Renew Plea For Grade Crossing Relief In High Point
A meeting of English street property owners is set for Thursday at 7:30 p m in City Hall to decide on a sign up to widen English street to ease grade crossing impacts. Organizers from the property owners and the Chamber of Commerce expect more owners to join or sign agreements, aiming to protect property values and keep traffic on the street.
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English Street
Te Street
O Ber
Chamber of Commerce
Pimdinen Aeeee
Ettind Sestsedan
Lsutets
Bet of Commerce
High Point
English Hich
Utica Jubilee Singers to Perform in High Point
The Utica Jubilee Singers from Utica Normal and Industrial Institute in Mississippi will perform in High Point at the First Methodist Protestant church vesper service at 5 p.m. The group, praised for spirituals, has broadcast on WJZ NBC networks and two international broadcasts. Admission is free with a forthcoming offering.
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New Yorker
New York City
C. R. Hill
High Point College
Utica
WJZ
NBC
Berlin
Beethovensaal
Victor
R. I. Farmer
Utica Institute
Danger From Fires During Cold Spell Stressed By Chief
High Point fire chief E. K. Ingram warns residents to take precautions during the cold spell. He cites cases where overburdened furnaces and stoves cause fires and home damage. Cautions on proper stoking and the extra difficulty of firefighting in freezing weather are emphasized.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point Fire Department
Ingram
Hosiery union leader to visit city for talks
Emil Rieve of Philadelphia, head of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers, will visit Friday and return Monday to address an open hosiery workers meeting at the Central Labor Union hall. Henry I. Adams said Rieve will discuss organized labor gains and will tour southern mills during the trip. Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers plans to attend and speak at the Salisbury convention next weekend.
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Emil Rieve
Philadelphia
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Rieve
United Textile Workers Union
Salisbury
Francis J. Gorman
United Textile Workers
I W A Will Sponsor Number 6 Meetings
I W A will sponsor a series of meetings at the I W A hall on South Main street. Sunday school meets at 9 45 this morning, with a mass meeting at 4 this afternoon featuring speakers and music headlined by President D W Bradley.
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South Main Street
D. W. Bradley
Robbins Mill
High Point
Highland and
Pickett Mills
Rosaine Shop Opens as New Ladies Store in High Point
The Rosaine Shop opened yesterday at 143 South Main Street in the former Beavan's location. Manager Mannie Rosen, returning to High Point, leads the new ladies' shop offering ready-to-wear, shoes, and millinery with a successful opening day.
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Rosaine Shop
Beavan's
South Main Street
Mannie Rosen
High Point
High Point Pushes Highway Funds for Grade Crossing Relief
The High Point chamber backs federal highway funds to eliminate railway grade crossings. Three plans by Morris Knowles propose underpasses or track elevation, with costs ranging from about 1.18 million to 4.4 million dollars. The letter to Senator Bailey and Rep Umstead argues employment via CWA and urban improvements, stressing crossing elimination as urgent.
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High Point
J. W. Bailey
W. B. Umstead
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Frank J. Sizemore
Morris Knowles
Taylor Street
Chestnut Street
Willowbbrook
Main Street
Hamilton St
Perry Street
Beaman Street
Harrison Street
Springfield
Bailey
Umstead
Sizemore
CWA
Hodge Resigns as Assistant Collector for New Plant Manager Post
L. L. Hodge resigns after sixteen months as assistant to the city collector. He will become plant manager for the local Sinclair Refining Company distributorship, with resignation effective February 15. No successor named by City Manager E. M. Nox.
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L. L. Hodge
Sinclair Refining Company
E. M. Nox
A B Macon’s House Damaged By Flames
Fire at 408 Fourth street damaged the home of A B Macon just before 11 last night. The Macons were visiting neighbors when the fire started. First floor furniture burned and flames reached the eaves but firefighters stopped the spread. Damage total not yet estimated.
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A. B. Macon
Fourth Street
Rev W C Lyerly to Lecture at Reformed Church
Rev W C Lyerly of First Reformed Church Greensboro will speak at the Reformed Church on South Main and Russell streets tonight at 7 30 pm with projected pictures from Orient mission fields. An offering for foreign missions will be taken and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lyerly
First Reformed Church
Greensboro
South Main
Russell Streets
Orient
Negro Drama Set For Saturday at Senior High Auditorium
John Parker of High Point High School presents Itching Heel a four act Negro life drama Saturday night at 8 30 under Junior Service League auspices in the Senior high school auditorium. An all Negro cast led by Mrs Ethel Parama Wilson will perform to foster understanding of Negro life and North Carolina drama growth. Parker directs with daily rehearsals.
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John Parker
High Point High School
Junior Service League
North Carolina
Ethel Parara Wilson
William Penn High School
Murfreesboro
N. C
University of North Carolina
Carolina Playmakers
Lemuel
Playmakers
Four Oaks
Itching Heel to Be Staged at Senior High Saturday
Local playwright John Parker of the H Point high school English department presents Itching Heel at the Senior high school auditorium Saturday at 8:80 o clock. Parker, former Danville Little Theatre director, serves on the Carolina Dramatic association executive board. Tickets go on sale via Junior Service League members.
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John Parker
H Point High School
Danville
Little Theatre
Carolina Dramatic Association
Parker
Northampton County
Sanford County
Farmere
Raleigh
Junior Service League
Mrs. Henry Sechrest Laid To Last Rest At Oakwood
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry M. Sechrest were held at 2 39 PM Saturday from her home at 318 Howell Street. Rev. Roy L. Farmer Rev E Lester Ballard and Rev J M Hilliard officiated. A quartet sang Lead Kindly Light and In the Garden. Pallbearers included G D Bastian J E B Horney J O Poindexter T R Ballard M E B Welch and John Kimberly. Flower bearers listed among many nieces and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Sechrest
Howell Street
Roy L. Farmer
M. P
E. Lester Ballard
J. M. Hilliard
J. H. Allred
Margaret Curry
Clarence Schultheiss
Arthur Fidler
Beulah Moton
G. D. Bastian
J. EB. Horney
J. O. Poindexter
T. R. Ballard
M. EB. Welch
John Kimberly
Matrie Brown
Nellie Martin
Lucile Hayworth
Mae Hayes
Margaret Snipes
Frankie Hallman
Vola Anderson
Lillie Bean
Josephine Fergerson
Callie Warner
Gene Horney
W. F
Swaim, 63, Farmer, Dies After Illness At Sophia Home
Jesse Edwin Swaim died at his Sophia home Saturday after a heart illness. He was born December 18, 1870 in Randolph County, survived by wife Ada Frazier before her death, two sons Welborn and Cleo, three daughters Mrs. J W Coggins and Misses Iva Treva Swaim, sister Miss Sophronia Swaim, brother T C Swaim. Funeral at Old Union M and E church Sunday at 3 p.m. with Rev H H Robbins and Rev J C Grace. burial in church cemetery.
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Mr. Swaim
Randolph County
Charles
Sarah Welborn Swaim
Ada Frazier
Welborn
Cleo Swaim
J. W. Coggins
Iva
Treva Swaim
Sophia
Sophronia Swaim
T. C. Swaim
Old Union M
Tor
H. H. Robbins
J. C. Grace
Robinette and Mrs Ray Wardell Interment in Oakwood Cemetery
Interment occurred in the family plot at Oakwood cemetery for Robinette and Mrs Ray Wardell, marking a quiet burial. The service honored their memories as relatives gathered at the plot.
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Robinette
Ray Wardell
Oakwood Cemetery
Shoplifters Move Thousands in Local Retail Losses
Merchandize valued in the thousands is taken from downtown stores over a year with a small detection rate. Managers note shrinkage from theft and other losses can be one to five percent of sales. Children ages ten to fourteen account for about sixty five percent of detected cases, with occasional nonpremeditated acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Apps
Statewide Drivers License Bill Urged In North Carolina
A Carolina Motor Club subcommittee in Charlotte advances a plan for a permanent license free to current operators and a nominal fee for new drivers. Judge Robbins B. Stoeckel backs the approach, predicting a 30 percent drop in fatalities with stricter licensing and exams for new or revoked permits. Last year recorded 852 traffic deaths in North Carolina.
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Carolina Motor Club
Motor Club
The
Charlotte
Julian Miller
John W. Aiken
Hickory
W. K. Boggan
Wadesboro
Julin Miller
Duke University
Albert Coates
University of North Carolina
Harry Tucker
State College
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Connecticut
New England
Judge Stoeckel
Yale University
North Carolina
Tar Heel
Private industry absorbing thousands off unemployment rolls
Raleigh February reports from Capus M Waynick state director show private industry may have absorbed nearly 90,000 lost registrants from the unemployment rolls. He notes total re employment rolls reach about 197,000 while January registrations total only about 110,000 and asks why the rest disappeared.
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Raleigh
Capus M. Waynick
Waynick
Drum Corps Members to Assemble for Statesville Parade
Members of the drum and bugle corps of Andrew Jackson post No 87 American Legion going to Statesville for the parade Monday are asked to assemble at the Legion hall on North Wrenn Street Monday night. All members urged to come in uniform.
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Drum and Bugle Corps
Andrew Jackson Post No. 87
American Legion
Statesville
Legion Hall
North Wrenn Street
Alibi Expected at Murder Hearing for Mrs Pulliam
Mrs Emma R Pulliam held in Guilford county jail on murder charges related to Lee Harvell’s death and arson will present an alibi at the preliminary hearing before Magistrate B A Woodell. She spent the night of December 21 at her South Main Street boarding house, according to her lawyer, with tenants and children. Officers continue the probe and seek another suspect, a man, in Harvell’s death as two truck drivers questioned in Charlotte were not located.
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Emma R. Pulliam
Guilford County
Lee H. Harvell
Harvell Place
Harvell
B. A. Woodell
T. J. Gold, Sr
E. M. Brown
Charlotte
Drunk Gentleman Jailed Protesting
A man jailed after being arrested for drunkenness asserts he is a gentleman and scolds officers. He demands the desk sergeant reveal his name, then is taken into custody, illustrating a humorous exchange in a police station.
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C. L. Salley
Malpass Admits Shooting In Lincoln Case
Herman Malpass 18 of 718 Centennial Ave was arrested on assault with a deadly weapon after a shooting injuring Ben Lassiter on Loflin St. Lassiter says Malpass fired five times during an argument over alleged liquor dealings. Malpass later confessed at the police station.
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Herman Malpass
Centennial Avenue
Ben Lassiter
Loflin Street
Lassiter
Malpass
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Sechrest
Mapass
Kivete Drive
Accounting Group Meets With Owens Wednesday Night
The newly formed high school graduates accounting group will meet at the Chamber of Commerce building on Wednesday February 14 at 7 30 p m. High Point High School principal Henry Grady Owens will preside as the group studies practical accounting and office management. Enrolled are Carl F Gibson Earl M Brown Paul W Clapp Clarence F Hayes Ellis H Roach Talmadge M Ellington Lawrence H Combs David McKinnon Raymond Jones George A Kersey N H Ehrlich of La Salle Extension University of Chicago organized the group with local cooperation and will address the gathering.
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Chamber of Commerce
Henry Grady Owens
High Point High School
Carl F. Gibson
Earl M. Brown
Paul W. Clapp
Clarence F. Hayes
Ellis H. Roach
Talmadge M. Ellington
Lawrence H. Combs
David McKinnon
Raymond Jones
George A. Kersey
N. H. Ehrlich
la Salle Extension University of Chicago
Man Arrested For Public Drunkenness Near Police Station
A man, identity not learned, stood on the steps outside the police station and drank from a nut bottle. Two plainclothes officers who were entering saw him, opened the door, and he was booked for public drunkenness.
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Police
Nearly 60 Men Hired to Repair Smithdeal Properties
Seven crews totaling about sixty men will repair over twenty five Smithdeal Realty and Insurance properties citywide. The work includes painting decorating landscaping and general repairs to ready homes for occupancy and provide ongoing employment, Curtis Smithdeal said.
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Smithdeal Realty and Insurance Company
Curtis Smithdeal
Smithdeal
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Famous
Colored Musical Organization
Neve
Washington
Henry Sechrest
Jesse Edwin Swaim
Bers Five
Drum Corps
Accounting Group
Owens
A.J. Koonce
Lincoln
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