High Point College Grows Into Community Under Dr. Andrews
The six year tenure of Dr. R M Andrews as president ends with a resignation accepted by the board. The college has expanded from about 100 to over 300 students, built assets around $625000 with debt around $250000, and earned accreditation from leading institutions.
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High Point College
R. M. Andrews
R. M.andrews
Andrews
High Point
Jamestown Female Academy
Yadkin College
Northwest
Albert N. Ward
Western Maryland College
Pinnacle
Liberty
J. F. McCullough
Pomona
Holt
Oak Ridge Institute
Enfield
J. E. Pritchard
L. W. Gerringer
High Point College Aims for Growth Under Dr Andrews
Dr Andrews led the move to establish a new college in the Greensboro area, choosing High Point after bids from Burlington, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Ground broken 1922 for Roberts Hall. dormitories opened 1924. By 1928 enrollment reached 803 with strong academic and athletic record.
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North Carolina Board of Education
Methodist Protestant Church
Yvkin College
McCullough
Greensboro
Andrews
Burlington
Graham
High Point
Winston-Salem
Twin City
Roberts Hall
J. C. Roberts
Kernersville
Great Meadow and Other New Library Selections
High Point Public Library lists new titles including Elizabeth M. Roberts The Great Meadow a sweeping Kentucky pioneer tale and Thornton Wilder The Woman of Andros a thought provoking study. Also Karl Menninger The Human Mind and Warwick Deeping Exile among others with reservation a two cent notice fee and two day hold after mailing
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Great Meadow
Elizabeth M. Roberts
Kentucky
Miss Roberts
Daniel Boone
Helen Grace Carlisle
Alice
Andros
Thornton Wilder
Bridge of San Luis Rey
Bridge of
San Luis Rey
Karl Menninger
Warwick Deeping
Mr. Deeping
Billy Brown
Edna Ferber
Rudy Vallee
Blair Niles
Harold Lamb
Philip Gibbs
City urged to underwrite college costs for needy students
Community leaders push a plan for the city to cover matriculation and registration fees for deserving residents at High Point College. Dr. Andrews and supporters argue city funding would expand access to college training, benefiting both the school and community.
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High Point College
Andrews
The King's Full Official Title Revealed
The monarch George V holds the formal style Mis Majesty of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King Defender of the Faith Emperor of India by the grace of God.
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King
England
George V
Great Britain
Ireland
India
North Carolina Legion Sees Narrow Lead Holds Second in Nation
The North Carolina department clings to second in the national membership race by a slim margin as Tennessee surges ahead with strong gains. Officials praise post and district leaders for targeting quotas and expanding strong campaigns across cities from Washington to Wilson and Raleigh to Morganton. Disabled veterans are urged to file claims before April 6, 1930, with service officers or the U S Veterans Bureau for compensation and assistance from Hutchison in Charlotte. The article ends with the Legion’s Ten Commandments from its constitution, emphasizing unity, duty to country, and democratic ideals.
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American Legion
Department of N. C
Department of Tennessee
Tennesee
Legion
Stanly
Old North State
Varios
North Carolina
Tennessee
Department of
Arkansas
Old North
Washington
Greenville
Williamston
Columbia
Elizabeth City
Wilson
Windsor
Weldon
Raleigh
Henderson
Pembroke
Elizabethtown
Whiteville
Southport
Asheboro
Troy
Mocksville
Statesville
Mooresville
Sparta
Kannapolis
China Grove
Burlington
Chapel Hill
Reidsville
Madison
Elkin
Mebane
Leaksville
Rural Hall
Newton
Morganton
Gastonia
Lincolnton
Davidson
Grover
Elk Park
United States Veterans’ Bureau
The
Red Cross
F. A. Hutchison
N. C
State Service
Johnston Bldg
Charlotte
Hutch
UA. 8
Veterans’ Bureau
Passing of Sov L W Everett Memorial Resolution
S. W. Everett outlines Piedmont Camp No. 62 W O W mourning Sov L. W. Everett who died March 2 1930. The lodge drapes its charter for 30 days and sends copies to family and the Official Organ.
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L. W. Everett
Lfe
Sov
Everett
Piedmont Camp No
Woodmen of the World
Safety Code For Fliers Proposed In Nassau
A Nassau committee under Sir Charles Orr proposes an aerial safety code for fliers over the 300 year old capital. The plan aims to protect lives and property and includes Royal Air Force members stationed on the islands.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Charles Orr
Royal Air Force
Michigan oil output soars in 1929 to 5.9 million barrels
Oil production in Michigan in 1929 reached about 5.9 million barrels, roughly ten times the 1928 figure. The surge marks a significant rise in state crude output.
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Michigan
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Wilmington
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J. T. Burrus
C. Clark
W. J. Armfield
State Department of Education
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Little Six
Purple Panther
Hich Point Collegians
N. C. Stats College
Wake Forest
Furman
Wofford
Lenoir-Rhyne
Guilford
High Point Public Library
Packard
J.C. Welch Motor Company Beath Wrenn Street
S. W. Everett
Hudson
Buick
Nash
Roadsters
Ford
Oakland
Cc F. Motor CO
Wrenn Street
Old Pickett
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