Six Auto Accidents Reported in 24 Hours Here
Police report six accidents within 24 hours with two cars completely demolished due to high speed braking curves. No fatalities yet this year but warnings rise as spring travel begins. Several drivers cited for reckless or drunken driving and injuries minor or with car damage only.
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Friddle
Belog
EB. B. Robbins
West Nay Street
Greensboro-High Point
High Point
Jamestown
Ralph Cockman
East Green Street
Winston-Salem High Point
W. H. Mariette
Graham
Burres Memorial Hospital
Yow
Jim Harris
Maniacal Groom Confronts Police After Wedding Delay
In New Orleans Max B Monk of Weshtaton DD CC walked into a police station and muttered dire threats toward an unnamed groomsman. He calmed down after officers learned his friend had just denied him, delaying their wedding trip. He was cuffed temporarily then freed.
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Pony
New Orleans
Max B. Monk
Weshtaton
Rambling Reporter to Speak at Primitive Baptist Service
Elder George Hill of Greensboro will address the Prim itive Baptist church in Mechanicsville Sunday evening at 7 30. Two other speakers are slated to present during the special service alongside the regular monthly meeting.
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George Hill
Greensboro
Primitive Baptist
Mechanicsville
Gospel Tabernacle Schedule of Services This Week
Sunday school begins at 9:45 a m with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Pastor delivers sermons Prayer band meets at 8 p m Y P S gathers at 6 45 p m Cottage prayer service Tuesday at 7 30 p m No mid week service Thursday evening Prayer service Saturday at 7 p m
Everlasting Punishment sermon in Christ Science churches
The lesson sermon titled Everlasting Punishment will be discussed in all Christ Scientist churches and societies. Services are at 11 a.m. at 309 North Main Street with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4:30.
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Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Whiskey Confiscated in Baptist Bottoms Police action
Police seized four and a half gallons of white liquor from a building in Baptist Bottoms this morning. No arrests were made. The liquor appeared to be improvised and unreported.
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Baptist Bottoms
Baptist North Main Street Church Schedule and Revival
Sunday school at 9 30 a m revival services ongoing with evening services at 7 30 p m Rev Charles B Howard of Buies Creek leads sermons Saturday night on The Deadly Sin of Worldliness Morning service Sunday at 11 o clock with pastor sermon Evening service by Rev Howard at 7 30 p m Green Street services at 7 30 p m with sermons by pastor Rev C N Royal Bible Truth Union at 6 45 p m Official board meets at 6 45 p m
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North Main Street
Charles B. Howard
Buie's Creek
Worldlness
Howard
Green Street
C. N. Royal
S. W. Taylor
Asheboro
J. B. Williams
Rev. Taylor
Cast Iron Handle Falls From Truck on South Main
Police seized a new cast iron lever about 30 inches long with a six inch bend at one end. The piece fell from a truck on South Main street yesterday and was recovered by a motorist who could not catch the vehicle.
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South Main Street
Burned Ford V-8 Found Near Sewage Plant
Deputy Sheriff H. D. Smith reports a burned Ford V-8 car found near the sewage disposal plant this morning. License 380-880, likely stolen. Owner can contact the deputy sheriff at the county tax office on West Washington Street for information.
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H. D. Smith
West Washington Street
Wesleyan Methodist Services Schedule
The Wesleyan Methodist church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 2 30 p m at old city farm. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with young people meeting at 6 30 p m. Sunday evening service follows.
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Hickory Chapel
Old City Farm
W. Y
Holiness Pentecostal Bible School Revival Schedule
The Holiness Pentecostal church lists a 9 45 am Bible school, 11 am and 7 30 pm sermons, 6 pm Young People's meeting, Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7 30 pm, Friday choir practice, Sunday school at 9 45 am led by Rev Dallas Saunders evangelist. The two week revival ends with Y P M at 6 15 pm.
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Dallas Saunders
Y. P
Church of God Sunday schedule with pastor preaching
First Sunday school starts at 10 a m followed by morning service at 11 a m Y P M gatherings at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services
Parish Mass Times and May Procession Notice
Catholic Masses are at 8 and 10 oclock with a Weekday Mass at 730 daily except Tuesday. The annual May Procession is at 4 PM with all parish children participating. Confessions are heard Saturdays 7 to 8 PM. Communion Sunday for Altar Society membersTomorrow.
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Altar Society
Seventh Day Adventist Schedule Closely Follows Sabbath Events
The Seventh Day Adventist program lists a 7 30 p m prayer service on Wednesday a Sabbath school at 9 30 am next Saturday devotional hour around 11 20 am led by Elder W L Killen. Children meet at 3 pm for study hour and missionary volunteers gather at 4 15 pm.
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W. L. Killen
Evangelical & Reformed Church Events Update
Sermons by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Mission Band at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Regular monthly session Monday at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Christian Endeavor
Church Schedule Highlights Weekly Gatherings
The notice lists services and meetings led by Rev. 8. M. Penn including preaching on the first and third Sundays. It notes a second quarterly conference tonight, a Bible class business meeting Monday, prayer meeting and choir practice each Wednesday, and a Bible study class Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Donations Boost Greensboro Tornado Relief Fund
Two additional gifts to the Red Cross relief drive for Greensboro tornado victims arrive. An anonymous friend contributes 1 dollar and Piedmont Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World adds 5 dollars, bringing the local total to 1,006.94.
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Read Cross
Greensboro
Enterprise
Piedmont Camp No. 62
Woodmen of the World
Red Cross
Wesley Memorial Sermon and Fellowship at Duke University
The Wesley Memorial sermon at 121 a.m. by E. Wiley Jr. of Duke University centers on Christianity Challenged. Wiley is the first Gurney Harriss Kearns Fellow at Duke. Y. P. M. meets at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features a sermon by Pastor Dr. W. A. Lambeth.
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Wesley Memorial
E. &. Wiley, Jr
Duke University
Wiley
Gurney Harriss Kearns
Y. P
W. A. Lambeth
St Mary’s Episcopal Announcements Services and Activities
Holy communion at 5 30 p m Sunday school at 9 45 a m Holy communion and sermon at 11 a m Y P S Le at 6 80 Dp m.
Rabies Inspectors Slow Seeking Jobs in County
Rabies inspectors applications reach only about half of county townships. Inspectors vaccinate dogs against rabies for a small fee, with charges deducted from the owner’s dog tax by the sheriff, as reported by County Health Officer Dr. G. H. Sumner in Asheboro.
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Asheboro
G. H. Sumner
Young People Gather at East Green Street Church
A meeting for young people is scheduled at East Green Street Church at 5 45 P M. Community organizers invite teens and youths to join for discussion activities and fellowship.
High Point men receive prison terms in Guilford case
Otto Jones and Avery Wood of High Point were sentenced to seven to ten years each for breaking and entering with convictions including the National Food store Lambeth's grocery and a box car robbery. Lawrence Ashworth James Gemes received five to eight years for breaking entering and larceny. Shadney Linden drew two years for assault with a deadly weapon.
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Greensboro
Otto Jones
Avery Wood
High Point
Julius A. Rousseau
North Wilkesboro
Guilford Superior Court
National
East Green Street
Lambeth’s
Mangum Avenue
Lawrence Ashworth
James Gemes
East Broad Street
Ashworth
Shadney Linden
North Hamilton Street Bible School and Youth Week Plan
The schedule includes a 9:45 morning Bible school hour and an 11:00 communion service. The sermon titled The Marks of Jesus will open the day. National Youth Week activities fill the evening hour with a sermon called Youth Adventuring for a Loved Leader.
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Hamilton Street
Jesus
Local High School Students Present At Exchange Club
Three local high school students entertained the Exchange Club during its weekly dinner meeting. DR Draughon led the program. Miss Martha Taylor, winner of the North Carolina music contest in Greensboro, performed piano pieces. Johnnie Hughes mimicked animals and fowls. Emerson Gray spoke for National Youth. L. McFarland attended as a visitor.
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A. DR Draughon
Martha Taylor
North Carolina
Greensboro
Johnnie Hughes
Emerson Gray
L. McFarland
High Point Fire Loss At $210 in April
Fire Chief E B K Ingram reports April fire losses in High Point totaled 210 dollars, among the city's lowest in months. Contents at risk were 1500 dollars and buildings at risk 5000 dollars, with a per capita loss of half a cent.
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High Point
EB. K. Ingram
Rocky Mount Leads Piedmont Loop After 8 1 Victory
In Richmond Virginia on May 2 the Piedmont league slate featured games against Durham Norfolk and Portsmouth. Rocky Mount moved into first by beating Norfolk 8 to 1 while Richmond fell 12 to 2 to Durham. Asheville and Portsmouth were tied 4 4 when darkness ended ten innings.
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Richmond
Durham
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Rocky Mount
Asheville
Colts
Portamouth
Battery Terminal Issues Spark Ignition Trouble
A dirty or loose battery terminal commonly leads to ignition problems in vehicles. Inspect and clean terminals, tighten connections, and replace corroded hardware to restore reliable starts and reduce electrical faults. Check for corrosion and ensure proper grounding.
Unusual Dance Contest Staged at Masonic Temple
National Dance Week celebration featured a contest at Mrs. W. E. B. Davis Dance Studio in the Masonic Temple. Nine classes competed in impromptu and original routines with Patricia Hubbard and others winning firsts and prizes. Parents and visitors attended to view the strong performances.
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W. E B. Davis
Masonic Temple
Patricia Hubbard
Mary Alice Fulton
Elizabeth Hampton
Mary Caroline Willey
Billy Pragier
Christine Leonard
Betty Bowie
Robert Koonce
Gena Glenn Brown
Diane Tucker
Barbara Burton
Tommy Stanton
Barbara Lynn
Mary Ann Thomas
Shirley Pierce
Betty Lydick
Mrs. Annie Rutledge Dies At 49 In High Point
Mrs Annie Beck Rutledge 49 wife of A G Rutledge died at home 705 Grimes street at 7 30 am after a two week illness She was born September 9 1886 in Davidson county and lived in High Point 34 years Surviving are husband two daughters Mrs Marvin Oakley and Nellie Ray Rutledge two sons Roy and Claude Rutledge a grandchild two sisters Mrs J H Farrell and Mrs W B Davin Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 pm at Green Street Baptist Church conducted by Rev C N Royal and Rev S M Needham
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Annie Beck Rutledge
A. G. Rutledge
Grimes Street
Rutledge
Davidson County
John D
Sarah Hiatt Beck
High Point
Marvin Oakley
Nellie Ray Rutledge
Roy
Claude Rutledge
J. H. Farrell
W. B. Davin
Green Street Baptist Church
C. N. Royal
8. M. Needham
Calvary Methodist Church
Funeral services for EB. M. Mercer held at Pilgrim Holiness
EB. M. Mercer died at a focal hospital Wednesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Pilgrim Holiness church yesterday at 2:30 PM with Rev. L. Ruth presiding. A large crowd attended as floral tributes honored the deceased. The church choir performed My Faith Looks Up To Thee and In the Sweet Bye and Bye, plus a duet Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.
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EK. M. Mercer
EB. M. Mercer
Focal Hospital
Pilgrim Holiness Church
L. Ruth
Floral Garden Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Leach
Mrs. W. M. Leach died at her Trinity home Thursday morning. Funeral conducted yesterday at 4 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. George W. Williams and Dr. W. A. Lambeth. Pallbearers listed include W. J. Frazier and B. A. Frasier.
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W. M. Leach
Trinity
Trinnity M. EB. Church
George W. Williams
W. A. Lambeth
High Point
B. A. Frasier
David
Revival services at Methodist Church with Rev. Taylor
Morning service at 11 a.m. revival meetings led by Rev. J. B. Williams and Rev. S. W. Taylor with evening sermons by Taylor. Weeklong services at 7:30 p.m. special music. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Juniors join Senior church for 11 a.m. service. no Junior church. Woman's Auxiliary executive meets Monday at 3:30 p.m. Stewards board at 8 p.m.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Stewards
First Presbyterian Haw Fields to Install Dr Williamson
Morning service at 11 will feature Rev N N Fleming of First Presbyterian Haw Fields in charge of Dr Williamson's installation. Guilford College A Cappella choir to perform a sacred concert at the evening service.
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N. N. Fleming
First Presbyterian Church of
Haw Fields
Wiliamson
Guilford College
Lutheran Emmanuel sermon topics announced for day
The morning sermon at 11 o clock will be titled When Ignorance is not Bliss. The evening service at 7 30 p m will feature The Sound of Trumpets as the subject.
Young People Hear H G Owens at Wesley Memorial
The Wesley Memorial church Young People's department begins a new series The Ten Commandments of Boy and Girl Friendships with local speakers. Thomas W Sprinkle delivered the first commandment and Henry Grady Owens will give the second on May 3, urging love of soul over appearances. Supper is offered for five cents in the church basement.
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Young People’s Department
Wesley Memorial Church
Percy R. Hayward
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Henry Grady Owens
Wesley Memories Church
Guilford Triumphs Over High Point Netters in North State Tilt
Guilford defeated High Point 5 to 2 on the local courts. Niernsee and Wilson won singles for HP, while Newkirk and his Guilford partner took the decisive doubles to seal the win.
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High Point College
Quaker
Niernsee
Parsons
Sykes
Jarrett
Newkirk
Setzer
Régera
Fulp
Ind Pyre
White
Parsons-Newkirk
Niernsee-Rogers
Surratt-Sykes
Parrett-Setzer
Quartet performs historic church service with hymns and solos
The service featured readers White H M Crawford EB Parrish and Reid Younce. A quartet including Mrs J Gurney Briggs and Mra John R Peacock performed How Firm a Foundation and The City Four Square. Mr Parkin and Miss Nell Parkin sang The Old Rugged Cross. An original parish hymn was sung in Trinity Church.
McDonald Defends Tax Plan in Asheboro Speech
Dr. Ralph W. McDonald of Winston-Salem spoke in Randolph County court house about Democratic tax policies aimed at funding government. He argued for franchise and other taxes while criticizing machine politics and urging voters to back fair, adequate taxation based on ability to pay.
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Asheboro
Ralph W. McDonald
Winston-Salem
Randolph County
Lawrence R. Hammond
McDonald
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Demcratic
Democratic Party of
North Caolina
Cratic
North
Life Adjustment Conference At Local High School
Students at High Point High School attended what was described as the first Life Adjustment conference of its kind. Prominent speakers from Guilford College Duke University and NC State addressed girls and boys on self development fitness vocational philosophy and community relations. The event featured a play, lectures, and guidance by local professionals with a fourfold emphasis on fitness, sex education, vocational philosophy, and spiritual values.
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High Point High School
Henry Grady Owens
Clyde A. Milner
Guilford College
Victoria Carlsson
F. R. Taylor
Edward W. Boshart
N. C. State College
Clyde Milner
Guillford College
EB. V. Pullins
Duke University
A. D. Beittel
P. EB. Lindley
Byron Hayworth
Thomas W. Sprinkle
O. A. Kirkman
David Parsons
Misa Nelle Ansley
Pershing Returns Home to Laclede for Cornerstone Ceremony
Gen John J Pershing was greeted by old friends in Laclede Missouri on May 2 as he attended a cornerstone laying for a new school building. Hundreds of Linn county pupils, including Prairie Mound school alumni, gathered to see the World War I commander and former teacher. Pershing said he came back to visit old friends and neighbors.
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Laclede
John J. Pershing
Linn County
Prairie Mound
Pershing
Ed Allen
Incorrect headlight aim endangers oncoming drivers
If a vehicle’s headlights fail to make an approaching car visible at 50 feet, the headlight alignment is incorrect and needs adjustment to meet safety standards.
Sheriff Williams Denies Alleged Failures Enforcing Dry Laws
In Clayton Alabama Sheriff J Williams rebutted a jury over alleged lax enforcement of the bone dry laws. He said the people should know that another grand jury could review the beer evidence he submitted.
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Clayton
Ala
J. Williams
Williams
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