First Methodist Protestant Church Opens New Conference Year
The First Methodist Protestant church will start a new conference year with a congregational meeting tomorrow at 7 30 led by Rev. R Parmer who was assigned to this charge for a fifth year An open forum will replace the mid week prayer service and leaders of groups such as Sunday school Christian Endeavor Women’s Auxiliary Trustees Board of Stewards Junior church and Ushers will outline their plans A year end report will be presented by treasurer Capt A M Rankin all members and friends are urged to attend
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First Methodist Protestant
R. Parmer
Burlington
Farmer
The
Christian Endeavor
Women’s Auxiliary
Trustees
Board of Stewards
A. M. Rankin
Church
Unite
Wil
Family in need as winter sinks living standards
Left homeless and without clothing, a father and invalid wife with a nearly grown daughter seek furniture and basic necessities. The Board of Public Welfare asks for community aid to provide kitchen equipment, two beds, and essential items so the family can regain stability without city aid, currently living in a truck.
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Board of Public Welfare
Board of Welfare
Annual Conference Session Sidelights
At the end of the general discussion the conference adjourns to separate meetings by unit for individual attention on matters pertinent to each group.
Local social notes mention visiting guests at Winston-Salem home
Mrs. Blackburn of Winston-Salem and Mrs. Efird of Florida spend the day as guests of Mrs. W. C. Bivina, visiting the area for a brief social occasion.
Collegians to Provide Music for A B Club Play
High Point College orchestra joins the American Business Club annual play Dover Road at Junior High School. Miss Adele Hicks directs the event with Margaret Sloan of the college music faculty supervising the musical program. Special numbers are planned to accompany the A B C cast as they help raise funds to finish the local gymnasium project.
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Adele Hicks
American Business Club
High Point College
Dover Road
Little Theater
Margaret Sloan
A. BR. C
Y M C A Campaign Opens With $9000 Goal
One hundred fifty one volunteers canvass High Point to raise nine thousand dollars for a 12 month Y M C A program. Leaders include Charles Amos and Mrs M J Wrenn. two pledges of $500 each reported at a breakfast and a planned report meeting at the Central Friends church annex.
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Charles L. Amos
M. J. Wrenn
High Point
Young Men's Christian Association
Central Friends Church Annex
Willis Slane
R. B. Terry
J. Wilson Smith
Charlotte
Y. M. C. A. Work
Two
Carolinas
State Southeastern Council 10 Meet In Charlotte
The North Carolina division of the Southeastern Council will hold a one day state conference in Charlotte starting at 9 30 tomorrow with Frank Porter Graham of the University as temporary vice president. Mrs M J Wrenn will attend with F Logan Porter and F J Sizemore leaving for the meeting. The council includes Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Kentucky and Tennessee.
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North Carolina
The
Southeastern Council
Charlotte
Frank Porter Gres
University of North Carolina
M. J. Wrenn
F. Logan Porter
Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
Wrenn
M. F. Jackson
Birmingham
Ala
George Watts Hall
C. H. Bishop
Atlanta
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
JUDGMENT AWARDED IN MEDLIN DEATH CASE
Damages of 5000 dollars awarded to John B. Michaux administrator after a hit and run death of Woodrow Medlin in February 1931. Jury reduced from 30000 to 5000. defendant Burch Durham in state prison. Separate 2000 judgment against L B Fordham and Marion Taylor for injuries. New suit filed Curtis Companies against A F E Taplin for 271.77.
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Burch Durham
Woodrow Medlin
Here
John 8
Michaux
Lewis E. Teague
L. B. Fordham
Marion Taylor
Kinston
J. T. Robbins
A. Harrison
W. C. Daniels
Curtis Companies, Inc
A. FE. Taplin
Woman shoots self at home in apparent suicide bid
Nellie Martin a 22 year old mother of two shot herself in her Guilford Street home last night. A neighbor heard a pistol shot around 7 pm and called for help. She was taken to Guilford General hospital with a .32 caliber wound beneath her left breast and was described as critically wounded but stable through the night. Her husband Luther Martin was in Baltimore when notified.
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Nellie Martin
Hicks Street
Guilford General Hospital
Yow
Co. Martin
Lassiter Transfer Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Local Legion Post To Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion will meet at the Legion hall tonight at 8 o clock. Commander George F Edwards announced the gathering and urged all members to attend.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
Legion Hall
George F. Edwards
Brazil Tops Nations by Holiday Count
Brazil leads all nations with 84 holidays, followed by the United States with 54. The tally ranks countries by official holiday total, highlighting Brazil as the most holiday-rich nation.
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Brazil
United States
City Shoe Shop Seeks Missing 8 Pairs for Repair
Reward offered by City Shoe Shop at 17 W. Comm for return of eight shoes beyond repair. Call TOR and delivery arranged.
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Che Fessen
City Shoe Shop
TOR
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North Main
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Elwood Hotel
Washington
Robert Somers Brookings
Brookings Institution
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Terry
Slane
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L. C. Matton
R. T. Amos
W. W. Dickerson
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L. R. Peacock
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C. L. Amos
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C. J. Templeton
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Institute of Radio Service
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Carolina Bonded Warehouse
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