Bishop Hughes Challenges Graduates With Tribute To Teachers
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of Washington DC delivered a graduation address at High Point College focusing on "The Teacher." He praised college and public school educators, traced the teacher’s rise from parental proxy to professional role, and urged appreciation over depreciation while noting students’ past efforts to belittle teachers before graduation.
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Edwin Holt Hughes
Washington, D. C
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
High Point College
Bishop Hughes
John Wesley
Methodist Church
Susannah Wesley
Charles Dickens
College honors 41 graduates with medals and awards
Dr G I Humphreys President of the college presided as 41 graduates received their degrees. Dean P E Lindley announced special awards including medals to Edith Maxine Crowder Virginia Lee Grant Susan Ferree and Hoyt Hampton Wood.
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G. I. Humphreys
P. E.lindley
Edith Maxine Crowder
Virginia Lee Grant
Susan Ferree
Hoyt Hampton Wood
Mary Frances Warlick
M. J. Wrenn
Edgar H. Snider
Wrenn
Snider
J.norman Wills
Greensboro
R. M. Andrews
N. C
Margaret Sloan
Dr. Humphreys
May Extremely Dry Month Reported by Weather Observer
A. B. Horney reports only .47 inch of rain for May, the driest in five years, with a mean high around 86 and a range from 42 to 95. Across the five-year period May rainfall averages show unusually low totals, confirming the drought pattern.
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A. B. Horney
Postal Receipts Dip in May at High Point Office
May receipts for the High Point post office totaled 15 998 25 dollars, a drop of just over 1 000 from May 1985. Five month totals favor 1936 with 87 963 11 dollars versus 84 077 04 dollars in 1935, indicating a stronger year so far.
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High Point
Slayer of Loeb On Trial Today
In Joliet opening arguments began in the trial of James Day a 21 year old convict charged with the prison slaying of Richard Loeb. Minors were excluded from the court as defense intimations suggested Loeb may have contributed a motive for the crime.
Uwharrie Camporee Closes With Record Scout Honors
The Uwharrie Council Camporee at Camp Uwharrie near James Town ended Sunday with 14 patrols earning A grade camping honors and 10 earning B grade. Over 200 boys from 23 troops attended the event which began Friday. The Court of Honor awarded first class badges to scouts including Alton Hardee and John Chandler, with many merit badges granted for a wide range of skills and activities. The council announced plans to hold the 1937 Camporee the first weekend in May.
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Uwharrie Boy Scout Council
Camp
Uwharrie
Jamestown
E. L. Hardin
Salisbury
Uwharrie Council
B. W. Hackney
Carl Bailey
Billy Connor
Melvin Stroupe, Jr
Bernard Shufelt
Eps Varner
James Hubrd
Memorial Day Observance Held at Oakwood Cemetery
Memorial Day services were held at Oakwood Memorial Park with members of VFW Post 619 American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps and Auxiliaries, sponsored by VFW and American Legion. The Rev O C Willamson delivered the memorial address and prayers were offered by Rev H Norwood Bowne. A quartet performed and group singing of America accompanied the ceremony led by O N Brown. The march then proceeded to honor two War Mother Gold Star graves with a VFW ritual.
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Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
High Point Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Red Cross
O. C. Willamson
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
H. Norwood Bowne
Andrew Jackson
Ted
John Gurney Briggs
M. T. Hicks
Chase Idol, Jr
Wilton Barnes
Barnes
America
O. N. Brown
Greensboro
North Carolina
Capucine Quick Relief for Pain
An advertorial note touts Capucine as a fast remedy for headache neuralgic and periodic pains. It claims near instant relief with a proprietary ae alecen preparation referenced as Ady in the text.
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Ae Alecen
Building in City Shows Increase in Permits
Fire Chief E K Ingram reported sixty one building permits issued last month totaling 60 190 up from 34 510 in April. The breakdown includes 31 residential repairs 10 non residential repairs 11 new residences and nine new non residential structures and a total gain of 25 680 over April.
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E. K. Ingram
Return Engagement at Frisco: Robber Hits William Patterson
In San Francisco on June 1 a robber struck William Patterson in his garage after he warned of a hidden cop in the back room. The assailant took $25, Patterson recounts the return not finding a cop in the back room, despite the warning.
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San Francisco
William Patterson
Patterson
Woman bound over for taxicab theft in Guilford court
Peggy Williams, a young white woman, was bound over for Guilford Superior Court after a preliminary hearing in Guilford municipal court on charges of stealing a taxicab in Greensboro. Another woman, Dorothy Carter, was dismissed. William Dawson was bound over for larceny of an automobile. Docket listed multiple minor offenses and cases.
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Guilford Superior Court
Lewis E. Teague
Peggy Williams
Greensboro
William Dawson
Dorothy Carter
Willams
H. E. Hendrick
Carl Smith
Dennis Smith
Eddie Coleman
Will Lassiter
Jefferson Johnson
Clemon W. Ridge
John Taylor
Charlie Thompson
J. B. Austin
Annie Walton
Garfield Mack
Andrew Nance
Ina May Robbins
Lonnie Graham
Buck Hutchens
Zenith yearbook distributed at High Point College
The Zenith for 1936 was distributed to High Point College students with two local HS graduates leading. Edgar Snider edited the volume and Lois Hedgecock was business manager. The aviation motif highlights progress in air conquest and the purple and white cover is praised. Special sections cover faculty, classes, campus groups and athletics with alumni features.
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High Point College
Zenith
High Point High School
Edgar Snider
Lois Hedgecock
Fire Escapes Installed At Wesley Memorial
Three new steel fire escapes were installed at the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Sunday school annex. Donated by the James L. Ragan estate, bronze plates will bear the donor’s name. The state fire marshal approved the upgrades after an inspection. the old escape was repaired and the chief inspector lauded the safety update.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Lambeth
James L. Ragan
E. K. Ingram
Political speaking schedule outlines campaigns and venues
Tonight at Ray Street school Mrs Helen Robertson of Guilford College will speak for her candidate treasurer as precincts are addressed by supporters of R Hoey. Gaston A Johnneam and D C MacRae, manager for Shelby, speak at Hendrix on Mill Street at 7 38 then move to Redding and Tryon at 8 30. Dr M’s address at Junior High is set for tomorrow night with Dr J T Burrus introduced. region supporters rally after noon today.
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Helen Robertson
Guilford College
Ray Street
R. Hoey
Gaston A. Johneam
D. C
Graham H
Dr. M
Schoo O'Clock
J. T. Burrus
Salem
Californian arrives for visit to sisters in town
Mrs. Jack Savage and Lionel from Angeles Cal arrive to visit sisters Mrs. Savape ters and Mrs. C. N. Bambele Mrs. W. G. Summey. Mr. Sj will arrive later. Mrs. Savage was formerly Clara May Lanier.
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Jack Savage
Lionel
Angeles
Cal
Savape ®Ters
C. N
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