Gardner Proposals Draw Mixed Local Support
High Point backs Governor Gardner's sweeping program with broad approval though some Guilford officials resist certain points like tax reassessment. Local figures including Dr. J T Burrus and Waynick praise the plan's foresight while noting need for study of educational changes. Others foresee legislative battles and endorse retrenchment and efficiency measures.
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High Point
O. Max Gardner
General Assembly
Criminal term of Superior Court opens January 27 in High Point
The regular criminal term of High Point municipal court with jury trials opens Tuesday January 27 listing 52 trials, many for prohibition violations. Cases include three High Point youths charged with attempting to extort $400 from grocer John R Lackey. The calendar lists defendants across two days with numerous charges including drunkenness, reckless driving, and blackmail.
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High Point Municipal Court
High Point
Eugene Scearce
Dewey
Mallory Stanley
John R. Lackey
South Main Street
Gus Griffin
M. L. Hancock
Vernie Jackson
Fred Mendenhall
M. S. Lawson
R. L. Davis
A. G. Davis
Vernon Medlin
S. Massey
GS. Massey
M. A. Swain
Luther Lane
George Sherrill
Spicer Williams
Frank Carroll
Will Harper
Phipps Knox
Licenses On Sale Here Til Saturday
Automobile owners in the Carolinas can secure 1931 state license plates at Geo. Lowes Inc local bureau until next Saturday January 17. After that, tags may be purchased from Greensboro or Raleigh. Mrs. Kate B. Ragan reports distribution progress and notes High Point residents lag in buying the new plates. The office operates 9 a m to 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Club
Geo. Lowe's, Inc
Kate B. Ragan
Greensboro
Raleigh. Co
Ragan
High Point
Governor's message draws mixed business reaction in state
Fronting the state, officials and manufacturers weigh the governor's recommendations. C C Robbins backs economy but opposes the six cent gasoline levy, fearing higher land tax impact on farmers. John C Abels warns tourism may suffer as motorists stock up near state lines. Fred Tate endorses the governor, while Dr. Dred Peacock calls the message strong but suggests broader salary cuts could save more.
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C. C. Robbins
John C. Abels
Colonial Life Insurance Company
North Carolina
Fred N. Tate
Dred Peacock
Week's Meetings For Cooking Classes
Miss Eva Edgerton announces a week of cooking classes directed by the H High Point night schools. Meetings are Monday at Highland Mill Methodist church kitchen, Tuesday at 7, Wednesday none, Thursday at 2 at Mrs Jones 1109 Redding, and 7 at Mrs Anniemith 908 Millis, plus Friday 7 at Mrs S S Haney 204 Kelly. Miss Vista Dixon leads the classes. a community night school council meeting with outstanding pupils is set for Tuesday at the Y W C A with a special program.
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H High Point
Eva Edgerton
Highland Mill Methodist Church
Louella Lassiter
Smith Street
Jones
Redding Street
Anniemith
Millis Street
S. S. Haney
Kelly Street
Vista Dixon
Scout Court of Honor Deferred
The January court of honor for High Point scouts at Wesley Memorial church was deferred to Monday night January 19 at 7 30. Bunn W. Hackney Jr announced two eagle scout badges will be awarded to Cecil Bulla troop 10 and Burt Asbury troop three marking first eagle awards in these courts. Scouts should report tomorrow 3 to 5 pm for the junk court as scheduled.
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High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
Cécil Bulla
Methodist Protestant Children’s Home
Burt Asbury
First Baptist Church
Hackney
Scouth
Fire Loss In City Last Year Comparatively Small
The city reports total fire loss of 126159.52 on 289 fires with 77 827.13 in buildings and 48332.39 in contents. The August 17 lightning strike at J Elwood Carresid ence caused about 13000 in Emerywood, while Keystone Cabinet factory fire on English street totaled 12000. Only 263 fires confined to origin floors, 26 spread to other areas. 23 false alarms. Chief A B Horney notes per capita loss 3 40, insurance covers just over half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Horney
Horney
Keystone Cabinet Company
Knox Furniture Manufacturing Company
English Street
J. Elwood
Emerywood
Small School Boy Killed in Automobile Accident
Lazell Barnes seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Garnet Barnes of 427 Mangum Avenue was killed yesterday afternoon when struck by a Dodge sedan driven by 19 year old Howard Dennis near his home. The child darted in front of the moving car from beside a parked vehicle and was crushed and run over. Dennis stopped after braking and the car struck a telephone pole. He was taken into custody but released after no charges were filed. The boy, a first grade pupil at Emma Blair school, died before reaching Guilford General Hospital. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Little Lazell Barnes
Emma Blair
Mangum Avenue
Lazell Barnes
Garnet Barnes
Howard Dennis
Springfield Road
Bri Shane
Dennis
Guilford General Hospital
Besk
Funeral services for young girl Jessie Miller Millikan
A large crowd attended the Springfield Friends Church to honor Jessie Miller Millikan who died Thursday night at home of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Millikan of Archdale after a several months illness. The service was led by Miss Clara I Cox and Rev Tom A Sykes with choir numbers Some Time We'll Understand Lead Kindly Light and Face to Face. Pallbearers included John Richardson Blair Richardson Harold Welborn Terry Weilborn Obed Hancock and Jay Hendricks. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Friends Church
Jessie Miller Millikan
J. M. Millikan
Archdale
Clara I. Cox
Tom A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
J. Gurney Briggs
Lawrence White
Nat Walker
H. BE. Jones
Genevieve Moore
John Richardson
Blair Richardson
Harold Welborn
Terry Weilborn
Obed Hancock
Jay Hendricks
Springfield Church
Margaret Fell
I. T. Mann Named to National Rehabilitation Committee
Dr. I. T. Mann, service officer for the local American Legion post, was notified by James F. Barton, national adjutant, of his three year appointment as a general member of the national rehabilitation committee representing North Carolina. The letter also confirms his election as vice chairman of Area C for the year ending November 1, 1931, with Barton urging acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Mann
American Legion
James F. Barton
National Adjutant
Department of North Carolina
Barton
Ralph MT. O'Neill
Indianapolis
National Rehabilitation Committee
Area “C
Subjects At Friends Services Announced
Central Friends church hosts morning service led by Rev T A Sykes with a youth talk Lost and Found and an evening message En lightened Common Sense The Senior Christian Endeavor ushers, Sunday school and Brotherhood class meet at 9 45 A M led by Horace Haworth Mrs C F Tomlinson to present a message from Marvin Shore on last summer’s recreational program directed by the church.
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Central Friends Church
T. A. Sykes
Horace Haworth
C. F. Tomlinson
Marvin Shore
LL Veneer Co Favored By Jury In Local Case
In High Point municipal court the jury returned a verdict favoring the Hill Veneer company, holding Foreign and Domestic Veneer owed only 810.84 on a 1700 account. The judge ruled veneers were not the contracted type. About 15 cases, including Lowe vs Staley, were disposed of. Staley pleaded he did not sign the note and was not liable.
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High Point
Kentucky
Hill Veneer Company
Roberson, Haworth and Reece
D. D. Parson
George W. Lowe, Inc
Ralph
W. J. Staley
Nutcracker Operetta Shines At Junior High
Under Miss Marion Burgess pupils staged The Magic Nutcracker operetta in the auditorium for a capacity Friday audience. The production followed a Christmas theme with Jane Kerley's libretto, based on Tschaikowsky's suite, and featured Luella O Bierne, Howard Fitch, and a 40 voice chorus. An orchestra of about 12, led by Miss Virginia Frank and Max Noah, accompanied the performance with help from several teachers behind the scenes.
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Marion Burgess
Jane Kerley
Tschaikowsky
Luella O’bierne
Howard Fitch
Pearl Burrage
Paul Davis
Reuben Hinkle
Tommy
Harry Winders
Hicks
Titman
Monroe
Nowell
Carter
Bigham
Foust
James Sadler
Funeral Hour Change for Mrs J W Hennis
Funeral services for Mrs J W Hennis will be held at her home 2325 English Street this morning at 11 45 oclock instead of 11 oclock as announced Rev A L Aycock will officiate assisted by Rev John Allred of Asheboro
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J. W. Hennis
English Street
A. L. Aycock
John Allred
Asheboro
City Health in 1930 Declared Especially Good
City physician Dr. S. S. Coe released an annual report citing excellent health for 1930 due to better sanitation. Only isolated epidemics occurred, with typhoid 15 cases imported and meningitis halted after three cases. Whooping cough led with 121 cases. diphtheria 69. scarlet fever 49. measles and other illnesses noted. Nursing staff logged thousands of home visits and city services supported by Metropolitan Life.
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High Point
S. S. Coe
Raleigh
Ragsdale Funeral To Be Held Today
Funeral services for C. V. Ragsdale who died of pneumonia will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from his home 411 Tomlinson Street with Rev R I Farmer of the First M P church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
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C. V. Ragsdale
Tomlinson Street
Enterprise
R. I. Farmer
First
M. P. Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Andrews To Speak At P T A Meet In Fourth Ward
T Wingate Andrews city schools superintendent will address the regular monthly meeting of the Fourth ward Parent Teachers association at the Springfield avenue building Tuesday night at 7 30. Miss Ira Hensley from the city school music department will supervise the music. At least one parent from each family is expected to attend. President Rev E L Kirk of Calvary M E church East Green Street.
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T. Wingate Andrews
Fourth Ward
Springfield Avenue
Ira Hensley
City School
Rev
E. L. Kirk
Calvary M. E
East Green Street
Interest Builds for Winter Furniture Market in January Show
Dealers show strong interest in the mid winter Southern Furniture Market to be held in the Exposition Building in January 1931. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 visitors normally attend, but more than 500 admittance card requests suggest a record crowd. Exhibits include 130 displays with 30 carloads of new designs, with prices cut 10 to 25 percent and a shift toward sedate, high quality furniture. Local hotels prepare for visitors and the Junior Service League runs a lunchroom in the building.
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Tomlinson
High Point
High Street
Cr. F. Long
Chamber of Commerce
Sedgefield
Chicago
Sesson
Junior Service League
Ben Moore
Chambers Seeks Home Rooms for Southern Furniture Market
FP J Sizemore secretary says the chamber will place exhibitors and salesmen in private homes during the Southern Furniture market starting Monday January 19 at High Point. Rooms for buyers are needed and listed at the chamber bureau to speed reservations.
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J. Sizemore
Andere
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Furniture Market
High Point
Mr. Sizemore
Chamber Bureau
Famous lecturer to speak at High Point College auditorium
Dr. Robert M. McLaughlin eminent author and lecturer will present the third lyceum talk of the school year Tuesday at 8 pm in Roberts Hall High Point College The speaker praised by Woodrow Wilson and Dr S Parkes Cadman is expected to be the highlight of the season Officials and city residents welcome his visit and a letter notes Cadman’s warm recollections of High Point during Christmas holidays
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Robert M. McLaughlin
Roberts’ Hall
High Point College
Woodrow Wilson
S. Parkes Cadman
McLaughlin
High Point
G. J. Humphreys
Parkes Cadman
Dr. Cadman
Ex-Service Man Dowdy Dies at Portsmouth Hospital
John A. Dowdy, a High Point ex service member and operator of a service station on the High Point Thomasville highway, died Thursday night at the Naval hospital in Portsmouth Virginia after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services will be held in Roaring River North Carolina, his former home. He is survived by his wife Lexie Blackburn Dowdy and a baby daughter Lexie Juanita.
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John A. Dowdy
High Point
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
I. T. Mann
American Legion
Dowdy
Roaring River
N. C
Thomasville
Ennis Street
Lexie Blackburn
Lexie Juanita
Crusaders To Hear Schaffer At the Y This Afternoon
All friends of the tabernacle meeting led by Rev Geo T Stephens are invited to meet with the Crusaders in the YMCA lobby at 2 30 p m The speaker will be Rev W R Schaffer pastor of the First Reformed church After the meeting newly elected captains will meet to choose committeemen for the Gospel Team
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Friends of the Tabernacle
Geo. T. Stephens
Crusaders
W. R. Shhaffer
First Reformed Church
Cox Favors Retention of Present Highway Commission
Local banker Cox, back from Raleigh after talks with the state highway commission, favors keeping the current highway board for now. He would resign if the legislature adopts Governor Gardner’s proposed changes, though he and other commissioners would not oppose the shift if deemed best for the state. Cox has served 11 years and helped shape the state highway system.
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Guilford
General Assembly
J. T. Burrus
State Senate
Waynick
C. M. Waynick
House of Representatives
Gardner
Thomas Turner
Guilford County
Greensboro
Turner
J. Elwood Cox
Fifth District
Raleigh
Highway Commission
Carter Dalton
North Carolina Code Commission
General Assembly.” Co. F. Tomlinson
J. H. Adams
Thomas J. Gold
Cleveland County
State Highway Commission
Cox
Ernor
Building record lowered in 1930
A. B. Hor ney reports High Point city building permits totaled 548435 in 1930 with 74590 in repairs. Only June matched past years due to Springfield avenue Fourth ward elementary school permit at 232700. Monthly totals ranged from 28300 in January to 313500 in November.
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High Point
A. B. Horney
Fourth Ward
Springfield Avenue
Textile Members Meet At Chr Textile Members Meet At Chr
Charlotte witnesses the Southern Textile union of dyers finishers and mercerizers gathering for a meeting today to discuss a technical problem and related readings. The event drew members from several plants as they reviewed variances in processes and quality controls.
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Charlotte
Jan
Dyers
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Superior Court
E. W. Hogan
E W. Hogan
H. R. Smith
John Witcher
Ralph Doster
Robert Brooks
Ferrell Holder
Earl Patterson
John Hiatt
Clara Barker
R. T. Powell
Will Graves
Worley Watson
Dewey Stanley
Scout Court of Honor
Nat'l Committee
L. T. Mann
National Executive Committee
Friends
LL Veneer CO
City Nursing Department
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Metropoltan Lifes Insurance Co
Ragsdale
Winter Furniture
Viirgul VY Vernee
Robert W. McLaughlin
High Point College Lyceum
Schaffer
the Y
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