Contests for Boys and Girls Announced by WPA
The WPA recreation head Mrs Pendley announced a series of contests for youths aged 8 to 16. Prizes include best art, sewing, woodwork, model airplane, harmonica playing, and most improvement. Contests run Feb 12 to Mar 1 at two recreation centers with displays at Bee s Hardware and prizes donated by local firms.
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Recreation Department
Pendley
WPA
High Point
Twood
Salvation Army
Washington Street
Bees Hardware Store
Parks and Recreation
William F. Bailey
Ory Net Receives $100 After Twenty Years
In Asheville a former Ashe newspaper reporter Ora L. Jones receives $100 from the will of Miss Waddell Gillis after a 20 year wait. The codicil notes gratitude for Jones writing an article about Donald Gillis. Gillis, a local newspaper man, died about ten years ago and the piece was linked to historic memorials and public donations.
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Sheville
Ora L. Jones
Ashe
Pompano
Waddell Gillis
Gillis
Ted
Jones
Donald Gillis
Asheville
Pano
Traveler brings head shrinking tales from Ecuador to High Point
A. E. Ellis, longtime Ecuador resident, stops in High Point on vacation and recounts South American head shrinking lore. He describes the practice by the Quechua and Jibaro, noting terms like Tsana and grotesque battle preparations. He contrasts fascination with disturbing customs.
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A. E. Ellis
Ecuador
South America
High Point
States
Maka
Mr. Ellis
New Jersey
United States
Freighter Castilla and Sun Oj Tanker Collide in Fog
The Honduran freighter Castilla and the Sun Oj tanker Pennsylvania collided in heavy fog off the north coast. No casualties reported. Castilla sent word its port bow and quarters were damaged and would proceed slowly to Philadelphia under its own power. The southbound tanker also remained under its own power with lighter damage.
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Manteo
Castilla
Sun Oj
Pennsylvania
U. S. Navy
Cape Hatteras
Philadelphia
Building Costs Totals $7 360 Here Last Week
City building inspector permits last week totaled 7360 dollars for new construction and repairs. Mrs W C Albertson authorized to start brick veneer store apartment on South Main between Willis and Lake costing 2800 dollars. R P Roger trustee to repair 112 114 116 East Washington street A and P store at 2700 dollars. Other permits include Kirkman estate fire repairs 820 Hoover street 300 dollars and Parker families new garage 2007 Gilbert street 80 dollars.
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W. C. Albertson
South Main Street
Willis
Lake Streets
R. P. Roger
East Washington Street
J. E. Kirkman
Hoover Street
L. A. Parker
Gilbert Street
A. F. Parker
Downing Street
Kivett Drive
Coolidge Street
Wright and Broadhurst
North Main Street
Janna Pierce
Park Street
D. W. Stroup
Jack Byerly
Booker Street
Two men charged in lottery witness bribery case
Police report Jerry Dutch Smith and Theodore Gibson charged with intimidating a state’s witness and offering money to withhold evidence in a municipal court lottery case. Smith, sought by Guilford deputies, was not arrested by night’s end as attorney Thomas Gold Jr. planned surrender. Bonds set at $500 each. Gibson arrested and bailed later.
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Jerry
Dutch) Smith
Theodore Gibson
Smith
Thomas Gold, Jr
Guilford County
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Waran
Wee Se
Goldie Long
Victoria Wright
Mary
Former Slave Louisa Maley Smith Dies in High Point
Louisa Maley Smith born March 9 1855 on a Davidson County plantation died Friday. Owned by a white mistress who taught her housework and Christian faith she lived in High Point since about 1871 at the same home. Widely respected by white and Black neighbors her funeral is Monday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church colored, where she was a longtime member.
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Louisa Maley Smith
High Point
Davidson County
Lou Maley
Morris Smith
Lou Smith
Clara I. Cox
First Baptist Church
Last Rites Held For Evelyn K Groome Infant Daughter
Funeral services were conducted for Evelyn Kirk Groome five weeks old daughter of Charles A and Lois Groome at Groometown M B church. Rev G A Stamper and Rev Mr Snow officiated. Pallbearers were cousins James H and Carlyle Groome W A Cline and Fred Abernathy. Interment followed in church cemetery with grandparents Z L Groome of Groometown and Rev and Mrs R C Kirk of High Point present.
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Evelyn Kirk Groome
Charles A
Lois Evelyn Kirk Groome
Groometown
Groometown M. B&b
G. A. Stamper
Mr. Snow
Pleasant Garden
Cicero Groome
James H. and
Carlyle Groome
W. A. Cline
Fred Abernathy
Z.L. Groome
R. C. Kirk
High Point
Musical Services At Springfield Friends Church
Two musical services will be held at the Springfield Friends church this afternoon and night. The Guilford College A capella choir performs at 3 30 this afternoon and the William Penn High School glee club performs at 7 30 this evening.
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Springfield Friends Church
Clara I Cox
Guilford College
Harrison Announces Run for Guilford State House Seat
High Point attorney Keith Harrison, 31, declares candidacy for Guilford County’s three seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He cites the need for fresh blood and opposition to political machines, and recalls his 1936 bid and campaign work for Dr. Ralph P. McDonald.
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General Assembly
Keith Harrison
High Point
House of Representatives
Guilford County
Harrison
Ralph P. McDonald
Guilford
Young
Causey Death Takes Mrs Minnie B Causey at 53
Mrs Minnie Bell Causey 53 wife of A C Causey died at 801 Kearns Street last night at 9 25 after two weeks illness They moved from Randleman to High Point 19 years ago She was a St Pauls church member at Randleman Surviving are husband three sons Glenn Claud and John Causey of High Point two daughters Margie and Kathleen Causey of High Point one brother C H Walton of Trinity Route One Funeral from the home Monday at 2 30 with other arrangements not yet set
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Minnie Bell Causey
A. C. Causey
Kearns Street
High Point
Randleman
St. Paul's Church
Glenn
Claud
John Causey
Margie
Kathleen Causey
C. H. Walton
Trinity
Route One
Art Masterpieces To Be Shown Here
Local artist Thomas HB Dodamead will display eight masterpieces from W Hinsdale's collection at the art center 600 North Main. The 1:30 to 2:30 PM art appreciation class tomorrow invites any interested observers to attend.
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Thomas HB
Dodamead
W. Hinsdale
Art Center
North Main
Clark Services This Afternoon
Funeral services for Gilbert Walker Clark will be held at 2 oclock at First Baptist Church with Dr A B Conrad officiating. Interment follows at Oakwood Cemetery with Numa F Reid Lodge in charge at the grave. Clark was past master of the lodge and leaves a widow, two daughters Ruth Spicer Clark and Mrs W E Armstrong, and two sons Gilbert W Jr and James J Clark.
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Gilbert Walker Clark
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Oakwood Cemetery
Numa F. Reid Lodge
Masons
Mr. Clark
G. W. Klandenman
E. T. Howard
B. M. Gueth
Archie Myatt
A. Coke Cecil
B. G. Leonard
Farris-Andrews
Clark
High Point
Bryce Business College
Ringold
Ruth Spicer Clark
Raleigh
W. BE. Armstrong
Gilbert W. Jr
James J. Clark
Alberta Apartments
Sechrest Funeral Home
Original Jefferson Draft at American Philosophical Society
The American Philosophical Society holds the long hand draft of the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson. The document represents a primary source variant of the famous founding text.
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The
American Philosophical Society
Thomas Jefferson
Rambling Reporter James Hutchins Discharged After Auto Crash
James Hutchins about 15 from Deep River was discharged from Guilford General Hospital last night after injuries from an automobile strike. He had slight head lacerations and bruises and was not seriously injured.
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James Hutchins
Deep River
Guilford General Hospital
Contest Winners Names Revealed for Hollywood Hotel
The Hollywood Hotel naming contest drew hundreds of entries. 47 correct, chosen for accuracy and originality. Winners include Mrs. Harry X. Russell and Miss Eleonor Pope, with several others receiving two tickets each to Paramount Theatre. The list also names stars and sponsoring firms such as Frances Langford with Efird's Department Store and Johnny Davis with Furniture City Motors.
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Hollywood Hotel
English St
Paramount Theatre
Eleanore Pope
Steele St
Pearl Loflin
South Main Street
Doris McKinney
Cable Street
Margaret Cagle
Park Street
Evelyn Smoot
Frances Langford
Efird's
Johnny Davis
Furniture City Motors
Inte Ted
Healy
Bargain Furniture Company
le Glenda Farrell
Ring Drug Company
Louele Parson
Robertson's Bakery
Hugh Herbert
High Point Steam
Dick Powell
R. R. Bland Music Co., Inc
Lola Lane
Sheraton Hotel
Bennie Goodman
Redwine Hardware Company
High Point Birthday Ball Net Raises Funds for Spinal Paralysis
High Point's President's Birthday Ball raised about $100 for infantile paralysis research with thanks voiced to Charles L. Kearns and Harriss Jarrell for leadership in High Point and to J. Archie Cannon who headed Greensboro efforts where the event netted over $1,000. Thomas Turner Jr., Guilford county chair man, applauded the volunteers and the overall success.
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High Point
Thomas Turner
Guilford County
Charles L. Kearns
Harriss Jarrell
Turner
J. Archie Cannon
Greensboro
Kearne
Mr. Cannon
Mr. Turner
Grading Work Delayed On State Project In Charlotte
Structural work on the grade crossing elimination project will pause from March 1 to June 1 as A H Guion and Company Charlotte contractors suspend bridges and wall work after retaining wall D. Excavation progress will determine when grading resumes with sub drainage by Drainage Engineering Company of Middletown Ohio.
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A. H. Guion
Blythe Brothers of
Charlotte
Wrenn Street
Main Street
Drainage Engineering Company
Middletown
Ohio
Willowbrook Street
W. O. Robertson
Ed Hurlburt
Drum Corps To Meet On Monday Evening
The drum and bugle corps of the American Legion will meet at the Legion club rooms on North Main street Monday night at 7 30 oclock. Commander Harry Pleming urged all members to attend for important business to be discussed.
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Drum and Buele Corps
The
American Legion
Legion Club
North Main Street
Harry Pleming
Pleming
Fire Damage From Defective Flue At Williams Home
A fire traced to a faulty flue connection damaged part of the wall behind the mantel in the Williams residence occupied by Robie Bottoms. Firemen from Companies 2 and 6 and the service truck extinguished the blaze yesterday afternoon.
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C. PF. Williams
Robie Bottoms
Vocational Guidance Council Set To Finalize Plans
The Vocational Guidance Council will complete its organization at a Wednesday meeting at 12 15 PM in the Elwood hotel. Chairwoman Nancy K Poston announced the group began February 2 with the Altrusa club sponsoring and aims to coordinate civic groups to provide guidance for choosing and finding placement in vocations. More than 40 organizations have been contacted and are expected to attend.
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Vocational Guidance Council
Elwood
Nancy K. Poston
Altrusa Club
Poston
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Estelle Dorabelle Thompson
H. N. Thompson
Silk Street
Enterprise
John Mebane
Ory
Buffalo Bill
Nea Whitcomb Riley
Gene Field
Liberty Bell
By John Mebane
South Main
A. and P
Rotary Clinic
J. F. Register
R. A. Perrine
High Point City Health Office
Rotary Club
Evelyn K. Groome
Springfield
State House
Harry X. Russell
Thomas Turner, Jr
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