City to Revise Domestic Electric Rates Tomorrow
The public utilities committee will study a downward revision of domestic electric rates to share savings from a more favorable wholesale contract with Southern Public Utilities Company. Chairman R. T. Amos noted no figures yet but promised a sound, consumer-friendly reduction. Most city savings come from municipal functions rather than resale current. Current domestic rate is nine cents per kilowatt hour. power use is three and a half cents. A petition was presented to the council.
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Southern Public Utilities Company
Public Utilities Committee
T. Amos
Amos
Stockholders of Country Club to Meet Friday Night
The High Point Country Club will hold its annual stockholders meeting Friday at 7:30 PM at the club. Members will elect officers and consider business that may come before the gathering. Notice was sent by secretary and treasurer VY. Garrett and president IL. Matton has led the club for the past two years.
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High Point Country Club
VY. Garrett
Matton
City to install new billing machine despite cost
Council authorized a $2,300 Burroughs Adding Machine to handle 9,000 monthly accounts and provide a bound record. The purchase, paid $200 monthly with no interest, was approved after audits highlighted failure of current machinery. The council also renewed $150,000 in city notes and accepted a $2,000 release from W. C. Olsen.
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Roy J. Farmer
Geo. T. Tunstall
Public Utilities Committee
Knox
Briggs
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Pickett
Finance Committee
W. C. Olsen
Referee To Take Sewage Plant Case Hearings
Spon cer H Jones city attorney said the first of ten court actions will be referred to a referee and a blanket order may be issued to handle all untried suits. Mrs Jones noted three suits from the disposal plant built five years ago produced judgments totaling 7000 against the city. Judge Clement at Greens boro told by Jones and C L Sapp to meet with Prazing and Frazier to select a referee and report a recommendation to the court.
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Cer H. Jones
Ten
Jones
Clement
Greensboro
C. L. Sapp
Funeral rites for Ernest M. Andrews held at Wesley Memorial
Ernest M. Andrews died shortly after noon Sunday. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from 599 Chestnut with Rev G Ray Jordan Lis ton Pope and Rev A L Aycock officiating. DeMolay pallbearers included Raleigh NC State students and local youths. honorary pallbearers listed. Interment at Oakwood Memorial Park.
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Ernest M. Andrews
M. Andrews
Chestnut Attet
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Liston Pope
A.L. Aycock
Sooth Main Street Methodist Church
Charles McAnally
Wesley Memorial Sunday School
N. C. State College
Raleigh
Clyde Williams
Harold Webb
Jimmy Webb
Bill Ferree
Lloyd Hughes
Howard Raper
Carl Gibson
Marion Gatlin
DeMolay
C. L. Amos
A. N. Hill
R. H. Smith
J. A. Hardison
J. M. Butler
J. A. Burris
B. H. Clark
J. P. Williamson
B. W. Walker, Sr
H. M. Crawford
Vernon Hepler
E. H. Hackler
Clyde Cox
J. R. Littlejohn
B. W. Walker
Sjr
Reece Williams
F. H. Gray
H. L. Mitchell
Seldon Mitchell
Fred Hicks
BE. Plummer
Earl Andrews
Charles Mc Anally
Gs. O'Neal
J. A. Eshelman, Jr
H. Caldwell
Tom Lauder
FE. W. Cooper
Joe Porter
R. Lefort
Mise Lambeth
Nicholson
W. 8. O'Neal
C. E. Cummins
W. C. Ferree
Hugh McCain
Adams
C. EB. Frazier
Mary Hughes
Treva Fillett
Belgin Moore
Camel Hump Fat Not Water Reservoirs Says Study
A study challenges the belief that camel humps store water, explaining they contain fat for energy. Researchers note mass in the humps can be mobilized as water during dehydration.
Vinol Iron Tonic Promises Health Benefit
A testimonial claims Vinol iron tonic transformed a frail figure into a fuller, curvier body. The speaker says after using Vinol they no longer have trouble getting dates and social invitations. The ad encourages readers to purchase Vinol from their druggist, noting it tastes good.
Big crowd expected for Build High Point legislative meeting
Indications point to the largest turnout yet for a Build High Point session at the Sheraton tonight at 7:30. Senator C. M. Waynick and Representative Thomas Turner Jr. will speak, with the Chamber of Commerce and High Point Merchants' Association backing the event. If needed, arrangements include moving to larger quarters. Grace Baker urges local merchants to attend and the anti sales tax mood may be expressed.
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C. M. Waynick
Thomas Turner, Jr
Sheraton Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
High Point Merchants’ Association
Grace Baker
Merchants’ Association
Jail Break Attempt Thwarted By Police
Bill Herndon a 24 year old white man arrested last week on auto theft DUI and prohibition charges sawed a jail bar with a hidden saw and tools. gum fixed the bar, he planned to escape via skylight and a car waiting near city hall. In court he received 18 months total with bond set at 1500 and was arraigned for the auto theft and related charges. three accomplices were sent back to South Carolina.
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Bill Herndon
Herndon
Lewis E. Teague
Darlington
Kingstree
George B. Wimberly
Training School to Open February Twenty Eighth
The High Point Standard Training School will begin February 28 at Wesley Memorial church. About 60 educational workers attended a Wesley Memorial Workers' Council supper meeting where sessions were outlined. Courses span broad topics with minimal nightly inconvenience, meeting Tuesdays and Wednesdays for three weeks. Mrs. Fred P. Ingram announced enrollment progress and a target of 200 credits, with 100 of them already planned.
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Workers’ Council
Wesley Memorial Church
W. B. McEwen
Liston Pope
Wesley Memorial
Fred P. Ingram
Community Exchange To Begin Operation On Thursday Morning
The High Point Community Exchange opens at 337 North Wrenn Street with church groups coordinating weekly task assignments. It operates daily 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 6 PM except Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM, linking job seekers with those needing work and offering barter for services.
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Community Exchange
High Point Community Exchange
North Wrenn Street
Wsuay
Wesley Memorial Church
Gulf Supreme oil touted as safe at high speeds
An advertisement extols Gulf Supreme motor oil claiming superior protection at 100 miles per hour and at lower speeds. Tests in Gulf laboratories and a 1932 Indianapolis run with a Duesenberg are cited to prove wear resistance, reduced repair costs, and lifelong lubrication.
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Gulf Supreme
Gulf Laboratories
Supreme
AAA
Indianapolis Speedway
Gulf Supreme Motor Oil
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