Highsmith Defends So-Called Frills In North Carolina Schools
Dr. J Henry Highsmith Raleigh state director of instruction denounces cuts in school funding warning of a lost generation if teachers morale declines. He cautions against hiring cheaper less trained staff and urges facing the payment needed to sustain civilization through education.
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North Carolina
J. Henry Highsmith
Raleigh
Division of Instruction
Dr. Highsmith
Highsmith
Building Material Exhibits Open To Public In Evening
The tenth annual convention of the Carolinas Retail Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association features a dozen national lines on display at the Sheraton hotel. Exhibits will be open to the public this afternoon and evening from 4 30 to 10 30, with Friday afternoon as a fallback viewing option for those who miss the evening visit. Victor W Wheeler secretary urged homeowners and building fans to inspect the displays.
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Carolinas
Sheraton Hotel
Victor W. Wheeler
Schools must offer essential courses, not frills say leaders
Dr Higheamith urged NC high schools to provide essential, citizenship focused education, rejecting views that schooling should be limited to basics. The talk, introduced by T Wingate Andrews and highlighted by junior high musicians and dances by Vesta Copeland and Catherine Lowdermilk, drew applause.
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North Carolina
Higheamith
Warden Lawes
T. Wingate Andrews
R. E B. Ranson
Vesta Copeland
Catherine Lowdermilk
Daughters of Wesley Class Holds Monthly Meeting
The Calvary M E church Daughters of Wesley class met Monday evening for a business session chaired by president Verna Williams followed by a social hour. Refreshments were served to 30 guests.
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Daughters OF Wesley
Calvary M. FE
the Church
Verna Williams
Railroads Highlight Economic Role at Rotary Club Meet
U A Kirkman former High Point r ailroad executive addressed the Rotary Club detailing rail lines impact on citizens wallets and banks. He cited January 1933 carloadings down sharply from 1930 and 1931, noted government loans to railroads, and urged improved traffic and favorable legislation as remedies.
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O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Rotary Club
Railway Age
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Roosevelt
Kirkman
Fred Flagler
Bonner Thompson
Wilmington
Sam Collier
Hery Fries
Winston-Salem
Cleve Thayer
Tom Barnes
Francis White
Asheboro
Joe Vann
Charlotte
J. Henry Highsmith
Raleigh
Fred Thomas
Mrs. Sarah Ann Patterson Dies in Randolph County
Mrs. Sarah Ann Patterson aged 70, mother of Mrs. O. R. York, died at her home near Ramseur after a brief illness with influenza and heart disease. Born in Randolph County, she lived all her life in the area and is survived by her son C. L. Patterson of Asheboro and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at Patterson's Grove Church, where she was a faithful member since childhood.
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Sarah Ann Patterson
O. R. York
Ramseur
Patterson
Randolph County
John and Sibyll Hardin
Insurance Claim Adjustment Service Is Established Here
An office of McEachern and McEachern, independent claim adjusters, opens at room 202 Wachovia Bank building to handle fire, casualty and auto claims across the state. M. McEachern administers the western half while his brother, John B. McEachern Jr., runs the Raleigh eastern division from the new office.
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McEachern and McEachern
Raleigh
Wachovia Bank
M. McEachern
McEachern
John 8. McEachern
Teeth Comfort Paste Improves Fit and Breath Freshness
A paste product prompts better denture fit and odor control. It claims to reduce slipping, provide secure retention, and keep teeth feeling natural with improved bite and fresh breath for wearers.
Mercury Records February Low At 7 Degrees In High Point
The official thermometer fell to 7 degrees between 7 and 8 this morning, setting a February low record for the High Point weather bureau. At 6:45 it was 9 degrees before dropping, with water pipes frozen and radiators bursted. The cold snap followed a rapid late yesterday decline.
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High Point Weather Bureau
A. B. Horney
The Gas Saving Claims Of A Model T Ford
C M Von Cannon Jr recounts buying a cheap early Ford and trying the farmer’s gas saving upgrades. He claims the cylinder head, carburetor and piston rings cut gas use by a third a half and three fifths, yet after five miles he drained two gallons.
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Asheboro
C. M. von Cannon, Jr
Mr. von Cannon
Lizzie
City Wins Assessments Case Over Three Year Limit
Chief Justice Walter P. Stacy upholds High Point street assessment liens as collectible beyond the three year limit. The Supreme Court ruling holds the 1915 act creates a ten year lien, making past due installments recoverable despite later statute changes.
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Walter P. Stacy
North Carolina Supreme Court
Enterprise
North Carolina
Supreme Court OF North Carolina
City OF
High Point
J. W. Clinard
Harding, J
Guilford
Act of Assembly
Seskie
Schank
Asheville
N. C
S. E
Drainage District
Dunn
Mrs Sechrest Reports Ripe Tomatoes From Flower House
Mrs H O Sechrest of South Main street extension said she served ripe tomatoes last night. She grew the tomatoes in a flower house on her property.
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H. O. Sechrest
South Main Street
Relief for piles with Peterson's Ointment claims
An advertisement extols Peterson's Ointment as a fast remedy for itching burning and soreness from piles. It promises relief in minutes and cure after days of faithful use, selling at 34 cents a box.
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Peterson
Cel Peterton
Dept
Baltimore
Lowe Wins $300 Verdict in York Car Collision Suit
A municipal court jury awarded George W. Lowe Inc $300 against former mayor C A York for damages to an automobile in a collision at the Colonial Drive and Council Street intersection. York’s counter claim for personal injuries was rejected. trial began yesterday and concluded before 3 o clock with lunch breaks.
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George W. Lowe, Inc
C. A. York
York
Colonial Drive
Council Street
Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Mr. York
Burrus Recovering After Severe Influenza Attack
Dr John T Burrus president of the state board of health is recovering from a severe influenza attack that kept him in hospital for over two weeks He was up and about today though still weak and expects to resume duties soon after his illness seasons in the hospital context
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John T. Burrus
State Board of Health
New Supply of Rat Poison On Sale At City Hall
Dr W J McAnally announced a fresh supply of rat poison arriving for sale at City Hall Saturday at 9 am. Officials say the previous poison worked well and plan more distribution to curb a spring rat threat to chickens and food stores.
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W. J. McAnally
Lumber And Building Material Dealers Open 10th Carolinas Convention
About 100 representatives gather for the tenth annual Carolinas Retail Lumber and Building Material Dealers association session at the Sheraton hotel. Frank L. Campbell of Masonite and Horace Russell of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board address the opening, with remarks on cooperation and selling as the key to business success. Continued on page eleven.
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Frank L. Campbell
Horate Russell
Carolinas Association
Carolinas Retail Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association
Sheraton Hotel
Ad Frank L. Campbell
Chicago
Masonite Corporation
Horace Russell
Atlanta
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Der
H. M. Armentrout
Liston Pope
Wesley Memorial Church
W. B. McEwen
McEwen Lumber Company
J. C. Cautlin
Rock Hill
8. C
Armentrout
Victor W. Wheeler
Charlotte
Wheeler
Campbell
Y W C A Annual Meeting Set At First Presbyterian
The High Point Y W C A will hold its annual meeting tonight at 6 45 at the First Presbyterian church. New directors will be elected and dinner will be served. The session is open to men and women with Mrs M J Wrenn presiding and brief talks on Y W C A work to follow.
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High Point
First Presbyterian Church
M. J. Wrenn
Thessociation
Bombay Man Seeks Rights for New Automatic Yarn Sizing Machine
A Bombay India inquiry to J Leslie Andrews of Elliott and Myers asks for information on a newly patented automatic yarn singeing machine and agency rights for all of India. The firm has received several requests from American manufacturers after successful tests, but this is the first distant inquiry.
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Bombay
India
J. Leslie Andrews
Elliott and Myers, Inc
Biggs Seeks 225 Shares Value In Bank Suit
John D. Biggs as receiver for the Commercial National Bank of High Point filed in federal court to recover 225 shares of bank stock valued at 22 500 dollars from Rosa W. Redding executrix of the estate of J P Redding. The action seeks judgment for 22 500 dollars based on the stock held by the estate.
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Greensboro
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank
High Point
Rosa W. Redding
J. P. Redding
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Presh Daily
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Gover H. Jones
Thos. W. Sprinkle
Henry Hoyt
Self, Bagby, Aiken & Patrick
Clem
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R. L. Foust
Walter E. Crissman
Geo. Lowe
Eczema
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