High Point Park Area Beats Ideal Standards
Washington report to the National Resources Board notes High Point exceeds the Park Service ideal for park land. The city should have one acre per 100 residents, with 12 percent of acreage for play sites and 15 to 18 percent for 15 to 30 acre play fields. Neighborhood parks per square mile of residential area are advised, with active recreation prioritized per local conditions.
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National Park Service
National Resources Board
Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
Washington
High Point
Park Service
Population figures from 1908 North Carolina rating book
The 1908 Dun and Company rating book lists North Carolina towns with populations such as Greensboro 14 667 Winston Salem 22 862 High Point 6 000 Trinity 274 Archdale 182 Asheboro 992 Thomasville 2 224 Lexington 1 234 Randleman 2 190 Glenola listed but undercounted.
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High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
R. G. Dun and Company
Trinity
Archdale
Asheboro
Thomasville
Lexington
Randleman
Glenola
Car of Payne and Turner Stored in Local Garage
The 1937 Ford four door sedan linked to Bill Payne and Wash Turner, convicted in the killing of State Highway Patrolman George Penn near Asheville, is kept in a local garage at J. C. Welch Motor Company. Welch says the car is in good condition aside from a bullet hole and minor tuning after the fugitives used it. The vehicle was stolen from J. R. Dixon of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Payne
Wash Turner
George Penn
Asheville
J. C. Welch Motor Company
Welch
J. R. Dixon
Madam Diana Phrenologist in High Point Offers Life Readings
Madam Diana the American Phrenologist presents in High Point offering to read entire life including past present and future. She claims to tell marriage timing locate hidden treasures and reveal lucky days and numbers with no questions asked. Office hours unspecified at 503 South Main Street High Point North Carolina.
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Diana
Pervete
South Main Sligh Point
N. C
Fowler Motor Lines Operates as Usual Amid Certification Block
Eastern railroads have temporarily blocked the certificate of operation for R. D. Fowler Motor Lines, Inc. despite ongoing daily operations. The Enterprise reported a wrong claim from Washington that operations were blocked. in reality, service continues normally.
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Fowler
R. D. Fowler Motor Lines, Inc
Eastern
Enterprise
Washington
Drunken driving cases heard in Thomasville court
Ely Douglas of Thomasville was found guilty of drunken driving and fined sixty dollars with court costs. license revoked for twelve months. Clyde Lewis was guilty of driving without a state license and ordered to pay costs and not drive until licensed. Roy G. Bray was guilty of speeding. judgment suspended if costs paid and traffic laws obeyed for two years. Carl Mock was found guilty of assault on his wife and given a six month road sentence suspended on costs and good behavior. Paul Reid was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. judgment continued for two years with costs and good behavior. Affray convictions for Willie Henderson and J D Renwick resulted in road sentences suspended on costs and good behavior.
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Thomasville
Ely Douglas
C. W. Gilliam
Clyde Lewis
Roy G. Bray
Carl Mock
Patience Cunningham Mock
Gilliam
Mock
Paul Reid
Berry Sorrell
Reid
Sorrell
Palace Theater
Willie Henderson
J. D. Renwick
Hearing on White Elephant Nuisance Case in Greensboro
Judge Frank S. Hill heard evidence in Superior court on whether to terminate or make permanent the order closing the White Elephant on High Point road. Solicitor H L Koontz represented the state arguing the tourist establishment operates as a public nuisance.
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Greensboro
Frank S. Hill
White Elephant
High Point Road
H. L. Koontz
Rotary Club to Hold Crippled Children's Clinics Quarterly
The High Point Rotary club plans quarterly clinics for crippled children after a successful session. Thirty nine cases were treated, including 28 white and 11 Negro children, with a mix of operative, X ray, appliance fitting and orthopedic shoe needs.
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North Carolina
Rotary Club
High Point Rotary Club
P. W. Grandjean
Grandjean
City Health Department
J. F. Register
Floyd Whitt Infant Claimed by Death Here
Melvin Rufus Whitt four months old died at the mother’s home 413 East Commerce Street after a four day illness of pneumonia. Born September 25 1937 in Burlington NC he was the son of Floyd and Hazel Harper Whitt. Survived by parents and grandparents Mrs Lytia Harper Burlington and Melvin Whitt Burlington NC. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the residence with Rev O L Ruth First Pilgrim Church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Melvin Rufus Whitt
East
Commerce Street
Buriington
Floyd
Hazel Harper Whitt
Lytia Harper
Melvin Whitt
Burlington
N. C
O. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Church
Oakwood Cemery
Mrs. Tom Byrd Dies at Mount Airy Home
Mrs. Tom Byrd age 62 died at her Mount Airy home yesterday. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Grace Moravian Church led by Rev. E. T. Mickey. Burial in church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, six daughters including Mrs. Algie Harvell of High Point, and two sons. other survivors reside mainly in Mount Airy.
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Enterprise
Mount Airy
Tom Byrd
Grace Moravian Church
E. T. Mickey
Boyd
Algie Harvell
Silk Street
High Point
Harvell
Question Contest Held by Local Civitan Club
The Civitan club held a question contest at the Elwood hotel at noon today focusing on ancient history and North Carolina history and geography. Peter Freeman chaired the program. Silas B. Casey won a prize for most correct answers. George Batchelder of Connecticut attended as a guest.
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Civitan Club
North Carolina
Elwood Hotel
Peter Freeman
Silas B. Casey
George Batchelder
Connecticut
Divorce Decree Asked In Action Filed Here
Paul Myers sues for a decree of absolute divorce from Lucille Myers in municipal court here claiming two years of separation since July 17 1928 after marrying December 41 1927. Also notes government textile mills are opening in Turkey.
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Paul Myers
Lucille Myers
McKenney On Bridge GIVING THE GAME AWAY
The defense slips as East misplays the opening lead and West also errs. Walter Malowan of the Regency Club in New York declares a contract in four spades that could have gone down. North refines, then the defense is held to three tricks, two diamonds and a heart.
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North
East
West
Walter Malowan
Regency Club
New York
Malowan
Declarer
Contract Problem in Seven Diamonds Play
The solution discusses a bridge problem where South leads a seven diamonds contract and counts two spade tricks one heart and five diamond and five club tricks totaling 13, yet the declarer can only take 12 tricks. Dealer avi va 9842 AKE43 a9.
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South
Boggs Sues Theatre Over $375 Jackpot Claim
Arnold Grayson Boggs sues North Carolina Theatres Inc and manager Hugh J Smart to recover 375 with 1000 in punitive damages alleging he registered for a jackpot drawing, was named winner though not at the performance, and was denied the prize.
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Arnold Grayson Boggs
Jack Pot
North Carolina Theatres, Inc
Hugh J. Smart
Randleman Woman’s Missionary Meeting At Newlin Home
The Baptist church Woman’s Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. N N Newlin with Mrs J F Carlysie leading devotional. Members Miss Dorothy Boling underwent hospital surgery and is recovering. numerous local residents were noted visiting and traveling for family and health.
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Randleman
N. N. Newlin
Tri City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Luncheon Planned
Pi Beta Phi national sorority alumnae from High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro will meet at Emerywood Country Club Thursday at 12 30 PM. A large out of town delegation is expected to participate in the event.
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Pi Beta Phi
High Point
Winston- Salem
Greensboro
Emerywood Country Club
Instrument uses fly wings to measure heat in distant stars
A historical note describes a new instrument prototype that incorporates fly wings in its construction to help measure heat emitted by stars far beyond our solar system. This unique design aims to enhance sensitivity in astronomical thermometry.
Ministers Debate Sunday Observance At High Point
Ministers meeting discusses whether to regulate a Sunday observance in High Point. No firm proposal or action agreed. members spent about half the session in general discussion while a specific recommendation seems likely to come from the association later. The session aimed to address the issue as a body.
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High Isters Association
High Point
Ples
Exp
Ordin City
Legion to Meet at 810 North Main Tonight
The American Legion Post No. 87 will hold a meeting at the Legion clubs located at 810 North Main Street tonight at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend.
Rabbi Fre edman to review The Last Days of Shylock
Rabbi J M Freedman will present a review of Ludwig Lewisohn's The Last Days of Shylock at B'nai Israel Synagogue located on North Hamilton Street this evening at 8 o'clock.
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J. M. Freedman
Ludwig Lewisohn
B'nai Israel
Hamilton Street
Electrical experts meet in Greensboro Friday meeting
Electric contractors from High Point and across the state will gather at the O Henry hotel in Greensboro Friday February 25 at 3 oclock for a statewide session. Lawrence W. Davis of New York will speak as general manager of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Hobart M. Bryant of High Point will head the local delegates.
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High Point
O. Henry
Greensboro
Lawrence W. Davis
New York
National Electrical Contractors Association
Hobart M. Bryant
Mr. Davis
A. C. Tait
Association
N. E. Cannady
Oyster and chicken supper planned by First Christian church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian church sponsors an oyster and chicken supper at the community house on Redding street Saturday Feb 26 at 5 o clock. Proceeds will fund painting the church. Scouts meet at the community house Feb 17. next meeting Feb 24. Quality club met Feb 18. barbeque by Sunshine club. T B New supervised. Elean or Blair spoke on garden club beautification. various townspeople visit relatives and hospitals over the weekend.
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First Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Redding Street
Boy Scouts
Club
Quality Club
Sunshine Club
T. B. New
Eleanor Blair
Seven Police Officers Qualify for Promotions
Seven officers of the department qualified for promotions after a service commission certification. City Manager E. M. Kn is awaiting action on the promotions following examinations held several days ago.
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Promotions Service Commission
W. G. Friddle
E. M
Dowdy
J. W. Mooney Coltrane
J. C. Brac Oglesby
Knyet
Sev Agro
Reckless Driving Endangers Three. Two Men Arrested
Two men were arrested after a reckless driving incident on South Hamilton Street near Crown Hosiery Mills. An initial collision between a car driven by E. L. Bowman and a northbound vehicle driven by Howard R. Trinity caused a third vehicle to strike a curb. All three cars sustained minor damage and one occupant was injured. Turner faces charges of reckless driving as authorities report the three-vehicle crash.
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Hamilton Street
Crown Hosiery Mills
Investigati
E. L. Bowman
Howard
Principal houses walks of Chepigna Paj
The article notes walkways or passages within Chepigna Paj built with mahogany as a key material.
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City
Payne and Turner
Storrs Schaefer Stylist
Schwab Tailoring CO
Washington S&t
High Point, N
Floyd Whitt
Turkey
McKenney
William BE. McKenney
American Contract Bridge League
Aviva
NEA Service
Dorothy Boling
Randolph Hospital
Anne Baldwin
Dixie Helms
High Point College
T. L. Helms
Mike Rennigar
A. R. Sink
Charlie Hudson
John Beasley
C. C. Kennett
Will Ivey
A. B. Freeman
Dillon
D. C
Joseph Newlin
Burrus Memorial Hospital
W. S. Sumner
G. BE. Kirkman
Sedgefield
Chariie Wall
Walter
Jacksonville
Fla
A. A. Crutchfield
John Arnold
Melia Short
Jesse Moser
R. C. Moser
Mt. Airy
C. D. Kistler
Phyllis
Shelby
EB. Hayes
R. L. Hayes
Richmond
Joanna Vanwerry
Evelyn King
Paul Bell
Claud Vanwerry
Tri-City
Bryant
Pickett Mill
Ruth Reavis
Worthville
Joe Carter
Schoolfield
Pickett
Bessie Mitchell
Ruby Davis
Union Street
George Duncan
Gastonia Hospital
R. G. Yow
Alberta
N. Main &T
Wachovia Bank
Perman
Parm
Gene Beau
L. OQ
L. Garn
Madam Arde Phreno
N. Main St
CENTR
Ick Delivery
High Street
Motorola
Marsh Kitchen
Foster Ideal Ma
West Commerce Stri
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