Attendance Boom At City Lake Park Draws Thousands
Thousands visited the city lake yesterday and last night for the new recreation center while a High Point municipal band gave its first outdoor concert under W. Smith. About 500 attended the concert with soloist C. L. Gray Jr. singing Lassie O Mine. The park pool drew 1,351 bathers as crowds filled the grandstand, decks, and bathhouse amid heavy traffic and picnics.
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City Lake
High Point Municipal Band
A W. Smith
Cc. L. Gray, Jr
Walt
Mr. Gray
Andi
Juat
Special License Tax Penalty Increase Announced
G E Whitten deputy collector of revenue said the special license tax will carry a ten percent penalty after August 1 four five percent currently in effect. Taxpayers who have not paid are urged to settle before Thursday to avoid the extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Whitten
Department of Revenue
Rest breaks may prevent fatigue in long drives
Fatigue from prolonged driving causes many automobile accidents and vacationers should rest at intervals to stay alert and safe.
Pet Contest Seeks Entries For Five Most Interesting Pets
High Point area readers invited to describe their pets for The Ace of Spades contest. Letters up to fifty words accepted until noon Thursday with photos returned after judging. Five winners receive photos, theater pass, chair, watch, and dog harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Skippy
Thomas E. Dodamead
Rhodes Press
Paramount Theater
J. C. Penney Company
Cecil's Drug Store
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Fatal Auto Wreck Being Investigated
An investigation began into a Sunday automobile collision near Tarboro that killed Dr. C. E. Newby of Hertford and injured four others. Driver W A Williams suffered lacerations, R L Dunn of Leggetts had chest injuries, J E B Hall aged 65 had a dislocated hip and internal injuries. No witnesses could explain the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
Here
C. E. Newby
Hertford
W. A. Williams
Leggetts
Veterans Picnic Scheduled at Kimesville Lake
Plans are set for the annual Veterans picnic at Kimesville Lake next Wednesday afternoon and night. Commander Archie Ingram reports a full program with swimming, boating, and a picnic supper at 7 followed by speeches from leaders of VFW American Legion and United Spanish War Veterans, with Carl Goerch as principal speaker. All veterans in Guilford and Alamance counties and their families are invited and urged to bring baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimesville Lake
Archie Ingram
V. F. W. Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
United Spanish War Veterans
Carl Goerch
Raleigh
Guilford
Alamance
Short Docket In Municipal Court
A light municipal court docket presided by Judge Lewis E. C lists Roby Hilliard violating prohibition with costs. C N McArthur assault costs. Gus Barry forgery dismissed. Raleigh Lovings DUI $50 costs six months not to drive. Clay Mathews prohibition law costs. O M Andrews reckless driving half costs. Forrest Brown assault costs. J B Adams assault costs. John Simmons vagrancy 30 days county jail to roads. Andrew Springs prohibition two months jail to roads. J F Tysinger assault costs. Other speeding traffic and public drunkenness cases noted. most defendants paid costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. C
Roby Hilliard
Howard Russell
C. N. McArthur
Gus Barry
Raleigh Lovings
Clay Mathews
Costa
O. M. Andrews
Forrest Brown
J. B. Adams
John Simmons
Andrew Springs
J. F. Tysinger
Final services for Noah Poor
Funeral services for Noah Poor were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev. R L Smith O L Ruth and B T Gladden. The church filled with friends as tributes praised his life. Floral designs appeared from numerous relatives and pallbearers listed. Interment followed in Oakwood Memorial cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Poor
W. D. Poor
Chestnut Street
Pilgrim Holiness Church
R. L. Smith
Allen Jay Baptist Church
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness
T. Gladden
Gravel Hill Baptist Church
Archie Ballard
Glenn Nance
Alvin Brown
Melvin Howard
Mesdames W. H. Hedgecock
Hunter Burton
W. H. Poplin
Vivian Rogers
Ida Gillen
Reid Dillon
F. L. Ward
Elmer Biddy
Requirement of 25 Solo Hours Before Pilot License
An applicant for an amateur pilot's license must have 25 hours of solo flying, including at least five hours in the days immediately before the application.
Registered Today At The Furniture Market
A long list of attendees and registrants from multiple states including High Point North Carolina Fredericksburg Virginia Hickory North Carolina White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Etowah Tennessee and several other towns confirms a wide regional turnout at the furniture market registration event. The roster features names such as B Bruce A Roy Beck L C Kester Mrs Bowling J D Harper W L Norton Homer Crump and many others, indicating broad participation across the industry network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Bruce
High Point
A. Roy Beck
Fredericksburg
L. C. Kester
Hickory
Homer Crump
Leaksville
Wm. Walker
Toccoa
B. M. Thorton
F. Dobyne
Kingsport
Tenn
Bill Dowdy
Walter Heilman
Greenville
J. Winstead
Rocky Ao
J. W. Clenney
Edison
A. D. K. Tranum
Johnston City
E. R. Franklin
Stoneville
J. H. Gilreath
Clark Wise
G. H. Farr
Spartanburg
S. C
Leon Holley
F. E. Barker
C. L. Holley
Aiken
E. C. James
Boston
M. Gilly
Harlan
Harlan, Ky
O. P. Jenkins
E. J. Sherwood
Mocksville
C. L. Dodson
J.E. Johnson
Jefferson City
C. W. Felkner
J. M. Tillery
Knoxville
R. F. Martin
J. A. Lee
Ronceverte
Chas
Thomas J. Leon Teffeteller
Mary
Southern Furniture Market Sees Rising Attendance In Second Week
The 1936 mid-summer Southern Furniture and Rug Market enters its second week with about 80 buyers from southern states and beyond. Registrations approach 1,300, eyes on 1,400. buyers linger to shop spaces before placing orders as observers debate expected progress.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Virginias
South Carolina
Southern Furniture Exposition
B F Milam Dies After Illness at 79
B F Milam, 79, died at his home on the Asheboro road after a seven week illness. He moved to the area 16 months ago from Savannah. Survived by wife Margaret Mayo before marriage and three sons Clyde Milam of Shatter Nevada Ross and Len Milam of Texas. Funeral at Tabernacle Wise and Asheboro streets Tuesday at 10 30 a m Rev John Miller. Interment Glenola cemetery. Body at Sechrest Funeral Home until service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Milam
Asheboro Road
Savannah
Margaret Mayo
Clyde Milam
Shatter
Nevada
Ross
Len Milam
Texas
Tabernacle
Wise and
Asheboro
John Miller
Glenola Cemetery
Sechrest Funeral Home
Reynolds Gets Its On Columbia
A petition by World War ex service men at the Veterans hospital in Columbia urges Senator Reynolds to press for immediate cash payment of the bonus. The plea was sent to Washington for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Columbia, D. C
Veterans Hospital
Senator Reynolds
D-Nc
Washington
Air Corps Reserve Includes Trained Pilots and Civilians
The United States air corps reserve comprises war trained pilots who maintained flying, non commissioned graduates of the air corps training center, and civilians who have qualified for reserve pilots ratings.
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United States Air Corps Reserve
Air Corps Training Center
Rambling Reporter Divorces Suit Filed
George Sharpe filed for divorce in municipal court citing two years of separation in the complaint. The action was entered this morning in the clerk of the court’s office.
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George Sharpe
Chief Friddle Returns From Short Beach Vacation
Chief of Police W. G. Friddle returned to his office today from a brief seaside visit. He was accompanied by his family.
Keys Sisters 10 Appear Tonight at Senior High
The Keys sisters quadruplets Leota Mona Mary and Roberta will perform readings and music at the senior high school auditorium tonight at 8. Sponsored by Circle No. two of Main Street M. E. church the Baylor students tour North Carolina with a varied program featuring violin and saxophone.
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Keys
Circle No. Two
Main Street
M. E. Chirch
Leota
Mona
Mary
Roberta
North Carolina
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Bunch of Keys
Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart
Advice on grooming and wardrobe habits to avoid looking dowdy. Emphasizes quick routines to clean collars cuffs and stockings, care for sheer garments, and maintain fresh dresses. Warns against relying on makeup to cover untidy habits and urges dry cleaning when needed for a crisp look.
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Stamp & Woman
Dieting in Summer Weeks Shorter Strain on Noted Woman
A health column advises dieters to target summer months for weight loss. It argues heat lowers hunger, promotes lighter meals, and stresses drinking eight glasses of water daily. It warns to drink between meals and to consult a doctor for exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartner
Elizabeth Gurley Celebrates 90th Birthday At Family Gathering
Mrs Elizabeth J Gurley marks her ninetieth birthday with a celebratory family supper at her daughter Mrs W Kirkmans home 610 West Br Street The Enterprise reports she was born in Virginia and has roots in Win County Now living with her daughter she remains active and plans to attend family events with 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Gurley
W. Kirkman
West Br Street
Gurley
Virginia
Win County
Frank Gurley
Kiman
Edward Gurley
Ashes Tell of Deserted Jungle Camp Inquiry
An inquiry notes about a jungle camp near here where farmers were told to seek work at a headquarters. When no applicants appeared the chief went to the camp himself and found only the ashes of a cold fire.
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Charles cTry
la Og
Bantam Bear Confusion as Quail Hatchlings Arrive
Berdie Beck of 1018 Georgia Avenue Thom asville finds a snake on a quail nest with 20 eggs. He moves the eggs under a bantam hen who hatches 20 quail. Two chicks die in the nest and the hen kills two more, but is now caring for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdie Beck
Mr. Beck
Georgia Avenue
Thomasville
Ems
Harris Returns From Northwestern Mutual Meet in Waukee
W Page Harris reports back from the 69th annual convention at the Northwestern Mutual home office in Waukee. Attendees show cautious optimism about overall business and life insurance prospects, noting 18 months of consecutive production gains and potential further growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Page Harris
Northwestern Mutual
Swiss Airline Safety Record in 12-Year Union Span
Despite rugged terrain, Swiss airlines have not had a fatal accident transporting passengers or freight in twelve years under the union.
B C Headache Relief Ad Claims Fast Action
An old ad touts B C headache relief promising relief in three minutes. It markets a blend of ingredients available in bottles or packages from 6 North pharmacies, claiming relief for various headaches without opiates or narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pharmacies
B. We
Notice of Service of Summons by Publication in High Point
In Guilford County North Carolina the Municipal Court in High Point issues notice to Lamer Sharp that a divorce action has been filed by George Sharp. The defendant must appear at the High Point Municipal Court by the 27th day of the month and respond to the complaint or the plaintiff will seek relief. Clerk Ira Ingram signs the notice.
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High Point North Carolina
Guilford County
George Sharp
Lamer Sharp
High Point
North Carolina
City of
North
Irvin
Ingram
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Route One
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W. H. Grady
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Althe
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Dreiser
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Sherman
New England
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Keys Sisters
Glorifying Yourself
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Elizabeth Gurley
Bantam
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N. BE. Russell
A. Lavender Wit, Fowler
C. B. Oshorne
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