Awyanians Enjoy Novel Attraction at Kiwanis Meeting
High Point Kiwanis club held a noon session at the Elwood hotel with Nora Lane a professional dancer and contortionist offering vaudeville entertainment assisted by her mother on piano and father on violin. Lane’s act pleased Kiwanians who also tried a new game Kiwana by Hugh Smart and L L Stookey, awarding prizes. Guests included O A Kirkman and R C Boyce.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Elwood
Nora Lane
Miss Lane
Kiwanis
Kiwanians
Hugh Smart
L. L. Stookey
O. A. Kirkman
R. C. Boyce
Denton Family Visits Archdale Friends
Mr and Mrs Joe Delk and their children from Denton spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs A B Williams at Archdale in a social visit.
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Joe Delk
Denton
A. B. Williams
Archdale
Hosiery Strike Deadlock Faces Prolonged Settlement
Tensions flare as Hosiery workers and 47 more families seek aid while milled plant crews vote to join the strike. Police and city officials report limited disturbances after a fatal accidental gun discharge at Stehli Silk mill and a mass meeting at Senior High School rejects the owners wage offer amid calls for moderation.
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Adams-Millis
Board of Public Welfare
Sterling Boggs
Amos Miller
George Miller
Clyde Dickens
Red Evans
Red Haynes
Garland Byerly
Roy Byerly
Leslie Byerly
Henry Lewis
Troy Byerly
Pete McCormick
Huntley-Jackson
W. L. Jackson
Samuels
D. W. Bradley
Bradley
Negro Convicted of First Degree Murder in Cumnock Slaying
A Black man, aged 18, was found guilty of first degree murder for a deliberate crime connected to a store in Cumnock. The jury delivered the verdict after considering evidence of premeditated intent in the fatal slaying.
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Cumnock
Coates Address On Government Closes Rotary Meet
CHAPEL HILL July 22. Prof. Albert Coates of the University of North Carolina law school delivered the concluding address on government at the two day state-wide rotary conference. Earlier sessions featured Eugene Newsome Ted Johnson Charles W. Phillips and Harold D. Meyer with varied entertainment for attendees.
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Chapel Hill
Albert Coates
University of North Carolina Law School
Eugene Newsome
Durham
Ted Johnson
Raleigh
Charles W. Phillips
Greensboro
Harold D. Meyer
California and Florida Vie In Public Links Showdown
In Louisville, California and Florida push for bragging rights as juniors in the national public links tournament. Joe Nichols of Long Beach leads California after easy first rounds, beating Albert Wilkins and Karl Karch 6 4. Curtis Bryan of Jacksonville countered with a 69 first round win and a 19 hole second round victory while backed by R L Miller and Oliver Sleppy.
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Louisville
California
Florida
Joe Nichols
Long Beach
Brooklyn
Albert Wilkins
Karl Karch
Curtis Bryan
Municipal Links
Jacksonville
William C. Jelliffe
Los Angeles
Gus Fetz
Chicago
Bryan
R. L. Miller
Oliver C. Sleppy
Irving Schaber
Hank Foley
Virginia May Edwards Dies At Home In Jones Street
Seven year old Virginia May Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Edwards died after three weeks of illness at the family home 603 Jones street The elm Street school pupil attended Wesleyan Methodist church Sunday school Surviving are three brothers and grandparents The body was taken to Yow funeral home for burial and services are set for Saturday at 11 in Wesleyan Methodist Church with burial in Oakwood cemetery
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Virginia May Edwards
A. F. Edwards
Jones Street
Elm Street
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Clayton
Herbert
Earl Edwards
J. H. Lewis
Yow
M. C. Connor
Oakwood Cemetery
Guilford College Opens September 5 With Freshman Registration
Guilford College will open Monday September 5 with freshman registration, Dean Clyde A. Milner announced. Upperclassmen arrive later. placement tests will help assign courses. Classes run twenty-minute periods starting Saturday September 10. Registration so far exceeds last year with 330 students enrolled last year, the highest in Guilford history.
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Guilford College
Guilford
Greta Garbo Plans Secret Swedish Vacation Voyage
Greta Garbo will depart Hollywood within two days to sail from New York for home in Sweden on her first vacation in years. Her business manager Harry Eddington said she will not reveal the itinerary and has booked steamers under an assumed name.
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Greta
Sweden
Hollywood
Cal
Greta Garbo
New York
Harry Eddington
John G. Shaw Dies at 74 in Fayetteville
Fayetteville reports John G. Shaw age 74 former congressman elected in 1894 died at his home from a complication of diseases. The passing marks the end of a long political career and local public life.
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Fayetteville
John G. Shaw
Bill Aims to Bring Large Loan to High Point Veterans
President Hoover signs a bill enabling 215 000 World War veterans to borrow up to half of their adjusted compensation certificates at 8 1/2 percent interest. The plan would bring 50 000 to 75 000 dollars to High Point, announced by B H Carraway, Andrew Jackson post American Legion service officer. He says funds can be obtained in four days if blanks are filled and mailed to Washington promptly. He will assist in filling out the forms today tomorrow and Sunday.
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Hoover
United States
High Point
B. H. Carraway
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Carraway
Washington
Mrs. W. A. Woollen Dies in Randleman After Illness
Mrs. W. A. Woollen a longtime Randleman resident died at her home at 6 oclock this morning after several weeks of illness. Born February 16 1850 in Randolph County she was daughter of David and Susanna Coltrane and active in state affairs. Surviving are her son John A. Woollen of Randleman five daughters Mrs J W Long Greensboro Mrs John R Ferree Danville Mrs J T Council Rosael and Epsie Woollen of Randleman one sister Mrs D A Stanton High Point Funeral and interment will be held in Randleman at a later date.
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W. A. Woollen
Randleman
Woollen
Randolph County
David
Susanna Welborn Coltrane
Saint Paul M. EB
John A. Woollen
J. W. Long
Greensboro
John R. Ferree
Danville
J. T. Council
Rosael
Epsie Woollen
D. A. Stanton
High Point
Pretty Birthday Party Wednesday
On Wednesday afternoon a delightful surprise party was held at Mrs. Daisy Millington home for her granddaughter Georgia Milling ton who turned nine. Guests enjoyed games and contests then watermelon. Attendees included Madeline Sizemore Peggy Gurley Alberta Kerr Maxine Levine Hilda Jackson Ruth Hodgin Mary Carter Paline Berylis Elva Nona Belle Myrick Ernestine Bray Lois Stamey Miriam Bunnell Doris Cashwell and family visitors J B Ellis Romaine J B Jr and Billy Ray.Mrs J B Ellis and children visited Greensboro at Mrs Stapleton’s home.
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Daisy Millington
Georgia Millington
Miss Millington
Madeline Sizemore
Peggy Gurley
Alberta Kerr
Maxine Levine
Hilda Jackson
Ruth Ho
Mrs Lulu Beck Dies in Greensboro Visit
Mrs Lulu Beck wife of H P Beck died suddenly in Greensboro while visiting friends. She was born in Davidson county daughter of John and Margaret Lambeth Scarlet. She lived in High Point at 115 Burton Street with her husband and five daughters two sons and a sister and brother. The body went to Yows Funeral Home then to the late residence. Funeral services will be Sunday at 8 PM at the home conducted by Rev Thomas Howard with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Lulu Beck
H. P. Beck
Greensboro
John and
Margaret Lambeth Scarlet
Davidson County
High Point
Burton Street
Pearl Tucker
Bessie Holbrook
Flossie Beck
Mabel Beck
Martha Beck
Dewey
Eugene Beck
Janie Bean
Sam Scarlet
Yow
Thomas Howard
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Entertained: Young People Wednesday
Mrs A E Williamse delightfully entertained a number of young people at her home Wednesday. The event featured light refreshments and cheerful conversation in a welcoming social gathering.
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A. E. Williamse
Miss Inez Trogdon and J B Trogdon Jr Honor Evening
A social gathering in Concord honored Miss Inez Trogdon and J B Trogdon Jr with a summer house party. The living room was decorated with cut flowers and a music program by Miss Trogdon. Guests enjoyed lawn games and watermelon on the lawn, with about 25 young people attending hosted by Mrs. Willame.
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Needay
Inez
J. B. Trogdon, Jr
Concord
Trogdon
Willame
Hilliard Memorial Society Postpones Ice Cream Supper
The Women’s Missionary Society of Hilliard Memorial Church has postponed its ice cream supper planned for Saturday night. A new date will be announced later.
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Women’s Missionary Society of
Howertons Spend Week-end at Oak Ridge Country Home
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Howerton have traveled to Oak Ridge to enjoy a weekend at their country residence there.
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Oak Ridge
E. M. Howerton
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Libby
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Seattle
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