Pittsburgh Plate Glass to Build Large New Plant in High Point
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company announces the purchase of the old Dalton Furniture site on South Hamilton Street and plans a one story brick plant about 160 by 275 feet at six figure cost. L. H. Hancock, local manager, says the firm aims to stock glass mirrors and paints and notes seven similar developments nationwide. The site will be razed and the railroad frontage retained.
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Dalton Furniture Com
Hamilton Street
High Int
L. H. Hancock
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Comny
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Dalton Furiture
Dalton Furniture Coup
Terry
Pittsburgh Plate
Hancock
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Organization
United States
Charlotte
Knoxville
High Point
Pittsburgh
Soil Service Corrects Clerks List Error
The Soil Conservation Service today acknowledged a mistake in listing L. J. Tuttle among ECW clerks in the statewide soil conservation setup. This correction follows previous publication of his name in the roster.
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The
Soil Conservation Service
L. J. Tuttle
ECW
Soil Conservation
Veterans of Foreign Wars to convene meeting tonight
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a regular meeting at 8 o clock in the hall on East Washington street. Members are urged to attend, especially men who served overseas, and to bring sons as the sons of VFW will be organized tonight.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
East Washington Street
Struck by car injures Wade boy near Crown Lunch
Jimmy Wade a small son of Mr and Mrs J B Wade was struck by an automobile in front of the Crown Lunch on South Hamilton street yesterday He is reported resting nicely at his home 1516 Long street
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Jimmy Wade
J. B. Wade
Crown
Hamilton Street
Long Street
Sub community chest leaders travel to Winston-Salem talks
W. B. Hall as chairman and Frank J. secretary of the H Point chamber plan to Winston-Salem to confer with officials from the Winston-Salem community chest about how their plan operates.
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W. B. Hall
H Point
Frank J
Chamber Commerce
Winston-Salem
Community Chest
Joseph P. Giles Buried in Danville Virginia
Funeral services were held for 56 year old Joseph P. Giles formerly with Harllee's Inc in the city. He died Saturday in Palm Beach Florida after living there since early this year from heart trouble. Giles was in the silk business in New York before joining the local department store here. He was well known in the area.
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Joseph P. Giles
Harllee’s, Inc
Danville
Giles
Palm Beach
Fla
New York
City bonds used to pay nearly half street assessments
City records show about 52 336.75 in street assessments paid with city bonds under a new act, with 53 166.18 paid in cash or by check during May and June. May cash 19 160.68. June cash 34 005.20. Officials anticipate higher revenue from bond payments this fiscal year.
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Lois Welborn
Mid-Season Registration Boosts Southern Exposition Attendance
More than 400 mid season registrations were recorded at the Southern Furniture Exposition building after the mid winter market closed in February. Officials say the rise signals healthy retail conditions and expectations of a large turnout for the summer market beginning July 22. The rug market operates year round and many furniture manufacturers have kept samples for buyers replenishing stock. Plans for buyer entertainment include golf and swimming with a two week market, though a proposed night club was canceled.
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Paul W. Casey
City Gains 23525 Dollars From Local Court Audited
The City of High Point reports 23525.85 in revenue from criminal and civil court for the year ending June 30 1935. Civil revenue totaled 19894.35 while criminal brought 4131.50. Unpaid balances total 6696.96 and a monthly audit found no discrepancies. City Manager Knox hopes for more fines as business improves.
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High Point
Everett, Zane & Muse, Certified Public Accountants
Civil Department
Guilford County
Firmen
B. M. Knox
Red Cross Lists Pellagra Cases In Local District
Local Red Cross reports more than 100 pellagra cases investigated as worthy of aid. The families are often large with low income, making proper nutrition difficult. Case details include Case No. 47 a nine person family with three affected earning five dollars weekly and several other households with one to three pellagrins and weekly incomes ranging from three to nine dollars.
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Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross
High Point Civitan to duel Greensboro Civitans Thursday
The undefeated High Point Civitan club faces Greensboro Civitans in a return game at the city recreation center ball field in Jamestown at 6 pm Thursday. High Point beat Greensboro 16 to 13 at Guilford College weeks ago and aims to keep its perfect record. A. Coke Cecil entertained at the Elwood hotel luncheon with magic tricks as the meeting drew a full crowd.
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High Point Civitan
Greensboro Civitans
City Recreation Center
Jamestown
Elwood
Greensboro
Guilford College
Civitans
Gate City
High Point Cliyilane
A. Coke Cecil
Police Raid Seizes Lottery Tickets and Four Men
Police raided a Fairview and Loflin street building early today confiscating dozens of butter and egg lottery tickets and $2 in cash. Four African American men were arrested and jailed in default of $300 bond each: Tom Graham 32 Wade street, R. B. Bass 37 Gurley street, Leonard White 27 Wade street, and Lewis Blackwell 18 Hulda street. Judge Teague had urged officers to target such rackets.
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Fairview
Loflin Streets
Tom Graham
Wade Street
R. B. Bass
Gurley Street
Leonard White
Wade
Lewis BE
Teague
Pamphlet Promotes Strip Cropping Erosion Control
W. G. Kincannon, erosion specialist of the Soil Conservation Service in High Point, prepared a pamphlet titled The Importance of Strip Cropping in the Erosion Control Program. It explains strip cropping and its value in reducing erosion and offers data useful to local farmers. copies are available at the High Point Conservation Service office.
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W. G. Kincannon
Soil Conservation Service
High Point
Soll Ersolon
Onservation Service
Kincennon
Many Rush for Free Gas After Truck Crash
A large oil tanker from Wilmington overturned after a blow out on the Winston Salem road near Union Cross spilling gasoline. Residents lined the road with containers to collect fuel while authorities cleared traffic and removed the overturned vehicle. The driver sustained minor injuries.
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Wilmington
Union Cross
Winston- Salem
Hosiery Workers Fight On Perilous Wage Cut Threat
The North Carolina District Council of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers condemns a vague voluntary industry pact that allows wage cuts and hour changes. It urges maintaining current standards and, if needed, calling a strike to resist reductions and ensure a decent living.
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Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association
Asheville
North Carolina
North Carolina District Council, American Federation of Hosiery Workers
North Carolina District Council American Federation of Hosiery Workers
First M. P. Sunday School to Close Indefinitely
The First Methodist Protestant church Sunday school will shut five departments for an indefinite period as a precaution against infantile paralysis. Intermediate to Cradle Roll classes will pause starting next Sunday, while adult classes continue. Resumption will occur when health authorities deem it safe.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
J. H. Jennings
Jennings
Security National Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Security National Bank board declared a 1 percent semiannual dividend on outstanding preferred stock amounting to 4200 dollars payable in cash on August 4. The directors ordered 4000 shares of preferred stock retired on August 1, 1935, and a stock dividend of common stock issued to holders.
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Security National Bank
Johnson shifts to defense in municipal court case
Gaston A. Johnson, who previously led prosecutions, now works at the defense counter in municipal court as judges praise his handling of questions. The city considers bonds for witnesses and defendants, notes potential successors to a vacancy in the city accounting department, and commends orderly behavior at the City Lake pool since its opening.
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Gaston A. Johnson
Johnny Fambrough
E. M. Knox
Enlistments in CCC Wednesday Near 60 from Local Area
More than 50 men on the relief lists of the High Point ERA office will enlist in the Civilian Conservation Corps tomorrow. About half white and half colored, the selections for examination are being made in Greensboro. Nearly 60 applicants will be sent from Guilford and surrounding counties to enlist at Memorial stadium in Greensboro under ERA field representative T. L. Grier. Some veterans may be accepted in addition to relief-list members.
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High Point
Emergency Relief Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Irene W. Price
Social Service
Greensboro
Memorial Stadium
Guilford
Rockingham
Randolph
Forsyth
Stokes
Alamance
Orange
Durham
T. L. Grier
High Point Five Most Likeable Citizens Nomination List
The Ace of Spades lists two sets of nominees for High Point’s five most likeable citizens. Names include Rev H Norwood Bowne Edgar Hartley J P Rawley R T Amos Mrs J Wrenn No Scare George Steffans Bill Ragan Will carrier Miss Virginia Carrier and W A Bivins. Readers are invited to submit their own lists for publication and voting continues through the week.
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High Point
H. Norwood Bowne
J. P. Wiley
Edgar Hartley
R. T. Amos
M. J. Wrenn
J. P. Rawley
Enterprise
Amos Hosiery
J. Wrenn
High Point Furniture Company
George Steffans
Bill Ragan
Will
Wesley Memorial Church
Virginia Carrier
W. A. Bivins
Bil
of Spades
World Illiteracy Estimate Sparks Call for Action
An estimate suggests a significant portion of the global population above age 10 cannot read or write. The figure highlights widespread literacy gaps and the need for education initiatives worldwide.
North Carolina Cotton Acreage Estimates Rise This Year
Raleigh reports federal and state crop services estimate North Carolina has 999000 acres of cotton under cultivation this year, up from 961000 acres last year.
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Raleigh
Federal and State
North Carolina
Raleigh man given 12 to 15 years for attack on girl
C M Cline, 61, of Raleigh, was sentenced to 12 to 15 years after his conviction for attacking an eight year old girl.
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Raleigh
C. M. Cline
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Old Dalton Company
Meereier
Wv. F. W
Winston
Paschal Shoe Repair Co
Stewart-Warner
Stewart Warner
205
N. Maio
al Furniture Mart
Smn
M. P
Security Bank
Lewis E. Teague
City Lake Pool
Sam McGinnis
Itta
CCC
John Mebane
Ove
Bailey
P. PD
Snow Lumber CO
Building and Loan Savings Account
Atlantic Building & Loan Association
Bank Bldg
N. C
Mann’s Cut Rate Drug Store
Deze Awning Etent
North Main Street
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