Rumored Jones Property Development Targets Downtown Clash
Persistent rumors of imminent development of the W. G. Jones property at North Main and English threaten a confrontation with the city council over English Street widening and possibly College Street opening to Boulevard. Administratrix Mrs. Jones declined to discuss specifics but indicated willingness to negotiate right of way if projects move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Jones
Main
English Streets
Main Street
Sheraton Hotel
Post Office
City Council
English Street
College Street
Boulevard
Zoning and Planning Commission
Enterprise
Jones
W. C. Jones
Jones Corner
Fight Over Mill Baseball Game Leaves Man Injured
Ralph Hall, 27, of 608 East Green Street, was hit in the right eye with a baseball bat during a free-for-all on the Stehli Silk mill diamond after a tense game won 5 to 4 by Stehli. Several others suffered black eyes and injuries as fists and bats clashed for about thirty minutes amid long-standing team rivalry between Amos Hosier and Stehli Silk mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hall
East Green Street
Stehli Silk Mill
Amos Hosiergl
Stehli
Silk Mill
Amos
Stehli Boys
Hall
Hobart Rickard
East Russell Street
Friends School Ends With Picnic At Archdale Playground
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Central Friends church wraps up this week with an all day recreation and sports program and a Sunday school picnic at Archdale playground on Saturday July 4. A vesper program Sunday evening will recap devotional and classroom features for attendees connected with the church and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Archdale Playground
Commencement Day Observed at Cherry Street Church
Commencement Day will be observed at the Cherry Street Presbyterian church with a special sermon for the 1931 colored graduates. Rev. C. H. White will preach at the morning service, and an evening program by graduates from local schools and colleges will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street’ Presbyterian Church
C. H. White
Blair Park Golf Course to Open Friday with Ceremony
The new nine hole Blair Park course will open Friday at 2 30 pm with remarks by Capus M Waynick and Judge Lewis E Teague. Mayor C S Grayson to drive the first ball on the 534 yard first fairway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninehole
Blair Park
Guilford
Blair
John C. Abels
Parks and Playground Commission
Andy Merrilees
High Point Country Club
Rugan Aycock
Raymond Atkins
Sedgefield
Adrian McManue
Greensboro
Carolinas
R. D. Tilson
F. H. McCain
Guilford Fourth Of July Excursions And Celebrations
Guilford plans a sesqui centennial tied Fourth through Guilford Battleground with the Southern railroad offering special excursions to Asheville Washington New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Richmond Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and other gulf coast points. Banks post office and a few institutions will close and many locals will attend the battleground events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Guilford
Old Sol
Guilford Battleground
Southern Railroad
Asheville
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Richmond
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
High Point Girls to Camp Latta Outing This Summer
High Point girls over 12 will spend two weeks at Camp Latta near Charlotte from July 17 to 31 under YWCA supervision. Half the quota is filled with registrations continuing this week as Nan Smith directs activities with Charlotte campers. Camp Otakne near High Point opens for weekend groups and picnickers from Miller's Mill Trinity. reservations available at YWCA headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Charlotte Camp
Charlotte Y. W. C. A
Camp Latta
Virginia Carrier
Camp Lattace
Charlotte
Otakne
Miller's Mill
Trinity
Davis Enrolls New Aviation Students
Tom Earl of this city and Raeford Cox of Thomasville joined aviation courses at Charles Kenner airport as Paul Davis and the airport operations manager confirmed. A Flying and stunt program was scheduled for today and more students prepare to earn their wings. Davis plans a special aerial trip for High Pointers to the Guilford Battleground celebration on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Earl
Raeford Cox
Thomasville
Charles Kenner
Paul Davis
Whatta Wad Hit By Foot Injury In Tit-Bits
In a brief cartoon item, Newrich explains a fortnight ago a pocketbook dropped on his foot causing a limp. The exchange plays on humor and everyday mishap as the panel appears in Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend
Newrich
Doctors And Their Wives Will Dine
Guilford County Medical Society announces a July 2 dinner dance and bridge party at Sedgefield Inn for doctors and their wives. Program includes music, a negro quartet, a novelty sketch by John M Brown, and a talk by Dr A B Conrad. Prizes from Winchester Rich and Mann Drug will go to bridge winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Inn
Guilford County Medical Society
Houston B. Hiatt
Hiatt
John M. Brown
Winston-Salem
A. B. Conrad
R. O. Dees
Greensboro
R. R. Lyon
E. T. Harrison
High Point
Winchester Rich
Mann Drug Company
Prisoner Tries Wit in Court as Judge Rules Six Months
The detainee quips about being down and out while the judge corrects him. The court then sentences the defendant to six months, marking a clear boundary between defiance and formal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dgen
Mrs. Sprinkle Resigns State Welfare Post For Red Cross Role
Mary Camp Sprinkle resigns after six years as director of county organization for the State Board of Charities and Public Welfare effective July 1. Lois Dosher to succeed her as director and continue field work for Mother's Aid. Sprinkle to join American Red Cross in Piedmont North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Camp Sprinkle
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Lois Dosher
Mother's Aid
Division of Child Welfare
Miss Dosher
Sprinkle
R. W. Henninger
Governor’s Council
School of Public Welfare
University of North Carolina
New York School of Social Work
Child Welfare Institute
New York
Russell Sage Foundation
Work For Unemployment Relief
Army Officials at Guilford Fete in July Centennial Battle
Major General Frank R. McCoy Brigadier General Manus McCloskey Adjutant General J Van B Metts and Major A C Tipton accept to take part in the Guilford Courthouse centennial celebration at Greensboro on July 4. About 1200 North Carolina National Guard troops will reenact the battle including units from 120th Infantry and 252nd Coast Artillery plus American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. McCoy
4Th Corps
Manus McCloskey
Fort Bragg
J. van B. Metts
A. C. Tipton
Guilford Courthouse
Greensboro
North Carolina National Guard
120Th Infantry
Beideville
Concord
Albemarle
Winston-Salem
105Th Engineers
Salisbury
252Nd Coast Artillery
High Point
Salisbury Legion
American Legion
Ralph Lewis
Court of Honor at Camp Uwharrie in Wartime Camp
The Court of Honor at Camp Uwharrie will convene at 4:00 p m in the council ring to award merit badges and second and first class badges to advancing scouts. Eagle awards for Allen Austin Jr Emmitt Gribbin and Charles Starkey will be presented in their home courts. 73 scouts enrolled with 75 80 merit badges and 20 25 class awards expected. committees from several towns will staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Uwharrie
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Allen Austin, Jr
High Point
Emmitt Gribbin
Winston-Salem
Charles Starkey
Lexington
Cmap
Thomasville
Salisbury
Guilford Leaders Headed to All Eastern Young Friends Conference
Guilford College dean Clyde A. Milner and publicity director Byron A. Haworth depart for Westtown School near Philadelphia to attend the All Eastern Young Friends conference June 29 to July 5. A North Carolina carload joins to reach the gathering Monday morning. delegates include Ruth Horney High Point Alma Hassell Jamestown Evelyn Braxton Snow Camp Isabelle Jinnette Bentonville Mae Holladay Greensboro and Mary Coltrane Salisbury. Milner is named a conference leader and Haworth will supervise a devotional group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford College
Clyde A. Milner
Byron A. Haworth
Westtown School
Philadelphia
Young Friends Conference
North Carolina
Ruth Horney
High Point
Alma Hassell
Jamestown
Evelyn Braxton
Snow Camp
Isabelle Jinnette
Bentonville
Mae Holladay
Greensboro
Mary Coltrane
Salisbury
Dean Milner
Mr. Haworth
Local stores to close on Monday after Fourth of July
High Point merchants plan a one day holiday on Monday July 6 while many stores stay open. Furniture hardware druggists filling stations garages and most groceries will be open both days. Large department clothing and shoe stores will observe the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Continental Furniture Sees Overseas Catalog Requests
Foreign interest grows after new Continental Furniture catalog launch. China India Australia South Africa and South America rate the brochure highly as a complete exhibit of high grade bedroom and dining room lines. Fred X. Tate notes trade publicity sparked many inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Continental Furniture Company
China
India
Australia
South Africa
South America
Fred X. Tate
Tate
Women’s Auxiliary to Earn Commission on Gasoline Sales
Circle Number Seven of the Woman's auxiliary of the First Methodist Protestant church will receive a commission on all gas and service purchases at City Service station near Exposition building Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. J. T. Ryan, chair of the ways and means committee, announced the plan and urged customers to sign a ticket for Circle credit on gas oil greasing washing polishing and waxing at regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Protestant Church
Exposition
J. T. Ryan
Ways and Means
Certificates to Be Awarded at Leadership Training School
Certificates will be given at the Leadership Training School in Roberts Hall Monday morning at 8:39 oclock as Methodist Protestant leaders from across the state conclude a week of sessions. Dr P B Lindley will deliver the closing address and Rev Roy J Farmer will preach at the First Methodist Protestant morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Hall
Fred . Paschall
Burlington
North Carolina Conference Council of Religious Education
Roy J. Farmer
P. B. Lindley
Lindley
G. I. Humphreys
C. E. Forlines
Rev. Lwrence
Lindsey
Local Specialist Moves His Office
Dr. N. H. Crews eye ear nose and throat specialist has moved offices to 306 South Hamilton street beside the Stanton Clinic. The former offices were in the Commercial National Bank building and the new offices will be formally opened tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Crews
Hamilton Street
Stanton Clinic
Crews
Commercial National Bank
Ministers To Meet Tomorrow Morning
The High Point Ministers association will hold its regular meeting at Wesley Memorial church tomorrow at 10 30 o clock. This will be the last meeting until the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministers’ Association
Wesley Memorial Church
Amos Sets Local Altitude Record In Flight Over Two Miles
Amos L. Amos a local aviation enthusiast and businessman flew over two miles into the air yesterday afternoon. He reportedly reached a height record for the area and returned safely despite intense heat after landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Co. L. Amos
Voorhees Honored by North Shore Arts Association
Louis F. Voorhees, local architect and artist from High Point, has been elected to the North Shore Arts Association of Gloucester Massachusetts. His Still Life and The Brook from the JerMYwood sketches were chosen for summer exhibition, recognizing his strength and vitality in oil painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore Arts Association
Gloucester
Mass
Louis F. Voorhees
Voorhees
Hugh H. Breckenridge
Pennsylvania Academy of Art
Philadelphia
High Point
Tickets On Sale For Wesley Memorial Church Barbecue
The Peacock Bible Class sponsors a Friday barbecue at the city lake. Male church members may buy tickets at downtown drug stores and Ingram's Pharmacy for fifty cents each, with sale running through Wednesday night. The event includes a five o'clock horseshoe contest and dinner at six, no speeches. Guests may view other men as invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Peacock Bible
City Lake
Ingram’s Pharmacy
Farmer Will Speak At Wimberly Chapel
Rev. Roy I. Farmer pastor of First Methodist Protestant church will preach the Sunday afternoon sermon at Wimberly Chapel community church on the city prison farm this afternoon at 3 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
Wimberly Chapel
City
Don t Marry In Haste Cautions 50 Year Hubby
Fifty years of married life are celebrated by W. S. Swaim and his wife at their Wallburg road home near the city. They married in 1881 and have 11 children and about 50 grandchildren. A large luncheon for 400 guests on a 90 foot table followed the golden anniversary with brief congratulatory addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8S
Billy) Swaim
Wallburg Road
Thea Gersime Ware
Suvas Reiue Wiv Mamet
Thomasville
C. S. Grayson
High Point
J. W. Sechrest
D. A.stanton
Mr. Sechrest
Uncle Billy
High Point Faces Ruling on Building and Loan Payments
The Local Government Commission will decide if High Point may continue its 2300 monthly building and loan payments under the Local Government Act or accept a 44000 loss from the investment. The ruling affects sinking fund obligations and potential penalties for continuing payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Government Commission
High Point
Raleigh
North Carolina
United States
Commission
Building and Loan Associations
Burrus Elected Vice President of Southern Railway Surgeons
Dr. John T. Burrus, president of High Point hospital, was elected vice president of the Association of Southern Railway Surgeons at its Washington convention. Dr. S. O. Black was named president and Dr. W. W. Harper secretary. The group will meet next in Savannah. Dr. Burrus chaired the convention program and Dr. B E Sumner of Burrus clinic won third prize for a paper on Avertin Anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Burrus
High Point Hospital
Association of Southern Railway Surgeons
Washington
D. C
S. O. Black
Spartanburg
S. C
W. W. Harper
Selma
Ala
Southern Railway System
Savannah
Burrus
BE. A. Sumner
Burrus Clinic
Sumner
Repiton Lodge To Entertain Visitors
Members of Phoenix lodge No. 110 Burlington will visit Repiton lodge No. 63 Burlington Tuesday night with five candidates for the degree of truth to be conferred by the local degree team. Grand Master C. P. Burchett Winston-Salem is expected to attend and witness the ceremonies. This marks his first official visit since May at the state meeting in Statesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Lodge No
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Burlington
Repiton Lodge No
C. P. Burchett
Winston-Salem
Statesville
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Jones Property
Friends School
Cherry Street Church
Dr. Grayson
Tce
Davis
Red Cross
Miss Tennessee
Elizabeth Lindsay Jones
Tennessee
Miss Jones
Robert Lindsay
Guilford County
Mary Jane Spurgeon
General Greene
Guilford Fete
Dr. Conrad
Women’s Auxiliary
Methodist Protestant Leadership Training School
Farmer
Billy Swaim
Billy
Southern Railway
Repiton Lodge
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