Hosiery Firms Win Victory Over Higher Freight Rates
Local hosiery manufacturers secured a setback to proposed tariff hikes on High Point shipments to northern and western markets. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered no new schedule and instructed railroads to publish a more equitable plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Washington
J. T. Ryan
Bear Brand Nosiery Company
Kankakee
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Winston-Salem
Thomasville
Asheboro
Burlington
J. Ed Millis
B. V. May
James G. Hanes
H. E. Montsinger
Durham
C. C. Crawford
A. H. Ragan
J. H. Millis
Charlotte
Textile Manufacturers Association
Atlanta
South
Coltrane Child Dies at Liberty
Four year old Marvin Coltrane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Coltrane, died Friday night at his parents home near Liberty after illness and hospitalization for eye problems. He had brain disease and was treated at High Point hospital and by a Philadelphia surgeon. Local residents had shown support through the Junior Service League and other aid networks.
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Marvin Coltrane
Liberty
Nathan Coltrane
Philadelphia
Junior Service League
High Point Hospital
Death of William Fellows prominent Salem citizen
News from Salem Virginia reports the death of William Fellow a noted local figure. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Mable Freeman of Archdale sister of Mrs Horace Ragan and Mrs Herbert Tomlinson. Body to be brought here for burial with interment at Springfield Cemetery and a short service at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fellow
Salem
Fellow
Mable Freeman
Archdale
Horace Ragan
Herbert Tomlinson
Springfield Cemetery
Play Depicting Early Quakers to Be Presented
A play about George Fox founder of the Friends church and his meeting with William Edmundson in North Carolina will be staged at the Allen Jay School next Tuesday night. Local actors from High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem and Guilford College join a large regional cast detailing Fox’s life as an itinerant preacher his arrest before Oliver Cromwell and his travels at Albemarle Sound Governor and Indian interactions. Expensive colonial costumes from Philadelphia accompany special music by Mr. and Mrs. J Gurney Briggs.
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George Fox
The
Friends Church
William Edmundson
North Carolina
Allen Jay School
High Point
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Guilford College
Oliver Cromwell
Albemarle Sound
Henry Phillip
Albemarle
Carolina
Tom Sykes
Laura D. Worth
Josephine Davis
Reuben J. Payne
Archdale
Captain Drury
Calvin Gregory
Asheboro
Clifton Pearson
Deep River
Henry Phillips
Herbert Nicholson
Milo Minckle
Milo S. Hinckle
Francis Toms
Edgar Farlow
Henry A. White
Alice Paige White
iKhoconen
Francis Anscome
Winston Salem
J. Waldo Woody
Philadelphia
J.gurney Briggs
Young Boys May Visit Scout Camp This Summer
Uwharrie council camping committee opens August 9 to 16 week for boys aged 19 to 12 not currently scouts who express desire to attend. Registration by July 5. limited places about 29. Costs include 1.90 admission and 6.00 board payable at camp. no refunds if camp ends early. Camps will be supervised by Dr. Heaffer with medical exams by Drs Hiatt and Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council
Scout Executive
West Washington Street
H. B. Hiatt
Coe
R. R. Heaffer
Stunt Flight Show At Arnold Field Near Trinity
Stunt flying wing walking and other airplane tricks will be demonstrated this afternoon at Arnold Field near Trinity by Ralph Highfill and Charles M. Lohn. Highfill will walk on the wings while the plane soars and Lohr will attempt a mile high stick landing with the engine off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Highfill
Charles M. Lohn
Arnold Field
Trinity
Highfill
Lohr
Vacation Bible Schools Held by Four Churches Prove Delightful
Four local churches hosted vacation bible schools with bible study and play sections. The programs drew many children from the church and community to enjoy lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities during the week.
Vacation Bible Schools Sweep Four Local Churches
Four local churches run daily vacation Bible schools this week. Central Friends church continues at 8:45 to 11:45 with 157 enrolled last week and playground recreation on Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons. First Methodist Protestant and First Reformed churches also hold programs with notable attendance and ongoing activities. Wesley Memorial hosts a similar session for younger children this week.
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Wesley Memorial Church
The
Reformed Church
First Methodist Protestant Church
Central Friends Church
First Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
Grady Beck
Elmer Hedrick
Revival Services At Hickory Chapel In Progress
Revival services are in progress at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church led by Rev. T L Hill of Colfax North Carolina. Evening services run at 745 with three Sunday services at 11160 p m 320 p m and 745 p m A picnic lunch will be provided and the public is invited today Rev E W Jones is pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church
T. L. Hill
Colfax
N. C
E. W. Jones
Plans Completed for New College Buildings at Atlantic Christian
Local architect Herbert Hunter finished plans for two new buildings at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson. Dr. Howard Hilley, the college president, was in town Tuesday. The project is estimated to cost about $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hunter
Atlantic Christian College
Wilson
Howard Hilley
Wood Family Reunion at Sandy Ridge Church Today
A reunion of the O. A. G. Wood family will be held at Sandy Ridge church today. A special quartet will sing and several short talks will be delivered. Lunch will be served on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOOD
O. A. G. Wood
Sandy Ridge
Crowell to Preach at Randleman Today
George H. Crowell of this city will preach at Randleman today in place of Rev. J. H. Brendel. Crowell is a well known figure in the area and will also preach in Naomi tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Randleman
George H. Crowell
Naomi
J. H. Brendel
Popcorn Stand Youth Jake Vanderburg Faces New Life
Jake Vanderburg, acquitted by Gaston County Superior Court in a family murder case, resides with relatives in town and works at the Baby Rice popcorn stand on West Broad and Main. The 17 year old, 6 ft 4 in and 287 pounds, plans to enter high school and hopes to join the football team. He recently spent weeks under medical care in Richmond, stating he did not fear conviction and intends to pursue medicine after college. He attends church, writes poetry, and says he misses his deceased family while facing public curiosity about the tragedy.
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Jake Vanderburg
Gaston County
Hall
Richmond
Jake
Carpenter
Gaston
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Two year sentence for Brown in simple assault case
Joe Brown a white man was convicted in Greensboro Superior Court yesterday of simple assault on a female Dora Blair and sentenced to two years in jail judge John H. Clement said he wished he could give more. the jury had found simple assault after Brown allegedly entered an apartment on May 1 and tried to get a drink for himself while Brown faced a separate murder case associated with Alvin Cagle who was acquitted in a shooting deemed accidental.
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Joe Brown
Greensboro
John H. Clement
Brown
High Point
Alvin Cagle
Lewis Horne
Cagle
T. J. Gold
Belgium to launch vast expo linked projects next year
Belgium outlines an extensive construction program tied to the world expo planned for next year. A London woman with fourteen children has been granted separation from her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
London
Health Station 10 SE Operated by Service League
The Junior Service League of High Point starts a health station for pre school children from June 1 to September at Emerywood kindergarten. About thirty malnourished five and six year olds will receive health lessons sun baths and milk. Each child will be weighed daily and a health chart kept to monitor progress.
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Junior Service League of
High Point
Emerywood
Junior Service League
T. Wingate Andrews
S. C. Clark
Blair dies at son's home in High Point area
Sidney J. Blair 79 died at his son R E Blair's 308 South Main Street home at 7 yesterday afternoon after three weeks illness and long prior poor health. A Randolph County farmer, he lived in High Point since his wife's death a year ago and was a longtime Friends church member. Survived by two sons and two daughters, funeral Monday at Friendship church with cremation at the same cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. Blair
R. E. Blair
South Main Street
Mr. Blair
High Point
Trinity
Randolph County
Friends Church
Springfield Friends Church
Allen J. Blair
C. R. Lee
M. A. English
Archdale
B. J. B. Blair
Friendship
Friendship Church
Clara I. Cox
Reuben Payne
Archdale Friends Church
Dougan Cox
Thomasville
High Point College Hopes for Record Enrollment Next Session
City plans for four parks and playgrounds as High Point college announces its sixth year reopening in September. Officials say two men are canvassing for students and applications already arrive. Last year surpassed 300 students and enrollment is expected to rise. The college seeks Southern Association of Schools and Colleges membership this fall to ensure financial stability. Local attendance remains strong as most previous students plan to return and many graduates stay for college work.
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High Point College
Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
City churches publish service schedule and park plans
The article lists today’s church services led by Dr. Len G. Broughton at First Baptist and Dr. J. B. Craven at Wesley Memorial, plus a Friends church vesper at Archdale playground. It also details city council plans to open four parks including a Deep River park and a Blair property site with a nine hole golf course, and emphasizes playgrounds for mill workers families.
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Len G. Broughton
First Baptist Church
High Point
Wesley Memorial M. E
J. B. Craven
J. W. Moore
Central Friends Church
Archdale Playground
Elm in Chalfont St Giles Safe on High Street
Chalfont St Giles votes to keep a 200 year old elm in the High street near Milton's cottage, allowing the tree to remain despite urban plans. Local officials and residents supported preserving the historic roadside landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalfont St. Giles
England
High Street
Milton
Former Gastonia Mayor R. G. Cherry to Speak at Mass Meeting
Hon. R. G. Cherry former mayor of Gastonia will address a mass meeting at the American theater Tuesday night. All ex service men in the city are urged to attend by Legion officials sponsoring the event. Cherry, current North Carolina American Legion Department Commander, led a machine gun company in World War I and later served Gastonia as mayor for six years. He is a noted lawyer and public speaker.
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R. G. Cherry
Gastonia
American Legion
Legion
North Carolina
Gaston County
City of
Samuel H Miller Dies at 69 in Bound Brook Clubman Banker
Samuel H. Miller a prominent banker and clubman of New York and Bound Brook died suddenly at his home today of heart failure at age 69. He was a longtime figure in local and metropolitan business circles.
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Samuel KR. Miller
Bound Brook
N. J
Samuel H. Miller
New York
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