New $70,000 Building To Rise On Main Street
Phillips-Davis Inc. located at the corner of Main and West Green will construct a two story office and medical clinic building across from the county building. The project includes ground floor offices, a rear warehouse, and second floor offices. Tyson Ferree is the architect. Low bids for general and plumbing work were received. contracts expected to be awarded soon with construction to start promptly. The new structure, one of the city’s largest in coming months, will be a landmark on West Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNips-Davis, Inc
Main and
West Green
Philvis, Inc., Company
Earl N. Phillips
Phillips-Davis
Tyson T. Ferree
H. L. Cobl
Grensboro
Robb Plumbing and Heatcompany
Alte
Newlin
West Green Stret lips-Davis, Inc
High Point
Partment
Southern Furniture Exposition
Central Friends Church
Tom A. Sykes
Clara J. Cox
Cecil Haworth
Lewis W. McFarland
Kiwanis Club
A. J. C. Madison
T. W. Sprinkle
W. C. Idol
A. Byron Haworth
B. Harriss Jarrellce
W. F. Bailey
J. W. McMahon
Main Street
West
Commerce Street
East Commerce Street
Wrenn Street
Honor roll list released by Junior High principal
Names of pupils on the fourth month honor roll were released by Mrs. R. E. Ranson, including TTH and STH grades with many students such as Tommy Stanton, Meredith Clark Slane, Peggy Jane Bryant, Doris Heath, Rudolph Amos, Estelle Frith, Carrol Tatum, and James Therrell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Ranson
Tommy Stanton
Meredith Clark Slane
Peggy Jane Bryant
Doris Heath
Rudolph Amos
Marguerite Smith
G. L. Stroud
Anna Lou Doctor
Jennie Lou Jones
Hallie Sykes
Mildred Workman
Eleanor Younts
Mina Lee Vaughn
Estelle Frith
Carrol Tatum
Emilie Cobb
Estelle Leyton
Winifred Wall
Reid Marsh
Garrell Speas
Helen Bissette
Rebekah Conrad
Phyllis Freeman
Azilee Kepley
Margaret Perry
Fred Gwyn Woodruff
Belle Glover
Bill Rivette
John McFarland
Harry Plemming
Robert Russell
Margaret Blackard
Virginia Callicutt
Frances Coppridge
Helen Craven
Billie Frazier
Catherine Graham
Leoda
Umstead Faces Two Fronts in June Primary
Durham congressman William B. Umstead is likely to face a two challenger race in North Carolina sixth district with George T. Penny of High Point and Greensboro and Barnie P. Jones of Burlington considering bids. Penny says he has support from four counties and may announce soon while Jones hints at conditional readiness to run.
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William B. Umstead
Durham
Congress
North Carolina
George T. Penny
High Point
Greensboro
Barnie P. Jones
Burlington
The
Enterprise
Jones
Penny
Alamance
Umstead
Randthaler
Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Chapel Hill
Prospects of
Plans for Dedicating County Building Nears Finish
Plans were nearly complete for the dedication exercises of the new Guilford County building on South Main Street. County Commissioner George L. Stansbury will speak in the court room at 2 30 PM with Mayor C. S. Grayson of High Point to respond. Joe F. Hoffman will deliver a noon radio address inviting the public. a Rotary luncheon and guided tours are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
George L. Stansbury
Board of County Commissioners
Troy R. Short
Guilford County
Stansbury
Grayson
High Point
Hoffman
Joe F. Hoffman
Rotary Club
White Men Held for Violations of Federal Law
Federal authorities in Greensboro bound Raleigh Lovings and John Maxwell over to the district court after a car stop on suspicion of drunken driving led to the seizure of 10 gallons of non taxed North Carolina corn liquor. Maxwell faced charges of operating a car under the influence while Lovings was charged with drunkenness. обо
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
High Point
United States
W. T. Kennedy
District Court
Greensboro
Raleigh Lovings
Redding Street
John Maxwell
Dalton Street
Maxwell
Lovings
Kennedy
Federal District Court
Bonde Lovings
Harriss Named Ball Committee Chair For President's Birthday Event
Harriss will head the ball committee at the Sheraton for the President's Birthday celebration to support the National Foundation against infantile paralysis. He will arrange the orchestra and program while tickets go on sale. Dr. Geddy will speak on WMFR and Herman Smith oversees finances as High Point joins nationwide observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Harriss
Sheraton Hotel
Charles L. Kearns
Harriss
National Foundation
Harriss Jarrell
Kenneth B. Geddy
WMFR
Herman H. Smith
High Point
United States
Nw Foundation
Publishers of the Nation
Publisher's Council
NO SLUMP SEEN FOR LOCAL SHOW IN FINAL WEEK
Local furniture market closes its mid winter Southern Furniture and Rug show with higher than expected registrations and optimistic trading. Early skepticism from officials gave way to a strong mid week peak as buying remained steady despite lighter activity at the Chicago market. Traders reported a buoyant tempo and confident outlook for closing days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Chicago
Death of S. J. W. Kittle in Virginia
Rosa Kittle, 48, died after a long illness in Dickenson County Virginia. She lived in Point 17 years after moving from North Carolina and was married to J. W. Kittle. Survived by five sisters and four brothers. Body to Milbourne residents, funeral Monday at 2 PM, interment to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Rosa Kittle
Tal Hospital
Lillie
R. A. Vanover
Clintwood
le Miller
Bluefield
Maggie Cartright
Drill
Ida Pergin
Ae Va
Ha. Davie
Johnny H
Charlie Heugh
Hylton
Milbourne Ts
High Point
Blackard to Speak on Suffering at Memorial Methodist
Pastor E. H. Blackard of Memorial Methodist Church will preach at 7:30 PM on the topic Why Is There Suffering in the World. He will address questions such as whether suffering is punishment, why the righteous suffer, if a good God allows it, and whether suffering can be transformed into good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Blackard
Memorial Methodists
DEDICATE CLUB HERE TUESDAY
The American Legion club at 810 North Main Street upstairs over the former Hood Bank building will be formally opened Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The Legion drum and bugle corps will meet at 7 30 p.m. to plan the opening led by commander Harry Pleming. The club rooms include lounge dining kitchen and bathroom with new furnishings and a radio. Plans include accepting associate members alongside Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Club
North Main Street
Hood Bank
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Harry Pleming
Legion
Chamber to name officers at annual January 31 meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will elect officers for the coming year at its annual meeting January 31. O Max Gardner will speak as industrial counselor and former North Carolina governor. Fifty candidates for 25 board seats were chosen by mailed ballot, after which the new directors will elect officers. Reports on chamber activities will be presented and plans for the year discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Chamber
Jewish Gentile Fellowship Round Table Discussed
A round table on the Jewish Gentile Fellowship movement will be held at the Sheraton hotel Monday afternoon led by Dr. FE Gottschalk regional secretary of the Eastern United States. Dr. Howard E. Rondthaler president of Salem college announced the event as informal and by invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Randthaler
Salem College
Winston-Salem
Sheraton Hotel
FE. L. Gottschalk
United States
Howard E. Rondthaler
Rondthaler
Patrolman Advises Securing Licenses At Local Office
State highway patrolman T. R. Burdette urged residents around High Point to obtain motor vehicle driver's licenses at the Highway Patrol office in the new county building. He said the Raleigh motor vehicles bureau and motorists benefit from getting permits there, with only the $1 license fee charged for visits between 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Burdette
High Point
Highway Patrol
Motor Vehicles Bureau
Raleigh
Mr. Burdette
Taxpayers Alarmed By Missing County Tax Office
Local residents rushed to the old West Washington street site to pay taxes only to find the county tax office moved to a new South Main street building. The confusion prompted jokes about a sign reading Annie doesn't live here any more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
South Main Street
Annie
Hell Box Gains Nation Wide Fame In Classrooms
The Hell Box published by C H Rhodes of Rhodes Press is gaining nationwide attention. It is already used in classes at the University of Chicago and Northwestern and will be used at Nebraska University after a request from M I Evinger of the civil engineering department for copies for student writing and speaking assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H. Rhodes
Rhodes Press
University of Chicago
Northwestern
Rhodes
M. I. Evinger
Department of Civil Engineering
Nebraska University
Colfax High Splits Doubleheader in Coliseum
Colfax High split a doubleheader last night with the girls losing to Adame Millis 40 to 17 and the boys beating Smoky Hollow 34 to 30 in the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax High School
Adame Millis
Smoky Hollow
High Point Quiz Questions Series Third in Local Page
A reader quiz lists 20 multiple choice items about High Point and its citizens with options for topics like markets schools clubs police and city projects. The questions reference local figures and institutions and guide readers to page 16 for answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club
Oriana B. James
Eloise Wardee
Mildred Wessinger
W. B. Carter
A. L. M. Ingram
J. T. Mann
BE. J
Auto and Truck Collide on Winston-Salem Road
A Gary Bever age company truck and a car owned by Victoria Wright of High Point collided on the Winston-Salem highway about six miles from here last night at 6 45 causing damage to both vehicles and minor injuries to Bonnie Wright aged 16. The foggy conditions contributed to the near head on crash. The youth was treated at Burrus Memorial hospital and released. No charges were filed. J R Sexton drove the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Beverage Company
Victoria Wright
High Point
Winston-Salem
Bonnie Wright
Burrus Memorial Hospital
E. R. Gary
the Beverage Company
Permits Issued For Two Residences Here
City inspector records show two building permits issued last week. J H Connor authorized to build a five room frame dwelling on Ridgecrest drive between English and Hansell Streets at an estimated cost of 2000 dollars with J O Connor and Sons as contractor. A second permit was issued to J J Grabb for a four room frame residence on Hulda Street between Jon and Bisie at a stated cost of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Inspector of Buildings
J. H. Connor
Ridgecrest Drive
English and
Hansell Streets
J. O. Connor and Sons
J. J. Grabb
Hulda Street
Jon and
Bisie
Guilford Superior Court One-Week Term Docket
Judge E C Bivens will oversee a Greensboro one week criminal term listing multiple cases on the calendar. Monday through Friday include charges of burglary larceny breaking and entering rape murder and various weapons offenses with bills of indictment set for some defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Bivens
Mount Airy
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Myrtle Royal
Susie Pendleton
Arthur Martin
J. B
Henry Hobbs
Willie Long
Thomas Flynt
Atlas Stevenson
O. B. Kearns
Archie Young
Roscoe Fox
Rufus Simmons
Harold Deaton
Staten Sears
L. W. Manheim
Willie Lee Gree
Fred Sharp
R. M. Turner
Butch Turner
Walter L. W. Cox
Charlie Willoughby
Scott Anthony
Kate de Journette
Ed Purvis
W. C. Ray
R. B. Pruett
Roscoe Doss
Amick Siler
Troy McMillan
D. B. Thomas
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Will Quth Main
Ding
Y Phillips-Davis, Inc
Hale Hardee
Daphine Williamson
Edith Seckler
Hazel Ellington
Iris Burton
Erline Smith
Cornelius Bennett
Phyllis Taylor
Catherine Albertson
Ruth Culler
Helen Gibson
Ruby Parker
Beatrice Parker
Joy Ormand
Alice McDaniel
Wayman Leftwich
Royster Thurman
Clark Wilson
Garnett Hinshaw
Gloria Siderton
Jo Ingram
Bertha Schwab
Phyllis Strickland
Peggy Teague
Kitty Stansell
Carl Erickson
James Therrell
Myrtle Davis
Geraldine French
Andrienne Wood
Zula Mae Spencer
Lois Swaim
Virginia Snyder
Dorothy Price
Doris McKinney
Margaret Cagle
Margaret McIntyre
Kathryne Cross
Dorothy Crater
Hassolyne Brewer
Richard Davis
By D. M. Smith
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
High Point City
O. Arthur Kirkman
J. W. Clinard
C. Clark
Amos
M. J. Wrenn
R. H. Sechrest
R. K. Stewart
Forrest Murray
P. M. Davis
U. S
Harriss Will
Radio Council
Sports
SOC Charales
S.J. W. Kittle Aken
Benday
E. H. Blackard
New American Legion Club
C. of C
Gardner
D. W. BE
Cecil
Blanche Mann
Lucy Harper
Lois Welborn
Cassie Dunn
A. H. M. Ridge
J. M. Nance
E. Battley
David R. Friddile
High Point Merchants Association
F. J. Sizemore
R. R. Blackburn
W. B. Thomas
R. M. Cline
High Point College
A. D. P. Whitley
B. Cameron
Mies Vera Idold
R. F. J. Johnson
A. A. H. Guion and Co
B. R.K. Stewart
Blythe Brothers, Inc
Dermont Construction Co
High Point Police de
A. J. EB. Horney
B. C. S. Canady
C. L. Monroe
D. W. H. Long
Archdale
Quaker Manufacturer Co
Winston - Salem Road
Mt. Airy
Superior Court
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