City Building Permits Show Sharp Week In High Point
FE Ingram reports a quiet week with 36 761 in construction value and four new homes among permits issued. The list details repairs and dwelling Construct plans on East Washington Street Bristol Street Woodbury Street Day Street Sycamore Street and other city addresses with amounts ranging from 10 to 2 000 dollars.
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High Point
FE. K. Ingram
A. D. Burnette
East Washington Street
High Point Furiture Company
Commerce Street
Hamilton
J. A. Hedgecock
Grimes Street
J. E. Vaughn
West Bay Street
W. T. Kennedy
English Street
W. A. Hayworth
East Green Street
Fannie S. Kress
East Commerce Street
J. B. Sandler
Woodbury Street
Kivett Drive
R. S. Smith
Taylor Street
Arovia Martin
Mobile Street
R. A. Vail
Sycamore Street
Central
J. W. Kennedy
Bradshaw Street
Mrs. Maude Williams
City May Limit Vehicle Registrations In Madras
Due to a sharp rise in rickshaws in Madras India authorities may cap registrations for all vehicle types annually. Officials review aims to curb congestion and control traffic growth while balancing transport needs in the city.
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Madras
India
Mayor Praises Clean Up Work in High Point
Mayor O Arthur Kirkman endorses the Clean up Paint up Fix up campaign led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He lauds its health safety employment fire prevention housing and civic pride benefits and urges citizens to participate in cleaning painting planting repairing and beautification efforts citywide.
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O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Reorganization of the J W A at Grimes Street School
The old High Point Industrial Workers Association inactive for a decade was voted yesterday to reform under its former charter. Boarders and sock hosiery mill workers attended in front of Grimes Street School, pushing for continuity with the old I W A and addressing living costs.
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High Point Industrial Workers Association
Grimes Street
IWA Members Plan Membership Drive at Grimes Street
A group agreed to pursue a membership drive and hold two meetings this week. One is Tuesday at 7 PM and the other Saturday at 11 AM, both in front of Grimes Street School. They will invite seamless hosiery workers and former IWA members to attend. Brazil will award annual prizes to industrialists for product and plant improvements. German scientists announced a secret process to convert fruit sugar into edible solid alcohol.
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Grimes Street
May Day Festival Praised At Municipal Park
High Point Teachers Forum presented a May Day Festival on the green of Municipal Colored Park with over 1,000 parents and friends in attendance. Leonard Street and William Penn High Schools co hosted, Fairview Street School not involved. Dances, May Pole, Fliawatha scene, leading roles by Chavis Walker Gill James. Dudley High School band directed by Parson.
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William Penn P.T. A
High Point Teachers Forum
Leonard Street School
William Penn High School
Forum
Fairview Street School
Fliawatha
Minnehaha
Carl Chavis
Lillia Marie Walker
Decluster Gill
Reader
Mary Etta James
Dudley High School
Leonard Street
Dorothy Adams
Gracie Sloan
William Penn
Helen Boulware
Annie Maude Johnson
Dudley Band
Parsons
Twilight Choral Club to Meet at Thelma Peterson Home
The Twilight Choral Club will meet at 1111 Alder Street Sunday at 3 PM for rehearsal. Members are urged to attend due to several wartime engagements to schedule in the near future.
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Twilight Club
Twilight Choral Club
Thelma Peterson
Alder Street
Junior Choir of First Baptist to Meet
The Junior Choir of the First Baptist Church will meet Monday night at seven o clock at the church. All members are requested to be present for rehearsal.
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First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Mt Vernon Willing Workers Sponsor Musical Tea
The Willing Workers Club of Mt Vernon Baptist Church will sponsor a musical tea this afternoon from four to six at the home of Mrs Ophelia Sutton 909 Underhill Drive. The public is invited.
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MT. Vernon
Willing Workers Club of
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Ophelia Sutton
Underhill Drive
A. and T. Glee Club Concert Tickets On Sale
The Alpha Art Club sponsors the A. T. Glee Club concert with tickets available now at Cecil's Drug Store for white patrons wishing to purchase.
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A. & T. Glee Club
Alpha Art Club
Cecil's
Beauticians Gather for Covington Meeting at East Commerce
Beauticians are asked to meet at the home of Juanita Covington at 1204 East Commerce Street on Monday evening at 7 o'clock.
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Sfiss
Juanita Covington
East Commerce Street
Card of Thanks for Robert Gill and Mt Zion Church Services
Card of thanks to friends for support during illness and death of Robert Gill with thanks for floral tributes. Mt Zion Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule including Sunday School at 9 45, morning service at 11, and evening service at 8 led by Rev Fisher R Mason.
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Robert Gill
Luella Gill
MT. Zion Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Celnek
Sallie Lee Robertson
Fisher R. Mason
Salvation Army to Render Services at Pilgrim Congregational
The Salvation Army and band Wil will worship at Pilgrim Congregational Church on Monday evening in May. The public is invited and a silver offering will be taken.
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Salvation Army
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Homecoming Day Observed by Oak Grove Churches
Oak Grove Christian Church and Pilgrim Congregation Church plan a Homecoming Day starting at 10 o clock from Oak Grove to Burlington with Green Level Church. Rev. C T Harvey and Rev. J B Jones lead the observance. Green Level visits Oak Grove Pilgrim Congregation and Washington Terrace Church. A music festival at William Penn High School Sunday at 3 30 p m concludes National Music Week.
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Oak Grove Christian Church
Pilgrim Congregation Church
Oak Grove
Bulington
Greve Level Church
Burlington
C. T. Harvey
Green Level
J. B. Jones
Pilgrim Congregation
Washington Terrace
Local Negro Will Appeal From Death Sentence Given Him
Marvin Lee Johnson a High Point Negro will appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court for reversal of the death sentence for criminal assault after a Guilford Superior Court trial last winter. He contends Judge F Donald Phillips prosecuted from the bench noting the judge distorted evidence and turned his charge into a prosecutor demand for conviction.
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Marvin Lee Johnson
High Point
F. Donald Phillips
Guilford Superior Court
North Carolina Supreme Court
Johnson
Phillips
Greensboro
Tributes to Safe Driving Class Endorse Lessons
Letters of tribute praised the Safe Driving School as it closed another unit Friday night instructors received comments extolling safety and better driving habits. Street and William Penn School will participate.
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Safe Driving
Reverend Waddell to Lead Sunday Service at First Baptist
Rev W A Waddell pastor of Cherry Street Presbyterian Church to preach at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation.
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Waddell
W. A. Waddell
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Holy Mass at Christ the Ming Catholic Mission
Holy Mass will be held at the temporary chapel on East High Street Sunday at 9 o clock. Father Bernadine Watson S A is pastor.
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Christ the Ming Catholic Mission
East High Street
Bernadine Watson
S. A
Second rally ends at Women's Memorial program
The second rally tied to the building program at Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church will conclude with Sunday evening service at 7 30. Rev. F. R. Jones, the pastor, will be present for the service.
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Women's Memorial
Women’s Memorial A. MM. E
F. R. Jones
Womanless wedding at St Mark Church Tuesday night
A womanless wedding will be held at St Mark Methodist Church on Tuesday night May 6 at 8 30. Participants are asked to attend a rehearsal Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock at the church.
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St. Mark Methodist Church
Octet roll call at William Penn High School observance
William Penn High School Octet held roll call for new members during National Music Week events. Present was Miss Mary Lou Carter. new members include Misses Helen Legrand, Annie Laura Gunnaway, Louise Armstrong, Dorothy Hunter replacing four seniors. Music programs featured trio, piano duet, quartet, and Octet selections. certificates awarded to senior club members. Harry Lee served as master of ceremony.
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William Penn High School
Mary Lou Carter
Helen Legrande
Annie Laura Gunnaway
Louise Armstrong
Dorothy Hunter
M. L. Carter
Mae Travis Knox
Morell Winchester
Mary McClendon
G. W. Yokely
Harry Lee
Missionary Union Convenes at Gurley Street Church of God
The district missionary union meets at Gurley Street Church of God today. Members gather for sessions, prayers, and planning activities as part of their regional outreach program.
Thanks for Kindness During Illness to Mrs Estella Carter
Mrs Estella Carter thanks friends for kindness shown during illness that confined her to bed at the hospital and at home. She expresses gratitude for support received.
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Estella Carter
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