Insurance Official Praises High Point's Financial Condition
An insurance company executive, after purchasing over 11 million dollars of refunding bonds, voiced strong approval of High Point's finances. The letter to Mayor Arthur Kirkman cited the city's debt management and bonds as well priced and attractive, marking the first institutional interest in over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Page Harris
Northwestern Mutual Insure Company
Philip K. Robinson
Direc
Arthur Kirkman
Robinson
Kirkman
City Hall
Jaycees Hold Regular Meeting Tonight at Sheraton
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular weekly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Sheraton Hotel. President Charles Mendenhall will preside and several important matters are expected to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Charles Mendenhall
Two Divorces Granted in Municipal Court
Two divorces were granted on statutory grounds in Municipal Court this morning. Rosetta Burton was granted a divorce from Herman Burton and Floyd Angel obtained a divorce from Fern Angel. The Ray versus Rigers jury case was in deliberation when the court adjourned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta
Burton
Herman FE
Floyd Franklin Angel
Fern Edith Angel
Ray Vs. Rigers
Roads To Rome and Biltmore Gardens Appeal To Tourists
The piece suggests visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park for early wildflower blooms from March to September or October and Asheville for the Biltmore House and Gardens opened in 1930. It notes open hours 9 30 a m to 6 p m April 1 to October 1 and a three hour tour of the estate. It also mentions dogwood viewing near Forsyth County along State route 121 between Winston Salem and Mount Airy and upcoming meetings in Pinehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Asheville
Biltmore House
U. S. 25
Biltmore Estate
Forsyth County
Winston-Salem
Mount Airy
Pinehurst
Rotary Meeting Highlights and College Debt Campaign
The Rotary Club heard several talks led by W B Hill of Chicago about liquidating High Point College debt as the campaign gains momentum. Nancy Barker performed dances to applause, with Mrs Charles W McAnally Jr at the piano. Capus M Waynick presided in President Praigg’s absence and urged voter registration before the week ends. Visitors included John Hoock O A Kirkman and B J Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
W. B. Hill
Chicago
High Point College
Nancy Barker
Charles W.mcanally, Jr
Noble T. Praigg
Capus M. Waynick
Waynick
John Hoock
O. A. Kirkman
B. J. Walker
New Brittain, Conn
Commencement At Allen Jay Gets Under Way Friday Night
Allen Jay High School announces finals for the commencement with class day exercises Friday May 10 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The baccalaureate Sunday May 12 at 2 30 p m will be delivered by Rev Embree H Blackard of High Point. Graduation exercises follow Monday May 13 at 8 p m with Supt R G Anders of Hendersonville giving the commencement address. Diplomas go to 33 graduates and seniors depart for a four day trip to Washington D C on Tuesday May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay High School
T. Bennison
Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of
High Point
R. Ge Anders
Hendersonville
Washington, D. C
Vernon Alman
Warren Butt
George D. Case
Thomas D. Case
Carlton Cox
Mary Elizabeth Cummings
Delbert Davis
Helen Deaton
Edwin Dobbins
Hubbard George
Avis Gibson
W. H. Grady
Frances Ingram
Elva Jackson
Noah Johnson
Ruth Jones
Eula MaeKearns
Ruth Lawson
Mary Lowe
Jean McLean
Louise McSwain
Frances Mitchell
Colon Moffitt
Elizabeth Morgan
Hazel Pierce
Judy Primm
Willie Myers
Margeret Rich
Jack Smith
Marybelle Summers
Marvin Summer
Evan Upchurch
Roy White
C. B. Woodall
Margaret Zachary
I. K. Purvis
Stansbury Sees Food Stamp Plan Move in Guilford
Greensboro officials expect the food stamp plan to be set up in Guilford within weeks after a Charlotte visit. George L. Stansbury says a study by Claude B. Hodges will determine feasibility, with merchants and relief groups reporting good cooperation and positive results in Mecklenburg County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Charlotte
George L. Stansbury
County Board of Commissioners
Guilford
Claude B. Hodges
Southeast Food Stamp Plan Region Office
Stansbury
High Point
Hodges
J. W. Burke
Gibsonville
Joe F. Hoffman, Jr
Willis Booth
Mecklenburg County
Koonce and Powell Serve on Committee
Dr W L Jackson chairman of the High Point Civil Service Commission announces the appointment of Commissioners W T Powell and Arnold J Koonce to a joint committee with four City Council members to study and report recommendations on a personnel survey by the Public Administration Service of Chicago. Council members Earl N Phillips Amos Kearns R H Sechrest and C A Lewis join the panel to study the report and make recommendations to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jackson
High Point Civil Service Commission
W. T. Powell
Arnold J. Koonce
Public Administration Service of Chicago
Earl N. Phillips
Amos Kearns
R. H. Sechrest
C. A. Lewis
Fire at Snow Lumber Company causes little damage
Firemen extinguished a small blaze in the dust pit at Snow Lumber Company on East Commerce Street yesterday afternoon. The fire caused little damage and was the second plant fire reported within a month. The origin of the blaze yesterday remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Lumber Company
East Commerce Street
Negro Charged With Burglary in Local Case
Eddie Montgomery, 48, of 303 Taylor Street, held without bond on a first degree burglary charge. Detectives say he admitted breaking into the home of Mrs. W. E. Tilley at 624 Willowbrook Street Tuesday night and taking a pair of shoes. Mrs. Tilley and her son Albert identified him. Montgomery was previously arrested Tuesday for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Montgomery
Taylor Street
Bureau of Investigation
Montgomery
W. E. Tilley
Willowbrook Street
Drive to retire debt of college gains interest
High Point College Debt Liquidation Campaign reports rising interest in fundraising drives with six semi annual payments. Tomorrow at 12 15 p m a luncheon reports progress at Wesley Memorial Church led by W T Powell. Asheboro Thomasville and Greensboro groups organize with multiple co chairs and large committees. 75 reservations have been made for the Wednesday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Wesley Memorial Church
W. T. Powell
A. I. Free
L. F. eRoss
Asheboro
Thomasville
D. R. Reed
J. Walter Lambeth
D. R. Connell
Greensboro
O. F. Stafford
F. R. Stout
Funeral Rites for Sam P Dicks and J H Woodell Held
Funeral services for Sam P Dicks 71 of Blair West Virginia held at Marlboro Friends Church with interment in the church cemetery. Dicks born June 27 1868 is survived by wife Cora Wall and brother Robert Dicks. J H Woodell 48 died at Guilford County Sanatorium was honored at Green Street Baptist Church with pallbearers and interracial flowers and burial in Floral Garden Cemetery.
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Sam P. Dicks
Blair
W. Va
Marlboro
Martine Burton
Alton Davis
C. L. Hill
Mr. Dicks
Randolph County
Cornelius
Margaret Dicks
Cora Wall
Robert Dicks
J. H. Woodell
Guilford County
Green Street Baptist Church
A. Lincoln Falk
North Main Street Baptist Church
D. M. Spence
First Christian Church
W. E. Lewis
Anna
Roscoe Briley
James Kennedy
Fred Kerr
W. R. Myrick
John Welborn
Vernon Coggins
Floral Garden Cemetery
City Council Tours First Year in High Point
Mayor Arthur Kirkman praised the High Point city council on the first anniversary of their swearing in for an active and harmonious year. He noted adoption of the agenda system aided work and that the 24 hour adjournment rule has never needed invoking. The council has not held a strictly executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
High Point
Arthur Kirkman
City Hall
Kirkman
Brooks Memorial Church Evening Sermon and Local Events
Community notices list Rev Mamie Smith preaching at Brooks Memorial Methodist Church this Thursday at 8 o clock Mother and Daughter Banquet at Brooks Memorial Methodist Church Monday at 8 o'clock Willing Workers Club of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church meets with Miss Annie Jones at Mrs. Vennie Ruffan home 1206 Pearson Street 7 45 pm High Point Teachers Forum final meeting at William Penn High School 7 30 pm Birthday party hosted by Betty Jett for son James Thomas at 1104 Hoover Street with numerous children in attendance G T C Club meets 8 pm at Miss Annice Moffitt 801 Redding Street including officers and members description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Smith
Brooks Memorial Methodist Church
Willing Workers Club
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Annie Jones
Vennie Ruffan
Pearson Street
High Point Teachers Forum
William Penn High School
Betty Jett
James Thomas
Hoover Street
Sally Jean
Willie Walker
James
Annie K. Powell
Marian
Claude
Kay Francis Torrence
Donnie Little
Dallas Hill
L. B. Kiser
Sonny Walker
Herbert
Eric Torrence
Jerry
Betty Jean Smith
Goler Sanders
Thomas Owens
Ernestine Morgan
Lt. Simms
Everette Harrington
Kenneth Dunn
Doris
Catherine Miller
Pat Vaughn
Dorothy Dyer
Mary E. Harris
Vernell Kirby
Robert Anderson
Rossie Gilmer
William Johnson
Depriest Snugers
Charles McCauley
Annice Moffitt
Redding Stret
Mabie McCloud
Anniee L. Gannaway
Frances Rochelle
Evelyn Anderson
Mary MecCral
Katie Poe
Margaret McCain
Merion Davis
M. A Gabriel
Minnie B. Taylor
Woodrow W Hill Preaches at Green Street Baptist Church
Rev Woodrow W Hill, a Southern Baptist Seminary student in Louisville, returns home to High Point for summer. He will preach at Green Street Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening and lead the Daffy Vacation Bible School throughout June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow W. Hill
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
High Point
Mrs. S. Hill
Hamilton Street
Hill
Green Street Baptist Church
Green Street Church
Daffy
Difficulties in Importing Autos May Stall Manchukuo Industry
Import hurdles for automobiles and automotive parts from the United States and Europe threaten to delay the launch of the automobile industry in Manchukuo, potentially impacting production plans and economic development.
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United States
Europe
Manchukuo
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