Endorsement of High Point Inter racial Commission
Prominent white and colored citizens in High Point back creation of an inter racial commission to foster closer cooperation and understanding. Leaders urge careful selection of members and liken its role to a national counterpart, following the Scouts inter racial committee’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Bed
National Inter-Racial Commission
H. B. Hiatt
Juvenile Court Commission
F. Logan Porter
Chamber of Commerce
Wel
H. A. Millis
Parks and Playgrounds Committee
W. F. Bailey
Suit May Proceed Stolen Car Found
The thief who stole a Ford from United States Deputy Marshal Futrelle yesterday afternoon held up for 24 hours. The case involves a $54,000 claim in the Finance Company of America against the Southern Oil Company. The stolen car and papers were recovered this morning in Thomasville, enabling delivery of the summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
United States
W. R. Futrelle
Commercial Bank
Johnson withdraws from high point kidnapping cases
Gaston A. Johnson, elected prosecutor of the High Point municipal court, withdraws as defense counsel in the kidnapping cases set for trial May 30. James B. Lovelace will prosecute, succeeding Johnson. Johnson will take no part due to his new role. Lovelace and Johnson will jointly handle the cases during next week's criminal court jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston A. Johnson
High Point
James B. Lovelace
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Norman Dill
I. M. Ritchie
Fred Heigh
Dill
Criminal Court
Mr. Lovelace
Endorsement for Interracial Commission Planned
City leaders and educators including Prof. 8.3. Whitted of Leonard Street colored school and Prof. A. J. Griffin of William Penn high school express strong support for establishing an interracial commission in High Point. They call the proposal a potential force for good in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Whitted
Leonard Street Colored School
A. J. Griffin
William Penn High School
Griffin
Furniture Manufacturers Convene At Sedgefield
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association met at Sedgefield for its annual spring session attracting over 100 manufacturers. John Dickinson assistant secretary of commerce will speak at tonight's banquet as part of a two day program with a general session and a final business session tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Sedgefield
John Dickinson
Dickinson
Duke University
T. Austin Finch
Charles F. Lambeth
Thomasville
High Point
Department of Commerce
South
McAnally Hails Lime Act Boosting North Carolina
Dr. W. J. McAnally of High Point praises the 1933 lime resources act now law, enabling the Public Works Commission to develop and sell lime to farmers at low cost. He cites improved crops on acid lands and predicts the measure will transform North Carolina into a leading agricultural commonwealth and help repay state debt in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
W. J. McAnally
High Point
Highway Commission
Public Works Commission
McAnally
Act
High School Band and Orchestra Picnic Tonight
The annual picnic and barbecue for the high school band and orchestra will be held at the city lake this evening at six. It honors graduating music department members. They will meet at the high school and go to the lake. Miss Virginia Frank and Maxwell E. Jones lead the orchestra and band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C¢ Lake
City Lake
Virginia Frank
Maxwell E. Jones
Experts Rank 20 Headache Causes in Business Loss
Experts rank the 20 varieties of headaches as next to the common cold in causing the greatest loss in business efficiency. The study highlights headaches as a major productivity disruptor across industries.
Purification Promises Health Through System Cleansing
An advertisement touts purification of the body as a foundation of health urging readers to cleanse the system by a regular course of Cai, claimed to improve overall well being over several weeks with natural rewards.
Griffith Welch case looms as trial plan forms
The 16 year old Welch boy faces murder charges over Bobbie Sechrest's death found in a sewer after a bicycle accident. Defense attorney Thomas J. Gold says the boy, said to have a mental capacity of a six year old, may be sent to the eastern Carolina training school for an indeterminate stay. Prosecution decisions by Gaston A. Johnson and H. L. Koontz will shape the case, with a preliminary hearing possible in municipal court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Welch
Bobbie Sechrest
Welch
Thomas J. Gold
Eastern Carolina Training School
Kinston
Gold
Two Scout Troops Reorganizing Tonight and Friday
The reorganization of two Scout troops is set for tonight at Saint Mary's Episcopal church corner North Main Street and Farris Avenue. Twenty hours? The article notes 18 enrolled for troop No. 7 with R. C. Hubbard as Scoutmaster. The second troop No. 14 in the Highland Mill area reorganizes Friday at 7:30 with W. A. Price as Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
North Mainastret
Farris Avenue
R. C. Hubbard
Highland Mill
W. A. Price
Prospect Church Hosts Two-Week Revival Series
Prospect Church two miles west of High Point on the old High Point Thomasville road starts revival services Sunday at 8 pm led by Rev. John Cline of Thomasville. Evening preaching continues for two weeks with morning services as announced. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Church
High Point
Thomasville
John Cline
Oak Ridge Cadet Corps Holds Final Review Parade
The Oak Ridge Military Institute cadet corps stages its final review Sunday at 3 PM on the parade grounds marking the start of exams week. Diplomas and awards will be presented Friday morning May 26. visitors include Bryce Beard and Major A C Tipton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadet Corps
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Bryce P. Beard
American Legion
Salisbury
A. C. Tipton
322Nd Reserve Regiment
Greensboro
E. A. Green
Military Department
Brummitt To Deliver Trinity High Commencement Address
Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt will speak at Trinity high school commencement Friday morning. The ceremony starts at 10 o clock. Senior class exercises and the annual commencement play are scheduled for later events this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis G. Brummitt
Trinity High Schools
Nellie Mae Marsh
Clifford Cain
Doak Finch
Trinity Council
Henry C. Royals
H. G. Owens
M. L. Patrick
Mary Winn Abernathy
High Point High School
Dowdy Hurt When Thrown From His Motorcycle Here
Earl Dowdy, motorcycle officer, was injured when his motorcycle tipped at the corner of East Green and Walnut streets Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a broken third finger on his right hand and other bruises and injuries from being thrown onto the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dowdy
East Green
Walnut Streets
Child Hurt in Fall From Porch in Thomasville
Donald Hawkins three year old son of Mr and Mrs H D Hawkins of 109 Gray Street Thomasville fell from a nine foot high porch yesterday afternoon. He escaped serious injury with only minor bruises reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hawkins
H. D. Hawkins
Gray Street
Thomasville
E Zest Way Oil Stove Offer
Refurbished five burner oil stove with built in oven offered for fourteen dollars ninety five cents. Slightly used condition noted.
Father and Son Fined After Assault Case
B G Green and son Lester faced Judge Lewis E Teague on an assault charge against Detective Ray Nance. Green was initially sentenced to six months on the roads for carrying a concealed weapon but a later witness presentation led to a fine of 50 dollars in place of the road sentence. Both men paid the court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Green
Lester
Ray Nance
Lewis E. Teague
Nance
Green
Randleman
Gibsonville
Charles W. McAnally
Lewis J. Fisher
Teague
Mason Succeeds Kerr as City Garage Clerk
N Mason assumed duties as clerk at the city garage succeeding Grover A Kerr who held the post for two years. Announcement came from city hall this morning.
Diphtheria Inoculation Claims Long-Lasting Protection
A public health note asserts that a single diphtheria vaccination provides protection for several years, emphasizing lasting immunity without frequent boosters.
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Inter-Racial Commission
City of
Hith Point
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Uwharrie Council
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point Ministers Association
Mr. Jordan
J. C. Morgan
F. R. Mason
A. H. Jeffers
Comm
N. FE
Russell L
Bey
B& Barnes
Bank Midg
Ruby
Gruen
Remart Gruen
Ruby’s, Inc
South Main
Gaston Johnson
Yellow Cab Company
Bachrach
Sheraton Hotel
Thomas H. Walters
Philadelphia
Gurney P. Hood
Raleigh
Order
Glee Club
Lexington
National Orphans Home
Guilford
Randolph
Rockingham
Davidson
Alamance
Stanley
Forsyth
Stokes
Oak Ridge
Final Review
Brumimitt
Trinity School
Sears, Roebuck & Company
B. G
Lester Green
Sykes Florist
PHOND
Schwartz Shoe Shop
Majestic
N. Main
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