Postoffice Site Dispute Not Delaying Construction
Washington January 8 officials said protests over the High Point postoffice site on Green street will not force changes to building plans or delay construction. The site may be faced on South Main street by simply reversing excavation plat, if allowed by the architect. Officials to review High Point council request before action.
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Washington
High Point Postoffice
Green Street
Supervising Architect
Treasury
Main‘ Street
High Point
High Point Council
High Point Records First Big Rain of New Year
High Point saw its first substantial rainfall of the year after a dry spell. The downpour began yesterday morning, paused, then resumed last night and persisted into this afternoon, with warmer temperatures noted after several days. It is noted that a beech tree can drink about 80 quarts of water daily.
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High Point
Ice Cream Makers Plan North Carolina Convention Program
Prominent dairymen ice cream manufacturers and supply firms will speak at the North Carolina Ice Cream Manufacturers annual two day session. E J Mather of Southern Dairies Washington will open with Competitive Cooperation. L P Dickie of the US Chamber will close with There Is No Independence In Business Today.
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North Carolina
J. R. Willis
E. J. Mather
Southern Dairies
Washington, D. C
L. P. Dickie
Southern Division
United States Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Elwood
J. Elwood Cox
Sheraton
Willis
Association
Mr. Willis
T. C. Reed
Greensboro
A. E. Dixon
Fayetteville
J. G. Baldwin
Dirham
E. L. White
Wilmington
I. A. Corning
Hamlet
George L. H. White
Raleigh
Clifton joins Rose Furniture on English Street
P A Clifton formerly with Clifton Furniture Exchange has joined Rose Furniture on English Street. He invites friends to visit his new place of business.
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P. A. Clifton
Clifton Furniture Exchange
Rose Furniture Company
English Street
Clifton
Cancer Prevalence Higher in British Origin Families in U S
A study finds cancer rates higher among families of British ancestry in the United States compared with those of Italian origin. Researchers analyze lineage data and regional cancer incidence to compare genetic and environmental factors across these groups.
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United States
Outlook Hopeful Says Commercial Bank Officials
Commercial National Bank officials described the situation as hopeful while continuing to operate on new accounts. Deposits near 60 000 yesterday and today show faith in plans to pay depositors in full once a satisfactory arrangement is reached. The bank froze withdrawals at close of business January 6 to protect loyal depositors as directors work toward a repayment plan, with assets reported over two million dollars above deposits.
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Commercial National Bank Today
J. Elwood Cox
Commercial National Bank
High Point
District Kiwanis Representatives Meet Here To Discuss Year's Work
Kiwanis club guests from seven cities meet at the Elwood hotel for a noon luncheon. District Lt. Gov. L C Matton called the session to plan activities for the new year, with thirteen reps attending. Dr A B Conrad spoke on They Do Not Mean What They Say, warning against idle rumors. P B Lindley inaugurated as president. music by L L Stookey and Dan W Smith. Representing Salis bury Greensboro Elkin Winston Salem Wilkesboro Mount Airy High Point.
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Elwood
L. C. Matton
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
P. B. Lindley
L. L. Stookey
Dan W. Smith
A. E. Tate
Mount Airy
L. B. Pendergraph
C. M. Whitlock
High Point
P. E. Lindley
W. J. Fraley
Jordan Addresses Young Men of City At Supper Meeting
At a supper meeting Jordan urged local young men to face facts, endure hardship, and develop resilience. He stressed honesty, discipline, and accountability as essential traits for success and civic responsibility.
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Jordan
Faith in a power higher than man challenge to youth
Rev. G Ray Jordan pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church addressed the Y s Men s club at the Y W C A supper meeting. Fielding Kearns provided piano selections. Next week’s meeting will be High Point College Night with Dr G I Humphreys president delivering the principal address and the college glee club performing.
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G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Fielding Kearns
High Point College
G. I. Humphreys
Asheville Post Office Razed For Reuse At Elida Summer School
The old Asheville post office building will be razed and salvaged materials re-erected near Elida Orphanage for use as a summer school building by Columbia Bible College in North Carolina.
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Asheville
Elida
Columbia
N. C
Trio of Bandits Identified in Charlotte Robbery Case
Guy Northcott, wrongfully identified in a Kennedy filling station holdup, was released after Otha Shoaf identified three men in Charlotte as the same bandits who attacked his shop. The suspects are T. J. Stracke, S Berge alias E R Cole, and EB A Kelly, who allegedly fled toward Asheville after looting watches cash narcotics.
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Guy Northcott
Kennedy
Thomasville
Davidson County
Otha Shoaf
Charlotte
Tate's
Northcott
Shoat
T. J. Stracke
Laurelton
N. Y
Berge
E. R. Cole
EB. A. Kelly
Here
Yates
Asheville
Hut Permit Granted for Wesley Memorial Boy Scouts
The office of city permit clerk A. B. Horney issued a $500 permit for erecting a Boy Scout hut for Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. The hut at East Farris and Madison avenues was completed last month, with the permit granted now.
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A. B. Horney
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
East Farris and
Madison Avenues
Carraway Plans New York City Visit for Bonus Question Sentiment
Bruce H. Carraway will depart tonight for New York City to attend to business and will stop in Washington on the way to gauge sentiment on the bonus question. He plans to return likely next Tuesday.
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Bruce H. Carraway
New York City
Mr. Carraway
Washington
Weather Sparks Unseasonal Ironweed Bloom in Big Laurel
In Big Laurel Virginia maps show early leafing as ironweed blankets a field with white blossoms that normally appear in July indicating an unusual springtime bloom due to the weather.
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Big Laurel
High Point Underwriters Exhibit Window Display
The Members of the High Point Association of Underwriters invite attention to their exhibit on display in the window of Redwine Hardware Co.
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High Point Association of Underwriters
Redwine Hardware Co
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Council
Federal
W. Green St
Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
W. C. Idol
Outlook
Kiwanis
Bank of High Point
Dodge
Plymouth
Commerce and
Willowbrook
H. G. Siderton Motor Company
Dodge Brothers and Plymouth Dealer
Shoaf
Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
Y Bros
S. Wrenn Street
Forrest Hill Drive
Emerrywood
White Oak &I
Gatewood Avenue
Wiltshire
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N. Main S&j
Ware Co
D. C
Thrift
Atlantic Building & Loan Association
South Main Street
North Carolina Bank & Trust Co
East Washington Street
Washington and
Wrenn Streets
Washington Street
Carraway
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
Burroughs
Electric Singer
Cleern’s
Lucy Eshelman
Wachovia Bank
J. E. Black
Cable Street Phone
N. Main St
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Wilson Motor Company
West Broao
High Point Ice & Coal Company
High Point Perpetual Building
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