. Dodamead and John Austin in attendance.
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First Baptist Church
J. E. Alsobrooks
Murray A. Miller
H. E. Newland
Henry Grady Owens
G. L. Asbury
T. BE. Dodamead
John Austin
Dr Robert E Speer to lead preaching mission in Greensboro
Greensboro announces a preaching mission by Dr Robert E Speer secretary of the foreign mission board of the Northern Presbyterian church. The event is set for April 15 and 16 and is organized through the local Ministerial association.
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Greensboro
Robert E. Speer
Foreign Mission Board
The
Northern Presbyterian Church
Wildlife protection urged on Deep River farms
E V Floyd of the Soil Conservation Service urges farmers in Deep River to protect wildlife through habitat and food sources. He highlights planting millet, peas, lespedezas, coralberry, privet and dogwood to provide year round food and cover while reducing erosion on cooperators' farms.
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Deep River
E. V. Floyd
Soil Conservation Service
High Point
Mr. Floyd
Floyd
Donations to Flood Relief tapering off in High Point area
Donations to the Red Cross flood relief fund show a continuing but diminishing flow from High Point citizens and neighboring communities. The local drive, which had surpassed its goal, lists extensive support from individuals, churches, and area businesses, with a total of 9,547.68 reported.
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Red Cross
High Point
Annette D. Coltrane
William Carl Hunt
American Red Cross
Admiral Grayson
Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
Ohio
Mississippi
H. Gordon
Scienes
Oak Hill Friends Sunday School
Jamestown M. EB. Church
Burlington Mills Co
Seeness
D. C. Brown Curbnavaventns
H. R. Walden
Irving H. D. Smith
High Point Overall
Bertha Fulbright
Ada Blair School
Sheraton Hotel
Royal Campbell Orchestra
Ebbin Wee Neeen
Hayworth Roland Panel Company
Ruth Kennedy Settgnass
Plorence Starnes
Blanche Milligan
Ae Ewe
B. A. White
R. M. Clodfelter Beenked
Davie Ellis
Cloverdale Ee
E. J. Peace
A. G. Halli
J. J. Hamlin Debded
E. L. Bowman
G. L. Robbins
I. C. Smith
Gaavainens
Charles
Richard Hayworth
M. H. Barthmater
J. J. Hackett
Clyde and &. D. Griffith
J. A. Bowers
Andrews-Cooper Lumber Company
Post Office Receipts Slightly Down in High Point
High Point postal receipts show a small January decline from last year with $18,552.56 in December and $18,010.10 in January 1936. Postmaster 8 C Clark cites overall business slow January but expects a pickup this month.
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High Point
8. C. Clark
Clark
Fire at Mae's Dining Room Causes Smoke but No Damage
Firefighters were summoned about 7:30 PM to Mae's Dining Room on South Main Street for heavy chimney smoke. The blaze was confined to the furnace area and no damage occurred. The Andrew Jackson Post American Legion will hold a meeting at city hall tonight at 7:30 led by Commander J. E. Thomas.
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Mae
South Main Street
Legion
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
City Hall
J. E. Thomas
Cox Family Attends Funeral at Pleasant Ridge Church
Mr and Mrs P V Cox and daughter Mary Frances Cox with Mrs Robert Stetson attend the funeral this afternoon for Mr Coxs sister in law at Pleasant Ridge church near Ramseur.
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P. V. Cox
Mall
Mary Frances Cox
Robert Stetson
Mr. Cox
Pleasant Ridge Church
Ramseur
Yadkin County Sues High Point Over Hydro Electric Plant
Yadkin County files a suit in Walford Superior Court seeking to restrain High Point from building a hydro electric dam on the Yadkin river. It alleges vast inundation of county land, tax impact, highway damage, and questions the project’s necessity and federal grant validity.
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Yadkin
High Point
Greensboro
Yadkin County
J. Paul Williamson
Duke Power Company
Yadkin River
Shore
Pant
Gasoline Prices Rise Half-Cent Across Nation
A national oil company ordered a uniform half-cent increase in gasoline, with all dealers reporting the price hike. Gasoline now sells for 22 1/2 cents per gallon across markets.
Fourteen Sent From Here to Higher Court in Four Sessions
The local municipal court bound fourteen defendants to Guilford superior court on nineteen felony charges over the past four sessions. Only a few could post bond. many remain in Greensboro jails. Defendants include Carl Parks larceny Dorothy Parks receiving stolen property Helen Anderson receiving stolen property Willie Harris receiving stolen property Walter Carno Johnson breaking entering and larceny. Other bound defendants: Jack Repass embezzlement W.A. Brown embezzlement Clyde Young hit and run Louise Joyner assault with deadly weapon Charlie Thomas breaking entering and larceny Earl Duddy criminal assault Ray Owens arson Arthur Foster criminal assault.
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Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Richard Harris
Carl Parks
Dorothy Parks
Helen Anderson
Willie Harris
Walter Carno Johnson
Jack Repass
W.A. Brown
Clyde Young
Louise Joyner
Charlie Thomas
Earl Dowdy
Ray Owens
Arthur Foster
Divorces Granted at One-Week Municipal Court Session
Judge Lewis E Teague convened a special term and adjourned to 9 am, clearing the civil docket. Four divorces were granted on grounds of more than two years separation: Lorene Goins Young from Jerry Cleo Young, Clyde E Douglas from Della L Douglas, Johnnie Brice Cox from Lonnie Hayes Cox, and A V Guyer from Lucille Guyer. The D Roy Wright Plumbing and Heating company was awarded 42 16 from Dr BE M Taylor.
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Lewis E. Teague
Municipal Court
Lorene Goins Young
Jerry Cleo Young
Clyde E. Douglas
Della L. Douglas
Johnnie Br
Koonce Named to Head Board of Methodist Church
A. J. Koonce was elected chairman of the board of stewards at the First Methodist Protestant church, replacing J. C. Whitesell who resigned due to frequent travel. F. R. Aulman was chosen as assistant chairman, taking over from Koonce. The piece closes with humorous notes for young flyers about dancing with a fairy and seeking instructor advice.
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J. C. Whitesell
1St M. P. Church
A. J. Koonce
First Methodist Protestant Church
Whitesell
F. R. Aulman
Mr. Koonce
Sophie Tucker
Interest on the Amount Since May 10 1936
An archival note states interest accrues on the principal from May 10 1936. The record mentions calculation method and dates but no final total or recipient.
Groundhog Sees Shadow Predicts Six More Weeks Of Cold
The groundhog Brother Groundhog emerged from his den at High Point and saw his shadow, signaling six additional weeks of cold weather. Observers note the creature retreated back inside, delaying any early spring.
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Brother Groundhog
Woodchuck
Oldtimers
Groundhog
Local Scouts Host Food and Clothing Drive Saturday
Boy Scouts in the High Point area plan a house to house canvass Saturday morning to collect canned goods and clothing to fill half a freight car for flood victims in Louisville. Scouts meet at 8:30 at listed churches and schools as assignments are arranged on arrival.
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High Point
Louisville
First Reformed Church
Main Street
Wesley Memorial Church
Presbyterian Church
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Rites Held For Mrs Pearl Johnson At Local Church
Funeral services for Mrs Pearl Johnson 45 wife of N C Johnson longtime citizen and church leader were held Monday at 2 30 pm at the Main Street M E Church. Rev J P Hipps and Rev W B Davis officiated with large attendance. Choir songs included Wonderful Peace In the Sweet Bye and Bye and Abide With Me. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
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Pearl Johnson
N. C. Johnson
Lindsay Street
Main Street
M. E
J. P. Hipps
W. B. Davis
Winston-Salem
Fielding Kearns
Faithful Workers Class
Mrs. Johnson
Woman's Missionary Society
Carl Wright
R. A. Wilson
N. B H. Russell
Reitzel Pitts
J. R. McDonald
A. A. Ridge
Mr .Johnson
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Smithdeal resigns as local realty and insurance manager
G Curtis Smithdeal announces resignation from the Smithdeal Realty and Insurance office here after four years as manager. He plans to start his own real estate business, opening offices soon under the name G Curtis Smithdeal and detailing an upcoming staff and location.
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Smithdeal
G. Curtis Smithdeal
Smithdeal Realty and Insurance Company
Smithden Realty and Insurance Company
G. Curtis Smith
Airports in the United States rise to 2342 total
On January 1 1937 the United States counted 2342 airports and landing fields in operation with 705 partially or fully lighted for night use according to an official Bureau of Air Commerce release.
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United States
Bureau of Air Commerce
North Carolina Ranks Second in U S Wood Furniture Output
A Department of Commerce report shows North Carolina in 1935 as the nation’s second largest wood furniture producer. New York leads overall, with North Carolina strongest in bedroom and dining room furniture, while living room output lags behind. The data compare state by state and year over year performance.
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New York
North Carolina
United States
Department of Commerce
J. T. Ryan
Southern Manufacturers Association
New York State
Tar Heel
Indiana
Illinois
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Michigan
California
Ohio
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
U. S
Boiler Explosion Fatal to Three at Vinson Sawmill
The Vinson sawmill boiler blast near Autreyville killed Thomas Williams instantly and serious injuries forced Marshall Hall Leamon Draughon to Fayetteville hospital where they died. Fleet Tanner suffered severe scalds as workers prepared to start the day.
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Autreyville
Vinson
Marshall Hall
Leamon Draughon
Fayetteville
Thomas Williams
Fleet Tanner
Multilingual Hostesses Required for Dutch Airlines
Dutch Airlines will hire hostesses who share general qualifications with American lines and must speak at least four languages. The requirement highlights the airline’s emphasis on international service and communication across diverse passenger profiles.
Local Office Secures Jobs in January Report
The Carolina State Employment office states 22 percent of positions were filled in January with 129 permanent placements. Of total openings, 15 were in public jobs and the rest in private industry. Last week the office secured 60 placements across private, public, and 27 permanent roles, and hopes two school age boys may work on Saturday afternoons.
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Carolina State Employmece
Irene
J W Mc Club SP Speech Highlights Traffic Safety
J W Mc Club SP speaker J W Mc, superintendent of the police department, addressed the noon gathering. He stressed education and enforcement, noting most traffic accidents occur on streets and citing taxi cab and truck incidents. Silas B Casey presided over the meeting.
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J. W
Tolé Tan Club
Silas B. Casey
Air travel safety questions after deadly year
A battered year for aviation saw fatal incidents raise concerns about safety and passenger protection. Officials note a 31 percent rise in fatalities and discuss broader implications for industry oversight and travel confidence.
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RED Cross Meeting
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
North Main
B. Diffendale
High Point Chapter
City Shoe Shop West Commerce
Piedmont
Building & Loan Association Wachovia Bank
Geo. A. Matton
Tres
W. C. Idol
A. M. Richardson
Ass't
Sec
y.Treas
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Red Cross Chapter
Post Office
Mr. Shore
Teague
Koonce
Ruby Taylor
Amos 'N' Andy
Elinor Harriott
Palm Springs
Calif
Johnson
N.C
Ieee
N. Main B
W. Tl. York
A. M. Swalm
J.W. McClub SP
Madame America
Grocery Main & Highway
Parm & Gene's
English Street
North Main Street
Otside City Limits
Ward &T
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