Princess Cafe remodels and airport talks eyed in High Point
Plans to enlarge Princess Cafe in the Broadhurst building were announced with a new 30 by 95 foot dining area and a coffee shop. Officials of Revelation Aircraft Co. will be invited to speak to the High Point chamber about locating a plant here while local aviation committees push a municipal field and school and seek manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadhurst
Revelation Aircraft Co
Chamber of Commerce
Revelation Aircraft Company
New York City
High Point
United States
High Point Freshmen Win Annual Track Meet
The High Point freshmen defeated the junior high team 108 to 49 on the high school athletic field during Boys Day in Athletics of National Boys Week. Five hundred spectators watched events and a volleyball series between the girls added added color to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
Jones and Peacock Win a Loving Cup
The National Surety Company of New York awarded a silver loving cup to Jones and Peacock of this city for second prize among their agents in North Carolina in the Dixie Cup Race a 1928 contest for increased production among 1300 Dixie agents. The total premiums in the casualty and surety business nationwide for 1925 exceeded seven hundred million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Surety Company of
New York
Jones and Peacock
North Carolina
Dixie
United States
Vinol advertised as energizing tonic for weight gain
An old advertisement claims Vinol helps frail individuals, including a Mrs. Cortese, gain weight and increase energy after taking the tonic. It touts Vinol as a cod liver peptone and iron compound that boosts appetite and sleep, with mass-market claims of quick weight gain in thin children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cortese
Mann Drug Co
Adv
Woman Injured in Accident on South Main Street
Mrs KE D Christenburg of 321 West Russ Street was injured last night at 7 45 when she jumped or fell from her husband’s moving car on South Main Street. She suffered facial cuts and a possible skull fracture and was taken by Yow’s ambulance to Guilford General Hospital where she remained under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. D. Christenburg
West Russ@ street
South Main Street
Guilford General Hospital
Lexington Kiwanis Benefit Play Set for May 2
Lexington Kiwanis club members prepare a musical comedy at the Lexington Theatre for May 2 to raise funds for the Kiwanis tuberculosis preventorium a summer camp for Davidson county children. Miss Frances Curliss of Olta Vista Va has directed the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Kiwanis Club
Lexington Theatre
Kiwanis Tuberculosis Preventorium
Davidson County
Kiwanis Club
Frances Curliss
Olta Vista
Appraisers Appointed for Howell Street Extension High Point
In Guilford County Superior Court City of High Point vs Draper et al. T R Short, Jack Edwards and J K Moss named as appraisers to revalue benefits for opening and extending Howell street between North Main and North Wrenn and between North Wrenn and North Hamilton in High Point. Dated April 29, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
High Point
E. &. Draper
Norma Draper
Fannie L. Pickett
Minnie Pickett Harrell
T. R. Short
Jack Edwards
J. KR. Moss
Howell Street
North Main Street
North Wrenn Street
North Hamilton Street
M. W. Gant
Winston-Salem Railway Keeps Local Office Open
The Winston-Salem Southbound Railway will retain its Wachovia Bank building office in Winston-Salem under J H Swain. Midgette will transfer to Charlotte, while High Point shippers will continue to receive service through the High Point office coordinated by Swain and Mrs Dikerreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Wachovia Bank
S. P. Collier
F. J. Sizemore
High Port Chamber of Commerce
Midgette
Charlotte
J. H. Swain
Collier
High Point
Winston- Salem
Sizemore
Thomasville
Denton
Boy Leaders To Take Over Reins Of City Tomorrow
Twenty one senior students of High Point high school will run city operations for one hour on Civic Day of National Boys Week. They will act as mayor and hold key posts including city manager, police chief, fire chief, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point High School
L. R. Johnston
David Parsons
Robert Davis
Paul Apple
William Coble
Wilbur Pritchard
C. L. Gray, Jr
Woodrow Brooks
Ralto Farlow
Wesley Jones
Fred Ingram
Robert Hubbard
Carl Smith
Wilbur Hutchens
Corneil Johnson
Robert Morrow
Raymond White
Lucas Ables
Eustace Smoak
F. Logan Porter
Fred Thomas
Charles Kearns
Davidson Summer School Outlook Is Optimistic
Davidson college reports optimism for the second summer session with applications flowing in from as far as Florida. The six week program runs June 10 to July 19 with enrollment expected to nearly double and features instructors in mathematics Bible education sociology English political science biology Spanish and primary and grammar teacher training. Demonstration classes by Mamie Eppes and Estelle Rawls will help teachers observe and practice under experienced directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Davidson College
Florida
F. K. Fleagle
J. L. Douglas
C. M. Richards
L. B. Henderson
E. J. Erwin
A. Currie
Olin Puckett
Mamie Eppes
Estelle Rawls
Fleagle
Scandinavian Singers Unite in Major regional festival
The second largest songfest in Scandinavia comes to Copenhagen June 1 and 2 with choirs from Iceland Finland Norway Sweden and Denmark under one director. Fifty Icelanders one hundred Finns one hundred fifty Norwegians two hundred ninety Swedes and five hundred Danes participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
University Phi Beta Kappa Keys Awarded to Scholars
Chapel Hill May 1 University students excelling in scholarship will receive Phi Beta Kappa keys this week as rewards for merit on the Honor Roll. Initiation night Thursday marks the start, with a new crop of key wearers Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Phi Beta Kappa
Mrs. Mary Beaver Dies at 42 in Unicay Home
Mrs. Mary Beaver age 42 wife of M C Beaver 913 Smith street died at home last night at 11 50 after six weeks illness. Born September 8 1886 she was daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Woody. She belonged to Free Will Baptist church of Unicay Tennessee. Survived by husband daughter Evelyn Beaver of High Point and brother Isaac Woody of Harlan county Tennessee. Interment planned in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beaver
M. C. Beaver
Smith Street
Marion Woody
Free Will Baptist Church of
Unicay
Tenn
Evelyn Beaver
High Point
Isaac Woody
Harlan County
Oakwood Cemetery
Rites for John S Squires Held by Junior Order
Funeral services for John S Squires of 1907 North Main Street were held at his home and Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Herman T Stevens and Dr. Lloyd T Wilson officiating. A First Baptist quartet sang Tell Mother I ll Be There and Over the River. Squires, a 26 year Carolina Casket employee, was honored by Trophy council No 29 Jr O U A M with pallbearers and flower bearers from company staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Squires
North Main Street
Lloyd T. Wilson
First Baptist Church
Herman T. Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
Mr. Squires
Carolina Casket Company
Will Peace
Mack Blair
D. E. Marshall
A. E. Moore
Joe Redding
John Lawrence
B. W. Martin
Charles Holder
Harrison Kimball
Dennis Kennedy
J. Ll. Kennedy
J. H. MacFarland
S. M. Phillips
Clyde Gurley
D. P. McLeod
G. Ll. Moser
C. F. Davis
L. L. Lowdermilk
Oakwood Cemetery
Mary Jane Monroe dies at daughter's home in High Point
Mrs. Mary Jane Monroe wife of the late Frank Monroe died at her daughter Miss Lucinda Monroe's Snow Street residence yesterday at 5 20 PM. She was born July 39 1857 in Moore County and had lived in High Point five years. Survived by two daughters four sons two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Ben Salem Presbyterian church Moore County tomorrow at 11 AM. burial in church cemetery. Funeral party leaves home at 8 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Monroe
Frank Monroe
Lucinda Monroe
Snow Street
Monroe
Moore County
Henry and
Litha Coe Brewer
High Point
Big Oak Christian Church
BE. E. Prichard
Randolph County
B. L. Monroe
Sampson County
J. H
Oscar
B. F. Monroe
George Thomas
Alex Morrison
Eli Brewer
Noah Brewer
Ben Salem Presbyterian Church
Milk Grades Honor City Dairies With Lab Grades
The High Point city laboratory awarded grades to local milk sellers. Grade A includes Allen Andrew's Dairy Blair's Dairy and many more. Grade B lists Co Armfield Bundy Bros Covington Henry Davis and others. Grade C notes Holly Springs Dairy and H M Humble among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Laboratory
High Point
BE. C. Allen
Andrew's
Blair's Dairy
E. C. Byrd
R. E. Byrd
E. Clodfelter
Clover Hill Dairy
W. S. Edwards
Fairview Dairy
A. L. Fuquay
J. E. Hayworth
R. H. Hayworth
C. L. Hethcock
C. Hinshaw
D. E. Hodgin
T. P. Kimrey
Lindale Dairy
G. H. Lowe
No-Hit Weeks Highlight Lefty Wilson at Georgia Normal
Lefty Wilson, pitcher for Georgia Normal School, threw two no-hit no-run games in one week showcasing dominant mound work and exceptional control against local opposition. His performances boosted the team’s standing and drew praise from coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty Wilson
Georgia Normal School
Friend in Need: Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine Praise
Mrs. L. Hart of Johnson City New York credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her 20 year old daughter's health after two years of misery. After two bottles her appetite improved she became cheerful and able to work. The mother calls the medicine a friend in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. Fm. Hart
Floral Avenue, Johnson City, N.X
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Princess Cafe
Aviation
Jones
Peacock
Home Bond & Mig, CO
Howard K. Collie, Mgr
West Washington Street
Prudential Insurance CO
Southern Bond & Mtg. CO
E D. Christenburg
West Russell Street
South Main
Lexington Kiwanians
Elwood Hotel
Mpany CO
N.C
Ee Community Ice CO
PURNT
Winston-Salem Railway
BoyLeaders
City
Dial
Piedmont Insurance and Realty Company
College Street
Bank of Trophy Council
Chichesters
Schwab the Tailor
East Broad St
East Green Street Mattress Company
FISK
Auto Tire Accessory Co
East Washington Street
Snow Lumber Company
Breamship
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
The
V.A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Southern Mortgage Loan and Land CO
Wachovia Bank Bldg
O. E. Mendenhall
Roy C. Welborn
V.pres
H. E. Johnson
Secy
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co. Capital
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