Reopening of Hamilton and Wrenn Street Crossings Soon
City Manager E. M. Knox says the railroad track depression project will see the Hamilton and Wrenn Street crossings reopen to traffic within a few days and stay open until excavation advances. He notes Perry Street crossing may remain blocked until the bridge is completed, with most crossings eventually blocked except Main Street. The contractor will move shovels toward Beamon and High streets then toward the water plant off Kivett drive before returning to Beamon and High streets for further digging.
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Wrenn Street
Hamilton Street
E. M. Knox
Perry Street
Beamon
High Streets
Kivett Drive
Traffic Violations Reported In City
Police in the last 24 hours filed charges for reckless driving two cases improper flights nuisance for sounding horns and failing to display a city tag. To ease congestion caused by a street closure temporary changes allow a left turn from E Washington into Main. South Main and Commerce signals still prohibit left turns.
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Wrenn
Hamilton
Washington and
North Main Streets
Main Street
E. Washington
South Main
Commerce Streets
Police Department
Washington
Main Streets
Woman Injured in Crash Near High Point College
Nellie Vreedlove a 59 year old Greensboro resident suffered a broken right arm when a door swung open and she fell from a moving truck on the High Point Greensboro highway near High Point College. She was taken to Guilford General Hospital. condition reported not serious. Driver C L Johnson 51 was eastbound on Montfieu avenue near College drive. Jack Knowles 25 drove the Railway Express truck attempting a turn.
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Nellie Vreedlove
Gregory Street
Greensboro
High Point- Greensboro
High Point College
Guilford General Hospital
C. L. Johnson
Montiféuw Avenue
Montileu Avenue
College Drive
Jack Knowles
Main Street
Railway Express
Montiieu Avenue
Johnson
Montheu Avenue
Steam shovel frenzy draws crowds and traffic woes
The Blythe Brothers steam shovel attracts thousands of onlookers at work, halting trains and slowing traffic as bystanders risk danger at the work site. Police cite about a dozen for interfering, while motorists vent anger at a left turn ban revision and glare at violators.
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Blythe Brothers
High Point
J B Poore Dies From Stairway Accident
J B Poore dies from injuries after a fall at his apartment at 1246 South Main Street. He struck his head when a heavy box toppled onto him while descending stairs. He had lived here 25 years with his son Carl L Poore and previously worked for Thomasville Chair company. Funeral set at Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church with interment in Oakwood Memorial Park.
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South Main Street
J. B. Poore
Mr. Poore
Carl L. Poore
Poore
High Point
Mt. Airy
Thomasville
Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church
William Harris
Taylor Poore
J. D. Williams
O. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Church
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Koonce Funeral Home
Council Expected To Appoint Prosecuting Attorney
City council likely to name a prosecuting attorney for municipal court for the next two years at the regular session tomorrow morning. City Manager Knox said candidates have sent letters but action is not certain. Known contenders include Parker Waynick, Gaston A. Johnson, Ben L. Herman, L. B. Williams, Claude McIver, and M. W. Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Knox
Parker Waynick
Gaston A. Johnson
Ben L. Herman
L. B. Williams
Claude McIver
M. W. Nash
Two Forged Checks Cashed In City By J L Wingfield
R L Ingram owner of Ingram's Food store reports two blank checks stolen from his book three days earlier. One check payable to J L Wingfield was cashed for 10 at Eagle Sandwich shop North Main Street. the other for 10 at a Salisbury hotel. Police issue warrant for forgery. suspect Wingfield details given by the embezzler. No Wingfield record found by police.
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R. L. Ingram
Ingram
Willowbrook Street
J. L. Wingfield
Eagle Sandwich Shop
North Main Street
Wingfield
Salisbury
Three Eligibles Vying for New City Fireman Post
At a special civil service meeting, the commission gave City Manager BE M Knox three names for the fire department appointment: B E L Darnell Ira Joe Marshall and C N Haigler One man will be chosen and appointed in a few days The commission also authorized temporary Black labor to assist in changes to a 24 inch water main
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Knox
Civil Service Commission
BE. L. Darnell
Ira Joe Marshall
C. N. Haigler
Italian Seaplane Sets World Air Speed Record
The world's air speed record reached 440 miles per hour, achieved by an Italian Macchi Castoldi seaplane launching from a water takeoff to set a new speed milestone in aviation history.
Union Hill School Holds 1936 37 Commencement
Jamestown May 18 The Union Hill elementary school three miles south of Jamestown closed the 1936 37 term May 14 at 8 p m Graduation exercises earned 20 certificates for seventh grade. Total enrollment for the term was 256 and teachers besides Principal C R Darr were reelected for another year.
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Jamestown
Union Hill
Here
C. R. Darr
Darr
Prohibition Rally Speaker Urges Law Enforcement Aid
Rev. F. L. Conrad of High Point’s Lutheran church spoke at Mitchell's Grove M P church Sunday afternoon. The program began at 2 30 with songs and recitations by Sunday school children, Miss Martha Parsons directing. He urged church members to back officers in enforcing prohibition laws before a large audience.
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F. L. Conrad
High Point
Mitchell's Grove M. P
Martha Parsons
Mr. Conrad
Mrs Roella Bevan’s Jamestown Roots Revealed
Mr and Mrs J L Gregory of Norfolk Virginia visit Mrs F L Bevan mother of Mrs Gregory. Before marriage Mrs Gregory was Miss Roella Bevan of Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Gregory
Norfolk, Va
F. L. Bevan
Gregory
Burlington visitors at Rev. C. B. Way home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hargrove and son Richard Mrs. J. J. Thomas and daughter Mrs. C. J. Har grove and Mrs. Eugenia Capps all of Burlington visited Rev. C. B. Way and family Sunday afternoon.
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C. B. Way
Dewey Hargrove
Richard
J. J. Thomas
C. J. Hargrove
Eugenia Capps
Burlington
Misses Dorrene and Bernice Jones Honored Guests
Miss Dorrene Jones and Miss Bernice Jones were entertained by Miss Mildred Way on Sunday night, joined by D. A. Jones and Edwin Flynt of Stokesdale for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrene
Bernice Jones
Messrs
D. A. Jones
Edwin Flynt
Stokesdale
Mildred Way
Sizemores Visit Matthews Family Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs C M Sizemore and their son Billy of High Point were guests of Mr and Mrs W A Matthews Sunday afternoon. Mrs Sizemore is a niece of Mrs Matthews.
Bailey Speaks to Civitan Club on Community Gardens and Playgrounds
W F Bailey parks and juvenile commissioner spoke to the Civitan Club at the Elwood hotel luncheon. He urged support for a community rose garden and for summer playground supervisors, and the club adopted a resolution to back the effort. Silas B Casey read a thank you letter from High Point High golf team. An invitation to visit G B Hutchens rock garden was received.
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W. F. Bailey
Parks and Juvenile Commissioner
Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
High Point High School
Chattanooga
G. B. Hutchens
Rock Garden
J E Stout 70 Dies in Randolph County
J E Stout a prominent Randolph County farmer died at his home ten miles from Ramseur after a two year health decline and a week of serious illness. He leaves four daughters and six sons and was a longtime member and treasurer of Shiloh Christian church. Burial is at the church cemetery. He was twice married to Ada Moffitt and Lou Moffitt. The family includes Boyd E Walter J Orian W Stout and Mrs Tom B Wrenn among others.
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J. E. Stout
Randolph County
Ramseur
Boyd E
Walter J
Orian W. Stout
Tom B. Wrenn
High Point
Shiloh Christian Church
B. H. McCarin
Eton College
T. B. Wrenn
Wilma Stout
BE. P. Stout
W. J
O. W
B. E. Stout
J. D. Stout
Jamestown
A. M. Stout
G. H. Hodgin
A. R. Stout
Route 1
Mrs Eliza M Tysinger Funeral in Piney Grove Church
Funeral services were held at Piney Grove M P church for Mrs Eliza Morgan Tysinger 88 who died Sunday morning at her brother J A Morgans home. She was the widow of a Confederate veteran and pioneer Randolph County family member. Surviving are brother J A Morgan stepdaughter Mrs William Parrish of Thomasville and several nieces and nephews.
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Eliza M. Tysinger
Piney Grove M. P
Eliza Morgan Tysinger
J. A. Morgan
G. T. Royal
Dwight Morgan
High Point College
J. T. and
Edward Morgan
Martha Sechrest
Joel B. Trogdon
Odell Brown
Mr. Hamilton
C. H. Hill
Piney Grove Church
Cemetrey
Camp Uwharrie Opens In June
Camp Uwharrie will begin its 15th camping season on June 10 for a six week session with an expert staff of leaders. Camp director Bunn W. Hackney Jr and Roy Scout executive for the Uwharrie Council announced the schedule and staff details.
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Scout
Uwharie
Bunn W. Hackney
Roy
Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts
Washington
Asheboro Man Shot In Head
A. R. Turner of North Asheboro was wounded by a pistol shot behind the ear at a filling station north of Asheboro Sunday afternoon. The wound is not considered dangerous and sheriff’s deputies investigate. no arrests have been made. The cause remains unclear.
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The
Enterprise
Asheboro
A. R. Turner
North
Here
Sheriff's
City Employes to Learn Exam Grades Mailings Begin
City non competitive civil service exam takers will soon receive letters detailing which questions they missed the correct answers and their exact scores. Secretary Ed H Smith is mailing these personal notices to officers and other staff. One officer missed two questions and scored 91, learning distinctions between felony and misdemeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Ed H. Smith
Police Department
High Point Boys to Graduate From Darlington School
RCME Ga May 18 Two High Point boys Walter Hedrick and Henry A Millis Jr will graduate from Darlington School on May 28 Both have strong records Hedrick starred in football basketball and track and led his dormitory discipline committee Millis chaired the dance committee led the Knights of the Grail senior leadership club and served as varsity football manager and monogram club member
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RCME
High Point
Walter Hedrick
Henry A. Millis, Jr
Darlington School
Young Hedrick
Young Millis
Knights of the Grail
Monogram Club
Amber Day Observed With Holy Communion at St. Marys
Amber Day will be observed at St. Marys Episcopal Church with a 10 AM Holy Communion service. The day is a time of prayer for men about to be ordained into the ministry.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
City Attorneys Seek Reappointment for Teague as Municipal Judge
Every licensed attorney in the city signs a petition asking Governor Clyde R. Hoey to reappoint Lewis E. Teague to another two year term as judge of the municipal court. Teague has presided here for 10 years.
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Hoey
Clyde R. Hoey
Lewis E. Teague
Judge Teague
L. J. Fisher, Jr
Raleigh
Ju Teague
Teague
IL. S. Ingram
C. B. Reitzel
Gue
Left Turn Ban Temporarily Lifts During Rail Work
Traffic relief during railroad track work allows a single left turn from East Washington into North Main. All other left turns at the intersection remain prohibited, and left turns at South Main and Commerce stay forbidden. Official notices include legal updates on court staff and future appointments.
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East Washington
Main Street
East Washington Street
North Main Street
West Washington
Main
South Main
Commerce Streets
Gasoline Tax Share Outweighs Base Price in Total Cost
About twenty eight percent of a gallon’s price comes from federal state and city taxes. The remainder covers the base cost, distribution, and retailer margins.
Coast Guard Uses Be Son Reliant For Radio Test
Coast Guard personnel conduct a radio test using the Be Son Reliant vessel to verify communication range and reliability in coastal waters. The exercise involves station transmissions, beacon checks, and channel clearance tasks offshore.
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The
Coast Guard
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