City Eyes Airport Project With National Guard Support
Interest grows in a municipal airport for High Point as Senator Reynolds and officials push to clear the way for a $4,000,000 work relief plan. The move links civil airport development with broader air force and air corps goals, while local private groups weigh the feasibility and city officials consider PWA funding prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps
National Guard
Kert R. Reynolds
Public Work Administration
Avion
High Point
Reynolds
Washington
Mark Kox
Florida
High Point Inmpeta
Sodapesa
Mense
Senate
Sens
PWA
Governor Race for 1936 Begins to Take Shape
North Carolina observers anticipate early moves toward the 1936 gubernatorial contest. Clyde Hoey of Shelby is likely to run and Representative R L Coughton says he will not enter the race and will stay in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
General Assembly
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
R. L
Farmer Bob) Coughton
U. S
Congress
Tri Cities Eye Cooperative Power Plant Plan
A study proposes a large scale electric generating plant to serve High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Advocates cite Rocky Mount success and PWA relief to lower rates while noting Duke Power Company contracts and SPU franchises. Rural electrification could extend outlet though profitability favors urban load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Rovide
PWA
Rocky Mount Utilities
Duke Power Company
BE. M. Knnox
R. T. Amos
Public Utilities Committee
Council
Southern Public Utilities
Rocky Mount
Carolina
Yack Boylin At Wadesboro Home For Burns Recovery
Yack Boylin recuperates at his Wadesboro home after burns from an automobile wreck near Burlington three weeks ago. George Urwick and Glenn Hedgecock, tied to the Gary Beverage company, were hospitalized in Rainey and Arlington respectively, with both making slow progress and unlikely to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack P. Boylin
Burgton
Wadesboro
George Urwick
Gary Beverage Company
Glenn Hedgecock
Rainey Hospital
Ilington
Bowlin
Fiddlers Convention Set for Friday at Trinity School
A fiddlers' convention will be held Friday night at Trinity School under the Parent-Teacher association. The event starts at 8 o'clock with cash prizes, and a small admission charge is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiddlers’ Convention
Trinity School
Parenther Association
City Hospital Planned in PWA Relief List
council leaders report strong support from local physicians and residents for a modern municipal hospital funded by PWA relief. R K Stewart urged inclusion and said the plan aims to provide a fireproof facility and access for all local doctors, with estimates presented to council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Stewart
Stewart
Lawmakers Non-Committal on Civil Service Plan for High Point Units
Dr J T Burrus and Rupert T Pickens said they are studying a proposal to place High Point police and fire departments under civil service rules. They reported no local movement and no pending bill, noting any change would likely come as a city charter amendment. they plan to return to Raleigh Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Burrus
Rupert T. Pickens
Guilford County
High Point
Burrus
Pickens
Raleigh
General Assembly
Capitol City
Bearded 17-Foot Man Hane Langseth Exposed as Circus Oddity
Hane Langseth died in Washpeton North Carolina at age 82. He was famous for a beard measuring 17 feet long which he displayed for many years as a circus freak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hane Langseth
Washpeton
N. C
Correction Of Existing Sewage Situation Likely
The city faces potential further spending to fix a longstanding sewage problem in the northeast, despite FERA funds exceeding 100000 used earlier. Henry D. Perry flagged issues on Wiltshire Boulevard. engineering staff findings show old cast iron pipes failing and swamp-area lines may need replacement while public works committee guides future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERA
Henry D. Perry
Wiltshire Boulevard
City Engineering Department
Public Works Committee
Battlefield Of Politics Is Cleared For Struggle
Democratic politics gain momentum as May primaries approach with possible mayoral candidates including Dr. C. S. Grayson C. A. Kirkman and R. T. Amos. Republicans plan to choose candidates at a coming meeting while party leaders hold back on a formal ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Stone
Cvin
R. T. Amos
W. T. Powell
F. Logan Porter
A. 8. Parker
J. S&s. Pickett
E. L. Briggs
Carter Dalton
Fred W. McPherson
D. H Wall
Y. Coley
C. A. Lewis
T. Prowl Willamson
Red Cade
Murder hearing set for early this week in Stock killing
Cagle stands indicted for murder in the fatal Friday night shooting of Ranney Stock, 53. Defense attorney McAnally predicts possible full exoneration of criminal responsibility, arguing habeas corpus options if delay occurs. Prosecuting Attorney Johnson expects conviction and aims for speedy arraignment before Judge Teague. If probable cause is found, the case goes to the Guilford county grand jury for possible true bill and Superior Court trial in Greensboro. Funeral services for Ranney Stack will be held at the home on Reid Street Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Cagle
Ranney Stock
Charles W. McAnally
Thomas J. Gold, Sr
Gold, McAnally and Gold
Gaston A. Johnson
Mr. McAnally
Cagle
Guilford County Grand Jury
Superior Court
Greensboro
Johnson
Enterprise
Ranney Stack
Reid Street
Reporter Returns From Georgia Conference Trip
McKinley Davis and A. Shipton of the Central Ico Delivery company returned from Atlanta where they attended the Southern Ico Exchange conference this week. They were accompanied by L. F. LeSturgeon of Circensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Davis
4. A. Shipton
Central
Ico Delivery Company
Atlanta
Southern
Ico Exchange
L. F. LeSturgeon
Circensboro
Permit Issued for Veneer One Story Dwelling on Woodrow Ave
Fire Chief E K Ingram issued a permit to L and Tinsley for a veneer one story dwelling on Woodrow Avenue with an estimated cost of 6500 dollars. J O Conner is awarded the contract and will begin work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E K. Ingram
L. &. Tinsley
Woodrow Avenue
J. O. Conner
High Point to Host North Carolina Crop Improvement Meet
January 1936 meet held in High Point announced by County Agent J. J. Wagoner. The North Carolina Crop Improvement Association, which last met in Salisbury, focuses on seed improvement for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
J. J. Wagoner
Salisbury
Real Estate Board to Host McKeithan Talk at Sheraton
The High Point Real Estate Hoard will hold a supper meeting at 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Sheraton hotel. Harold McKeithan of Winston-Salem will speak, discussing real estate ownership benefits. Curtis Smith announced the event and invited local property owners and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Real Estate Hoard
Sheraton Hotel
Curtis Smith Deal
Harold McKeithan
Winston-Salem
MecKelithan
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Final Verdict Guilty Theme at Gospel Tabernacle Service
At the Gospel Tabernacle Rev. H P Williams will preach The Final Verdict Guilty. The sermon follows a recent verdict and will be based on the word of God with special gospel singing preceding the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Tabernacle
H. P. Williams
Service Details and Burial Arrangements Given
The service will be held at 2 30 oclock in the afternoon conducted by Rev C L Ruth pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness church. Burial will take place in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
New Traffic Ordinances Proposed For High Point
Intensive study of accident records and traffic problems in High Point led police to submit specific traffic regulation recommendations to City Manager E M presenting to the city council. The plan includes better marking of school zones stop streets new stop streets and extensions of school zones with Chief W G Friddle and J W McMahon signatures. Main Street congestion relief is a key aim if these ordinances are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles Everhart
Traffic Bureau of Police Department
Cittaogut
Council
Move
Police Department
E. M
Pve Ues
W. G. Friddle
J. W. McMahon
Bureau of Identification
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BY Jack Appleyard
A. H. Graham
Doughton
By E. B. Stone
Besieves
Public Works Administration
Everhart
Voorhees
Tri-Cities
Duke
Yack Boylin
PWA Funds
A. M. Rankin
Methodist Protesant Church
America
English Street
M. P
Arteme Dr. Grayson
D. A. Kirkman
R. H Sechrest
C- A. York
F. L. Porter
Georgia
McKeithan
A.J. Koonce
Poents
Koonce
Exoonce Cuneral Home, Inc
South Main ST
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