Safety Parade to Feature Driverless Car in High Point
Andrew Jackson Post 87 American Legion announces a June 10 safety parade in High Point led by Commander J E Thomas. The event will showcase a driverless "Magic" car guided by ex-rodeo rider Captain J J Lynch, with traffic signals controlled remotely, amid other transportation demonstrations from local merchants.
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Merican Legion
Andrew Jackson
American Legion
High Point
J. E. Thomas
Legion
Rodeo Damon
Dare-Devil
Fery Crusader
Captain Lynch
Yalty
Rites Held for Mr Chatham
Funeral services for Fisher Chatham 40 were held at 3 30 p m from the home of Mrs T L Kidd 1108 Granby street with Rev O L Ruth of the Pilgrim Holiness church officiating A female quartet sang Going Down the Valley My Faith Looks Up to Thee and Does Jesus Care Pallbearers were C Howard White F D Conally Clyde Wood J W Kendal C B Mc Manus and H F Wilkes Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery
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Fisher
Chatham
East Commerce Street
T. L. Kidd
Granby Street
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Brownie Brown
Beulah Jackson
Dockery Nance
Wray Warner
Jesus
C. Howard White
F. D. Conally
Clyde Wood
J. W. Kendal
C. B. McManus
H. F. Wilkes
Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral service for Melvin I Cecil at Central Friends Church
Melvin I Cecil died at home on Tuesday night. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 pm at Central Friends Church. Rev. Tom A Sykes led with Rev. O L Ruth and Rev. J N Bowman assisting. Norman Fidler sang two selections with Dan W Smith at the organ. Pallbearers were chosen from the Brotherhood class of Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin I. Cectl
Melvin TI. Cecil
Phillips Street
Central Friends Church
Tom A. Sykes
O. L. Ruth
J. N. Bowman
Norman Fidler
Dan W. Smith
Central
Funeral Held for Local Friends Church Members
Family and friends gathered for services honoring D. H. Parsons Eugene Jarrett Wade Hiatt Gary Leviner Clarence Farr and Charles Chamelin. Floral offerings were carried by friends. Interment followed in Floral Garden cemetery.
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Friends Church
D. H. Parsons
Eugene Jarrett
Wade Hiatt
Gary Leviner
Clarence Farr
Charles Chamelin
Floral Garden Cemetery
Funeral set for Mrs Lura Estella Kearns in High Point
Funeral services for Mrs Lura Estella Kearns 39 died at her home on Smith street yesterday afternoon will be at Calvary Methodist church at 3 p m interment to follow. She was born in Randolph county and moved to High Point 18 years ago survived by husband R G Kearns a son R G Kearns Jr a daughter Vickie Lou Kearns parents Mr and Mrs G B Sexton four sisters Mrs Walter Hedrick Mrs Glenn Johnson Mrs Ed Ward Mrs Guy Loflin and a brother Henry Sexton all of Denton and High Point and Thomasville respectively.
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Lura Estella Kearns
Smith Street
Calvary Methodist Church
Floral Garden
Kearns
Randolph County
High Point
R. G. Kearns
R. G. Kearns, Jr
Vickie Lou Kearns
G. B. Sexton
Walter Hedrick
Glenn Johnson
Denton
Ed Ward
Guy Loflin
Thomasville
Henry Sexton
Exceptional Speed Of Air Express In City
Local agent W. H. Daney reports two air express deliveries this week showing fast service. A package for E. H. Smith via High Point Civil Service left Chicago Wednesday at 2 30 pm and arrived Greensboro High Point airport by 9 am Thursday. A second package to the High Point Creamery left Hollywood California Tuesday at 4 30 pm and reached the city by 9 am Thursday.
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Air Express
W. H. Daney
Railway Express Agency
E. H. Smith
High Point Civil Service Commission
Chcago
Mr. Smith
Greensboro- High Point
High Point Creamery
Hollywood
Calif
Chicago
Recipe for Refreshment A Schlitz Beer Pitch
A promotional note touts a Steinie Brown Bottle Schlitz Beer described as mellow and uniform in flavor under precise enzyme control. It claims added Sunshine Vitamin D and positions the brew as enjoyable in both winter and summer.
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Schlitz Beer
Schlitz
Four Juveniles Held For Theft At Crown Lunch Stand
Police report a break in at the Crown Lunch stand at 4181 2 South Hamilton Street. Four white juveniles were taken into custody and referred to juvenile authorities after entry was gained by forcing a front window. Cigarettes gum and other merchandise were missing but not recovered.
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South Hamilton Street
Snowshoe Hare Color Change By Season Described
The northern hare or snowshoe rabbit sports a white winter coat and a gray summer cloak, according to the description.
Free Swim Week Set for High Point June 7 12
Twelfth annual Free Swim Week to be observed in High Point from June 7 to 12 with signups at schools and the YMCA. Last year 135 boys learned to swim and 300 enrolled in instruction. Final test is Saturday June 12 at 10 am. gold seal certificates will bear signatures of Mayor Grayson President Porter Sr Y M C A and Charles E Spencer. Instruction begins June 7 at 9 30 at Emma Blair school and continues at other schools through the day.
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High Point
Grayson
F. Logan Porter, Sr
Charles E. Spencer
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Grimes Street
Elm and
Ray Street
Johnson and Oak Hill
Cloverdale
Workers Sought In Six Fields by Local Office
Mrs. Rachael Sages, interviewer for the local North office, issued calls for workers in six fields. The notice invites applicants to fill openings across multiple industries and emphasizes timely applications.
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Rachael Sages
The
North
Local Positions Open in Carolina State Employment Service
A job notice lists openings for a registered or junior druggist, an experienced tires and accessories salesman, and several housekeepers. Out of town positions include a collector and creman, a well driller, and a machine operator.
Plans For Boy Scout Troop At First M P Church
The advisory committee of the Methodist Protestant church met yesterday afternoon with Bunn W. Hackney Jr., Uwharrie Council executive, to form plans for a Boy Scout troop at the church. Leaders to be selected will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM for a training course at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
J. Clay Madison
J. H. Pritchard
A. J. Koonce
WV. W. Idol
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
Uwharrie Council
Estimate Counts Comets in Solar System Around 120000
Astronomers estimate roughly 120000 comets inhabit the known solar system, reflecting a vast reservoir of icy bodies. Researchers note the figure aids understanding of planetary formation and potential cometary impacts.
Asiatic Squirrel Uses Tail Scales to Climb Like Pole
A species of Asiatic squirrel climbs trees by gripping bark with its tail scales. Researchers note this adaptation aids rapid ascent and stability on vertical trunks in forest habitats.
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City
MR Chatham
BEL
Republic Steel Corp
Warren
Mrs
Lura EB. Kearns
Jos
Hapsburg
Hungary
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
France
Irene Lelbach
Archduke Albrecht of
Crown Lunch
Carolina State Employment Service
A. C
Lilly
Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
DR. West
DR. Lyons
LUX
Gary
Odo
ICE
Woodbury’s Soap
William
Colgate and Palmolive
Colgate
GIANT
Colgate Dental Powder
Ise
Colgate Rapid Shave Cream
Jergen
Doan
First
M. P. Church
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