Child Welfare Survey Finds Needy Local Children
About 800 children were contacted over eight weeks in a national Child Welfare Survey sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary and directed by Mrs. M. T. Fowler. Most children, many of them offspring of World War veterans, faced needy or extreme conditions. a follow-up program is planned. Mrs. Fowler thanked the public and cooperating groups including the Legion, VFW, Board of Public Welfare, caseworkers, and local utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
M. T. Fowler
Reeves Resting Comfortably After Prospect Road Crash
R. L. Reeves was reported resting comfortably at his home at 1610 Johnson Street after being treated for a severe leg laceration cuts and bruises to the head and a cracked breast bone. The injuries followed a car skidding and turning over three times on Prospect Road Saturday night. He returned to the scene to help bring the car into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Reeves
Johnson Street
Prospect Road
Civil Court Will Convene Tomorrow In High Point
The High Point Municipal Court will convene a one week civil jury trial session tomorrow at nine o'clock with Judge Lewis E. Teague presiding. On the calendar are divorce actions and cases with Gurney Hood and the Hood System Industrial Bank as plaintiffs. The Guilford Superior Court will also convene in Greensboro for a short term with few local cases docketed.
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High Point
Lewis E. Teague
Gurney Hood
Banks
Hood System Industrial Bank
Cuilford
Greensboro
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Fights Malaria
Advertising promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a dual action remedy for malaria and anemia. It claims to destroy malaria in the blood while iron fortifies the blood, suitable for both adults and children, available in 50c and $1 sizes with quantity comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Guilty Conscience Revealed By Sirens of Highway Patrol
A local party in the Young Democrats motorcade traveled 250 miles through the Great Smokies. Highway patrol on motorcycles stopped cars ahead of the caravan and in two cases drivers flung liquor from cars before the patrols returned, reflecting a cleanup of liquor on state highways.
Several High Point Cases Heard In Greensboro Court
In Greensboro on July 30 several High Point cases were tried in Superior Court. Seldon Draughn was granted and prosecuted with leave on seduction. M Lohr, previously sentenced for larceny, faced another larceny charge with nol pros and leave. Harvey Nifong pled guilty to possession of whiskey drunkenness and five bad checks but hearngs postponed. Walter Poovey and Walter Brown Jr had sentences revived for failing to stay at the training school and now begin two years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Seldon Draughn
Co. M. Lohr
Harvey Nifong
Walter Poovey
Walter Brown, Jr
Astern Carolina
Gold Stock Issues Are Ordered Off Market
The Trade Commission issued stop orders against two western gold mining issues and referred Abba Gold Mining Corp to the Justice Department for possible criminal action. Abba Corporation and Cariboo King Gold Inc faced charges of false statements or omitted material facts, with Abba’s papers sent to DOJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Abba Gold Mining Corporation
Carson City
Nev
Los Angeles
Cariboo King Gold, Inc
Seattle
Abba Corporation
Amendment to Air Commerce Act Allows Alien Aircraft Registration
An amendment to the Air Commerce Act of 1926 would let the secretary of commerce grant limited registration to aircraft owned by aliens, provided they do not engage in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Ecommerce
Two Arrested On Forgery Charge Over Gibson Name
M. A. Be Thomas of Jackson Springs and Rudy Stanford of this city were arrested for forgery tied to bad checks bearing J. Be Gibson’s name. Thomas admitted signing both checks totaling $12 and passed them at local stores. Bonds were set at $500 each for three forgery counts against Thomas and $1,000 for one count against Stanford, with both bound over to Superior Court after municipal court.
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M. A. BE. Thomas
Jackson Springs
Rudy Stanford
J. BE. Gibson
Stanford
Thomas
Superior
Frank E. Walsh To Speak At Wednesday Meeting
A special open meeting for overall pant shirt and underwear workers takes place at Knitters Hall 124 North Main Street Wednesday night at 7 30. Frank E. Walsh of United Garment Workers of America will speak on how to handle local garment workers’ problems. Everett Morris, president of Central Labor Union, urges all workers to attend.
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Knitters Hall
North Main Street
Lewis Harris
Frank E. Walsh
United Garment Workers of America
Walsh
Everett Morris
Central Labor Union
Sartin's Dry Cleaners Door Entered By Prowlers
The Sartin's Dry Cleaners plant at 816 South Main Street was entered by prowlers last night. Entry was made through a skylight from the roof via the adjoining drug store. Police believe the culprits were youths. one pair of trousers missing and seats from two other pairs torn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sartin’s Dry Cleaners
South Main Street
Robbers Enter Home On Furlough Street
Thieves broke into the home of W. W. Hoover at 1214 Furlough Street on Saturday night, entering by a broken back porch screen and a window to steal several articles of men’s clothing. Local police were notified and are investigating the break in.
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W. W. Hoover
Evinger Visits Soil Erosion Office in Statesville
Edgar L. Evinger assistant horticulturist in the Department of Agriculture and head of a new research nursery of the Bureau of Plant Industry at Statesville visited the soil erosion offices today. He conferred with Dr. J. H. Stallings regional director about the program and nursery setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Evinger
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Statesville
J. H. Stallings
Worth Davis Escapes From Anson County Prison Camp
Worth Davis, a 25 year old white man from 507 South Main Street, escaped from the Anson county prison camp yesterday. He was serving a nine to ten year term for bank robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Davis
South Main Street
Anson County
Davis
Rally at Archdale M E Church Draws 422
Archdale Sunday School held a rally at Archdale M E Church with 422 attendees, exceeding the prior high of 268. The Sunday school enrollment stands at 326, and the program featured special music and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale M. E. Church
Shuckless Ear of Corn Displayed by Local Gardener
F. M. Jarvis of 1307 Bencini Street displayed a rare shuckless ear of corn at the Enterprise. The ear formed a fan shape with two small ears at one end and few grains, grown in his garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
F. M. Jarvis
Bencini Street
Yellowstone bears scout larger families with triplet litters
In Wyoming on July 30 a report notes four mother bears in Yellowstone National Park arriving with triplet cubs. The bears appear to be increasing their litter sizes as part of a broader pattern in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Magistrate Orders 12 Drunk Defendants to Clear Grass
In Philadelphia on July 30 Magistrate Charles Amadei ordered 12 men arraigned for intoxication to rake grass from brick passages. One man resisted and received 30 days in jail as punishment.
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Philadelphia
Charles Amadei
Portrait of High Point's Ideal Man Drawn From Readers
The Inquiring Reporter roams streets gathering opinions on the ideal man. A composite portrait emerges: tall to six feet, 169 pounds, blond or brown hair, brown or blue eyes, athletic, confident, socially aware, intelligent, and dutiful to a wife. Contributors include Mrs Liston Pope and others, noting preferences from reading tastes to temperance and tenderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Liston Pope
Albert Rawley
Margaret Hauser
Mateo Wall
Ned McEachern
Ann Marshall
Alice Elizabeth Freeze
Cliff Ring, Jr
Grady Mann
Miss Emma Pratt Weds Mr Clarence Lawson in Danville
Mrs. Rosana Pratt of 6508 Fenix Street announces the marriage of her daughter Emma Pratt to Mr. Clarence Lawson on Thursday July 21 in Danville Virginia. Rev. G T Harris officiated. The couple resides at 1809 Vernon Street. Mrs L S Merritt announces her Physical Culture and Dance recital at William Penn auditorium tonight July 20 at 8 PM with doors at 7 40 PM.
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Rosana Pratt
Fenix Street
Emma
Clarence Lawson
Danville
Virginia
G. T. Harris
Vernon Street
L. S. Merritt
William Penn Auditorium
Williams Heroic Rescue Saves Drowning Boy
Roy Chavis helped recover a drowning boy after Williams swam to the bank and revived the youth. After revival the group dressed and returned to town. Roy is the son of Mr and Mrs L J Chavis of 1227 Pearson Street.
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Young Williams
Roy Chavis
L. J. Chavis
Pearson Street
Red Sox and Black Twins Set for Willis Park Tie Breaker
The Red Sox and Winston Salem Black Twins meet at Willis Park tonight to decide the tied result from Friday. Game time is 8:30 PM and officials expect a close contest with the chance to advance.
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Red Sox
Black Twins
Winston- Salem Black Twins
Willis Park
Quick Action Prevents Tragedy At Deep River Swim
Roy L. Chavis saved Alfonso Williams from drowning at a Deep River swimming hole near Jamestown. Fourteen boys rented a truck to reach the site. Williams became exhausted after venturing from shore and went under. Chavis swam to him, grasped his arm as he began to sink a third time, and managed to reach safety.
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Pal
Jamestown
Roy L. Chavis
Alfonso Williams
Williams
Leonard Street
Chavis
Cleveland Airport Passenger Traffic Jump in Early Year
About 44 000 travelers were processed at Cleveland municipal airport in the first five months, up from 27 000 in the same period last year. The figures reflect the airport’s growing activity as air travel expands in the city.
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Cleveland Municipal Airport
Three Bound Over At Session One
Sallie May Smith charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill Ben Lassiter on June 15 was bound over to Superior Court. Probable cause found for Babe Thomas forgery bound over to Superior Court. Rudy Stanford forgery bound over. Fred Davis assault not pros with leave. Co R Hill worthless checks costs due. George Jones disorderly conduct judgment suspended. Liddie Brevard assault costs. Joe Giles assault costs. Mose Johnson reckless driving and damages costs. Car without brakes issues. Luther Maddox reckless driving dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie May Smith
Ben Lassiter
Lewis &. Teague
M. A. EB. Thomas
Babe Thomas
Rudy Stanford
Fred Davis
Co. R. Hill
George Jones
Liddie Brevard
Joe Giles
Mose Johnson
Luther Maddox
Drivers Will Meet Tuesday Evening at Local Hall
Drivers Will Meet Tuesday July List at the hall 807 North Main Street. The creamery and dairy drivers will meet at 6 P M and the regular meeting will be called at 7 30. All members urged to attend as there are several matters of vital importance.
Laundry equipment valued at 12000 to be installed at State College
New laundry equipment valued at more than 12000 will be installed in the State College laundry by the opening of school September 14, officials announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State College
B. C. headache remedy promises fast relief
An old advertisement claims B. C. relieves violent headaches in three minutes. It sells 0c and 25c packages and says the formula blends several ingredients to ease muscular aches colds neuralgia and fever without opiates or habit forming drugs.
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B. C
Ady
Greensboro Seeks Commission OK of Debt Refunding
Greensboro officials will seek sanction from the North Carolina Local Government Commission to proceed with an 8.187 million debt refunding plan dated June 29 1988. The plan exchanges 8.137 million new bonds at about 5 percent interest for matured obligations with 08 percent assent. If approved Greensboro would be the first NC city to implement such creditor agreements and the plan serves as a model for other cities.
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Greensboro
North Carolina Local Government Commission
Local Government Commission
Medical Society To Meet Next Thursday Greensboro Meeting At King Cotton Hotel
Guilford County Medical Society prepares a Thursday meeting at the King Cotton hotel in Greensboro. A showing on Indirect Inguinal Hernia will precede a discussion on proposed constitutional changes. Dinner starts at 6 30 with the program at 7 30 led by Dr T Mann president in charge.
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Guilford County Medical Society
King Cotton Hotel
Greensboro
T. Mann
Women Prefer This Laxative Chew Feen a Mint
Advertisement copy touts Feen a Mint laxative as gentle on delicate organs. It claims a natural action and schedule friendly effect with non habit forming use for constipation.
Five Hurt as Head-On Crash Near Brown's Store
Five people injured in a head-on collision on Montlieu Avenue near Brown's store yesterday afternoon. B C Burton and W L Hagger suffered serious injuries. others sustained cuts and bruises. Both cars were heavily damaged and all victims were transported to Burrus Memorial Hospital. Police investigated with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyo Brown
Montlieu Anue
B. ©. Burton
Thomasin
B. C. Burton
W. L. Hagger
Thorville
W. L. Hag
M. C
Williard
City
Hagger
Burton
Greensboro
Wil
Cress
Licenses for 6541 Aircraft Held by Commerce on July 1 1984
The Commerce Department reported 6 541 aircraft held active licenses as of July 1 1984. The count reflects carriers and private operators regulated under federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Reeves
Trade Commission
Reem
National Market CO
North Main
Dixie Brand
Gal
Maxwell House Coffee
Gibson
Archdale Sunday School
Thomas &. Smith
Emma Pratt
DAMAX
Optometrist
City Shoe Shop
Commission O. K
Medical Society
Montlieu Avenue
Tn Prices
Central Ice Delivery Co
Bank Management
Wachovia
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Asheville
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