City Manager Attends Durham Conference On Sewer Waste
City Manager P. P. Pilcher left High Point for Durham to attend a conference where state sanitary engineers explain sewer treatment for textile waste. The issue is a major concern for North Carolina cities with High Point’s significant textile waste. J. P. Dishner, water and sewer superintendent, has been in Durham since Monday for the annual water works convention, which closes tomorrow.
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P. P. Pilcher
High Point
Durham
North Carolina
J. P. Dishner
Water and Sewer Department
Stage Set for Speech by Hammer Thursday Night
Officers of the Democratic club announce plans are complete for Congressman W C Hammer of North Carolina seventh district to speak at 7 30 pm Thursday. Former Senator O E Mendenhall will introduce him and several county leaders will give short talks. The hall seats over 1000, more chairs were added, and Asheboro residents are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
W. C. Hammer
North Carolina
Hammer
O. E. Mendenhall
Congressman Hammer
Moe Crory
South Main Street
Cannon-Fetzer Company
Congress
Asheboro
Jewel sets launch with matching belts and earrings
New jeweled belt buckles and hip adornments join matching gem earrings and necklaces to form coordinated evening jewelry sets. The collection highlights coordinated pieces designed for formal wear and evening events.
Storm Sewer Authorized in City Council Vote
City council authorized the city manager to lay a short storm sewer south from Lexington avenue along the east side of lot 17. The line under 100 feet will be installed if property owners grant the necessary land.
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Lexington Avenue
Welfare Workers Convene at Sheraton for NC District Meet
The Northwestern district of the North Carolina Welfare association opened its second annual convention at the Sheraton hotel with 70 delegates. Leaders from Guilford to Caldwell spoke on cooperation among welfare boards, volunteers, churches, schools, police, doctors, and lawyers, urging broader public awareness and integrated services.
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North Carolina Welfare Association
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
Forsyth
Ashe
Watauga
Allegheny Davie
Rowan
Wilkes
Yadkin
Stokes
Surry
Caldwell
Sheraton Hotel
Welfare Board
James L. Scott
Charity League
Greensboro
Logan F. Porter
High Point
T. J. Gold High
Opie
Mortgage Sale of Lots in High Point Township NC
Mortgagee G Y Stone will sell two tracts of land in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina at public auction for cash on November 25 1927 at 12 o'clock noon in front of Wachovia Bank High Point North Carolina The sale follows a 1922 mortgage by Sarah Peace to G Y Stone recorded Book 396 Page 248 The parcels Tract No 1 and Tract No 2 are described with reference to G O Burtons E C Woodall and S H Peace lines and include a deed from John Gurley to Sarah Peace and S H Peace dated May 3 1911.
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Sarah Peace
G. Y. Stone
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Wachovia Bank
High Point
High Point Township
E. C. Woodall
West Point Avenue
H. B. Pendry
Pendry
Point Avenue
John Gurley
S. H. Peace
T. W. Albertson
Hinshaw Dies at 27. Funeral Today at Marlboro Friends
William Blake Hinshaw 27 died at his home near the-city yesterday after a pneumonia illness. Born November 12 1907 in Randolph county he was a farm hand and winter student at Pleasant Garden school. Survived by his mother four brothers and five sisters. Funeral at Marlboro Friends church at 3 PM with Rev Milford. Burial in the church cemetery.
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William Blake Hinshaw
Randolph County
J. W
Nannie Davis Hinshaw
Hinshaw
Pleasant Garden
Cedar Square
City Council Lets Purchase Four Overcoats for Police
City Manager Pilcher authorized buying four overcoats for members of the plainclothes division during a council meeting last night.
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Pilcher
Resolutions of Respect for Brother Chas F Blake
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty honor Brother Chas F Blake for his high purpose and faithful witness to his Master. The group mourns his loss and extends sympathy to his family, instructs copies to be sent to relatives, and to be entered in minutes and local paper. Committee members J R Pierce W S Atkins and W B Simmons endorse.
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Bro
Chas
Blake
Chas. F. Blake
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
J. R. Pierce
W. S. Atkins
W. B. Kimmons
Sunrise Service Planned by High Point Christian Endeavor Union
The High Point Christian Endeavor Union executive committee met to set plans for a general mass meeting at Springfield Friends church on Friday night November 18 at 7 30 and to organize the annual sunrise prayer service on Thanksgiving morn. Officers will be elected at the mass meeting with a devotional to follow and a social hour. The sunrise service, six years running, invites other congregations to attend and baskets of provisions will be given to the needy after refreshments.
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W. G. Ragsdale
Jamestown
Ouncilman
H. A. Millis
Davis
Clara I. Cox
High Point
Winston- Salem
R. H. Morefield
Danbury
Mary Camp
Raleigh
Jesse M. Brown
Greensboro
Thomas F. Opie
Burlington
Turner Grant
Mocksville
Harry Crane
High Point Christian Endeavor Union
First Methodist Protestant Church
Springfield
High Point Union
Armistice Day Observed in City Schools
City schools plan special Armistice Day programs with Mr. T Wingate Andrews speaking at the high school on patriotic topics. Other schools will feature speakers and music as Education Week runs through Sunday with God and Country Day. Parents invited to attend and visit departments.
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T. Wingate Andrews
Toay
Andrews
National Education Association
Coolidge
Crowson Sues Southern Coach for 6695 Damages
M C Crowson a Durham real estate man formerly of this city has filed a civil suit in municipal court seeking 6695 from Southern Coach company. He claims 1695 for damages to his Buick sedan and 5000 for personal injuries from a Montheu avenue wreck. Gold and York represent the plaintiff.
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M. C. Crowson
Durham
Southern Coach Company
Montheu Avenue
Stunning gown with white brocaded taffeta and cherry bow
A white brocaded taffeta bouffant gown features a large cherry velvet bow at the left hip, creating a striking, different silhouette. The ensemble highlights bold texture and contrast as a focal fashion statement.
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Mr. Pilcher
Dishner
Waterworks Convention
Hanmer
Senator Mendenhall
Melba
ELBA
Sid
Are
Mann Drug Co
Madame Melba
S. Wrenn St
N. OC
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Scott
Greensboro Bond & Mortgage CO
J. Lee Newby
Commercial
National Bank
Southern Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Achovia Bank Bus
Rowland Real Estate
North Main
G. O. Burton
William Hinshaw
Southern Railway System
Endeavor Union Committee
Crowson
L. B. Jarvis
S. Main St
Frost
Rai
Optometry
N. C
Maskins Store
Main Drug Co
N. Main
Ice and Coal Co
Phon
King Pin Bowling
East Broad St
Commercial National Bank
The
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
O. H. Ellis
A. J. Idol
Pres
Trena
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
Real Estate Loan Co
M. Ernest Weich
B. M. McCarn
Phore
Globe Realty Company
West Sah Gy
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