Tunnels on MKT Line Highlight Rocheport Point
The single bore on the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad runs at Rocheport Missouri.
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Missouri- Kansas-Texas Railroad
Rocheport, Mo
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
10
High Point Plans 2 Million in City Bonds Sale
The City of High Point will offer about 2 million dollars in bonds for sale in coming months. Of this, 1.5 million was offered earlier with bids rejected. Voters approved 850 thousand in school bonds, with at least 500 thousand to be sold soon to retire notes. The 1.5 million water and sewer bonds may be issued later, not all at once, likely after school bonds are sold. The school board has 345 thousand in notes outstanding and plans a 90 thousand fourth ward school, with 435 thousand in initial bonds likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Fourth Ward
American Legion
Friends of
James Lyon
Andrew Jackson Post
The
Legion
Dc. F. Tomlinson
Emma Blair
January 1930 births and deaths in High Point
The January 1930 report shows 77 births and 38 deaths in High Point. It compares with 95 births and 49 deaths in December and 79 births and 61 deaths in January 1929. W. M. Tucker, local registrar, mailed the data to the Raleigh vital statistics bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Raleigh
W. M. Tucker
Snow Paints Ocracoke for First Time in Years
Ocracoke reports its first snow in many years, with flakes falling during one night in late January. Children witnessed snow for the first time. Separately, Augusta, Georgia abandons an ancient fire bell after 78 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocracoke
Augusta
Minister Addresses A B M P On Rise Of Modern Business Man
Rev R I Farmer of the First M P church spoke at the High Point American Business club dinner at the country club. He outlined four traits of the modern business man including faith in fellow man, cooperation, ethics, and viewing work as part of serving humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Farmer
Civic Club
High Point American Business Club
M. P
Country Club
Arthur Fidler
Farmer
Colonial Life Insurance reports 400 percent gain in 1929
The Colonial Life Insurance Company reported a net gain in business for 1929 of over 400 percent compared with 1928, plus a 25 percent increase in total volume bringing in excess of eight and a half million dollars in force. Officers and directors were reelected, mortality favorable with death losses of 10,500 and a nine percent lapse rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Life Insurance Company
Commercial Bank
Fred N. Tate
John C., Abels
J. Elwood Cox
Herman F. Abels
M. Hauser
D. A. Stanton
Peacock and Dalton
John C. Abels
Carter Dalton
George L. Hackney
Lexington
Joseph T. Weaver
Mr. Tate
H. F. Abels
D. A .Stanton
Paul Myatt
Truck Drivers Freed in Trial for Death of Mrs Wrenn
Sam Montgomery, 16, charged with murder after Mrs T F Wrenn died when struck by a grocery delivery truck on January 17, was acquitted in municipal court. Witness described post crash measurements and Montgomery’s injuries. judge found insufficient evidence for superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Montgomery
T. F. Wrenn
Teague
Superior Court
W. C. Morris
Morris
M. C. Idol Company
Montgomery Boy
Wrenn
North Main Street
Not Likely To Have Carnival In City Again
High Point city council voted unanimously to bar any carnival sponsored by city departments. Fire Captain J R Long asked to bring the carnival to town, but council members rejected the proposal and declined all department sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
J. R. Long
Parker
Horne
GHTY BEAUTIFUL GROUP TO FORM CITY CAMPAIGN
A meeting to begin preparations for the city beautiful campaign of 1930 will be held at the Commercial club Friday at 1 30 oclock. F J Sizemore of the chamber of commerce announced that garden clubs women clubs and civic clubs should send representatives. Officials and committee chairs from last year are expected.
Upshaw Endorses Sargon In Strong Terms
Former Congressman William D. Upshaw endorses Sargon saying it restored his strength during heavy campaign periods. He cites three experiences with the medicine, noting relief from nervous debility, depletion, and general debility after use. Sargon is available at Cecil's Drug Store and Mann Drug Co. High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
William D. Upshaw
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
Congress
Upshaw
Union
Sargon
Saigon
High Point
Cecil’s
Mann Drug Co
Establishing a New Executive Group This Year
A brief outlines plans to assist in preliminary work for forming a new executive group this year. The note references coordination steps, potential members, and organizational goals without naming individuals or places. It emphasizes timely development and structured planning.
Services Held For Mrs. Bessie Jenkins
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Jenkins wife of G W Jenkins were held at Southside Baptist church with Rev O A Elmore and Rev Robert Smith officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers C A Wooten W T Apple Noah Poor A M Gerran R L Rodden and J A Clodfelter and floral attendants Misses Dollie Brown and Gladys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jenkins
G. W. Jenkins
Southside Baptist Church
O. A. Elmore
Robert Smith
Oakwood Cemetery
C. A. Wooten
W. T. Apple
Noah Poor
A. M. Gerran
R. L. Rodden
J. A. Clodfelter
Misses Dollie Brown
Gladys
Local names listed for society notices
Edwards Beulah Jarvis Martha Brown Mrs Laura Rodden and Mrs Alicea Wooten appear among community society notices listing residents and relations in a local page item.
Two Men Enlist In Navy At Station Here
The local navy recruiting station reports two February enlistees Paul H. Nance Jr. of Bowlee and Templer S. Horry of Greensboro sworn in yesterday and sent to the Hampton Roads training center for preliminary training. Applications continue to be accepted in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Paul H. Nance, Jr
Bowlee
Templer S. Horry
Greensboro
Naval Training Station
Hampton Roads
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High Point Civitan Club
W. F. Bailey
David T. Yow
Wade Marsh
W. G. Foy
Forrest Murray
Hme
Haywood Henderson
West Farris Street
Caroline
Carolina Coal and Transfer Co
Mallory St
Oak Hill
J. W. Hedrick
C. A. York
Mr. Hedrick
York
Guilford County Community Builders, Inc
A. B
Wyeth
Elwood
Colonial Life Insurance
Commercial Club
W.D. Upshaw
Adv
Equitable
W. J. Fraley
Hoop Bank Building
T Otal Resources
Perpetual Building & Loan Family of Savers
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
R.w.yiants Ice Ua da Kean Ks Bye
COR. Serer & Wrenn
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
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