Police probe widens over gambling payoffs in city
Police Chief W G Friddle continues the inquiry into charges that operators of padlocked gambling dens handed 47 50 to a third person not in the force for the relief and flower fund and then for the Democratic campaign fund. Mayor Kirkman reports little progress as Crissman denies receiving such funds.
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Tell Chief
W. G. Friddle
Police Department
Democratic Treasury
Friddle
O. Arthur Kirkman
Democratic
Walter E. Crissman
Shenandoah Visitors Lead National Parks Rank in 1940
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia hosted 950,807 visitors in 1940, up from 911,612 the year before, with 234,383 private cars entering the park. The same item notes a Fresno California law banning cream pie manufacture from June 16 to October 1 annually.
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
National Parks and Monuments
Fresno
Calif
Burrus Memorial Hospital Staff Meeting Scheduled
The Burrus Memorial Hospital will hold its regular staff meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock in the hospital. Dr. E A Sumner will lead the program for the event. A public prayer service is planned Friday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Cashwell’s home near Kearns Hosiery Mill led by Vance Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrus Memorial Hospital
E. A. Sumner
Cloverdale Church to Launch Two-Week Revival
The Cloverdale Church of the Living God begins a two week revival with Sunday morning services at 11 led by evangelist Mrs. Wrick of Winston-Salem. A special singer will be employed for the meeting and evening services start at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Church of the Living God
June rabies vaccination drive announced for High Point dogs
Mrs W A Parks newly appointed rabies inspector for High Point Township urges all dog owners to vaccinate their pets during June. Vaccinations will be administered at the inspector's home, 702 East Commerce Street, with owners advised to act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Parks
High Point
East Commerce Street
Clodfelter Home in Thomasville Burns
Thomasville May 29 Fire destroyed the Roscoe Clodfelter home taxi operator near Fisher Ferry Extension about 600 feet outside the city. The blaze began around 11 30 this morning. Damage is estimated at 5000 dollars, partly insured. Firemen faced delays due to distance to a hydrant and needed extra hose from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Thomasville
Roscoe Clodfelter
Fisher Ferry
Father of local resident dies in hospital
David J. Ballard of the Mt Gilead section died at 10 15 this morning in a local hospital where he had been a patient He was the father of T R Ballard of this city Burial will be in the Mt Gilead section and arrangements were not yet completed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Ballard
Mt. Gilead
T. R. Ballard
Reopened Establishment Plans Move Out Of City
The Friendly Billiards Parlor at 2035 North Main Street began packing today to move from High Point to Carolina Beach under court conditions. It is among sixteen reopened establishments under strict rules, with the Elwood Cigars Store already moving to Archdale.
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North Main Street
High Point
Carolina Beach
Elwood Cigar Store
Lucian Long
Archdale
Defense vocation class opens for men in welding
The defense vocation school at the High School has openings for young men who want to learn welding. Interested individuals can register or obtain information about this training at the North Carolina State Employment Service.
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Defense Vocation
North Carolina State Employment Service
Local Postoffice to Observe Memorial Day Friday
The local postoffice will observe Memorial Day tomorrow announced by Postmaster S C Clark. General delivery hours are 9 am to 12 noon Friday with mail dispatched by train. City and rural carriers will not deliver on that day.
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S. C. Clark
Kaiser Wilhelm II in fragile health in exile
General Wilhelm von Dommes reports former Kaiser Wilhelm II age 82 in poor health after Sunday illness. An intestinal disorder keeps him from eating normally with artificial feeding sustaining his strength as doctors seek clarity on the condition. He is administrator of Hohenzollern properties.
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Wilhelm
Berlin
Wilhelm von Dommes
Hohenzollern
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hall Resigns Police Post Amid Shake-Up In City Force
Peggy Juanita Short funeral held at Unity Chapel Methodist for daughter of Kermit R Short. In PEGGY JUANITA SHORT THOMASVILLE May 29 Special funeral in Unity Chapel Methodist. Interment in church cemetery. In Thomasville police shake-up Chief Friddle accepts Patrolman J B Hall resignation at 10 30 am. other changes loom including demotions and potential discharges as Civil Service appeals proceed. Hall had seven years service with past black marks. resignation states effective June 10 1941.
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Peggy Juanita Short
Thomasville
Kermit R. Short
Unity Chapel Methodist
W. R. Jenkins
Jesus
Nell Ruth
Rachael Harvey
Fremont Mendenhall
Theodore Hill
J. P. Kinney
Dallas Kinney
Jack Morgan
Raeford Bailey
High Paint
W. G. Friddle
J. B. Hall
Friddle
Hall
Friddie
Sam E. Battley
Civil Service Commission
W. C. Johnson
Department
Police Department
Battley
Civil Service
Johnson
Batnecy
James E. Lovelace
L. A. Bergman
J. R. Teague
Ray Nance
Lewis E. Williams
Requirements Eased for Naval Reserve Enlistment
The Bureau of Navigation lowers physical standards for Naval Reserve enlistment due to urgent manpower needs. Candidates need 18 sound teeth with up to four incisors replaced, a minimum height of 62 inches, and weight rules removed if well proportioned. Recruits must serve during the national emergency and may attend Navy trade school, per Salisbury recruiters.
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Bureau of Navigation
Naval Service
Navy
Salisbury
U. S. Naval
Campaign Starts For Jewish Relief
The United Jewish Appeal chaired by Dr. Max Bones launches a drive to aid Jews in distress overseas and refugees in the United States through relief rehabilitation immigration and settlement in Palestine. The appeal notes Christian sympathy and urges participation to uphold humanity and justice. Officers listed include W Chase Idol treasurer H A Millis R T Amos O A Kirkman G H Kearns Capus Waynick and Mrs M J Wrenn.
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United Jewish Appeal
Max Rones
Palestine
United States
Bones
Europe
Dr. Bones
W. Chase Idol
H. A. Millis
R. T. Amos
O. A. Kirkman
G. H
Coke Cecil and Dot Lewis Entertain Bank Employes
Local magician Coke Cecil and eight year old Dorothy Lewis entertained the North Carolina branch employees of the Security Bank in Greensboro at the Jefferson Club last night. Dorothy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fleet Lewis of Barbee Street.
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Coke Cecil
Dorothy Lewis
North Carolina
Security Bank
Greensboro
Jefferson Club
Fleet Lewis
Barbee Street
Chicken Stew Benefit Friday At Deep River Church
High Point Christian Endeavor Union sponsors an old fashioned chicken stew on the Deep River Church lawn Friday night from 6 30 to 9. Proceeds fund the June issue of The New Tar Heel Bulletin. Meals include coffee drinks and ice cream. Donations come from various societies and women of the Deep River church prepared the supper. All Miss High Point Endeavorer candidates should attend. Roscoe Briley city union president will announce the city winner who will vie for the state title. Local and state contest deadlines are Friday night. City votes will be counted toward the sponsor with the most votes. High Point is leading in the state contest. Public invited. small charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Christian Endeavor Union
Deep River Church
C. E
Tar Heel Bulletin
High Point Endeavorer
Roscoe Briley
High Point
Ruth Blanche Short Files Divorce Action
Ruth Blanche Short filed for divorce from William Scott Short and for custody of their 12 year old child. The complaint cites a 1927 marriage, alleged excessive intoxication, a statutory offense, and abuse in the presence of friends, seeking permanent custody.
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Ruth Blanche Short
William Scott Short
Fire spreads through garages from water defect on Johnson Street
Firemen credited a defect in a Johnson Street hydrant water supply for allowing a garage fire at 1264 Johnson Street to spread to three nearby garages on 1206 Johnson and 1205 1207 North Hamilton. The blaze began about 5:25 p m and raged nearly two hours. Public utilities officials investigated but had not located the problem by noon. Earlier, a saw dust fire on Mangum Avenue and an oil stove flare at 810 Union Street were reported.
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Johnson Street
B. F. Shirley
North
Hamilton Streets
J. L. Perkins
Public Utilities Department
Perkins
Mangum Avenue
Clifford Proctor
Union Street
Blair, Fred C. Blair dies after long illness in Charlotte
Fred C. Blair, 60 66? of Charlotte, longtime High Point resident, died last night at Mercy Hospital after a prolonged heart illness. He was born in Randolph County, son of the late Addison and Emily Blair, and survived by his wife Esther Hayden Blair of Manchester England, two daughters Mrs. Porter Williams and Mary Ann Blair of Charlotte, and a son Fred Blair Jr. of Greensboro. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Charlotte.
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Fred C. Blair
Charlotte
High Point
Blair
Mercy Hospital
Jerome Peace
R.F.D
Randolph County
Addison
Emily Blair
Esther Hayden
Manchester
England
Porter Williams
Mary Ann Blair
Fred Blair, Jr
Greensboro
Daughters Of America Install Mrs Haynes As State Councilor
Mrs Rosella Haynes of Asheville is installed as state councilor of the Daughters of America at Asheville closing session of the two day state convention. Other officers named include Leona Hunsucker Rhodhiss associate state councilor Flossie Wagner Asheville state vice councilor Margaret Hayworth High Point associate state vice councilor Ruth Ribet Valdese state conductor Glennie Gaither Harmony state warden Lena Shipwash High Point state secretary Maude Hayworth High Point treasurer Bettie Brown Raleigh outside sentinel Mary Haynes High Point inside sentinel Willie Abernathy Asheville judiciary. Past councilor breakfast opened activities with Miss Emma Calhoun Lena Shipwash Miss Mary Wilkins Willie Abernathy Bessie Long Bertha Loman Louise Oliver and others. Afternoon program included Lexington Home children memorial service collections and jewel presentations.
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Rosella Haynes
Asheville
Daughters of America
Leona Hunsucker
Rhodhiss
Flossie Wagner
Margaret Hayworth
High Point
Ruth Ribet
Valdese
Glennie Gaither
Harmony
Lena M. Shipwash
Maude Hayworth
Bettie Brown
Raleigh
Mary Haynes
Willie Abernathy
Sheraton Room
Cape Fear
Emma Calhoun
Lena Shipwash
Mary Wilkins
Rose Hill
Bessie Long
Bertha Loman
Louise Oliver
Longhurst
Edgar Weaver
Greensboro
Mary E. Tankersley
Richmond
Bertha White
Wilmington
Alay Forrester
Rocky Mount
Pearl Poovey
Hickory
United States Citizens May Travel Canada Without Passports
A note states U S citizens can tour Canada without a passport noting travel ease. It adds Rome lies farther north than New York City to compare latitudinal positions.
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United States
Canada
Rome
New York City
Safe Driving Class Graduation at City Hall
The 41st Safe Driving School unit will hold graduation Friday night in City Hall council chamber at o'clock, instructor Chap Bodheimer said. Twenty four drivers graduate. The 42nd unit opens next Monday. Enrollment open until Tuesday night. Classes run four weeks from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Eight classroom lessons and twelve driving lessons. Since the first class began, many student drivers have been taught to drive.
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Safe Driving School
Chap Bodenheimer
Somite Lime
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Clodfelter
T'ville
Westinghouse
Ac Foods
Sipen Market
OLY
End
Westings
Avrenue Oy
S-Speed Corox
Ucac
Rose Furniture CO
Fayetteville
Asheboro
Tnc
Naval Reserve
Pia
Dot Lewis
C. E. Union
Johnson and North Hamilton Streets
Lexington
Washington Council No.1
National Home, Orphans’ Fund
Lexington Home
The
Sheraton Hotel
Famous
B. F. Goopricy
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
High Point, N. C
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