Delegation Opposes Move Of Central Fire Station
A manufacturers' delegation urged city council to keep the central fire station in the Fourth Ward, arguing it is the heart of High Point's industrial area and should not be moved to Russell and Willowbrook streets as advised by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. They warned against following the board's recommendations and criticized the board as out of touch. Council members promised to invite a National Board representative for further discussion.
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Central Fire
Russell
Willowbrook
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Central Station
Fourth Ward
Neds
Fred N. Tate
S.L. Davis
Forrest Murray
M. J. Wrenn
New York
Mr. Tate
High Point
Tate
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin the Charted Constipation Cure
Dr Caldwell created a harmless laxative in 1885 to treat constipation by targeting underlying causes. His Syrup Pepsin, a herbal blend, gained popularity for easing bad breath coated tongue gas headaches and biliousness. It is widely sold in drugstores today and praised for not causing griping.
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Dr. Caldwell
Miss Grace Johnson Buried in Burlington
Funeral services for Miss Andrew Grace Johnson, sister of Miss Lucille Johnson, were held in Burlington Monday with many attendees. Johnson, known in High Point, had been ill for nearly a year and seriously ill for two weeks. her sister aided at her bedside during the final illness.
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Andrew Grace Johnson
Lucille Johnson
Burlington
Miss Johnson
High Point
Local A B Club Endorses Airport Move
The High Point American Business club endorsed the plan for a major airport and landing field costing about 100000. President W B McEwen and C C Sizemore led the presentation at a 6:45 dinner meeting at the country club joined by other local organizations. Dr C H Nabers gave an archaeology talk before R K Marshall introduced the program. Blake B Thompson will attend the national American Business clubs convention in Reading Pennsylvania June 18 19 20.
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High Point American Business Club
Country Club
W. B. McEwen
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
R. K. Marshall
Blake B. Thompson
High Point
American Business Clubs
Reading
Enrolment Surges at Green Street Bible School
More than 215 children enrolled today in the Daily Vacation Bible School at Green Street Baptist Church with crowd-boosting prospects of around 250 tomorrow. Evening revival services draw large crowds, with Rev. J. D. Barnette noting the Carlton quartet from Lexington will make a first High Point appearance tonight after radio airings.
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Green Street Baptist Church
J. D. Barnette
Carlton Quartette
Lexington
High Point
Wesley Memorial Men's Supper To Be Held Tomorrow
A fellowship supper for all men of Wesley Memorial church will be held tomorrow night at 6 30 in the church basement. Reservations have been made by many and organizers expect one of the best gatherings yet. The program features humorous readings by a local artist and special songs by a negro quartet.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Peacock Bible
69YearOld Man Killed Crossing South Main Street
Henry Sechrest 69, operator of a general repair shop, was killed when struck by a Buick wrecker on South Main Street in front of Blair Dairy farm. The driver, Henry Williams, faced a manslaughter warrant after the truck swerved and skidded 96 feet trying to avoid the impact. Williams posted a $1500 bond. passenger Jim Kelly said the speed was about 85 mph. Sechrest, a Colfax native and long-time High Point resident, left a widow and five sons plus two daughters. Funeral at South Main Street Methodist Church, burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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Henry
Henry Williams
Aeero
Superior Motor Company
Williams
Jim Kelly
White
Sechrest
Colfax
Raleigh
Cornelius A. Sechrest
Cleveland
William G. Sechrest
Mocksville
Fred A
Stanton Sechrest
High Point
Cora Lee Stalmacher
Thelma Smith
D. S. Sechrest
This City
Alfred
Sherman Sechrest
Samuel
Louisa Payne Sechrest
South Main Street Methodist Church
Mr. Aycock
Oakwood Cemetery
Alexander Plea Guilty. Sentencing Set This Afternoon
George E. Alexander a local real estate dealer entered a guilty plea in federal court this morning to Mann Act violations and faces sentencing later today. The case arose after agents showed evidence indicating transport of a young woman from the county into Virginia for immoral purposes. the pair were injured when their car collided on the return trip from Roanoke.
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George E. Alexander
Greensboro
Alexanders
Virginia
Roanoke
Councilmen to Meet Blair Family on Park Plans Tonight
A special city council meeting is set for 7:30 PM in the municipal court room. David H Blair and other Blair family members will discuss the proposed 75 acre park and playground on the Blair property along South Main street with city administration.
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David H. Blair
Blair
South Main Street
Masons Elect New Officers At Meet In 1930-31
Members of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 elected G. C. Howard as worshipful master T Gregory as senior warden B G Leonard as junior warden Dan Hayworth to a fourth treasurer term H C Massey to a second secretary term Installations set for St Johns Night June 24 Appointments and officers to be named Masons gather at Oxford for annual Masonry celebration at the Masonic Orphanage
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Numa F Reid Lodge No
G. C. Howard
St. John’s
Tiler
Oxford
Masonic Orphanage
Memorial Service to be Held Sunday in Jamestown
Memorial service set for Sunday afternoon June 15 at 2 30 at Jamestown M E church. Rev T A Sykes of Central Friends church will deliver the memorial sermon with local participants contributing musical numbers. Special honors will be paid to residents who died in the past year and many friends have received invitations from committee chair Mrs H N Williard.
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Jamestown M. FE
T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
H. N. Williard
Revival Meetings Draw Big Crowds At Cherry Street Church
Revival services at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church attract growing attendance. A Thursday night service is planned for the youth of High Point with a cordial invitation extended to all.
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Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
High Point
Air Attack Forces Haji Army to Terms
Air strikes hit positions held by the Haji of Turngazias on the Hoh mand border in Northwest Frontier. Maliks led Captain Usmankel to propose a Jirgah council. Hajj forces reportedly weakened by ongoing desertions.
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Peshawar
Northwest Frontier Province
India
Turngazias
Usmankel
Local delegates return from Lions Club convention
J. W. Woollen president of the High Point Lions club reported back from Kinston where the state Lions convention was held Monday and Tuesday. George Johnson and B. B. Owen also attended. The gathering voted to split the state into eastern and western districts with lieutenant governors chosen for each. Robert Tasberry of Kinston will lead the eastern division and Hugh Mitchell of Statesville the western. Ed S. Whitaker of Gastonia was narrowly re elected district governor over Fred Morris of Kernersville. Wrightsville Beach and the Wilmington club were named the 1930 meeting site, over Greensboro. International officers Horace S. Kerr and Judge C. H. Hastings spoke at the closing banquet. A model club luncheon was held Monday night.
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J. W. Woollen
High Point Lions Club
Kinston
Lions Clubs
High Point
George Johnson
B. B. Owen
Woollen
Robert Tasberry
Hugh Mitchell
Statesville
Woo’ren
Ed. S. Whitaker
Gastonia
Fred Morris
Kernersville
Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington Club
Greensboro
Horace S. Kerr
Columbus
Ohio
C. H. Hastings
Winston-Salem
Model Club
Believes Airport Would Bring Manufacturers Here
F E F J Sizemore, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, urged voters to back a $190000 airport project to attract airplane makers to High Point. He cited labor supply and the potential for planes, gliders, and parts plants, noting national airport growth and rising investment in aviation plants since 1926. READ ENTERPRISE WANTED FOR RESULTS
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High Point
FEF
J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
United States
Department of Commerce
Chamber
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Haji
All Laundry Service
Lptown Office
W. Broad
Auto Tire Accessory Co
Greenshorn
Hich
Lions Clubs Convention
High Point Representation
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
Tri-City Motor
City Transfer and Storage Co. Moving, Packing, Crating and Shipping
Younts
The
Walter T. Tice
North Main St
Sykes
Judge College
Commercial National Bank
Building & Loan
LWP
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Thomasville
Denton Railroad
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