Thomas Exalted Ruler Of Local Elks
M. Thomas, local salesman and an Elk for years, was elected exalted ruler of High Point Elks Lodge 1155 BPOE at the annual election Friday night. He succeeds Coke Cecil and will appoint other officers soon. A furniture market for High Point is favored for January 1947, but material shortages and army vacancy notices may limit supplies and delay new lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gibson
J. E. Lyon
W. J. Jordan
Grand Lodge
Thomas
Coke Cecil
Elks
Gibsonville Youth Wins 4 H Club Egg Contest
Gibsonville 4 H club member Paul Wagoner won first prize at a Sears Roebuck sponsored egg show in Greensboro earning 15 dollars. Second went to Lee Pegg of Colfax and third to Nancy Pritchett of Monticello. Judges included Guilford county poultry specialists and Emma Lee Sackwell and others from Gibsonville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wagoner
Gibsonville
Greensboro
Lee Pegg
Colfax
Nancy Pritchett
Monticello
Henry Blair
Oak View School
Emma Lee
Charles Robert Sackwell
Betsy
Cecilia Mae Wagoner
Nellie Fryer
McLeansville
Ruby Clapp
Nathaniel Green
Billy Rroll
Jamestown
John Hayworth
Oakcee
Polly Lambeth
Gail C. F. Parrish
T. T. Brown
Guilford County
Farmer's Market
Fresh paint dangers to cattle warn vets in Chicago
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns farmers to keep cattle away from freshly painted barns or fences until dry. Cows often lick paint and poison themselves, causing hundreds of livestock losses each year.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association
Scouts Plan Jamboree And Preliminaries
Uwharrie council scoutmasters finalize plans for the first council jamboree with five district preliminaries on April. Winners in each district will advance to the council jamboree at Camp Uwharrie on May 11, with 1,500 scouts expected to participate. District jamborees for Negro troops set for April 26, council jamboree in Lexington on May 10. Planning committee names listed for High Point Thomasville Lexington Rowan Davie districts.
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Uwharrie Council
Camp Uwharrie
Lexington
High Point
Odell Brown
Charles Young
H. M. Chadwick
Thomasville
R. B. Carpenter
A. L. Elliott
H. G. Early
George Poole
B. C. Philpott, Jr
Melvin Young
Tyler Freeman
Earnest Ham Linton
Rowan Jim Nichols
Hoyle Ellenberg
George Schott
Murray Wagner
Davie
C. L. Isley
Cat caretaker bequest in Cumberland County
Abbie J. Shank leaves a $7500 cat caretaker fund to George Shupp of Allen Township Cumberland County. He must care for her cat through its nine lives as specified in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
George Shupp
Abbie J. Shank
Allen Township
Cumberland County
City Court collections total $3320 for last week
High Point municipal court processed about four to five hundred cases in the past week adding 3320 to the city treasury in fines and costs. Friday and Monday dominated revenue with speeding and drunkenness offenses driving most fines. alimony and misc brought 2315.35, for a weekly total of 635.35.
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High Point Municipal Court
Guilford Superior Court
Present Plant On E Russell Scheduled For Enlargement
A capital fund drive for a new YMCA building will expand the present East Russell Street facility. The drive, led by Wasan Elle, begins in May with a goal of 327000 to reach a total of 457000, adding a gym, exercise rooms, handball courts, kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, dormitories for 78 men, and a health club. The project aims to attract hundreds more boys and men, expand programs, and strengthen character development in High Point.
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YMCA
Wasanelle
East Russell Street
Ymca Board of Directors
Rochelle
Oura
High Point
Aelief
Ess
Clubs Cooperate In Growing Of Hybrid Corn In County
The Commonwealth Agricultural Society enlists Rotary Kiwanis Cooperative American Business and Lions clubs to promote hybrid corn. Seed will be provided by the society and fertilizer by civic clubs for selected farmers. P M Davis to obtain two bushels of hybrid corn split into 16 one gallon packages. A meeting on April 9 will finalize details with County Agent J L Waggoner speaking on the crop.
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The
Commonwealth Agricultural Society
Rotary
Kiwanis, Cooperative
American Business
Lions
P. M. Davis
J. L. Waggoner
City Has Growing List of Aviation Enthusiasts
Ralph Crocker, manager of the Greensboro High Point airport, and John Spencer of Fraley field describe a rising interest in aviation in High Point. Veterans and civilians alike pursue flight, with private pilots joining clubs at Fraley field and continuing aviation beyond wartime service.
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High Point
Ralph Crocker
John Spencer
Crocker
Greensboro-High Point
Hawthorne Flying Service
Tee
Furniture City
John Strations
Fraley Field
Sam
Air Corps
Yellow City
Main Street
Power Company
Fire Department
Cleanup Week Set to Start in High Point on April 8
Cleanup week in High Point begins April 8 as city council designates the period and Fire Chief E K Ingram, appointed chair, predicts one of the most successful campaigns in years. Officials will meet to form committees for collection and planning as preparations proceed. Ingram notes residents look forward to cleaning attics garages and cellars with pickup arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Divorce Actions Filed in Municipal Court
Two civil divorce actions were filed in the municipal court clerk s office: Leslie Simpson versus Willie Mae Simpson and Ruth F Jarrell versus John William Jarrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Court Clerk's Ofice
Leslie Simpson
Willie Mae Simpson
Ruth F. Jarrell
John William Jarre
Pittsburgh Millionaire Left Idle Cars in Garage
The evidence shows Thomas A. Cleland, a Pittsburgh millionaire, favored trolleys and trains. Two 1919 model cars in his garage had under 275 miles each and bore 1924 plates when opened recently. a 1923 newspaper lay on one seat, suggesting little use that year.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Thomas A. Cleland
Cleland
City Agrees To Use Of Fibre Pipe In Homes
City building inspector approves fiber conduit for sewage. chamber of commerce housing committee studies building code to speed veteran home construction. A special Monday meeting at 12:15 at the Sheraton will hear a survey on veterans wishing to build or buy, review material sources, and discuss code changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Su Ee
Recce
Citizens Buy New Equipment For Caddies At High Point
The High Point municipal golf course recreates program for boys led by Al Gerring gains local support. Citizens fund growing, PTA officials plan national magazine feature, and the pool has reached 75 dollars with more donations expected for new caddie gear.
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High Point
al Gerring
PTA
Gerring
Library Wins Big With 1000 Books Checked Out In Four Days
The city library reports more than 1,000 visitors in the first four days at the new location plus 40 new members and 20 re-registrations. Overdue books may be returned during March 25 to 30 without charges. afterward, fines resume. Librarian Elizabeth Gurley urged return of long overdue items as staff catalogues new acquisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gurley
Miss Gurley
High Point Eyes More Industrial Sites by Rezoning
Mayor Earl N. Phillips urges rapid rezoning of city land to add industrial sites and attract business after several firms passed over High Point for lacking suitable locations. He cites city-owned parcels, including a 26 acre tract near Ward and Silk streets, as prime industrial potential and notes council may act without owner petitions. The plan calls for fast public process and a coordinated effort led by Kirkman and the planning committee to avoid delays and stagnation.
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Tamboiling
Earl N. Phillips
High Point
Phillips
Florida
Ward and
Silk Streets
Planning and Zoning Commission
Kirkman
O. Arthur Kirkman
Planning
Iau
Cais
Chamber of Commerce
Grand ‘Rapids
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Baer
Russell Street
J. M. Thomas
Army
St. Louis
CATS
E. Russell
ED Lewis
Enterprise
City
Frances Parkinson Keyes
Edward F. Murphy
Robert Wilder
Anya Seton
Erich Maria Remarque
Daphne du Maurier
Elizabeth Metzger Howard
John P. Marquand
Evelyn Waugh
Florence M. Bauer
Peter Bowman
Emilie Loring
Lucy Agnes Hancock
Breford Scott
Max Brand
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