Charter Amendment Fight Divides City Parties Over Petition Drive
Republicans circulate petitions to demand a city vote on the charter change approved by the last assembly session. Leaders doubt the effort will pass council support as Democrats oppose the amendment and prepare for a May election with council members and an at large seat at stake.
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Maintreet
Davis
Ity
Intance
A. York
Democratic Party
E. K. Ingram
Aikely
Pune
Democratic
Republican Party
High Point High School Earns Second in One-Act Contest
High Point high school actors won second place in the state dramatic tournament one act contest at Salisb ury’s Boyden high school auditorium. The cast led by Woodrow Brooke as Thomas Piinkles received praise with other schools presenting Crows Nest and The Grill.
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High Point High School
Alice Geretenberg
Albemarle
Salisbury
High Point
Boyden High School
Crows Nest
William F. Manley
47 Workshop
Harvard University
George Woodruff Johnston
Albemarle High School
Dramatic Club
Robert K. Marshall
Woodrow Brooke
Thomas Piinkles
Fred Ingram
Wouldby
David Parsons
Mr. Ivory
Robert Davis
Mr. Ruler
Ina McAdams
Mrs. Ivory
Lucas Abels
Mr. Inkwell
Dorothy Rankin
Lawrence Russeell
High Point Chamber to Sponsor Manufacturing Expansion Contest
The High Point chamber of commerce announced a writing contest to seek ideas for expanding local manufacturing beyond furniture and hosiery. The contest opens soon with a word limit and cash prizes totaling about 125 dollars for the best two submissions. Participants must be High Point residents.
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High Point
Easter Cantata Hosanna Presented by Springfield Friends
The Springfield Friends meeting choir presented an Easter cantata Hosanna by E. Nolte in the old meeting house with Miss Pauline Hicks directing and accompanying on piano. High Point singers Genevieve Moore Wil liam Lindsay and A B Elam joined the choir. Clara Cox conducted devotional exercises reading Luke and the audience joined in Psalm 109. The stage was decorated with Easter flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Ellington. The program featured chorus numbers solos and trios highlighting the Easter theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nolte
Springfield
Clara Cox
Record rainfall at Taylor Texas in September 1921
One of the heaviest rainfalls in U S history occurred at Taylor Texas on September 9 10 1921 with more than 23 inches of rain in two days.
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United States
Taylor
Texas
Parrot Lifespans Known To Reach 60 Years
Reports note that some parrot species can live up to six decades in captivity or the wild. Researchers cite longevity in cockatoos macaws and other long lived parrots, with care and environment affecting lifespan.
Masons Honor North Carolina Grand Master John J. Phoenix
The Numa F. Reid lodge hosted about 125 guests at the Sheraton in Greensboro to honor Grand Master John J. Phoenix of North Carolina. Speakers praised Masonry, noting work at Oxford and Greensboro homes, a growing education fund, and thousands of Masons statewide.
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John J. Phoenix
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
A. F
A. M
Sheraton Hotel
Greensboro
Numa F. Reid Lodge
Grand Lodge of Masons
Bruce Craven
Trinity
R. H. Mitchell
C. Barnes
Phoenix
E. J. Harbison
Wesley Memorial Church
R. K. Stewart
Oxford
Star
Masonic
United States
America
Masons
Brotherhood of Masons
Andrews Praises School Diphtheria Clinics In High Point
T Wingate Andrews city schools superintendent says the diphtheria clinics in High Point schools are highly successful with strong parent and child cooperation. He notes the effort could immunize most children at a low cost and expects several thousand to be treated. He thanks the city physician nurses school nurse and state health board for their services.
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T. Wingate Andrews
High Point
Andrews
State Health Board
Green Street Church Choir To Sing Easter Cantata Immortality
The Green Street church choir will perform the Easter cantata Immortality by Stultz tomorrow night at 7 30. Twenty two trained voices under J D Barnette will present the program repeated at the public’s request. After the singing Rev Herman T Stevens will preach a short message. The morning service will feature The First Faster Sunday with a special Easter anthem.
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Stultz
Green Street
J. D. Barnette
Herman T. Stevens
Mr Elmore to Preach at Southside Baptist
Rev. O A Elmore pastor of the Southside Baptist church will preach at the morning service on A Sad Interior and a Cheery Messenger from the Death and Resurrection. The night service at 7 o clock will present What Think Ye of Christ.
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O. A. Elmore
Southside Baptist Church
Dizzy Woman Recounts Relief From Black Draught
Mrs. E. T. Sharp of Columbia reports dizziness indigestion and weakness for years. After four doses of Black Draught her poison left her system appetite returned complexion cleared and energy restored. She says she uses it for herself and her children for colds and constipation.
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Columbia
S. C
Training School 10 to Be Conducted at First Baptist Church
A six week Sunday School training program opens next Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the First Baptist Church for adults and youth. Dr Lloyd T Wilson A E Tate Claud A Smith and H G Owens lead the faculty teaching four books from the Sunday School normal course. Dr Wilson will preach at morning service on The Crown of Christianity and The Vision the World Most Needs at night. The choir will perform He Is Risen during the morning hour.
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First Baptist Church
Lloyd T. Wilson
A. E. Tate
Claud A. Smith
H. G. Owens
Robertson
Gregory
Leavell
Wilson
Stults
Graham King
Ambrose
R. K. Marshall to lead high school operetta effort
R K Marshall, director of the local school Dramatic Club, will coach the dramatic part of The Captain for the annual operetta. L L Stookey will oversee all other aspects. The book promises a well presented show on April 5 inviting the public to enjoy the stage and soft Lydian airs.
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R. K. Marshall
Marshall
L. L. Stookey
High Point
Easter Egg Hunt at Happy Acres Hatchery Monday
Children and adults are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at Happy Acres Hatchery and Poultry Farm on the High Point Thomasville highway Monday from 2 to 6 pm. About 1 000 eggs will be hidden. County Agent Green of Davidson county will speak on raising baby chicks, followed by Prof D H Hall of the Poultry Extension Department in Memphis.
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Happy Acres
High Point
Thomasville
Memphis, Tenn
Professor Hall
Happy Acres Hatchery
Johnson name count nears one million in U S data
Population records show over one million individuals share the surname Johnson in the United States reflecting its prominence in national demographics and historical settlement patterns.
Easter Services at St Marys Church
Easter at Saint Marys Episcopal Church features a 7 30 a m Holy Communion, 9 30 Church School, and 11 o clock main service with special music under Miss Clara Boyd. Rector marks 25th anniversary of priesthood ordination. no Young Peoples League or night service.
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Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church
N. Main
Farris Avenue
Church School
Clara Boyd
Young Peoples’ Service League
Glory of the Risen Lord Easter Message at Central Friends
Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes will preach at Central Friends church Easter Sunday at 11 AM on The Glory of the Risen Lord. An Easter music program follows with Maun der’s From Calvary to Olivet choruses, soloists Eva G. Campbell Norman Fidler Beatrice Crouch and Arthur Fidler. Senior Christian Endeavor Society to meet at 6 30 PM.
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Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
Lord
Maunder
Calvary
Olivet
Eva G. Campbell
Guilford College
Beatrice Crouch
Norman Fidler
Arthur Fidler
Christian Endeavor Society
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