Joint Meeting on Charter Matters Monday
A joint meeting of chamber of commerce directors and committees on the city charter from various groups will discuss four proposed charters at the Elwood hotel Monday at 7 30 pm. The aim is to merge desirable features into one charter and send recommendations to Raleigh legislators. a new charter bill may be introduced this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Elwood
Frank J. Sizemore
Bar Association
American Business Club
Association
Bar
Sizemore
High Point
Raleigh
Guardsmen Drill As Usual After Armory Fire Loss
Both companies of the 252nd coast artillery national guard will drill at 7 30 p m Monday night despite losing most equipment in a Tuesday morning armory fire. Battery E under Captain John Raper will assemble at the J C Welch garage and the combat train under Captain Sam Davis Jr will meet at the Blue Ridge Hickory Furniture plant. Major Frank Kimball of Wilmington will lead a damage survey and requisition for new gear within days. Total loss was estimated at 250 000 with salvaged equipment stored at City Transfer and Blue Ridge Furniture Company pending new quarters or disposal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
252Nd Ment
Coast Artillery
National Guard
John Raper
J. C. Welch
South
Wrenn Street
Sam Davis, Jr
Blue Ridge Hickory Furniture Company
Hamilton Street
Frank Kimball
Wilmington
Kimball
Raper
Davis
Blue Ridge Furniture Company
Arrest Leonard on Old Assault Charge in Jamestown
Hubert Leonard, 21, of Jamestown, was arrested on South Wrenn Street after two months of pursuit for an assault on his sister in law Louise Wweeght, 17. The alleged slap prompted her to leave the area and only now was he taken by Constable Winfield Davis with Officer Davis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Leonard
Jamestown
South Wrenn Street
Louise Wweeght
Leonard
Winfield Davis
Davis
Salvation Army Divisional Congress Heads North and South Carolina
More than 400 delegates including 100 officers and 300 young people gather at Salvation Army headquarters 801 South Main Street for a three day divisional congress February 28 to March 2. Notable attendees include Commissioner and Mrs. Alexander Damon and city officials greet with a public welcome at the Junior high auditorium Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
North
South Carolina
Army Headquarters
South Main Street
John O’beirne
Man Hurt In Mule Incident On Sasten Ralous Highway
A balking mule threw a man and his 10 year old son Jester to the ground in front of a filling station on the Sasten Ralous highway. An ambulance transported both to Guilford General Hospital where the father possibly sustained internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jester
Von
Father
Guilford General Hospital
Par
Young People Stage Tableau Entertainment and Talks
A group of young people will present tableaux songs and sketches. Two private conferences led by Commissioner Damon are planned for Saturday at 10 45 am and 2 pm. On Sunday morning two visiting officers will lead worship with Major Fynn preaching at First M P Church and Staff Captain George Gilks at the next church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Fynn
M. P
George Gilks
Southern Telephone Men To Convene Here
The annual convention of southern independent telephone company owners managers and representatives will be held here April 22 23 24 with 150 or more executives from eleven Dixie States expected. North State Telephone company will co host with the city and Sheraton hotel serves as convention HQ. displays cover new developments including the Stronger Automatic Call Recorder by Tom A Tilden and Robbins Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Independent Telephone Company
North State Telephone Company
Dixie
J. F. Hayden
Asheville
Augusta
Sheraton Hotel
Tom A
Robbins Tilden
Automatic Electric Company of
Chicago
F. B. MacKinnon
United States Independent Telephone Association of Chicago
Alfred Geiger
Washington
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Tennessee
Arkansas
Kentucky
Texas
Seagrove to Ether Eight Miles to Get Hard Surface
Contract for concrete road extending the hard surface on route 70 from Seagrove to Ether will be let on March 10, announced by J. W. Mills, fifth district highway commissioner. A detour on the opposite side of the railroad is under construction and nearly half finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagrove
Ether
J. W. Mills
Fifth District
Mills
Endeavor Society To Meet Tonight
The Welch Memorial M. P. Christian Endeavor society holds its regular prayer service this evening at 5 45 in the church C E room. Mrs J W Mitchell leads the topic Every Christian a Missionary with society members discussing sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Memorial M. P. Christian Endeavor Society
C. E
J. W. Mitchell
Funeral Held For Mrs Louisa Lowe at Randolph County
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs Louisa Lowe were held at Back Creek Friends church in Randolph County with Rev. L W McFarland Rev T A Sykes and Rev Herbert W Reynolds officiating. A large gathering attended and pallbearers were her nephews J L Lowe W C Lowe E L Walker J W Farlow Blake Lewis George Lewis Grady Newton Palmer Cagle. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowd
Back Creek
Randolph County
Louisa Lowe
Virginia Avenue
Back Creek Friends Church
L. W. McFarland
T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
Herbert W. Reynolds
Randleman
J. L. Lowe
W. C. Lowe
E. L. Walker
J. W. Farlow
Blake Lewis
George Lewis
Grady Newton
Palmer Cagle
Stella Hiatt
Mamie Burton
Lassie Johnson
Annie Lee Jarrell
Celeste Headen
Mabel Griffith
Louise White
Pearl Bumgarner
May Frazier
Julia Ryan
Virginia Ryan
Thelm Lowe
John Marsh Improves in Winston-Salem Hospital
John Marsh son of J E Marsh prominent manufacturer in this city was injured in an automobile crash in Winston-Salem early Friday. He rests comfortably at Baptist hospital conscious but shocked with a forehead abrasion. The car driven by George Hoover Thomasville struck a telephone pole about 3 30 o clock. Marsh may return home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marsh
J. E. Marsh
Winston-Salem
Baptist
George Hoover
Thomasville
Marsh
May Organize An Apostolic Church
A special preaching service will be held at the Southern Railway passenger station at 11 this morning to organize an Apostolic Baptist church in the city. Thos. Kimsey announced the arrangements yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Apostolic Baptist
Thos. Kimsey
Dramatists From Three Cities Present Five Plays Friday
High Point High School hosts a district drama night with Charlotte Winston-Salem and High Point troupes each presenting a one act play. Contestants perform Sir James Barrie’s An Old Lady Shows Her Medals Jazz and Minuet and The Twelve-Pound Look. The event aims for state drama league honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
High Point
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Charlotte Troupe
George Farrington
James M. Barrie
Ruth Giorloff
Mary Winn Abernethy
Winston
Hessie Watts
William Perry
Training School 10 Be Held Soon
The High Point Standard Training school for Sunday school workers and church members, eighth annual in High Point under the Methodist boards, runs two weeks in March at Wesley Memorial. First session March 2 at 7:30 pm with alternated Greensboro sessions, certificates issued to 126 last year, expected to exceed this year with about 200 total credits. Courses cover worship, canon study, Methodist principles, Young People’s division, primary and nursery child studies, with instructors named. Churches set goals for participation and invites other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School Board
Methodist Board of Christian Education
Greensboro
Wesley Memorial
Main Street
Calvary
Archdale
Randolph Circuit
Highlands
Ward Street
A. P. Brantley
Postoffice and Banks Observe Holiday Monday
City postoffice and banks will be closed Monday in observance of George Washington's birthday. No mail delivery on that day though stamps and general delivery windows open 9 30 to noon. Rural delivery suspended. Banks reopen Tuesday at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
J. A. Davis
Three Hurt in Street Car Crash on Montlieu Avenue
In High Point, three people P R Scarce of 1107 Sherrod Street, his wife Mrs P H Scarce, and their one year old daughter Janice were injured yesterday when their car’s wheel collapsed after hitting a curb to avoid a collision with another vehicle. Driver W L Travis and James Scarce escaped unhurt. The crash occurred at 5 45 in front of Ridge's store. Injured were taken by Sechrest’s ambulance to High Point hospital then home. Mrs Scarce sustained injuries to leg and arm. the baby was unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Scarce
Sherrod Street
P. H. Scarce
Janice
Ridge
Montlieu Avenue
W. L. Travis
Hamilton Street
James Scarce
Travis
Sechrest
High Point Hospital
Scarce
Mrs. Scarce
Brady Freed In Killing Of Child
Harvey Brady, a 22 year old furniture worker, had murder charges for killing Farris Welborn, five, of Trinity. At Welborn home the hearing resulted in dropping the case after Brady's attorney paid 400 to the Welborns. Deputy Hendrix testified, death occurred Sunday night, manslaughter charge shifted from assault. Magistrates found no probable cause for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Brady
Farris Welborn
E. W. Welborn
Trinity
A. FE. Hilliard
S. Bouldin
Luther Frazier
Welborn
Hendrix
Brady
Radio Programs of Gods Bible School Broadcast Times
A. C. Dowdy announced God s Bible School programs at Cincinnati on WKRC 550 kcs 6 45 to 7 45 am and 9 00 to 10 00 Sunday mornings, and from WCKY Covington 1490 kcs 7 30 to 8 30 am and Sunday 6 00 to 6 15 pm, with dial positions 90 to 100 and opposite WKRC at 9 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
WKRC
A. C. Dowdy
Willis Street
WCKY
Covington
Mr. Dowdy
Local Woman Loses 10000 Dollar Damage Suit
Greensboro February 21 A federal jury returned a verdict against Mrs. Lillie Pritchard in her $10000 damages suit against Southern Railway for injuries after being thrown from coach steps in High Point on September 17 1928. The jury awarded nothing to the plaintiff and attorneys indicate no appeal will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Federal District Court
Lillie Pritchard
The
Southern Railway
High Point
Cache of 216 dynamite sticks found in buggy barn
CHICAGO February 21 State's attorney police uncovered a cache of 216 dynamite sticks and a 25 pound can of black powder in an outskirt barn.Authorities described the discovery as significant amid ongoing safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State’s Attorney
Stores Enjoy Unusually Heavy Dollar Day Trade
Local merchants report two of the annual spring Dollar Days as unusually busy with shoppers Friday and Saturday. Prices stay low through Monday for late buyers. Merchants praise the public’s response as clerks and managers note sales up about 50 percent over the last Dollar Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Crooks
Efird’s
W. C. Beavans
C. C. Newton
Bellas Hess
Saturday Was Record Day At City Library
The High Point public library reported a record day with over 600 books circulated, the most in its history. Librarian Willie Welch said 379 adult books were borrowed and 222 were loaned on January 17, totaling 531 books borrowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Public Library
Willie Welch
Merchants Hopeful After Busy Store Days In City
A Pittsburgh store reports strong two day trade following a large turnout of shoppers. M P Quinn substitutes note his mother died last Thursday. merchants anticipate continued selling tomorrow and a spring revival as crowds boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant
Baby Clinic Reaches Over Thirty Four Little Ones
The Junior Service League clinic on North Main street reports caring for over 34 babies and performing 75 exams in 16 weeks. Weekly Thursday visits involve mothers and babies, with monthly follow ups and home calls for support. All treated babies come from families unable to pay and screened by the Board of Public Welfare. Additional aid includes one tonsil operation and one erysipelas cure, plus eight quarts of milk daily for needy babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Service League
A. V
J. E. Millis
Board of Public Welfare
School project gets recognition in citizenship unit
A fifth grade Bay Street school project titled Way side Inn created colonial atmosphere and shown as a teaching unit in North Carolina elementary citizenship courses. The project ran January 20 1930 to April 5 and featured planning discussions trips and daily work. It drew major interest locally and at lectures at North Carolina College for Women and Columbia University summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside Inn
Dan R. Schroder
Bay Street
North Carolina
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Carolina College For Women
Columbia University
Funeral services for Mrs Keziah C Guyer Held at Spring Hill Church
Funeral services for Mrs Keziah C. Guyer aged 74 who died Saturday morning at 11 30 at her High Point Route one home after a brief illness will be held Monday afternoon at 2 30 at Spring Hill M P church conducted by Rev Edw Suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keziah C. Guyer
High Point
Spring Hill M. P
Edw. Suits
Tomlinson Fashion Show Set For Friday Display
Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing with 48 dealers will hold its third semi annual Furniture Fashion Show in its West High street private building from 10 a m to 10 p m Friday. Admission by card from cooperating dealers. The informal event invites viewing of the full display without sales pressure as the company emphasizes style and good taste in home furnishings amid changing designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Company
Tomlinson Exhibition
West High Street
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
S. H. Tomlinson
Erica
Carolinas
Tomlinson
Plan to divide Guilford superior court under Turner bill
A committee led by D H Parsons will study changes to a Turner bill that would split Guilford superior court sittings between High Point and Greensboro. The group will report at a Wednesday meeting at Elwood Hotel, with decisions on jurisdiction venue and costs to follow, as lawyers seek to preserve the municipal court’s status while enabling city sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
D. H. Parsons
T. J. Gold, Sr
J. Allen Austin
L. B. Williams
Rupert T. Pickens
Carter Dalton
City Hall
Elwood
Turner
Dalton
Committee For Study
Sone
Thert
High Point
Dr J R Gordon Paid Last Rites
Funeral services for Dr James Rufus Gordon a Jamestown physician who died after a long illness were held at First M E Church Jamestown with Rev C O Kennerly and Rev Joseph Peele presiding. Interment followed at Deep River Friends church cemetery. Pallbearers were John H Smith Eugene Armfield H N Williard O N Bundy A L Vickery Frank Merritt. A mixed quartet sang It Is Not Death to Die There Is a Land of Pure Delight and Asleep in Jesus. The church was filled with mourners and flowers reflected the high esteem in which he was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rufus Gordon
Jamestown
M. E
C. O. Kennerly
Joseph Peele
Guilford College
Deep River Friends Church
John H. Smith
Eugene Armfield
H. N. Williard
O. N. Bundy
A. L. Vickery
Frank Merritt
R. E. Bundy
Walter Brown
Miss Harrellson
Jesus
Small Fire Calls Out Two Companies
Firemen from companies one and four were dispatched at 9 15 PM to extinguish a small fire under a hearth in the living room of C D Haskins at 15 2 Forrest Avenue. On arrival no blaze was seen, but fire was found burning into the underpinning woodwork beneath the house. The flames were put out with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Haskins
Forrest Avenue
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Lees
North and
Alexander Damon
Southern Territory
Arthur Fynn
Sidney Cox
Young People's Territorial
Cox
Atlanta
Fred Seiler
Gilks
Ensign
Tom Malpass
Louis Amberger
States
C. A. York
R. O. Lindsay
Post
R. J. Farmer
First M. P. Church
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Endeavor Society
Dramatists
Three Cities
High Point High School
Montheu Avenue
Cos
of God’s Bible School
City Library
Baby Clinic
Legislature
Parsons
J. R Gordon
M. E. Church
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