Ministers Civitan Respect For Hensley Memorial Program
High Point Ministers association passed resolutions honoring Rev Samuel T. Hensley, a Baptist minister who died after a brief illness May 11. The tribute praised his character, faith, and service, and extended sympathy to his family. Mayor A York noted officials’ efforts to improve the city’s moral tone. Civitan luncheon featured Marian Burgess and Dan W. Smith with songs and remarks.
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Samuel T. Hensley
High Point Ministers’ Association
J. D. Barnette
Hoyle Love
Edgar Hartley
Samuel 7
Hensley
A. York
High Point
Schiffman’s Will Handle Perfumes opens new line
Schiffman’s Jewelry in New York has been named selling agents for four famous Lucien Lelong perfumes of Paris. The perfumes are also carried by Cartier’s of New York and other top jewelry stores nationwide. The move marks an innovation in this country already proven in major U.S. cities.
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Schiffmans Jewelry Company
Lucian Lelong
Paris
Sylist
Cartier’s
New York
United States
Art Department Members To Meet In School Library
The final meeting for the Woman's Club Art Department will be held in the high school library tomorrow at 3 30. L F Voorhees will conclude his lecture series for the club. Members are urged to attend with interested friends.
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Woman's Club
L. F. Voorhees
Lions May Elect Delegates Tonight at Sheraton Meeting
Lions clubs delegates to the state convention in Kinston June 9 and 10 will likely be elected at tonight’s dinner meeting of the local club at the Sheraton hotel at 6 30. An interesting program has also been arranged for the meeting.
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Lions Clubs
Kinston
Sheraton Hotel
Huffines Announces Candidacy For County Commissioner
D R Huffines announces his bid for County Commissioner as a conservative businessman subject to the Democratic primary on June Tth. He frames his past record as the basis for his campaign and positions himself against typical politician stereotypes.
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D. R. Huffines
South Main store badly damaged by fire at 2 45 A M
Fire at the National Grocery Company store 1422 South Main Street caused about 4500 in losses, with 4000 on stock and 500 on the building. Firefighters confined the blaze after 2 45 A M, smoke and water causing most damage. Building owner 7 M Silman carried insurance enough to cover his damages. Nearby home of W T Michael destroyed while watching Legion boats. fire prevented spread to neighboring houses.
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National Grocery Company
South Main Street
George Cutchens
7. M. Silman
Hutchens
W. T. Michael
High Street
American Legion
City Band May Be Organized Soon In High Point
The High Point Kiwanis club and the chamber of commerce endorsed forming a city band to perform weekly concerts in the city park band stand this summer. The group would draw from high school players and local musicians, with low costs and broad public entertainment. F J Sizemore, chamber secretary, said the idea is sound and the chamber supports moving forward.
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Chamber of Ecommerce
High Point Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
High Point
City Park
F.J. Sizemore
Lt Early Attends Raleigh Lieutenants Meeting
Lieut T A Early of the State Highway Patrol left this morning for Raleigh to attend the monthly lieutenants meeting with Captain C D Farmer. He expects to be out of the city until Friday.
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T. A. Early
State Highway Patrol
Raleigh
C. D. Farmer
Campaign Laughs End In Courtroom Calendar Shuffle
Local attorney Carter Dalton, campaign staff for Josiah Bailey's Senate bid, asked the court to continue cases to finish work for Bailey. Bar members and others teased him about helping boost Bailey's majority as the civil calendar proceeded.
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Carter Dalton
Josiah William Bailey
United States Senate
Dalton
Mr. Bailey
High Point Politics and Hotel Raid Highlight City Events
Political candidates flock to High Point for a potential record primary vote on June 7 as Bailey and Simmons supporters clash over who will lead. In a separate incident, seven women were arrested at the Friendly hotel for occupying a room for immoral purposes, the largest arrest of its kind in years, with all awaiting trial.
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High Point
Neck of the Woods
F. M. Simmons
J. W. Bailey
Greensboro
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Simmons
Friendly Hotel
W. F. Taylor
Uwharrie Council to Hold Annual Scout Meeting Friday
The Uwharrie council of the Boy Scouts of America will host a Friday dinner at the Sheraton hotel at 6 30 PM with about 50 leaders from Salisbury Lexington Thomasville Asheboro and High Point expected. R O D Douglas of Greensboro will be the principal speaker and reports from committee chairs will be presented including Perry Amos McEwen Daniel Hiatt Sizemore Johnston Williamson and others. The jamboree photos from Camp Uwharrie will be shown and the council may officially accept a new dining hall at the camp.
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Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
Sheraton Hotel
Salisbury
Lexington
Thomasville
Asheboro
High Point
R. O D. Douglas
Greensboro
Scout Movement
C. W. Perry
C. L. Amos
W. B. McEwen
Garland B. Daniel
Dr. H. B. Hiatt
Health and Safety
F. J. Sizemore
L. R. Johnston
Courts of Honor
H. R. Williamson
Henry Grady Owens
Reading
F.L. Porter
B. W. Hackney, Jr
H. A. Millis
C. C. Garrett
W. B. Hall
C. M. Waynick
H. G. Owens
Dr. HH. B
Mr. Millis
Earl Winslow
They All Do Then
ABERTHA remarks on a woman praising her husband as wonderful while BEATRICE asks if she just attended a wedding, signaling light social chatter.
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Abertha
Beatrice
Woman in man's clothes traps husband and his companion
Mrs. W. E. Lloyd Jr dressed as a man confronted her husband and Maybelle Holcomb on Thurston street in a disruption that led to their arrest on prostitution charges. A fight occurred before police intervened and the case goes to police court Monday morning. The article also notes U S exports of false teeth totaling 25 701 854 sets last year.
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Thurston Street
W. E. Lloyd, Jr
Maybelle Holcomb
United States
Mrs Argie Kennedy Dies At Her Home
Mrs. Argie Kennedy wife of Noah W Kennedy died at her home Thomasville route two last night at 10 30 after 16 weeks with tuberculosis She is survived by her husband one son two daughters her father Charlie Baden of Danbury and four sisters Mrs O P Dix High Point Mrs J B Hilton Thomasville route two Mrs CC W Hughes California and Miss Gladys Baden Danbury Funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow morning at 10 by Rev D C Cox burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Argie Kennedy
Noah W. Kennedy
Thomasville
Route Two
Charlie Baden
Danbury
O. P. Dix
High Point
J. B
Hilton
CC. W. Hughes
California
Gladys Baden
D. C. Cox
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Henry M Champlin Dies Suddenly At Home
Henry M Champlin a prominent local negro citizen died suddenly Sunday morning at his home 606 Gurley street Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 pm from Fairview Street school conducted by Rev W Ll Scarborough pastor of Brooks Memorial M f church where Champlin served as financial secretary trustee steward and class leader
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Henry M. Champlin
Gurley Street
Fairview Street
Rev. W. ©. Ll. Scarborough
Brooks Memorial M. F
The Humorist Quote on Wealth and Happiness
A humorous proverb asserts that money does not guarantee happiness as the speaker notes faces and fortunes intertwine in life. It reflects a witty view of wealth versus joy without naming individuals or events.
Cardui credited by Missouri woman for health boost
Mrs. F. M. Boatwright of Poplar Bluff says a long backache, nervous headaches, and insomnia improved after taking Cardui for several months. She notes a friend’s recommendation and urges other women to try the purely vegetable tonic, claiming it strengthened her health.
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Poplar Bluff
F. M. Boatwright
Park Avenue
Cardu
Cardus
Guardsmen Guests of High Point Y M C A
Nearly 60 members of the North Carolina National Guards Battery FE 252nd Coast Artillery corps were hosted by the High Point Y M C A. The group enjoyed a pool swim, banquet at Princess cafe, and an evening of roller skating near the Hillcrest Silk Mill, with Capt S L Davin Jr and local combat train officers in attendance.
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North Carolina National Guards
Battery FE
252Nd Coast Artillery Corps
T. C
High Point Y. M. C. A
S. L. Davin, Jr
Hillcrest
Hailstorms Cause Big Damage Across the United States in 1929
In 1929 a series of 225 severe hailstories were reported across the United States causing estimated total damage exceeding 10 million dollars.
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United States
Druggist Unveils New Headache Relief B C
A North Carolina druggist introduces a combination medicine branded B C that targets many headache causes. The preparation promises immediate relief for various pains including neuralgic and rheumatic types, calms nerves, and offers a buoyant mood with no after effects. Sold at drug stores and soda fountains for 10 or 25 cents, it is claimed to work in three minutes and is guaranteed harmless.
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North Carolina
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Civitan Club
Elwood
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Leoni
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Schiffman’s
Art Department
Lions
Adv
Chichesters
Hest
Safest
Reliable
Bay News
NNFRY
Qui Charlotte Bakery
India
Ceylon
Stuffed Olives
C. K. Hutchens
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Luok
Tam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dolores Winters
Lawndale Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Cael ST
Pinkham
Ethel Everhart
Clara Everhart
Violet Everhart
Hazel Proctor
Ruby Black
Pearl Duncan
Mamie Brown
A. McGhee
Uwharrie
Council
R. Dpd
Douglas
W. Broad
Thedford
Walter T. Tick
North Main St
Sykes
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor
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Y.M.C.A
Princess Cafe
Mile-A
Marty
Poll
Ace Coal
Pollx
Jefferson Motor Co
North Main
Alon Sam
Ida
High Point Perpetual Building
The
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Rae Porer
Rooess
Hedgecock
English Street
Standard Oil Company
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