A B Club Pushes Civil Service For City Police And Fire
The American business club directed its project committee to secure prompt legislation establishing civil service for the city's police and fire departments. The group also endorsed a stamp cancellation design ad promoting High Ace and noted city approval of a colored juvenile delinquency plan with Ossie Davis as worker. A colored quartet performed for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
General Assembly
James B. Lovelace
Ossie Davis
Ollie Simmons
White feathered silkies have black skin
A note on silkies describes white feathered chickens that display black skin under their plumage. This odd trait marks silkies as a distinct breed with unique appearance and historical interest. The text emphasizes the contrast between light feathers and dark skin in these birds.
Lions Luncheon Teases Members With Quips
"Skipper" Martin invited High Point Lions guests to a noon luncheon to hear Lawrence Pefferkorn speak on National Defense. He labeled several local Lions with playful epithets including Potts Twining as the dialect artist and Lord Cecil of the High Point Blabber. He teased more wheel horses would attend and foresees a roaring good time when the clubs join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIONS
Martin
Winston-Salem Lions Oe
High Point Club
Lawrence Pefferkorn
Winston-Salem
H. C. (Potts) Twining
H. A. Cecil
Lord Cecil
High Point
Lloyd Flythe
Hood System
A. J. Koonce
Beau Brummel Koonce
Why Not Celebrate Storm Anniversary Sparks Curiosity
The Enterprise received calls about last year’s sleet storm date. Miss Margaret Hauser proposed publishing the date Sunday night February 26 and Monday morning February 26 as an anniversary to celebrate, prompting staff debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Margaret Hauser
Hauser
Relief for Your Gold Ceiling at the Post Office
Curious readers are invited to view a ceiling relief in the post office lobby showing gold decorations and potential gold certificates from the New Deal. The piece notes the $1,200 spent to decorate and suggests funds could instead finance postal service expansion, with Postmaster Clark awaiting approval for a program that would create jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Federal Building
Clark
Postal Service
Main Street dubbed Gasoline Alley by locals
Residents count 25 to 30 filling stations along Main Street from city limit to city limit. The humorous proposal to rename the street Gasoline Alley may not win approval from city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Legless Table Idea Sparks Town Banter at Luncheon
An exchange between Frank J. Sizemore and an Enterprise reporter leads to a humorous notion of a legless table after Sizemore complains of wedged feet under the table. The remark hints at local wit amid luncheon coverage and police notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
Rites Held for C. Ross Lanier Insurance Leader
Funeral services for C Ross Lanier 41 district manager for Imperial Life Insurance were held with a home ceremony at 120 Briggs avenue and a 3 o clock service at Tom's Creek Primitive Baptist church Rev Co L Ruth and Bilder Williams led the rites an unusually large turnout attended the service. Active pallbearers listed among local names. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ross Lanier
Imperial Life Insurance Company
Briggs Avenue
Tom's Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Co. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Bilder Williams
Tom's Creek Church
John M. Ehle
L. T. New
Mr. Lanier’s Insurance Company
Asheville
W. W. Kendall
T. W. Shore
Robert H. Starnes
R. H. Clayton
R. J. Bryant
R. E. Copeland
Cc. H. Redding
J. K. Whitlow
W. T. Ogburn
E. B. Roberts
Mesdames J. ©. Ledbetter
Robert Starnes
J. K. Cole
Jack Lechrest
J. P. Heath
E. P. Rothrock
Charlotte Helen Lazier
Addie Lomax
Kate Lomax
Annie Anderson
E. L. Beasley
Myrtle Vaughan
Lena Shields
Wilbur Malvass
Fuel mixtures for rockets require cryogenic oxygen
The text notes that rockets use gasoline and liquid oxygen as fuel. Liquid oxygen must be kept at 183 degrees below zero to remain liquefied, making handling difficult and requiring cryogenic storage.
Trade at Home program favored by Dr. Stallings
Dr. J. H. Stallings regional director of the Soil Erosion Service backs a trade-at-home plan for Deep River area linking local dairies grocers and distributors with farmers. He notes two area dairies spend over 250000 yearly on out-of-area supplies and urges gradual farmer education and cooperative surveys to boost local milk production and keep money in High Point trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stallings
Soil Erosion Service
Deep River Area
C. 8. Grayson
Deep River Valley Association
Stallings
High Point
Trinity Grange
Rites Held for James W. Shore
Funeral services for James William Shore age 68 who was fatally injured walking into a train were held at 2 30 yesterday afternoon from L C Lowe 204 Phillips Street with Rev Edward Suits and Rev C H Hill officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery followed. A large crowd attended as Artis Caudle Marguerite Freeman and E B Montgomery sang Rock of Ages Never Grow Old and Beautiful Life. Flower bearers were Mrs Denton Gatton Hedrick Andrews Rhoda Johnson and Mrs Guyer. Pallbearers included Co M Gatton FE F Cates Dewey Cates A W Phillips L C Lowe and J Ed Cecil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Shore
L. C. Lowe
Phillips Street
Edward Suits
Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
C. H. Hill
Oakwood Cemetery
Artis Caudle
Marguerite Freeman
E. B. Montgomery
D. ¥. Denton
C. M. Gatton
Tom Hedrick
P. V. Andrews
Rhoda Johnson
J. Guyer
Co. M. Gatton
FE. F. Cates
Dewey Cates
A. W. Phillips
J. Ed Cecil
Klutch Holds False Teeth Tight in Comfort Cushion
Klutch forms a comfort cushion that holds the plate securely so it cannot drop slip or be played with. Advertises as allowing eating and speaking as well as with natural teeth. Box prices 25c and 50c at stores.
ERA Executives Hear Address by Miss Cassett
Miss Anna A. Cassett director of the Institute and Records of the North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration spoke to ERA executives at the Sheraton hotel on the third day of the district Institute. The gathering included eight counties and about 100 attendees as sessions covered executive department problems and interdepartmental relations. Tomorrow closes the four day meeting with lectures for senior caseworkers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Institute of the
North Carolina Emergency Relief Administration
Sheraton Hotel
Mises Anna A. Cassett
Relief Administration
Cassett
L C Meadows 73 Dies at Morganton State Hospital
L C Meadows age 73 formerly of High Point died at the State Hospital at Morganton on Monday after a three year stay. Survived by his wife two daughters three sons and four stepsons Dwight Grady Jack and Coleman Conrad all of Winston Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Meadows
Meadows
High Point
Morganton
Dwight, Grady
Jack
Coleman Conrad
Winston- Salem
Internal Pile Remedy HEM-ROID Promises Quick Help
Bad blood circulation causes piles by weakening affected parts. Dr J B Leonhardt claims an internal remedy named HEM-ROID cures piles, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhardt
Classroom Teachers Association Formed in High Point
A new Classroom Teachers Association was formed in High Point with officers elected including Mrs. B. Coe as president and Miss Martha Deaton as vice president. The group supports a $22 million state education appropriation, federal aid, absentee ballot reforms, workers compensation for teachers, and funding for top teachers. Miss Nannie Lee of Raleigh spoke on progress and the association’s goals, with over 100 city teachers enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Classroom Teachers Association
High Point Classroom Tea Association
8. Coe
Martha Deaton
Aera Mae Meadow
Mildred Wessinger
Lucille Brown
Stee
Svep
Nannie Lee
Raleigh Classroom Teachers’ Association
Parachute Training for Russian Children Begins Early
Report notes that Russian youths as young as seven train for parachute jumps using specialized towers. Jump procedures involve opening the parachute before the actual descent, reflecting a regulated, instructional approach to early aerial training.
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A. B. Club
America
THE
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
SEP Ganizes
Iso
B. F. Johnson
Sec'y
Police IN Arms, Chief of Police
W. G. Frid
Americas
Ross Lanier
C. R. Lanier
Frank Hart
James WM. Shore
ERA
Miss Cassett
Blue Bird Taxi
P. D. Bailey
Visgaal ofrsTanes
Max Rowe
Optometrist
S. Main St
National Clothes Shop
Main St
City Shoe Shop
T. R. Short
Economy Auto Store
North Main
Maynard Hardware Co
East
Washington Street
Dixie Shoe Shop
Broad Street
Vana
PAT Browhe, Inc
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