Wachovia Reopens After Bank Holiday With Strong Deposits
Wachovia Bank and Trust resumes regular operations after a bank holiday. Deposits flowed in heavily while withdrawals were small, as vice president W C Idol comments it looks mighty fine. The Richmond Federal Reserve authorized the Winston-Salem branch to reopen, with Salisbury, Raleigh, and Asheville branches also resuming normal functions.
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W. C. Idol
Focal
Wachovia
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank
Salisbury
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Asheville
Pittman Laid To Rest At Whitakers Baptist Church
Funeral services for W. T. Pittman who died at his sister's home on the old Thomasville road were held at 2 p.m. at the Whitakers Baptist church with Rev. B. T. Gladden officiating. A large gathering attended, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
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W. T. Pittman
Benny Bradley
Thomasville Road
Baptist
Whitakers
B. T. Gladden
Legion Meets Tonight to Vote on Legislation
An drew Jackson Post No. 87 of the American Legion schedules a paid up members only call meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Legion hall at 821 North Wrenn street. George F. Edwards, post commander, says members will vote on a resolution about current congressional legislation affecting all ex service men. Dues blanks are available at the door for eligible attendees.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
George F. Edwards
The
Legion Hall
North Wrenn Street
Congress
Survey of vacant plants to attract new industries
The High Point Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of all vacant manufacturing plants and unoccupied sites to secure future industries for the city. Secretary Frank J Size more reports optimism and says detailed space data will be compiled and kept on file for quick reference when inquiries arise.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Dissolution of Lyon and Evans Firm Announced
Formal announcement states the law firm Lyon and Evans dissolves effective today. James E. Lyon will keep the 609 Commercial Bank building office and run Manufacturers' Insurance Agency from there. W Ney Evans takes offices on the fourth floor of the same building in room 401.
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Lyon and
City's Holiday On Electric Cut Offs To End Tomorrow
Miss Lois Welborn city treasurer announced delinquent electric accounts for January and prior months will be cut off starting tomorrow. The moratorium ends tomorrow and settlements must be made to avoid service termination.
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Lois Welborn
Am erican Business club approves Roosevelt program support
The Am erican Business club adopted a resolution endorsing Roosevelt's national economy plan at its Elwood hotel dinner. A committee telegraphed Senator J W Bailey praising his stand and urged Senator Robert R Reynolds to reconsider his opposition and back the measure. James W Poole won the attendance prize.
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Roosevelt
American Business Club
Elwood
J. W. Bailey
Robert R. Reynolds
James W. Poole
Rainbow finds no gold at rainbow foot
J H Vacker and his son J Ward Vacker, local photographers, reported driving from Martineville to High Point after a shower when two vivid rainbows appeared. They saw the bow’s foot about eight feet above the road in mist between Martinsville and Madison, but could not locate a pot of gold and continued on.
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J. H. Vacker
J. Ward Vacker
Mr. Packer
Martineville
High Point
Martinsville
Madison
Permit Issued For House Repairs On East Washington Street
Building permit worth 700 dollars was issued yesterday by Chief A B Horney to John C Henley for repairs to his house on East Washington Street. The home was damaged by a fire some time earlier.
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A. B. Horney
John C. Henley
East Washington Street
Ed Hayes Embezzlement Case Continued in Greensboro
Ed H Hayes a former Wachovia bank teller in High Point faced an embezzlement charge, with the case continued for the term on motion of the state. Grand jury indicted him in January and trial had been set for today. bank officials were unavailable to testify.
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Ed HH. Hayes
High Point
Wachovia Bank
Wee
Guillford Superior Court
Greensboro
Hayes
Companions Of McGee Charged With Murder
Elbert McGee age 17 died after a truck ride near Trinity. Hayes Davy and DeWitt Coletrane charged with operating a motor vehicle intoxicated causing death. Joe Spencer and Johnny Tysinger charged with aiding and abetting. Hearing postponed to March 24 in Asheboro courthouse. Inquest at Sechrest Funeral Home heard conflicting statements on drinking.
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Elbert McGee
Jerome R. McGee
Glenola
Wayne Caftan
Aled Tn
BveErg Vrt Vwew
SS Vom Hospital
Trinity
Hayes Davyie
DeWitt Coletrane
Bert McGee
Joe Spencer
Johnny Tysinger
FE. L. White
Asheboro
White
Albert McGee
Sechrest Funeral
R. D. Patterson
Liberty
Randolph County
Elbert
Wood Burning Stove Needed for Needy Family Appeal
An urgent appeal from the High Point Board of Public Welfare requests a wood burning cook stove for a needy family and any other stove donations. The board asks interested donors to contact the welfare office as soon as possible.
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High Point Board of Public Welfare
Board of Welfare
Reckless Driving Trial Near Asheboro Involving Truck Crash
Two boys admit drinking prior to a late Thursday crash when a truck veered into a ditch near Trinity. Elbert fell from the vehicle as it swerved, fracturing his skull. Tysinger alerted others and an ambulance was summoned. about 17 state witnesses are subpoenaed for the Asheboro hearing.
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Trinity
Elbert
Tysinger
Asheboro
Early Spring Warmth Sparks Rise in Local Temperatures
Greensboro sees unseasonably warm weather with highs of 70 to 81 degrees and light rain, signaling an early spring. Farmers and rovers resume plowing and land prep as winter ends ahead of schedule.
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Roers
Training Camp Will Be Staged for Scout Leaders
A regional Boy Scouts of America training camp will be held at Camp Greystone near Greensboro from April 16 to 19. B W Hackney Jr and W C Wessel lead the event with sessions on craft, cooking, safety, hiking, nature study, and patrol methods. High Point plans strong turnout.
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Boy Scouts of America
Camp Greystone
Greensboro
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Uwharrie Council
Council On
W. C. Wessel
High Point
Caup
Automobile Fire Reported at North Main Corner
Firemen from company No. 4 responded last night to extinguish a blaze in a car owned by W. C. Haulin at the corner of North Main and Laxington Avenue.
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North Main
Laxington Avenue
W. C. Haulin
Pickerel Reappears In Odd Fishing Tale
Clarence T Morris recalls fishing on a Maryland lake. He catches the same eight inch pickerel three times, loses it again, then lands a four pound bass after a long fight, and discovers the pickerel on the dinner plate later that day.
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Clarence T. Morris
Maryland
Adams-Millis Annual Meeting Highlights Leadership Change
The Adams-Millis Corporation held its annual meeting at English Street offices. No changes occurred in the board of directors, but R. M. Bundy was elevated to vice president, succeeding R. O. Lindsay who retired from active connection but will stay on in a continuing role.
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Adams-Millis Corporation
English Street
R. M. Bundy
R. O. Lindsay
City agrees to pay university for land settlement
City council committee recommends paying 1500 dollars to the University of North Carolina for a seven and a half acre land tract, half inundated by the water reservoir. Original claim was 3000 dollars escheat, case upheld by North Carolina Supreme Court. Settlement to be made once funds are available.
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University of North Carolina
North Carolina Supreme Court
Utilities Committee
Law Committee
Dixie Oil Company
D. C
Petition Drives Grady Cole Reinstatement On WAT Schedule
Local supporters have started a petition to radio station WAT Charlotte asking to reinstate Grady Cole and place him on air at 12 30 p m with news broadcasts. Directors re elected by stockholders include J H Adams J Millis R O Lindsay F A Yard W D Carmichael Jr Bundy added as secretary treasurer.
Andrews Opposes Plan to Cut North Carolina School Term
Wingate Andrews, superintendent of High Point schools, rejects Governor Ehringhaus proposed eight month term. He argues for eight month minimum if funded, resists eight month maximum and state central control. He notes High Point costs and local funding limits.
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T. Wingate Andrews
High Point
Ehringhaus
Lringhaus
America
North Carolina
Raleigh
Notice of Purchase Richmond Carolina Motor Express
Public notice that H. P. Stinson states he bought the Richmond Carolina Motor Express Company from 4 M Coggins on February 8 1933 and will not be responsible for debts incurred prior to that date. Signed H P Stinson.
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Richmond-Carolina Motor Express Company
4. M. Coggins
H. P. Stinson
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Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
High Point Ice & Coal Co
Legion
Lyon and Evans
City Shoe Shop
M Commerce
Commercial Bank Bldg
Thonee
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
A.B. C
Bailey
Reynolds
Ed Hayes
McGee
DeWitt Davis
Hayes Goletrane
Coletrane
Adams-Millis
University
J. H. Adama
J Millis
F. A. Yard
New York
W. D. Carmichael, Jr
Mr. Adams
H. D. Jobe
Mr. Millis
Bundy
Lindsay
East High Street
T. W. Andrews
Mately
Househot
Appliance Co
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