Randleman Rotary Publishes New History and Naomi Wise
The Rotary Club of Randleman reprints a history of Randleman and the Naomi Wise story as a civic project. The 1948 history drew on old books and 12 weekly broadcasts sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The book aims to fund further civic projects through sales.
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Randleman
Rotary Club of
Naomi Wise
Randolph County
J. A. Blair
N. C
Greensboro Patriot
Charlie Vernon
Braxton Craven
Trinity College
Weldon
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Skies and Warm Weather Today at High Point
Generally fair skies and warm temperatures prevail in High Point and vicinity. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected in Guilford County with late afternoon showers likely. Highs around 84, lows near 60, airport readings 82 and 64. No rain in the last 24 hours ending 11 p.m. yesterday.
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High Point
Friendship
Guilford County
Mercury
Presbyterian Church School Announced
The First Presbyterian Church will host a morning school next week under Mrs Wil lard Kimrey and Mrs William Rupp. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with a closing picnic on the church lawn directed by Mrs Jack Cottingham. The Bible is the theme with age graded classes from kindergarten to juniors. Department superintendents include Miss Martha Stevenson and others.
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Vacaton Church
Willard Kimrey
William Rupp
First Presbyterian Church
Jack Cottingham
Martha Stevenson
Carl Bailey
Charles Nash
Roger Taylor
Ed Pleasants
Preston Andrews
Heavy Damage From Multiple Local Car Collisions
Police reported about 900 in auto damage from two collisions yesterday. Mary Swaim Jones of Kernersville turned into a private drive off W Lexington Ave and hit Eve B. Smith of High Point. Each car ~30 damage in 12 05 p m crash. A Russell Ave and Wrenn St wreck caused heavy damage to both cars with 400 plus each. No charges yet as investigations continue.
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Mary Swaim Jones
Kernersville
W. Lexington Avenue
Eve B. Smith
Rt. 2
High Point
Russell Avenue
Wrenn Street
Joseph
State GOP Faces Crucial Decision
Raleigh An Aug 4 New Bern meeting of the North Carolina Republican state executive committee will select a successor to resigning chairman Bill Cobb and set strategy to unite the party, amid concerns over old wounds and the party's growing strength and two party stance. J T Broyhill notes two party system is a rising campaign theme in the Ninth District.
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William A. Shires
Raleigh
Republican State Executive Committee
New Bern
Republican Party
Cobb
William E
Bill) Cobb
Morganton
State Party
J. E. Harrington
Harrington
North Carolina
J. T. Broyhill
Lenoir
Congress
Broyhill
Boone
Linville
Man proves he is alive after 13 years of retirement mix up
Frank G. Wilkes of 528 Ridgecrest Dr finally convinces the Civil Service Commission he is alive after his retirement file was mistaken with another Wilkes of High Point and a death notice. He served as a runway firefighter at Andrews AFB and in Maryland and Guam, and expects his retirement pay to resume.
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Frank G. Wilkes
United States
Wilkes
Ridgecrest Dr
Civil Service Commission
High Point
Maryland
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington
D. C
Jamestown Horse Show Planned by Local Clubs
Jamestown Rotary and Jamestown Grange announce a Jamestown Horse Show on August 4 at the Jamestown Elementary School Ball Park. Proceeds aid local youth. The event features 31 horse and pony classes with two shows at 2 PM and 7 30 PM and one ticket valid for both.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary
Jamestown Grange
W. E. Dagenhart
National Guard unit returns to High Point at new armory
The 325th Chemical Depot Co led by Capt J Van Boyles is arriving in High Point for welcoming ceremonies at the Parris Avenue armory on Aug 4. An advance party of 24 men and 10 vehicles arrived Friday to assist unloading gear as the unit completes its return from active duty.
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Parris Avenue
325Th Chemical Depot Co
High Point
J. van Boyles
325Th
Ft. McClellan
Ala
H. Butler Jr
Greensboro
New Armory
Armory
Pickett Street Mission Planned by English Street Baptist Church
Rev. George T. Tunstall announced a Pickett Street Mission at English Street Baptist Church. A vacation Bible School runs July 30 through August 3. Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m each Sunday as the church aims to reach unchurched residents.
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English Street
Local Resident's Brother Dies In Tampa Florida
Samuel H. Mc Call fifty five a salesman died at his home in Tampa Saturday from a heart attack He was the brother of Mrs H N Russell of 3017 N Centennial Ave High Point Funeral arrangements are complete but the service will be conducted in Tampa Monday.
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Tampa
Florida
Fla
Samuel H. McCall
McCall
H. N. Russell
Centennial Ave
High Point
Two Cities Meet For Joint Planning Amid Identity Fears
High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem officials discuss regional planning with Thomasville excluded. They cite past failed joint meetings and warn lack of coordination may hinder growth. Shared concerns include traffic arteries water supply sewer extensions and zoning disputes.
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Thomasville
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
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Randleman Club
Presbyterian Church School
Grandfather Mountain
Blowing Rock and Lenoir
Perry Ragsdale
Nancy
National Guard
Pickett Street Mission
Main Street
United Fund
Your
Community Chest
Uso
Public Service
The
Advertising Council
Newspaper Advertising Executives Association
James A. Wright
Hickory
Robert M. Griffin Jr
Tce
Ead
Colonna
Lexington
North State Telephone Co
Midway Drive
Westchester Drive
Shelby Investment Co
Erwin Heights
N. Main ST
Frigidaire Budget Buy
Frigidaire E
Toouct
Wrenn St
Frigidaire
Ralmo
Beeson
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