Firemen and Police Exam Notices Move Forward in City
Civil service officials announced fire department exams start at 9 this morning and police exams set for 9 next Tuesday. Competitive tests to fill vacancies will be held April 12 at the Junior High School with new applications required. Over 300 applicants may be notified if they changed address. all participants face a six month probation. Captain W H Long and his brother Captain Ruffin Long were among the first examined.
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Police Department
Civil Service Commission
Buildig
Fev
Ady
Tomorow
Ed H. Smith
Ommission
M. Knox
Police
Association of International Police Chiefs
United States Civil Service
Fire Departments
W. H. Long
Ruffin Long
London's Sewers Reach Over Six Hundred Miles
London’s sewer system spans more than 600 miles, reflecting a vast network built to drain, organize, and manage waste across the city. The figure highlights the scale of infrastructure underpinning urban sanitation and public health.
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London
Merit system to be established for North Carolina Employment Service
The North Carolina State Employment Service plans merit examinations on April 16 and 17 in eight cities for several supervisory and staff positions. Successful candidates receive a qualification certificate. exams do not grant Civil Service status, but aid future appointments under Civil Service-like conditions. R. Mayne Albright urges broad participation to advance the service amid expanding Social Security programs.
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North Carolina
State One Inn
Raleigh
Tony
State Employment Service
Asheville
Charlotte
Edenton
Greensboro
Kinston
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
R. M. Grumann
Chapel Hill
U.S. Employment Service
Washington
Civil Service Examinations
R. Mayne Albright
Infringement Of Contract Charged In Suit For $500
Ben Godfrey filed suit in High Point municipal court seeking $500 from D B Kidd for alleged breach of a February 22 1937 contract. Godfrey moved to a defendant owned farm to work on a share basis then left March 4 1937 and asserts later actions breached the agreement.
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Ben Godfrey
High Point
D. BE. Kidd
Seeking 15000 Damages In Alleged Hurt Case
Vail sues BR Vatlie and Gannts in municipal court for 15000 dollars claiming permanent injuries after walking into a sidewalk obstruction on Edgedale Drive September 24 1936. He says contractors built a barrier during concrete work causing the injury and that varicose veins will be permanent.
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V. BR. Vatlie
R. B. Gantt
Fila Gantt
Edgedale Drive
Wall
Vail
Hospital Staff Meeting At Burrus Memorial
Burrus Memorial hospital to hold monthly staff meeting Friday night at the hospital. Dr. O B Bonner will review 46 000 tonsillectomies and present pictures titled Subtotal Gastrectomy The Latzsko Extraperitoneal Cesarean Section and Modified Mikulicz Operation.
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Burrus Memorial Hospital
O. B. Bonner
Chicago Produce Butter and Egg Prices Report
Chicago March 25 butter prices rise to 23 1 4 cents for fresh graded firsts in cars under 24 cents retail. current receipts 22 1 2. storage packed extras 25 1 4. No butter or egg market tomorrow.
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Chicago
Plan to Renam e Streets Begins in High Point
A committee appointed by the High Point Real Estate board started work on renaming streets to improve location of houses and ease navigation. Henry V. Koonts chairs with E. C. Cridlebaugh and Paul Sanders. They will consult civic groups and report back with recommended procedures to the planning and zoning commission.
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High Point Real Estate Board
Cumlille
Neagegday
Henry V. Koonts
E. C. Cridlebaugh
Paul Sanders
City Planning and Zoning Commission
High Point
Jones Street
Ferndale
Parkway
Sunday Street
Hillcrest Drive
Koonts
Koonts and White
Cridlebaugh
The
Atlantic Insurance and Realty Company
Sanders
Curtis Smithdeal, Realtor
Republicans name Dowdy to head city campaign
D. A. Dowdy, a longtime Republican leader, was named chairman of the Republican townships executive committee at a Emerywood Country club meeting. A full city ticket is expected, with Dowdy arranging campaign managers. E. A. Wright remains vice chairman. No primary is planned for the party.
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Dowdy
D. A. Dowdy
Republican Townships
Emerywood Country Club
A. Coke Cecil
Republican Party
E. A. Wright
Biblical Drama at First Methodist Protestant Church
The First Commandment biblical drama will be staged at First Methodist Protestant Church on March 30 and 31. Rev. J. C. Madison portrays Moses with Rev. Herman Yakley as Aaron and Dr. G. I. Humphreys Sr. as the grandfather. Numerous named actors join in this period production with authentic costumes and lighting.
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Moses
J. C. Madison
Herman Yakley
Aaron
Helen
G. I. Humphreys, Jr
Malaciah
J. O. MecKeithan
Kohath
Wilburn Rennin
Joseph
William Barnhouse
G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
Grandfather
Robert Andrews
Aubrey Walley
Harley Ingold
Charles Craven
Samuel Biggs
Hebron Cable
Ree Campbell
Ralph Brewer
Reginald Hinshaw
William Ferree
A. J. Koonce, Jr
J. B. Garlington
F. R. Allman
Joe Gray
Ann Allman
Norma Graham
J. R. Meredith
Henry Ferree
Dorothy Dean Davis
Rosalie Andrews
Zeb Warner
Billy Wall
Ross Davis
C. H. Spencer
Whitie Surratt
Stout Sues For Absolute Divorce From Dollie Crawford Stout
Clifford V. Stout files in High Point municipal court for absolute divorce from Dollie Crawford Stout alleging marriage on February 17 1935 and separation since March 1 1935 with more than two years of separation as the grounds.
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Clifford V. Stout
High Point
Dollie Crawford Stout
Poot-Washing Tonight At Shady Grove Church
The Shady Grove church of the Living God hosts a foot washing service this evening at 7:30 led by Rev. W. M. Hicks. The public is invited to attend.
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Shady Grove Church
China as a land of mystery noted by Kirkman
O Arthur Kirkman spoke to the Royal Arcanum on his travels in China and Japan. He described China as heavily armed and mobilized and argued that soil conservation lessons from four thousand years of erosion work could guide American land use.
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China
O. Arthur Kirkman
Royal Arcanum
Mr. Kirkman
Mrs. Kirkman
Orient
Japan
America
Kirkman
Passover Services Begin Friday at Local Synagogue
Passover services will begin Friday evening at 7 o'clock at the local synagogue. Rabbi H. B. Wernick will officiate as announced today.
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H. B. Wernick
Rites Held for Elbert W Peele
Funeral services for Elbert Walter Peele World War veteran were held at Mt. Vernon Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 officiated by Rev J W Grace. J Gurney Briggs and Mr and Mrs David T Yow sang hymns with Forrest H Murray at the piano Pallbearers chosen from Veterans of Foreign Wars post 619. Post officers conducted grave services and post bugler F E F L Proctor sounded Taps as the casket was lowered.
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Elbert Walter Peele
Park Street
Mt. Vernon M. E
J. W. Grace
Ward Street M. E
J. Gurney Briggs
David T. Yow
Jesus
Annual Three Hour Good Friday Service Totals Observance
Two religious events mark Good Friday in High Point and nearby Cedar Grove. Funeral services for Mrs. Ade line Dickens were held at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. C. N. Royal officiating and a mixed quartet performing. The Cedar Grove interment followed beside her husband. In High Point, a citywide three hour service at First Baptist Church features multiple ministers, readings, and ten speakers from the local congregations, led by Rev. J. Clay Madison and concluding with hymns and sermons on the seven phrases from the cross.
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Adeline Dickens
Cedar Grove
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Ethel Samuels
Mabel Blakely
Paul Koonts
Ray Cross
West Bay Street
Argie Wood
Isle of Somewhere
Chas. M. Gueth
George Memory
G. C. Howard
A. G. Memory
C. V. Shankle
L. M. Walker
High Point
First Baptist Church
J. Clay Madison
First Methodist Protestant Church
A. B. Conrad
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Luetheran Church
Edw. Suits
Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
E. H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
P. S. Kennett
High Point College
Paradise
Tom A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
O. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Unique Loyalty service at North Hamilton Street Church
The Church of Christ on North Hamilton Street will hold a special Sunday night service at 7 30 as its ten week Loyalty campaign starts. J D Fairchild will address What Sin Causes the Greatest Sadness In the World and a Testament will be given to the first correct answer.
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Hamilton Street
Church of Christ
J. D. Fairchild
Fairchild
Messace
Christ
Holy Communion Service Tonight at Wesley Memorial
The Holy Week candlelight service at Wesley Memorial Church features Dr. E. H. Blackard officiating at 7 30 p m. About 120 people planning to unite with the church on Easter will partake at the first tables. The rite mirrors the Last Supper with music, a communion address, and candlelit ambiance.
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Wesley Memorial Church
E. H. Blackard
Nurses Cooks Maids Sought by City Employment Office
Mrs. Irene W Price manager of the local office of the North Carolina State Employment Service said requests have come in for practical nurses cooks and general maids. Out of town sources seek speeder operators slubber tenders carpenters and draftsmen. Interested persons should contact the Employment Service.
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Irene W. Price
North Carolina
Oxygen gear boosts ascent to ten miles for airmen and climbers
An apparatus supplying oxygen enables airmen and climbers to reach ten miles, far beyond the four miles achievable without it, expanding high altitude operation potential.
Frances Isabel Hill 19 Dies After Illness in Thomaston
Frances Isabel Hill aged 19 died at her High Point route two home after a three year illness. She is survived by Mr and Mrs Eula Hill and grandmother Mrs Arthur Mendenhall of Thomaston. Funeral at Prospect M E Church tomorrow at 2 pm with interment in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Frances Isabel Hill
High Point
Eula Hill
Arthur Mendenhall
Prospect M. E. Church
Last rites held for Mrs. Sarah Bell Kinney at Midway
Mrs. Sarah Bell Kinney died at her home in Midway early Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Midway M. E. church with pallbearers Harold Walter Jones Jr Kimball Johnson C F Eller Belvin Eller all grandsons. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Sarah Bell Kinney
Midway
Midway M. FE
Harold
Walter
G. E. Jones
Kimball Johnson
C. F. Eller
Belvin Eller
Church of Living God Plans Easter Service and Program
The Church of the Living God announces a special Easter service and all day program on Sunday. G C Collins of Thomasville will lead the service and the public is invited to attend.
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G. c. Collins
Thomasville
The
Church of the Living Re
Moravian College Registrar to Address Alumni
George D. Turner registrar of Moravian College Bethlehem Pa will address alumni here March 31 as part of college activities in Winston Salem.
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Winston-Salem
George D. Turner
Moravian College
Bethlehem
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Old Rugged Cross
C. M. Royal
Hoy L. Fesperman
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
J. D Williams
Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
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Church of Living God
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