Clearing City Streets as Snow Removal Rushed
City public works crews began Friday to clear downtown streets using plows and trucks. Main South Main Commerce and other thoroughfares were targeted with police traffic control to speed traffic after snowfall. Officials expect several days to a week before full clearance, with costs running into hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Public Works Department
Centennial Avenue
South Main Street
Railroad
Commerce
North Main Street
Sheraton Hotel
Commerce Street
Washington Street
High Street
Richardson Street
Wrenn Street
Post Office
Main
English
Lexington
Montlieu
E City
Estimated 356000 Women Enrolled in U.S. Colleges
A projection places the number of female students in colleges and universities across the United States at about 356,130. The figure reflects higher education enrollment trends and gender distribution within national institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Proposals for Adequate Courtroom Facilities Move Forward
Citizens debate two plans to relocate or expand court functions. A ground floor courthouse with second floor offices and third floor jail under one roof aims to end years of makeshift facilities. Critics fear debt and temporary fixes. supporters stress immediate need to protect justice quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Center
City Hall
Brotherhood Day Observance Plans Announced
Local synagogues and churches, women and service clubs and patriotic groups will join in a community wide Brotherhood Day. A mass meeting and services are planned with sermons by local clergy as a new national effort promotes Make America Safe for Differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Do You Know The Answers Want Ad Page Quiz
A Want Ad page asks five questions about local history and institutions. It seeks the president of the High Point Merchants Association the number of city fire stations and motor equipment the organization of the High Point graded school the place where High Point Baptist church was first organized and the motivating spirit behind the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Merchants Association
High Point Graded School
High Point Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Protestant unity in common tasks for good citizenship
A passage describes cooperation among Protestants Catholics and others, emphasizing mutual respect. It argues religious groups may differ in beliefs yet unite in social and community efforts essential to good citizenship. It frames shared tasks as binding despite separate rituals.
City reports seven month finances with surplus of 6029133
City records show seven month expenses of 711483 with revenues 360 short, taxes 15452 behind last year due to tax rate cut. Assets total 18129289 while liabilities amount to 12100156, leaving a surplus of 6029133 backed by capital properties and utility systems.
Gold may seek nomination for county senate seat
Thomas J. Gold Sr may enter the race for a county senator position. Greensboro area talk also mentions a Greens boro man as a possible senator candidate. Ben Cone and Julian Price are cited in speculation but neither plans to run. Gold’s entry could face little county opposition. The district typically has two senatorships with Guilford and Rockingham counties each nominating one. Gold has prior legislative service in 1913 1921 and 1927 including two special sessions. Separately 14805 pilots licensed in the U S on Jan 1 1936 up from 13949 year earlier. A U S Fisheries marked red salmon found 1300 miles away in Siberian streams 44 days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ben Cone
House
Julian Price
Gold
Guilford
Rockingham County
General Assembly
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Siberian
Interest in Auxiliary Engines for Soaring Planes Grows
Considerable interest in auxiliary engines for soaring planes is being shown in European aviation circles. The potential for extended flights and improved performance has sparked attention among pilots and manufacturers alike.
Community Valentine Campaign Aids Needy Children
High Point mobilizes volunteers for a Friday fundraiser to feed undernourished children. School officials note rising illness and cold weather increasing support needs while organizers outline committees for schools residences and publicity with headquarters at the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Hobart Bryant
W. T. Tice
R. I. Quigley
J. H. McCall
F. E. Whitescarver
Floyd Wilson
Claude Benton
Jessie Washburn
W. L. Edwards
Shelton
J. M. Harris
W. A. Harper
J.S. Forward
Earl Kearns
Tom
Holt McPherson
Dan R. Schroder
William Bailey
R. H. Sechrest
Hundreds of Farmers to Attend Crop Meet in High Point
Hundreds of farmers and seed men will attend a two day crop conference in High Point with discussions on National Crop Adjustment Land Utilization Rural Electrification Soil Conservation and state programs. The event features exhibits field trips contests ribbons and cash prizes with officials from Washington and Raleigh speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Utilization Administration
Washington
Soil Conservation Service
J. H. Stallings
North Carolina
H. H. Bennett
Department of Agriculture
State College
High Point
Guilford County
Raleigh
Hoey defends lethal gas for executions amid debate
Hoey said public sentiment favors the gas over electricity for executions. He noted some prison officials and reporters opposed the change, predicting a dark outcome after the first use. He described rapid loss of consciousness in a small room, while Dr. Burrus, who studied gas use on animals, helped push the bill authorizing lethal gas as the new method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrus
Baldwin firefighters battle car blaze near station
In Haldwin Kansas Ed Huey’s car rolled to the fire station and immediately burst into flames. Firefighters nearby prevented further damage and kept the scene under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldwin
Baldwin
Ed Huey
Vitamin A in halibut liver far exceeds cod liver oil
A study finds halibut liver contains vitamin A more than a hundred times as potent as cod liver oil. Researchers note the discovery could influence dietary sources and nutrition recommendations.
False name and address arrest misdemeanor cited
Raleigh Feb 8 Any person giving a false name and address at arrest or refusing to produce a license or to write name and address for identification is guilty of a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars or up to six months in jail. Authorities noted one man, a South Carolina resident, linked to a Charlotte case, sought for prosecution under Section 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh
Department of Revenue
Arthur Falk
Highway Safety Division
State Highway Patrol
Shelby
Kings Mountain
J. C Hutchinson
Charlotte
South Carolina
North Carolina
Highway Safety Department
Paris Library Guards Women Authors Exclusive Collection
A Paris library hosts a collection featuring books written exclusively by women. The initiative highlights female authors and promotes literary recognition within the library system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alf Soles
A. Jeffers
Mer
City Shoe Shop
N. C
W&s
Moore Co
Bridge
Wachovia Bank
Commercial Ins. & Investment CO
Roy C. Welborn
Vance M. Welborn
Brotherhood
High Point Perpetual
J. W. Conard
Federal Home Loan Bank
B. F. Johnson
Secy
SR Neest Cep
Eee
Thomas J. Gold, SR
Hoey
J. A. Hutchinson
N. B. Russell
Sheraton Shoe Repair
North Main
Beeson Hdw
Dou- Sto
Basher
Epliance
N. Main &T
Lumber
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
General Offices
High Point, N. Y
Yow
Yow’s Funeral Home
Broad and Elm Streets
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Federal Home Loan Bank System
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!