Grayson Favors Budget Cuts Over Tax Increase
Mayor C. B. Grayson and the city council pressed to keep the current tax rate at 1.20 while balancing a 12,000-dollar overshoot by cutting expenses. They discussed trimming services and even council pay to avoid new levies as they await final revenue figures and delinquent collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Grayson
E. M
Grayson
Millin
O. K
Williamson
Det
Amos
Briggs
Knox
Pickett
Young
Final Rites for Perdue Held in Roanoke
Raymond Rollins Perdue 24 former Statesville high school coach died from brain concussion after a game injury in Taylorsville. Funeral in Roanoke drew students teachers and many from High Point with pastor J Luther Luber presiding. He played at Jefferson and High Point college where he starred in multiple sports and once worked as sports editor.
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Raymond Rollins Perdue
Statesville
Roanoke
Statesville High School
High Point
J. Luther Luber
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Perdue
Garland Jennings
Taylorsville
Emory Perdue
Young Perdue
Jefferson High School
Fork Union Military Academy
High Point College
High Point Enterprise
Police Driving Draws Criticism of City Fathers
The city hall adjourned session watched as a police Plymouth touring car stalled in view of officials and was broadside by another vehicle. Council members blamed the department for careless driving and urged stricter driver training while City Manager Knox promised caution and possible training programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Pickett
Knox
American Legion To Meet Tomorrow
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will hold a regular meeting in the Legion hall tomorrow night at 8 oclock. Forrest H. Shuford commander said the agenda includes passage of constitution and by laws approved by the executive board in a special session last week and a program following the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Post
The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Forrest H. Shuford
Oak Hill Men's Club Band Meeting Set for Tomorrow
The Oak Hill Men's club band will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Oak Hill club rooms, it was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Council Delays Tax Rate Over Audit Shortfall
City council debates balancing the budget on a $1.20 rate amid a tax shortfall. Knox cites last year’s revenue dip and outlines valuation figures totaling about $47.7 million on which to levy, while Briggs and Pickett urge caution. The group delays action until the full audit is reviewed, risking a week’s delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Mr. Knox
Pickett
Knox
Council
Farmer Makes Second Lifetime Trip to High Point
J Fine aged 70 plus, long time Handolph county farmer, visited High Point with wife Mrs Fine and old schoolmate Mrs A Dick ens. He praised the city as the finest he had seen while recalling his 22 year old suit and 14 year old shoes. He rode in an automobile for the second time in his life and, feeling auto sickness, walked the last stretch home to his riverside farm 15 miles away on the Uwharrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, Fine
Handolph County
High Point
South
Mr. Fine
Winston-Salem
Mrs. Fine
Third Section of Audit Here Wednesday Night
The third volume of the city audit by Ernst and Ernst will be explained to the city council in adjourned session Wednesday night in Winston Salem. The volume likely contains most findings and could influence city hall personnel reorganizations after delivery. Council members pressed for an explanation of a ten thousand dollar arithmetic error noted during review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst and Ernst
Winston-Salem
Knorr
Ernst
High Point
Millis
Knox
Altrusa Club Planning Meeting At Elwood Hotel
Plans to organize an Altrusa club for High Point will be discussed at a 6 30 pm meeting at the Elwood hotel tonight not at the Sheraton as previously stated. Officials from Winston Salem and Greensboro host a complimentary dinner for invited local professional and business women.
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Altrusa Club
Elwood Hotel
High Point
Sheraton
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
London Theater Adopts All Silver Admission Scale
To sidestep England's amusement tax price rise, a London theater enforces an all silver payment plan covering the tax for every ticket. The move shifts the tax burden from prices to coinage for patrons.
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England
London
City Council Postpones Audit Discussion Until Next Session
City fathers decide to delay consideration of the audit at the upcoming fort nightly council meeting to ensure adequate time for discussion and study. The session is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tors
City to Fight Disposal Plant Suits in Guilford Court
The city faces 13 suits seeking 127000 in damages from odors and other effects of the East Side sewage disposal plant. The first case for 25000 by H and Jones claims property value loss from odor. The city defends, citing modern operation since 1929 and plans to contest any sizable award.
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East Side City
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
H.&. Jones
Grover H. Jones
J. A. Cecil
Betty Welborn
T. B. Finley
Welborn
East Side
Nurse Tells How To Stop Gas Sleep Sound
A patient describes relief from gas and constipation after one Adierika dose. The ad claims the product washes out poisons causing gas and nervousness and promises improved sleep with no harmful drugs. Free samples offered via Adlerika Co. Dept AA St Paul Minn Eckerd's.
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Adierika
Fletcher
Adlerika
Eckerd’s
Adlerika CO
Dept. AA
St. Paul
Minn
Banks Secure City Bond Deposit and Interest Cuts
Greensboro and High Point banks won county approval to secure tax deposits with $25000 in city bond anticipation bonds instead of $10000 cash. They also secured a reduction of deposit interest from 2 12 percent to 1 percent, arguing high costs to guarantee deposits. The county board had not acted on the central convict camp lease, while the grand jury urged against renewing it to the state highway commission and to use the camp for jail overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Commercial National Bank of
High Point
City of
Central
State Highway Commission
Board delays lease decision on central convict camp
The board will not discuss dropping the lease of the central convict camp to the state highway commission until after a conference with state highway authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
State Highway Commission
Grayson Buys Half Interest in Stanton Ring Building
Dr. C. B. Grayson has purchased one half of W. A. Ring’s stake in the Stanton Ring building at 112 North Main Street. The structure will be renamed the Stanton Grayson building. The upstairs houses offices for Dr. Grayson Dr. N. B. Stirewall and Belton’s Studio.
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Grayson
W. A. Ring
Stanton-Ring
North Main Street
Stanton-Grayson
Ring Drug Company
Ring
Stirewall
Belton
High Point
Ohio Produces Only One Half of State Potatoes
Ohio produces only about half of the potatoes consumed in the state with the rest imported. The article notes regional production disparities and mentions the role of farms and distribution networks in meeting demand.
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Ohio
Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises
An advertisement urges readers to buy 1 oz Par mint Double Strength from Mann Drug or a druggist and mix with 44 point hot water and a little sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times daily for relief from head noises, open nostrils, easier breathing, and reduced throat mucus. Shares cost and pleasantness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Company
City Welcomes Annual North Carolina M P Conference
Plans for hosting the 104th session of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference unfold at First Methodist Church with Rev. R J Farmer pastor. Delegates will be lodged in town homes and fed at the church as committees coordinate housing and meals. Reverend J E Pritchard chairs the arrangement committee with Rev. N G Bethea as secretary. The conference opens Wednesday morning with Dr S W Taylor presiding. Cooperating churches include Lebanon Pleasant Grove English Street Welsh Memorial and Welch Memorial.
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North Carolina
The
Methodist Protestant Church
R. J. Farmer
J. G. Snipes
YV. W. Idol
First Methodist Protestant Church
J. E. Pritchard
Winston- Salem
N. G. Bethea
Burlington
Lebanon M. P
J. C. Madison
English Street M. P
G. L. Reynolds
Welch Memorial
J. R. Anderson
Pleasant Grove M. P
D. R. Williams
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GEO. G. Scott & CO
H. Bass
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
Martine’s Inc
FURN
Ww. Co
Flury
M. Barker
N. Main
Genuine Dry Cleaning
Ll Laundry Service
West Broad
High Point Ice & Coal Company
Co-Op Finance CO
West Washington Street
M. A. Lackey
College Street
Carolina Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
Wilson Motor Company
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop Quality Shoe Repairing
N. Wrenn Street
Foe
Woodruff Clinic
Burrus Clinic
Walkup
McCain
Uwharrie River
Ring Building
Stanton- Grayson Building
High Point Real Estate
Capudine
Prunes
California
Iona
del Monte
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Dean
Edenzusa
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan
Commercial National Bank Vo
A. J. Idol
Vice-Pres, & Treas, Co
H. Ellis
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