Miller To Confer With Councilmen On Underpass Plan
High Point officials prepared to meet Southern Railway vice president Henry W. Miller to discuss beltline ideas and a program of overhead bridges and underpasses. Miller states six mile belt line with four tracks would cost about 4.5 million and would not be feasible while containing multiple street crossings.
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Southern Railway Company
Knox
Henry W. Miller
The
Southern
High Point
Miller
Sion
Ward Street
Knowles
Randleman, Asheborg, & Southern
High Point Thomasville & Denton
High Point Corporation
Main Street
North Carolina
Greensboro
Southern Railway
Leadership Training Schedules Set in North Carolina Churches
The North Carolina Conference Council of Religious Education sponsors three Standard Training Schools in Greensboro Asheboro and Graham over three weeks. Sessions run 730 to 930 pm with two class periods and a worship segment. Courses mirror the International Council of Religious Education curriculum and are creditable nationwide.
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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 Religious Education
F.L. Gibbs
P. E. Lindley
West End Methodist Protestant Church
Public Transportation Dilemma Delayed by High Point Council
City officials consider whether to retain street car tracks or switch to buses as Duke Power subsidiary North Carolina Public Service presses for track removal. The council defers decision, noting potential hardship to local manufacturers reliant on the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad and streetcar lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Public Service Company
Duke Power Company
High Point
Power Company
Parker
Thomasville
Denton
High Point, Thomasville and
Denton Company
Power Situation to be Discussed with W C Olsen
William C Olsen consulting engineer will meet the city council Monday night to discuss erecting sub stations and a possible new contract with the North Carolina Public Service Company for current in High Point. He will report on a prior survey about city ownership of a power plant and the plan’s viability. The council seeks cheaper power to lower consumer rates.
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William CC. Olsen
North Carolina Public Service Company
High Point
Olsen
Ohio requires air markers for all towns and 298 marked
State law mandates air markers for every municipality and 547 markers are in use with 298 towns now airmarked across Ohio.
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Ohio
Men Form Club At Reform Church
A men’s club was organized at the First Reformed Church during a special supper meeting. A nominating committee led by Tf. M. Bryant will propose officers, and a soliciting group headed by William Gebhardt will recruit new members. S. S. Holt was named temporary secretary. The club plans to meet again Thursday night March 27 at 7 o’clock.
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First Reformed Church
S. S. Holt
Tf. M. Bryant
S. E. Holt
George Hedrick
W. HR. Shaffer
JL. ©. Furgurson
New York Boxing Solons Move To Eliminate Fouls
New York State Athletic Commission adopts strict penalties for fouls. Boxers losing on fouls face suspensions rising from two months to life after fourth offense. Purse money beyond completed rounds goes to the promoter James A. Farley calls fouls choking the game.
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New York
Solons
New York State Athletic Commission
James A. Farley
Laundry Owners Convene in Wrightsville Beach June 9 10 11
The Laundry Owners association of the two Carolinas Georgia and Pherida will hold its annual convention at Wrightsville Beach June 9 10 11. It is expected the event will bring about 4090 representatives to Wilmington for three days of fun and business. A program is being completed.
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Wilmington
Mar
Laundry Owners Association of
Carolinas
Georgia
Pherida
Wrightsville Beach
Woman Must Be 30 to Vote in England
A statement asserts that voting eligibility in England requires a minimum age of thirty. The claim contrasts with modern rules where voting age is typically eighteen, reflecting a historic or erroneous wording.
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England
Umbrellas T' Mend charm at First Methodist church
A vivid staging of Umbrellas T' Mend at the First Methodist Protestant church drew praise for the acting and directing led by Mrs. L R Johnston. Rev R I Farmer offered a musical reading of James Whitcomb Riley's Nothing to Say My Daughter, and the plot culminated in the reunion of Ruth Winn and Leonard Everett. A capacity audience is expected 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
Mender
Ruth Winn
Ina McAdams
Leonard Everett
J. C. Whitesell
New Bern Stores Painted Green for St Patrick's Day
Independent New Bern merchants agreed to paint fronts green on March 17 St Patrick's Day to create a uniform color after initial protest against an orange shade.
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New Bern
St. Patrick’s Day
Mar
St. Patricks
Publix Saenger Folk Meet May Be Held in High Point
The next meeting of Publix Saenger theaters representatives in North Carolina may be held in High Point. Roy I. Smart manager of Publix theaters in High Point and A W Barber manager of the Rial and Orpheum attended the Greensboro gathering yesterday and invited the group to meet here.
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Publix-Saenger Theaters
North Carolina
High Point
Roy I. Smart
Publix
A. W Barber
Riale
Orpheum
Greensboro
Over 75 Entered In City Beautifying Contest
Ward committee reports more than seventy five entrants filed this morning at the chamber bureau as the city campaign to beautify neighborhoods continues. Registrations list dozens of residents across wards including Mrs. J W Woolen Mrs S S Saunders Rev Tom A Sykes and many others with addresses on Hillcrest Lexington North Main and Johnson Streets.
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City Beautiful
Chamber of Commerce
First Ward
J. W. Woolen
Hillcrest
S. S. Saunders
Lexington Ave
Tom A Sykes
Edgedale Dr
Horace Haworth
Edgedale Drive
W. T. Saunders
Jones St
W. E. Herndon
S .Grayson
North Main St
Martha Moffitt
Boulevard
John Figglish
Lindsay St
H. A. White
R. S. Lafferty
Lindsay Street
Second Ward
J.C. Montsinger
Margaret Paul
Sherrod St
Freddie Taylor
Guilford Ave
Sarah M. Taylor
N. Main
Lee
Winston Man Believes Violin From 1487
Winston-Salem resident N. J. Reich, a rural mail carrier, says his violin made by the Celebre-Vosgien family may date to 1487. Reich, who owns the instrument since 1887, traded a banjo and a pistol for it from Mr. Petree. former owner Bob Fulp backs no date faking.
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Winston-Salem
Mar
N. J. Reich
East Third Street
Reich
Petree
Oldtown
Bob Fulp
Fulp Padi
Celebre-Vosg
Frills Drive Cameraman's Fashion Focus
West Palm Beach report notes photographer KE Foley says the more feminine a woman appears the more frills she wears, making her a better subject for the camera. The short fashion observation highlights prevailing style attention for photographers and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
KE. F. Foley
Nebraska Scientist Claims Cats and Dogs Color Blind
A Nebraska scientist who conducted extensive experiments concludes that both cats and dogs are color blind. The study notes dogs and cats have limited color perception compared to humans, with hues appearing largely as grays and muted tones.
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Nebraska
Robbery at Max Bones JewelryStore Sparks Arrests
Two Black youths, Woodrow Cole aged 16 and Leroy Reed aged 13, were returned from Greensboro to face charges for robbing Max Bones Jewelry Store at 203 North Main Street. About 10 watches valued up to $100 each and other items were stolen after the 3 AM break in. Police say the youths were spotted fleeing and attempting to sell watches.
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Iboys
Woodrow Cole
Olga Street
Leroy Reed
Greensboro
City
Max Bones
North Main Street
W. A. Cecil
Main Street
Thoxine Promises Fast Relief for Coughs in Children
A doctor prescribed remedy named Thoxine offers relief from coughs and sore throats in 15 minutes for both children and adults without harmful ingredients found in patent medicines. It targets the irritation at the source and features a mild taste with no gargling required. Sold by Mann Drug Co and other drug stores in bottles of 86c, 60c, and 1.00.
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Mann Drug Co
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Tri-City Motor Express Lines
Louis F. Voorhees
Greenway Drive
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E. Washington Street
Reformed Church
Radio Orunes
Caroline Coal and Wood
Caroline Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory St
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E. Compton
Steele Street
R. Johnson
Montlieu Ave
Hammett Cecil
Montlieu Avenue
Wm. MM. Farlow
B. T. Thompson
Cedrow
J. A. Davis
Fourth Ward
J. C. Hill
South Hamilton St
Bertha Sheets
Fast Green St
Annie Brown
East Greene St
J. M. Rickert
East Green St
J. N. Click
Drew Priddy
J. H. Mclintyre
E Green St
J. D. Morgan
KE. Green St
H. C. Pool
Woodbury Ave
EF. H. Sexton
P. D. Nicholson
Meredith St
C. R. Mickey
C. M Lindsay
E. F. Bonkameyer
E. Commerce
G. A. Kennedy
Franklin St
G. F. York
D. F. Evans
Hattie Davis
Rivett Dr
N. G. Samuels
White Oak St
T. P. Smith
White Oak St. Mary Shore
Myrtle K. Garris
L. W. McFarland
C. T. Burton
J. ©. Wood
Cable St
W. T. Kemp
P. J. Fee
Carrie Mitchell
Dewey Cox
Winston Man
Stephen’s Studio
No. Main St
Kodak
Fotal Resources
United States Treasury
Stacey W. Wade
State of North Carolina
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A
T. & D. Railroad
Denton Railroad
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