High Point College Faculty Re elected for Another Session
The entire High Point college faculty was reelected by the Board of Trustees at a recent meeting with two new teachers added. Administrative officers remain: Dr. R. M. Andrews president Dr. P. E. Lindley dean of the college Prof. T. C. Johnson dean of men Miss Mary E. Young dean of women. The trustees aim to secure endowment to join the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, with President Andrews pursuing this at the next meeting. It is noted the college meets all other admission requirements.
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High Point College
R. M. Andrews
P. E. Lindley
T. C. Johnson
Mary E. Young
Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
How Baby Specialists Treat Constipation
Baby specialists warn against adult medicines for constipation in infants and children. They highlight Fletcher's Castoria as the preferred remedy used for thirty years, noting its vegetable, harmless formula and the Fletcher signature to avoid imitations.
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Fletcher
Ady
Judge Teague Reappointed by Governor Gardner
Judge Lewis E. K. Teague of the Municipal Court was reappointed by Governor Gardner for a two year term. W. G. Brown was reappointed by Judge Teague as judge pro tem. Teague has led the court since its creation two years ago and was unanimously recommended for reappointment by the local bar association.
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Lewis EK. Teague
O. Man Gardner
W. G. Brown
Teague
Bar Association
Militant Church Call Urges Active Faith at Christian Church
Rev. John W. Moore challenged Wesley Memorial congregation to adopt a militant church concept. He urged believers to be awake, aggressive, and active, emphasizing evangelism, personal conversion, and living a life of bright example to advance the faith and oppose evil.
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J. W. Moore
Wesley Memorial
John W. Moore
Christian Church
Universal Church
Mr. Moore
Satan
Christ
Camden Square Rain Records Allege Longest Continuous Run
Camden Square in London claims a record longest spell of rain with continuous precipitation lasting for 58 percent of hours observed, marking a dramatic weather milestone.
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Camden Square
London
Printing gains punctuation after 1520, notes historian brief
A historical note states that no punctuation marks were tied in printing until the year 1520. It highlights the transition as printers adopted marks to aid readability in early modern texts.
Baccalaureate Sermon Opens Commencement At High Point High
The graduating class of 1929 at High Point High heard Rev. R. I. Farmer deliver the baccalaureate sermon urging self mastery and spiritual guidance from Christ. The event featured student procession, music by a senior glee club quartet, and remarks by Principal L. R. Johnston. The program announced a later Cox oratorical contest and Wrens essay competition with eight contestants.
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High Point High School
R. I. Farmer
M. P
Galilee
L. R. Johnston
Farmer
Odette
Wells
Virginia Frank
Techaikowsky
Oetette
Margaret York
Jessie Curry
Margaret Neese
Adele Hicks
J. O D. Koonee
C. L. Gray, Jr
Gilbert Clinard
Frank Tucker
M. T. Smathers
South Main Street
M.E
George L. Curry
Welch Memorial M. P
Christ
Woodrow Wilson
Leonardo de Vinci
Thoreau
Mary Elizabeth Harllee
Frances Douglas
Mayna Allen
Margaret Andrews
Eloise Best
Wilbur Hutchins
Burgess Leonard
Ralto Farlow
Highway No 10 signals to rise at High Point
The High Point Merchants association and chamber of commerce will install two highway lighthouse safety signals at the east and west approaches of No 14. Purchased from the Highway Lighthouse company, the signals will be set within 60 days on Montlieu avenue near the M P Children's home and on Thomasville road near the route intersection. They will advertise Highway No 10's two routes through High Point and point drivers to the downtown old route. The city will add directional signs along the highway in High Point.
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High Point
No. 14
Baldness To Order Promises Temporary Hair Loss Drug
European scientists explore thallium acetate as a drug that can induce hair loss for a week. After three weeks, the subject becomes hairless, followed by new growth in the subsequent week. Doctors may treat scalp complaints during the bald phase.
High Point Sealed Bids Sought for Fire Station Building
The city of High Point North Carolina invites sealed proposals for the construction of a fire station and garage on North Wrenn Street. Bids must be marked Fire Stations and Garage Building and accompanied by certified checks of five percent for general contracts and five percent for plumbing heating and electrical contracts. Proposals due Tuesday June 4 1929.
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City of
High Point
N. C
North
Wrenn Street
North Carolina
Children Day Sermon at Central Friends Church
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes preached on Children’s Day calling the child a model for the Kingdom of Heaven. He urged humility, service to children, and a revival of personal religion, noting dangers of neglecting religious education and church programs. Scripture readings were by Newlin Haw yworth and Sarah Jones.
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Friends Church
Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
Jesus
Newlin Hayworth
Sarah Jones
Woman Fights for Life After Quarrel Ends in Self Harm
Mrs. Inez Drayton a 35 year old mother of three attempted suicide at her home on Tryon street by shooting herself just over the heart with a .22 revolver. She was taken to Guilford General Hospital in a serious condition and was expected to recover. A man acquaintance named Chester Hodgins former mechanic at R M Abernathy Repair shop was brought to jail after the incident for drunkenness.
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Inez Drayton
Tryon Street
Guilford General Hospital
Chester Hodgins
R. M. Abernathy Repair Shop
North
Wrenn Street
Government and private railways divide Swiss network
Switzerland has 2,265 miles of railway with 1,670 miles owned by the government and 595 miles operated by 35 different private companies.
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Switzerland
Irish-Scotch wedding in London features orange blossom lace
At a recent London wedding blending Irish and Scotch traditions the bride wore a neck lace crafted from orange blossoms white heather and shamrock reflecting the union of two cultures.
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London
British Malaya Carrier Telephone System May Expand
Successful operation of the carrier telephone system in British Malaya is expected to lead to extended service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Malaya
Dodson's Liver Tones Promise Free Bottle
An advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tones quickly relieve symptoms of sluggish liver and bowels with two doses. It touts cleansing, purifying, and normalizing action, offering a free bottle by writing Sterling Products in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Strong to Report to Yankees After NYU Graduation
Kenneth Strong of West Haven Conn all American halfback at New York University will join the New York Yankees after graduation this month. He finished his college athletic career with a baseball game against Georgetown last Saturday and may be farmed out to a New England club for the remainder of the season.
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New York
Kenneth Strong
West Haven
Conn
New York University
Yankees
Strong
Georgetown
New England
Young Glyn Parry Wins Mouth-Organ Prize at Welsh Eisteddfod
Four year old Glyn Parry won the mouth organ contest for children under 16 at a Llanfair Histeddfod in Wales, taking the prize amid a day of local performances and junior entries.
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Glyn Parry
An Histeddfod
Llanfair
Wales
Orthodontist Dr Dennis Keel Opens Downtown Office
Dr Dennis Keel announces the opening of his orthodontic practice in the Wa chovia Bank Building. Office hours are 9 to 5 each Wednesday and the phone number is 2013. He offers exclusive orthodontic services.
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Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Denounces Necromancy
A Sunday Christian Science service denounced ancient and modern necromancy and mesmerism. The Golden Text from Isaiah emphasizes divine help and steadfastness, while James 3:17 highlights pure wisdom and mercy. The Science and Health excerpt declares there is no power in evil and that good endures.
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Mary Baker Eddy
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