Campaign clashes and a road tragedy in Guilford county
Political friction surrounds J Keith Harrison and L J Fisher over polling place parity while McDonald and Hoey claim Graham support. A fatal Friday night crash on Thomasville road highlights dangers of prank ambulance calls and urging prosecutions. Democrats plan a large lake rally with a 1.5 dollar admission to bolster turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keith Harrison
McDonald
L. J. Fisher, Jr
Guilford County
FHA Loan Campaign Aims to Spur 30 New Homes In High Point
A nonprofit style effort by Memphis roofing firm representatives led a local FHA loan drive to build 30 new homes and repair 41 in High Point at an estimated 101000. Local FHA rep H B Pollock reported three new home applications and one for repairs. Home costs range 3000 to 5000 with 20 percent equity and five percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Clifford Smith
Memphis
H. B. Pollock
FHA
Chamber of Commerce
America
Real Estate Board Prepares Petition to Cut City Taxes
The High Point Real Estate Board drafts a petition to Mayor C Grayson and City Council urging a reduction in the city tax rate. Property owners sign at board offices this week noting High Point’s tax burden as a deterrent to growth, new industry, and home ownership. The group offers to survey values for possible revaluations and urges elimination of unnecessary expenses to revive business and finance needed improvements. The current rate is 1.60 per hundred with possible school tax adds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Grayson
High Point Real Board
Real Board
High Point
Real Estate Board
Bettr Bnes
Clutch Chatter Often Tied to Greasy Disc Handling
Frequent clutch chatter arises from touching the driven disc facing with greasy hands during removal or installation. Proper cleanliness and handling of the disc are essential to avoid surface contamination that leads to chatter and poor engagement.
Legion to Name 1936 37 Officers Tuesday Night
Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 of the American Legion will elect all post officers for the new year at headquarters on East Commerce Street Tuesday night. Commander J E Lyon announced. Delegates to the state convention in Asheville July 26 27 and 28 will be decided, with the number determined by the current year’s membership roll.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
East Commerce Street
J. E. Lyon
Asheville
Woman Injured In Alleged Attack By Husband
Willett Brown, identified as Negress of 905 Hover Street, suffered a painful cut on her left face yesterday afternoon. She was taken by Sechrest’s ambulance from East Washington Street to Burrus Memorial Hospital. Police seek James Brown in connection with the incident.
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Willett Brown
Hover Street
James Brown
Sechrest
East Washington Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
New Departure From Ordinary at High Point Friday
An all new Professional Hour concert at High Point High School Auditorium next Friday at 8 o clock features familiar melodies and varied numbers. The program includes vocal and instrumental pieces with costumes and spotlight effects, performed by a cast including Miss Dorothy Hoskins Miss Evelyn Sharpe and Mrs R T Amos among others. Tickets are available from Wesley Memorial church Beeson Hardware Bland Music King s Drug Hart Eckerd s and Ingram Furniture.
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High Point
Briggs
Dorothy Hoskins
Evelyn Sharpe
Vera Smith
Picardy
Norman Fidler
Zephyr
R. T. Amos
Rachmaninoff
Alma Andrews
Wilton Barnes
Sylvia
A. Sherrod
Alice Rlue
Cornelia Ann Hodgin
Little Bateese
Dan Smith
Ernestine Voncannon Strickland
Narcissus
William Lindsay
Liebstraum
Burford
William Penn High School
Wesley Memorial Church
Beeson Hardware Company
Bland Music Company
King's Drug Store
Hart Drug Store
Eckerd's Drug Store
Ingram Furniture Company
Andrews to Attend National Education Meeting in Portland
Dr. T. Wingate Andrews superintendent of schools will depart Monday for Portland Oregon to attend the annual meeting of the National Education Association. The gathering opens Sunday June 28 and runs through Thursday July 2 with a return home about July 8.
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T. Wingate Andrews
Portland
Oregon
National Education Association
Andrews
Conservation Forces Will Continue Work Five Years
Washington announces Guilford county farmers will receive five years of government erosion control aid under a 60 month plan. High Point CCC camp will extend operations across Guilford county and into four adjacent counties, feeding and sowing turf, and building terraces and outlets while moving 120000 cubic feet of soil from new channels.
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High Point CCC
Washington
Guilford County
CCC
High Point
Department of Agriculture Branch
Stanton Grayson Building to Receive Modern Front
Tyson T. Ferree announced that renovations to the Stanton Grayson building at 108 North Main will begin soon. A new cast stone front with modernistic design and plate glass will replace the existing facade. J O Connor and Son won the contract for about 82000, with owners Dr C S Grayson and D A Stanton.
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Stanton-Grayson
North Main Street
Tyson T. Ferree
Terry
J. O. Connor and Son
Drs
Ambulance Following Costs Young Lives
Chief W G Friddle blamed a false ambulance call for the deaths of two youths who followed the ambulance. He warned motorists against tailing emergency vehicles and noted such acts are illegal and dangerous. The chief pledged stricter enforcement and education to prevent further loss of life.
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Thomasville Road
W. G.friddle
Lambeth Drives Junaluska Debt Lift in Miami Rally
Dr. W. A. Lambeth, head of the Junaluska debt campaign, returns from Miami with strong church support. He spoke at Bishop Hay's conference and will address Edenton Street Methodist in Raleigh, as a $5,000 gift backs an $105,000 goal by August 15. In Lukewarm politics, Hoey and McDonald vie for governor with last days of campaigning and absentee-vote plans.
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W. A. Lambeth
Lake Junaluska
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Miami
Fla
Lambeth
Junaluska
North Carolina
Sam Hay
Houston
Tex
Alabama
Florida
Raleigh
Edenton Street Methodist
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Ralph W. McDonald
Winston-Salem
D. C. MacRae
Hoey
Graham
J. Keith Harrison
Dr. McDonald
McDonald
Fathers Day Observed in High Point and Nation
The piece notes Fathers Day arriving with little fanfare while Mothers Day gets wide attention. It contrasts public recognition, sermon topics, and consumer focus, suggesting fathers may be overlooked and humorous about gifts.
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High Point
Mother
Father
Trade Commissioner for India Based in Calcutta
A United States trade commissioner operates in Calcutta, serving India with duties related to commerce. The office represents U S interests and facilitates bilateral trade discussions.
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United States
India
Calcutta
Building Permits Issued by Fire Chief Ingram
Fire Chief BE Ingram yesterday issued building permits for several projects. J W Clinard Jr will build a residence on South Main between Blair Park and city limits at 2500 dollars. J O Connor and Son contractors. R C Boyce to build a residence and garage on Forrest Avenue between Richardson and Hawthorne streets at 3500 dollars. A B Parks Jr to build two new residences on Hoover Street between Coolidge and Hay streets totaling 1000 dollars. Kearns Furniture Co reroof non residence on South Hamilton Street at 75 dollars. Adolphus Evans remodel and add one room at 1215 Pearson Street for 100 dollars. J M Johnson at 1208 Adams Street to reroof residence for 125 dollars.
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BE. K. Ingram
J. W. Clinard, Jr
South Main Street
Blair Park
J. O. Connor and Son
R. C. Boyce
Forrest Avenue
Richardson
Hawthorne Streets
Parks, Jr
Hoover Street
Coolidge
Hay Streets
Kearns Furniture Company
Hamilton Street
Adolphus Evans
Pearson Street
J. M. Johnson
Adams Street
September 7 Tentative Opening Date For High Point School
Superintendent T Wingate Andrews reports the High Point school year may begin September 7, about two weeks earlier than last year. Teachers likely report September 4 or 5 with dismissal planned for late May or early June. The district expects fewest vacancies at this date, most already filled.
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High Point
T. Wingate Andrews
Andrews
Schoor
Attend Gatherin Rev H L Fesperman and M F Crooks
Rev H L Fesperman tor and Elder M F Crooks will represent the Evangelically Reformed church at the annual synod meeting in Frederick Maryland from June 29 to July 1. Fesperman chairs the Classis Christ Education committee and serves on the synod committee. The Synod spans several states from southern Pennsylvania to North Carolina. Classes include Zions Maryland Meersburg Virginia North Carolina Juanita and Baltimore-Washington.
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Hoy L. Fesperman
Tor
M. F. Crooks Wi
Frerick
Fesperman
Classis
Evangelical and Reformed Ciy
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Zions
Maryland
Meersburg
Virginia
North Lina
Juanita
Baltimore-Wington
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Sal
High Point City Lake
City Lake
Expence Funeral Home, Inc
South Main ST
Legion
National
Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
New Stanton - Grayson Building
JRL
Stanton
Friddle
DR. W. A. Lambeth
Junaluska Drive
Conference of
M. E. Church
H. L. Fesperm
M. F. Crooks
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