Graduation Days Observed by High Point Merchants
High Point merchants plan Graduation Days Friday and Saturday with 50 stores in a contest offering three prizes totaling 15, 10, and 5 dollars in merchandise. Stores display in windows items not carried in stock, excluding window fixtures, to attract graduation gifts for high school and college students.
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High -Point
High Point Merchants Association
Associaton
Wachoma Bank and Trust Company
Mrs. Miffie Ward Claimed By Death Near Greensboro
Mrs. Jittie Peacock Ward age 80 longtime Greensboro resident died at her route 6 Greensboro home after a four week illness. She born February 1861 in Etantonsburg Wilson County to Dr. Calvin Peacock and Ava Heath Peacock. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. E. A. Hunt of Oxford and three sons James R. Ward Jen B. Ward and Dred C. Ward all of Greensboro, 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at her home this afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev. Robert M Laughlin of Bessemer Methodist Church assisted by Dr. S. B Currantine and Rev. O. J. Jones. Interment Holt's Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Jittie Peacock Ward
Greensoro
James Wesly Ward
Dred Peacock
High Point
Ward
Bessemer Methodist Church
Daugher
E. A. Hunt
Oxford
James R. Ward
Jen B. Ward
Dred C. Ward
Greensboro
Robert M. Laughlin, Pasor
S. Burrentine
O. J. Jones
Holt's Chapel
Kiwanis forum debates recreation needs in Asheboro
At Asheboro Kiwanis Club, May 15, an open forum discussed local recreation problems and possible plans. Robert L. Bunch chaired the discussion, with ideas including a YMCA style pool. Ed Miller presided as club president, and a civic club committee would develop summer plans.
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Ool
Asheboro
Kiwanis Club
Asheoro
Robert L. Bunch
Ed Miller
Local Weather Note High Noon Today
The brief weather item reports a high around 62 degrees and a low near 39 last night. The record also notes yesterday's high near 79 degrees.
New President Named for High Point Life Underwriters
Robt. J. Terry elected president of the High Point Life Underwriters Association at the Elwood Hotel luncheon. Thirty five members attended, doubling last year’s total. Alton Parker named vice president with four talks by local members on ethics, industry needs, legislation, and advantages of membership.
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High Point Life Underwriters Association
Elwood
Sam Clapp
Robert J. Terry
High Point Life Insurance
Alton Parker
C. Howard White
Wilbur Groome
L. F. Ferree
Sam B. Clapp
Wigh Point Life Underwriters Association
Pilot Life
R. O. Bundy
Metropolitan Insurance Company
C. M. Westmoreland
High Point
Continental Life
N. L. Garner
Occidental Life
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Four New Members Appointed On Local Draft Board Advisory
J D Ross clerk of local draft board number four announced that four associate members were added to the advisory committee to aid registrants with questionnaires. Appointees are Julian C Franklin R D Dickson M W Nash all in the Security National Bank Building and Ben L Hersman in the Wachovia Bank Building. The regular advisory board members include C A York John A Myers J Allen Austin Sr C V Bundy and H A Millis, the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Ross
Julian C. Franklin
R. D. Dickson
M. W. Nash
Security National Bank
Ben L. Hersman
Wachovia Bank
C. A. York
John A. Myers
J. Allen Austin
Sr. C. V. Bundy
H. A. Millis
Boone attorney T E Bingham dies at 55
T E Bingham 55 a well known attorney of Boone died at his home yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock He was the husband of former High Point resident Pearl Leonard who survives The funeral will be Friday at 2 o'clock at Hinson's Chapel near Boone
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T. E. Bingham
Boone
Summer CPT Class Planned at High Point College
Preparations begin for a summer Civilian Pilot Training program at High Point College with ground instruction on campus and flight instruction by Clinton A. Johnson at Greensboro High Point Airport. Eligible are men with two years of college credit. details await Civil Aeronautics Administration announcement. Four of nine current CPT cadets have already been accepted as Army flying cadets: C. A. Watts Jr., Winston-Salem. Frank Morton, New York. Dick Rozzelle, Washington, D. C.. Harlan Reid, High Point. Ground work finishes next week. flight tests for private pilot certificate follow.
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High Point College
Ben H. Hill
Hill
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Washington
Clinton A. Johnson
Greensboro High Point
CPT
Army
C. A. Watts, Jr
Winston-Salem
Frank Morton
New York
Old Roman coin shown here in local collection
Jake Harris displays more than 2000 coins at Enterprise. The exhibit includes a copper coin minted about 300 years Before Christ bearing an emperor, a 1861 coin commemorating the German throne with Gott mit uns, and pre Civil War shin-plaster bills in perfect condition. Harris notes 1835 U.S. copper and silver coins minted for advertising by merchants and a cache of early silver half dollars. He values rarity over price and plans to keep them.
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Jake Harris
Germany
Wilhelm I
Republic
Jake
Elementary Glee Clubs Present Program Here
The High Point city schools music department staged a combined elementary glee clubs concert at the Junior High School under Miss Dorothy Hoskins. The well attended show showcased improved tone, balance, and enunciation with selections like My Grandfather's Clock and Land of Hope and Glory. Miss Mae Kirkman accompanied, with directors Miss Keren K Canady and others guiding the performances. Tonight at 8 the Junior High School band and orchestra, directed by Miss Evelyn Sharp, will give a follow up concert.
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High Point City
Dorothy Hoskins
Bendemeer
Largo
Beethoven
Elijah
Diendelssohn
Verdi
Werdig
Isabi
the Primose
Grieg
Annie
Laurie
Scott
Carpenter
Marjorie A. Quigley
Marks
Foster
Little Dogie
Barnby
Mendelssohn
NeHie
Herbert
Elgar
Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting at Sedgefield
North Carolina Bar Association and joint hosts from High Point and Greensboro will convene at Sedgefield Inn for the 43rd annual convention with sessions Friday through Saturday. Notable speakers include Frank M. Drake, Hamilton C. Jones, Judge John J. Parker, and Judge W. C. Harris.
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North Carolina Bar Association
Sedgefield Inn
High Point
Greensboro
John C. Rodman, Jr
Washington
Grover H. Jones
Norman A. Boren
Emmett H. Bellamy
Wilmington
Frank M. Drake
Louisville
Kentucky
Hamilton C. Jones
Charlotte
State Association
Thomas B. Gay
House of Delegates
American Bar Association
John J. Parker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Parker
Three Negroes Hurt In Wreck At Jamestown Morning
A car driven by Lawrence Moffitt 20-year-old of 801 Redding Street failed to negotiate a curve and overturned at Jamestown about 2:30. Injured were Harold Crews James Ingram and Lena Thompson all Negroes. They were treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Moffitt was arrested on reckless driving and license charges and released on $300 bond. They had been coming from a skating rink near Sedgefield after a dance. A second accident in the 00 block of South Main Street involved Dennis Jennings and J F Young with no charges filed.
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Lawrence Moffitt
Redding Street
Jamestown
Harold Crews
Fairview Street
James Ingram
Hilltop Street
Lena Thompson
Leonard Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Moffitt
R. I. Barr
High Point
Sedgefield
South Main Street
Dennis Jennings
Gurley Street
J. F. Young
Cross Street
Newlin Hayworth Named As Fireman
Sylvester Newlin Hayworth aged 25 of 216 Steele Street was named a fourth class private in the fire department by Fire Chief F K Ingram. Appointment takes effect Sunday and he will likely be assigned to station No 1. He fills the vacancy from the resignation of John T Bennett Jr who leaves today to join a paint and varnish company.
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Sylvester Newlin Hayworth
Steele Street
F. K. Ingram
Hayworth
No. 1
John T. Bennett, Jr
Bennett
Wrenn Street
Suit Stolen From Hartford Smith in Hartford
Hartford Smith of 49213 West Broad Street reported last night that a suit was stolen from his room. Mrs L M Maltpass of 1700 Kivett Drive reported this morning that a bicycle was stolen from her garage after a break in.
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Hartford Smith
West Broad Street
Funeral Rites for W P Carmichael Held in Thomsville
William Penn Carmichael prominent Taylor Street resident died in a local hospital Tuesday afternoon. Funeral service was at First Methodist Church with Rev. James T. Bowman and Rev. T G Madison officiating. Pallbearers included Cletus Loflin, George Lyndon, Luther Myers, Shirley Hodge, Charles Tew, Grant Harris. Interment in Fairgrove Church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Carmichael
Enterprise
Thomasville
William Penn
Billy
Social Security Office Adopts New Summer Hours
The Social Security Board office in the post office building will begin new hours next Monday May 19 opening 8 30 a m and closing 4 30 p m daily except Saturdays when it closes at 1 p m The change reflects the summer schedule for the agency in this city.
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Social Security Office
Social Security Board
This City To Bid For Textile School Site
Frank J. Sizemore of the High Point Chamber of Commerce said the city will bid for the Textile Training School site in Piedmont North Carolina. Members will attend the Charlotte public hearing May 28 to choose a site. The commission will consider any 10 acres or more donated. Governor Broughton may seek WPA funds to supplement 50,000 for the school buildings.
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Frank J. Sizemore
High Point
Charlotte
Broughton
WPA
C. C.vic Ginnis
Resident Charged With Violating School Law
Mrs There sa Crawford, 32, of 453 Meredith Street, was charged under the state school law. A warrant was issued by the police department with J R Pierce, truant officer, as complainant. Crawford was cited to appear in court for failing to keep her child in school as required by law.
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Theresa Crawford
Meredith Street
Police
J. R. Pierce
State Department of Labor
Crawford
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Miffie Ward
Barry Whitehead
Fries
Hollywood Park
Inglewood
Calif
Robt
J. Terry New
Bar Association
Newlin Hayworth
B. A. Wright
Stuart Westmoreland
T. A. Lloyd
D. R. Connell
Robe Clemmons
W. J. Loflin
R. L. Pope
J. J. Watts
Charles F. Lambeth
Fred Lloyd
James E. Lambeth
J. T. Yarborough
Fred Coggins
Mills Home
Homer Ragan
First Methodist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church
Fairgrove Church Cemetery
Beauty Ieee Oy
Mattress Simmons
Simmons
Beautyrest
United States
Ufe
Rose Furniture Co
N.C
Fayetteville Street
Ashebora
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