City adopts Civil Service rating system with merits and demerits
Government introduces a Post Office style service rating for city workers. Each employee receives a jacket with merit and demerit data, starting from a base of 700, leading to ratings from very good to unsatisfactory and possible probation or dismissal. Ratings occur semi annually based on diligence and quality of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Wade P. Renfrew
Post Office Department
Civil Service Administration
Civil Service Office
Skipper the Fire Company Mascot Dies After Truck Accident
Firemen at No. 6 company mourn the loss of Skipper a female bulldog mascot for six years Jumping from a truck at station No 1 she was crushed and euthanized An appropriate burial service was held for the beloved mascot in High Point.
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No. 6 Company
Skipper
Knox Proposes Plan To Stimulate Building Activity On Vacant Lots
A. C. Hudson of Greensboro Guilford county supervisor of taxation will be in High Point at the tax department in the new county building each Wednesday from 10 a m to 2 p m to confer with taxpayers about taxation problems. The policy will be permanent and any taxpayer may appear during those hours.
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Knox
A. C. Hudson
Greensboro
Guilford County
High Point
Tax Department
Hudson
City Manager proposes corporation to buy city lots at foreclosure auction
High Point City Manager E M Knox told the Real Estate Board plans to form a corporation to bid on city foreclosed lots at public auctions. The aim is to repurchase vacant parcels, reduce assessments, stimulate building within city limits, and offset tax losses through future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Knox
High Point
High Point Real Estate Board Board
Sheraton Hotel
Knox
Henry V. Koonts
Ed Mendehall
M. G. Moore
J. W. Clinard
J. W. McGuinn
Curtis Smithdeal
J. C. White
Meldon Holmes
James Conrad
E. A. Byrum
A. C. Hudson
Demerit Schedule for City Employees
The document lists demerits for various offenses including absence without leave carelessness disobedience discourtesy intoxication and false statements. It notes ranges of points for each offense and requires notifying employees by letter to explain a demerit record and details penalties for multiple offenses.
Webber manslaughter case heard anew in Superior Court
The trial of Columbus Webber, a Winston Salem Negro charged with manslaughter in the death of Garrell Burge near High Point on Sept 15, 1935, continued in Superior Court. Webber contends Burge drove into his path. a prior verdict was voided by the Supreme Court for improper charges. A High Point officer testified that whiskey was found in the Burge car, not in Webber's.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Columbus Webber
Winston- Salem
Young Burge
Burge
High Point
Winston-Salem
A. C. Ward
George Royals
Onion Origins Strength Through Latin Roots
The terms onion and union share a Latin root unio meaning strength. This linguistic note traces how both words evolved from a common origin to describe unity and robustness in different contexts.
Death notices H B Melton 84 Trinity father of 7 plus kin
H B Melton 84 died at home Trinity route 2 at 4 am after an illness since Friday He was born September 26 1853 in Yadkin County He married Mary Bouldin who died years ago Surviving are three sons Ernest Lee of High Point and Cleve Melton of Crews Va four daughters Mrs Charles Brown Mrs Viola Melton Mrs Clara Rice all of High Point and Mrs Rosa Fry of Trinity route 2 twenty five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Funeral from Springfield Friends church Thursday at 2 30 pm with pastors and interment in Springfield cemetery Also a note explains water composition and electrolysis.
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H. B
Dad) Melton
Trinity
Route 2
Yadkin County
Mary Bouldin
Ernest and
Lee
High Point
Cleve Melton
Crews
Charles Brown
Viola Melton
Clara Rice
Rosa Fry
Springfield Friends Church
Clara J. Cox
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
CC. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Springfield Cemetery
Rambling Reporter Notes Midweek Prayer Service
Dr Embree H Blackard will lead the regular mid week prayer meeting at Wesley Memorial church tonight at 7 30 o'clock.
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Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial Church
Evangelist Helen Everett Delivers The Coat Of Many Colors Sermon
The Full Gospel Tabernacle hosts evangelist Helen Everett this evening at 7 30 for a sermon titled The Coat Of Many Colors. Everett will speak to attendees on faith and devotion in a traditional service setting.
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Helen Everett
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Three New Den Mothers Named for Cub Pack No One
Mrs A M Rankin Jr Mrs Matt Wall and Mrs M A Lackey were named den mothers of three new dens organized by Cub Pack No One in today’s announcement.
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A. M. Rankin, Jr
Matt Wall
M. A. Lackey
Cub Pack
Emery Wood Country Club to Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Emery Wood Country Club is set for next Tuesday night at the clubhouse. The notice indicates a gathering of members to discuss club affairs and conduct routine business.
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Emerywood Country Club
License revocations list includes High Point drivers
The state highway safety division releases a list of revocations. Among those named are Charles Banks Thom as of 1610 North Main Street High Point for driving drunk and Alfred Hedrick of 1222 Silk Street High Point for driving drunk and reckless driving.
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State Highway Safety Division
Charles Banks Thomas
North Main Street
High Point
Alfred Hedrick
Silk Street
Doctor Nat Walker Returns to Office After Family Loss
Dr Nat Walker resumes practice on Friday following an absence of several days due to the death of his father John Robert Walker.
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Nat Walker
John Robert Walker
Councils Set Joint Meeting Friday With Sisk Speaker
Guilford Council Junior Order and Washington Council Daughters of America announce a joint meeting at the Terry Building hall Friday night January 14 with B C Sisk to speak The event includes installation of new officers and is open to Juniors Daughters and the public Refreshments will be served
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Guilford Council
Junior Order
Washington Council, Daughters of America
Terry Building
Hudson Addresses New Intangible Tax at Dinner Meeting
Greensboro county supt of taxation Hudson spoke to the American Business club at the Elwood hotel on the new intangible personal property tax. He said it is early to predict its success and outlined how the tax operates. President Ed Mendenhall presided and won the attendance prize.
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A. ©. Hudson
Greensboro
American Business Club
Elwood Hotel
Hudson
Ed Mendenhall
Inspirational address by B C Sisk at Junior Order meeting
B C Sisk of Pleasant Garden a past state councilor of the Junior Order delivered an inspirational address. He is described as one of the outstanding readers of the Junior Order in the state and reputed to be an effective speaker.
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B. C. Sisk
Pleasant Garden
Sisk
Englishmen Live Longer Thanks to Hygiene in Surgery
Improved water supply, hygiene, and surgical techniques are linked to longer life expectancy among Englishmen compared with years past.
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Fire Company
Association
Building & Loan Association
W. Clinard
Pres
B. F. Johnson
Webber
Commerce
Security Bank
High Point Savings and Trust CO
High Point, North Carolina
Anitaion
U. S
Preferred
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
H. B. Melton
Boxwood
Boxwood Gardens
R. P. Roger
Madam Ardelle
Ardelle
N. Main St
Winston-Salem Highway
Madame Alberta
Wachovia Bank
High Point, Thomasvill & Denton
Railroa
General Offices
High Point, N.C
Horace G. Slderton
Willowbrook
Plymouth
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