Miller To Confer With Councilmen Again On Underpasses
City officials plan another meeting with Southern Railway vice president Henry W. Miller to discuss a Belt Line and grade separations. Miller notes six mile belt would require about 10 underpasses and a costly railroad underpass, deeming the plan impractical. He prefers a comprehensive approach to crossings, including Main Street, and offers to visit High Point for talks.
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Southern Railway Company
Knox
Henry W. Miller
The
Southern
High Point
Miller
Sion
Ward Street
Vou
Knowles
Randleman, Asheboro & Southern
High Point Thomasville & Denton
High Point Corporation
Main Street
North Carolina Railroad
North Carolina
Greensboro
Southern Railway
Training Schedules For Leadership Schools In North Carolina
The North Carolina Conference Council of Religious Education promotes a three week leadership training program in Greensboro Asheboro and Graham under the Standard Training curriculum of the International Council of Religious Education. Asheboro opens March 24 with sessions on 27 28 and April 4 7 7 39 to 9 20 pm. Greensboro runs March 25 31 April 1 8 9. Graham meets March 26 April 2 3 10 11. Rallies Sunday 3 4 pm at each church. Speakers include Rev Lawrence Little Rev F K Gibbs and Dr P E Lindley.
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North Carolina Conference Council of Religious Education
Methodist Protestant Church
Greensboro
Asheboro
Graham
West End
Graham Methodist
International Council of Religious Education
Lawrence Little
Department of Religiousducation
F. K L. Gibbs
P. E. Lindley
West End Methodist Protestant Church
Public Transportation Dilemma Delayed by High Point Council
North Carolina Public Service Company officials urge a decision on High Point transport. They operate buses but must maintain streetcar tracks and threaten to remove tracks or resume street cars if demands aren’t met. City council defers action, citing potential hardship for local manufacturers reliant on freight from nearby rail lines.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
Duke Power Company
High Point
Power Company
Parker
Thomasville and
Denton Railroad Company
High Point, Thomasville and
Denton Company
Umbrellas T Mend is Praised at First Methodist Church
The play Umbrellas T Mend given last night at the First Methodist Protestant church drew strong praise for its splendid acting and direction by Mrs. L. R. Johnston. Rev. R. I. Farmer portrayed Martin Winn in a tender musical reading, and Ruth Winn’s reconciliation with Leonard Everett concludes the drama, with a capacity audience anticipated for a repeat performance tonight at eight.
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First
L. R. Johnston
James Whitcomb Riley
Rev. R. I. Farmer
Martin Winn
New York
Thea Reader
Mender
Mre. Poplin
Ruth Winn
Ina McAdams
Leonard Everett
J. CC. Whitesell
Power question to be discussed with W C Olsen
William C Olsen city consulting engineer will meet Monday night with the council to discuss erecting substations and a possible new contract with the North Carolina Public Service Co for current in High Point. A prior study on the city operating its own power plant has not been released. The administration seeks lower power prices for residents.
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William CC. Olsen
North Carolina Public Service Company
High Point
Olsen
Ohio Requires Air Markers in All Municipalities
Pilots over Ohio report 898 towns now airmarked with 547 markers as law mandates air markers for every municipality.
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Ohio
Men Form Club at First Reformed Church
A men’s club was organized at the First Reformed church during a special supper. A nominating committee headed by H. M. Bryant was named to select officers and a separate committee led by William Gebhardt was formed to recruit new members. Ss. Holt was named temporary secretary. The club will meet again Thursday night March 27 at 7 o’clock.
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First Reformed Church
Ss. Holt
H. M. Bryant
E. Holt
George Hedrick
W. R. Shaffer
L. C. Furgurson
William Gebhardt
Paul Jenkins
Dave Lopp
Walter Sink
New York Boxing Solons Move To Eliminate Fouls
New York State Athletic Commission enacts strict rules to curb fouls in bouts. Boxers losing on fouls face suspensions escalating from two months to life after four offenses. Promoter James A. Farley notes fines funnel the remaining purse to the promoter.
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New York
Solons
New York State Athletic Commission
James A. Farley
Laundry Owners Convention Set for June in Wrightsville Beach
The Laundry Owners association of the two Carolinas Georgia and Florida will hold its annual convention at Wrightsville Beach June 9 10 11. It is expected about 499 representatives will attend for three days of business and recreation as a program is completed.
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Wilmington
Mar
the Laundry Owners Association
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Wrightsville Beach
Woman Must Be 30 to Vote in England
A statement claims voting rights in England require a minimum age of thirty for eligibility. The claim contrasts with standard modern rules and reflects historical or erroneous framing.
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England
New Bern Stores Painted Green On St. Patrick's Day
New Bern merchants plan to paint independent stores green on March 17 after initial orange shade protest. The move seeks uniform color across storefronts to celebrate St Patrick's Day in New Bern North Carolina.
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New Bern
Mar
St. Patricks
Publix Saenger Folk May Meet Here Next
The next meeting of representatives of the Publix Saenger theaters of North Carolina may be held in High Point. Roy L. Smart manager of the Publix theaters in this city and A W Barber manager of the Rialto and Orpheum theaters attended the meeting at Greensboro yesterday and invited the Publix people to have their next meeting here.
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Publix-Saenger Theaters
North Carolina
High Point
Roy l. Smart
Publix
A. W. Barber
Rialto
Orpheum
Greensboro
Over 75 Entered in Beautifying City Contest
The city beautification program reports more than seventy five participants registered for this year’s yard and garden contest. Entries are filed at the chamber of commerce bureau and solicitation will continue for several weeks. Names span four wards, listing residents from Hillcrest to Wise Street, with many Johnson and Green Street addresses among the registrants.
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City Beautiful
Chamber of Commerce
First Ward
Mra
J. W. Woolen
Hillcrest
S. §. Saunders
Lexington Ave
Tom A. Sykes
Edgedale Dr
Horace Haworth
Edgedale Drive
W. T. Saunders
Jones St
W. E. Herndon
C. S .Grayson
North Main St
Martha Moffitt
H. L
Winston Man Believes Violin Is 443 Years Old
Winston-Salem report notes N. J. Reich of 1426 East Third Street owns a violin he believes dates to 1487 from the Celebre-Vosgien maker. Reich bought it in 1887 from Mr. Petree near Oldtown after trading a banjo and a pistol, with Bob Fulp once owner.
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Winston-Salem
Mar
N. J. Reich
East Third Street
Reich
Petree
Oldtown
Bob Fulp
Fulp Sadiji
Mr. Petree
Frills Guide Cameraman Says Feminine Style Draws Cameras
In West Palm Beach F Foley a fashion photographer notes that the more feminine a woman appears the more frills she wears the better subject she makes for photographers.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
F. F. Foley
Nebraskan Scientist Declares Cats and Dogs Color Blind
A Nebraskan scientist who conducted extensive tests concludes that both cats and dogs lack color vision. The researcher notes dogs and cats see mainly in shades of gray and yellow, with limited color perception overall.
Max Bones Jewelry Store Robbed. Two Boys Arrested
Max Bones Jewelry on North Main Street was robbed at 3 AM. Two Black youths, Woodrow Cole 16 and Leroy Reed 13, were arrested in Greensboro and returned to city jail on a robbing charge after about 10 watches valued up to 100 each and other items were stolen. Patrolman W A Cecil witnessed the robbery as the pair smashed a display window and fled toward English Street.
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Iboys
Woodrow Cole
Olga Street
Leroy Reed
Greensboro
City
Max Bones
North Main Street
W. A. Cecil
Main Street
Thoxine Prescribed For Quick Relief Of Coughs
Thoxine, a doctor's prescription, relieves coughs and sore throats in about 14 minutes for both children and adults. It avoids harmful drugs found in patent medicines and is safe for kids with no nasty taste. Available in 35c 60c and $1 bottles sold by Mann Drug Co and others.
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Mann Drug Co
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Ll. F. Ferree
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