High Point boasts 100 percent Deaf employment record
J M Vestal chief of the NC Bureau of Labor for the Deaf reports High Point has full employment among its deaf citizens. He cites 587 deaf workers employed statewide at 95 percent, with strong employer cooperation and a focus on education to engage firms. Vestal notes four states now run deaf labor bureaus and stresses equal opportunity and independence for the deaf.
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Bureau of Labor For the Deaf
High Point
North Carolina
J. M. Vestal
North Carolina Department of Labor
Raleigh
Mr. Vestal
Bureau of Labor
Departments of Labor For the
Minnesota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
West Virginia
Vestal
Employment Service Office
Welfare Department
Sidelights On The Market Sleep the Modern Way at Foster space
The market closes in six months as buyers thin out and salesmen vanish into territories. Jake Cittler, with Simmons beds, is South Carolina’s oldest continuous salesman for one company and claims to be the youngest old-timer. Pop Crabbe, 82, seems spry and spiritful as the country’s youngest old-timer. The piece notes changing modes in life and introduces ecards with the slogan Sleep the Modern Way on the seventh floor Foster space.
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Jake Cittler
Simmons
South Carolina
Jake
Pop
Crabbe
Car Damaged by Fire on Louise Avenue
An automobile owned by John Jennings Jr. was severely damaged by fire on Louise Avenue yesterday afternoon. Firemen from Company No. 1 arrived in time to prevent total loss of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennings, Jr
Louise Avenue
Company No. 1
Remodeling for Walgreens Store to Cost 11000
Milton Silver, local manufacturer and real estate owner, received a permit from Buildings Inspector KE Ingram to remodel a building at 149 South Main Street for Walgreens. Contractor R L Deal tears out interiors as Walgreens, led by their chief construction engineer, plans a major renovation and a March opening.
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Milton Silver
KE. K. Ingram
South Matin Street
Walgreen
Silver
R. L. Deal
High Point
Mrs Rochelle Taken By Death at Lakewood Ohio
Mrs Corinna Dixon Rochelle eighty widow of C W Rochelle died at her Lakewood Ohio home Thursday. Native of Johnson county she had lived in High Point for years since 1918. Surviving daughter Mrs Alfred Davis Lakewood and son T V Rochelle High Point. Funeral at Sechrest Sunday 2 30 p m by Dr E H Blackard with Oakwood cemetery interment. Body to arrive Saturday afternoon.
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Corinna Dixon Rochelle
C. W. Rochelle
Lakewood
Rochelle
Johnson County
High Point
Alfred Davis
T. V. Rochelle
Philip H Atkins a three day old son dies in Forsyth
Philip Hastings Atkins three day old son of Bruce H Atkins and Dewoyce McAdams Atkins died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital. Survived by parents and four grandparents from Forsyth county and this city. Funeral services were held today at 11 at Sechrest Funeral Home with Rev. J Clay Madison and Rev. O L Ruth officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Philip H. Atkins
Philip Hastings Atkins
Bruce H
Dewoyce McAdams Atkins
C. R. Atkins
Forsyth County
J. M. McAdams
Sechrest Funeral Home
J. Clay Madison
O. L. Ruth
Oakwood Cemetery
Infant William Greer Dies of Pneumonia
Three month old William Greer son of Mrs Eva Greer died at 311 Coletrane street shortly before 4 PM Thursday. He was ill two weeks with pneumonia and was born in High Point on September 30 1937. Surviving are the mother and brother G W Greer. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 PM from the residence by Rev H P Williams with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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William Greer
Eva Greer
Coletrane Street
High Point
G. W. Greer
H. P. Williams
The
Gospel Tabernacle
Oakwood Cemetery
High Point Building and Loan Holds Annual Meeting
The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association held its annual stockholders and directors meeting yesterday. Officers re elected were John W Clinard president and chair man of the board Dr D A Stanton vice president B F Johnson secretary treasurer and Bessie A Fowler assistant secretary. Executive committee members re elected were John W Clinard Dr D A Stanton B F Johnson and Thomas W Sprinkle with Sprinkle re elected attorney trustee. Directors re elected include John W Clinard Co C Edwards D S Hayworth A S Parker Jr R R Ragan Thomas W Sprinkle Dr D A Stanton A G Tate Fred N Tate and R H Wheeler. Johnson reported increased loan activity and noted funds paid to members from Christmas savings with popularity rising. Fifteen director meetings were held during the year with about 90 percent attendance.
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High Point Perpetual Bulding and Loan Association
John W. Clinard
D. A. Stanton
B. F. Johnson
Bessie A. Fowler
John W Clinard
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Sprinkle
Co. C. Edwards
Hayworth A. Parker
Parker, Jr
R. R. Ragan
D A. Stanton
A. &. Tate
Fred N. Tate
R. H. Wheeler
Mr. Johnson
Lee Lowry Sentenced to Fifteen Months on the Road
Lee Cotis Lowry of 612 Gurley Street received a 15 month on the road sentence after a high speed chase through the city. Officers found a half gallon of liquor under the car seat and charged him with liquor violation and revoked license. The plea of guilty also covered four counts in municipal court, with additional costs assigned to Alfred Lea Floyd Martin and William Creplines for related reckless driving and speeding charges.
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Lee Cotis Lowry
Gurley Street
Lowry
Lewis Teague
Alfred Lea
Lindsay
James McMillan
Floyd Martin
Greensboro
William Creplines
Steele Street
Piedmont Baptist Group To Hear Grover Jones Sunday
Grover H. Jones city attorney and Piedmont Baptist association moderator will give the principal address at the Piedmont Baptist Sunday School association meeting at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Greensboro Sunday. Session starts 2 30 with song service led by Genter Stevens and devotional by Rev. W B Cook. Jones speaks on Teacher Training in Sunday School Work after business.
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Piedmont Baptist Association
Greensboro Baptist Church
Grover H. Jones
Piedmont Baptist Baptist Sunday School Association
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
Greensboro
Genter Stevens
W. B. Cook
Jones
Association
Frank L. Paschal
Worth Main Street Baptist votes for Blue Law Sunday
Congregation members of Worth Main Street Baptist church approve a Sunday Blue Law proposal inspired by the Farriss Andrews Bible class of First Baptist Church. Rev. A Lincoln Falk announces unanimous support from 150 attendees with over 98 percent in favor.
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North Main Street Baptist Church
Worth Main Street Baptist Church
Farriss-Andrews
First Baptist Church
A. Lincoln Falk
Sunday School Program Goals Highlighted for Growth
The text outlines aims for the cooperative Sunday school effort. It stresses continuing participation through weekly teacher and officer meetings, fostering evangelism, and organizing new Sunday schools in suitable locations.
Madam Diana Opens Phrenology Reading in High Point
Madame Diana, a licensed phrenologist, reader, and advisor, arrives for the first time in High Point with city, state, and county licenses. She offers insights into character and future possibilities.
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High Point
Madam Diana Psychic Reading Offered At Local Home
A local ad promotes a psychic service by Madam Diana offering life readings covering past present and future. She claims to reveal marriage chances dates and numbers and can locate hidden treasure and reunite separated couples. Special reading 50 cents with office hours 10 am to 8 pm at 503 South Main St High Point NC.
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Listy North Main St
Wachovia Bank
Diana
South Main St
High Point
N. C
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