Election of Officers Delayed by Absence of Quorum
The His Point Merchants association may postpone the officer election to tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the Elwood hotel due to a quorum absence. The annual meeting at Elwood hotel featured Charles Milton Newcomb discussing fear and facing death, with fourteen directors elected for two and one year terms. Approximately 125 attendees heard remarks from A H Holton and saw musical interludes by Eleanor Welch and Ella Lee Taylor.
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His, Point Merchants Association
Elwood
Elwood Hotel
Charles Milton Newcomb
G. C. Smithdeal
A. Coke Cecil
H. G. Tiderton
G. E B. Hutchens
C. V. Kester
H. M. Taylor
H. A. Cecil
Oneyr
F. M. Dudley
B. Spencer
Hugh J. Smart
Z. Perkinson
B. F. Johnson
A. Dowdy
J. W. Clinard
Newcomb
Kirkman
Acci
Eleanor Welch
Ella Lee Taylor
Ella Lou Taylor
F. L. Conrad
Union Services For July August Announced
The High Point Ministers association outlines a summer union service schedule beginning July 5 at 8 p m with pastors preaching at different churches each Sunday. July 5 Presbyterian FE H Blackard July 12 Reformed Howard Hartzell July 19 Wesley Memorial Hoy L Fesperman July 26 First Baptist O G Williamson August 2 Central Friends A B Conrad August 9 Waotheran Cecil Haworth August 16 First M P F L Conrad August 23 Episcopal W W Fridga August 28 First Baptist J Madison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministers’ Association
Presbyterian
FE. H. Blackard
Reformed
Howard Hartzell
Wesley Memorial
Hoy L. Fesperman
First Baptist
O. G. Williamson
Central Friends
A. B. Conrad
Waotheran
Cecil Haworth
First M. P
F. L. Conrad
Episcopal
W. W. Fridg
J. . Madison
Action Brought To Recover Household Property
Mrs. Lyman G. Atwell filed in Municipal Court seeking possession of household items valued at 250 dollars. She asks judgment to recover the property and fifteen dollars for three months rent from H. W. Parks who refuses to relinquish possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman G. Atwell
H. W. Parks
Robes for Peerage During King George VI Corona Viation
About 1590 robes priced at 425 dollars each were required for peers and peeresses during the corona period of King George VI of England.
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George VI
Engand
Display Of Work By Blind To Open In City Tomorrow
Opening tomorrow in conjunction with White Cane Day a display of items made by blind residents of Guilford county will be shown at the former Hyman Jewelry store corner East Washington and North Main. The exhibit, the first in High Point, features goods from the Guilford county blind workshop in Greensboro and home crafts. Proceeds benefit the county blind program. The event, organized with the Lions Club, runs tomorrow and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
State Association For the Blind
Hyman Jewelry Company
East Washington
North Main Street
High Point
Lion's Club
Greensboro
E. K. Incram
Tony
Elections Board Warns Officials on Ballot Handling
In Greensboro on June 30 Edwin W. Pearce urged Guilford county election officials to handle ballots carefully and ensure proper returns. The board reviewed voter rules limiting participation to Democrats and excluding Republicans and Independents from the Democratic primary. Precinct 5 in High Point gets two clerks Byron Haworth Grady Jarrett and Teddy Priest becomes registrar replacing Glenn Calhoun after an investigation. Official canvass set for July 5 in No 2 courtroom Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Guilford County
Edwin W. Pearce
County Board of Elections
Louis J. Fisher, Jr
Walter FE. Crissman
High Point
Byron Haworth
Grady Jarrett
Teddy Priest
Priest
Glenn Calhoun
No. 2
Freight Offices to Close on July Fourth Holiday
Freight offices of the Southern and the H. P. T. and D. railroads will be closed Monday July 4 as announced today.
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Southern
H. P
Howler Monkeys Roar Heard Two Miles Away
A wildlife note states that howler monkeys can be heard up to two miles distant when conditions are favorable.
Jas E Blackburn At 80 Says Life Moving Too Fast
James Everett Blackburn, age 80, celebrates at his Guilford county farm near Hillsdale. He recalls the Civil War era, notes today’s pace is faster, and credits farm life for his long, healthy life while managing bees and a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. E. Blackburn
James Everett Blackburn
Hillsdale
Guilford County
Mr. Blackburn
Robert
Martha Blackburn
W. A. Scott
Greensboro
Blackburn
Caroline Virginia Russell
Susanne Clayton
Raymond M. Blackburn
Norfolk
Samuel P. Blackburn
Sedgefield
C. B
R. R. Blackburn
Lake Titicaca Steams Through High Altitude Waters
Lake Titicaca lies between Peru and Bolivia at 12 600 feet above sea level and is navigated by steamships despite the thin air and rugged high altitude.
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Lake Titicaca
Peru
Bolivia
Baily to Speak to Archdale Trinity Residents on Water Project
H G Reality of Chapel Hill professor of sanitary engineering and former state PWA administrator will address Archdale Trinity district residents about a proposed water sewer project. Other speakers include Guilford health officer Dr R M Bule, High Point city manager E M Knox, state sanitary engineer D S Abell, and PWA engineer T D Rose. The meeting is third in a series called by George B B Craven ahead of a July 23 bond vote.
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H. G. Reality of
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
PWA
Archdale-Trinity
Allen Jay
R. M. Bule
Guilford County
E. M. Knox
High Point
D.S. Abell
T. D. Rose
George B.B. Craven
Board of Commissioners
Archdale
Trinity
Teague Precinct Workers Meeting Tonight in High Point
Precinct workers in High Point will receive final election day instructions from officials for Judge Lewis EB Teague at a meeting tonight. The session starts at 7 30 o clock at headquarters on North Main street.
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High Point
Lewis EB. Teague
North Main Street
Rainfall Converts Acre Surface Into Heavy Water Load
An inch of rain delivers about 113 tons of water per acre, illustrating the immense weight borne by field ground during a heavy shower and highlighting concerns for drainage and soil stability.
Homecoming Exercises Held At M P Children's Home Today
More than 400 Methodist Protestant denomination members gathered at the M P Children’s Home for annual homecoming. The morning program featured Rev C W Bates and Dr N G Bethea with devotions led by Rev Ridge. music from home children and Jewel Campbell solo. A tribute was paid to Dr J R Reitsel for first $500 toward building. Graham church received largest offering. Afternoon included a picnic, baseball and leisure activities.
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Methodist Protestant Children’s Home
C. W. Bates
Brown Summit
Haw River
General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
N. G. Bethea
West End Church
Greensboro
Ridge
Jewel Campbell
A. G. Dixon
J. R. Reitsel
Graham Church
H. F. Surratt
Four Million Payouts Reported for North Carolina Benefits
The North Carolina Employment Service reports 4,596,533.92 dollars paid in unemployment compensation across 606,055 checks since payments began. In the week ending June 25, 1,801 people were placed in jobs, including 953 in private industry and 84 in public work.
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North Carolina
J. A. Gawthrop
Catgut Origin Tied to Sheep Intestines
The remark clarifies that catgut, used in strings and surgical sutures, historically derives from sheep intestines. It notes the material's animal source and the traditional production method.
National Guardsmen Prepare for Two-Week Summer Camp
Seven officers and 92 guardsmen from High Point coast artillery units depart Sunday for Ft. Moultrie South Carolina for a two week summer training encampment. The 252nd Coast Artillery consists of units from High Point Greensboro Raeford Lumberton Whiteville and Wilmington with a regimental headquarters and multiple firing batteries.
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High Point
National Guard
Coast Artillery
Ft. Moultrie
S. C
Sam H. Strickland
Sam E. Holt
252Nd Regiment
South Carolina Military Post
Greensboro
Kingstree
8. C
Georgetown
252Nd Coast Artillery
Col. Royce&. McClelland
Raeford
Lumberton
Whiteville
Wilmington
Mass Meeting Set At Allen Jay Tonight At 7 30
Citizens from Archdale Trinity and Fairfield road residents will gather at the Allen Jay school at 7 30 this evening for a round table on the proposed water and sewer disposal project. A speaker will present details and attendees may ask questions about any aspect of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale
Trinity
Fairfield Road
Allen Jay School
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Local Merchants Association
ABC
American Business Club
Claude Reitzel
Public Works Administration
Westinghouse
Rose Furniture CO
South Main Street
Elections Board
James FE. Blackburn
Baily
Teague Precinct
M. P. Children’s Home
J. B. Fink
High Point Lions’ Club
National Guardsmen
Coast Guard
Goodrich Safety
Silvertown
Imotziota Anwices Trae
Auto Radio
America
Enes
Ewivel
Wes
Sia
Werner
Homburg Grill
Duffel Bog
WU Vette
Goodrich
Motorola
FE. M. Dudley
East Main Street
Thomasville
Ee Srue
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