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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
16
Sub committees to arrange the City Beautiful campaign will be selected at a 4:30 PM meeting of the executive committee. Frank J. Sizemore, secretary, provided the update this morning at the campaign office.
Mrs. R. R. Blackburn chairs a committee for the campaign to enhance the city's appearance. The panel includes N Williard as treasurer, Frank J. Sleemore as secretary, Amos R. Kearns, A. E. Tate, Thomas A. Marlowe, and Mrs. B. 5. Wall as vice chairmen. Sub committees will meet soon to begin work.
A deaf resident in High Point bought a ticket at a theater and argued over change, claiming he handed a half dollar. He later returned with a note and the quarter, apologizing and explaining he misidentified the coin.
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram left the city to attend a two day convention of the North Carolina Fire Chiefs association in Salisbury starting today. Chiefs from across the state will discuss matters facing urban fire services with open discussion. The event includes a 1938 fire college and drill school planning. The gathering began with registration and a business session, tonight a banquet and dance, and a final session Saturday morning before adjournment.
In Logansport Indiana high school Evanston reports Northwestern guard faced or played with every member of the Indiana and Purdue basketball teams during prep.
Buildings Inspector E K Ingram issued permits for a new mercantile warehouse and a $4 400 home in Emerywood. Beeson Hardware will erect a frame warehouse on East Broad Street between North Hamilton and Perry. estimated at 2500 dollars. Fred Andrews plans a five room one story asbestos veneer home on Rotary Drive between Westwood and Fairway. contract held by R E Shelton for 4400 dollars.
A talking picture of the Spain and China wars will be shown Sunday at the Coliseum behind the Biltmore hotel starting at 8 p m under the C I O. Admission is free with a voluntary offering to cover costs.
ANN ARBOR March 4 The University of Michigan staff with a combined yearly salary of 60 000 dollars is described as the highest paid collegiate coaching unit in the country.
At a Rotary Club meeting the board set April 13 and 14 for the annual benefit play at the Junior High School auditorium to support the crippled children’s clinic. Ted Hill will stage the production. The club voted $500 to aid Camp Uwharrie dam reconstruction and learned Civitan is hosting a wrestling tournament March 11-12 at High Point College gym. A memorial for the late T Wingate Andrews is moving forward, with completion anticipated in two months. Visitors included Horace Haworth and Lewis Bryant.
Crime investigation officers and college leaders discussed crime origins and prevention at a chapel meeting at High Point College. Sgt J W McMahon and Lewis F E Williams led the talk with data and lab gear from the bureau of investigation. Dr G I Humphreys Dean P E Lindley and J H Allred joined in with remarks.
Administrators of the estate of J W Clinard deceased Guilford County North Carolina issue notice to creditors to exhibit claims by February 18 1939 and debtors to pay now. This 18th day of February 1938. John W Clinard Jr Gilbert H Clinard Administrators and attorney. 2-18-25 3-4-11-18-25
Clara I. Cox executrix of Louisa Smith estate in Guilford County North Carolina alerts all claimants to present claims by February 25 1939 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Notice dated February 25 1934 Byron Haworth attorney High Point NC.
Nashville March 4 Carl Hinkle star center and son of a minister leads the 1927 Vanderbilt football team. Jay Franklin steps into the captaincy succeeding him.
Chicago March 4 Henry Armstrong world featherweight champion plans to save enough money to purchase an entire business block in Los Angeles, signaling a bold investment move by the famed boxer.
Commissioners from 27 county alcoholic beverage control boards meet in Wilson to discuss liquor control. The meeting was called by the advisory board of the Eastern Carolina County Commissioners association.
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