George Washington birthday events and building permits noted
Town observes George Washington birthday with bank closures and school programs. Oak Hill and Mechanicsville reserve clubs held Washington events. Building permits issued to A M Johnson for two addition rooms, Sophomia McAfee for a three room wooden dwelling, Welch Furniture for a two story shipping room, J S Pickett for a four room wooden dwelling, and R R Blackburn for a six room wooden dwelling with costs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Horney
A. M. Johnson
Emory Street
Sophomia McAfee
Furlough Street
Welch Furniture Company
Mallory Street
South Main
Hamilton Streets
J. S. Pickett
North Main Street
R. R. Blackburn
Montilieu Avenue
Birthday observance for George Washington by Chickasaw Red Men
The Chickasaw tribe number 32 Improved Order of Red Men will hold a birthday program at the local wigwam in the Broadhurst building tomorrow night at 7:45. D. E. Milton promises a stirring address with several speakers and a musical program by a city organization. Officials and members will speak and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Broadhurstuilding
D. E. Milton
Teachers open spring term meeting at High Point High School
The High Point school system held a general teachers meeting led by Superintendent T Wingate Andrews to launch the spring semester. Officers of the High Point Teachers Association were elected and delegates chosen for the North Carolina Educational Association convention in Raleigh March 25 26. Enrollment figures showed a rise with 687 in fifth month and an average daily attendance of 5280. The freshman class topped the honor roll with 75 members and 16 teachers were granted as delegates to Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point Teachers’ Association
L. R. Johnston
W. C. King
Annie Albright
North Carolina Educational Association
Raleigh
Poincare Proposes France Pay First Installments on Debt Accord
Premier Poincare proposes that France pay the initial installments under the Washington debt funding accord before ratifying it. He told the finance committee of the chamber of deputies in a letter stating the plan mirrors the arrangement offered to Great Britain and he hopes for acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
France
Washington
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
High Point Library Reports Rapid Growth in January
A monthly report presented to the High Point public library trustees shows sharp growth in circulation in January. Miss Marianne Martin notes daily average circulation rose to 145 from 77, with a peak 247 books issued on January 29, and overall issuance up about 1690 percent from December. The library now holds 2 286 books in total, including those on loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Marianne Martin
Death of Jacqueline Ridge at nine months old
Jacqueline Ridge died at the family home 805 Willowbrooks street shortly after 7 am after a five week illness. She is survived by her parents Homer M. Ridge and his wife and siblings Mabel Roy H M Jr Lucy Fred Georgia Edward and Brooks all of this city. Funeral services will be held at their residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev W B Davis of Main Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Ridge
Homer M. Ridge
Willowbrooks Street
Mabel
Roy
Lucy
Fred
Georgia
Edward
Brooks
W. B. Davis
Main Street
Methodist Church
Springfield Cemetery
Wise and Otherwise Highlights from Odd Facts and History
A compilation of curious notes: a 327 year old Bible in Kansas, early wrist watches presented to Queen Elizabeth, a wild goose shot after tagging, and U S diplomatic gaps with six European states. Other items cover debt history, rabbit lifespan on alcohol, free textbooks in Philadelphia 1818, and various historical trivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Kas
Earl of Leicester
England
Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ont
St. George Island
Fla
United States
Andorra
Liechtenstein
Monaco
San Marino
Russia
Turkey
Andrew Jackson
Johns Hopkins University
Philadelphia
State Department
Washington
Council Bluffs
Pennsylvania
James W. Reynolds
Union Pacific
Kansas
Confucius
Community Chest 10 Fold Annual Meeting Tonight
The annual meeting of the Community Chest is set for 7 30 this evening at the Commercial club. Officers will be elected and pledges collected while plans for the May campaign and new subscriptions are discussed. New directors from organizations aided by the Chest will attend, totaling 34 on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Commercial Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
The
Salvation Army
Board of Public Welfare
Boy Scouts
the Kiwanis
Rotary
Civitan
Monarch
American Business Clubs
Real Estate Board
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commercce
John W. Clinard
Lillian Massey
J. E. Marsh, Sr
Capt
W. J. Barrett
Clara I. Cox
C. C. Muse
Charles W. Perry
W. B. McEwen
R. R. Ragan
Robert H. Walker
T. D. Gilliam
John W. Hedrick
L. R. Johnston
H. Jack Edwards
R. R. Blackburn
Charles F. Blake
Ralph W. Slate
Chest
Warrants Issued Against Eight for Driving Over Fire Hose
Warrantes served today on eight men for unlawfully driving over a fire hose in Lindsay street last Friday as firemen fought a blaze threatening the R L Lemmons home. Names include Mrs L Ferguson J Gurney Briggs W H Currie L B Smith Willie Black Ellis Davis R Crouch and B P Osborne. No hearing date set. Offense carries a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ferguson
J. Gurney Briggs
W. H. Currie
L. B. Smith
Willie Black
Ellis Davis
R. ©. Crouch
B. P. Osborne
L. F. Honeycutt
City Fire Department
Lindsay Street
R. L. Lemmons
Horney
Infant Billie Everhart dies in Lexington graveside service
Billie Everhart infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J E Everhart died at their Council street home after several days illness. Survived by sisters Inez and Vernice, the infant was taken to Lexington for funeral services and burial at Lexington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Everhart
J. E. Everhart
Council Street
Inez
Vernice Everhart
Lexington
Italian Airman Begins 1432 Mile Trans Atlantic Flight
Italian aviator Commander Francesco De Pinedo took off from Port Praya Cape Verde on the Santa Maria seaplane heading toward Fernando Noronha Brazil. After earlier delays caused by fuel weight he lightened fuel load before the 1432 mile crossing and was sighted midway by the steamship Barro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Praya
Cape Verde Island
Francesco de Pinedo
Italy
Cape Verde Islands
Fernando Noronha
Santa Maria
Port Canhco
London
South America
Barro
Cape Verde
Joint miners session fails in wage agreement
In Miami on February 22 the joint conference of miners and operators in the central bituminous field failed to produce a new wage agreement to replace the expiring Jacksonville deal. The session adjourned sine die after a sub committee report failed to reconcile demands, risking a miners' strike if talks do not resume before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Jacksonville
Stout Women Garment Described in Blouse Details
A slenderizing line for stout women is the surplice closing of the blouse, sometimes edged with shallow scallops. The description emphasizes a flattering fit and decorative edging for plus size attire.
Evangelist Butterfield Talks on Coming Man of Destiny
Evangelist Charles L. Butterfield proclaimed at the Seventh Day Adventist church on Springdale street that the world faces a crisis and a destinal deliverer. He urged listeners to prepare for Jesus Christ with repentance and faith, quoting Acts 3 20 and Revelation 3 20 to invite divine dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Charles L. Butterfield
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Springdale Street
Cyrus
Alexander the Grecian
Julius Caesar
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
the Evangelist
Cheviot and Jersey Wear In Tweed Jackets And Wool Dresses
In new suits the jacket of tweed contrasts with a wool jersey dress in complementary color. The combination highlights texture and color pairing for a stylish ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheviot
Jersey
Lingerie Trim: Black and Ecru Lace Highlight New Spring Line
The new spring lingerie features trim details in black and ecru lace. Designers emphasize these lace options as key styling elements for delicate, feminine underthings.
Dress Rule Ties Hat and Lip Color in Tone Match
If you wear a red henna or rose hat you should match lipstick to its tone. The guidance emphasizes harmonizing facial makeup with headwear for a cohesive look.
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Oak Hill
Girl Reserve Corp
Dorothy Gardyne
Mechanicsville School
Mechanicsville School Girl Reserve Club
KODAK
Launghes
High Point Teachers Association
High Point High
Dorothy Compton
Bessie Mae Edwards
Nellie Ellington
Wilma Farabee
Bessie Hedrick
Dorothy Smith
Mary Wicks
Orville Frazier
Hurdle Lea
Graeser Thompson
Charlie Winfrey
Rose Askew
Helen Betts
Elizabeth Greenleaf
Sara Holmes
Chessie Kinsey
Dorothey Willis
Worth Frazier
Frank Tucker
Norma Anderson
Marguerite Neave
Ernest Bailey
Robert Byrum
Harry Coble
Billy Davis
J. D. Koonce
Franklin Surratt
Rip Tabb
Myree Baird
Ruth Penny
Ruth Ward
Thurman Cook
Eccles Scott
Wilson Southern
Laura Bain
John Easter
Margaret Compton
Zada White
Bera Brown
Grace Koontz
Rosalie Stanley
Tholma Moss
Elizabeth Stevens
Hazel Shipman
Ralph Spillman
Elford York
John Clinard
Vernon Idol
Fielding Kearns
Sherrod Morrow
Grace Bulla
Kathleen Cline
Betsy Durland
Emma Fritz
Louise Harbison
Hazel Haynes
Eleanor Idol
Leslie Johnson
Beulah Lavender
Louise Salsbury
Iris Welborn
Aline Wrenn
William Bivins
Margaret Archer
Hannah Fee
Norman Petty
Robert Whitener
Paul Jenkins
Lillian Brown
Gracie Cagle
Charlene Grimes
Helen Hayworth
Clare Case Ingram
Margaret Silman
Helen Swain
J. van Cashatt
Marvin Cashatt
Thomas Douglas
Alice Caldwell
Bernice Clinard
Daphne Gentry
Rebecca Jenkins
Louise Jennings
Wanda Penny
Mary Agnes Rawson
Louise Thurber
Minnie Watson
Aaron Harris
Nell Jones
Helen von Drehle
Japan
Roosevelt Dam
Emma Blair
Martin
Walter Creighead McCandless
Francis Sizemore, Jr
Nellie Dobbs
Confederate Congress
High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy
High Point U. D. C
J. W. Harriss
Wilson Motor Company
J. Albert Hart
C. B. Houck
Alexander Martin
J. Elwood Cox
Grace Hill
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Havana
San Rafael and
Industria
Roof Garden
Vera Janova
Hotel Imperial
Harry Hotitman
Evangelist OF Adventism
Charles L. Butterfield
Certified Roofing Company
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
the Commercial National Bank
H. Ellis
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
Southern Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Wachovia Bank Buildit
John A. Young & Sons
Greensboro Nurseries
Greensboro, N. C
Hart Drug Company
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