City Faces Uncertain Outcome in Power Case Appeal
High Point awaits North Carolina Supreme Court action on rehearing of a case contesting Duke Power’s injunction against a nearly six million dollar power development. City officials note potential paths forward including new resolutions or possible injunction violations. Guilford Superior Court continues to enforce the injunction.
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High Point
North Carolina Supreme Court
Duke Power Company
Jones
Guilforduperior
W. P. Wl
Wesley Memorial To Present Play A Brand Plucked From The Burning
The Wesley Fellowship class will stage A Brand Plucked From The Burning detailing John Wesley life at Wesley Memorial church at 7:39. The synopsis traces scenes from 1707 to 1791 including Holy Club at Oxford and the Aldersgate moment with music and a final organ piece.
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John Wesley
Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Fellowship
Samuel Wesley
Holy Club
Oxford
Ace Savannah
Place
London
Aldersgate Meeting House
Charles Wesley
Jesus
Campaign Is Given Lusty Send-Off By Scouts
Local Boy Scouts registered a record 1 210 entrants for two City Beautiful contests, far surpassing the prior high of about 800. Under Exec Bunn W Hackney Jr the drive covered all city sections and drew strong support from firms along Main Street.
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Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
R. R. Blackburn
Hackney
Gardner
J. A Gawthrop
North Carolina
Main Street
High Point
Better Homes
Raleigh
City Beautiful
Boy Scouts
Wesley Memorial Church
Pickett Cotton Mill
First Presbyterian
Troop 6
East Green
Ex-service Men Urged to Register as Veterans
Commander E A Whidden of the local post of Veterans of Foreign Wars urged all ex service men to visit the North Carolina State Employment Service office this week and register as veterans. He stressed registration with the Employment Service.
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E. A. Whidden
Veterans of Foreign Wars
North Carolina State Employment Service
Whidden
Green Street Baptist Church Cites Impressive Record Of Development
A historical sketch details Green Street Baptist Church in High Point. from 1897 formation of Southeast Baptist Mission to 1926 move into a new building. growth from 31 charter members to 1,200. Names include J A Clinard R C Charles O N Richardson C C Muse N W Beeson A J Dodamead D H Parnell M L Kestler J M Hilliard Dr J B Richardson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street Baptist Church
J. A. Clinard
R. C. Charles
O. N. Richardson
C. C. Muse
N. W. Beeson
A. J. Dodamead
D. H. Parnell
Green Street
Mangum Avenue
A. Clinard
Richardson
M. L. Kestler
First Baptist Church
Southeast Baptist Mission
W. H. Copple
B. L. Lambeth
A. E. Primm
J. H. Wilson
Mary Kestler
T. F. Davis
J. M. Hillard
Railway Track Near Completion In Grade Crossing Project
Contractors expect to finish the railway track this week as ballast is spread and ties laid for an operating line through the cut. The first span of the Wrenn street bridge is taking form with a center pier erected, while A H Guion and company continues other structural work for the state highway and public works commission.
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W. E. Stribling
Frank T. Miller
Southern Railway Company
Wrenn Street Bridge
A. H. Guion and Company
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Dalton Street
Funeral Services for Detroit Man George W. Taylor
Funeral services for George W. Taylor of Detroit Michigan will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Fairfield He was found fatally wounded near Danbury North Carolina Wednesday morning He is survived by his widow Lula and four children Margaret J D Grace and Evelyn all of Detroit one brother Tom Taylor of near Winston Salem and one sister Mrs Cora Cook of Wallburg The body is at the brother's home near Winston Salem He was the son of the late Jules and Sarah Durham Taylor.
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George W. Taylor
Detroit
Mich
Fairfield Church
Taylor
Danbury
N. C
Lula Taylor
Margaret
J. D
Grace
Evelyn
Tom Taylor
Winston-Salem
Cora Cook
Wallburg
Winston- Salem
Mr. Taylor
Jules and
Sarah Durham Taylor
W O W Degree Team Organized at Camp No 62
Claude Ty Holcomb was elected captain of the uniformed rank degree team of Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World during a dinner meeting to organize. James Ellington was named secretary treasurer and C T Yarborough first sergeant. The group plans a monthly dutch dinner and aims for 18 members at the next gathering with a Tuesday night meeting set for 7 30.
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Claude
Ty) Holcomb
Camp No
James W. Ellington
C. T. Yarborough
Holcomb
W.O.W
W.O.W. Lodge
Union Hill Students Named to Honor Roll
Union Hill school releases honor roll for the sixth scholastic month listing pupils by grade. First grade: Dorothy Simpson Jeryl Hughes Eugene Staley Rachael Elaine Kennedy Rossie Gardner. Second grade: Shirley Chilton Carolyn Davis Ethel May Hill Helen Wall Patsy Mae Murphy Dallas Beck. Third grade: Norma Jean Hollingsworth Wanda Solomon. Fourth grade: June Anna Wilson Rebecca Raper Bettie Jo Chilton Frances Branson. Fifth grade: Jean Slate Holton Virginia Laughlin Doris Misenheimer Cynthia Smith Dorothy Wilson. Sixth grade: Helena Upshaw. Seventh grade: Carol Raper Eloise Robbins Helen Pierce.
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Union Hill School
Dorothy Simpson
Jeryl Hughes
Eugene Staley
Rachael Elaine Kennedy
Rossie Gardner
Shirley Chilton
Carolyn Davis
Ethel May Hill
Helen Wall
Patsy Mae Murphy
Dallas Beck
Norma Jean Hollingsworth
Wanda Solomon
June Anna Wilson
Rebecca Raper
Bettie Jo Chilton
Frances Branson
Jean Slate Holton
Virginia Laughlin
Doris Misenheimer
Cynthia Smith
Dorothy Wilson
Helena Upshaw
Carol Raper
Eloise Robbins
Helen Pierce
Employment Office Reports 58 Placed This Week
The North Carolina State Employment Service office announced 58 workers placed during the past week. Of these, 39 entered private industry and 19 went to public work, according to Manager J. A. Gawthrop.
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North Carolina State Employment Service
J. A. Gawthrop
Fish Fry Brings Woodmen of the World Camp Together
Thomasville camp No. 206 Woodmen of the World held a Friday night fish fry in the hall. Members enjoyed an informal gathering and social time after the meal in Thomasville on March 19.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Camp
Woodmen of the World
Utica Singers To Present Program At High Point Church
The Utica Jubilee Singers from Utica Normal and Industrial Institute will perform at First Methodist Protestant church, High Point, Sunday March 27 at 7 30 PM. Admission is charged. The group known for preserving Negro folk music has toured nationally and internationally and is famed for spirituals like Hush Somebody's Calling My Name Go Down Moses Deep River River Stay Away From My Door and Rise Shine Give God the Glory.
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Utica
Utica Normal and
America
United States
Local Resident Placed Under $100 Peace Bond
R. F. Alderman of Thissell Street was ordered to post a $100 peace bond for six months after Magistrate C. C. Muse found extenuating circumstances in the case brought by his wife Alma Alderman who cited threats to her safety. The magistrate noted genuine fear but proceeded to a nominal bond to ensure peace.
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R. F. Alderman
Thissell Street
Alderman
Alma Alderman
C. C. Muse
Muse
Justice of the Peace
Louis Untermeyer to Speak at Local College Monday
New York poet and critic Louis Untermeyer will address High Point college in Roberts Hall Monday evening at 8 15. Vera Idol notes his prestige as a leading critic and author of the Anthology of Modern American and British Poetry. Untermeyer jokes about his non graduation and notes his prolific career before age fifty, while the college touts him as the most famous figure scheduled for the lecture course.
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Louis Untermeyer
New York
High Point College
Roberts’ Hall
Vera Idol
Mr. Untermeyer
Untermeyer
Wreck Fatal To Thomasville Man
Thomasville man J William Westmoreland 66 dies from injuries after his car left the road and hit a fence near the Lexington Water Works. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Survived by wife six daughters three sons a brother two half brothers and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 4 30 oclock with burial in Unity Chapel Cemetery.
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Thomasville
J. William Westmoreland
City Memorial Hospital
Lexington Water Works
Mr Westmoreland
Thomanville
J. F.N. Westmoreland
Standard Chair Company
Royal Arcanium Lodge
Dais Overcash
Westmoreland
Tom McCain
Stencil Moore
Re. B Smith
Cigtas Hughe
Ruth
Beanestmoreland
John
Jack
Joe Westmoreland
Thurston Westmoreland
Lexington
L. M. Westmoreland
Trinity Methodist Epiccopal Church
A. C. Kennedy
Unity
Bedford named agency for Essoburner here
C G Bedford of Bedford Sales appointed sales representative for Essoburner in Bedford. Burner manufactured by Standard Oil. Bedford serves High Point while installation servicing and fueling handled by Standard Oil engineers.
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C. G. Bedford
Bedford Sales Company
Essoburner
Yesteray
Standard Oil Company
Bedford
High Point
Statewide Singing Meeting to Be Held in High Point
The Piedmont Singers Association will host a statewide singing convention at High Point Senior High School auditorium on Sunday April 24 from 12 45 pm to 4 30 pm. J W Johnson of High Point directs an afternoon of quartets choruses and groups from across the state with no admission fee. Local groups and many well known performers including the Fonssett Quartet and Frederick Trio will perform.
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Piedmont Singers Association
High Point Senior High School
J. W. Johnson
High Point
Johnson
Sing
Ers
Fonsett
Piedmont
Hartford
Greensboro
Central Carolina
Hemp
Evangeliade
Thomasville
Clover Leaf
Durham
Pine Grove
Kerbersville
Smith Sisters
Colfax
Frederick
Johnny Frederick
Vickery Girls
Sedgefield
Holt
Asheboro
V. O. Fossett
Berrier
Lexington
Thomas
Liberty
Mrs. W. C. Watson Named President For Auxiliary
Leonard K. Baker of Richmond elected president of Charter 46 of the Hotel Greet ers of America at a Sheraton gathering. New officers include W. Charles Watson of High Point as first vice president and Garland Bell of Norfolk as second vice president.
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Leonard K. Baker
Richmond, Va
Charter 46
Hotel Greeters of America
Sheraton Hotel
W. Charles Watson
High Point
Garland Bell
Norfolk
C. H. Guy
Elizabeth City
Carol Daniels
Danville
North Carolina
Virginia
Babers
Baber
C. L. Coppering
Statesville
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Daniel Crawford
Ed Wallheau
New York
Bill Jennings
Watson
Auxiliary
Alfred Burgess
Fayetteville
Esther Garriss
Richmond
Sister Mary Clemmer
Staungon
Barnie Harris
Bettingfield
Raleigh
Leonard Baker
Carl Daniels
Cornell Williams
Virginia Beach
Grace Marie
Durham
Charles Watson
Ted Barrow
Charter 54
Baker
Barrow
Sheraton
Foscue Print Wins Popularity Vote in City Exhibit
Henry Foscue's Avenue of Oaks won the most popular print in the city Photographic Print display with over 800 votes cast during the week. The exhibit remains open today from 1 pm to 6 pm, admission free, and other top images include My Daughter by Howard Marsh Low Tide and Shirley by Stanley V Taylor Fire by Ecclese D Everhart. Plans for the first annual North Carolina Photographic Print Exhibition will be held in High Point May 17 under the High Point Camera Club.
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Avenue of Oaks
Henry Foscue
Howard Marsh
Shirley
Stanley V. Taylor
Ecclese D. Everhart
North Carolina
High Point Camera Club
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Dav Ni
Green Street Church
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Jamestown Church
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W. A. White, Jr
Jamestown School
C. EB. Frazier
Hk. M. Cowan
Salvation Army
High Point Boys’ Club
Cowan
G. W. Fink
Horace Haworth
Harry Bundy
Frederick Trio
Ty Holcomb
Union Hill
Utica Singers
William Westmoreland
W. C. Watson
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