Opening of City Lake pool delayed by water line dispute
City plans a large recreation center around a new pool at the lake park with most construction near completion and a target opening in early August. Lawyers are working on a potential court issue over the private water line that could affect filling the pool with 1.4 million gallons per fill and may require a private filtration solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Lake Park
Parks and Juvenileommission
Parks and Juvenile Commission
George Penny
Jamestown
Guilford County
Lake
Weatherspoon Captured in North Street Raid
Raymond Weatherspoon, Negro slayer, who fled a state prison last week after a 20 year term for second degree murder, was captured in a police raid at 401 North Street. He offered no resistance and was taken to the municipal jail after officers surrounded the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Raymond Weatherspoon
Charlie Bennett
Featherspoon
Weatherspoon
H. Midge
Flander Davis Held After Officers Find Whisky
Six gallons of whiskey and one gallon of blackberry wine were found by Sheriff C. L. Gray and officers in a rabbit coop behind Fairview street. Flander Davis, a Negro, was arrested for violating the prohibition law and placed in the city jail after evading officers and entering the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Gray
Fairview Street
Flander Davis
Davis
Gray
Increase in County Tax Prepayments Ahead of July Discount
Deputy Tax Collector Troy F Short reports a rise in county tax prepayments. During the first ten days of the prepayment period starting June 26 the High Point office received 27493 dollars, up from 22476 dollars the prior year. County totals reach about 35 percent of last year with nearly 190000 dollars in by July 2, suggesting improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy F. Short
High Point
Short
W. €. Coble
Two Face Trial in Harvest Murder
Guilford County Superior Court in Greensboro schedules three major cases. Emma Pulliam and James Sledge face first degree murder charges in the Harvell killing at his home on December 22. Sam Best stands trial for murder after a gambling dispute. Grover Buile’s rape case was not docketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford County Superior Court
Greensboro
Thomas J. Shaw
Emma &. Pulliam
James Sledce
Lee H. Harvell
Here
Guilford
James Carter
Best
Grover Buile
I. W. A. Planning Schedule Of Meetings
The Industrial Workers association announces a Sunday morning 9 45 gathering for Sunday school at the hall. A Tuesday night carpentry trades meeting and a Thursday general mass meeting for all workers are planned. Friday features a public speaking event in front of Fowler's store at Highland Cotton mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Workers Association
Fowler's
Highland Cotton Mill
Legion Of Honor To Jarrell At Conclave In Asheville
DeMolay leaders from across North Carolina gather in Asheville for a two day conclave. Harriss H Jarrell receives the Legion of Honor at a public investiture on Monday night at the Masonic Temple. Activities include initiatory and DeMolay degrees, elections, sports events, a banquet and ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Asheville
Arthur Dickens
High Point
George Kluttz, Jr
Salisbury
Oscar Montgomery, Jr
Charlotte
Harriss H. Jarrell
Masonic Temple
J. J. Nichols, Jr
Legion of Honor
Jarrell
Winston-Salem
DeMolay Grand Council
Money Order Fee Change Effective August First
Postmaster General Farley designates August 1 as the effective date for a new fee rule on postal money orders drawn at one office but paid at another. A ten cent delivery fee applies to domestic registered insured or collect on delivery mail when delivery is restricted to the addressee or his order, per Third Assistant Postmaster General Ellenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
C. L. Ellenberger
Farley
Congress
Quarterly Meeting of Deep River Friends Concludes
A large gathering at Old Deep River Friends Meeting House observed a full day of ministry sessions worship and business for congregations in Deep River Springfield High Point Central Oak Hill and Archdale. Clerks reported steady progress and strong Bible School attendance with volunteers planning the August Yearly Meeting at Guilford College and the next Archdale adjournment on September 1.
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Deep River
Lewis McFarland
Reuben J. Payne
Deep River Meeting
Grove
Joseph H. Peele
Clara I. Cox
B. James
Guilford College
Friends
Archdale Friends Meeting House
Guardsmen Begin Subcaliber Firing At Fort Moultrie
North Carolina National Guard 252nd Coast Artillery encamped at Fort Moultrie conducts subcaliber firings with 1565 mm guns, led by Majors Lewis Wilson and McCumber. General J. Van B. Metts arrives to inspect, with review set for July 12 and encampment ending July 15.
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Fort Moultrie
252Nd Coast Artillery
North Carolina National Guard
Ralph L. Lewis
Greensboro
McC. B. Wilson
Wilmington
James B. McCumber
Franklin Kemble
North Carolina National Eoerts
J. van B. Metts
J. van B. Metts, Adjutant General of the State of
North Carolina
Raleigh
R. B. McClelland
4352Nd
Metts
Ralleigh
National Guard
120Th Infantry
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
109Th Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
105Th Medical
105Th Engineers
Camp Jackson
252Nd
McClelland
Mrs. Williams Laid To Her Final Rest
Funeral services for 69 year old Mrs. Fannie Williams were held at 11 A M yesterday from her sister Mrs S B E Martin’s home near Denton. Rev J W Grace conducted the service of the Archdale Ward Street Methodist church. Interment followed in North Bend Cemetery with pallbearers Joe and John Snider Ruby Ben Ray and Paul Martin and floral arrangers named.
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Fannie Williams
S. BE. Martin
Denton
J. W. Grace
Archdale Ward Street
M. EF. Church
Jesus
Gathbering
Joe
John Snider
Ruby
Ben
Ray
Paul Martin
Flowers
C. A. Ross
D. E. Oates
Lois McIntosh
J. R. Ragan
Hope Crouse
L. G. Newton
Joe Snider
Clara Snider
North Bend Cemetery
Negro Youth Sustains Cut In Grayson Street Altercation
Bennie Lee, colored, suffered a slight facial cut after a late night altercation on Grayson Street. Lee of 511 Grayson Street charged Lawson Dixon with the assault and was transported by Yow's ambulance to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Bennie Lee
Grayson Street
Lee
Lawson Dixon
Burrus Memorial Hospital
No Trace Found Of Missing Winston Man
Frank Gilbert, a Winston-Salem sewing machine salesman missing since June 30, remains unfound. A sleeve from a shirt recovered near the lake suggests foul play, though stains are uncertain. relatives and the Forsyth County sheriff's department continue searching and questioning motives.
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Frank Gilbert
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County Sheriff's Department
Laet Ladéwedaw
Jay Weuueuby
City Lake
E. B. Gilbert
Winston- Salem
Mr. Gilbert
Pete Penn of Danville Virginia A Life Sketch
Peter Cooper Penn born December 6 1891 in Danville Virginia emerges as a notable businessman from rail work to National Lock Company. He marries Wallie Smith on July 4 1914 and lives at 206 Parkway. He serves in World War I and later becomes manager of wide territory for his firm while active in local civic groups.
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Jack Field
Pete Penn
Danville
Virginia
Peter Cooper Penn
Marke
Mount Airy
N. C
Peter
Oak Ridge Institute
C & YR Railroad
Hpt&d
Pete
National Lock Company
Pete” Penn
Wallie Smith
Parkway
Peter Penn
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Pens
Guilford County
Camp Jackson
D. C
Mrs Pulliam Confident In Dawn Trial For Harvell Murder
Emma R. Pulliam 58 believes she will win freedom facing a murder trial over Lee Harvell’s death east of Greensboro on December 22. She described their relationship as never quarrelsome and denied threatening or blessing him away, calling allegations a frameup while defending her innocence and awaiting vindication.
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Asserta
Harvell
South Main Street
Emma R. Pulliam
Lee H. Harvell
Here
M. T. Dowdy
Lee Harvell
Greensboro Road
Troy F. Clapp
Lexington
Clapp
Opening of Sedgefield Furniture Show Draws Attendees
Market officials prepare for the Southern Furniture market near July 16 as demand grows. Forty five new exhibitors join in High Point with six floors reopening and several space requests declined. Chicago and New York markets report shifting prices, while buyers anticipate stronger attendance and business at the southern show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Inn
Paul W. Casey
Casey
Chicago
New York
Rites For Mr. Shaver Held At Green Street Baptist
Funeral services for Marcel L. L. Shaver 43 who died of a heart attack in Beaufort North Carolina Friday were set for 3 PM at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev. C N Royal and Rev. C L Ruth officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery with pallbearers EB Lowe Carl Criscoe G W Sumner Rufus Laws S W McDowell and C B Bilfong.
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Marcel L. L. Shaver
Beaufort
Green Street Baptist Church
C. N. Royal
C. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
EB. R. Lowe
Carl Criscoe
G. W. Summey
Rufus Laws
8. W. McDowell
C. B. Bilfong
Conscience Clears Help Her Endure Confinement
She declared that confidence and a clear conscience enabled her to bear up under confinement.
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Carly August Aim Now
Tarmarmr
Harvesl
Metta
282Nd Coast Artillery Unit
Winston Man
Coleens
Gilbert
PENN
Peter Ocooper Penn
Harry Palmer
Sedgefield
Mr. Shaver
A.J. Koonce
Koon Ce
Rome
ONC
South Main ST
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