Pointer wins third in National Scholastic Press contest
The Pointer high school newspaper, edited by Mary Elizabeth Harllee with assistants York, Douglas, Culler, and Carpenter, earned third place in the national contest in New York amid over a thousand entries. The paper grew to five columns and “C” rating. It will be sent to UNC for the Humes Cup Award competition honoring Dr. Thomas Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Harnee
The
Pointer
National Scholastic Press Association
New York
Mary Elizabeth Harllee
Margaret York
Francee Douglas
Gladys Culler
Thomase Carpenter
University of North Carolina
Thomas Hume
Gate City aims to best Greensboro High Life in college paper race
Faculty of the high point high school game plan to surpass Greensboro High Life this year. The Pointer’s Robert Davis leads staff with Dot Rankin and Carl White Jones as assistants and a full team including James Ladd Alma Andrews Virginia Hunt Sam Clapp and Harry White Cab among others.
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Greensboro
High Life
Gate City
Robert Davis
The
Pointer
Dot Rankin
Carl White Jones
James Ladd
Albert Pruitt
Wesley Jones
Edgar Snider
Alma Andrews
Virginia Hunt
Sam Clapp
Harry White Cabl
Ina McAdams
Canada Top Buyer of American Tractors in 1928
Canada emerged as the principal purchaser of exported American tractors in 1928, with imports totaling more than 19 million dollars. The data reflects strong cross border demand for farming equipment during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Elephants Reach Maturity At About 380 Years Old
The article notes that elephants are not considered mature until they reach roughly 380 years of age, reflecting a long maturation process among these animals.
Physical Education Department Serves High Point Students
The 1927-28 High Point High School Physical Education Department, directed by Miss Beverley Ison and C. E. Spencer, expanded from varsity focus to include required freshman sophomores PE and intramural sports for all students. The program emphasizes informal activity, social leadership, and citizenship, with plans to add health education for freshmen in 1929-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Spencer
High Point High School
Beverley ‘Ison
C. E. Spencer
Rich
T.se
W. E. Marlette
James Ellington
Marlette
Spencer
Ellington
W. B. Sloan
Mechanical Drawing Education At Local School
Maurice C Wilson leads a two year program in mechanical drawing with architecture option. Fifty three boys and ten girls enrolled. The course builds neatness accuracy and clear visual thinking through pencil drawings, assemblies, and practical planning for school equipment and furniture.
Motor Car Production Near New Peak in 1929 Forecast
Department of commerce records show 151 motor vehicle makers produced 670,086 more passenger cars in the first four months of the year than in 1928. If this rate continues, 1929 production may reach about 5.5 million compared with 3,827,849 in 1928. Truck production also rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Margaret Strickland Named French Club Member
Class statistics note Margaret Strickland of Durham joins the French Club. Her quiet demeanor and friendly charm are praised as she looks toward a successful path and growing circle of friends.
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Margaret Strickland
Margaret
Durham
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William C. Guthrie
M. N. Patrick
Nell Clinard
W. C. King
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Henry Grady Owens
Louise Shipman
Charles BF. Spencer
Eloise Greenwood
Janet. Harris
Helen Derrick
Mabel Tucker
Meek Beard
Walter Hester
J. Ek, Andrews
Algernon Dpd
Alston
Wade E. Marlette
Maurice C. Wilson
Louise Hunter
Mildred Singer
Mae Graham
M. Shannon Morton
Owen Reese
R. W. Sowers
Essie Dale Hunter
Muriel Bulwinkle
Elizabeth Lindsay
Grover S. Tome
Fred P. Hale
Mary Winn Abe
Perpetual Building & Loan
High Point Perpetual Building
Commercial National Bank
A. J. Idol
V.pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Physical Education
Stephen
Grad
Stephen’s
North Main Street
Chrysler
Wrenn Street
City Motor Company
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