Fire destroys Clinard residence and smokehouse on rural lane
A kitchen fire destroyed the large Clinard dairy farm home four miles north of town on route one, burning the house the smokehouse and four haystacks. A sister inside was helped out as firefighters kept the smokehouse blaze in check and meat from the smokehouse was removed. The barn survived and the loss was insured. Other weekend incidents included a grass fire on Best street, a truck presumed owned by McKinley Davis, and a tree set alight by downed wires on Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of & R. Clinard
Fire Company No. 4
Tanyard Road
Best Street
McKinley Davis
Chestnut Street
Local Post Office Observes Washington Birthday Holiday
The local post office will observe the legal holiday tomorrow for George Washington's birthday. No city or rural delivery. all service windows closed except general delivery from 9 am to 12 noon. Incoming and outgoing mail will be dispatched as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
5. C. Clark
Seven Chicken Pox Cases Reported in High Point
Dr. R A Herring city health director reports seven chicken pox cases in High Point last week along with one measles case and a rabies dot. The prior week saw six chicken pox cases and three tuberculosis cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
R. A. Herring
Common Sense About Constipation
A short health note explains constipation as caused by lack of bulk in the bowels and suggests adding fiber and water. It promotes eating All-Bran from Kellogg of Battle Creek, sold by grocers, as a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Madam Diana Phrenologist Reader in High Point
Madam Diana, licensed by city, state and county, offers readings of life past present and future without questions. She promises marriage timing, hidden treasure clues, reunions, speedy marriages, and guidance on luck numbers and enemies with limited time office hours at 503 South Main Point North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Diana
Wate
South Main &T
Point, N. C
N. Main &T
Wachovia Bank
Madam Ardeli Phreno
Main St
Razor Used Only For Shaving: Man Receives Eight Months
Zeno King of 802 Vail Street was fined eight months on county roads after a drunken and disorderly charge in municipal court. He threatened his wife with a razor on the same occasion and a warrant for assault was issued. An additional thirty days was added to the drunkenness sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno King
Vail Street
King
Lewis Teague
Cubbing Course Attendance Noted In Gastonia
James Hogg and Bunn Hackney attended a weekend Cubbing course in Gastonia led by W. C. Wessel and Charles Smith with regional director Stanley Harris also present. Willie Loflin of Thomasville joined the event. Nancy Hinton reported a prowler stole three or four hens from her chicken house on East High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hogg
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
Uwharrie Council
Gastonia
W. C. Wessel
Charles Smith
Columbia University
Stanley Harris
Willie Loflin
Thomasville
Nancy Hinton
East High Street
Bicycle Theft Reported In Two Local Incidents
Police responded to a bicycle theft from Samuel Little of 1100 Hoover Street reported yesterday. Another theft involved W. B. Nichols of Thomasville Route One reporting two wheels and two tires stolen yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Little
Hoover Street
W. B. Nichols
Thomasville
Permit Issued to Remodel St. Edwards Church on East Green
Chief E K Ingram approves remodeling and repair work at St. Edward's Catholic Church 701 East Green Street with an estimated cost of 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
St. Edward's Catholic Church
East Green Street
City Officials Confer on Washington Hydroelectric Plan
City Manager E. M. Knox and City Attorney Grover H. Jones traveled to Washington today for conferences on the proposed hydroelectric project for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. M. Knox
Grover H. Jones
Death ruled heart attack in railroad worker case
Police initially suspected murder after Dock Garris a 43 year old Negro employee of the Southern Railway was found dead near his shanty car door open about 4 30 this morning. County Coroner J M Simpson ruled the death due to heart attack and not foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Garris
Southern Railway. Co
BE. Davis
Flint Street
Garris
J. M. Simpson
Delays Hit Unemployment Checks for High Point Claimants
J A Denton Jr said Raleigh office backlog slows distribution of unemployment compensation. Original staff planned for about 40 000 claims but more than 160 000 have been received, delaying deliveries despite efforts to expedite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Raleigh
J. A. Denton, Jr
Farmer Bowman Announces Run For State House Seat
Roy L Bowman prominent Greene township farmer and Grange leader announced his candidacy for the state house of representatives. The 48 year old son of former representative W A Bowman seeks rural Guilford representation, noting the county’s past division into High Point Greensboro and rural Guilford. He aims to restore rural representation alongside Rupert T Pickens who also seeks re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ll. Bowman
Greene Township
Bowman
General Assembly
W. A. Bowman
Guilford
High Point
Greensboro
Rupert T. Pickens
Work Begins On New Structure At West Green Corner
Ground cleared today for a new professional building to rise at West Green and South Main streets at an estimated cost of 82000 dollars. Phillips- Davis Inc. of this city owns the project. Brick and stone two story structure will face 52 feet on Main and run 190 feet along Green. C G Bedford Iron Fireman dealer secures installation contract. 4H L Cole of Greensboro handles the general contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Green
South Main Streets
Phillips- Davis, Inc
Main Street
Green
C. G. Bedford
Monarchs Hold Business Meet At Elwood Hotel
The High Point Monarch club held a regular luncheon at the Elwood hotel led by vice president 2. E. Jones while President Elmer Hedrick was away in Miami. The group discussed projects from a community hospital to a marble tournament. Rev. F L Conrad urged vocational training for children and more playgrounds. Conrad was made sole committee member to coordinate with other civic clubs. Joe Snider won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Monarch Club
Elwood Hotel
E. 2
Jones
Elmer Hedrick
Miami
F. L. Conrad
High Point
Fess
Conrad
Joe Snider
Employment Service Placed 47 Workers Last Week
The local North Carolina State Employment Service office reported 47 placements in the past week. Manager J A Gawthrop announced 24 went to private jobs while 23 were assigned to public work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employment Service
North Carolina State Employment Service
J. A. Gawthrop
Chicago Produce Market Report Feb 21
Butter priced at 479951, steady with creamery specials at 93 score. Extra and firsts range from 28 to 30 percent for various grades. centralized carrots at 29 percent. Eggs steady at 8019 with local grades and flats at 17 percent. no butter or egg market tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shivaree goes too far for good natured Gwynn in North Carolina
James Gwynn of Tabernacle Road Greensboro recounts a late night shivaree that started with corn cob on the porch and live chickens but escalated to dynamite, a hit on a tree, and a shotgun discharge. Paul Fields and Clarence Whitely were wounded with birdshot while deputies regard the incident as an all in the family affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
James Gwynn
Here
Tabernacle Road
James
Paul Fields
Clarence Whitely
Odis Apple
J. W. Donovant
Parks Boosted In Thomasville
A Rotary Club sponsored commission in Thomasville moves to promote parks and playgrounds citywide. Chairman Tom A. Sykes plans an early meeting to set concrete actions. The commission includes leaders from Merchants Association Boys Work county education and other local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Rotary Club
Thomasville
Tom A. Sykes
J. L. Perryman
The
Merchants Association
R. B. Carpenter
Boys Work Organization
Ralph Wilson
County Board of Education
W. R. May
County Board of Commissioners
P. M. Sherrill
J. R. Proctor
Charles F. Lambeth
Harry Lee Lambeth
N. C. English
Doak Finch
Welfare
J. C. Alman
Ministerial Association
K. L. Long
Harry Brown Finch
Margaret Thompson
Business and Professional Women’s Organization
Charlies Phillips
Women's Club
John R. Myers
Garden Club
What's Made In High Point and Who Make It
The High Point Chamber of Commerce prepares its annual industrial directory. Secretary Frank J. Sizemore announced that material is being assembled and that new local businesses should contact him to avoid omission. The directory lists manufacturers wholesalers and distributors in all lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Frank J. Sizemore
Rites Held For Geo A Matton
Funeral services for George A. Matton were held at 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Drive home conducted by Dr. Embree H. Blackard. A quartet sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee and Abide With Me. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. pallbearers included W Chase Idol Jr. and H F Hunsucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Matton
Hillcrest Drive
Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
J. Gurney Briggs
Dorothy Hoskins
W. Chase Idol, Jr
J. W. Lindsay
Sorosis Club
W. Chase Idol, Sr
Roland T. Holton
Dr. O. B. Bonner
R. E. Betts
A. M. Richardson
Dixie Griffith
Walland
H. F. Hunsucker
Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. T. Hedrick 81 at Cable Street home
Mrs. T. Hedrick 81 died at her home on Cable Street. Funeral services were held at her home conducted by Elders D. A. O'Brien D. W. Hill and John W. Gillam of the Primitive Baptist church. Pallbearers included A. M. Payne S. G. Snider A. A. Weavell Noah Garner B. D. Hutchens and W. G. Hutchens. Interment at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
Funeral for Mrs. Pearle Hankins at Deep River
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearle Spencer Hankins 60 widow of Henry Hankins were held at Deep River Friends church with Rev. Joseph Peele officiating. Pallbearers included Max Wall Ralph Wall Spencer Osborne Odell Spencer Colon Spencer and Raymond Cox. Burial in the family plot at Deep River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle
Hankins
Pearle Spencer Hankins
Henry
English Street
Deep River Friends Church
Joseph Peele
Max Wall
Ralph Wall
Spencer Osborne
Odell Spencer
Colon Spencer
Raymond Cox
Deep River Cemetery
Traffic Violations In City Reported In 24 Hour Period
Police reported 11 charges against motorists inside the city limits in the last 24 hours. One overparking, four reckless driving, two driving drunk, and four speeding cases were recorded.
Louise Hufhan Dies in Durham at 11
Louise Hufhan aged 11 died Sunday night at Duke Hospital Durham after five days of critical illness. Born in High Point on June 10 1926 she was a sixth grade Brentwood School student and Green Street Baptist Church junior member. Survivors include parents A J and Vernie Rich Hufhan of 1303 Pershing Street brother Jack and sister Judith. grandmother Mrs Ada Kelly of Wilmington. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm Green Street Baptist Church with Rev C N Royal. interment Oakwood Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hufhan
Duke Hospital
Durham
Miss Hushan
High Point
A. J
Vernie Rich Hushan
Green Street Baptist Church
Plans for DeMolay Conclave in High Point Draw Delegates
Plans for the annual Carolina DeMolay conclave to be staged in High Point August 1 and 2 were discussed at a Greensboro Masonic Temple meeting with about 130 DeMolay members in attendance. Asheville district DeMolay deputy Charles B. McFee participated. The event is expected to attract about 200 delegates from North and South Carolina and will include a sports program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
High Point
Masonic Temple
Greensboro
Charles B. McFee
Asheville
North
South Carolina
Courtroom overcrowding mars High Point hearing
Crowds filled the High Point courtroom and corridor as the trial of Mrs Walter V Davis for the fatal shooting of her husband drew spectators and officials into a cramped space. Defendants witnesses and officers were crowded through the mob to reach the court while city hall negotiations over a new assembly room stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Walter V. Davis
T. J. Hutchens Taken By Death
T J Hutchens 62 died at St Lets hospital in Greensboro after eight years of ill health He was a Stokes county native later a Guilford county resident remembered in High Point as a grocery and feed dealer At his death he worked as a salesman for North State Milling in Greensboro He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Hattie Watkins a daughter Eloise Hutchens two sons H T High Point P Carlton US Navy Hawaii and two grandsons Funeral at Linville Funeral Home Kernersville 10 30 a m Tuesday Rev Kenneth Goodson Burial in Watkinsville Stokes county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hutchens
St. Leo’s Hospital
Greensboro
Stokes County
Guilford County
High Point
North State Milling Company
Hattie Watkins
Eloise Hutchens
H. T
P. Carlton
U.S. Navy
Hawaii
Linville Funeral Home
Kernersville
Kenneth Goodson
Old Home
Watkinsville
Two Men Cited for Reckless Driving in City Collision
T. A. Preddy of 303 Red and Clark Teddy were cited for reckless driving after a collision at the Commerce Street intersection yesterday morning. Neither man was injured, but the vehicles were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Preddy
Red and Clark
Teddy
Colli
Ner of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. R. Clinard
Kitchen
Lewis Body & Motor CO
J. F. Marquette
B. G, Updegrove
W. M
M. Gueth
Bee
Farmer
Roy L. Bowman
Beal
North Carolina
Fred Erwin Beal
Supreme Court
N. C
A. A. F. Seawell
Russia
O. F. Aderholt
Lawrence
Mass
J. 8
Braswell
C. Industrial Directory
Geo. A. Matton
A. J. Hufhan
Granda
Aga
Greensboro Hospital
Shanna
F. W
Parm & Gene Beauty Shop
Alberta
Mabel
Ian
Devas
Lok
CENTR
Ick Delivery Co
Phon
Motorola
Marsh
Foster Ideal
West Commerce Stri
DR. R
Freight Transportation
Wes
Thomasvil and
Denton Railroa
General Offices
High Point, N.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!