New Year Reception Marked by Hilarity and Noise
General hilarity greeted the new year with whistles horns and car horns sounding from midnight onward. Police reported a sober celebration with only a few drunks and minor injuries two people injured slightly in two crashes including T Ivey McDowell hurt when his Ford hit a telephone pole and a motorcycle cop injured en route to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ivey McDowell
Louis Hamilton
Ford
B. R. Lowe
McDowell
High Point Reports 1929 Fire Loss Totals
The 1929 fire loss in High Point was 79,286.56 dollars with property at risk totaling 066,006 during the year. Chief A B Horney released the department’s annual report noting no major fires and several threatening blazes stopped early. April showed the highest exposure with 400,700 dollars at risk and 2,539.31 dollars in actual losses.
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High Point
A. B. Horney
Horney
New Year Weather Crashes and Nightlife Revels
A driver lost control when wheels locked and crashed into a telephone pole. he spent the night at High Point hospital and was discharged. Motorcycle Patrolman Lowe, shaken but on duty, escaped serious injury after striking a rear wheel of a turning Dodge. False ambulance alarms plagued Sechrest’s crew with five calls between 11:50 and 12:30. Nearby watch parties and Country Club New Year’s Eve dances drew crowds past midnight with buffet meals and suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Hospital
Lowe
Cecil Drug Store
North Main Street
Sechrest
Lexington Avenue
Arthur’s Pharmacy
South Main Street
Commercial Bank
Green Street
Country Club
Bond buyers cap bid on High Point bonds
A bond buyer representing Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co of Cincinnati told High Point council no better bid for 1.5 million dollars in city bonds is likely until debt is reduced or property values rise. Provident, with Commercial National Bank, offered 5 1/2 percent interest plus a 5200 premium but the council rejected all bids and will readvertise. The representative said local assessed values and state perceptions of North Carolina property value affect demand.
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Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Citys Council
High Point
Commercial National Bank
Provide Savings Bank and Trust Com Y
Williams
North Carolina
Mrs. Webb Rites Held At Ellerbe
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie J. Webb wife of W O Webb of 116 West Green Street were held at the Presbyterian church in Ellerbe with Rev W G Thomas Rev W C Rourk Rev J C Whedbee and Rev J W Stork in charge. Burial was in the family burying ground four miles north of Ellerbe with nephews serving as pallbearers. Flowers carried by a group of nieces and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie J. Webb
W. O. Webb
West Green Street
Presbyterian Church
Ellerbe
J. W. Stork
Mount Gilead Presbyterian Church
J. T. Sugg
Reid McRae
Donald McRae
James McRae
Carl McRae
Willie Broadaway
Bill Sugg
Pauline Walker
Maud Lassiter
Irene McRae
Pauline McRae
Ellen Stafford
Louise Lassiter
Annie Bell Sugg
Mary Sugg
Jessie Sugg
Blanche Henderson
Rosa McRae
Younts Girl Improving After Accident in Winston-Salem
Miss Alice Younts of Winston-Salem, seriously injured in a Monday night accident, was reported better but still in grave condition at Guilford General Hospital. J O Hucks, driver of the car, remained jailed with bond set for release. he faces charges of reckless driving and assault with a deadly weapon, trial date to be determined by Miss Younts’s availability to testify.
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Alice Younts
Winston-Salem
Guilford General Hospital
Sechrest
J. O. Hucks
East Russell Street
Miss Younts
Telephones in Use Increase Near Million Each Year
The United States sees a rapid rise in telephone use, edging toward an additional nearly one million connections annually. The trend highlights expanding communication networks and growing consumer adoption across the nation.
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United States
Double Services Installation and Prohibition Raid Update
A 7:30 pm Thursday double installation at Woodmen of the World lodge on East Commerce will induct Grove Post 172 officers and Woodmen's Circle officials with state leaders in attendance. Police are continuing the Williard prohibition raid case, seeking R. M. Williard of 718 West Farms after a raid yielded whisky and related items. surrender and bond are anticipated.
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Woodmen of the World
East Commerce Street
Grove Post
Woodmen’s Circle
E. B. Lewis
Kinston
The
Woodmen
R. F. Patterson
Kannapolis
F. E
J. A. Johnson
Allen King
D. W. Wagner
D. W. Mears
W. C. Howard
Guardian
Eva Hunt
Iona B. Howard
Vaughnie Parrish
Kelly Burton
W. A. Burton
Mattie Cecil
Bessie Cates
R&ay Andrews
Myrtle Cates
Inner Sentinel
J. D., Koonce
Outer Sentinel
Effie Whitt
R. M
Neese) Williard
West Farms Avenue
Williard
Juniors Attend a Big Oyster Roast at Enterprise
A large group of Juniors gathered yesterday at Enterprise for an oyster roast hosted by the Junior Order, Enterprise Council No 235. Speakers delivered remarks and attendees praised the event as one of the best they had attended, with High Point participants including J. W. Sechrest, J. L. Sechrest, W. T. Anderson, and Charlie Hyatt.
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Enterprise
Enterprise Council No
High Point
J. W. Sechrest
J. L. Sechrest
W. T. Anderson
Charlie Hyatt
Child Struck by Car on Woodrow Avenue
A small girl named Sarah Gilbert King daughter of Mr and Mrs W C King of Woodrow Avenue was struck by a car driven by Mrs J S Phelps also of Woodrow Avenue near her home yesterday. She was taken to High Point hospital for treatment with painful bruises and returned home after care.
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Sarah Gilbert King
W. C. King
Woodrow Avenue
J. S. Phelps
New Monarch Club Elects Grover H. Jones President
Grover H. Jones delivered his inaugural address as the new Monarch club president at a Sheraton luncheon. He spoke on Retrospection Introspection and Prospection and outlined past achievements and plans for bigger efforts. New officers H L Curlee Coke Cecil Jack Furgurson C D Thompson Charles Hodgin spoke, with 25 attendees and one visitor.
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Grover H. Jones
Monarch
Club
Sheraton Hotel
H. L. Curlee
Coke Cecil
Jack Furgurson
C. D. Thompson
Charles Hodgin
High Point Feature in Southern Field on Local Furniture Industry
The Southern Field magazine from the Southern Railway highlights High Point N C with 32 furniture plants 16 furniture accessory firms 11 woodworking shops 23 textile mills and 35 other industries. High Point is one of three cities given prominence in the issue received by the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
Southern Field
Southern Railway System
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Local Camp P O S of A to Meet Friday Night
The local camp of the P O S of A will hold a special meeting Friday night at 7 30. President J A Sloop and officers urge all members to attend and invite members of other camps. Topics of interest to all members will be considered. Heat nails in hot water before driving to avoid cracking plaster.
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J. A. Sloop
1929 Building Permits Totals Hit 1 110 752
Building permits issued in 1929 reached 1 110 752 dollars, down from 1 742 450 in 1928. Chief A B Horney notes many small permits and no costly new buildings, with September leading the year at 157 525 dollars. Monthly totals show year long activity across January to December.
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A. B. Horney
New Patrolman Assigned to Fifth District
State Highway Patrolman A. T. Moore began his new duties today in the fifth district replacing Patrolman S. H. Mitchell who was transferred to Durham in the fourth district.
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A. T. Moore
S. H. Mitchell
Durham
Asheville Police Officer Relates Life Change After Sargon
An Asheville man recounts losing 68 pounds during a period of turmoil and credits Sargon with saving his life. He notes resigning from the Asheville police department three years ago and expresses gratitude for the aid that helped him move forward.
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Asheville
Sargon
Sargon Rejuvenates a Struggling Patient to Health
Joseph N. Hyder of Asheville describes severe weight loss, digestive failure, and pain relief after five bottles of Sargon. He credits restored digestion, sleep, and 13 pound gain, saying the medicine saved his life. Ad for Cecil's Drug Store and Mann Drug Co. in High Point.
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Sargon
Joseph N. Hyder
Cumberland Avge
Asheville
High Point
Cecil
Mann Drug Co
Adve
Twenty Die In Fifth District Highway Toll Six Months
The Fifth District records show twenty people killed and 31 injured in 56 major accidents on state highways over the last six months. Only 187 arrests were made despite warnings, with patrols testing hundreds of brakes and lights. August had the highest death toll with six. July had none.
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T. A. Early
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Boston
Gaines Garland
Ring Drug CO
Wachovia Bank Bldg
Thomasville
Denton R. R
Younts
Eccles Everhart
Commercial Bank Building
Rh. M. (Neese) Williard
KE. A. McGhee
K. F. Ellington
C. W. Morris
McGhee
C. H. Whitlow
R. R. Smith
Double Services Police
R. NM. Williard
Woodrow Ave
High Point Public Library
Monarch Club
P.O. A.S
Hyder
Drs. Staley & Staley
Staley Brothers
Christmas Club
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol Co
H. Ellis V. Pres. & Treas
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