Fight Over Diverting Highway Funds Plans North Carolina Amendment
State Senator S. Gilmer Sparger urged a constitutional amendment to prohibit diverting highway funds to the general fund. Guilford candidates will attend a May mass meeting to express views, as High Point Petroleum Industries committees map a four point taxation program and local chapters form in Guilford.
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North Carolina
S. Gilmer Sparger
High Point Petroleum Industries Committee
Guilford County
Sparger
High Point
Senate
Stokes County
Greensboro
J. J. McMurray
J. C. Sheloff
Wallace Kennedy
A. L. Stevens
E. G. Byerly
M. Knox
Legislative Committee
State Highway Commission
High Point Committee
North Carolina Petroleum Industries Committee
Gram
McMurray
E. M. Knor
Charlie Hodgin
I. B. Dunn
G. G. Chappell
R. L. Brinson
R. 8. Overman
J. H. McCall
H. G. Iderton
Unemployment Checks Bring Relief for Father and Son
An unemployed father and son in the city received unemployment compensation totaling 51 dollars from claims interviewer J. A. Denton. The two checks for the father were 14.05 each and the two for the son were 11.45 each, easing rent and looming water shutoff worries.
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J. A. Denton
Nearess To Serve Six Months Term
Mary White acquitted on lottery charges but sentenced to six months in the county work house by Judge Lewis F E Teague. The ruling follows a prior conviction with suspended sentence. The trial also involved Victoria Wright and other defendants in related cases.
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Mary White
Lewis FE. Teague
Victoria Wright
Goldie Song
High Point
Teague
Fred
Willet Dixon
Fred Dixon
Lizzie Hager
R. E. Clinard
Haworth Speaks On Problem Children At Kiwanis Meeting
Byron Haworth juvenile court judge spoke at the Elwood hotel lunch about three types of problem children in High Point the delinquent the hungry offender and the parentless child He praised the High Point Boys club and urged civic clubs to aid youths Maj R M Cowan of the Salvation Army endorsed the call and the program was led by Charles W Perry G W Hiatt attended as a guest.
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Byron Haworth
Kiwanis Club
Elwood
Mr. Haworth
High Point
High Point Boys’ Club
Haworth
Maj
R. M. Cowan
Salvation Army
Charles W. Perry
G. W. Hiatt
High School Sophomores Vote for Superlatives
Sophomores at High Point High School select class superlatives including Best looking Lawrence Metcalfe Betty Lou Warner Best dressed Lawrence Metcalfe Muli Lutz Best personality Edward Short Mull Lutz Biggest flirt Charles Edwards Betsy Tyree Most popular Edward Short Betty Lou Warner Most athletic Edward Short Juanita Thayer Best sport Bill Simmons Juanita Thayer Wittiest Carl Justice Ramona Redman Most talented Arthur Utley Betty Lou Warner Most studious Arthur Utley Gene
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High Point High School
Lawrence Metcalfe
Betty Lou Warner
Muli Lutz
Edward
Abie) Short
Mull Lutz
Charles Edwards
Betsy Tyree
Juanita Thayer
Bill Simmons
Carl Justice
Ramona
Posy) Redman
Arthur Utley
Gene
Red Cross Life Saving Courses Start at YMCA
Red Cross life saving courses begin at the local YMCA with sessions for boys over 12 taught by James Hogg and Nelson McAbee. A separate 10 week program for girls over 12 starts March 1, led by Nell Stallings to qualify for the Girl Scout merit badge.
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The
American Red Cross
James Hogg
Nelson McAbee
Nell Stallings
Red Cros
Dissolution of Marriage Sought by Howard Leonard
Howard William Leonard of High Point files suit for divorce from wife Addie Sophia Barker Leonard in municipal court. He alleges marriage on March 31 1934 and separation since May 1934 under the two years separation statute.
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Howard William Leonard
High Point
Addie Sophia Barker Leonard
E. L. Thomas Takes Over Optical Manufacturing Department
E L Thomas formerly of Washington DC has taken charge of the optical manufacturing department for Dr Max Bones an optometrist in town He brings 22 years of experience and will manage the lens grinding department and all optical repairs for the practice.
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E. L Thomas
Washington, D. C
Max Bones
Thomas
Senator Reynolds to Address Greensboro Moose Convention
Reynolds of North Carolina will deliver the chief address at the April convention of the Legion of Moose in Greensboro. The event gathers Moose members for meetings and ceremonies in the city.
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Reynolds
Greensboro
Senator Reynolds
North Carolina
The
Legion of Moose
Order
Court Adjourns After Four Day Session Under Judge Teague
The case adjourned sine die yesterday afternoon after a four day session. Judge Lewis E Teague presided over the proceedings and the court ordered the defendant to pay the costs of the action.
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Cense
Lewis E. Teague
Jobless Office in Asheboro Reveals Escaped Convict Case
Asheboro officials of the North Carolina Employment Service report that the first unemployment check in the state went to a man who later revealed he was an escaped convict from a 1930 prison. He fled to Tennessee, Virginia, then was recaptured and sent to a Guilford county chain gang. Checks were returned to Raleigh. Eight people were placed this week.
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Asheboro
N. C. Employment Service
North Carolina
RaleNsh
Tennessee
Virginia
Guilford County
Raleigh
C. L. Cates
State Employment Service
Randolph County
United States
Guilford Farmers to Learn Details of New Farm Act
Details of the new federal farm act will be explained to Guilford County farmers at a Greensboro meeting March 2 at 2 pm. AAA officer E B Floyd will outline provisions as county workers prepare for the March 12 cotton and tobacco referenda with quotas and allotments for 1938.
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Guilford
AAA
Greensboro
Guilford County
BE. Floyd
State College
Floyd
North Carolina
Church Circle Plans Home Entertainment
The Church Progressive Circle No. 1 of St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion met at Mrs. Frances Moore’s home to discuss an entertainment at Mrs. Daisy Brown’s house on East Washington street Saturday evening. A repast followed the meeting with numerous members and guests attending.
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Progressive Circle No
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
Frances Moore
Kivett Drive
Daisy Brown
East Washington Street
Moore
Nancy Allen
Mary A. Legrand
Marie Simpson
Sallie Legrand
Florence Legrand
Mary West
Neomia Morgan
Corrina McAdams
Annie Harris
Ida Mae Holmes
Cora Alexander
Lula Dixon
Bernetta Henington
Bettle Jett
Clara Belle McClain
Ruth Ferguson
Octavia M. Leak
Leona Steele
John Brown
William Penn Teams Top Leaksville Douglas In Local Cage Games
William Penn high school defeated Douglas high school Leakesville on the local court Wednesday evening. The girls won 53 to 4 and the boys 82 to 14, with the girls producing spectacular shooting despite light attendance due to the weather.
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William Penn
Leaksville
William Penn High School
Douglas High School
Leakesville
Welterweight boxer Alton Reese exits early in Carolina Gloves
Alton Reese returned to the city from Raleigh where he represented the East Washington Street community center in the Carolina Golden Gloves welterweight division. He was eliminated in his first fight. Reese, son of Mia Sarah Reese, was accompanied by Clarence Stricklin, a local community center play leader. The American Legion sponsored the tournament.
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Alton Reese
Raleigh
East Washington Street
Reese
Mia
Sarah Reese
Downing Street
Clarence Stricklin
The
American Legion
Fairview Registers First Negro Girl Scout Troop
Fairview Street school registers the first Negro Girl Scout troop in the local council. Troop No. 9 has 27 members led by Captain Mise A. L. Jones with Lieutenant Mrs. L. L. Flowe. The troop committee includes Miss M. L. Graye and Mrs. A. Townes.
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Fairview
Fairview Street
Mise A. L. Jones
Ll. &. Flowe
M. Ll. Graye
Mra
A. Townes
Mothers Roda Mark and Myria Beamon Host Choir Night
Mrs Roda Mark and Miss Myria Beamon entertained the senior choir of S J Stephen A M E Zion Church at the Beamon residence on Price Street Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs Annie Strong Mrs Connie Gains and several others with visitors Mrs Alice Coletrane and Mrs Della Hoover.
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S J. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
Beamon
Price Street
Roda Mark
Myria Beamon
Annie Strong
Connie Gains
Henrietta Bynum
Alice Crawford
Emma _ Crone
Bessie Gillis
Parnese Blakely
Hattie Fowler
Nellie Robbins
Beatrice Leach
Matrie Phifer
North Side Willing Workers Meet on Hoover Street
The North Side Willing Workers of St Stephen Zion Church met with Mr and Mrs Henry Leach on Hoover Street Monday evening. After the business session a repast was served. Attendees included Mrs Mamie Williamson Mrs Lillie Williamson Mrs Virginia Williamson Alberta White Mrs Lillian McDowell Mrs Ida Torrence Mrs Gertrude Stanton Mrs Alice Smith Rev T W Bynum.
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North Side
St. Stephen A. Eo * Zion
Henry Leach
Hoover Street
Mamie Williamson
Lillie Williamson
Virginia Williamson
Alberta White
Lillian McDowell
Ida Torrence
Gertrude Stanton
Alice Smith
T. W. Bynum
Mrs Roberta Alston Shows Improvement At Home
Friends report Mrs Roberta Alston is much improved and recovering at the home of her sister in law Mrs Hattie Alston at 407 Woodbury Street.
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Roberta Alston
Hattie Alston
Woodbury Street
Steward Board Meets At Zion Church In St Stephen
The steward board of S J. Stephen A M E Zion Church met Thursday evening at the home of L. G. Breele with L. G. Strong presiding. Members present included James Ross William Allen Thomas Flowers Pearlee Wright David Miller Walter Henex Henry Super Robert Robinson and F L Lander.
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St. Stephen
S J. Stephen A. M
EB. Zion Church
G. Breele
L. G. Strong
James Ross
William Allen
Thomas Flowers
Pearlee Wright
David Miller
Walter Henex
Henry Super
Robert Robinson
F. L. Lander
Singing at Fairview M E Church on Sunday
A church singing event is announced at Fairview M E Church Trinity Route One. It will start at o clock on Sunday and the public is invited, with singers welcome.
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Fairview M. E. Church
Trinity
Gospel Tabernacle Buys Willowbrook Street Lot for New Tabernacle
The Gospel Tabernacle at 308 Willowbrook Street announced the purchase of a 80 by 105 foot lot between Green and Commerce for a brick tabernacle. Plans include a 70 by 100 foot building with 1200 seats and a basement for Sunday school though funding and final design are not yet set. Board members listed include Rev. H. P. Williams and J. B. Shackleford among others.
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The
Gospel Tabernacle
Willowbrook Street
Green
Commerce Streets
H. P. Williams
Singing event at Fairview M E Church in Trinity
The public is invited to a singing at Fairview M E church on route 1 this Sunday starting at 2 p m. All singers are welcome. A Cub pack is to be formed at Johnson Street school with a meeting March 4 at 7 30 p m to organize a training course following a preliminary gathering yesterday afternoon.
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Johnson Street
Efird's Manager Heads to New York on Buying Trip
Howard M. Schadt Efird's department store manager left for New York this morning to tour marketing centers. He will be away about a week to select spring and summer lines for Efird's.
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Howard M. Schadt
Efird’s
New York
Schadt
Efird's
Rowan Tesh Receives New Number for Eight Months Road Work
Rowan Tesh gains a new social security number after receiving the first unemployment compensation check from the local office. The number is valid for eight months of road work tied to a case involving beating his wife and children.
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Rowan Tesh
Rowan
Thomasville Drivers Licenses Revoked in State Action
Four motorists from Thomasville and one from High Point are named in a state highway safety division revocation list. Brooks G. Callahan of 613 Miidges Street had a license revoked for driving after revocation. Thomasville drivers Fred Sowers Oscar Bryant and Gilmer Taylor were convicted of driving an automobile while intoxicated, with addresses route 2 Easy Douglas route 1 and 418 Lexington Avenue respectively.
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Thomasville
High Point
State Highway Safety Division
Brooks G. Callahan
Miidges Street
Fred Sowers
Easy Douglas
Oscar Bryant
Gilmer Taylor
Lexington Avenue
Funeral services held for H. J. Morris
Funeral services for H. J. Morris, 80, who died at his daughter's home on Thissell Street, were held at Koonce Funeral Home with Rev. C. N. Royal. The funeral proceeded to Durham for the Edgemont Baptist church service with Rev. Charles Norville. Interment was in Pine Hill cemetery.
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H. J. Morris
D. F. Evans
Thissell Street
Durham
Edgemont Baptist Church
Charles Norville
Green Street
Funeral services for infant Frankie McNeill
Funeral services for Frankie Delores McNeill infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E C McNeill were held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the family home 214 Ennis street conducted by Rev M C Connor. Children from the community carried flowers. Interment followed at Christian Union cemetery in Randolph county.
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Frankie Delores McNeill
E. C. McNeill
Ennis Street
M. C. Connor
Christian Union Cemetery
Randolph County
Truck Driver Killed In Morganton Wreck
Morganton February 26 George Clure a 35 year old oil company truck driver was killed when his vehicle overturned near Morganton early today. Coroner Russell Green said Clure appeared to lose control and an inquest would not be held.
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Morganton
George Clure
Here
Russell Green
Clure
Chicago Produce Market Report February 26
Butter at 649 904, steady. creamery extras 92 cents, 29 percent. Other prices unchanged. Eggs 11 832, steady. prices unchanged. No poultry market today. Saturday February 26.
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Chicago
Mastering a bridge finesse saves the day for Buswell
Walter Buswell of East Orange New Jersey avoided the standard finesse and made his contract through precise play. He counted on clubs and spades to dispose of opponents’ ruffs, then cashed hearts to force a slam after the third heart. The heart finesse was rejected by South, preserving the needed line.
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Walter Buswell
East Orange
N. J
King of Hearts
East
Declarer
South
Wes
Gaudiest letterhead taunts editor over ham praise
Fragmentary column notes a letter to the editor signed A. Cha lichampe secretary of the Breakfast Club complaining about ham praise comparisons to Carolina ham. Other items mention tax suits burke county topics and local play area planning with community needs and a North Carolina history volume.
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Prise
A. Chalichampe
North Carolina
Virginia
Ken
North Ham
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