Democratic Ticket Victor With Lead of Over 1,900 Votes
Democrats swept the municipal election with an average majority near 1,900. Grayson was re-elected mayor with 5,121 votes as Sechrest led the Democratic ticket with 5,148. Powell and Lewis replaced incumbents as the party extended its control across eight seats. Final returns showed orderly voting and swift counting despite rain, with induction set for May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Grayson
W. Tom Powell
J. Ed Millis
C. A. Lewis
Glenn R. Ward
Grayson
Rhodes
W. A. Davis
R. H. Sechrest
J. A. Hulin
J. M. Thomas
KR. K. Young
Amos
Powell
Thomas
Lanier
Briggs
Blair
Connor
Williamson
Lewis
Phenenn
Hurest
Ferree
Millikan
L. J. Fisher
Township
Democratic Executive Committee
Fisher
Tom W. Sprinkle
Municipal Board of Elections
Precineta
Eemerer
Mmma Assstassie
Grayson Res
Eneeveeneeee
Ems
Magne
Pickett
Trd
Ward Conner Il Ee Ee
Coltrane
Hulin
Wward Council
Young
Sechrest
Kidnaping Cases Delayed Again Until Monday
Trial of three defendants on charges of kidnaping I. M. Ritchie and Fred Heigh was continued due to a defendant’s sister's death and a defense attorney's absence. The case is set for Monday unless further delay occurs with the American Civil Liberties Union aiding the prosecution and local counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Ritchie
Fred Heigh
N Municipal Court
Rh. P. Myers
Lewis BE. Teague
Myers
Ister
Thomas 4. Gold
Greensboro
Harris
American Civil Liberties Union
Commercial Bank to Pay 15 Percent Dividend Shortly
Checks covering a 15 percent dividend for unsecured creditors of the Commercial National Bank of High Point have been drawn and sent to Washington for approval. The dividend, about 675000 dollars with 500000 to be paid locally, relies on funds from the bank’s liquidation and a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commercial National Bank
John D. Biggs
Biggs
Comptroller of the Currency
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Commercial National Bank of High Point
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
First National Bank of Philadelphia
Postal Savings Bank
Tennessee Reports Six Killed After Shooting
Gunfire and fights in East Tennessee over 48 hours left six men dead. John Winnie of Wartburg was shot during a family argument with Ben Hamby, who is jailed. A feud over chickens near New Market left another man dead, with Wilburn Spencer jailed in Dandridge. Ike White of Morristown died at a Newport tourist camp dance hall from a head blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxvville
Tenn
East Tennessee
John Winnie
Wartburg
Ben Hamby
Hamby
New Market
Wilburn Spencer
Dandridge
Ike White
Morristown
Newport
Jack Noe
Bond Preaches Transformation From Romans to Church Conduct
Rev G T Bond of College Place Church Greensboro spoke at Main Street M B church on Romans 12 2 urging believers not to conform to worldly standards. He warned conformity lowers moral standing and urged the church to follow God s will not world trends. Evening services continue at 745 p m with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Bond
College Place
Greensboro
Main Street
M. BE
Church of Christ
St. Paul
Paul
Tragedy at Nigs Creek Church Yard Ends in Double Death
Officers report Ralph Thomas struck White causing a fatal neck injury. In a separate incident in the Nigs Creek church yard three miles southeast of Oneida, Harry Smith age 38 and Whitney Marcum age 20 shot and killed each other during a quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thomas
White
Harry Smith
Whitney Marcum
Nigs Creek Church Yard
Oneida
Return From Rites For Lewis Sandlin
Mr and Mrs C A Taylor and children returned to the city yesterday from Beulaville where they attended the funeral service for Lewis W Sandlin father of Mrs Taylor He was 66 and died of a heart attack Survivors include his wife Letitia Lanier two sons Preston Gandin of Beulaville and Norman Sandlin of Chinquapin four daughters Mrs Taylor Mrs W M Wilkins of Edenton and Misses Bessie and Doris Sandlin of Beulaville one sister Mrs O W Quinn and one brother J B Bandini of Beulaville The funeral was conducted by Rev Mr Holloway of Hallsville Baptist where the deceased had membership for over 26 years Interment was in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Taylor
Uheulaville
Taylor
Lewis W. Sandlin
Sandlin
Letitia Lanier
Preston Gandiin
Beulaville
Norman Sandlin
Chinquapin
Monarch Club Plans National Convention in Durham
At the regular Monarch Club meeting a plan outline was presented for the national Monarch clubs convention to be held in Durham on June 12 and 13. Visitors including Mr and Mrs E and Mr and George K Clark and Mr and Mrs D H Miller of Durham outlined arrangements for hosting a large delegate turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Monarchs
E. An
George K . Clark
D. H. Miller
Durham
Loser to Push Wheelbarrow Through Town
N. C. Weavil, who lost an election bet to O. R. Neighbors, will push a wheelbarrow through the streets tonight. The event starts at J. E Ward's Grocery at 6 30 p m and ends at the new post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Weavil
O. R. Neighbors
J. E Ward
Stolen Candy Found And Three Men Arrested
Nine cases of stolen candy were recovered and three Black men were arrested after J H Payne a Southern Railway special officer found loot taken from a broken box car in the western city yards. Sammie Wilson 513 Loftin street charged with larceny Sammy Hunter charged with carrying a concealed weapon Roscoe Jackson 1410 Davis street charged with receiving stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Payne
Southern Railway
Sammie Wilson
Loftin Street
Sammy Hunter
Roscoe Jackson
Davis Street
Payne
Peerless Veneer Company
Council Receives Elections Returns From Jamestown Ballot
The city council in regular session received returns from yesterday's municipal election and formally accepted the report naming the Democratic ticket of nine candidates elected. Col. D. H. Milton urged preservation steps for fish in the municipal lake at Jamestown. the matter was referred to the parks and playground commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
Col
D. H. Milton
North Carolina Fish Commission
Jamestown
Parks and Playground Commission
Arrests Highlighted as Roles in Criminal Case
One man was arrested while the other two were taken into custody as accomplices in the case. The trio faces charges related to the incident, with authorities outlining alleged roles and ongoing investigations.
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Amos, Briggs
Millis
Henry D. Perry
Amos and Powell
W. C. T. Carter
Lewis and Williamson
J. E. Ward
Amos Hosiery Mill
Public Utilities Committee
Myrtle Desk Company
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Welch Furniture Company
Triangle Hosiery Mills
Sechrest Funeral Home
Elwood
R. T.mos
Tom Powell
DR. C
Leroy Briggs
John SS
J.paul Williamson
Kn. H. Sechrest
R. K. Young
James B. Lovelace
Hyman
Jewelers Cor
Jepvers
Russell Lowe
B. Barnes
Juabaranteed
Wwe
City Shoe Shop
Thers
von Amd Sxliiven
Tennesese
Chichesters
MR. Bond
M. E
Pierce
Mamie Hoove
Foulkes
Lotte
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Sykes Florist
North Main Street
High Point Ice and Coal CO
PHOND
Lewis Sandlin
Monarch Club
Carolina Shoe Repair
Beestt
North Main
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
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