Plans Advance for State Labor Federation Convention in High Point
Local organizer J H Adams says executive committee may choose High Point as the convention site, replacing Wilmington for central location. City officials and chamber of commerce back the move, citing ample hotel space and a hall for 2000 delegates. Letters to federation leaders urge selection of High Point as a convenient, friendly host city.
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State Federation of Labor
J. H. Adams
Adams
Chamber of Commercce
Wilmington
High Point
Piedmont
Central Labor Union
Mr. Adams
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Paul J. Smith
Southern Organization Committee
Birmingham
Alabama
T. A. Wilson
Asheville
Piedmont Sec
M. F. Sauls
F. J. Sizemore
High Point Chamber of Commerce
City to Let Water Tank Contract Next Tuesday Night
Bids received for a 1 000 000 gallon or 1 500 000 gallon tank. Chicago Bridge and Iron Works submitted low bids of 48000 and 369630 respectively. Other bidders include R D Cole Manufacturing, J S Chofields Sons, Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel, with foundation bids led by Lassiter and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
R. D. Cole Manufacturing Company
Othe
J.S. Chofields Sons Company
Pittsburgh Des Moines Steele Company
Chofields Company
Pittsburgh Company
R. G. Lassiter and Company
W. E. Linthicum
Burns Hammond, Inc
Thomas and Bartholomew
A. H. Guion and Company
Hobbs Peabody, Inc
To Decorate Graves of World War Dead
The High Point American Legion Auxiliary will hold Memorial Day exercises tomorrow afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery. The public is invited as graves of World War I soldiers will be decorated with flowers. bring flowers or call Mrs. B. K. Blackburn of the Auxiliary if needed.
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High Voint American Legion Auxiliary
Oakwood Cemetery
BR. KR. Blackburn
The
Legion Arniliary
John F. Russell Dies At Eldorado North Carolina
John F. Russell died at his Eldorado home after two long illnesses. He was the father of Harry Russell and Mrs. Walter Bites and Mrs. Marshall Hall of High Point, and brother of George Russell of Eldorado. Funeral services were held today at Center Methodist church near his home.
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Eldorado
N. C
Harry Russell
Walter Bites
Marshall Hall
High Point
George Russell
Center Methodist Church
High Point College Commencement Week Begins
The High Point college commencement week opens with a musical program featuring Fair Ellen. Senior events include oratorical contests, tree planting, and class day exercises Friday and Saturday, followed by three Sunday services and the final address by President R. M. Andrews. Diplomas for 54 seniors awarded Monday. Dr G I Humphreys to succeed Andrews later in June.
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High Point College
J. C. Broomfield
General Conference
The
Henry Louis Smith
Greensboro
G. I. Humphreys
Salisbury
Dr. Andrews
High Point
Andrews
Humphreys
Commencement Week Opens at William Penn Negro High
The seventh annual William Penn Negro High School commencement begins Friday with the oratorical scholarship contest on the theme Quaker Activities in the World. Five awards totaling 326.50 are offered by four institutions including New York Yearly Meeting and Bennett College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn Negro High School
New York
Bennett College For Women
Greensboro
North Carolina College For
Durham
Clara J. Cox
Reuben J. Payne
Henry A. White
Parrot Allegations Stir Whispered Matrimonial Tales
A lighthearted exchange recalls Jones and his wife as the parrot allegedly taught him to swear, a Tit-Bits style anecdote illustrating domestic quips and clever wordplay.
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Jones
Conservative businessman enters Democratic primary for county commissioner
D R Huffines announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the Democratic Primary on June 7. He frames himself as a conservative businessman rather than a politician, highlighting past business records.
Community Chest Plans Pledges After Slow Campaign
The High Point Community Chest and member organizations will meet next Monday at 7 30 PM at the Y M C A to map a plan for collecting about 10000 in outstanding pledges. A personal canvass by volunteer teams is expected to be organized as letters to subscribers failed to elicit strong responses. The drive will pause new spring campaigning until old debts are settled.
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High Point
Mr. Sauls
J. R. Reitzel
Retail Merchants Association
C. A. York
High Point Community Chest
Cest
Starched Linen Hat Bets on Casual Sport Flair
A natural colored starched linen hat features an irregular brim that lifts on one side creating a bandeau look with a stitched bow in medium blue linen. The accessory blends casual sport style with vintage textile detail.
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Smart
Elected delegates named for Lions convention in North Carolina
Junius Woollen was elected official delegate to represent High Point at the Lions Clubs convention in Kinston June 9 and 19. An alternate, B. O. Owens, was chosen. The meeting also announced a program featuring Lions International secretary general Melvin Jones and noted officials from many North Carolina clubs.
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Junius Woollen
High Point
Lions Convention
Kinston
Lions Clubs
North Carolina
B. OB. Owens
Melvin Jones
Lions ‘International
Chicago
Albemarle
Asheville
Bryson City
Charlotte
Clinton
Durham
Farmville
Gastonia
Greensboro
Greenville
Henderson
Kenley
Kernersville
Lenoir
Lexington
Lillington
Lincolnton
Mocksville
Monroe
Mount Airy
Mount Gilead
Murphy
North Wilkesboro
Raleigh
Shelby Smithfield
Statesville
Tarboro
Textile
Troy
Walnut Cove
Wendell
Wilmington
Wilson
Winston-Salem
Yadkin County
Whitaker
Sheraton Hotel
T. W. Tice
Don Nichols
American Theater
Durham Club
Nichols
Snails Use Dual Eyestalks to Scan Two Targets
Some snails have eyes at the tips of two horns that protrude from their head. The eyes can be directed at two separate objects simultaneously.
Dr Lucy Eshelman Moves Offices to Carraway Apartments
Dr Lucy Eshelman chiropractor moved his office from the Broadhurst building to the Carraway apartments on North Main street above Mann's Drug store No 2. The Broadhurst building has been leased by The High Point Enterprise with the second floor to be converted into editorial offices.
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Lucy Eshelman
Broadhurst
Carraway
North Main Street
Mann's Drug Store
High Point Enterprise
Panacea Society Claims Water Cure for All Ills
The Panacea Society based in Bedford asserts water can heal all diseases and even suppress war. They prophesy the world ending within 70 years with King George ruling before that time.
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London
The
Panacea Society
Bedford
George of England
Mrs John R Thomas Dies in High Point
Mrs John R Thomas 26 of Greensboro died Tuesday night at High Point hospital after six months illness due to heart trouble. Funeral at 3 30 p m Thursday at Ramseur Methodist church with burial in church cemetery. She leaves husband and daughter Miss Betty Thomas, father W H Wing of Ramseur, three sisters and five brothers.
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John R. Thomas
Fred Warren
Holden Road
Greensboro
High Point Hospital
Methodist
Ramseur
Thomas
Betty Thomas
W. H. Wing
J. R. Pope
Washington, D. C
Frank Chisholm
W. E. King
Oscar King
Winston-Salem
Pat King
J. C. King
Purcellville, Va
Eugene King
Rocky Mount
Will Hold Special Ascension Service
A special service celebrating the ascension of Jesus Christ will be held at St Luke's Church at the corner of Leonard and Walnut streets tomorrow night at o'clock. The public is invited.
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St. Luke’s Church
Leonard and
Walnut Streets
Stomach Sufferers Battle Bad Breath Remedy Claim
An advertisement urges readers with stomach troubles to try Taniac to cure bad breath and other ailments. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Taniac
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Sykes
John F. Russell
McCrory
Arthur
G. T. Humphreys
Salisbury, Md
William Penn
First Baptist Church
Geo, E. Davis
Rosenwald
Mary
First. Baptist Church
H. J. Trigg
D. R. Huffines
Community Chest
Geo. A.younce
Kare
Lindsay Street
William Holland
Thomasville
Southern Railway
Tomlinson Street Crossing
Sechrest
Downing Street
Carraway Apartments
Auto Tire Accessory Co
High Point Phone
Guilford County
Twelfth Judicial District
W. Broad
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
John Thomas
Building & Loan
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
United States
D. A.R
Denton Railroad
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