High Point Easter observances span services and travel
High Point plans Easter sunrise service at 6 30 am on the city lot between the Chamber of Commerce and First Baptist church, with backup at First Methodist if needed. Citizens will attend Moravian observances in Winston Salem, shop closures, dances at the Country Club, and holidays across schools and offices.
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Baptist
Christ
High Point Christian Endeavor Union
Chamber of Commerce
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Protestant
North Main Street
J. C. Madison
High Point College
Ira Hensley
First Baptist Sunday School
First M. P
Judge Hayes to address High Point Bar meeting in March
Judge Hayes formerly of North Wilkesboro now based in Greensboro of the mid district federal court will speak at the High Point Bar Association dinner Thursday evening March 81 at the Elwood hotel. The talk location and subject were not announced but his reputation promises a worthwhile address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson J. Hayes
North Wilkesboro
Greensboro
Midde District Federal Court
High Point Bar Association
Elwood
Judge Hayes
John M. Oglesby
Concord
Superior
Miss Nellie Dobbs dies suddenly at 57
Miss Nellie Dobbs 57 of 509 Parkway died this morning at High Point hospital from a heart ailment. Born August 19, 1874 in Georgia, she lived in Hick Point since 1911 and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Survived by brother Joe H. Dobbs. Body to Amherst, Va. for funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dobbs
Parkway
High Point Hospital
Miss Dobbs
Georgia
H. J
Annie Quarles Dobbs
Gooch’s College
Danville
Albemarle Female Institute
Charlottesville
Hick Point
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of the Confederacy
First Baptist Church
Joe H. Dobbs
Amherst
House Destroyed by Flames In City Pre-Easter Fire
Pre Easter fires kept firemen busy as three houses suffered damage in separate blazes. Herbert Hayes home at 300 Byrum Street was totally destroyed while 261 Byrum Street suffered one sided damage to a occupied residence. A Mangum Avenue house near Kerr was badly damaged. Fire origin undetermined in several cases with multiple alarms and several fire companies responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrum Street
Zilah Twitty
Herbert Hayes
Hayes
Mangum Avenue
Kerr
Ray and
Tryon Streets
Ward Stret
West Lexington Avenue
Grass Fires Prompt Calls on Ward Street
Grass fires on Ward street required Fire Company No. 6 to respond twice yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported.
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Ward Street
Couple Bound Over To Higher Court On Unusual Charge
Carl Loflin and Londa Hunt were bound over to the next term of Greensboro superior court on a charge of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor. They denied giving liquor to Clinton Holliday and Robert Holliday, but the boys testified that liquor was produced from a defendant and consumed at their home. The boys said the pair stayed until 11 PM despite being told to leave, while their parents were away at a local mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Loflin
Londa Hunt
Superior Court
Greensboro
B. A. Woodell
Clinton
Robert Holliday
Six Negroes Jailed For Stealing Coal
Six Black youths are in the city jail unable to post bonds of 50 dollars each pending their trial Tuesday morning on larceny charges. The alleged theft involved about a half ton of coal from the Carolina Coal and Transfer Company Friday night. Names listed: Noey Tyson, Frazier Walker, Alvin Tyson, Russell Armstrong, James Jeimes, and Sanders Jeimes. They were arrested after police linked them to the coal theft. They must remain jailed unless they post bond as municipal court will observe Easter Monday holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Coal and Transfer Company
Noey Tyson
Frazier Walker
Alvin Tyson
Russell Armstrong
James Jeimes
Sanders Jeimes
Supper Program To Be Entirely Music
Central Friends announce a Wednesday evening supper program that will be entirely musical. It is the season finale and all attendees are invited to attend with reservations requested from Miss Anna Mendenhal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friend
Anna Mendenhal
Grayson Calls High Point Real Estate Best Investment
Mayor C. Grayson declares High Point real estate a sound investment as vacant lots on improved streets can support growth for years. He cites paved streets water mains and other municipal improvements boosting land values and urges buyers to act now before further expansion.
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High Point
C. 8. Grayson
Ward H. Wood
Charlotte Banker
Grayson
High Point Real Estate
Arrest of Jack Burris Over 120 mph Auburn Run
Jack Burris, manager of Gate City Motor, was arrested for speeding after allegedly reaching 120 mph in a North Main street acceleration test. The warrant cites 90 to 100 mph. Burris defended the demonstration as a safety showcase with guarded sections and expert handling.
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Jack Burris
Gate City Motor Company
North Main Street
H. M. Ridge
W. G. Friddie
Auburn
R. H. Sechrest
Public Safety Committee
Burrus
Johnson Street
Officers Ridge
Earl Dowdy
Main Street
Test Run Sparks Auburn Car Demonstration On Main Street
A crowd on North Main street watched an Auburn 12-160 phaeton sedan driven by Burris reach 10 to 120 mph in 35 seconds during a controlled test as part of Auburn Dual Ratio week. Judges included Waynick Yow Knox Sizemore with timers Hunt and Edwards at the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
North Main Street
English
Bain Avenue
Auburn
Burris
C. M. Waynick
David T. Yow
B. M. Knox
Frank J. Sizemore
Thomas C. Hunt
Greensboro
George F. Edwards
Vets of Spanish War to Organize in High Point
D V Carter senior vice commander of the North Carolina department United Spanish War Veterans will lead a meeting at High Point city hall Tuesday at 8 pm for planning a local camp. He recently visited to discuss forming a camp serving High Point and surrounding area. The session in the city hall courtroom aims to finalize plans if justified by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Carter
City Hall
Winston-Salem
Department of North Carolina
United Spanish War Veterans
Carter
High Point
Ohio
Knox Conducting University Class In Municipal Law
City Manager E. M. Knox leads a Friday afternoon class on municipal law at the University of North Carolina. The course, part of ten weekly sessions this spring, covers practical operation under North Carolina statutes for a special law class group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
E. M. Knox
Hutchens Announces Two New Stores and Purchase of Office
G E Hutchens plans to open National Food Store Number Seven at 107 East Commerce Street and Number Eight at the Oak and West Green streets corner, with equipment to be installed over the next two weeks and operation around mid April. He also bought the 111 East Washington street office building from the R B White estate.
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National Food Store
Old Ingram Stand
East Commerce Street
Oak and
West Green Streets
East Washington Street
G. E. Hutchens
Ontipvu
E. K. Ingram
Willowbrook Street
Mr. Hutchens
R. B. White
Wachovia Named U.S. Depository For High Point
The Treasury Department designated Wachovia Bank and Trust Co in High Point as a general depository of public moneys in Guilford County. W C Idol announced that arrangements with Washington officials are complete and the bank will handle all local funds for the U S Treasury. The bank had previously been named depository for postal savings funds in High Point. All county cash receipts for credit to the U S Treasurer will be deposited there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
High Point
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Guilford County
W. C. Idol
Wachovia
U. S. Treasury Department
United States
Weather Outlook for South Atlantic States
Showers begin the week across the region with possible showers on Wednesday or Thursday except in the Florida Peninsula. Cool conditions Monday and Tuesday give way to rising temperatures by midweek, then cooler again Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Atlantic States
Florida Peninsula
Elwood Cox Takes Turn for Worse After Brief Improvement
J Elwood Cox, critically ill for weeks, deteriorated after four days of improvement begun earlier in the week. Physicians Dr T A Stanton and F R Taylor report a sudden setback Saturday leaving his condition more serious and causing alarm among family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
T. A. Stanton
F. R. Taylor
Mr. Cox
Brotherhood to Meet at Central Friends Church Annex
Brotherhood class of Central Friends church gathers in the annex Tuesday evening at 7 30 for singing and games. All men urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
County Election Boards Selected by State Board
The North Carolina state board named 300 county election board members and reelects Judge J. Crawford Biggs as chairman. The plan consolidates ballots for U S senator and state offices with Democratic ballots on white and primary ballots on pink. George McNeill named secretary, R C Maxwell continued as assistant secretary.
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Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Elections
J. Crawford Biggs
Eee
George McNeill
Fayetteville
R. C. Maxwell
Judge Biggs
McNeill
John C. Sikes
Monroe
Fred D. Hamrick
Rutherford
Adrian C. Mitchell
Winton
County Boards of Elections
Alamance
Will S. Long
Graham
C. M. Horner
Burlington
W. J. Nicks
Alexander
Leon Dagenhart
Taylorsville
Frank M. Burke
R. T. Lowe
Peres Knob
Anson
K. M. Hardison
Wadesboro
P. P. Marsh
A. A. Martin
Morven
Ashe
L. P. Colvard
Jefferson
J. F. Miller
Clifton
Greensboro to elect education board member after Ireland’s death
The county democratic executive committee meets Saturday in Greensboro to choose a replacement for the late Charles H. Ireland. The board currently includes members from outside Greensboro, with Dr. Dred Peacock of High Point serving as chairman. A Greensboro appointee is anticipated to restore local representation.
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Greensboro
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles H. Ireland
Ireland
Dred Peacock
High Point
Evangelist Mary C. Steidley to Lead Week at First M P Church
Mrs. Mary C. Steidley, renowned evangelist, begins a week of services at the First Methodist Protestant church in High Point. Three daily meetings set, including 8:30 Bible study, 4 p m youth meeting, and 7:30 evening service, with Rev. R I Farmer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Steidley
First Methodist Protestant Church
High Point
Steidley
R. I. Farmer
V. F. W. Post Plans To Organize An Auxiliary
Officials of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post plan to organize an auxiliary chapter for mothers wives and sisters of veterans. Commander J W McMahon announced the meeting at old Junior hall East Washington Street at 730 PM Monday. Women connected to ex servicemen are invited regardless of post membership or veterans status.
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Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. W. McMahon
East Washington Street
The
V. Ff. W
Atotnd
Postoffice Construction Bids Come in Low
Bids for High Point post office construction surprised observers with Spence Brothers of Saginaw Michigan submitting the low figure of 234800 for the building The project is set to begin next month and remaining funds from the 400000 appropriation will cover grading elevators clock systems and other extras The Michigan firm is favored for award though contracts are not final yet Other North Carolina bidders included J A Jones Construction and Northeastern Construction Company with bids 252350 and 258000 respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence Brothers
Saginaw
Mich
High Point
J. A. Davis
Ccles Everhart
Workman, Everhart and Voorhees
Treasury
Board of Award
Michigan
Hugh Spence
M. J. Spence
A. M. Spence
H. A. Spence
North Carolina
R. K. Stewart and Son
J. A. Jones Construction Company
Charlotte
Northeastern Construction Company
Winston-Salem
Motor Club Extends Hours and Offers Plate Discount
The Carolina Motor Club office will open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, replacing previous weekday afternoon closures. Beginning April 1 automobile owners who have not operated their cars this year may buy state license plates at one quarter off. City license tags remain $1, with about 4,500 sold so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carolina Motor Club
Owen-Smith
Rotary Easter Egg Hunt Set For Monday
The Rotary club sponsors its annual Easter egg hunt for children under 14 on the Jones property across from the Senior high school Monday at 10 AM. About 1,080 real eggs will be used with live Easter rabbits as prizes. In rain, eggs will be distributed from the Y M C A at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Rotary Club
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club Committee
H. B. Hiatt
Edgar Hartley
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Judgment Sought for 545 Due on Note in City Court
Suit for judgment totaling 545 claims due and unpaid on a 500 note dated February 28 1929. The action filed in municipal court by J B Kennedy of Davidson county names E V McGehee administrator of the estate of the late T Y Hamilton Mary A Hamilton Troy A Hamilton and Mrs FE V McGehee as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Y. Hamilton
EB. V. McGehee
J. B. Kennedy
Davidson County
E. V. McGehee
Mary A. Hamilton
Troy A. Hamilton
FE. V. McGehee
Funeral Services For Mrs W Jones Hedrick
Funeral services for Mrs. W. Jones Hedrick who died at home early Friday were held Saturday at 2 30 pm from the home conducted by Elder H S Williams of the Primitive Baptist church. A large gathering attended with pallbearers S B Wall G C Howard S G Williamson G B Fowler E T Gregory and J S Workman and flowerbearers listed. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Gregory
James Russell
Raymond Watson
J. C. Cross
Ruth Havener
Eulahlah Havener
Annice Payne
Benveneda Ketchffe
Ida Payne
Martha Sartin
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
The Man Who Played God at Paramount with George Arliss
The High Point Enterprise and the Paramount theater invite all residents to see George Arliss in The Man Who Played God on Tuesday. If unable to pay, interested individuals may fill a coupon at the Paramount box office to attend as the joint guest of The Enterprise and the theater.
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Talking Screen
High Point Enterprise
Paramount Theater
George Arliss
God
Paramount
High Point
Arliss
Man
Enterprise
Admission to see George Arliss in The Man Who Played God
Reader seeks admission per High Point Enterprise plan and Paramount theater, signed address details for viewing George Arliss in The Man Who Played God.
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Charleston
Piedmont German Club
High Point Country Club
Country Club
Miss Nellie Dobbs
Faith In Real Estate
VETS
Knox
Hutchens
U.S
Weather Outlook
Elwood Cox
Brotherhood
Reed Street
George Hampton Secy
D. C. McRae
Associated Press
First M. P. Church
V. F. W. Post
Motor Club
Rotary
Jones Property
W. Jones Hedrick
Man Who Played
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