High Point Tax Rate Reduction May Be Unlikely This Year
City faces debt service from a $1.5 million bond issue and a $75 000 annual add on. Current rate is 1.33 with valuation at 48.6 million yielding 646 390. Council weighs cutting three cents to 1.30 but new valuation and debt may block any decrease. The city manager will propose after valuation arrives and the budget is drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commercce
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Stryker
Transportation and
Air Mail
Texas Oil Company
Stryker
U. S
Canada
West Indies
Central
South America
New York-Atlanta
North Carolina
Department of Commerce
Hold-up charge filed against Geo F Alexander
Geo F Alexander a local real estate dealer was arrested at his home after forfeiting a $3 000 bond in a Greensboro Federal court white slavery case. He allegedly held up a car near Ramseur Friday night and tried to compel a girl to enter his vehicle, then escaped. He was turned over to deputies and jailed in Greensboro awaiting trial on the new charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Alexander
Greensboro
Monthey Avenue
Randolph County
K. F. Ellington
J. L. Millikan
Randolph
Alexander
Ramseur
Bradley
Ratledge
Roanoke
Reidsville
High Point
Virginia City
Civic clubs hear plans for airport progress
Civic clubs hear progress updates on a proposed airport plan as committee members express strong approval. Officials report majority support and steady advancement toward the project, outlining steps and timelines for community involvement.
Blair Seen As Likely GOP Opponent To Bailey
In High Point rumors spread that David H. Blair may be chosen to oppose Democrat J. W. Bailey in the general election. GOP leaders doubt Simmons supporters will back Bailey, and suggest Blair could unite the party if the primary winner resigns to allow a party executive committee pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
Mildred von Drehle
Vernon Hoskins
Nell McMullan
Thomas Carpenter
Bessie Hedrick
Chigger Moffitt
Dot Smith
Frank Tucker
Levi Willard
Dorothy Kirkman
Howard Marsh
Eloise Ingram
Harry Coble
Willis Sensenbach
Ruth Young
Ed Cook
Adelaide Crowell
Alma Andrews
Edgar Allen
Dot Kirkman
Bob Wilson
Isabelle Ellison
Bill Bryant
J. W. Bailey
United States Senate
George Butler
Clinton
Major Butler
Bailey
Simmons
High Point
David H. Blair
Blair
Executive Committee
Washington
United States
Republican Party
Mr. Bailey
Wesley Memorial Vacation School Opens June 16
The Wesley Memorial church daily vacation school starts Monday morning June 16 and runs to Friday afternoon June 27 open to children aged four to twelve from all denominations. Over 150 children expected with a 12 to 15 member faculty guiding worship, class work, handwork and recreation.
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Wesley Memorial Church
L. F. Tuttle
Mise Mary Muse
W. R. Morrow
Everette Marsh
J. A. Eshelman
Lucky Key Unlocks Car in H G Ilderton Contest
Clarence Bogan of 507 Carter Street unlocked the master lock to win a free automobile in the Lucky Key contest conducted by the H G Ilderton Motor Company. He had doubted his chance before discovering the winning key and accepted the prize after the sales staff confirmed its uniqueness.
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H. G. Ilderton Motor Company
Clarence Bogan
Carter Street
Mr. Bogan
Vacation Church School Opens at Central Friends
The Vacation Church School at Central Friends Church runs June 16 to July 4 for children ages four to fourteen. Miss Lena Farlow and David Parsons Jr. join as staff, both Guilford College students with prior summer program experience. Camps follow the school from July 7 to August 16 at Archdale Playground and Paradise Point with sessions for junior and senior girls and boys.
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Central Friends Church
Lena Farlow
David Parsons
Farlow
Guilford College
Central Friends
Archdale
Paradise Point
R. T. Newman Buried In Stokes County
Funeral services for R. T. Newman world war veteran who died at a local hospital after several weeks illness were held yesterday at Aarons Baptist church Stokes county led by Elder L. I. Gilbert. Interment followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers and a list of floral bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Newman
Aarons Baptist Church
Stokes County
L. I. Gilbert
Wilbert Tucker
Carter Hall
Frank Tillery
Edgar Rodgers
Charlie Shepard
Edwin Hall
Elizabeth Gayce
Fannie Tucker
Elizabeth Tucker
Odell Tucker
Mary Shelton
Trudie Wright
Jessie Hall
Irene Hall
Annie Smith
High Point Gardens Open to Public for Charity Event
Three notable High Point gardens will open next Thursday afternoon and evening from four to six and seven to eight. Visitors pay a nominal fee to benefit the Woman's Auxiliary of the Friends Church, with guided tours of Mrs. Elwood Cox, Mrs. S. H. Tomlinson, and Mrs. J. D. Cox gardens.
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High Point
New York
Virginia
The
Friends Church
Elwood Cox
S. H. Tomlinson
J. D. Cox
Hillcrest Drive
Emerywood
Continental Furniture Unveils New Bedroom Line at High Point and Chicago Shows
The Continental Furniture Company of High Point announces a new line of trademarked bedroom suites. Designers expect strong buyer attention at the Chicago Mart July 7 to 19 and at the High Point Market July 21 to August 2. Company officials highlight a 7000 square foot display and personal buyer contact as key to the rollout.
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Continental Furniture Company
High Point
Chicago
American Furniture Mart
Exposition
Fred N. Tate
Mr. Tate
Chicago Mart
Tate
Swimming Pool At Salvation Army Proves Popular
The Salvation Army pool on Clay Street near South Main attracts many visitors with about 200 children swimming daily last week. Adjutant John O Beirne said special evening hours will be arranged to help working men and women swim.
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Salvation Army
Clay Street
South Main Street
John O’beirne
Salvation Army holds ten days of meetings in city
A series of special meetings begins today at the Salvation Army building on South Main street and runs for 10 days. Seven young women officers from the Salvation Army training college in Atlanta will lead, with cottage and street meetings planned. public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
South Main Street
Salvation Army Training College
Atlanta
Camp Otakne Opens Season With Activities
Camp Otakne run by the Y W C A at Miller's mill near Trinity opened last Thursday. Girls attending include Nancy Hill and Charlotte Holden with leaders Miss Virginia Carrier and others. Activities listed include basketry handicraft nature study archery and a Robin Hood themed week culminating in a royal wedding and reception with Nancy Hill cast as Robin Hood.
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Otakne
Miller’s Mill
Trinity
Nancy Hill
Charlotte Holden
Margaret Hayden
Helen Marie Sheloff
Katherine Conner
Charlotte Tomlinson
Elizabeth Cummings
Mary Carpenter
Margaret Cook
Mary Hilliard Carraway
Helen Crowder
Virginia Carrier
Mabel Andrews
Rose Askew
Ray Cook
Willetta Scott
William Penn High School
Robin Hood
Merry Men of
Maid Marrianne
Library Truck Visits Oak View on June 9
The Greensboro book truck will visit Oak View school Monday June 9 at 1 30 or 2 o clock. Children may pick up summer reading books to keep two weeks and return old titles. The truck will return every two weeks to renew selections.
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Greensboro
Oak View
Kopper Kettle Opens At Five Points On Greensboro Road
The Kopper Kettle lunch room and restaurant opens under Mrs. J. W. Tomlinson on the Greensboro road beyond Five Points opposite the Methodist Protestant Children's home. It offers night service and ample curbside parking for customers.
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J. W. Tomlinson
Greensboro Road
Five Points
Summer program underway at local Y M C A
About 500 youths join YMCA activities as pool time grows popular. Swimming instructor Chet Smith plans intercity meets. McAnally and Shelton noted as top swimmers. Ping pong, checkers, and horseshoes keep boys busy. handball draws business men. Pioneer hikes begin, Cloverdale group enjoying Archdale playground facilities with Central Friends cooperation.
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Chet Smith
High Point
McAnally
Shelton
Cloverdale Pioneers
Archdale
Friends
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Geo. F. Alexander
W. C. King
M. L. Patrick
Mary Winn Abernethy
Patrick
Columbia University
L. R. Johnson
Duke University
Henry Grady Owens
State College Summer School
Raleigh
Owens
Maxwell E. Jones
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Flossie Marie Foster
Mae Graham
New York City
Lelia Bell
Olive Russell
France
University of Paris
Lavinia Powell
Mounty Airy
Josephine Hege
Women In Industry
Arden
N. C
Mary White
Abbeville
Mises Ruth Wofford
Ida Young
Robert K. Marshall
Harvard University
Clara Whitehead
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Texas
Mary Penny
State College
Maurice C. Wilson
University of Tennessee At
Knoxville
Tennessee
Murial Bulwinkle
University of Virginia
A. D. Alston
Photographers’ Convention
Lois Howell
Tex
Lois
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Chio
Priary
Wesley Memorial Vacation School
High Point Gardens
Continental
Y. MC. A
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