Clothing Store Fire On Main Street Damages Stock
The Leonard and Younts clothing store on South Main street suffered near total stock loss from a Sunday morning blaze. Building damage estimated at $1,000, stock about $15,000, with $15,900 insured. Fire origin unclear, suspected from rear door area possibly a faulty meter or discarded cigarette. Investigation by insurance officials followed a report from a newspaper carrier. Two additional fires occurred over the weekend including a cafe on South Hamilton street and a Fairmount Park dwelling, both under investigation or destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard and Younts, Incorporated, Men
South Main Street
W. D. Simmons
H. F. Leonard
Mr. Leonard
High Point Enterprise
Tom Powell
Hamilton Street
Fairmount Park
Cate
Wilmington History Book Is Revised
Andrew J. Howell, chairman of the New Hanover Historical commission, has prepared a manuscript for an enlarged revised edition of The Book of Wilmington. The history will be issued soon to publishers for final production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Mar
Andrew J. Howell
New Hanover Historical Commission
Nose Bite Fight Leaves Negro Boy Disfigured
Melvin Hudson of 110 Hudson street says he was assaulted by Byerly Hayes of 300 Bynum street in woods behind High Point college after a provocative remark. Hudson was treated at High Point hospital and discharged. police issued a warrant for Hayes, who fled and remained at large.
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Melvin Hudson
Hudson Street
Byerly Hayes
Bynum Street
College Drive
High Point College
Hudson
High Point Hospital
Hayes
Patrolman High Returns to High Point After Recovery
G W High state highway patrolman released from Pinehurst hospital and returning to High Point after a week at home in Washington DC. He plans to stay several days before transfer to a district sub station. Neil Hobson, accused shooter, remains at large as authorities continue search with Aberdeen Moore County officers. Hobson allegedly fired during a warning stop near Pinehurst Aberdeen peach orchard after whisky possession found in a car abandoned earlier.
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G. W. High
Aberdeen
High Point
Washington, D. C
Pinehurst
Neil Hobson
South Carolina
T. A. Early
Fifth
Moore County
Hobson
High
Perfectly Natural Reply at Hamlet Inn
A tourist asks what happens when someone is seriously ill and local reply is that they simply die a natural death. The quip from Hummel in Hamburg points to a dark humor about illness and inevitability.
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Hummel
Hamburg
Ideals Sermon Stresses Ideal Marriage Foundation
The Rev. R. I. Farmer concludes his Ideals series at the First Methodist Protestant church with The Ideal Marriage. He cites Matthew 19 5 and argues marriage should unite husband and wife to form a strong Christian home tying family life to the church and state. The sermon urges beginning the home with God and values prayer and church life over secular pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
Jesus
Cotters
Scotia
O B e i r n e Illlustrated Talk At Salvation Army
Adjutant John O Beirne led an illustrated sermon at the Salvation Army building on South Main street titled A Light from God. Slides showed moonlit skies home life Broadway lights and notable figures Abraham Luther Lincoln Livingston with Jesus Christ portrayed as the light of the world. The screen included a sacred hymn about glory in the cross.
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John O'Beirne
Salvation Army
South Main Street
Broadway
Abraham of
Martin Luther
Lincoln
Livingston
Jesus Christ
Christ
Operetta at Grimes Street School Friday Night
Students at Grimes Street School will present an operetta titled In a Florist's Window on Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. A large chorus of boys and girls from all grades will participate in the musical production arranged by school teachers.
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Grimes Street
Moore to Leave For Winston Tomorrow
A.T. Moore a state highway patrolman in the fifth district will depart tomorrow for Winston Salem to continue his work in the seventh district R. R. Glover will take over in the fifth from Charlotte
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A.T. Moore
Winston-Salem
R. R. Glover
Charlotte
Stop Headache With Capudine
Overwrought nerves cause most headaches and Capudine offers quick relief by soothing nerves. The liquid formula allegedly acts faster than tablets or powders and contains no opiates. Available at drug stores in 38 and 60 cent sizes.
Methodist Protestant Children Home Seeks Soap Coupons
The M P Children's Home appeals to High Point and denomination members for Colgate and Octagon soap coupons to obtain an electric refrigerator. About 60,000 coupons have been secured toward the 126,000 required. Mrs. A G Dixon, wife of the superintendent, says a modern refrigerator is imperative for the orphanage.
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Methodist Protestant Children's Home
High Point
Colgate
A. G. Dixon
Does God Speak to Us Today Says Rev T A Sykes
Rev T A Sykes spoke at Central Friends Church on whether God communicates with people today. He cited biblical figures and emphasized silent waiting on the Lord and finding strength in communion with God amid modern busy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
George Fox
Isaiah
God
Christ Jesus
Baby Bobby Evans Dies At Parents Home
Bobby Raymond Evans the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R H Evans died at their home 715 Grace Street this morning near 7 oclock He was born in High Point January 26 this year and was their only child The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 oclock from the home Rev BE L Kirk Calvary Church in charge Interment in Oakwood Cemetery
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Bobby Raymond Evans
R. H. Evans
Grace Street
High Point
Evans
Myrtle Solomon
BE. L. Kirk
Calvary Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Illness Affects About Three Million Americans Daily
A report notes that an average of three million persons in the United States are ill each day. The figure highlights the nation’s ongoing health burden and the scale of daily illness.
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United States
Negro Woman Shot by Husband on East Washington Street
Ivory Anderson of 609 East Broad Street was shot in the head by her husband Bill Martin alias Booker Langley with a .32 caliber pistol near the Washington street pharmacy after a home dispute. She is in serious condition at High Point hospital. a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill was issued overnight.
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Ivory Anderson
East Broad Street
Bill Martin
Booker “T. Langley
East Washington Street
Washington Street
High Point Hospital
Martin
Correct Baby's Constipation With Teethina
An old advertisement promotes Teethina as a safe mild remedy for infant constipation and digestive upset. It claims it relieves gas, diarrhea, and colds, cleanses the stomach, acts as an intestinal antiseptic, and aids restful sleep without opiates. A 30 cent package is sold at drug stores with a free sample and a baby book offer.
Couple Married Under Court Order Faces Uncertain Outcome
A municipal court ordered the marriage of a couple recently, and reports indicate distress over the wife's condition. Authorities noted the couple was compelled to wed by the court, raising questions about consent and welfare.
Southern Business College Reopens After Nine Week Closure
The Southern Business College at Main and Washington reopens after a nine week closure due to illness of president and instructor Mrs Nannie. The temporary shutdown affected classes and campus activities as staff recovered.
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Southern Business College
Main
Washington Street
Nannie
College business school marks 12 years in city
EK Palmer today announced the college named as one of the best known business schools in the city has been established for twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Business Schovol
Timber Resources Comparison in Japan and the United States
A report notes that Japan has nearly half as much standing timber as the United States, highlighting inexact quantities and a comparative view of forestry resources between the two nations.
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Japan
United States
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Caraja
W.N.R. C
Greensboro
Guilford County Community Builders, Inc
Greensboro Bank & Trust
Farmer
O’beirne
Moore
Winston
J. O. Connor & Son
General Contractors Building
M. P. Home
Sykes
F. Broad Street
Mate
Caroline Coal and Wood
Caroline Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory St
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor
Bible Distribution
Louis F. Voorhees
Greenway Drive
Cial National Bank
Building & Loan
Perpetual
Invest
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
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V. A
Hutchens
New York
Hutchens Department Food Store
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