So Dion by John Mebane and the Spade's near burial
A fragmented column covers varied topics from a New York transport trip to a bout of ptomaine poisoning, a puppy bite incident on Montheu Avenue, and Legion meetings. The author recounts an aimless road trip night journey ending in Elizabethtown and Lumberton, plus reflections on taking it easy and strange observations about children and glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pupi
Montheu Avenue
Randolph
Wilton
Sanford
Lillington
Ford
Gton
Fayetteville
Ington
Tel
Piedmont Baptist Youth Meeting Set At Hilliard Memorial
About 100 to 200 young people from the Piedmont Association of Baptist Young People will gather at Hilliard Memorial Church Thursday June 27 for an all day meeting led by Miss Ruth Scott. Rev H O Miller Dr Ralph Herring Miss Mary Curran and Miss Ellen Daniels will speak and the Girls Auxiliary will stage a playset in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Association of Baptist
Hilliard Memorial Church
Ruth Scott
Greensboro
H. O. Miller
Ralph Herring
Winston-Salem
Mary Curran
Raleigh
Ellen Daniels
Young People’s Societies
Young Woman's Auxiliary
Girls’ Auxiliary
Royal Ambassadors
Sunbeams
Christ
Greensboro Men Help Elect National Directors at Baltimore
F. Tomlinson former national president and A. Wishart president of the North line division of Travelers Protective Association, both of Greensboro, returned from Baltimore where they aided in electing O. W. Patterson of Greensboro as a national director. The convention opened in Baltimore with about 800 attendees including a North Carolina delegation. High Point delegates Tomlin and Wishart supported the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Tomlinson
Travelers Protive Association
A. T.ishart
North Line
National Contron
Baltimore
O. W.tterson
Greensboro
Baltifast
North Caro
Mr. Tomlin
Mr. Wishart
High Point
Mrs. Marinda Davis Dies at 69 in High Point
Mrs. Marinda Davis 69 widow of Bennett J. Davis died at her home 1213 Park Street at 6 30 pm Saturday after four years of declining health She was born August 6 1870 in High Point daughter of David and Marthia Wright and lived all her life in the city She was a Wesley Memorial Methodist Church member Surviving are daughter Grace Hedgecock step daughter Roland Gray sister Mary Peace six grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services will be Monday at 2 30 pm from Mechanicaville Primitive Baptist Church with Rev James E Rink Rev George Liner and Rev C K Gentry in charge Interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinda Davis
Bennett J. Davis
Park Street
Davis
High Point
David and
Marthia Kennedy Wright
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Grace Hedgecock
This City
Roland Gray
Archdale
Mary Peace
Mechanicaville Primitive Baptist Church
James E. Rink
Wesley Memorial Church
George Liner
South Side Baptist Church
C. K. Gentry
Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church
Musical Concert at Floral Garden Cemetery
A Sunday afternoon concert from 3 to 4 at Floral Garden Cemetery English Street features Army Legion delegates and the public. The program includes martial marches sacred and classical pieces voice chimes and Joyce Kilmer Trees sung by Nelson Eddy with other selections like La Marseillaise Lost Chord La Braba conne Pomp and Circumstance Anchors Aweigh and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Floral Garden
English Street
Joyce Kilmer
Nelson Eddy
Tennessee Candidate Roane Waring Heads National Legion Bid
Pat Roane Waring of Tennessee visits North Carolina for the 22nd state convention as the South’s sole candidate for national commander. He is a veteran officer, former Memphis post leader, and senior national executive committee member, with a background in law and street railway leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roane Waring
Tennessee
American Legion
Department of North Carolina
Waring
Deep South
Dave Harsh
Guy May
John E. McCall
J. L. Lumpkin
Legion
South
University of Virginia
Second Tennessee Infantry
St. Mehiel
Meuse Argonne
St. Louis
Congress
Department of Tennessee
Memphis
Memphis Street Railway Company
Philadelphia
Tomato surprise on a potato plant at local office
A High Pointer delivered a potato plant to The Enterprise office revealing two tomatoes growing from it. Another reader reported potato bugs infesting tomato plants nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Wildcat Veterans to Convene for Meetings at Sheraton
Wildcat Veterans Association to hold Sunday and Monday meetings at the Sheraton Hotel with State Commander A. H. Sandy Graham as principal speaker. National Adjutant James E. Cahall announced the events. The List division in France included 7,200 North Carolina men. the unit’s nickname arose at Camp Jackson and it was designated by General Pershing after Verdun. The List returned to the U.S. in July 1919, and the state convention in Burlington is set for July 20–21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat Veterans Association
Sheraton Hotel
A. H. (Sandy) Graham
Hillsboro
James E. Cahall
Washington, D. C
Sheraton
France
North Carolina
Camp Jackson
D. C
John J. Pershing
Verdun
United States
Wildcat Organization
Burlington
Expect Quarter Million Dollar Job This Week
City building records point to over one million dollars in construction in High Point for the year ending June 30. Building inspector E K Ingram said a four story addition to the Furniture Exposition Building, begun last week, may secure a permit this week for about 250000 dollars. Contractor George W Kane of Greensboro reportedly plans the permit, potentially pushing total annual construction values beyond a million. May permits totaled 719000 with June expected around 60000, excluding the Exposition project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
K. Ingram
Ingram
George W. Kane
Grensboro
Boys Club Hosts Parade Groups For Legion Event
The Boys Club of the Salvation Army hosts 500 school band musicians for the Legion parade. Bands arrive at noon, lunch at the club, then assemble at 2 45 for a concert at Elm Street School at 3 15. Cash prize and medals will be awarded. Boy Scouts assist visitors at the club and during patrols.
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The
Salvation Army
High Point Boys Club
Elm Street
American Legion
Legion
Bay Street
Food Stamp Office Sets Extended Hours This Month
The newly established food stamp office will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays through August. Richard Short, cashier and head, announced low activity last week but expected improvement with routines in place. The office distributes stamps under the relief plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Short
Congressmen Barden and Durham to Attend Legion Meeting
Congressman Graham Barden of New Bern wired that he would arrive to participate in the Department American Legion convention, which runs through Tuesday. A special invitation is extended to Congressman C T Durham of this district, and he is expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Barden
New Bern
Department American Legion
Department
Car T. Durham
Building Permits Totals Two Homes Service Station
The High Point building inspector issued permits for two new homes a service station and several remodeling projects totaling an estimated 20334 dollars. Notable permits include a Standard Oil station on English Street a six room house on Edgedale Drive and a 4000 dollar home addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Board of Adjustment
J. H. McCall
Standard Oil Company
English Stret
English Street
E. A. Kine
Edgedale Drive
Palatka
Edgedale
Grover H. Jones
Lexington Avenue
O. R. Frazier
Traveler's Aid Service Supported by Community Chest
Traveler's Aid of High Point reports aiding Carl Brown a 9 white boy on a June day. The service arranges supervision from departure to destination, meeting youths at cities and coordinating with the YWCA for schedules and guardianship. The article notes two main functions: appointment coordination and residence investigations to verify claims and reunite youths with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Asheboro
High Point
Charlotte
Mrs. W. B. Moose Dies in Badin at 66
Mrs. W. B. Moose, 66, of Badin, died suddenly at home after a yearlong illness. Native of Cabarrus County, she lived in Badin four years and is survived by husband C. E. Moose and several children including C. E. Moose, B. M. Moose, C. H. Moose, W. B. Moose Jr., and daughters Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Fesperman, Miss Grace Moose, and others. Funeral arrangements likely in Badin with Albemarle burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Moose
W. B. Moose
Badin
Sikestown
W. B. Moose, Jr
Concord
Grace Moose
Charles Glover
J. T. Fesperman
Kannapolis
Peeler
Granite Quarry
Albemarle
Traveler's Aid Services Support Family Life in High Point
The program offers aid for those returning home to a stable life with access to free investigation and welfare services. If cases are public welfare, they go to the County Welfare Department. The expenses are covered by the Community Chest for the YWCA. Leslie Johnson, general secretary of the YWCA, is authorized to represent the National Traveler's Aid Society in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Welfare Department
Community Chest
Leslie Johnson
The
National Traveler's Aid Society
High Point
Celebration marks opening of improved highway between High Point and Winston-Salem
A Thursday ceremony at Union Cross School will celebrate the new highway linking High Point and Winston-Salem. Officials from the State Highway and Public Works Commission will speak along with the two city mayors as civic groups attend. The event recalls historic commercial ties dating to 1854 and aims to deepen cross city cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cross School
High Point
Winston-Salem
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Francis Fries
Salem
Old North Carolina Railroad
Fries
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Three Hundred Leaders Selected for Fort McPherson Course
Atlanta June 22 Three hundred business and professional leaders in the Fourth Corps area will take a 30 day Citizens Military Training Camps course at Fort McPherson starting July 8. Open to men 25 to 50 the program requires transport and meals at their own cost. Regular army uniforms and staff run training with no military obligation or commissions. Sponsored by the Military Training Camps Association with John M Slaton as civilian aide and state aides J W Harrelson Raleigh N C and McDavid Horton Columbia S C assisting the Fourth Corps area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Corps
Corps Area Headquarters
The
Military Training Camps Association
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Fourth Corps
J. W. Harrelson
Raleigh
N. C
McDavid Horton
Columbia
8. C
Public education topics on agenda for August meeting
Raleigh reports the fourth annual superintendent conference will run August 1-3 at Western Carolina Teachers College Cullowhee. Speakers include Dr Clyde A Erwin R G Deyton Jule B Warren Baxter Durham Lloyd Griffin J Harry Sample and Dr Ralph W McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Western Carolina Teachers College
Cullowhee
Clyde A. Erwin
R. G. Deyton
Jule B. Warren
State Education Association
Baxter Durham
Lloyd Griffin
J. Harry Sample
Probation Commission
Ralph W. McDonald
The
University of North Carolina
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Dion
John Mebane
Ican Legion
Lake Tot
Piedmont Baptist
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
Eensboro Man En Nationalirector
T.P.A
Head of Legion
Pat
Freak Tomatoes
Wildcat Veterans
Salvation Army Club Band
Barden
Durham
Legion Meeting
Jif Gonnaires
Dc. A. Lewis
Taylor Street
Cc. F. Williams, Jr
East Lexington Avenue
Otis Moser
Charlie Rountree
Leonard Street
East Commerce Street
L. B. Jarvis
Kearns Alley
C. E. Alverson
Johnson Street
A. Coke Cecil
Moffitt Street
Triangle Hosiery Mills
Grimes Street
Malinda Anderson
Underhill Street
J. M. Lancaster
Louise Avenue
R. K. Stewart
South Main Street
Will Dunlap
Emma Brower
North Main Street
Mr. Moose
Red Cross
Europe
Young Men's Bible Class
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
J. C. Malpass
Burbank
Ossie BE. Davis
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
J. H. Adams
Ella Page Harrison
D. V. Howell
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