Citizen Accepts Challenge To Contribute To Fuel Fund
C P Evans led today by pledging to donate one dollar per week to the Fuel Fund, matching C A Lewis or totaling four dollars, aiding needy families. Dr Andrews started the drive. Kiwanis, Red Cross, and local sponsors note rising participation and grave fuel shortages among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Lewis
C. P. Evans
Evans
Ward Street
Lewis
Andrew
Kiwanis Club Committee
You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort
Pasteeth powder keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. No gummy taste or feeling for eating and laughing in comfort. Sprinkle on plates for secure fit. Available in three sizes from your druggist.
Boxing commission appoints David T. Yow in High Point
David T. Yow, a well known local sportsman, has been named a member of the High Point boxing commission to fill the unexpired term of K. C. Denny who moved from the city. The appointment was made by Mayor C. B. Grayson. Yow is noted for broad activity in state wide sports circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Yow
High Point Boxing Commission
K. C. Denny
Mr. Yow
C. 8S. Grayson
Moffitt Named Ticket Chairman for President's Birthday Ball
J S Moffitt was appointed general chairman of the ticket committee for the President's Birthday ball at Sedgefield Manor on January 31. The sale of tickets begins January 21 with captains for groups named soon. Peter Hairston Jr chairs the publicity committee. Fred Kibler and his orchestra will provide music. Proceeds support local committees and the Warm Springs foundation to combat infantile paralysis, with 70 percent allotted to the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Moffitt
Sedgefield Manor
Byron Haworth
Peter Hairston, Jr
Fred Kibler
Pinehurst
Warm Springs Foundation
Bull rings in Spain kill thousands of bulls and horses yearly
The record notes about 250 bull rings in Spain with roughly 1500 bulls and 6500 horses killed annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Poultry Breeding Shifts From Fighting to Production
In a shift over the last half century poultry breeding moved from fighting purposes to production aims. Selective programs focused on meat and egg yield, welfare, and efficiency rather than combat traits.
Furniture Men Plan Gathering Next Thursday
The Southern Furniture and Rug Market opens Monday and will host a semi annual meeting Thursday night of the first market week. John Stellings of Charleston is president of the salesmen and manufacturers association. Attendance and optimistic reports from northern markets suggest a strong showing and potential price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Casey
John Stellings
Charleston
S. C
New York
New Registration Policy Adopted by North Carolina Employment Service
The local NC State employment service announces a new registration policy urged by state director Mrs May Thompson Evans. Hours are limited to nine to one daily to free staff for statistical work. Unemployed jobseekers not registered in 60 days should renew, and those not registered in recent weeks will be removed on February first. Office offers free service to employers seeking skilled workers via phone 4526.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene W. Price
North Carolina
Uwharrie Scout Council to Meet Monday
The Uwharrie Council will hold its annual meeting at the Sheraton hotel Monday evening January 20 with Paul Schenck regional BSA chair as principal speaker. About 50 people from Salisbury Lexington Thomasville Asheboro and High Point are expected. Henry Grady Owens will also speak on the topic ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schenck
Boy Scouts of America
National Board of
The
Boy Scouts
Uwharrie Council
Bunn W. Hackney
Sheraton Hotel
Salisbury
Lexington
Thomasville
Asheboro
High Point
Henry Grady Owens
Sawyers Qualifies as Administrator of Mother's Estate
Felix Sawyers of 605 Cable Street High Point qualified in Superior Court as administrator of Mrs Huldeh Sawyers who died January 9 in Greensboro. Heirs at law are four sons Clarence Alton Robert Felix and two daughters Mrs J C Ragan and Mrs A L Allred. Estate value not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Felix Sawyers
Cable Street
High Point
Huldeh Sawyers
Clarence
Alton
Robert
J. C. Ragan
A. L. Allred
Taken By Death Edgar Watts Dixon Passes In Winston-Salem
Edwin Watts Dixon, a member of a prominent North Carolina family and longtime church and civic figure, died at his Winston-Salem home. He was born November 11, 1867, in Cleveland County and later served as a pastor before a business career and later at R J Reynolds Tobacco Company. He leaves three children, six grandchildren, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements expected in Thomasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Watts Dixon
North Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Winston-Salem
Mr. Dixon
Old Dixon
Buffalo Creek
Cleveland County
Kadeah
Belwood
N. C
Col
Thomas Marion Dixon
Adeline Warlick Dixon
Gilbreath Dixon
King’s Mountain
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity College
Duke University
Mt. Holly
North Wilkesboro
Dobson
Jefferson
Thomasville
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Dixon
Mamie Gantt
A. G. Gantt
Emma Browning Gantt
Charleston
D. C
Layman B. Brown
Texarkana
Arkansas
Paul H. Dixon
Houston
Texas
Harriet Bess
Miami
Florida
Hendersonville
Ardmore
Suit Against Presbyterians Gets Underway in Federal Court
A suit of equity by John D. Biggs receiver of the defunct Commercial National Bank of High Point seeks 34500 from the First Presbyterian church and fifteen defendants. Carter Dalton testified as the case began before Judge Johnson J. Hayes after a mistrial in a prior hearing. Named defendants include Dr. W. A. Hayes R. E. Snow A. E. Taplin W. E. Snow K. C. Denny Frank Wineskie C. C. Garrett F. Logan Porter B. Tucker T. J. Gold C. H. Marriner Carter Dalton P. H. Johnson G. W. Denny A. S. Caldwell with trustees R. A. McPheeters Z. I. Walser F. F. Dickson R. T. Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank of
High Point
First Presbyterian Church
Johnson J. Hayes
Carter Dalton
Biggs
Hayes
Equity
W. A. Hayes
R. E. Snow
A. E. Taplin
W. E. Snow
K. C. Denny
Frank Wineskie
C. C. Garrett
F. Logan Porter
B. Tucker
T. J. Gold
C. H. Marriner
P. H. Johnson
G. W. Denny
A. 8. Caldwell
R. A. McPheeters
Z. I. Walser
F. F. Dickson
R. T. Pickens
Knop Named Manager of Ruby's Jewelry Outlet
B F Knop is transferred from Greensboro to manage Ruby's Jewelry in High Point announced today. He brings more than 25 years in the jewelry trade and knowledge of all its branches. He served in the Thirtieth North Carolina division in World War I era and had not worked this area for 17 years until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ruby
High Point
Knop
North Carolina
Rites Held For Rev Kennett
Funeral services were held for William F. Kennett 79 retired Methodist Protestant minister at Hebron church near Mebane with Rev J E Pritchard in charge. He served 42 years in the denomination and was once president of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference before his superannuation in 1926. He died at his home and is survived by his son Dr P S Kennett of High Point College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Greensboro
William F. Kennett
Hebron Church
Mebane
J. E. Pritchard
D. D
Grace Methodist Protestant Church
Kennett
Methodist Protestant Conference of
P. S. Kennett
High Point College
Dicksons Plan Move to Raeford for Residence
Announcement that Mr and Mrs George Graham Dickson will leave this week for Raeford to make their home Mr Dickson a Raeford native has practiced law and will continue there The Dickson family home remains in Raeford Local bar members expressed regret over the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham Dickson
Raeford
Dickson
Local couple Dickson depart city after law practice in Sebring
Mr and Mrs Dickson announce their departure from the city after three years of legal work in Sebring Florida Friends here extend best wishes for a successful return to his native community They were active in professional social life and held memberships at the First Presbyterian church Mr Dickson served as an officer in the local National Guard Unit for several years
Temperature on Neptune Plunged to 400 Degrees Below Zero
Scientists estimate Neptune’s surface chill reaches about 400 degrees below zero. Measurements indicate extreme cold conditions on the distant planet, influencing theoretical models of outer solar system atmospheres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Ant gait signals rising temperatures in precise gauge
Researchers note that ant speed correlates with temperature, speeding up as heat increases. The method offers a simple biological indicator for ambient warmth and climate monitoring.
County Welfare Offices Move to East Commerce Street
County welfare offices relocate from East Green Street to larger quarters on East Commerce Street in the Elliott 8 Wood building. Officials expect downtown access to improve service and announce a future opening. The move also shifts certification work from NCERA to unemployment for WPA programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Welfare
East Green Street
East Commerce Street
Elliott
Creomulsion Ad Urges Early Cough Action
An old advertisement warns that a three days’ cough signals danger and promotes Creomulsion as a remedy. It touts Beechwood and Scoeneny, claims doctors use it, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Red Cross
W. H. Coltrane
H. A. Cecil
Sr. C. B. Society of Central Friends Church
Nick
Boxing Commission
Moffitt
Mann’s Oh Drug Stores
Carolina
Vick
Phillips Milk
Idwell’s
Mann
B. C
Soc Size Marine
Soc Ipana
Uwharrie Scout Council
F. Sawyers
Winston- Salem
Presbyterians
B. F. Knop
Ruby’s
Pee Seni Ig
Dicksons
G. G. Dickson
E. Commerce
Chae
South Main
Rose Furniture Co
Kester Bros
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