Local Manufacturers Fight Higher Freight Tariffs on Furniture
The High Point chamber of commerce and furniture makers mobilize to oppose a new tariff schedule set to publish August 1 by the Interstate Commerce Commission. They claim higher rates for High Point shipments compared with Winston-Salem would be unjust, and seek to place High Point in the Winston-Salem grouping with railroad cooperation to press for a revised North Carolina city grouping before publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
Prayer Meetings Tonight Ahead of Baptist Revival
Cottage prayer meetings are held at 8 o'clock in homes of Mrs. Griffith 207 English Street leader A E Tate Mrs Ellison 504 North Main leader W T Anderson Mrs J B Johnson 316 South Hamilton leader M R Shields. Revival at the First Baptist Church begins Sunday morning with evangelist Dr Len G Broughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OM. Griffith
English Street
A. E. Tate
Arthur Ellison
North Main
W. T. Anderson
J. B. Johnson
South Hamilton
M. R. Shields
First Baptist Church
Len G. Broughton
City Employee Hurt After Fall From Street Sweeper
A. A. Campbell, city employee of 500 North Main, fell from a street sweeper at Thurston and Lindsay. He sustained a severe cut behind the left knee and was taken by Sechrest's ambulance to Guilford General Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Campbell
North Main Street
Thurston and
Lindsay
Sechrest
Guilford General Hospital
Quick Relief for Liver Sufferers Free Proof
An advertisement promises quick relief for bilious, sluggish, feverish people using Dodson's Lever tone. It claims the remedy cleanses the liver and bowels and offers a free generous bottle by writing Sterling Products in Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Levertone
Wheeling
W. Va
June Program Planned for City Girl Reserves
Miss Virginia Carrier, Y M C A girl reserve secretary, organizes June activities to keep Girl Reserve members engaged until July camp. Weekly club meetings cover campcraft handicraft and nature study with games at the Y M C A Tuesdays. A straw ride to Camp Otakne is planned for senior club members on June 12. The camp calendar runs July 1 to July 27 across senior high junior high and grade school clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Virginia Carrier
Oak Hill Club
Y. Me. Oca
Elm Street
Cloverdale
Johnson Street
Ray Street
Emma Blair
Y. A Ee
Lee's Riding Devices 10 Open Here Monday Night
The R C Lee riding devices visiting High Point for five years begin a two week stay on South Main street junior high lot Monday night June 10. Scouts will supervise rides with uniformed staff at all times and parents are invited to attend with children. Earl Winslow leads the rides.
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R. C. Lee
High Point
South Main Street
Bunn W. Hackney Jr
Uwharrie Council
Earl Winslow
Commencement At Oak View School Friday
Oak View School will hold commencement exercises in the school auditorium tomorrow night at 8 oclock. The program includes a Grammar grade chorus, operetta Flower and Birds, Primary grades play Robin Hood, Fourth and Fifth grades, and presentation of seventh grade diplomas by Supt. Thos R Foust.
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Oak View School
Oak View
Thos. R. Foust
Community Hall Project Planned for Hamilton
A community hall in Hamilton, Canada, is planned with a construction budget of one million dollars. The project aims to provide a new local gathering space for residents and events, funded through municipal sources and community contributions.
Nervous Women Praise Capudine
Delicately poised women with nerve strain praise Capudine for quick relief of periodic pains and headaches. The liquid acts instantly, contains no opiates, and does not upset the stomach. Sold by druggists in 30c and 60c sizes.
Orthodontist Dr Dennis Keel Opens Office in City
Dr Dennis Keel announces the opening of his office at 415 Wachovia Bank Building for the exclusive practice of Orthodontia. Office hours are nine to five each Wednesday. Phone number 2013.
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Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank Blde
Andrews and Hutchins Win Annual School Contests
Margaret Andrews won the M. J. Wrenn essay prize and Wilbur Hutchins took the J. Elwood Cox oratorical medal at High Point High School. Both will receive medals at Friday’s graduation program amid school activities, with Andrews and Hutchins praised as active leaders in debate and student government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Andrews
Wilbur Hutchins
High Point High School
M. J. Wrenn
J. Elwood Cox
Lee Andrews
Morris Street
Miss Andrews
Hutchins
Horace Haworth
Thomas Turner
Karl Andrews
Gilbert Clinard
C. L. Gray, Jr
J. D. Koonce
Frank Tucker
Brahe Lucas
Sans Souci
T. Hensley, Jr
Carmen
Edgar Allen
Rose Askew
Bessie Hedrick
Dot Kirkman
Dot Smith
Mildred von Drehle
Margaret York
Ernest Allman
Vernon Hoskins
Billie Price
Rip Tabb
Wyatt Wall
Glee Club
Public Notice for Filling Station on West Commerce Street
Mr. Joseph D. Cox applies to erect a filling station on West Commerce Street between South Main and Willowbrook Streets. The Council will consider at the next regular meeting on June 18, 1929. By order of the Council dated June 4 1929, city manager E M Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Cox
West Commerce Street
South Main
Willowbrook Streets
Industrial Girls to Attend Camp at Lake Toxaway
Three industrial girls from the local YWCA will represent High Point at the Southern Industrial conference in North Carolina from June 19 to 29. Delegates Johnsie Pugh, Mrs Irvin Cagle, and Olene Patterson were chosen by the general council and will be chaperoned by Irene Yarnall. Mins Eleanor Copenhaver, industrial girl secretary of the national board for the southern region, will supervise the camp program.
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High Point
Lake Toxaway
N. C
Irene Yarnall
Johnsie Pugh
Highland
Irvin Cagle
Stehli
Mins Eleanor Copenhaver
New York City
National Board For
Nile and Congo Rivers Connected by Motor Road
Report states a motor road now connects the Nile and Congo rivers in Africa linking two great water systems. The project enhances transportation and regional trade potential across central Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Congo
Africa
William Penn High Plans 1929 Commencement Events
William Penn high school opens its 1929 commencement with a musicale at 8:30 p m Friday under Prof George F Allen. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 3 p m by Rev F A Cartright at St Marks Church. Commencement Day Thursday features graduating exercises at 8:30 p m with Dr F D Bluford of A and T College giving the address.
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William Penn High School
George F. Allen
F. D. Bluford
Agricultural and Technical College
Greensboro
St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal Church
F. A. Curtright
Wilson High School
Florence
S.C
Geo. F. Allen
F. A. Cartright
St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church
American Theatre
St. Mark
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Vein Relief
Advert reads Hart Drug Co. sells Moone's Emerald Oil for varicose veins and “bunches.” Apply night and morning rubbing upward toward the heart to shrink swollen veins. Continue treatment, wear a bandage until veins return to normal size. The oil is described as a clean powerful penetrating remedy promoting healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Hart Drug Co
Uses of Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Mothers
Promotional notice urging expectant and new mothers to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia during pregnancy and after birth. It highlights relief from nausea and heartburn, aids digestion, and acts as a mild laxative. Advertising text promotes 25c and 50c bottles and offers a free information booklet.
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Phillips Milk
Magnesia
Phillips
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co
Chas. H. Phillips
Phillips Co
Hudson St
New York
N. Y
Australia reports cancer patients improve after radium treatment
Health ministry announced that the $500,000 radium purchase last year is justified as cancer patients in Australia show improved outcomes after receiving the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Health Ministry
McCoy's Tablets Advertises Weight Gain Promise
A vintage ad touts McCoy's Tablets to help underweight women gain weight and energy. It claims benefits from nervousness relief to brighter eyes, with a 30 day guarantee offering a refund if 5 pounds are not gained. Mang Drug Co. and New York City labs are listed as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Mang Drug Co
McCoy's Laboratories
New York City
Ady
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A. Lee Gibson
W. E. Herndon
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