Pair Of Gas Thieves Sentenced To Roads
Two Jamestown youths George Ellington and Robah Garrett 22 were caught siphoning gasoline from a parked car in Emerywood. After their auto overturned near Kivett Road they were jailed on larceny charges with Garrett facing reckless driving. each received eight months in municipal court.
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Jamestown
Emerywood
Kivett
George Ellington
Robah Garrett
Pmerywood
Washington
Garrett
Colored woman bound over on bigamy charge
Ethel Legrand, a colored woman, waived preliminary hearing on a bigamy count in municipal court and was bound over to the Superior court with bond set at 500. Judge Lewis E Teague held probable cause for sending the case to the higher court. Grover Etheridge faced disorderly conduct charges and was ordered to stay away from Sallie Etheridge and Garland Watson’s establishment. Leroy Fowler charged with larceny of a bicycle wheel and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Legrand
Lewis E. Teague
Grover Etheridge
Sallie Etheridge
Garland Watson
Leroy Fowler
Pamphlet Warns Workers Against Communists Here
A city pamphlet circulated last night urges Industrial Workers Association members to shun Communistic influence and claims a ten member committee will investigate local IWA conditions. Signed only as Your Friends and Fellow Workers, the pamphlet presents itself as the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Workers Association
I. W
Drug firm fire cited in court records with suspensions
Eight month suspended sentence for fire at Matton Drug Company with three year good behavior term. Docket lists fines for drunkenness and liquor violations, suspensions, license restrictions, and orders to attend Sunday school and seek legitimate employment. Multiple defendants face fines costs and suspended terms including driving bans and probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matton Drug Company
F. T. Trogden
Carl Trotter
T. A. Brown
Bri. H. Pendry
Walter Shuler
CC. E. Swing
Conta
Rosa Scott
Costa
EF. H. Pendry
Costes
Ruth Williames
Russell Craighn
M. C. Braswell
Tesue
Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed for A Wade Marsh
Greensboro reports A Wade Marsh a High Point manufacturer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities at 40289.47 with 29273 secured. Assets appear at 4353.42 and 8828 unsecured. Case referred to referee Kenneth Brim.
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Greensboro
A. Wade Marsh
High Point
Kenneth Brim
Suffolk student Jape Rawls to return to Elon College
Jape Rawls Sr. of Suffolk Virginia visits during mid winter holidays with cousin Harry Morrill and plans to return to Elon College where he is a student on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jape Rawls, Sr
J. C. Rawls
Suffolk
Harry Morrill
Elon College
Rama internal medicine for rheumatism cures disease cause
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from uric acid and poisons in the liver and blood. It promotes Rama as an internal remedy that cleanses these toxins, unlike external treatments, and promises joint relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
School support a subject of talk by W H Sullivan
W H Sullivan of Greensboro urged High Point Lions to exceed state minimum school standards. He criticized the state equalization board for limiting local expenditures and outlined three financing methods. Sullivan linked longer terms and better staffing to efficiency and backed the Buy American plan. Lions International Governor Charles Hatton will visit Winston-Salem February 16 and local clubs will join the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sullivan
Greensboro
Lions Clubs
High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
Sullivan
State Equalization Board
North Carolina
Equalization Board
Lions International
Chas. Hatton
Winston-Salem
Oak Hill Betterment Club Meeting Addresses Civic Aid
Oak Hill Betterment club met at the old Oak Hill school house with speakers including G. Daniel Robert Brockett and Mr Doggett. Daniel criticized home loan banks as useless to borrowers while Brockett urged aid for all classes during the current economic crisis. The group adopted by laws and a constitution under President R J Hodgin with CC Craver as secretary.
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G. Daniel
Robert Brockett
Doggett
Oak Hill
Daniel
R. J. Hodgin
CC. H. Craver
Jordan speaks at Salem College Founders Day
The Rev. Ray Jordan of High Point addressed Salem College students during Founders Day activities in Winston-Salem. The morning program featured a talk on greatness and an entertainment segment with visiting alumnae. Other events included a mothers tea, a dinner, and an alumnae association meeting to elect officers.
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Winston-Salem
Ray Jordan
High Point
Salem College
Winston-Salem Alumnae Association
Merchants Association Directors Meet at Elwood Hotel
Directors of the High Point Merchants Association met at the Elwood hotel last night at seven o'clock. President D. A. Dowdy presided as eight directors discussed sales tax but took no definite action.
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High Point Merchants Association
Elwood Hotel
D. A. Dowdy
High Point Reports 7976 City Buildings in Survey
Chief A B Horney in a report to the National Board of Fire Underwriters presents a city survey showing 7 976 total structures in High Point with 6 740 frame 1 068 brick and stone and smaller counts for reinforced concrete fireproof iron clad concrete block and rock. The 1932 fires totaled 267 with most in frame buildings and 240 alarms for other incidents. House inspections found hazards such as bridged fuse plugs cluttered closets and shingle roofs.
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High Point
Horney
Buckskin the Bronco Pony in Canyon Narrow Escape
J A Coltrane relays a tale about Buckskin a swift bronco pony aiding hunters near the Grand Canyon Arizona. A wedge shaped narrows the canyon to 150 feet wide and 300 feet deep as Buckskin outpaces dogs and forces a deer to leap the chasm, then turns back before falling.
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J. A. Coltrane
Mr. Coltrane
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Dan Smith
Frank
Dan
Buckskin
High Point Fire Loss for January Tops 6 Thousand
City monthly fire report shows January loss totaling 6382.80 dollars with 21 alarms and 15 boxes pulled. Buildings at risk valued 32000, contents at risk 8400, with insurance covering most losses. 12 phone calls and 6 boxes pulled for calls. Two to seven diverse hazards led to fires. 4442 residential inspections recorded. largest permit issued to G H Kearns for renovation at 148 South Main worth 1700.
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High Point
A. B. Horney
G. H. Kearns
South Main
J. B. Grogan
Doris Street
M. J. Taylor
Ennis Street
Roy C. Welborn
Lexington Avenue
Carter
Mrs Evelyn Gill Dies At Daughter's Home In Archdale
Mrs Evelyn G Gill died at her daughter Miss Catherine Gill’s Archdale home this morning at 11 45 after a four to five day illness. Born September 26 1861 in Alexandria she moved to the city about 20 years ago and lived with her daughter. She is survived by daughter Catherine Gill son N J Gill and seven grandchildren. Interment is in Oakwood cemetery with funeral at Miss Gill’s home tomorrow at 11 conducted by Rev E M Jones and Rev W T Albright. Mrs Gill was active in religious civic affairs and the death was a shock to friends. Mrs Roy Johnson is ill with influenza at 301 Best street.
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Evelyn G. Gill
Catherine Gill
Archdale
Gill
Alexandria
8. E
Catherine Newcomb Gulick
N. J. Gill
Oakwood Cemetery
Services Held for A. R. Patterson in Yadkin County
Funeral services for A. R. Patterson were held at Forbush Friends church Yadkin County with Rev. Chas. H. Hutchens and others officiating. Patterson, 23, died in Salisbury when his truck collided with a street car. He and his wife lived at 302 Best Street High Point was among attendees including American Bakers Company staff. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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A. R. Patterson
Forbush Friends Church
Yadkin County
Chas. H. Hutchens
Ellis Norman
Harkie
High Point
American Bakeries Company
Salisbury
Best Street
City
Groundhog Day History Traced By High Point Kiwanians
High Point Kiwanians explore Groundhog Day history with Thomas W. Sprinkle highlighting Candlemass customs and proverbs about winter. The talk covers the Cree origin of groundhog and old beliefs linking Candlemas weather to the coming year, plus humorous club member predictions.
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High Point
Sprinkle
Devonshire
R. K. Young
R. T. Amos
A. E. Tate
New Baptist Church
Sheraton Hotel
Grayson
L. C. Matton
R. J. Spearman
Boy Soloist S W Taylor Jr Sings With High Point Choir
The 11 year old son of a former NC Methodist conference president remains a soloist with the A Capella choir directed by Professor B E Stimson at High Point College. The piece marks his third season with the group noted for a strong state record.
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S. W. Taylor, Jr
North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference
BE. B. Stimson
High Point College
City of Hickory Rises in World Elevation Record
A U S Geodetic Survey crew fixed Hickory altitude at 1164 12 feet this week, exactly half a foot higher than 25 years ago, boosting the city’s standing.
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Hickory
United States Geodetic Survey
Guilford College Choir Delivers Morning Concert at Local High School
The Guilford College choir directed by Professor Max Noah performed for local high school students in a two part program of songs sung without accompaniment. Featured soloists included Miss Jewell Conrad and Mrs. Max Noah. The group plan to sing again Sunday at Friends Church at 7 30.
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Guilford College
Max Noah
Department of
Lovely Garden
Clarence Dickinson
Henry William
Vega
Albert Kranz
John Sebastian Bach
Mary
Miss Jewell Conrad
God
David Hugh Jones
Samuel Richard Gaines
R. Nathaniel Dett
F. Melius Christiansen
Noah
Friends Church
Medical Society Dinner Highlights Two Addresses
Guill ford County Medical Society held a dinner meeting at the King Cotton hotel last night. Dr. R A Schoonover, president, presided. Dr B E Rhudy spoke on Diagnosis of Duodenal Ulcers with lantern slides. Dr R Lyday presented Obliteration of Chronic Empyema Cavities with X ray findings.
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R. Lyday
B. E. Rhudy
Guillford County Medical Society
King Cotton Hotel
R. A. Schoonover
Dr. Rhudy
Dr. Lyday
Lyday
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Perry
City Shoe Shop
Commerce
Piedmont Ins. & Realty Co
College St
N. L. Garner
Agency
Occidental Life Insurance Company
Commercial Bank
Fire and Automobile Insurance Mutual Ins
Rowland
Mer
Main St
High Point Ice & Coal Co
Purity Coal CO
W. G. Bridges
Carolina Jan Warehouse
G. Ray Jordan
Ass’n
Elwood
Evelyn Gill
Roy Johnson
Ruby
Thrifty
W. Sprinkle
P. E. Lindley
Whiz
Charlie Spencer
Dc. C. Robbins
University of N. C
Dan W. Hayworth
John Sheloff
Asheboro
Ll. R. Terry
W. F. Pleming
Santa Claus
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Schultheiss
Dan W. Smith
C. &. Groves
Dr. Hicks
Mr. Merritt
R. H. Sechrest
the High School
Medical Society
Eckerd
Bayer
Parke Davis
Whitman
Nunnally
Valentine Candies
Gillette Blades
Ade
Caldwell’s
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