Town Talk items from High Point area
Town Talk notes from High Point include family illness reports from G W Tombertin in Swiss NC Yancey county with daughter S T Hensley returning home. NC Board of Nurse Examiners exams in Raleigh April 12 to 14. Ocawasin club YWCA meeting postponed due to Justine Harvey illness. swimming at YWCA Y M C A pool on Tuesdays. High Point Community Chest directors to meet at Commercial club. High Point American Business Club dinner at local country club with strong attendance urged.
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Velock
Justine Harvey
High Point Community Chest
Commercial Club
High Point American Business Club
Young Men’s Civic Organization
Greensboro real estate leader to address High Point board
A. K. Moore of Greensboro, president of the North Carolina Real Estate Association, will address members of the High Point Real Estate board at a special meeting. Secretary Howard L. Collie said the exact topic was undisclosed but the speech is expected to tackle a matter of deep concern. Supper will precede the address.
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A. K. Moore
Greensboro
North Carolina Real Estate Association
High Point Real Estate Board
Country Club
Howard L. Collie
Moore
Collie
Wilson Captain of Wildcats basketball team
Davidson College reports B A Wilson of Marion North Carolina will captain the Davidson Wildcats basketball quintet next year for the 195? season continuing the team’s leadership.
That Baby You've Longed For by Mrs Burton
A Kansas City woman Mrs Margaret Burton describes years of denied motherhood and severe distress later blessed with a daughter. She offers free confidential advice to married women who write for help and promises no sales.
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Margaret Burton
Kansas City
Massachusetts
B. C. Promoted as Remedy for Colds and Flu
The ad extols B. C. as a fine prescription for colds and flu claiming millions already trust it. It urges trying the product next time illness strikes and promises thorough delight with the results, noting most stores stock it.
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B. C
Record Dook Circulation At Local High Point Library
The High Point public library set a February record with 4093 books circulated last month. Daily average near 170. February 12 saw 251 books issued. Juvenile section showed the strongest growth, with 405 more books circulated than the prior month.
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High Point Public Library
Marianne Martin
Martin
David Welborn
Nellie Dobbs
Gertrude Douglas
Strong Plea For Christian Living By Rev Fesperman
Rev H A Fesperman urged positive Christian living at First Reformer church last night. He said many fail not from ignorance but unwillingness to act and argued that putting God first leads to eternal victory, while neglect leads to tragedy. Services continue tonight at 7 30 designated Men s Night with male quartet music expected.
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H. A. Fesperman
First Reformer Church
Mr. Fesperman
Dives
Lazarus
God
Lfe
Dos Tate
Be Careful Where Posters Go Up In Election Time
Fire Chief A B Horney seeks action against M and Hines of Winston Salem based Hines Inc realtors for nailing posters on telegraph and telephone poles. A city ordinance bans pole posters and warrants were issued this morning. High Point authorities vow to enforce the poster ban.
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A. B. Horney
Hines
Horney
High Point
High Point Chamber Promotes Postcard Campaign
Frank Sizemore executive secretary of the High Point chamber of commerce has created a new advertising idea. He is securing hundreds of postcards featuring the largest piece of furniture in the world. These will be distributed and mailed worldwide to promote High Point and local businesses.
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Frank Sizemore
High Point Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Foul ball payoff settles for 2500 in Charlotte
In Charlotte a spectator received 2500 after being struck by a foul ball at a Sally League game. W. W. Birdsong sued owner Felix Hyman estimating 20000, but an agreement reduced the settlement to 2500 and the suit was withdrawn. A Columbia player had hit the ball.
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Charlotte
W. W. Birdsong
Felix Hyman
Columbia
Birdsong
Greensboro Electrician Dies Suddenly at Home
Greensboro March 15 Charles L Whittington electric ian of 822 Wharton street died suddenly this morning at 5 30 o clock at his home after he had dressed to go to work He was 41 years of age He leaves a widow a small daughter and two small sons Two brothers Arthur and Joe Whittington and a sister Mrs H Koontz all of Greensboro survive Services will be on Tuesday.
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Greensboro
Charles L. Whittington
Wharton Street
Whittington
Arthur
Joe Whittington
H. Koontz
Second Term of Court Opens with Guilty Plea
The second week of the March term of criminal court began with Claude Dickey pleading guilty to theft of J. M. Ketchie’s car in High Point. Judge John M. Oglesby sentenced Dickey to one to three years in the state penitentiary.
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Greensboro
Claude Dickey
J. M. Ketchie
High Point
John M. Oglesby
Young Dickey
State
Funeral Services for Miss Frances Smith Held Today
Miss Frances F. Smith died Sunday at 2 45 P M in her Sedgefield home. Funeral services were held at her residence by Rev W C Kennett before burial in the Summerfield Methodist church cemetery. She was 40 years old.
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Frances F. Smith
Sedgefield
Summerfield Methodist Church
Ww. C. Kennett
Strengthen Radio's Service to Vessels
The new federal radio commission ordered automatic indefinite extensions of existing ship amateur radio licenses. It announced plans to accept applications from broadcasting stations via the federal radio inspection service and scheduled public hearings in Washington starting March 29 to consider broadcasting proposals.
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Washington
Mar
Federal Radio Commission
Commerce Department
Federal Radio Inspection Service
Tax filing push as city election enters final days
In High Point a deadline rush begins for city election filings with just days left. Candidates must file statements with the city manager ten days before the primary set for April 19, with April 9 as the last filing date. Registration opens March 28 and first-time registrations start April 2. W. A. Davis may run for mayor and Rodney Snow will not seek election. Greensboro official C B Bogart returns to assist residents with income tax returns this week in the city council chamber.
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High Point
W. A. Davis
Rodney Snow
B. Bogart
Greensboro
North Carolina
Mrs Henry Koonge III In Lexington At Home
The condition of Mrs Henry Koonge III of Lexington, well known to many High Point residents, was reported today as serious. At 81 she has pneumonia since last Wednesday at her Lexington home with a doubtful recovery. She is the mother of J D Koonce of 802 Lindsay Street High Point.
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Henry Koonce
Lexington
High Point
Aspirin Gargle Advice for Sore Throat
A historical note suggests preparing a gargle by dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoons of water for throat relief. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross. twelve tablets come in a tin for a low cost. Repeat every two hours if needed.
High Point Public Auction For Tomlinson Building
The City of High Point will sell the Tomlinson Building at 2 30 p m on April 2 1927 at City Hall to the highest cash bidder. The building only excluding the elevator will be removed from East Commerce Street by April 30 1927 and the buyer must post a 1000 bond. Sale is subject to council confirmation on February 25 1927. RR: 1 PICKET City Manager of High Point.
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High Point
Tomlinson
East Commerce Street
Mutual Building & Loan holders meet in High Point
The annual stockholders meeting of the Mutual Building and Loan Association will be held at 105 W Washington St High Point NC on Wednesday March 16 at 7 30 PM. Officers to be elected and any business brought before stockholders. W A Davis President W Ty Taylor Secretary
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The
Mutual Building & Loan Association
Washington St
High Point
N. C
Mills Close in Lowell Over Lack of Orders
The Bay State Mills of the American Woolen company in Lowell will shut down on Saturday due to no new orders. The plant has 400 employees and 140 looms producing fancy woolens, following the suspension of Tilton Mills in Tilton, New Hampshire, the day before.
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Boston
Bay State
American Woolen Company
Lowell
Tilton
N. H
Service Held for Peggy R Hedrick
Funeral services for Peggy Ray Hedrick were held at the family home at 1201 English Street at 10 o'clock this morning with Rev. Milton Whitener officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. The First Reformed church choir sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus When He Cometh and Does Jesus Care. Pallbearers were Thelma Mapp and Lily Valentine.
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Ray Hedrick
E. K. Hedrick
English Street
Milton Whitener
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Jesus
Hedrick
Thelma Mapp
Lily Valentine
Downs Village Lacks Modern Utilities Within Fourteen Miles
Within fourteen miles of London the Kentish village of Downs has neither gas nor electricity, no sewer, no doctor, no movie, no bus or street car.
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London
Downs
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S. T. Hensley
Redding Street
G. W. Tombertin
N. C. Yancey County
North Carolina Board of Nurse Examiners
Raleigh
House of Representatives
Z. V. Convers
Ocawasin Club
Real Estate Association
Mrs. Burton
Fesperman
Bureau
Man
Francis Smith
Bogart Lo
Henry Koonge III
Ty Taylor
Sect
Peggy R. Hedrick
South Main Street
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Southern Railway System TO
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Augustine
Fila
Tampa
St. Petersburg
West Palm Beach
Miami
Biloxi
Miss
Gulfport
Mississippi
Pullman
Southern Railways
H. D. Saunders
T. A. High
Rk. H. Graham
D. P
Randleman
Bine Diamantis
Stamey
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building
V. A. J. Idol, Vice Pres. and
Treas
H. Ellis
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
Starr Motor Co
S. Hamilton St
Southern Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Vhoue
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