Power Parley Seeks Lower High Point Power Rate
City officials met with North Carolina Public Service to amend the Duke Power rate contract in effect through 1935. The discussion focused on replacing the current $1.75 per kilowatt with the municipal sliding scale ending at $1.10, aiming to save taxpayers thousands annually and align with regional rates and a possible local power plant plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Public Service Company
High Point
Tee Tresum
North Carolina
FE. C. Marshall
Charlotte
K. K. Harrett
Greensboro
O'B. Robinson
Char
Amos
Piedmont
Announcement of Apple Auto Repair relocation
The Apple Auto Repair shop announced its removal from Willowbrook Street to 153 155 South Wrenn Street behind Gar land Motor Company. L W Apple, the manager, stated the new quarters were previously home to Fixall Motor and the Q B Motor companies.
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Apple Auto Repair
Willowbrook Street
Wrenn Street
Garland Motor Company
L. W. Apple
Fixall Motor Company
Q & B Motor Company
Doctor urges better care of physical being at supper
Dr John T Burrus spoke at the Central Friends supper program urging better care of the physical man. He warned diseases cured by early examination and emphasized prevention, immunization, and nutrition to prolong life and improve fitness. He noted nervous system influence on attitude and happiness. Mrs Brockman sang before. Tom A Sykes presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Burrus
Central Friends
Burrus
H. L. Brockman
Dan W. Smith
Tom A. Sykes
Friends Observe World Day of Prayer Friday Afternoon
The women of Central Friends auxiliary will observe the World Day of Prayer at 3 o'clock Friday in the annex. Other women in the city are invited to share the service with them and invites are extended to women of other Friends meetings in Deep River quarterly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Auxiliary
Other Friends
Deep River
Man awaits manslaughter sentence after auto death
Waynesville North Carolina Tom Cope aged 45 awaits sentencing after a manslaughter conviction for the death of Frank Ruff of Saunook who was killed in an automobile incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville, N. C
Tom Cope
Frank Ruff
Saunook
Koontz Enters June Democratic Primary for Solicitor Seat
Hercules L. Koontz of Greensboro has been appointed by Governor Gardner to fill the vacancy created by Solicitor George A. Younce’s resignation. Koontz will seek the Democratic nomination in June to serve the unexpired two year term in the 12th judicial district covering Guilford, Davidson and Stokes counties.
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Hercules L. Koontz
Greensboro
Gardner
George A. Younce
Solicitor Younce
Guilford
Davidson
Stokes
Friendly Cafeteria Fails to Open Under Receivership
The Friendly Cafeteria, with offices in the area and previously operating in Greensboro Winston Salem and Chapel Hill, did not open after Judge Lewis E Teague granted a temporary receivership in municipal court. A hearing to make the order permanent is set for Friday at 2. R D and G G Dickson were named temporary receivers. The chain began in 1925 and was run by J Co and C B Webber.
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Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Chapel Hill
Lewis E. Teague
Teague
R. D
G. G. Dickson
High Point
Mayfair
J. Co
C. B. Webber
Lincoln Day Dinner Draws Local Republican Group
About 75 local Republicans plan to attend the Lincoln Day dinner Friday evening February 12 at the King Cotton hotel under the state organization. Silas B Casey chairman of the committee arranging the High Point delegation says the event will foster fellowship among young Republicans and friends from the state. Ex-Governor Edwin P Morrow of Kentucky will deliver the after dinner address.
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King Cotton Hotel
Silas B. Casey
High Point
Mr. Casey
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Legion Officials Discuss Unemployment Relief Effort
State Commander Henry C. Bourne of Tarboro outlined national and state unemployment relief efforts by the American Legion at a district post officials dinner in Reidsville. Attending were Forrest H. Shuford and George Edwards of Andrew Jackson Post, and Felix Brockman. Governor Morrow attended, noted for his economic and political expertise. The meeting at Belvidere hotel concluded with a pledge to forward attendance plans for the February 29 Winston-Salem state meeting.
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American Legion
Henry C. Bourne
Tarboro
Legion
Reidsville
Andrew Jackson
Forrest H. Shuford
George F. Edwards
Felix Brockman
Bourne
Henry L. Stevens
Warsaw
Winston-Salem
George Schaeffer
Belvidere Hotel
Charlie Lewis
Greensboro
Death of Brother of Mrs. C. E. Nabors Reported
E. B. Moore of Lynchburg Virginia, brother of Mrs. C. E. Nabors of Montiew avenue, died at his home this morning. A phone message from Mrs. Nabors says arrangements are pending, with interment planned for Spartanburg South Carolina.
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E. 8. Moore
Lynchburg
C. E. Nabors
Montiew Avenue
Field Fire Answered Near North Main Street
Fire company No. 1 responded to a field fire on North Main Street at 3 PM. No damage occurred.
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North Main Street
Allied Campaigners to Speak in High Point Churches
Four speakers touring 587 cities in 48 states will deliver morning messages at High Point churches Sunday and four mass meetings in the Junior high auditorium. Col. Raymond Robins will speak at First Methodist. Robert C. Ropp at Lebanon Methodist and Central Friends Brotherhood. Miss Norman Brown at Springfield Friends. Dr. Ira Landrith at Green Street Baptist.
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High Point
First Methodist Protestant Church
Col
Raymond Robins
Red Cross
Russia
Yukon
Robert C. Ropp
Allied Youth
Boston University
Berlin
Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church
San Francisco
Central Friends Brotherhood
Norman Brown
Springfield Friends Church
Miss Brown
Allied Forces
Christian Church
Ira Landrith
Green Street
Guilford County Sanatorium Annual Discharges 1931
The superintendent reports 107 admissions and 161 discharges in 1931 at the Guilford County sanatorium. On December 1 there were 159 patients, including 67 white, 30 children, and 10 colored. The year saw 46 glandular or tracheob bronchial admissions and 46 pediatric admissions with equal discharges, plus 881 outside clinic examinations and 350 chest X rays.
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Guilford County
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City Hall
J. E. Black
Cable Street
Jomize
Carolina
High Point Ice & Coal Company
West Broac
Apple
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
N. E. Russell
Eet
DR. Burrus
Koontz
Lincoln
Casey
District Legion
Winston
Morrow
United States Board of Mediation
Via
Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
Churches OF City
Kodak
Chet” Smith, Jr
North Main
Madame Violet
N. C
Whitely Bros
Washington
Wilson Motor Company
Steve Wood
P. H. Lazenby
North Main Street City Limits
Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company
Ei College
Streri
Jack Taylor
Sect
Schwab Tailoring Co
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
Klanderman
P. A
Tire Service
S. Wrenn ST
N.C
Aera Fe
L. W
Apple Manager
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