Wreck Draws Injuries and Political Crackle at Guilford General Hospital
Police Chief W. G. Friddle and D. Ross were slightly hurt in a crash near Siler City. Witnesses and local Democrats accused Republicans as an ambulance carried Wade Renn and Leo Schwab to the hospital. The incident sparked talk of a secret Raleigh session and a move to block downtown traffic for the Liberal ambulance.
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Guilford General Hostal
Wade Renn
Leo Schwab
Siler City
W. G. Friddle
D. Ross
City Hall
Smire
Themen
L. Jackson
Proponents Back Hydro-Electric Grant Hearing
Judge H Hoyle Sink will hear Guilford Superior Court motion next Friday at 10 about the city of Guilford's right to accept a Public Works Administration grant for a Yadkin river hydro electric plant. Duke Power challenges the grant. city officials seek bond backed by plant assets. The case may go to the Supreme Court, delaying the project.
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Superior Court
Greensboro
H. Hoyle Sink
Guilford Superior Court
Public Works Administration
Yadkin River
Duke Power Company
Judge Sink
Supreme Court
J. Paul Williamson
Mrs Henry Baker Injured In Wreck Near Five Points
Mrs Henry Baker Rockford 4 suffered minor facial injuries and two fractured ribs when her automobile ran out of control and struck a telephone pole on the Greens o-High Point highway. She was taken to Burrus clinic and treated then discharged. Her condition was not considered serious and she rested comfortably at home later.
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Henry Baker
Rockford 4
Greens o-High Point
Conference On Child Welfare Being Planned
CHARLOTTE January 16 Area C child welfare conference set for February 6 6 Area C includes Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone National leaders in child welfare work are expected to attend the conference
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Charlotte
E¢ American Legion
Georgia
Florida
Ala- Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Puer- Rico
Canal Zone
Fury fires delay Furious departure in Devonport incident
A fire in the boiler room of the aircraft carrier Furious at Devonport delayed its departure for the spring Mediterranean cruise. The blaze was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported.
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Devonport
Eng
Kly
Arthur Harrison to Speak Monday at Railroad Meeting
Arthur Harrison chief investigator for the Railroad Retirement board will address a mass meeting of railroad men in the city at the offices of the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad company.
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Arthur Harrison
Railroad Retirement Board
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Freight Agents to Meet at Sheraton Hotel Monday
The Southern Railway Freight Agents association will hold a one day meeting Monday at 9 a.m. at the Sheraton hotel. W H Gatchell of Washington D C, vice president of the Southern Railway System, will preside and address the gathering. About 40 to 60 agents from major Southern Railway cities are expected. The session will focus on furniture shipment handling ahead of the opening of the Southern Furniture and Rug Market. This will be a called meeting.
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Southern Railway Freight Agents’ Association
Sheraton Hotel
R. E. Brown
W. H. Gatchell
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway System
Mr. Brown
Southern Railway
D. T. Thomas
Richmond
Southern Furniture and
Local speaker to discuss railroad retirement act
At 7 30 Monday city residents were told that Mr Harrison a familiar figure here will discuss various features of the railroad retirement act His public talk is open to all and he is noted as a forceful speaker in this community
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Harrison
Rev Marshall Woodson to Keynote Uwharrie Scout Dinner
The Rev Marshall Woodson pastor of Salisbury's First Presbyterian Church will address the annual Uwharrie Boy Scout Council dinner at the Sheraton Hotel Tuesday night. About 100 attendees from Asheville High Point Thomasville Lexington Salisbury expected. Troop 20 High Point to present the playlet Boy For Sale. reports from council committees and year in review to follow. H A Millis, council president, to preside and toast.
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First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury
Uwharrie Council
Sheraton Hotel
Marshall Woodson
First Presbyterian Church of
Salisbury
Uwharrie Boy Scout Council
B. W. Hackney
Woodson
Boyhood
Asheville
High Point
Thomasville
Lexington
Salis
Bury
H. A. Millis
Rotary Show Headlines Revue to Open Next Wednesday
Rotary’s fund raising production Headlines Revue debuts next Wednesday at the Junior high auditorium. Local performers fill most parts with Mexico City rotarian Robert de la Rosa singing Mexican love songs. advance ticket sales are strong and capacity crowds are expected for the two performances.
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Rotary
High Point
Robert de la Rosa
Mexico City
Y. M
Senor de la Rosa
High Point Civil Service Bill Aims At Employee Examinations
Section 19 proposes the civil service commission may examine current city workers on a competitive basis to assess qualifications and fitness. It allows listing qualified names to fill deficient positions, with hearings and reports to the city manager and council. The investigation must conclude within eight months after ratification.
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High Point
T. J. Gold
T. R. Pickens
Civil Service Commission
Invitation sent for Roosevelt inauguration in Washington
Walter E. Crissman, chairman of High Point Township Democratic Executive Committee, received from Congressman William B. Umstead a ly engraved invitation to the Roosevelt inauguration on January 20. The package includes the invitation, portraits of Roosevelt and Garner, and a seat ticket in section B of the House platform. Crissman may attend, and other local party leaders are expected in Washington for the ceremony. The invitations are mailed to district Democrats by Umstead and signed by Matthew W. Neely.
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Walter E. Crissman
High Point Township
Democratic Executive Committee
William B. Umstead
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
House of Representatives
Crissman
Umstead
Matthew W. Neely
Committee
Tar Heel Moose Convention Opens With Busy Schedule
About 300 Tar Heel Legion of Loyal Order of Moose members and Ladies of the Moose gather at the Sheraton for a busy second day. Initiations for 25 candidates start at 10 30 a m with a fellowship luncheon at noon and a Legion Frolic at 2 p m. Ladies of the Moose initiate candidates at 1 30 p m followed by a tea. A banquet closes the conclave this evening with prominent members expected to participate. Weather fair may draw more attendees from surrounding towns.
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Tar Heel Legion of Loyal Order of Moose
Ladies of the Moose
Sheraton Hotel
Batillane Af Banufaction
VisbeauiSstaations
Legion
Legionnaires
Legion of Loyal Moose
City reports second quarter budget surplus of 109 thousand
City of High Point ends the second quarter on December 31 with a budget surplus of about 190 thousand dollars and actual expenses near 656 thousand versus 659 thousand estimated. City Manager E M Knox notes income outpaced estimates by roughly 187 thousand and cautions year end surplus is not guaranteed. General recovery helped taxpayers meet obligations, with six month cash income exceeding expenses by about 150 thousand.
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High Point
E. M. Knox
AAA Driver Testing Unit to Visit High Point
The American Automobile Association will bring a mobile testing unit to High Point for February 11 and 12. Mrs. Milliard Todd says volunteers are needed to administer tests and assist in the highway safety drive as drivers undergo examinations from noon to 9 PM daily and receive an AAA Driver Rating Manual to study their results.
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American Automobile Association
High Point
Milliard Todd
Carolina Motor Club
Todd
Automobile Association
Motor Club Sells 10 970 Vehicle Tags In North Carolina
The Carolina Motor Club reports a rise in tag sales with 10 970 state licenses sold to date, up 1 394 from last year. Automobiles lead with 9 533 tags sold, trucks 1 037, and trailers 400. City sales also show an uptick.
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The
Carolina Motor Club
North Carolina
Milliard Todd
Todd
Duo Pianists Malcolm and Godden To Perform Here
Malcolm and Godden, renowned two piano duo, will present the second concert in the Cooperative Concert association series on Monday evening at the Junior High School auditorium. The pair, who began collaborating in Toronto during their studies under Seitz, gained fame for their Bach transcriptions and pioneering two piano repertoire.
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Malcolm and
Godden
Cooperative Concert Association
Scott Malcom
Toronto
Canada
Ninteen
Reginald
Toronto Conservatory
Malcolm
Rambling Reporter Faints at Post Office
Charlies C. Redding suffered a fainting spell at the post office yesterday afternoon and was taken by ambulance to Guilford General hospital from Yowg's. Doctors said his condition was not serious and he might be sent home today.
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Charlies C. Redding
Rotary Drive
Guilford General Hospital
Yowg's
Officers to Be Installed by Chickasaw Tribe No 32
The Chickasaw Tribe No 32 of the Improved Order of Red Men will install newly elected officers at the regular weekly meeting in the lodge headquarters at 7 30 oclock Monday night. Defiuty Great Sachem 8S D Clapp of the sixth district will preside. Full attendance of the membership is requested.
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Chickasaw Tribe No. 32
Order of Red Men
Defiuty Great Sachem
D. Clapp
Oak Hill Prends Sunday Services and Youth Event
Oak Hill announces Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Mr. Osborne preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jr. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6:30 p.m. Details reflect a local church schedule.
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OAK Hill Priends
Osborne
Christian Endeavor
City licenses tags sales near 4,600 by yesterday
Up to yesterday 4 600 city tags had been sold versus 3 500 for the same period last year. The report tracks tag issuance progress and indicates growth in sales year over year.
Steady Advance In Soil Conservation In 1936 In Piedmont North Carolina
Dr. J H Stallings state Soil Conservation Service coordinator reports 1936 saw steady advancement in soil conservation and better farming across the North Carolina Piedmont. He notes expanded work, widespread farmer benefit, erosion control lessons, and a shift to conserving good soil by aligning land use with nature.
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North Carolina
Piedmont
J. H. Stallings
Soil Conservation Service
Stallings
Dr. Stallings
Southern Furniture Show Opens Amid Glass Industry Strike
Plans for the Southern Furniture Market opening in Hi Point proceed despite a glass industry strike. Some manufacturers report ample glass while others fear supply disruptions. Despite constraints, exhibitors push décor and displays as prices look to rise and buyers prepare to purchase at current rates.
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Hi Point
Oters
Chicago
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