Ministers Protest Orpheum Show Prompt Police Action
A High Point Ministerial Association delegation urged the city council to act against the Orpheum theater show last Friday. The council referred the matter to police and the prosecuting attorney for possible indictment of the manager and troupe, with the possibility of bringing troupe members back to face charges locally.
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High Point Ministerial Association
Orpheum Theater
North Carolina
McGhee
J. W. Moore
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
M. Jones
H. T. Stevens
Moore
H. C. Byrum
Clarence Smith
G. W. Denny
Jones
York
Theater manager regrets vulgar midnight show in High Point
J R Wagner manager of Publix Saenger theatres including the Orpheum issued a statement apologizing for a vulgar midnight show last Friday. He said no more midnight shows and warned vaudeville troupes in advance. the offending troupe will not be invited again. Company officials share the regret.
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J. R. Wagner
Publix-Saenger Theatres
Orpheum
High Point
Fossil Invertebrates Donated to Field Museum
Four hundred fossils of prehistoric invertebrates were added to the Field Museum in Chicago as a gift from Henry Gobauer. The donation expands the museum’s paleontological holdings and provides researchers with a broader collection for study.
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Field Museum
Chicago
Henry Gobauer
City Library to Loan Books to Camp Uwharrie Scouts
The High Point Public Library will loan five books for two week periods to Camp Uwharrie this summer, enabling about 100 books in total for scouts. An excellent nature book collection will support bird study and insect life merit badges as part of the reading program.
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Camp Uwharrie
Miss Pickens
Public Library
High Point
The Lovette to Open Soon
Announcement indicates The Lovette will open soon with details to follow. Readers are advised to watch for an official opening date and event information from the proprietors.
Death of Dr. T. H. Lewis Stirs Local Methodist Protestant Community
Local Methodists mourn the death of Dr. T. H. Lewis former president of the General Conference editor of the Methodist Protestant newspaper and longtime educator. He led Westminster Theological Seminary and Western Maryland College for decades and advocated uniting Methodist branches. He spoke widely including at Greensboro College and High Point College.
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T. H. Lewis
General Conference
M. P. Church In America
Lewis
Methodist Protestant
United States
Westminster Theological Seminary
Western Maryland College
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. C
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Union of All Methodism
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Greensboro College
High Point College
Work Of Oiling New Route 51 Begun From Archdale To Thomasville
Work on oiling the new state highway Route 51 from Archdale through Trinity to Thomasville began this morning. George B. Craven praised State Highway Commissioner J Elwood Cox and pledged support for him if he runs for president. Dust along the route has been a problem and the project will close the road to through traffic with a detour to High Point while work proceeds toward the Thomasville junction with Route 109.
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Archdale
Trinity
Thomasville
George B. Craven
J. Elwood Cox
Enterprise
Cox
Mr. Craven
White House
Craven
High Point
Slim Dallas to Attend Sigma Chi Convention in Portland
Sanders Slim Dallas leaves Friday to represent Beta Lambda Sigma Chi at the 39th grand chapter meeting at Duke University from June 26 to 29. A special Sigma Chi train will stop at key points en route to Portland where alumni will entertain the party before its return via the southern route to Mexico. Dallas plans to depart the group in Portland and resume travel through San Francisco Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon, aiming to return around July 15.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Mexico
New Orleans
Atlanta
Canary import boom coats U S bird trade
More than half a million birds were brought into the United States last year with canaries making up the majority. The intake exceeded 1,000 birds daily on average, indicating a strong and steady market for pet birds across the nation.
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America
Canaries
Oklahoma Leaders Visit High Point on International Tour
More than 140 Oklahoma businessmen and families visited High Point for a joint Tulsa chamber event with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Board. The breakfast at the Sheraton drew 200 attendees as Mayors and chamber leaders from Tulsa and Seminole extolled state resources while tours showcased local industry.
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State of Oklahoma
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce and Real Estate Board
Greenville
S. C
Winston-Salem
Sheraton Hotel
W. B. McEwen
High Point Chamber of Commerce
C. A. York
Fred N. Tate
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
E. Fred Johnson
Exchange Trust Company
Tulsa
Oklahoma Party
Johnson
Dan Patton
Lloyd Stone
J. D. Dennis
Seminole
Mr. Holloman
Sand Springs
Harber
High Point
South
Northwest
Holloman
Paul Hartman
al Williams
K. A. Mee
Insurance Policies Mislaid Notice from East and West
The East and West Insurance Company of New Haven Connecticut reports Tornado Policies 4501 through 4525 lost or stolen and not liable for claims. Policies were sent to Claude E. and G. B. Miller as agents for High Point North Carolina. Report any information to 178 Whitney Ave New Haven or Fred H. Gantt 807 Falmetto Building Columbia SC.
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East and West Insurance Company
New Haven
Connecticut
Claude E
G. B. Miller
High Point
North Carolina
The
Whitney Ave
Fred H. Gantt
Falmetto Building
Columbia
South Carolina
Boy Scout Troop 25 Sails for the Orient
Boy Scout troop 25 of Sacramento California sailed on June 19 heading for the Orient.
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Boy Scout
Sacramento
Cal
Orient
Madam Palmist Reads Fortunes for All Now
Madam Clara Palmist offers palm reading for white and colored patrons. She predicts past present and future, love and business prospects, marriage timing, and obstacles. Visit at 43 South Wrenn Street today from 1 AM to 9 PM for perfect satisfaction.
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Seoo
I Like Me Being a Number of One Minute Interviews
A Tulsa delegation special aboard the Tulsa International gathers brief chats with prominent members. The project aims to showcase voices from the delegation in quick, candid moments aboard the journey.
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Tulsa
Mayor Patton lauds Tulsa as progressive amid praise
Mayor Dan B Patton compliments Tulsa as one of the nation s most progressive industrial cities saying it trails only High Point. He cites a population of 199900 and a 106000000 municipal water system along with extensive paved streets.
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Dan B. Patton
High Point
Tulsa
Oklahoma figures show billions in minerals farming and industry
N. R. Graham of Exchange National Bank and Oklahoma chamber of commerce states Oklahoma ranks among the few billion dollar states. He notes half a billion dollars in minerals mainly petroleum, half a billion in farm products, and half a billion in manufactured goods.
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N. R. Graham
Exchange National Bank
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Union
Tulsa Chamber Exec Cites Tulsa Population Boom
William Holden of the Tulsa chamber of commerce cites historic growth figures from 1910 to present. He notes 18,182 in 1910, 72,075 in 1920, about 170,000 by the federal census last year, 188,000 by today’s estimates, and an approximate growth of 20,000 annually.
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William Holden
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
Federal
Tulsa School System Valuation Highlights 10 Million
George Watkins, public relations director for the board of education, describes Tulsa's school system with a valuation over 10 million dollars. The district includes two senior high schools eight junior high schools twenty two ward schools and an enrollment of about 39 000 pupils. He notes the University of Tulsa and its colleges such as petroleum engineering and fine arts.
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George Watkins
The
Board of Education
Tulsa
University of Tulsa
Fine Arts
Tulsa banks handle more oil business than any city
Dudley G. Monk, trust officer of the First National Bank and Trust Company, states that Tulsa banks dominate oil business globally. He notes five national banks and one state bank with deposits over 115.9 million dollars and debits surpassing 1.655 billion.
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Dudley G. Monk
First National Bank and Trust Company
Tulsa
Tulsa Retail Trade Totals 1907 Million and 1,700 Stores
Charles Vandever of Vandever Dry Goods Company states Tulsa retail sales reached 1,907,000,090 dollars last year with 1,700 retail establishments in the city. He notes 250 wholesale houses generating 315,751,000 dollars annually.
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Charles Vandever
Vandever Dry Goods Company
Tulsa
Tulsa real estate boom reaches record building permits
Arthur Newis, president of the Tulsa Real Estate Board, says the Tulsa market is at a peak with an average of one million dollars per month in building permits for three years. He notes over 24 million dollars of building either under construction or planned at present.
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Arthur Newis
Tulsa Real Estate Board
Tulsa
Tulsa Chamber Bragging Rights Highlight Local Achievements
Lloyd Stone of the Tulsa chamber hints at upcoming projects for the year while noting the Tulsa Junior Chamber claims 1,199 members as the largest in the United States. He mentions the Tulsa Oilers as Western League champions and the Ice Oilers as pennant winners, then downplays further boasting.
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Lloyd Stone
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
United States
Tulsa ‘Oilers
Ice Oilers
Beating Plowshares Into Clocks In Bronte Texas
A Bronte merchant uses a struck plowshare each day at 5 45 PM to signal quitting time. At 6 00 PM he strikes again and all businesses close for the evening.
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Bronte
Tex
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Southern Bond & Mtg. CO
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Wellliver
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Slim
Dallas
Sigma Chi
East Green Street Mattress Company
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Wachovia Bank
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Arthur Newlin
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J. Jd. Franks
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Oklahoma City
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Herman Smith
Pauline Simmons
Ruth Bowne
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Tion
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Grove
Teo
Idaho
Fisk’s
Auto Tire Accessory Co
East
Washington Street
Alta
Ring Drug CO
Daedalus
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V.A. J. Idol V. Presa
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Southern Mortgage Loan
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O. E. Mendenhall
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Roy C. Welborn, V.pres
H. E. Johnson
Secy
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Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
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