Committee Approves City Election Charter Amendment in High Point
The Judicial Committee No. One approved a charter amendment bill changing city election systems in High Point. Supporters led by Thomas Turner Jr. argued for the measure while M Ernest Welch opposed. Rep J B Blair proposed an amendment but it failed. A public hearing was promised and debate in the House is expected.
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Judicial Committee
High Point
M. Ernest Welch
Thomas Turner, Jr
Democratic Party
Mr. Welch
Turner
J. B. Blair
House of Representatives
Blair
Younce
Greensboro
High Point Democratic Club
Real Estate Leaders Hear Culver at High Point Greensboro Banquet
North Carolina realtors heard a hopeful address by Harry H. Culver president of the National Association of Realtors at a Greens boro banquet attended by 38 High Point locals and representatives from Winston Salem Salisbury Statesville Reidsville Thomas ville Kemersville and Henderson. He urged grit determination and the golden rule while urging cooperation among realtors bankers and other groups and called for a statewide and national campaign to boost tax relief and education for real estate interests.
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High Point
Greensboro
Harry H. Culver
Culver City
California
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Statesville
Reidsville
Thomasville
Kemersville
Henderson
North Carolina
Florida
Culver
South
North
National Association
Mr. Culver
William R. Futrelle
Taylor
R. B. Gantt
Williard Dyer
W. D. Simmons, Jr
R. K. Stewart
H. L. Cook
H. E. Johnson
A. E. Taplin
Alston F. Clark
Joe E. Tomlinson
B. T. Thompson
A. M. Richardson
R. L. Loflin
M. C. Rowland Fred B. Klein
W. W. Parker
Mr. Sherrod
High Point Secures New Baseball Grandstand and Park
High Point gains a new baseball grandstand and park for the 1929 season. City workers and the High Point Baseball Association meet to plan construction with $3,300 raised of $7,500 goal. If $4,000 more comes in, Willis will start work. full funding would allow city athletes use of the field when not in use by the Piedmont league club.
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High Point Baseball Association
Chamber of Commerce
C. T. Willis
High Point
Piedmont League
Willis
Baseball Association
Piedmont
Salisbury
Commercial Club
Ollin Anderson
High Point to Host Agricultural and Community Fair
W. C. York and associates obtained a permit from High Point City Council for a High Point Agricultural and Community Fair in late September. No race events this year. site to be chosen later. York aims to match Randolph and Greensboro fairs and may expand with a race track if the fair succeeds. Mayor Davis and others endorsed York’s Asheboro fair record.
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High Point
W. C. York
High Poir
York
Asheboro
Randolph County
Greensboro
Davis
Past Grands of City Honor Lodge Hold Night Ceremony
More than 75 Odd Fellows members gathered at East Commerce street lodge hall for Past Grands Night. Rev. Roy I. Farmer delivered the main address on Fraternity and brotherhood, with brief talks by Past Grands after the speech. T. H. Bates presided as noble grand.
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Reption Lodge No. 63
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Lodge
East Commerce Street
Odd Fellows
Roy I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
T. H. Bates
McCoy's Tablets Promises Weight Gain
An advertisement urges underweight men and women to take McCoy's Tablets. It guarantees at least a five pound gain after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes and offers a money back refund if unsatisfied. Purchases are suggested at Mann Drug Co and any drug store in America.
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McCoy
Mann Drug Co
America
Lawrence Little to Address First M P Church Group
Rev. Lawrence Little, secretary of religious education for the Methodist Protestant denomination, will speak at the monthly Brotherhood meeting at First M P church Thursday night. Supper at 6 45. Little, a rising young church leader, will lead a leadership training session that week at First church. Music will feature Cameron Ragan with Fielding Kearns on piano and Prof. E B Stimson directing songs. Members are urged to bring guests and notify officials.
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Lawrence Little
Department of Religious Education
Little
Mr. Little
Cameron Ragan
Fielding Kearns
E. B. Stimson
L. R. Johnston
E. Lester Ballard
Old-Fashioned Bow Blouse Described in Navy Taffeta
A navy taffeta bow detailing a pin-tucked sleeveless blouse in off-white chiffon with a large blue taffeta bow at the V neck evokes prewar blouse bow fashion. The description emphasizes fabric textures and vintage styling.
Folk Oppose 10 Assessment Plan In City Council
A delegation opposed creating an assessment district to widen Jacobs Street while agreeing widening is needed. After several talks the council deferred action until next Tuesday night and named J. D. Brame as negotiating agent for the city.
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Council
Jacobs Street
J. D. Brame
Methodist Protestant clergy address Wesley Memorial Workers
Rev. Lawrence Little executive secretary of religious education for the Methodist Protestant churches spoke at a Wesley Memorial Workers Council meeting with Rev. Gibbs his assistant. Both clergymen are on special work at Duke University.
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Lawrence Little
South
Rev
Gibbs
Wesley Memorial Worker’s Council
Rev. Little
Duke University
Death of Dr Galloway Notified in Darlington
Dr Galloway of Darlington South Carolina died at his home last night. Friends in this city were notified this morning of his death.
Lent services at St Marys Episcopal Church schedule
The Lenten program at St Marys Episcopal Church North Main and Farris Ave lists tonight at 8 o clock an address on The Atonement. Tomorrow at 10 o clock a Holy Communion service doubles as a corporate gathering for the Women’s Auxiliary with United Thank Offering. Friday features a short prayer service and address on the Holy Spirit.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
North Main
Farris Avenue
N N Cloud Hosiery Introduces Cloud Shade
The latest Paris hosiery debuts a light grey brown cloud shade. Described as greyer than beige yet still light, it aims to offer a soft neutral option for wardrobes.
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Paris
American Legion to Sponsor Carnival Here in March
Members of the American Legion received permission to sponsor a carnival here for two weeks beginning March 30. The B and B show will provide entertainment and winter quarters in this city for the duration.
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American Legion
Peddler Fined for Loud Crying in Boston Court
Harry Gear was fined $10 in a Boston police court for crying out loud, a raucous shout heard a mile away. Witnesses testified to his vocal talent, despite Gear’s claim of a 21 year junk license and no prior calls for the same offense.
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Boston
Harry Gear
Gear
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