City Hosts Rotary Conference With Entertainment and Golf
Arrangements are complete for a two day Rotary conference in the city bringing about 400 Rotarians from the Sith district. W B McEwen leads arrangements with golf tournaments at High Point and Valley Brook courses offering silver cups and prizes, plus a post conference barbecue at Sedgefield. Ted Johnson taps the gavel to open the session at the Broadhurst theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sith
Rotary International
W. B. McEwen
Ted Johnson
Raleigh
Earl N. Phillips
High Point Country Club
High Point Enterprise
Wagger Jewelry Company
Schiffman’s, Inc
Ruby's
Sinclair Refining Company
Sheraton Hotel
Rotary-Anns
Valley Brook
Sedgefield
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Max Bones
Rotarians
Raymond
Fritzharry
AA U W sponsors Washington film shown here
A four reel motion picture titled George Washington His Life and Times will be shown at the Paramount theater twice next Saturday morning May 14 under the High Point unit of the American Association of University Women. The film aims to educate children about Washington with authentic scenes filmed in Fredericksburg Philadelphia and Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Fredericksburg
Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
Menue St
Local nurses to participate in Fourth district nursing institute
High Point nurses and doctors will play prominent roles at the first annual Fourth district Nursing Institute. The event, sponsored by the North Carolina League of Nursing Education, will meet in Greensboro on May 12. Speakers include Miss Hettie Reinhardt, Miss Bessie Chapman, Dr. Wingate Johnson, and Dr. Victoria Carlson. A 6:30 dinner will feature Miss Hazel Johnson and Dr. J. T. Burrus assessing standards in nursing education and hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Florentine
King Cotton Hotel
Greensboro
North Carolina League of Nursing Education
Leckie Ballard
K. F. Whittington
Hettie Reinhardt
State Nurses’ Association
San Francisco
Bessie Chapman
E. F. Long
Wingate Johnson
Winston-Salem
Victoria Carlson
Hazel Johnson
Bessie Baker
Duke University
Durham
J. T. Burrus
State Board of Health
Citywide BYPU Meeting At North Main Baptist Church
Citywide BYPU monthly gathering set for this afternoon at 2 30 at North Main Street Baptist Church. Claude Smith Jr will chair the program and lead a day of religious exercises with a banner to be awarded for evidence of unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Tireet Baptist Church
Claude Smith, Jr
Dedicating Hilliard Memorial Church Amid Growing Membership
The 82 year old Rev J M Hilliard who served 61 years is honored as the new roughed in church on Edgewood Ave near Oak Hill opens for an all day service led by Rev Hughey C Miller. The 202 member congregation invites Baptists and the public to celebrate the memorial church now in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hilliard
New Hilliard Memorial Church
Hughey ©. Miller
Hughey C. Miller
Edgewood Avenue
Highway 10
Oak Hill
South
Mr. Hilliard
Mr. Miller
S. C. Clark
Oak Hill Forest
J. A. Clinard
Miller
Circulation at High Point Library Edges Higher in April
April circulation at the High Point public library rose by about 200 books from the previous year. The average daily circulation was around 300 volumes with juvenile loans rising, as officials seek more juvenile books to meet demand. Donations are encouraged due to lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Public Library
Nancy Kirkman Poston
Jewel Hill
W. M. Rucker
James Blackwell
W. F. McCanless
Muriel Bulwinkle
W. E. Snow
Thebiary
Skid On Banana Peel Basis For $30,000 Action
Samuel Lampell, a local merchant, seeks damages of $30,000 from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company for injuries alleged after slipping on a banana peel and falling in its East Washington Street store on June 22, 1931. The complaint states a broken knee and other injuries from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lampell
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
East Washington Street
Elected Assistants named for North Carolina Bank and Trust
W C Howard and James K Paul have been elected assistant cashiers of the North Carolina Bank and Trust company High Point branch. Howard, a Greensboro native, moved to High Point in 1930 after banking at American Exchange National Bank Greensboro. Paul, born in Elkin, studied banking at UNC and joined the bank after stints at Elkin National and Commercial National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CC. Howard
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
C. L. Amos
Willis Johnson
Mr. Howard
Greensboro
High Point
Greensboro High School
Mars Hill College
American Exchange National Bank
Dmedeen Exchange
North Carolina Banks
Howard
James K. Paul
W. C. Howard
Mr. Paul
Elkin
Elkin High School
University of North Carolina
Elkin National Bank
Commercial National Bank
Chas. L. Amos
J. Allen Austin
J. J. Corrigan
Sedgefield Inn To Close For Summer
Sedgefield Inn will close on May 15 for the summer months and reopen between October 1 and 15. The Sedgefield Country Club remains unaffected and will continue operations. The inn’s entire operating staff will be released during the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Inn
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Country Club
Ralph A Erskine Leaves Sheraton
Ralph A. Erskine, two years manager of the Sheraton hotel, has tendered his resignation to R. T. Amos, president of the company operating the hotel. Both men were out of the city and could not be reached for comment. Erskine, an experienced hotel man, built a wide circle of friends during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Erskine
Sheraton
R. T. Amos
Mr. Erskine
Mr. Amos
Shady Grove Church To Dedicate Service This Morning
Rev W L Hicks announces dedication exercises of the Shady Grove Church of the Living God at Archdale during the 11 o clock worship service. All members urged to attend and the public invited to worship with the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove Church of
Made in High Point exhibit nearing completion
Progress on High Point first Made in High Point product exhibit shows nearing completion. About 60 exhibits will be entered before the opening. The display, on the Exposition building’s first floor, features products manufactured in the city and will be accessible to Rotary delegates and school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Exposition
South Main Street
57Th District
Rotary Convention
of Patriotic Sons of America
T. B. Earle
A. W. Klemme
KR. W. Riggins
Dr Crowell to Lead Sunday School Lesson
Dr. George H. Crowell will teach the adult Sunday school class at Lebanon Methodist Protestant church this morning at 9 45 o clock. A special Mother’s Day lesson will be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
George H. Crowell
Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church
Clean Up And Paint Up Campaign Is Launched
The American Business club launches a citywide May campaign led by J. Brooks Reitzel to remove trash, repair streets and alleys, and beautify public spaces. City sanitation cooperation will help homeowners remove cans and rubbish during the one month effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
J. Brooks Reitzel
Mtees
Lees Fone
Leeiataius
Elks Host Mother's Day Program In High Point
In High Point today Elks Club hosts a Mother s Day program at the Elks home at 3:00 PM with Exalted Ruler David T. Yow opening, songs by Genevieve Moore and Betsy Yow, and tributes to mothers by O Arthur Kirkman and W C Hammond.
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High Point
United States
Elks Club
Elks
David T. Yow
Dow
Genevieve Moore
O. Arthur Kirkman
Esquire
S. Harville
Betsy Yow
W. C. Hammond
College groups elect officers at High Point
High Point college organizations recently elected officers. Margaret Pickett becomes next year’s girl’s dormitory house president, Elva Cartner is vice-president, Jane Lingo secretary, Edith Hughes treasurer, Alma Andrews head proctor, and Hya Cinth Hunter freshman representative. Ministerial association names Lester Farr president and others. YWCA installs Irma Paschall as president with Ola Stafford, Tempie Carter, Virginia Massey as officers. Frances Pritchett and Majors Pickett among retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Margaret Pickett
Graham
Olive Thomas
Elva Cartner
Truth Isley
Jane Lingo
Irma Paschall
Edith Hughes
Sallie Mae Bivins
Alma Andrews
Hyacinth Hunter
Ministerial Association
Lester Farr
Forrest Wagoner
Herman Yakley
L. F. Strader
Ola Stafford
Tempie Carter
Virginia Massey
Frances Pritchett
Ethel Faw
Lockhart files for Justice of the Peace in High Point township
B A Lockhart a teacher at the Baraca class of the English Street Methodist Protestant church filed with the county board of elections to run for justice of the peace in High Point township. He has lived in High Point five years and previously served as a justice of the peace in Florence Washington Deputy sheriff for two years.
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B. A. Lockhart
English Street
Tryon Street
County Board of Elections
High Point Township
Lockhart
High Point
Florence
D. C
R Hancock Dies at 73 at Seagrove Home
R Hancock aged 73 retired farmer died at his Seagrove area home Saturday at 5 40 am. He belonged to Union Grove Baptist church and funeral services are set for 2 pm today from the church. He left widow Mary Belle McAskill Hancock two sons E A Hancock of Paulsboro NJ and D B Hancock of Aberdeen five daughters J H McNeil J F Garner O R McNeil C C Presnell all of Seagrove and J S Nichols of Salisbury 28 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hancock
Seagrove
Hancock
Union Grove Baptist Church
Mary Belle McAskill Hancock
E. A. Hancock
Paulsboro
N. J
D. B. Hancock
Aberdeen
J. H. McNeil
J. F. Garner
O. R. McNeil
C. C. Presnell
J. S. Nichols
Salisbury
Progress Report On Appraisal Of Closed Commercial National Bank
A bank reorganization committee reports real progress in appraising assets of the closed Commercial National Bank. They expect a definite statement for depositors within ten days to two weeks and submission to the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Washington
John O. Biggs
George H. Salmon
Pomeroy and Salmon
New York
McAnally Quits Party Post to Lead Ehringhaus Campaign
Charles W. McAnally resigns as vice-chairman of the Fourth Ward Democratic Executive Committee in High Point to devote himself to managing J. C. B. Ehringhaus’s gubernatorial campaign. He says the move preserves party harmony and fairness among candidates. Chairman Troy R. Short will accept the resignation with no successor named.
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Charles W. McAnally
High Point Township
Democratic Executive Committee
Fourth Ward
Troy R. Short
High Point
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
McAnally
Short
Ehringhaus
Democratic Party
Drive On Illegal Auto Lights Campaign Tonight
State patrolmen and local police join in a drive on illegal auto lights in the area tonight. Four highway patrolmen and four local officers will check headlights and remove one eyed cars. Motorists receive a grace period to fix lighting, then prosecutions follow if noncompliance occurs.
Bedclothes Needed By Welfare Board Urges Donations
Officials of the Point Board of Public Welfare appealed for clothing and especially bedclothes and linen for needy families. Four complete layettes are needed. Donations are urged for Monday or Tuesday.
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Welfare Board
Point Board of Public Welfare
City cafes graded on quarterly sanitary inspections
Sixteen city cafes received grades. Only three cafes scored below B. Elwood Hotel Coffee Shop topped with 98.5, followed by Elwood Hotel Dining Room at 98. Other high scorers included Sheraton Hotel and Princesa Cafe among others. Colored cafes White Way Cafe and Lincoln Lunch Room received 80 and 57.5 respectively.
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J. R. McLeod
Raleigh
Claud Hussey
Elwood Hotel
Sheraton Hotel
Princesa Cafe
Friendly Cafeteria
Green Lantern Grill
East End Cafe
Golden Rule
Queen Anne
Eagle Cafe
Labelle Soda Shop
Silver Moon Cafe
Marsh's Coffee Shop
Leluxe
Belmont Cafe
Carolina Cafe
Piedmont Cafe
Broadway Cafe
New York Cafe
New Dixie
High Point
Johnson's
George Washington
Paramount
Blackwelder's
Coleman's Cafe
White Way
Lincoln
Ferrell Holder Sentenced for Manslaughter in Greene County
Ferrell Holder, Archdale youth, pleaded guilty in Guilford superior court to manslaughter in the death of seven year old Lester Hancock. Judge John H. Clement sentenced him to five to eight years in state prison after he allegedly drove drunk while fleeing a pursuing police car. Walter Ridge, owner of the death car, was indicted but the charge was nol pros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrell Holder
Archdale
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Lester Hancock
John H. Clement
Holder
Walter Ridge
H. L. Koonts
Samuel Haworth to Speak at Central Friends Church Today
Invitation extended for Samuel Haworth to address the Central Friends church this morning at 11 o'clock. He will lead the Brotherhood class at 9 46 with church school sessions at 9 45. Tom A. Sykes preaches at 8 this evening on The Christian in Leisure and Amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Haworth
Central Friends Church
Mr. Haworth
Brotherhood
Church School
Tom A. Sykes
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Paramount Theater
Hilliard Memorial Church
Library
Ralph A Erskine
Shady Grove Church
Way
City Sanitary Department
Girls’ Dormitory
City
Frank D. Grist
United States Senate
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bas Grist
Charles M'Anally
AID Ehringhaus
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