Plans Formulate for W O 1 U Meeting
Preparations begin for the 1928 North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union state convention in High Point with letters exchanged between local and state leaders. Local arrangements for hundreds of delegates are discussed, with possible use of First Presbyterian Church as convention hall and the High Point union to host in October.
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North Carolina
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
High Point
First Presbyterian Church
High Point Union
John W. Hedrick
R. K. Marshall
R. M. Andrews
Henry A. White
W. EB. Holton
Re-Elected Police Staff See Few Changes After Session
City council renewed most police roles with W F Taylor promoted to captain and Roy Shiplett becoming plain clothes officer. L H Robbins moves to desk sergeant as council lidiates await new applications while two members, Leo Method and H C Green, were not re elected.
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Police Department
W. F. Taylor
D. W. Elliott
Roy Shiplett
Leo Method
H. C. Green
J. D. Koonce
Connor
L. H. Robbins
Mr. Robbins
A. J. Morris
J. P. Myers
Mr. Taylor
J O. Wood
W. G. Friddle
J. L. Kivett
A. C. Ward
D. A. Fowler
J. H. Hubbard
C. H. Whitlow
R. F. Russell
W. T. Neal
J. S. Fulton
J. O. Pike
L. D. Deal
O. Dorsett
A. P. Samuels
J. H. Belton
G. B. Wimberly
Taylor
Fire Department
Hannibal Leads Carthaginian Army Across the Alps
In the second Punic War Hannibal commands the Carthaginian army as it traverses the Alps seeking a decisive campaign in Rome’s shadow. The bold crossing shapes military strategy and Mediterranean power dynamics.
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Hannibal
Alps
Kennett Receives Doctor of Laws at Adrian College
Prof. P. Kennett head of High Point college history department returned from Adrian Michigan where Adrian college awarded him the Doctor of Laws degree. He has four years on the local college faculty and previously taught at Eton college. An alumnus of Guilford college and Western Maryland Theological seminary he did postgraduate work at Columbia University. An ordained Methodist Protestant minister he has often given sermons and addresses since joining High Point college.
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P. 8. Kennett
High Point College
Adrian
Michigan
Adrian College
Kennett
Eton College
Guilford College
Western Maryland Theological Seminary
Columbia University
Ken
Funeral services for Robert Brewis held
Funeral services for Robert Brewis who died at his home were conducted at 11 o clock in Sechrest Funeral home. Rev H Norwood Bowne of St Marys Episcopal church assisted by Rev Leo Gross of the Lutheran church officiated. Pallbearers were Ralph Highfill Vernon Franks John Harrison Lee Seism Archie Rule and Emmett Willett. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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Robert Brewis
North Main Street
Sechrest
H. Norwood Bowne
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Leo Gross
Luthern Church
Ralph Highfill
Vernon Franks
John Harrison
Lee Seism
Archie Rule
Emmett Willett
Oakwood Cemetery
Roentgen Announces X Ray Discovery in 1895
William Konrad Roentgen publicly announced the discovery of X rays in 1895, detailing a new form of invisible radiation and its potential for medical imaging. The landmark finding established Roentgen as a pivotal figure in physics and radiography.
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William Konrad Roentgen
High Point Commandery to Convene Wednesday Night
Sir Knights are invited to the regular eConclave of High Point Commandry No 24 Wednesday night at 8 o clock. Work in the Red Cross Degree. By order Chas Hoertel E Com A Lee Gibson Recorder.
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High Point Commandry
Red Cross
May Library Book Circulation At High Point
The High Point Public Library reports May daily circulation averaged 179 books with a peak 306 on May 12. Adult and juvenile totals rose to 3,207 adult fiction and 1,200 juvenile books by May 31, plus 5,929 total reading room use and $50.44 receipts.
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High Point Public Library
Young People 10 Hold Picnic Meet
Senior Christian Endeavor of Central Friends church invites youth from Oak Hill Springfield Archdale and Deep River Friends churches to a Friday Archdale playground outing. Afternoon games lead to a 6 30 p m picnic supper and a society session with talks on School Friendship Sportsmanship Leadership and A Good Follower plus a sermon by Rev Tom Alderman Sykes. Group games and singing follow the meal.
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Christian Endeavor Society of Central Friends Church
Archdale Playground
Oak Hill
Springfield
Archdale
Deep River
Tom Alderman Sykes
Piedmont Body Works closes repairs and service
Piedmont Body Works advertises repairs for bodies and fenders windshields and body glass at 114 West Main Thomasville North Carolina operated by B E Campbell proprietor offers stalled service with phone contact 385.
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Piedmont Body Works
W. Main
Thomasville
N. C
B. E. Campbell
City to use collectors for water and light bills
City council agreed in a special session that future water and light bills will be sent out by collectors rather than by mail. They said mailing the bills has not been satisfactory and noted many bills are long past due.
Memorial Service for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Held
High Point lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs will hold a joint memorial service next Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on North Main. Rev. H Norwood Bowne will preach. Preceding the service the two orders meet at the Sherrod building at 7 p.m. to march in a body. Five Odd Fellows and one Rebekah died in the past year with W P Grady Charles F Blake J W Jones C M Keeling B C Freeland and Mrs George Pendergast named among the deceased. Visiting members from Winston Salem and Greensboro are expected.
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High Point Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
Order of Rebekahs
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
North Main Street
H. Norwood Bowne
Odd Fellows Hall
Sherrod
East Commerce Street
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Reption Lodge
W. P. Grady
Charles F. Blake
J. W. Jones
C. M. Keeling
B. C. Freeland
George Pendergast
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Identity of Two Joneses in High Point Baffles City
The Greensboro Daily News reports a William Jones arrest in High Point and a companion found dead drunk in a Pontiac at 11 am. The High Point William Jones is not William C. Jones of the Redding-Jones Furniture Co on South Wrenn Street, who has been confused with the other.
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John Joneses
William Joneses
High Point
Greensboro
William Jones
William C. Jones
Redding- Jones Furniture Company
South Wrenn Street
Merchants Association Plans Drive For New Members
The High Point Merchants Association held its monthly meeting at the Commercial club. A committee was appointed to canvass all city merchants to enroll them, and a vital meeting for all retail merchants will be called within ten days with the date to be announced later.
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High Point Merchants Association
Reitzel
Beloved Woman Fannie Smith Dies in Greensboro Home
Mrs. Fannie A. Smith aged 76 widow of Owen Smith died at her Greensboro Arcade apartment last night from a heart stroke. A Charleston native, she lived in Greensboro about ten years and was mother to Dr. Owen Smith of High Point and G Francis Smith of this city. Funeral services set for 11 this morning at Hanes parlors with final rites in Asheville.
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Fannie A. Smith
Greensboro
Owen-Smith
Hanes Funeral
Asheville
R. F. Campbell
Oil Jobbers to Convene State Meeting at Sheraton
About 50 to 75 independent oil jobbers from across North Carolina will attend the June quarterly meeting at the Sheraton hotel. R. L. Brinson of Southern Oil Co. announces the session will cover sales and distribution issues with speakers from various regions. A 12 15 luncheon is planned between sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Sheraton
R. L. Brinson
Southern Oil Company
High Point
Pilgrims Flock to Carfingotto Shrine in Scotland
Visitors throng the Carfingotto shrine near Motherswell known as the Scottish Lourdes amid reports of miraculous cures. Local clergy and organizers welcome the pilgrimage surge as devout crowds seek spiritual healing and solace.
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Carfingotto
Motherswell
Scotland
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