Building Slump Hits High Point Permits
High Point building permits issued last week totaled 6 761 dollars reflecting a sharp local slowdown. The docket lists 4 new residential structures and multiple repairs including homes on Bristol Street East Washington Street and Woodbury Street near Kivett Drive.
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High Point
E. K. Ingram
A. D. Burnette
East Washington Street
High Point Furiture Company
Commerce Street
Hamilton
J. A. Hedgecock
Bristol Street
Bedord
W. C. Howard
Oakland Street
D. P. Moffitt
Adams Street
Frederick R. Taylor
Johnson Street
B. W. Walker, Jr
Kennedy Street
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
Day Street
Underhill
Madras considers cap on annual vehicle registrations
Due to a sharp rise in rickshaws and other vehicles in Madras, city officials may impose a cap on the total number of vehicles that can be registered each year. The move aims to control congestion and manage street space amid growing urban transport demand.
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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 in an open letter to High Point residents. He lauds community efforts for health safety housing and civic pride while urging citizens to continue cleaning planting repairing and beautifying the city.
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O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Reorganization of the High Point IWA at Grimes Street
The old High Point Industrial Workers Association, idle for about ten years, was revived at a gathering of sock hosiery mill workers near Grimes Street School. Attendees voted to continue under the original IWA charter rather than pursue a new charter, with boarders among the most active participants. The local union, unaffiliated with outside groups, discussed living conditions and rising costs at Saturday’s meeting.
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High Point Industrial Workers Association
Grimes Street
Neighborhood union plans two Grimes Street meetings
The group voted to stage a membership drive and to hold two meetings this week. One Tuesday night at 7 and the other Saturday at 11, both in front of Grimes Street School. They will invite all seamless hosiery workers and all former T. W. A. members.
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Grimes Street
Brazil to Award Annual Prizes for Industrial Achievement
Brazil plans annual prizes recognizing industrialists who excel in product quality and plant improvements. German scientists have created a solid edible alcohol from fruit sugar through a secret process.
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Brazil
News of Colored People Music Festival at William Penn
National Music Week observance closes with a festival at William Penn High School this afternoon at 3 30 featuring vocal and instrumental groups from Leonard Street Fairview Street and William Penn. Instrumental ensembles have rehearsed eight months and will perform separately. Everyone invited to attend.
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William Penn High School
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
William Penn
May Day Festival Unites Local Schools on Park Green
The High Point Teachers Forum staged a May Day Festival on the Municipal Colored Park green Friday afternoon with over 1,000 spectators. Leonard Street and William Penn High Schools co hosted after Fairview Street withdrew. The program featured dances, a May Pole winding, and a scene from Hiawatha The Death of Minnehaha with Carl Chavis Lillia Marie Walker Decluster Gill and Mary Etta Jamies in main roles. Dorothy Adams and Helen Boulware led as queens with maids of honor Annie Maude Johnson Gracie Sloan. Dudley High School band, directed by Bandmaster Parsons, provided the music for a colorful procession.
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High Point Teachers Forum
Leonard Street School
William Penn High School
Forum
Fairview Street School
Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Carl Chavis
Hiawatha Lillia Marie Walker
Minnehaha Decluster Gill
Reader
Mary Etta Jamies
Dudley High School
Leonard Street
Dorothy Adams
Gracie Sloan
William Penn
Helen ‘Boulware
Annie Maude Johnson
Dudley Band
Parsons
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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Twilight Club
Twilight Choral Club
Thelma Peterson
Alder Street
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Mt Vernon Willing Workers sponsor tea event
The Willing Workers Club of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church will sponsor a musical tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 at the home of Mrs. Ophelia Sutton on 509 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 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 to Meet at Covington Home Venue
Beauticians are asked to meet at Miss Juanita Covingtons residence 1204 East Commerce Street on Monday evening at 7 o clock. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming beauty events and professional matters among members.
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Juanita Covington
East Commerce Street
Card of Thanks for Robert Gill
Family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of husband and father Robert Gill. Appreciation expressed for beautiful floral designs from Mrs. Luella Gill and family.
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Robert Gill
Luella Gill
Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday services announced
Mt Zion Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 with Miss Sallie Lee Robertson in charge. Morning service at 11 and evening service at 8, with Rev Fisher R Mason conducting both services.
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MT. Zion Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sallie Lee Robertson
Fisher R. Mason
Salvation Army Band to Worship at Pilgrim Congregational Church
Salvation Army and band 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 Tors der Services
Salvation Army
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Homecoming Day Observed By Oak Grove and Pilgrim Churches
Oak Grove Christian Church and Pilgrim Congregation Church members start at 10 o clock for Burlington to mark Home coming Day with Green Level Church of Burlington. Rev. C T Harvey and Rev J B Jones lead the observance linking Green Level Oak Grove Pilgrim Congregation and Washington Terrace Congregation Church.
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Oak Grove
Music Festival to Close National Music Week at High School
A musical festival at William Penn High School will be held Sunday at 3:30 PM to terminate National Music Week observances. Performances will feature musical organizations from Leonard Street and Fairview.
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William Penn
William Penn High School
Leonard Street
Fairview
Local Negro to appeal death sentence in Guilford case
Marvin Lee Johnson of High Point plans to appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court claiming Judge F Donald Phillips biased the trial and worsened the charge to the jury. He was convicted of criminal assault and rape in Greensboro after being charged on November 19 1940, a rare death sentence for a Black defendant in this state.
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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 School Messages Mark Closure
Letters of tribute praised the Safe Driving School as it closes another unit Friday night. Instructors received comments on improved safety and driving habits, with attendees hoping the program continues, as Street and William Penn School join in future participation.
Reverend Waddell to Preach at First Baptist Church
Rev W A Waddell pastor of Cherry Street Presbyterian Church will lead Sunday service at First Baptist Church at 3 PM He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation to deliver the sermon and participate in the worship service.
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Waddell
W. A. Waddell
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Holy Mass at Christ the King Mission Sunday at 9
Holy Mass will be held at the temporary chapel on 600 East High Street Sunday morning at 9 o clock. Father Bernadine Watson S A is pastor.
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Christ the King Catholic Mission
East High Street
Bernadine Watson
S. A
Women Memorial Rally Ends With Sunday Service
The second rally linked to the building program at Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church concludes with Sunday evening worship at 7 30. Rev. F. R. Jones, pastor, will attend the service.
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Women’s Memorial
Women's Memorial A. M. FE
F. R. Jones
Womanless Wedding at St Mark Church May 6
A womanless wedding will be held at St Mark Methodist Church on Tuesday night May 6 at 8 30 o clock. Rehearsal for all participants is scheduled 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
William Penn High School Octet members filled vacancies for graduating singers during National Music Week assembly. Mary Lou Carter called the roll. new members Helen Legrand Annie Laura Gunnaway Louise Armstrong Dorothy Hunter join replacing Carter Knox Winchester MacClendon. 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 MacClendon
Missionary Union Convening at Gurley Street Church
The district missionary union gathers today at Gurley Street Church of God to conduct meetings and related activities.
Thanking friends for kindness during illness
Abs Esieila Carter expresses gratitude to many friends for kindness shown while confined to bed at the hospital and at home after a recent illness.
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Abs
Esieila Carter
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