Three Injured in Auto Accident on Greensboro Road
Three prominent eastern North Carolinians were injured when a Greensboro High Point bus struck a Buick sedan near Ridge's store beyond High Point college. Miss Eloise Bardin Miss Margaret Banks and Nathan Anderson, all from Wilson, were treated. none faces serious injury.
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Greensboro-High Point
Ridge’s
High Point College
Eloise Bardin
Margaret Banks
Nathan Anderson
Wilson
Bardin
Mr. Anderson
High Point Hospital
Miss Banks
Guilford General
Miss Mardin
Greensboro High Point
D. W. Elliott
Capps
Anderson
Greensboro
High Point
Miss Bardin
Randolph Book Club Meets at Mrs Moring Home
Asheboro society members gathered at the home of Mrs W H Moring for an engaging Randolph Book Club meeting. Mrs Wm CC Hammer spoke on Red Hill the Home of Patrick Henry and Mrs John K Wood presented The Ashley River and Its Gardens. The program featured piano solos by Mrs Hilker and a hostess power feature with gifts from Miss Julia.
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W. H. Moring
Randolph Book Club
Wm. CC
Hammer
Red Hill
Patrick Henry
John K. Wood
Ashley River
Club Guests Share Games And Prizes At Teas And Bridge
Washington hosts hosted a bridge afternoon with thorns sister of the hostess among the guests Mrs Kemp Alexander Mrs Henry Robins Mrs Ralph Hilker and Mrs W A Coffin joined Miss Eiger Richardson winning the club prize and Mrs Curry Loftin the visitors prize both decks of cards A salad course tea and sandwiches were served Mrs Shafter Ferree entertained at Park Street with four tables of play and prizes. The Woman's club met at the school auditorium with Mrs B F Brittain presiding reports were read department chairmen spoke on park hut plans milk inspection library needs and club work. The music department offered selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiger Richardson
Health and Welfare Department
Hilker
Wm. C Hammer
Lee Versus Beeson Hardware Case Decided by Jury
Greensboro March 24 The superior court has been tied up in a damage suit with U Drive It as plaintiff. The jury ruled Beeson Hardware of High Point owes Lee Company 542 dollars while Lee owes Beeson 126 dollars in the cross claim.
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Greensboro
Mar
U-Drive-It
George G. Lee Company
Beeson Hardware Company
High Point
Beeson Company
Lee Company
First hand Conditions in China Discussed
A report outlines direct assessments of living and working conditions in China, based on observers who describe daily life, economic constraints, and social dynamics within the country. The piece emphasizes firsthand perspectives and situational context rather than official statements.
First Hand China Conditions Reported at UNC Forum
Arthur Rugh national student secretary of the UMC A in China spoke at UNC detailing conditions in China after 25 years in the Orient. James Myers secretary of the industrial department of the federal council of churches was scheduled to deliver the principal address tonight.
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EL Hlw
China
University of North Carolina
Arthur Rugh
Orient
James Myers
Industrial Department
Federal Council of Churches
Boone Puts White Sox Outfield In Spotlight
Ike Boone collected four hits in five at bats as the White Sox crushed Wichita Falls 18 to 6. Chicago piled up 15 safeties behind him and, in a different game, the Goofs defeated the regulars 15 to 1 for their fifth win, highlighting a switch in team labels.
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F Boone
Chicago
Ike Boone
White Sox
Wichita Falls
Cubs
American export trade not exclusive to large firms
A report from the foreign commerce department of the chamber of commerce of the United States states that many export players are small companies. Large firms have advantages but are not uniquely superior. success comes from capability, not location, with Des Moines, Denver and Omaha cited as examples of distant, world‑wide exporters.
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Foreign Commerce Department
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Department
Mississippi
Des Moines
Denver
Omaha
Equator
Greenswich Meridian
Homeless People Assess Damages After Tombigbee Flood
Homeless residents in Pickens Greene and Sumter counties checked damage from a 75 square mile flood area after the Tombigbee River surged from its banks. Families were driven from homes and livestock and property losses are estimated well over a half million dollars. No deaths were reported.
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Work
Ala
Alabama
Pickens
Greene
Sumpter
German textile study group arrives in New York
Seventy two representatives of the German textile industry arrived in New York to study American spinner progress since World War I and to renew wartime relations. The delegation includes manufacturers engineers jobbers and distributors and will tour Detroit Chicago and major lake state New England and mid Atlantic cities.
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New York
Mar
Lake States
New England
mid-Atlantic Coast
Chicago
Detroit
Doctor Knute Houck Arrives in Albany Oregon
At Albany Oregon Dr Knute Houck formerly of Washington is staying at the home of his cousin Dr Dean Crowell He arrived three days ago according to Dr Crowell.
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Portland
Ore
Knute Houck
Washington
Dean Crowell
Albany
Crowell
Bearded Fate Supposed for Girls in Old English Superstition
An ancient English superstition holds that when both boys and girls are baptized at the font together, the boy must precede the girl or the girl risks growing a beard later in life. This belief reflects folk views on gender and innocence tied to baptismal rites.
Registration of motor vehicles in the United States in 1925
The report shows total registered motor vehicles in the United States reaching 22,273,643 for 1925, an increase of 2,044,618 from the previous year, underscoring rapid growth in automobile ownership.
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United States
Woman Suffrage Seven Years Old as 1927 Sees 122 Women Elected
The nation marks seven years of woman suffrage with 122 women forecast to join the legislatures of 34 states in 1927. This anticipation reflects growing female political participation and representation nationwide.
Public hearing on High Point Building Zone amendments
Citizens of High Point are notified of a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Tuesday night April 5 1927 at 8 p m to consider amendments to the Building Zone Ordinance. Proposals include reclassifying Montlieu and Forest corner to residence, extending North Main business boundary 150 to 180 feet north of Bain, and extending West Broad boundary 159 feet west of Lindsay to 159 feet west of Oakwood court. By order of the City Council R L Pickett city manager.
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High Point
Council Chamber
Howell Street
Bain Avenue
West Broad Street
Lindsay Street
Oakwood Court
City of High Peoint
R. L. Pickett
Cotton market in New Orleans opens with slight gains fading
The cotton market in New Orleans was quiet as traders waited for guidance. Early gains of 0 to 3 points slipped as fears rose that acreage reductions would be smaller than expected and hedge selling pushed May to 14.05, July to 14.20, and October to 14.30, down 8 or 9 points from the open and several points below yesterday's close.
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New Orleans
New York cotton opens steady then eases in March trade
The New York cotton market opened steady at unchanged to four points firmer as Liverpool cited, but southern and local selling aided by better weather pushed May from 14.19 to 14.04 and October from 14.48 to 14.41 in early trading. By hour’s end, prices showed a quiet but steady undertone with declines of 3 to 5 points on active positions. Cotton futures closed:
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New York
Liverpool
Potatoes Market Mixed as Shipments Run High
Chicago March 24 AP reports potato receipts 63 cars and on tracks 209 with total U S shipments 665. Supplies are liberal and trading slow while demand remains limited and prices steady. Wisconsin sacks round whites mostly 185 to 200 and Idaho sacks russets 270 to 295 with most 285 to 290.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
Foreign exchange rates mixed in New York market
The New York foreign exchanges showed varied quotes with Great Britain at 485 1 4 and 485 11 16 for cables, France at 391 1 4, Italy at 457 3 4, and Belgium 1389 1 4 among others. Cables and bank bills moved, Tokyo at 4918 3 4 and Shanghai 6050, with Montreal at 100.01 9-16.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho’ Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brasil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Grain prices fall to new season low on corn deliveries
CHICAGO March 24 All deliveries of corn sold down to a new season low price causing other grain to weaken. Cash corn demand showed little improvement and country offerings were a touch larger.
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Chicago
Ford Roadster Stolen From North Main Street
A Ford roadster owned by Sam H. Harris of the Tomlinson Chair company was reported stolen from in front of Mrs. J A Lindsay at 315 North Main Street. Harris parked the car opposite the Sheraton hotel at 6 PM and found it missing at 11 PM. Police have investigated but no clues were found.
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Sam H. Harris
Tomlinson Chair Company
J. A. Lindsay
North Main Street
Harris
Sheraton Hotel
Georgia Governor to Visit Greenslbor Today
Governor-elect L. G. Hardman of Georgia travels with Mrs. Hardman and a delegation of prominent Georgians to Greensboro for a visit to a North Carolina college and city attractions. The party includes Senator Burgin and Mrs., Dr. Abercrombie health officer, Dr. Land state education director, Senators Duncan and Patrick, and Representatives Hancock Russell and McClure.
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Greensboro
L. G. Hardman
Georgia
Homer Hancock
R. RR. Russell
C. M. McClure
Secret wedding of Harvey F. Rice and Mildred L. Russell
Harvey F. Rice and Mildred Lee Russell wed in Danville on November 3 and now reside with Rice's mother on Osborne Street. The ceremony was kept secret until recently. Rice works as a foreman at Knox Upholstery company in this city.
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Harvey F. Rice
Mildred Lee Russell
Danville
Mr. Rice
Osborne Street
Knox Upholstery Company
Little Girl Seeks Adoptive Home Amid Welfare Shelter
A young girl with brown eyes and blonde hair seeks a loving family as she stays at the board of public welfare. She is eager for education and a stable home and promises happiness to her future adopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Welfare
Newly Appointed Pointer Manager Arrives in High Point
Frank Kitchen, new manager of the Pointers, arrived in High Point and pledged a winning baseball club. He noted limited details for now but promised updates tomorrow and stressed strong hitters including Dan Boon and J Smith. Kitchen hinted at a 62 homer season standout joining the team.
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Frank Kitchen
Pointers
High Point
Mr. Kitchen
Dan Boon
J. Smith
High Point Opens Volleyball Clash With Greensboro Y
The High Point volleyball team meets Greensboro Y on the local YMCA court in a key state championship preview. High Point, buoyed by a prior win, relies on Bill Waynick John Raper and the setter trio Rochelle Everhart and Blair to pressure Greensboro’s defense.
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Greensboro
Waynick
Bill
John Raper
Rochelle
Everhart
Blair
Legion Post Meet 1 to Be Held Tonight
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion meets tonight at 7 45 at the legion hut on College street for a semi monthly session. Lewis Teague High Point corporation court judge and post member will give the principal address, with C A York also speaking. Ex servicemen are urged to attend as vital matters may be discussed. David T Yow will preside.
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Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Legion Hut
College Street
High Point
Lewis Teague
High Point Corporation Court
Post
C. A. York
Aix
Legion Organization
David T. Yow
Greene sues Phoenix Utility for 25000 in federal case
Spencer B Greene of Ashe County files a $25000 damage suit against Phoenix Utility Company the Connecticut concern. He alleges a heavy timber fell on him while working at a sub power station in Arcadia Florida injuring him and seeks damages. Counsel for Greene is T C Bowie.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
Spencer B. Greene
Ashe County
Phoenix Utility Company
Connecticut Concern
Greene
Arcadia
Florida
Wilkesboro
T. C. Bowie
Enthusiasm High in North Carolina Negro Quartet Meet
Enthusiasm grows for the first statewide negro male quartet contest to be held at the American Theater in High Point on Tuesday night May 2. The event, sponsored by the High Point chamber of commerce, will feature spiritual and secular songs with four prizes. Proceeds benefit public welfare through the Community Chest.
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North Carolina
American Theater
High Point Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Raleigh
New Bern
Fayetteville
Rocky Mount
Southern Open Lead Sees Emett French Top Early
Emmett French of Youngstown Ohio led the southern open early this afternoon at East Lake Country Club Atlanta with a score of 85 36 71. Jess Sweetser and a partner posted a 76.
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Preach
East Lake Country Club
Atlanta
Emmett French
Youngstown
Ohio
Jess Sweetser
Mrs Campbell Improving At Campbell Street Home
Mrs. L. Campbell, formerly seriously ill at her mother Mrs. J. C. Cross home 1018 Campbell street, is reported to be improving nicely today according to received notes.
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Campbell
L. Campbell
J. C. Cross
Campbell Street
Frank Wood to direct swimming at Camp Uwharrie
Wake Forest student Frank Wood will lead swimming and athletic programs for his fifth consecutive summer at Camp Uwharrie. He will be assisted by Robert Gold and Fred Thomas, both veterans of four summers. The camp will add equipment and Old Town canoes to expand activities and canoe tests for Scouts this summer.
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Frank Wood
Wake Forest College
Camp Uwharrie
Gordon A. Blair
Scout
Wood
Red Cross
Blair
Robert Gold
Woodberry Forest School
Fred Thomas
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A. C. Bardin
W. L. Banks
Hester
Sechrest
Asheboro Society
Bayes
Pai
Bayer
Mandy
LEE VS. Beeson Hardware
Grove’s
Nootcoer
Chigaso Grain
FORD
Greenslord
Kitchen
Legion Post
Spencer Greene
Phoenix CO
Belk-Stevens Co
el Fane
Wake Forest
N. C
Indiana
Syene
Howard Stanley
Mr. Lassiter
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