Service Held for S. Tom Buie
Funeral services were held at 3 p m Friday from the residence 1102 Cedrow avenue with Dr O C Williamson pastor of First Presbyterian church officiating Pallbearers included J Paul Williamson Dr W A Hayes Frank Autry William Lee Smith Charlie Hodgin C A York Thomas Turner Jr and Will R Smith Interment followed in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery family plot Floral tributes were carried by friends and neighbors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Tom Buie
Cedrow Avenue
O. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
J. Paul Williamson
W. A. Hayes
Frank Autry
William Lee Smith
Charlie Hodgin
C. A. York
Thomas Turner, Jr
Will R. Smith
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Gordon Webster
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Gordon Webster were held at Mt Zion Pilgrim Holiness church with Rev T R York in charge. The Mt Zion quartet sang Sometime We ll Understand and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were family friends and Mt Zion members. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gordon Webster
Mt. Zion Pilgrim Holinese
T. R. York
Mt. Zion Church
Mt. Zion Quartet
Oil Dealers From Four Towns Dined With Industry Guests
About 175 customers and guests from High Point Asheboro Denton and Lexington attended a dinner hosted by Southern Oil Company presided by R L Brinson and Purol Company at the Sheraton hotel ballroom moving pictures were shown by Henry Hoyt from Purols Chicago office Y Kirkpatrick from Purol Charlotte office spoke along with Fred Ridley Sam H Denny of Southern Oil was master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ol Company
High Point
Asheboro
Denton
Lexington
Southern Oil Company
R. L. Brinson
Purol Company
Fred Ridley
Charlotte
Sam H. Denny
Death of Mrs Lena Leonard Hurley in Lexington
Mrs Lena Leonard Hurley 68 wife of Rev J B Hurley former North Carolina conference presiding elder died in Lexington after an illness of nearly two months. Surviving are husband a son Dr Leonard B Hurley two daughters Mrs William C Chadwick and Mrs Thomas Shelton Newbold four sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at the home at 8 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena L. Hurley
Lexington
Lena Leonard Hurley
J. B. Hurley
North Carolina
Leonard B. Hurley
Woman's College
Greensboro
William C. Chadwick
New Bern
Thomas Shelton Newbold
Goldsboro
A. E. Smith
W. J. Byerly
Mount Airy
Winston-Salem
E. &. Raper
C. A. Hunt
Roberts Leonard
State students tour Deep River erosion control farms
Thirty five juniors and seniors from North Carolina State College in Farm Management led by Dr. G. W. Forster visited the Deep River project farms cooperated with the soil conservation service. They toured Bundy Brothers dairy in Jamestown L. O. Willard on the Greensboro highway and S. E. Coltrane at Guilford College with stops in Seagrove. A Hoffman trip showcased the rural re settlement project now underway. Local guides included E. B. Garrett FE. T. Erickson W. Guy Kincannon C. C. Abernathy and Cc. F. Howland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Forster
North Carolina State College
The
Soil Conservation Service
Deep River Project
Conservation Service
Bundy Brothers
Jamestown
L. O. Williard
Greensboro
E. Coltrane
Guilford College
Seagrove
Hoffman
E. B. Garrett
FE. T. Erickson
High Point
W. Guy Kincannon
C. C. Abernathy
Cc. F. Howland
Falls From Scaffold Injures Archdale Man at Snow Lumber
J C Autrey of Archdale fell from a scaffold at Snow Lumber company and was treated at Burrus Memorial hospital yesterday afternoon. He was not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Autrey
Archdale
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Snow Lumber Company
Rabies To Decline Then Rise In North Carolina
Dr. John H. Hamilton of the state board of health predicts rabies will gradually drop through 1940 or 1941 with a rise toward a new peak. He notes epidemics follow cycles about a year and a half and urges continued precautions and watching bitten dogs for rabies signs to guide Pasteur treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
John H. Hamilton
Division of Laboratories
State Board of Health
Local Youth Guilty of Reckless Driving in 1936 Crash
Thomasville May 15 Guy Grimes Jr of High Point was found guilty of reckless driving for a August 15 1936 crash that injured three people Jackie Ross Mary Hilliard and Lois Hilliard. He was ordered to pay half the hospital and doctor bills and faced court costs as ordered by Judge C W Gilliam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Guy Grimes, Jr
Lexington Avenue
High Point
C. W. Gilliam
Young Grimes
Gilliam
Grimes
Winston Street
Jackie Ross
Mary Hilliard
Lois Hilliard
Senate split on court bill as talks stall next Tuesday
The Senate judiciary committee remains 10 to 8 against the court measure with both sides claiming a Senate majority. President Roosevelt seeks a 1.5 billion relief fund for next year while House appropriations backs his request. White House conferees say the president will urge regional power authorities and later wage and hour standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Roosevelt
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
White House
Tennessee Valley Authority
William Penn Operetta a Success Sunbonnet Sue at William Penn High
William Penn high school staged Sunbonnet Sue as its first operetta to an audience near 500 in the auditorium Tuesday evening. The two act production featured Hattie Davis as Sunbonnet Sue with Hood Beatty opposite her, praised for songs including A Cottage In Loveland. Cast members included Edward Torrence Elizabeth Johnson Harry Caldwell Louise Wilson and Ruth Barringer among others with a notable chorus and tap dancing by George Wilkes Ernestine Keno Mary Frances Lawrence and Margaret Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn High School
William Penn Auditorium
Sunbonnet Sue
Hattie Davis
Hood Beatty
Loveland
Edward Torrence
Elizabeth Johnson
Harry Caldwell
Louise Wilson
George Wilkes
Ernestine Keno
Mary Frances Laurence
Margaret Hill
Ruth Barringer
C. ©. Gill
Elizabeth Boykins
Laura Gray
Barney Humphrey
William Griffith
Catherine Brown
Norma Simrel
Mildred Oliphant
Lucy M. Williamson
Janie Blackmon
Hazel McAllum
H. Little
Rachel McKinley
Alton Reese
Vergeous Gould
T. Harriston
Isabell Kelly
Jessie Gray
Lee Brown
Gwendolyn Whitted
Earlene Davis
Ralph Tribble
Ethel G. Cobb
Mabel L. Seate
Clara E. Humphrey
L. A. Foust
Herman FE. Thompson
C. E. Yokeley
Oak Identified as Most Common Lightning Target
The oak tree is reported as the species most frequently struck by lightning in recent observations, according to the study. The finding highlights the tree type’s susceptibility during storm events and may influence conservation and safety guidance.
May Day Pageant Pleases Fairview Street School
Fairview Street School presented a May Day pageant titled Spring time directed by Catherine Snodgrass. Daisy Portee crowned Queen of the May with attendants around a flower decorated throne. The program featured Proserpina, Jupiter, Ceres, and other mythic roles performed by students from grades one through seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Fairview Street
Catherine Snodgrass
Daisy Portee
Proserpina
Jupiter
Prosepina
Quene
Ceres
Elizabeth Bruton
Pluto
James Stokes
Mary Wade James
Gladys Ross
North Wind
Lucille Coleman
Julia Colson
Clayton Reid
Herald
Harold Cruse
Leila Mae Clowney
J. W. Edmundson
Alexander Hill
Dorothy Ware
Verland Ware
Pearline Gripper
Ninnie Fair
Tainbearer
Daisy Robertson
Davis Chambers
B. B. Lomax
J. K. Williams
A. L. Jones
E. G. Wing
N. O. Moss
Personal notes from Wadesboro and Henderson hospital
Mrs. C. H. White remains a patient at Jubilee hospital Henderson after an automobile wreck two weeks ago. Miss Rezela Walker of Knoxville Tennessee visits her mother Mrs Maggie Walker at 811 Wade street along with Mr and Mrs Lankie Fair Mr and Mrs J W Fair and Mr and Mrs Edmond Lyles who were recent visitors in Wadesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. White
Jubilee Hospital
Henderson
Rezela Walker
Knoxville
Tenn
Maggie Walker
Wade Street
Lankie Fair
J. W. Fair
Edmond Lyles
Wadesboro
St Mark Ladies Choir Teas at Gannon House
St Mark Circle 3 of the M E church hosts a four musical tea at Mrs Gladys Gannaman 838 Hoover St Sunday 4 to 6 pm by the Ladies Aid No 8. Nine William Penn students earn honor roll for the fifth term with minimum 90 average. names include Willie Parks Lena Smith Edith Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark Ladies’ Aid No
St. Mark M. E. Church
Gladys Gannaman
Hoover Street
William Penn
William Penn High School
Willie C. Parks
Lena Smith
Ity
Edith Wil
School class statistics and incomplete names listed
The fragment lists student names with percentages across classes including Grace DeBerry Evelyn Drake Lillie Hally and Otis Wills with 90 956 92 91 95 percent figures, and references Grace DeBer ry with junior and sophomore divisions. The text is incomplete for full reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiams
Benjamin Lucas
Grace DeBerry
Evelyn Drake
Lillie Hally
Icie Phone Parks
Otis Wills
Preschool Growth at Washington Street Center
The Washington Street Community Center preschool group has grown to 30 children. Morning sessions are guided by WPA recreation leaders Mrs. C. B. Harris and Mrs. Helen Wooley who direct children into suitable games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street Community Center
C. B. Harris
Mis
Helen Wooley
WPA
W. L. C Circle Hosts Meeting At Mrs Chavens Home
The W. L. C Circle of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. Nellie Chavens on East Washington street Thursday evening. After business, members enjoyed a dainty repast and a large tea hosted by Mrs. Nancy Hinton on East High street Sunday. Janie Stanback led the musical program as mistress of ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. LC
First Baptist Church
Nellie Chavens
East Washington Street
Janie Stanback
Louise Gaylord
Leola Little
Thelma Hayes
Nellie Hinton
Alice Ecces
Maud Williams
Pearl Talbert
Norvella Boyd
Lillie Hally
Alberta Craft
Lee Williams
Nancy Hinton
East High Street
Young People's Club Meeting At Reed Street Church
The Young People's club of Women's Memorial A. M. E. church met with Miss Edith Black on Reed Street Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Club
Young People’s Club of Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church
Edith Black
Reed Street
Giraffes Reach High To Pull Leaves With Tongues
A fact about giraffes showing their long tongues enable them to strip leaves from trees. The behavior highlights how these animals feed and navigate their tall surroundings in savanna habitats.
Telephone call interrupts former monarch’s golf game
In London a source says it is definite the duke's fiancée will not become Her Royal Highness immediately. The former king wants his bride to have royal style at marriage, likely next month, though King George VI and the government hold most control. The possibility remains that the duchess could later be raised to H R H after time softens post abdication tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George VI
William Gray Hurt In Auto Overturn Near Church
William Gray of 512 East Lexington Avenue was severely but not critically injured when his car overturned near Archdale Methodist Episcopal Church around 12 30 this afternoon. The vehicle was practically demolished and Gray was taken to Guilford General Hospital in Yow's ambulance before being discharged to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gray
Lexington Avenue
Archdale Methodist Episcopal Church
Gray
Guilford General Hospital
Destructive hair seals lured by sounds in Puget Sound
Puget Sound sees seals drawn toward shore by noises mimicking musical instruments. Hunters use sound to trap seals within rifle range, raising safety and wildlife concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Hoey stresses practical training at Colerain high
Governor Hoey in Colerain urged emphasis on practical training in public schools to prepare North Carolina youths for life. He highlighted soil chemistry and vocational agriculture for an agricultural state and called for industry and technical training to equip students for service and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colerain
Hoey
Colerain High School
North Carolina
Acadia Delayed Liner Sails After Union Dispute
The Eastern Steamship Company liner Acadia left Norfolk bound for Norfolk at 4 A M today, thirteen hours late due to a dispute between the National Maritime Union and the International Seamen's Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Steamship Company
Acadia
Norfolk
National Maritime Union
International Seamen's Union
E. Wilson Named State T P A Officer At Meet
GOLDSBORO May 15. E. WILSON OF HIGH POINT named officer of state T P A at the 50th annual NC division Travelers Protective Association meeting. Officers elected include vice presidents O E Wilson and others. delegates chosen for national convention in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
A. Holland
Winston-Salem
Patterson
Greensboro
Kittrell
Greenville
J. W. Smiterman
L. Mosteller
Hickory
Charles G. Lee
Asherill
Isaac Hughes
Hende
J. G. Houston
Wilson
P. M. Dellinger
Salisbury
J. M. Baity
Henderson
Western
Eastern Vision
A. T. Wishart
H Point
Murchison
William Horne
W. Rogere
D. W. Davi
W. E. Ormond
B. Kittrell
FE. Buchanan
Chlotte
Four Corporations Chartered In North Carolina
Raleigh May 15 four corporations received state charters. Johnson Pontiac Co Inc of High Point formed to deal in motor vehicles under 25000 dollars. stock subscribed by D Johnson and Mrs E P Johnson of High Point and B Woodley of Asheboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Thad Eyre
Johnson Pontiac Com Inc
High Point
D. Johnson
E. P. Joson
B. Woodley
Asheboro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bertha G. Webster
Southern and
Parol
DODGE
William Powell
Jean Harlow
Actors’ Guild
Hollywood
Robert Montgomery
Guild
Aubrey Blair
E. Wilson
T P.A
England
Herald's College
Westminster Abbey
Herald’s College
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