City Council Bans Sunday Alcohol Sales Despite Opposition
City council unanimously passes an ordinance forbidding the sale of beer wine and other intoxicants on Sundays effective July 20. The ban, supported by ministers and city officials, draws opposition from Army beer dealers led by attorney T J Gold Sr and from some grocers. Col Robert C Glasburn warns the measure may drive dives to the outskirts and mischief beyond the city.
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Robert C. Glasburn
BTC
Greensboro
Col. Glasburn
J. J. Corrigan
F. L. Conrad
T. J .Gold
J. G. Groome
G. T. Humphreys
Negro Police Approved By City Council
City council approved the appointment of two Negro police officers to the force by a 6 to 3 vote. They will report to Chief W F Friddle, take a city civil service exam, and serve only within Negro districts except in flagrant crimes. Opponents were Councilmen Hunt Lewis Ward.
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W. F. Friddle
City Civil Service Commission
Charlotte
W. L. Hunt
Claude Lewis
J. E. Ward
Council Names Cox Juvenile Court Judge in High Point
High Point attorney C. N. Cox was chosen as juvenile court judge by a 6 to 4 council vote. The post pays 75 dollars monthly for about six days of work monthly. Cox has served in the state legislature from Randolph county and arrived in High Point in 1936. He will assume office immediately.
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Guilford
C. N. Cox
High Point
L. B. Williams
Grover H. Jones
Jones
Bill Bailey
Cox
Randolph County
University of Virginia
Roy Shiplett Dies Suddenly at 44 Funeral Friday
G Roy Shiplett 44 lifelong High Point resident died after an emergency appendicitis operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Funeral from 322 Otteray Drive at 11 am Friday with Rev Cecil Haworth and doctors presiding. Survived by widow, son Wallace in California, daughter Mrs Joe Crowell Norwood, foster son Lt Albert Suggs Maryland, foster daughter Mrs Hobart Lee Jr High Point, mother Mrs H S Shiplett, two brothers, one sister, and other relatives. Shiplett was a longtime Republican leader and served on national and congressional committees. He was stricken Sunday and died after a serious condition. Honorary pallbearers named.
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G. Roy Shiplett
High Point
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Otteray Drive
Cecil Haworth
C. Excelle Rozelle
F. L. Conrad
D. A. Dowdy
Walter York
Wade Renfrow
Tom Lovings
J. R. Willis
W. Evans Cecil
C. A. York
A. Coke Cecil
U. S. Employment Service
Wallace
U.S. Army
California
Joe Crowell
Norwood
N. C
Albert W. Suggs
Maryland
Hobart T. Lee, Jr
H. S. Shiplett
M. B. Shiplett
M. H. Shiplett
Robert Harris
Shiplett
Republican Party
North Carolina
E. A. Wright
W. E. Snow
Horace Haworth
E. A. McGee
David Stanton
Bruce Coltrane
Stanton Cecil
J. B. Spencer
Max Wall
A. H. Holton
C. A. Lewis
F. P. Conrad
R. B. Gantt
C. C. Burton
Tom Kennedy
Nicda Byrum
W. A. Davis
Louis Fisher
C. F. Williamson
David Cecil
C. N. Cox
8. D. Clapp
M. F. Crooks
P. M. Davis
Out of Town
Scouts Meet Tomorrow Night At Scout Office
All Boy Scouts eligible for advancement will assemble at the Scout office tomorrow at 7 30 PM. Second class scouts must show thrift evidence and secure signatures before the board of review. First class scouts must present a map a 15 mile hike written report handi crafts back of card signatures and specimens of nature study.
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Board of Review
Hearings Set For OPA Ceiling Violators In High Point
Five High Point store managers face hearings on alleged OPA price violations. Manns Drug Store on South Main was cited for selling used irons and clocks above ceiling prices. Other violators include Advance Store Redwine Hardware Guilford Furniture Goodyear Service. Panel to hear cases tomorrow with Thompson from OPA assisting.
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High Point
OPA
Roger Thompson
Atlanta
Main Street
Mann's Drug Store
South Main Street
Advance Store
Redwine
Hardware Company
Goodyear Service Store
Guilford Furniture Company
Thompson
Redwine Hardware Company
Goodyear Service
Funeral Rites Tomorrow For Vernie V Burton
Funeral services for Vernie V. Burton of Newton will be held Friday at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church on Thomasville Road at 2:00 PM. The body will lie in state from 1:00 PM. Rev. C. E. Ridge will lead with Rev. Virgil O. Pike assisting. The Masonic Order will conduct graveside rites. Interment follows in the church cemetery.
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Vernie V. Burton
Newton
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Thomasville Road
C. E. Ridge
Virgil O. Pike
Oak Hill
Special UAW Meeting Tonight At Union Hall
United Automobile Workers hold a special meeting at Union Hall on S Main Street at 7 o clock. Officials promise fun and entertainment.
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UAW
United Automobile Workers
Union Hall
S. Main Street
Murphy Appointed Deputy Sheriff In Local Department
Deputy Sheriff J F Jones announced that C S Murphy has been appointed office deputy and begins duties today. A former paint contractor from 523 North Hamilton Street, Murphy will serve as court bailiff and handle civil, criminal jury and superior court terms.
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J. F. Jones
C. S. Murphy
Murphy
North Hamilton Street
Band rehearsal at Senior High School tonight
There will be an important summer band rehearsal in the band room at 7:00. Mr. Garwood urges punctual attendance to ensure a well balanced ensemble for upcoming concerts.
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Garwood
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Chicago
High Point College
Oscar Hett
Wagger’s
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Roy Shiplett
Scout Office
Pennsylvania
J. C. Gruble
A. R. Gruble
RFD
U. S. Army
Camp Shanago, Pa
Raiway
Southern Railway
High Point Thomasville and
Denton
Price
B. F. Goodrich
Ameripol
U. S. Senate
Goodrich
Silvertowns
B. F. Goodrich Americal Silvertowns
Americo
Fice
Koop Ender
Aeaporty
Joseph C. Harsch
CBS
American Airlines
Pearl Harbor
Standard Brands
Nea
Brink’s, Inc
Silvertown
B.E Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
North Main Street
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