Oakes Sentenced To Four Months On County Roads
Greensboro January 16. Judge Hoyle Sink imposed four months on the roads and a $1000 fine plus half costs on H A Oakes for forgery of a High Point councilmanic election name. Ethel Muse received $50 and half costs after mercy recommendation. Oakes appeals bond set at 100 dollars. appearance bond 1500. John Burton held for manslaughter in death of C0 W Cox following May wreck. plea of nolo contendere with prayer for judgment continued on costs. A H Payne pleaded guilty to forcible trespass, larceny charge dropped, costs due. N W Rhodes pleaded guilty to assault at a High Point area filling station. court action noted.
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Greensboro
H. A. Oakes
Superior Court
Hoyle
Sink
Ethel Muse
Anna Belie Perrell
High Point
Muse
Mercy
Oakes
John Burton
Co.w. Cox
Wadesboro
Burton
Cox
A. H
Council Meeting Set For Tonight In High Point
High Point city council holds regular meeting tonight in city hall court room at 7 30 asking for attendance. Mayor A York said several Tuesday night items are expected to be decided this time.
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High Point
City Hall
A. York
Eight Month Sentence Suspended on Costs and Good Behavior
The court suspended the eight months sentence on payment of costs and a promise of good behavior.
Capias served on Jessup girl in election forgery case
Miss Ruth Jessup of Lexington was arrested at High Point hospital after a capias ad testificandum for her to testify in the Oakes Muse forgery case. Bond set at 190 dollars. Perrell testified Jessup offered 100 dollars to not testify.
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Ruth Jessup
Lexington
Anna Bell Perrell
Thomasville
H. A. Oakes
Ethel Muse
High Point Hospital
Hoyle Sink
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Miss Perrett
Co. L. Gray
Beth Oakes
High Point
Muse
Miss Perrell
Oakes
Jessup
Robbers Frightened Off At McDonald’s Service Station
Robbers attempted to enter the McDonald’s Service Station at the North Main and Church streets corner last night but were scared away before gaining entry. A broken front door pane and pry marks were found this morning, marking a third recent break-in attempt, manager Charles Lucas said.
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McDonald's
North Main
Church Streets
Charles Lucas
Jimmy
Edwards-Hiatt Motor Company to Locate Principal Office Here
The Hiatt Motor Company of this city and Thomasville will change its name to Edwards-Hiatt Motor Company following a charter amendment filed with Guilford Superior Court clerk A Wayland Cooke. Principal offices will be established here.
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Edwards-Hiatt Motor Company
Hiatt Motor Company
Thomasville
A. Wayland Cooke
Guilford Superior Court
Companion Royal Arch Masons Meeting Notice
There will be a regular meeting of High Point Chapter No. 70 R A M Friday night at 7 30. All members are urged to be present and visiting Royal Arch Masons are cordially invited to attend. By order. Claude E Smith High Priest
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High Point
Royal Arch
South Carolina Officers Detain Three Robbery Suspects
South Carolina officers moved to extradite Watson Weaver Robert Nicholson and Paul Bulla after they confessed to holding up a Rosinville filling station on January 7. Nicholson and Weaver implicated Bulla in the holdup and a prior Waynesboro auto theft. The trio, traced via a hat bearing a High Point firm name, were arrested at Weaver’s home and a maroon Chrysler seized.
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High Point
Auto
South Carolina
Watson Weaver
Robert Nicholson
Paul Bulla
Rosinville
8. C
Columbia
Nicholson
Weaver
Bulla
Waynesboro
S. C
Trinity
Greenville
Park Street
Training School Well Attended by Regional Educators
A teacher training conference at St. Mary's Episcopal church drew attendees from Spray Leavville Walnut Cove Mt Airy Winston Salem Greensboro and Lexington. Rev J I Jackson led and Miss Annie M Stout of Memphis directed four talks on religious education and modern teaching methods. About 45 attended as two thousand teachers pursue certificates through the National Accredited Teacher Training association.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Spray
Leakeville
Walnut Cove
Mt. Airy
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Lexington
J. I. Jackson
Diocesan
Department of Religious Education
Annie M. Stout
Memphis
Province of
Sewanee
Baxter Moore
Charlotte
Rosalie Wilson
Winston- Salem
Miss Stout
John J. Jackson
National Accredited Teacher Training Association
India Produces Two Million Tons Of Jute Annually
India yields about two million tons of jute each year marking the crop as a major fiber export. The figure reflects steady cultivation and processing across states with significant economic impact for farmers and textile mills.
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India
Thomasville Man Speaks At Supper Club Talk
Thomasville story reports R L Pope cashier First National Bank on Broadcasting Sunshine at the Men's Club supper of the First Reformed Church in the Baraca classroom at 7 pm. He urged optimism and kindness as keys to happiness. The Thomasville quartet sang and Miss Jonnie Mase read. About 50 club members attended. Supper was served by the Woman's Missionary Society.
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R. L. Pope
First National Bank
Thomasville
Sunshine
First Reformed Church
Baraca
William Gibbardt
Mr. Pope
Jonnie Mase
Woman's Missionary Society
Safety On Highways Discussed At Kiwanis Meeting
Lieut. T. A. Early, head of the state highway patrol in the fifth district, warned High Point Kiwanis about highway dangers. He said autos kill more than guns, whisky or drugs, but remain essential. 85,000 schoolchildren ride daily and 97 percent of churchgoers use cars. Emphasis was on eliminating the fool driver through education, enforcement, and better roads. Musical interludes by the Carter twins and club songs followed. Guests included Frank Gaffney, Walter Chandler, and Fred Eshelman.
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T. A. Early
State Highway Patrol
High Point Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hotel
L. A. Stookey
Carter Twins
Wineton
Burris Reports Strong 1931 Prospects From New York Show
Jack Burris secretary and treasurer of Gate City Motor Company Inc reports from the New York Automobile Show that buyers were active and enthusiasm ran high. He says the 1931 automotive outlook looks great for the industry.
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Jack Burris
Gate City Motor Company, Inc
New York
High Point Civic Association to Elect New Officers Tonight
The High Point Citizens association with over 100 business and civic leaders will hold a reorganization meeting at Elwood Hotel tonight at 7 45. New officers including a president to replace the late John W Hedrick will be chosen and plans for the year discussed. Attendance is urged for the association and the city’s interests.
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High Point Citizens’ Association
High Point
Hall
Elwood Hotel
John W. Hedrick
Bond Posted By Alamance Blockading Suspects
Edward Spoon Clyde Spoon and Julien Small all of High Point posted bond to appear in Graham court Monday January 26 for trial on charges tied to possession of a still found under a cabin bed where they were working shingling. Sheriff Stockard and deputies reported nearby signs of blockading including two beer barrels unearthed from a saw and gem pile.
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Edward and
Clyde Spoon
Julien Small
Alamance County
Graham
Stockard
C. V. Copeland
J. P. Workman
Dr Burrus Spends Week End In City
Dr J T Burrus will return tonight from Raleigh where he serves in the state senate with twelve committee posts and a chairmanship. He will stay until Monday afternoon, while away his staff cover urgent cases at his hospital and clinic.
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J. T. Burrus
Raleigh
Senate
Get Rid of Rheumatism in 48 Hours With Allenru
An advertisement claims rheumatic pain stems from blood uric acid and promises relief in 48 hours by taking one tablespoon of Allenru three times daily. It touts Allenru as a blood purifier sold by Mann Drug Co and other druggists, with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Mann Drug Co
Allenru
Sciatica
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Elgin—Bulova—and
Ollendorft Watches
Capias
McDonald’s
Royal Arch Masons
Claude E. Smith
J. M. Thomas, SR
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Princess
Leonard and
Younts 215 North Main
Matton
Matton Drug Company
Yorth Main Street
St. Mary’s
Iad
Aunt
Kiwanis Club
Burris
W. Broad
Alamance
Dr. Burrus
Chichesters
Erie
Spencer’s Taxi & Transfer
E. J. Deane
Johnson Street
N. CO
Tyes
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
O. Dos
City Transfer and Storage CO
Hone
Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
Treasury Department
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
the Commercial National Bank
Idol
Vice-Pres. & Treas
C. H. Ellas
Sec’y
Pauline
Otaiee
Crage
Nieane
Lewis Harris
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