Public hearing urged on High Point civil service bill
Local business leaders call for a public hearing on civil service proposed for High Point. Telegrams to Representative Pickens urged a hearing in Raleigh while Chamber of Commerce leaders also sought action. Proponents consider amendments including minority party representation and a paid secretary up to 250 dollars monthly.
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Pickens
High Point
Ra T. Pickens
Indus
O. Arthur Kirkman
American Business Club
Amos RK. Kearns
Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh
Friends of Life
Democratic Executive Committee
Com
Coy Odell Held For Robbery In City
Coy Odell, 29, of Thomasville, held on robbery charge with bond set at 750 dollars. Police report Odell was a companion of Hughes, Nance, and Kirkman in a $1.56 robbery at 210 Randolph Street and 715 Chestnut Street, with hearings before Judge Lewis Teague in municipal court planned tomorrow.
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Coy Odell
Thomasville
Hughes
Randolph Street
Worth Nance
Chestnut Street
Cordell Kirkman
Harker Street
Odell
Lewis FE. Teague
Republican Leaders Hold Private Dinner at Elmwood Club
About 45 Republican leaders attended a private off the record dinner at the Elmwood Country Club last night. The gathering was not a formal executive committee meeting and topics were handled informally. Wille H. Slane acted as host for the event.
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Emerywood Country Club
Wille H. Slane
Girl Reserve Meet Winston-Galem June Camp Dates
The Girl Reserve conference for North Carolina and Virginia runs June 13 to 22 at Camp Betty Hastings, Winston-Salem YWCA. Leaders and participants gather to discuss activities and goals.
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Winston-Galem
North Carolina
Virginia
Betty Hastings
Milam Brothers Die in Wreck Near Southern Pines
William Milam Jr. of Southern Pines died from injuries after a wreck that also claimed the life of his brother Charles J. Milam.
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Southern Pines
William Milam, Jr
Uthern Pines
Charles J. Milam
Chev rolet Truck Engine Delivers 78 Horsepower
A new Chev rolet truck engine is capable of developing 78 horsepower at 2200 revolutions per minute. The specification highlights a compact power output suitable for light duties and efficient performance.
Harriett Neal Claimed Oldest Person in High Point
Report highlights Harriett Neal born January 20 1834 living at 606 Mangum Avenue with family. It notes she was a slave before the Civil War, now 1068 years old in the joke context, and describes her health and social life, including a gift of calling cards from Edgar Snider.
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High Point
Harriett Neal
Mangum Avenue
Harriett
Rockingham County
Hetty Carolyn
Edgar Snider
Southeastern Surgical Congress Meeting Shifts to Charlotte
The Southeastern Surgical Congress adopts a new site in Charlotte for its 1937 meeting to be held March 9 and 10. Flood conditions forced the original plan to relocate from Louisville.
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Charlotte
The
Southeastern Surgical Congress
Louisville
Coroner Rules Mrs Strawn Suicide in Fatal Shot
A coroner's jury in Marshville ruled that Mrs. Jim Strawn killed herself with a gunshot in front of her husband's filling station, ending an inquiry into her death near the service site.
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Marshville
Jim Strawn
Spiritual Emphasis Movement Inaugurated At Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial Church begins a 40 day spiritual emphasis and evangelism program led by Dr K E Blackard in memory of Dwight Moody. The plan includes a Seven Point Program, roll call on February 14, Men’s night, and 130 Fellowship Visitation volunteers visiting every home. The campaign features daily devotionals and a Fellowship of Prayer booklet from the Federal Council of Churches.
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Wesley Memorial Church
KE. H. Blackard
Dwight L. Moody
Blackard
Weeley Memorial
Fellowship of Prayer
Federal Council of Churches
National
Bishops’ Crusade
Red Cross Flood Fund Exceeds 10442 At High Point
The Red Cross flood relief fund in High Point surpassed 10 400 with new contributions ranging from individuals and groups to churches and organizations. Donations addressed to The Enterprise or the local Red Cross office were requested.
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Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
Red Cross
High Point
Soil Conservation Service
Wesley Memorial Sunday School
D. Tillson
H. L. Brockmann
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
Joe Fields Bethel Church
Randolph County
Ag M. P
Watch Recovered From Juvenile in Theft Incident
Police recovered a watch valued at 26 dollars reported stolen from A. Jones of 1109 Redding Street. The juvenile suspect was turned over to juvenile authorities.
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WATCH
A. Jones
Redding Street
Embezzler Freed on Bond in Lafayette Cafe Case
A man at 71712 East Washington Street was released on $30 bond today after being charged with embezzling $100 from the Lafayette cafe at 729 East Washington Street on January 12.
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East Washington Street
Liberty
Lafayette Cafe
Sam T Bryan In Critical Condition After Morning Operation
Sam T. Bryan underwent a morning operation at Guilford hospital and was reported this afternoon to remain in critical condition.
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Sam T. Bryan
Guilford Hospital
Alaska Air Travel Grows From Dream to Daily Transport
By the late 1920s air travel in Alaska shifted from dream to reality. In 1930 the system carried 3,654 passengers and logged 338,422 miles flown, rising to 16,441 passengers in 1935 with 1,931,736 miles flown, marking rapid growth in aviation activity.
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Alaska
Love Sit Down Strike Wins Hearts or Not
A humorous look at sit-down strikes in romance set in Excelsior Springs Missouri. The piece weighs constant proximity against chivalry, suggesting sedentary suitors may woo if genuine and amusing, while questioning modern suitors’ resolve and appeal.
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Adam
Romeo Ee
Excelsior Springs
Jason
Health class to be opened in High Point
The National Health Service in Washington will open a layman oriented health program in High Point under J. V. Minner. Nurses and a dietitian will lead free health lectures with pictures in industrial plants, gaining approval from the American Medical Association and offering a new lease on disease prevention and worker cooperation.
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National Health Service
Washington
High Point
J. V. Minner
American Medical Association
Minner
American Academy of Health
Joy Reigns In Captured City Malaga Celebration
After weeks of tension the insurgent victory prompts massive crowds in Malaga Spain. The army occupies the last government seaport on the southern coast with little resistance from socialist defenders.
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Mediterranean
Thein
Malaga
Two New Air Mail Stamps Issued for Transpacific Flights
The postmaster announces two new air mail stamps, 20¢ and 50¢, for transpacific routes. They go on sale February 15 through the Philatelic Agency in Washington, D.C. to aid stamp collectors. design remains identical.
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C. Clark
Philatile Agency
Washington, D. C
Utilities cuts save NC customers at least $700 yearly
The utilities commission announced the Tennessee Light and Power company of Bristol Tennessee reduced rates effective March 1, saving North Carolina customers between 700 and 1000 dollars annually. The company serves ten western North Carolina communities.
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Raleigh
The
Utilities Commission
Tennessee Light and Power Company
Bristol, Tenn
North Carolina
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Parking Meters Unlawful Tax
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that parking meters constitute an unauthorized tax. The decision casts meters as an improper levy, affecting city revenue practices and enforcement.
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Alabama
The Door Mat Lover and the Modern Heart
A skeptical essay argues women favor brave, independent men over passive suitors. It suggests persistent, humiliating courtship harms romance and that contemporary love requires strength and gallantry, not sit-down strikes or cornered pride.
Avery County Fights Overboard Expansion Proposal
Raleigh Feb 9 The Avery County factional fight over county government moved a step closer as the House committee favored a bill by Rep Dellinger to increase the board of commissioners from two to five and cut terms from four to two. A Senate measure to abolish Avery and restore parts to Mitchell and Watauga counties also awaits action.
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Raleigh
Avery County
Moore
House Committee On
Dellinger
Avery
Board of Commissioners
Senate
Abernathy
Caldwell
Mitchell
Watauea
Mrs Hattie Roach Dies After Illness at 60
Mrs Hattie Roach 60 died at her home 4023 Smith after five days of pneumonia. Born Randolph County August 7 1876 she was married to Henry C Roach and survived by three sons H M Roach Fred Roach Rodney Roach. three daughters Mrs W L Knott Mrs M J Balkeum Edith Roach. nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at 403 Smith Street Wednesday at 3 pm officiated by Rev J P Hipps and Rev C L Ruth with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Hattie Roach
Smith
Randolph County
Griffin
Henry C. Roach
H. M. Roach
Fred Roach
Rodney Roach
Lexington
W. L. Knott
Mooresville
M. J. Balkeum
Edith Roach
High Point
Main Street
M. E
Smith Street
J. P. Hipps
M. E. Church
C. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Welcome Spring Beauty Aids Boost Fresh Skincare
The article touts a spring line of beauty products for pre Easter routines. It highlights a night time wrinkle cream for throat and eye areas, a pink lip salve for chapped lips, a fragrant cream soap for dry skin, and an antiperspirant cream that stops perspiration.
Many Women Air Hostesses Now Employed in U S
More than 200 women are currently employed as air hostesses in the United States reflecting a growing trend in commercial aviation careers for women. This shift highlights expanding job opportunities and changing gender roles in midcentury air travel.
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The
United States
Boys Interested in Cub Pack Meet At Bay Street School
An announcement from Hackney Jr the scout executive says all boys aged 6 to 12 who want to join the Cub Pack should meet tomorrow afternoon at Bay Street School. Parents wishing to join the Cub program are also invited.
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Bay Street
Hackney, Jr
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