Government investigator to probe furniture lumber wage complaints
An NRA investigator will tour North Carolina plants to verify claims that lumber firms cut furniture pieces and sell them at prices under furniture code wages. The inquiry aims to determine if actions against lumber companies are justified and whether adjustments to code wages are needed.
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Washington
North Carolina
National Recovery Adinistration
NRA
Te Tak
Patrol Boys to Take Washington Trip From Local School
Sergeant J O Pike of the police department announced a one week outing to Washington D C for selected members of the school patrol between now and after school closes. More than twenty boys have agreed to join the trip around May 15 with at least one member from every school to be included.
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J. O. Pike
Washington, D. C
Washington
Pike
Sert Pike
Spanish Chinese dictionary tops current bestsellers
A Spanish Chinese dictionary containing 50 000 Chinese expressions translated into Spanish ranks among the best selling books now. The guide is praised for its breadth and practical usage for learners and travelers.
Deep River watershed tree planting drives showcased
The scene highlights shoreline planting of alder and willow seedlings along the city lake shore to resist waves, with six and a half miles of seedlings planted. It also notes over 154 acres of Deep River watershed open fields replanted to trees, including a pine field developed by CWA labor.
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City Lake Shore
Deep River
CWA
High Point City Lake Saved by Erosion Control Plan
Four miles from High Point on Deep River the municipal reservoir sits amid a soil erosion fight. The Soil Erosion Service and local effort plant 25,000 shrubs and 8,215 ornamentals to protect the shoreline, restore fields, and beautify the lake area, aiming to preserve the lake for future generations.
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Furney A. Rankin
High Point
High Point Municipal
City
High Point City
Upper Deep River
Piedmont
Vestry Department
North Carolina
C. C. C. and
High Point Men Go On Trial For Lives This Week
Three High Point defendants face capital trial this week in Guilford Superior Court Greensboro. Cagle charged with murder of Ranny Stack February 16 slated for Wednesday with 50 jurors. Campbell and Yockey to face charges of criminal assault and crime against nature February 17 with 75 jurors. Cagle’s self defense claim noted. Case draws strong local interest.
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High Point
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Co. BE. Cagle
Ranny Stack
Cagle
John Campbell
A. B. Yokely
Cordin Jackson
East Green Street
Stack
Stolen Property Recovered In High Point Police Report
High Point police recovered twice as much stolen property as was stolen in February, with property recovered valued at 3796.50 from a 1952 report. Arrests totaled 402, led by 128 drunkenness cases, plus 50 liquor violations and 77 traffic arrests. Cagle faced murder charges and two youths were jailed for criminal assault. 98 of 100 arrested and tried this year were convicted.
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High Point
W. G. Friddle
EB. M. Knox
C. B E. Cagle
Elections Board to Select Its Girl Monday
The High Point Board of Elections with members R R Terry R R Ragan and M W Nash plans steps to set up an organization to run the primary and election. The board will choose a chairman at 2 30 PM and appoint registrars to open books at least two weeks before the April 23 primary.
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High Point Board of Elections
R. R. Terry
R. R. Ragan
M. W. Nash
Terry
Ragan
Guilford County Board of Elections
Local Elections Board
Board of Elections
Mills Face Possible Close as Trade Pressure Looms
The Stehli Silk mill may continue operations after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Industrial and legislative committees, chaired by R. T. Amos and Amos Kearns respectively, will discuss government steps to help mills compete with Japan. A representative may travel to New York to engage Stehli Silk officials.
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Stehli
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
Sizemore
New York
Stehli Silk Corporation
R. T. Amos
Amos Kearns
Lecture Tonight By Lewis Woodell
A stereoptical lecture by Lewis Woodell former local citizen now of Winston Salem will speak at the Seventh Day Adventist evangelistic service at the Carolina theater tonight at 7 30 on The Deception Dangers and Ruins of King Alcohol. The public is invited to attend.
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Carolina Theater
Lewis Woodell
Winston- Salem
Levy Fight Over County Relief Tax Moves Ahead
High Point city manager E M Knox endorses Senate Bill 282 allowing Guilford County to levy up to 12 cents for poor relief, shifting much of the burden from cities. Greensboro leaders oppose the plan amid real estate opposition to higher city taxes, with a Raleigh hearing set for Tuesday.
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High Point
Greensboro
Guilford County
E. M. Knox
Raleigh
Knox
George L. Stansbury
High Point Debt Drops by 335000 Since July 1931
City manager E. M. Knox reports eight months into the current fiscal year show a budget surplus of 47724 and net debt reduced by about 335000 since July 1 1931. Cash on hand totals 625472 while current net debt stands near 11482016 after adjustments.
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High Point
E. M. Knox
City Recreation Department Reports February Deficit
The city recreation department recorded a deficit of 73.83 in February amid labor costs and fishing receipts. Labor costs rose to 159.48 from 74.52 last year while golf and fishing receipts totaled 85.65 versus 70.85 previously, with 13 072 people using recreation facilities and a drop in delinquency and probation cases from 1934 to 1935.
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E. M. Knox
Wiley recalls Campbell's 248 mph dune run as greatest thrill
William K. Wiley, returning from a business trip to High Point, called Sir Malcolm Campbell's Daytona Beach speed trials the most thrilling sight he had ever seen. Campbell later surpassed 276 mph, but Wiley witnessed the earlier 248 mph run and noted the Bluebird's beauty and power despite a cockpit heat issue.
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Jack Appleyard
Malcolm Campbell
England
Daytona Beach
William K. Wiley
Mr. Wiley
High Point
Campbell
Wiley
Malcolm
Sir Malcolm
Repiton Lodge of Odd Fellows Meets Tuesday Night
Repiton lodge of Odd Fellows will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7:80 oclock to confer the degree of Truth. Full attendance is urged as officials say other important matters will be brought before the gathering.
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Repiton Lodge of Odd Fellows
Beavans Shoppe Owner Travels to New York for Spring Stock
C. B. Stainback of Beavans Quality Shoppe departed yesterday for New York to buy spring and summer merchandise. He is accompanied by Mrs. C. F. B. Jones, also of Beavans.
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C. B. Stainback
New York
C. FB. Jones
Beavans
Judge Teague Orders Weekly Payments in Jones Thomas Suit
Judge Lewis E Teague signed in High Point municipal court an order in the suit of Margaret Jones Thomas against John Watson Thomas. W G Thomas is instructed to pay 82.50 each Saturday from March 16 to June 1. The final judgment is postponed. The child John Watson Thomas Jr remains with his mother and the father receives visiting privileges.
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Lewis E. Teague Yesternday
High Point Municipal Court
Margaret Jones Thomas
John Watson Thomas
W. G. Thomas
John Watson Thomas, Jr
Chamber officials to attend Raleigh meeting on Better Housing program
Frank J. Sizemore secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Glenn Brown of Snow Lumber will travel to Raleigh Monday for a state meeting on the Better Housing Program. Sizemore says the program will be government driven and aims to broaden Federal Housing Administration services and impact, with hoped gains for HE Point in the poor area. A separate accident report notes Rush, 801 Central Ave, lost control of his car on Montana Avenue, struck a telecommunication pole, and was treated at Guilford General Hospital before being sent home.
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Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Brown
Snow Lumber Company
Raleigh
Sizemore
Monitlien Avenue
Guilford Cones ' Hospital
Garment Workers to Hear Address by Frank Walsh
Frank E. Walsh of the United Garment Workers will speak at an open meeting for garment workers at Central Labor Union hall 127 1 2 North Wrenn street Monday night at 7 15. Walsh with 23 years in the trades union movement will discuss problems of the garment worker from the stand of organized labor Everett Orris president of Central Labor Union announced.
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Frank E. Walsh
United Garment Workers
Central Labor Union Hall
North Wrenn Street
Walsh
Organized Labor
Everett Orris
Central Labor Union
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Sol Seen Cette
Ee Ee Oe Rankin
Soil Erosion Service
Forestry Department
E- Cagle
J. F. Spruill
George Younce
So- Nestor H. L. Koontz
Lewis FE. Heague
Police Department
Elections Board
Bill
Real Estate Board
City Department
Recreation Department
W.k.wiley
ODD Fellows
Frank Walsh
Inden
A.J. Koonce
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