Fire chiefs position in doubt as council elects police ranks
City council chose police officials Tuesday night without naming a new fire chief Leaving fire department members uneasy amid rumors of a leadership shake up Former fire chief E K Ingram denied any candidacy for the post and councilors reportedly have no clear candidate yet Current council member declined to comment while firemen remain nervous about possible changes
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Police Department
Fire Department
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Horney
City Officials Freely Release 12 Men Including Police Chief
After city council members entered the police department and freed 12 men including the chief, fire department officials grew more anxious. A Friday night meeting was anticipated to decide on firemen and department officials, with Councilman Millis signaling immediate action after the police appointments.
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Police Department
Fire Department
Millis
Oil-O-Matic Heating Offered by Williams Corp
The Oil-O-Matic man provides expert heating advice backed by a large organization. The Oil-O-Matic system is praised for convenience cleanliness efficiency and economy with thousands of satisfied users nationwide. Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating Corporation is described as the largest producer of automatic oil burners ensuring substantial savings from large scale production.
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United States
Williams
Matic Heating Corporation
Uniform Stations Our City May Be Adopted Shortly
It is probable all future High Point filling stations will be built to a uniform scale. Councilman Millis and the council plan to act on the suggestion early next month. A large number of permit applications for stations across the city are before the council at each meeting. At Tuesday night’s meeting two applications were reviewed.
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High Point
Millis
Plan for filling station sparked city council debate
During a lengthy meeting the council considered a plan to build a new filling station at South Main and Welch. The promoter urged uniform scale for stations and the withdrawal of a protest against the site. D O Cecil supported the project but noted church concerns and proposed a Sunday closure until 2 PM.
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South Main
Welch Streets
Millis
D. O. Cecil
Legion Auxiliary Banquet at First Methodist in High Point
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a banquet at 7 p.m. at the basement of the First Methodist Protestant church with about 75 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members expected. Dr. John T. Burrus of High Point Hospital will deliver the principal address. Don MacRae will report on Memorial Day planning and present a tentative program for the day. The post has observed Memorial Day annually since the wartime end, with flags and flowers placed on soldiers' graves.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion Auxiliary
John T. Burrus
High Point
Don
MacRae
Citywide School Entry Health Clinics Begin at Elm Street
The Elm Street elementary clinic opened a citywide series supervised by the health department and PTAs. About 100 children entering school next year received thorough exams from Dr. S. S. Coe Dr. J. W. Austin Dr. E. Holden and later Dr. O. B. Bonner Dr. P. W. Flagge. Miss Vae Hutchenson assisted. Tomorrow Ray Street hosts a similar session with more clinics to follow in other schools.
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Elm Street
S. S. Coe
J. W. Austin
E. Holden
O. B. Bonner
P. W. Flagge
Vae Hutchenson
Local Officials Meet On Highway Contracts And Dinner Plans
J Elwood Cox and other members of the state highway commission are in Raleigh for road project contract lettings. J F Fesperman of Charlotte visits en route to Greensboro. A local credit men meeting. Colonel V A Idol calls a 6 45 dinner at the country club with team members including R R Ragan Fred N Tate and many others.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
J. F. Fesperman
Charlotte
The
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Greensboro
Association of Credit Men
Country Club
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Community Chest Campaign Army
R. R. Ragan
Fred N. Tate
J. E. Millis
J. E B. Marsh
R. H. Walker
C. L. Amos
R. T. Amos
Sam L. Davis
A. M. Rankin
R. B. Terry
J. T. Ryan
S. H. Tomlinson
Frank Wineskie
A. §. Caldwell
C. C. Garrett
W. C. Idol
O. E. Kearns
C. F. Long
Everett Marsh
H. A. Millis
A. S. Parker
C E. Hayworth
C. F. Tomlinson
A E. Tate
Jos. D. Cox
J. T. Burrus
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Pain Relief
Advertisements claim Moone's Emerald Oil cures painful aching feet and sore odors with a money back guarantee. It touts benefits for corns varicose veins and says thousands have seen wonderful results. All druggists sell the product.
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Moone
Rotary Meeting Deliberates on Business Ethics Topic
The Rotary club business ethics committee led today's program. J. T. Ryan chaired the committee and presided. Discussion focused on services rendered by the trade association. The club elected Rev. T. A. Sykes as delegate to the international convention in Ostend Belgium this year pending passport time.
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Rotary Club
J. T. Ryan
T. A. Sykes
Ostend
Belgium
Mexican authorities stop car with rifles at border
A special dispatch from Yuma reports Mexican authorities halted an automobile loaded with rifles and ammunition at San Luis on the border. Revolutionists allegedly tried to smuggle the weapons across into the United States.
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Yuma
Ariz
New York Stock Exchange Seat Sells At Record Price
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange sold for 215000 dollars, a new high and 3600 dollars above the previous record, with exchange officials yet to approve the transaction. The sale underscores rising exchange costs and market demand.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Raleigh Capitals Break Slump With Sturdy Relief Pitching
In the Piedmont league Raleigh Capitals upset standings as Harry Moger the meek looking pitcher shut down Rocky Mount on 23 straight outs with no hits or walks. Moger’s timely relief saved the Caps four times in five days and extended their win streak to seven for a seven point lead over Winston-Salem.
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Raleigh
Harry Moger
Piedmont Loop
Raleigh Capitals
Moger
Caps
Moyer
Rocky Mount Slab
Winston-Salem
Campbell CollegeCommencement Address by Wake Forest President
Poteat spoke at Campbell College today with Wake Forest president W J Poteat delivering the commencement address. Rev James B Turner of Raleigh offered the alumni address as ceremonies concluded.
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Poteat
Buses Creek
Campbell College
W. J. Poteat
Wake Forest College
James B. Turner
Raleigh
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