City to Appoint Municipal Court Prosecuting Attorney
Four candidates are in contention for the city’s municipal court prosecuting attorney post. Parker Waynick is the incumbent, with Gaston A. Johnson Ben L. Herman and M. W. Nash also named. The $225 monthly salary plus civil practice rights would bring total earnings near $300.
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O Iit
Parker Waynick
Gaston A. Johnson
Ben L. Herman
High Point Board of Elections
M. W. Nash
City Hall
Herman
Johnson
Waynick
Police struggle with restricted parking zone at city hall
Police face ongoing trouble keeping vehicles out of a restricted city hall zone. An employee reportedly refused to move his car and wandered off for a soft drink, two hours later still in the restricted area. A warrant was served, with Judge Lewis E Teague overseeing.
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Lewis E. Teague
Dr Grayson’s 14 years of city service highlighted
The article profiles Dr. Grayson who has served as councilman and mayor in High Point, noting his 14 year total in city government from 1921 to the present. It recalls his role as a long-time physician at births and his motivation to improve water, milk, schools, and living conditions for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Grayson
Clerk of Court L
Ingram
Enterprise
High Point
Dr. C
Grayson
North Carolina
Dr. Grayson
Doc
Dramatic Club Presents New Fires at High School
The high school dramatic club stages its annual spring play New Fires on Friday May 21 a three act comedy about an author striving for success while handling a stubborn family Grover Farr leads as Stephen with Eloise Mitchell Elizabeth Welborn Charles Hedrick N L Garner Jr Charles Brockmann Eloise Rankin Betty Hunt Murray Donnie Setzer Pearl Thompson Joe Whitley Roger Taylor Charnice Tabor Irene Parker and Anna Mae Hatcher in supporting roles.
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High School Dramatic Club
Grover Farr
Stephen
Eloise Mitchell
Elizabeth Welborn
Charles Hedrick
N. L. Garner, Jr
Charles Brockmann
Eloise Rankin
Betty Hunt Murray
Donnie Setzer
Pearl Thompson
Joe Whitley
Roger Taylor
Charnice Tabor
Irene Parker
Anna Mae Hatcher
High Point youths make honor roll at UNC
D. P. Whitley Jr and R. P. Guarino from High Point are among 348 students on the University of North Carolina honor roll for the past quarter. Whitley also ranks among 23 students with perfect grades in all courses, averaging A.
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D. P. Whitley, Jr
R. P. Guarino
High Point
University of North Carolina
Young Whitley
Children to stage "Before Morning" at local school
The Methodist Protestant Children's Home will present the mystery play "Before Morning" by Edna and Edward P. Riley at the junior high auditorium next Friday night May 21 at 8. Seven boys and four girls from the home will perform. Mrs. A Dixon directs. Proceeds fund an athletic building for the home as children raise the money. Admission is charged, and the public is invited to attend.
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Edna
Edward P. Riley
A. Dixon
School Boy Patrolmen To Attend Jubilee In Washington
Sergeant J O Pike said the School Boy patrol will travel to Washington D C for the jubilee next Friday May 21. About $40 is needed by then to cover expenses for boys whose families cannot pay. Transport changes require an extra dollar per traveler, and donations are urged.
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Jubilee
J. O. Pike
Police Department
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Washington
Diplomas awarded to forty eight at High Point College
High Point College will award forty eight diplomas at the May 31 graduation. Eighteen men and twenty women receive bachelor of arts degrees, with many graduates from nearby towns and states listed including High Point Raleigh Greensboro and Charlotte. Business administration BS goes to ten students and home economics BS to three, reflecting a substantial class size for the institution.
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High Point College
Onty
Dorothy Davis Bell
Southport
Pearl V. Eichelberger
High Point
Vadalia Farrow
Arnold Bolen
William Booth
Oxford
Odell Brown
Sheldon Dawson
Salisbury
Clifford Dell
New Orleans
Ishmael Dorsett
Thomasville
Ezell Garlington
Pollock
James Gianoulli
Silvester Higgins
Liberty
Samuel Myers
Pierce McKeithen
Grayson
James Parsons
Landenberg
Harvey Pressley
Lee Sherrill
Statesville
L. V. Smith
Alson Gray Thompson
Roanoke Rapids
William Weisner
Charlotte
Ferman Wright
Lawndale
Julia Coe
Margaret Dixon
Frances Gueth
Gladys Maxwell
Hendersonville
Elizabeth Pirtle
Montgomery
Ala
Odd Fellows Meet in Wilmington for NC Session
The 94th annual Independent Order of Odd Fellows North Carolina session gathers in Wilmington May 18 and 19 with six High Point delegates. A noon luncheon honors past Rebekah presidents, followed by a banquet, Rebekah degree presentation, state officer reception, and Grand Ball. Local delegates include J R McGinn J L McMahan G C Howard and Rebekah reps Mrs T O Whittington Mrs Bertie Loman.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
North Carolina
Wilmington
High Point
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
J. R. McGinn
J. L. McMahan
G. C. Howard
T. O. Whittington
Bertie Loman
Temperance Rally Planned at Mitchells Grove Church
A temperance rally is set for Sunday afternoon May 23 at 2 30 at Mitchells Grove church. The public is invited to attend with Rev F L Conrad Rev C B Way and other ministers in attendance. Children will perform songs and recitations.
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Mitchell's Grove Church
F. L. Conrad
C. B. Way
Films Depicting War Episodes Forbidden in Aly
A city ordinance in Aly bans films depicting war episodes. The ruling cites concerns over public morals and safety, outlining penalties for screenings and requiring approvals from a municipal censorship board. The measure targets cinema, streaming, and broadcast formats within city limits.
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Aly
All In Readiness To Resume Air Mail Service On Monday
Air mail service will resume at Greensboro High Point airport Monday marking the first in about two years. Eastern Air Lines routes will connect Greensboro with Atlanta Washington Newark and other hubs with three daily flights. The return improves overnight delivery to New York Jacksonville Miami Chicago and other cities with connections via Atlanta. Lindley Field, nine years ago a Pitcairn stop, anchors the site.
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Greensboro-High Point
Robert L. Turner
Eastern Air Lines
Iere Willi Oe Torres
Greensboro High Point
Turner
Atlanta
Washington
D. C
Newark
N. J
Richmond
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Jacksonville
Miami
Fla
Louisville
Chicago
New Orleans
Houston
Lindley Field
Pitcairn
Attorney C A York to address Men’s Club at church
Local attorney C A York will speak to the Men’s Club of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church Monday night at 7 o clock. The ladies circle will provide the meal and all members are urged to attend.
Daughter Of Famous Artist Recalls Her Father's Work
Mary Kane Edwardes of High Point recalls her father John Kane America's notable artist who painted in spare time and kept a pencil ready. She recalls trips with him through Pittsburgh, the fence at home filled with his art, and four Kane paintings shown in Life and at Valentine Galleries with prices from five thousand dollars.
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Mary Kane Edwardes
High Point
John Kane
America
Edwards
Pittsburgh
Mr. Kane
United States
Kane
City Merchants Propose Unified Store Hours
About twenty Main Street merchants signed a petition to set common hours. Proposed weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. The effort notes a recent North Carolina law limiting work for women to 48 hours a week. No final decision yet.
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Main Street
Busiop
North Carolina General Assembly
Drive of Church Progressing on Maple Street
Seventh Day Adventist planning a new Maple Street church reports progress in fundraising. Members of the building committee say the local conference will contribute substantially and local businesses have donated. Sixty to seventy five percent of the cost must be on hand before construction begins to avoid debt.
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Maple Street
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
High Point
Suit Seeks 16000 for Injury from Taxi Collision
Garrett Ewing filed suit in High Point municipal court seeking 16000 from Jolly Cab company for injuries from a taxi strike on March 2 1937 in front of the curb market on North Main street. He says he was crossing North Main when hit and incurred hospital and doctor bills and sustains permanent injuries.
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Garrett Ewing
High Point
Jolly Cab Company
North Main Street
New light bomber specs revealed speeds and capacity
The aircraft achieves a speed of 237 miles per hour with a bomb load of 1100 pounds and a cruising range of 2700 miles.
County Leads In Revocation Of State Drivers' Licenses
Raleigh May 15 The highway safety division reports 10 303 drivers licenses revoked since Nov 1 1935 to May 13 1937 with at least 95 percent due to drunken driving Convictions North Carolina residents total 9 592 while 711 from other states or residence not designated The statewide revocations and suspensions total about 13 500 for the period County tallies show larger numbers in more populous counties
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Baskervill Raleigh
Arthur Falk
Highway Safety Division
Department of Revenue
North Carolina
Falk
Main Line Track to Be Cut in Three Months in City
City Manager Knox predicts a main line track of the Southern Railway will be in the cut within 90 days. Blythe Brothers expect excavation to finish in about 45 days and a temporary passenger station at West End will be used for passengers during construction. A 20 by 590 foot building will handle baggage and freight and later serve as storage. Police concerns rise as crowds watch the steam shovel while a bypass is started. the contractor must finish the siding in 186 working days or incur a daily $100 fine.
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Southern Railway System
M. Knnox
Knox
Blythe Brothers
Charlotte
West End
Broad Street
High Point College Society Leaders Elected for Year
Miss Elizabeth Bagwell of Henderson leads the Nikanthan society with Patsy Ward as vice president and Elizabeth Kivett as secretary. Miss Ann Ross of Asheboro heads the Artemesian society with Edith Vance as secretary and Helen Rae Holton as treasurer.
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Elizabeth Bagwell
Henderson
Nikanthan Literary Society
High Point College
Ann Ross
Asheboro
Nikanthan Society
Mise Elizabeth Bagwell
Patsy Ward
Mise Elizabeth Kivett
Evelyn Lindley
Kathleen Heptinstall
Virginia Sprinkle
Elisabeth Hoffman
Mises Esther Miran
Monitor
Artemesian Society
Virginia Dixon
Edith Vance
Helen Rae Holton
Betty Idol
Martha Idol
Violet Jenkins
Nell Holton
Hildreth Gabriel
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North Wrenn
North Hamilton
Dramatic Club
N. C. University
Sergeant Pike
Elm Street
C. A. York
David Cooper
The
Hi-Po
William Barnhouse
Helle Valley
Ohio
Mrs. Edwards
Seventh - Day Adventist Church
Action Cab Company
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