State Debate on Eight or Six Month Term
The upcoming Build High Point meeting hosted by the chamber of commerce will address whether North Carolina should adopt an eight or six month state supported school term. Frank J. Sizemore argues removing the 15 cent property tax would cut the tax bill, easing farmer relief but sparking dispute over comprehensive taxation and school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
North Carolina
Union
Number Registered At Exchange Today
The Community Exchange at 887 North Wrenn Street logged registrations this morning from people seeking work and offering labor. Listings include canvass work and tent setup for produce or clothes, yard work for clothes, and various farm tasks for clothing or produce.
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Community Exchange
North Wrenn Street
Meeting Called On School Budget Plan Change
The article notes support for lower property taxes and a state funded six month plan, with communities allowed to set longer terms and higher standards at their own expense. A decision on extending from six to eight months will be discussed at a meeting on Tuesday February 28 at 7 30 p m at the Junior high school.
John Marsh Cleared in Winston-Salem Accident Report
An erroneous Winston-Salem report claimed John Marsh son of a local manufacturer was involved in an automobile accident and a $125,000 damage suit. The Enterprise confirms Marsh was not connected to the incident or the suit and issues this correction.
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Winston-Salem
John Marsh
Receiver Sought In Mutual Investment Co Suit In High Point
Beeson Hardware petitions for appointment of a receiver for Mutual Investment Co a local real estate holding outfit alleging liabilities above 300000 assets under 10000 and four notes totaling 41814 99. Judge Teague set a show cause hearing for next Thursday.
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Mutual Investment Company
High Point
Beeson Hardware Company
Lewis E. Teague
Commonwealth
Bettie Corbitt
Arkansas legislature lacks power on cotton acreage law
Attorney General Hal L. Norwood ruled that the Arkansas legislature cannot enact a constitutional cotton acreage reduction law. The opinion rejects legislative authority over farm policy in this area.
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Little Rock
Ark
Hal L. Norwood
Arkansas
Movement to issue $500 in local script to boost trade
Dunn Jr C U v A M launches initiative to circulate script totaling five hundred dollars to stimulate local commerce. The plan aims to encourage spending within the community and support small businesses.
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Dunn
Jr. C. Uv. A. M. Here
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Aids Women’s Health
A reader testimonial from Mrs Josie Belk of Charlotte North Carolina credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with stopping monthly pains backache and weakness after using two bottles. She reports relief from distress and ongoing good health and invites readers to request free medical advice from Dr Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
J. Welk
Josie Belk
N. C
Connery
Buffalo N
City Watches Economy Measures Stir in General Assembly
High Point officials observe three proposed reforms by Rep Turner Hoyle and Moore to merge the tax collector with the sheriff, combine county attorney and assistant solicitor posts, and cut the county board chair salary. Chairman Stansbury opposes consolidations, arguing splits boost efficiency and that elective offices are excessive.
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High Point
Turner
Hoyle
Moore
Ine
Ville Wuuuig
Tay
County Board of Commissioners
George L. Stansbury
County Commissioners
Sheriff's Office
J. F. Hoffman
Troy Short
Enterprise
Stansbury
Dollar Day Brings Big Crowds to Local Stores
Bright sunshine and hundreds of bargains drew shoppers to the two day Dollar Day event in the city. Merchants report high quality merchandise at low prices with many visitors expected to continue shopping tomorrow and likely swell Saturday crowds.
McLean Meets Hull As State Posts Seen Filling
Cordell Hull holds talks with Angus McLean former North Carolina governor and other party figures in a Washington hotel as indications grow that key diplomatic posts are being filled. Also visiting Hull were Houston Thompson Ruth Bryan Owen and Ewen L Davis among others.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Angus McLean
North Carolina
McLean
Houston Thompson
Colorado
Federal Trade Commission
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Denmark
Ewen L. Davis
Tennessee
Norman Davis
Hoover
Bankrupt Clara Cox Files Voluntary Petition in High Point
Miss Clara I. Cox of High Point files a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing $69,264.77 in liabilities and $225 in assets with $1,500 homestead exemption. Liabilities include $760.77 taxes and $45,300 unsecured claims plus $21,000 in CNB stock assessments. Other items mention stock transfer defenses and a $630.15 judgment for Abraham Hosiery Co.
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Enterprise Greensboro
Clara I. Cox
High Point
Commercial National Bank
J. London
Sara
John D. Biggs
William London
Abraham Hosiery Company
J. Joseph
Sanford
Irvin Davis
Kiwanis Leader Addresses High Point Club on Growth
Tracy Cunningham of Greensborough, lieutenant governor of the third division, Carolina Kiwanis, spoke to the High Point Kiwanis on Kiwanis origin, growth, and aims. He warned the club that membership declines risk stagnation unless education and engagement rise, noting 17 years with 1900 clubs and 90,000 members today.
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High Point Club
Tracy CunNingham
Greensboro
Carolina
Kiwanis
High Point Kiwanis Club
Cunningham
Kiwanis Organization
International Council
International Council of Iwanis
Docal Club
Los Angeles Club
William B. Merriman
W. C. Carr
Greensboro Kiwanis Club
D. B. Dell
Lexington
T. Wingate Andrews
L. Cc. Matton
Cc. F. Tomlinson
The Tale of Simple Simon and the Goats Duel
J M Davis recounts Simple Simon's odd journey after sunrise and a rain flooded creek. He crosses a log by shadow, loses two fish, watches a crane eat an eel and die, then witnesses Nancy referee a duel between two goats that ends with a two headed goat and a pending deed of separation suit.
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J. M. Davis
Simon
Billy
William
Nancy
Collectorship Post Won't Be Filled Now
No successor to the city collector post will be named now. The duties will be carried by the assistant collector with assistance from Miss Lois Welborn, city treasurer, as needed.
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Robert Brockett
Lois Welborn
Brockett
Knox
Lions Hear Talk by Mr. Tunstall and New Members
The High Point Lions Club met in the Elwood hotel dining room with Rev. George T. Tunstall speaking on Love and Service. Six new members were welcomed including Sergeant A. P. Samuels and W. J. Spaugh, as J. Leslie Andrews outlined upcoming program plans.
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George T. Tunstall
Green Street Baptist Church
High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
Tunstall
Glenn R. Ward
J. Leslie Andrews
A. P. Samuels
Safety Patrol
WY. Tracy Odum
High Pointer
Harold Bowden Pritchett
Robert H. Smith
W. J. Spaugh
Charlies Kellam
Andrews
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City Shoe Shop
Seward’s Market
East Commerce
Delaver
Hamburger
Jake Harris
Main ST
Mutual Investment CO
Hull
Clara Cox
America
Ruby
S. Main ST
Council
Lions
MR. Tunstall
Civic Club
Piedmont Ins. & Realty Co
College St
N. LL Garner
Agency
Occidental Life Insurance
Commercial Bank
Rowland
Mer
N. Main &T
High Point Ice & Coal Co
P. H. Lazenby
North Main Street
Eureka Vacuum Cleaners
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