Miller Notified Council Ready To Talk Business On Crossing
City Manager E M Knox informed Henry W Miller of Southern Railway that the council is ready to discuss the High Point crossing menace. Miller is expected to visit for talks with officials. The plan favored is a mix of underpasses and overhead bridges, deemed the most feasible by a council majority and planning committee members.
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E. M. Knox
Henry W. Miller
Southern Railway Company
Miller
High Point
City Planning and Zoning Committee
How To Believe Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes
A North Carolina druggist advertises BC a fast relief remedy for headaches and various pains sold in 10¢ and 25¢ packages. The ad claims BC works in minutes, with no mood or after effects, and cites its multi-ingredient formula as superior to single drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Four Arrests In Twenty-Four Hours In High Point
High Point police reported four arrests between noon yesterday and noon today. Chief br. A McGhee said the figures show no crime outbreak and reflect steady policing. He praised the small number as a sign of good public safety and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Br. A. McGhee
McGhee
Zoning Committee Pushes Underpasses and Bridges Plan
The Southern favors starting a program of underpasses and overhead bridges once city officials agree. Councilmen lean toward the plan, while opponents promise a vigorous fight to the bitter end. City leaders argue tracks can be rerouted around the city with similar or lower costs.
Navy Speeds Up Enlistments To Replenish Fleets
The Navy Department orders faster enlistments due to lag in re enlistments and need for replacements for battle and scouting fleets arriving from winter maneuvers. R F Edmiston says the North and South Carolina district will enlist fifty men monthly starting July 1 to support next fiscal year.
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United States
Navy Department
R. F. Edmiston
Navy
North and
South Carolina
Paris Sees Few Second Hand Stores
The article notes rarity of second hand stores in Paris and most French cities due to government ownership of pawn shops.
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Paris
W. & M. Motor Co. Opens New Quarters on East High
The W. and M. Motor company moves to 214 216 East High street with a reconditioned, up to date garage. John F. Weber manages the firm formed two and a half years ago. A grand opening tomorrow night invites public inspection and promises special favors. The shop includes a brake testing machine washing lubri cating battery and electrical service paint shop and mechanical department. The garage will stay open day and night to handle emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High Street
W. and M. Motor Company
John F. Weber
Pageant Depicts Melting Pot Theme at Local High School
In a morning chapel pageant at the high school Miss Ann Whitener and Miss Elizabeth Lindsay staged episodes showing how globe peoples came to America and contributed to its life. Fifty students participated with Mary Bulla as Columbia and Floyd Adams narrating.
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America
Ann Whitener
Elizabeth Lindsay
Manual Arts and Drawing
Maurice C. Wilson
Floyd Adams
Mary Bulla
Columbia
Dr. Henry Louis Smith to keynote New Bern dinner
Dr. Henry Louis Smith of Greensboro will be guest of honor and main speaker at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in New Bern on March 28. William Lunn, local attorney, will serve as toastmaster.
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New Bern
Mar
Henry Louis Smith
Greensboro
Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam Lunn
Night school program gains Kiwanis support in High Point
Miss Eva Edgerton reports progress of local adult night schools with 111 enrolled since September and a year end projection above 400. Pupils study reading writing thrift health and citizenship while later tickets for a Washington trip are awarded for faithful attendance.
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Eva Eedgerton
High Point Kiwanis Club
Miss Edgerton
Edgerton
Emma Allen
Josey Vincannon
Ollie Witcher
W. T. Powell
Robert A. MecCuiston
S. Ll. Davis
Washington
Davis
J. Elwood Cox
C. L. Amos
J. E. Kirkman
Rh. O. Lindsay
A. E. Tate
Roy L. Smart
Publix-Saenger
High Point
West Palm Beach
Fla
Thomas L. Trott
Statesville
W. C. Wilkerson
Charlotte
Wade Marsh
Willis Johnson
A. T. Bowler
Greensboro
M. C. Loutt
Country Club
R. O. Lindsay
Elwood Hotel
E. T. Harrison
F. F. Dixon
Iowa Fears White Grub Infestation Hit Farms
The state college entomology department warns Iowa farmers to prepare for a heavy white grub worm infestation. The parasite prey on crops and could affect yields statewide.
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Iowa
Iowa City
State College Entomology Department
Right Idea Eight Year Old Denver Dolores Uses California Fig Syrup
A Raleigh mother Mrs L Quinn shares that her eight year old daughter Dolores benefits from California Fig Syrup. She uses the pure vegetable product since infancy to regulate digestion, cleanse bowels, and improve appetite. Doctors say it tones weak bowels and its fruity flavor remains popular.
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L. Quinn
Halifax St
Raleigh
N. C
Dolores
California
Ady
New Water Tank Planned For City At 154 Foot Height
City officials report agreement with fire underwriters on a new water tank to replace the 1899 structure off Prospect Street. The tank, 154 feet high with about 150000 gallon capacity, is expected to cost around 90000 dollars and begin soon. Each additional foot after 125 adds about 1000 dollars, and the tank will supply about 65 pounds of pressure to the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F E. M. Knox
J.P. Dishner
Water Department
New York
Knox
Fligh Point
Dishner
Prospect Street
Reeded Marshall opinion copy shown by Lee in North Carolina
A handwritten inscription of Chief Justice Marshall's 1819 Dartmouth versus Woodward opinion, copied as a printing like manuscript, is toured by Robert E. Lee to obtain signatures from NC lawyers for presentation to the North Carolina Supreme Court. The work spans 7500 words in two columns.
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Marshall
Dartmouth
State Supreme Court
Dartmouth College
Woodward
Daniel Webster
Robert E. Lee
Charleston
D. C
North Carolina Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Raleigh
Lee
South Carolina
High Point
City to Offer 1.59 Million in Bonds for Sale Soon
City Manager K Knox in New York reports he will ask the council to authorize selling 1.59 million dollars in bonds, with advertising to begin Monday afternoon. He favors a five percent interest rate, notes premiums could lower the rate, and plans include 1.9 million sewer bonds and 500 thousand school bonds in the next sale, with water bonds deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
K Knox
Knox
Raymond Head Dies in Lockport New York
Word reached here of the death in Lockport New York yesterday of Raymond Head four year old son of Mr and Mrs R L Head former residents of this city His condition had been listed as serious since his operation for mastoiditis on March 11 Blood poisoning followed the operation
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Lockport
N. Y
Raymond Head
Head
Indian Minister Visits City on World Tour
Rev W C Fleming a Presbyterian pastor from Colombo Ceylon India on vacation visits John C Abels Roland Park with whom he worked in India. Fleming landed in San Francisco last December after travel from New York via the Panama Canal and has already seen Australia and New Zealand. he will proceed to Montreal and then England.
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W. C. Fleming
Colombo
Ceylon
India
John C. Abels
Roland Park
Fleming
San Francisco
Australia
New Zealand
Montreal
England
New York
Panama Canal
First Westward Railroads Observe 100th Founding Anniversary
The two earliest railroads west of the Alleghenies celebrate a century since their founding with observed ceremonies and commemorative events marking the milestone.
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Alleghenies
Danderine Hair Care Promise for Dandruff Relief
A promotional piece touts Danderine as a simple method to combat dandruff and improve hair health. It claims widespread use by stage and screen professionals, promises soothed and toned scalp, reduced flaking, and longer, shinier hair with regular brushing and application.
Former resident passes in California
Miss Ardenia Coleman Maffoon wife of the late Rev W J Laffoon died at 2 15 a m in Tulare County Hospital Visalia California The 67 year old had lived in California for 20 years and was a native of Yadkin County She had lived in High Point six years and her husband served Baptist churches in Davidson and Randolph counties Surviving are son J P Laffoon and another son Raymond Laffoon and daughter Mrs Ralph P Isley all in California Six grandchildren Funeral arrangements were not learned and services likely Sunday
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Ardenia Coleman Maffoon
W. J. Laffoon
Tulare County Hospital
Visalia
California
J. P. Laffoon
Creative Print Shop
College Street
Yadkin County
Davidson
Randolph
Laffoon
Raymond, Laffoon
Ralph P. Isley
Monkey born on Saint Patrick's Day christened Patrick
In Asheville on Saint Patrick's Day a city zoo monkey born that day will be christened Patrick. Zoo keepers announced the name choice linking the birthday to the holiday.
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Asheville
Mar
Patrick
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New Quarters
Dr. Smith
Model
Clinard Electric Company
Aiwanians
Eva Edgerton
Schwab Tate Airing Company
East Broad St
Lockport, N. Y
Moore's Book Store
Louis F. Voorhees
Greenway Drive
Calif
Ardenia Coleman Laffoon
Caroline Coal and Wood
Caroline Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory St
Chichesters
Ci Cheeters
United States ‘Treasury
Stacey W. Wade
State of North Carolina
High Point Perpetual Building
The
Commercial National Bank
V. A
Gibbs
Piedmont Grocery
East Green Street
Overcash
E. Wash. St
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