Community groups plan meetings and talks in town
The Y W C A board meets Thursday at 7 30 P M at the association building. The Men s Christian League met yesterday for song and praise then attended Rev Herman T Stevens sermon at Green Street Baptist church. Kiwanis directors plan to meet tomorrow at 6 30 P M at C F E Diffendal s home on Edgeday drive. Several residents traveled to Pinehurst yesterday. The Y W C A will not hold a joint meeting Friday though Miss Louise Leonard from New York will speak. Reports from Richmond conference will be given by Miss Mae McLemore and Miss Margaret Hedrick. Supper will accompany the meeting. Building permits issued to A A Burrus for two one story six room houses on Nort Hamilton and Hamilton West Bay. The Senior Epworth league will host a musical at Main Street M E tomorrow night. The High Point public schools music dept will present a grammar grade instrumental at the American theatre tomorrow night. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s Christian League
East Russell Street
W. C. Corey
League
Green Street Baptist Church
Herman T. Stevens
Stevens
Christ
Judas Iscariot
Association
East Commerce Street
Louise Leonard
New York
Richmond
Aso
Mae McLemore
Business Girls
Margaret Hedrick
Industrial Girls
Ocawasin
Amos
Worth-White
Lend-a-Hand
Florence Nightingale
A. A. Burrus
Nort Hamilton Street
North Hamilton
West Bay Streets
High Point Public Schools
American Theatre
Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
America
Oliver Goldsmith
God
Babylon
Carthage
Rome
Greece
Dorothy Garyne
Harris
Hi Y Club Banquet and Induction Tonight at 6 30
The Junior Hi Y club and the Senior Hi Y club will induct the new Junior Hi Y into the national association at a 6 30 banquet tonight. Stuart Clark leads the initiation with talks from L R Johnston H Grady Owens W E Marlette and M A Patrick. Robert Myers presides as toastmaster. Supper by ladies of First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association
Presbyterian Hut
Wrenn and
Green Streets
Stuart Clark
L. R. Johnston
H. Grady Owens
W. E. Marlette
M. A. Patrick
Robert Myers
First Presbyterian Church
Kenneth Watson
John Herndon
Ralph Stillman
Sherrod Morrow
Paul Apple
James Whitener
Walter Crouch
Charles Coble
John Clinard
John Ester
Chester Pierce
Auto crash near Greensboro claims Burke killed
A. O. Burke of Greensboro died after a Hudson crash on the High Point Greensboro highway. Bill Pearce of this city was injured and four others suffered minor injuries. A fleeing woman and a jug of whiskey are linked to the incident. Police will pursue the missing passenger. The wreck occurred when a Hudson attempted to pass a Cadillac driven by Kemp Causey and overturned after high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Burke
Greensboro
Bill Pearce
New High Point
Hudson
Doc Long
Vinson Neal
High Point
Paul Green
Long
Stafford
Young Burke
Pearce
Sedgefield
Dudgen
Cadillac
Kemp Causey
Causey
Burke
Service Held for Cameron Kennedy
Funeral services for Cameron Kennedy the small son of Mr and Mrs I L Kennedy were held at Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal church with the Rev W R Harris officiating. Burial followed in the family plot at the church cemetery. The church was filled with friends and relatives. Pallbearers were Lee White Emory Peace Elvert Peace and Clifford Peace. Flower bearers were Pearl Kearns Ruth Spencer Dora Peace Mrs Jack Aldridge and Mrs Dewey Bulla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Kennedy
I. L. Kennedy
Burns
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. Harris
Kennedy
Harris
Lee White
Emory Peace
Elvert Peace
Clifford Peace
Pearl Kearns
Ruth Spencer
Dora Peace
Jack Aldridge
Dewey Bulla
Gaston County Takess Action Against Tax Collector Bondsmen
First formal steps in a suit by Gaston county against bondsmen of Tax Collector J H White were taken with summons issued. Complaint to be filed in thirty days. White was found short in tax accounts by twenty six thousand dollars last December. Bondsmen contend they are not liable, claiming the county treasurer accepted receipts and issued new tax books annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Gaston County
J. H. White
Dallas
White
Severe Quake Recorded Near Chicago Early Today
Severe earth shocks were detected on the University of Chicago seismograph from 3 41 to 6 30 a m. CST with a peak at 4 24 a m The tremor measured 6 300 miles away from Chicago and was reported from Chicago by AP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
University of Chicago
Beatrice Heron Maxwell Dies After Car Injury
Author journalist and dramatist Beatrice Heron Maxwell died in London from injuries after being struck by a motor car. The accident occurred in the city and her death was reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beatrice Heron-Maxwell
Armfield Leads Boys 1000 Point Contest at YMCA
In the Boys 1000 Point contest at the YMCA Frank Armfield tops a field of over 100 with 659 points. John Einstein is second with 556 and Ernest Allman third with 497 as the eight week event continues for two more weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Armfield
John Einstein
Ernest Allman
C. C. Smith
Leslie Kivett
Reitzel Cook
Albert A Holton Dies at 72 in High Point
Albert A Holton longtime High Point resident died at his home 121 Steele Street just before midnight at 72. Born in Jamestown North Carolina on April 3 1854 he held posts as High Point postmaster from 1882 to 1886 clerk of Guilford County Superior Court 1886 to 1890 and assistant postmaster under William P Ragan. He is survived by Maggie Tate his widow two brothers and many relatives. Funeral services are set for 3 PM tomorrow at multiple local churches with numerous pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Holton
Steele Street
Mr. Holton
Grippe
Jamestown
N. C
Frank
Adele Holton
Maggie Tate
High Point
Holton
Guilford County
Revenue Department
W. F. Holton
Roanoke
J. F. Holton
Methodist Protestant Church
First Methodist Protestant Church
P. E. Lindley
E. Lester Ballard
M. P
J. M. Hilliard
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
John W. Moore
Wesley Memorial Church
Thomas Farriss
A. R. Hammer
D. H. Milton
W. H. Ragan
Jas. E. Boyd
J. M. Millikin
T. A. Bryant
E. W. Holton
Sanitary Barber Shop Changes Hands in City
The Sanitary barber shop is now under the management of G. P. Dawson and Robert Jordan formerly with the Commercial barber shop. W. B. Saunders, formerly of the Rex barber shop, also joins the Sanitary shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Barber Shop
G. P. Dawson
Robert Jordan
Commercial
W. B. Saunders
Rex
Sanitary
Wesley Memorial Pastor Preaches Missionary Motives Sermon
The Rev. John W. Moore of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church delivered a morning sermon titled Missionary Motives. He cited Second Corinthians and urged addressing spiritual need, universal atonement, selfless living, and the love of Christ as driving forces to evangelize and help others. He urged youth dedication, tithing, and consecrating children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Moore
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
High Point Considers Site for New Post Office
Business leaders in High Point discuss potential locations for a new post office noting two main options the W C Jones property at English and North Main streets and the high school site at Green and South Main streets. Officials foresee city growth northward but debate southward business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W. C. Jones
English
North Main
Green
South Main
Jones
Furniture Worker Injured at Plant
J. R. Harrell of Giant Furniture was injured this morning when caught in a spinning shaft at the plant. He was rushed to High Point hospital by an ambulance from Yow Funeral Home. Dr. H. L. Brockman said Harrell is not seriously hurt but remains under care. reports say several ribs are fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harrell
Giant Furniture Company
Yow Funeral Home
High Point Hospital
H. L. Brockman
Harrell
Epworth League to Present Church Musical
The Main Street M E church plans a musical tomorrow night at 8. Sunset Quartette will headline the program. Admission is free, with a silver offering taken at the door. Public invited. Flower designs printed on black georgette and crepe de chine in coral beige and gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Main Street
M. E
Police Chief Assassinated In Sofia Bomb Attack
M Ikonomoff head of the political department of police was killed when a bomb exploded as he entered his home in Sofia. The attacker fled, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
M. Ikonomoff
Department
Police
High Point Auction for Tomlinson Building to Clear East Commerce
City of High Point sets April 2 1927 at 2 30 p m at City Hall for public sale of the Tomlinson Building after condemnation for East Commerce street widening. Bidder must remove the building and clear the site by April 30 1927 and post 1000 bond. Sale subject to council confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Tomlinson
East Commerce Street
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Jeff Pierce
Charles McManus
William Phillips
Richard Marshall
Lawrence Pickett
Albert Edwards
Max Parrish
H. N. Patterson
C. P. Coble
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Kine
Diamantis
Stamey
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Armfield
Little Joe
Wesley Memorial
Giant Furniture Co
the Sanitary Barber Shop
High Street
Wright Clothing Co
Robt
Jordan
Hugh F. Houston
Carolina Mortgage Company
Raleigh, N. C
Houston
G. B. and
C. E. Miller
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol
H. Ellis
Treas
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
John A. Young & Sons
Greensboro Nurseries
Greensboro, N. C
G. B
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Commercial Bank
Raleigh
Southern Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Wachovia Bank Building
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