City Budget Booklet Urges Public Study and Cooperation
The chamber of commerce mailed out copies of Facts About City Finances covering June 1 1930 to May 31 1931. City Manager E M Knox and Secretary F J Sizemore urged intelligent fair cooperation to study departmental expenses and revenue, including debt service, public safety, health, utilities, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
John L. Lovett
Michigan Manufacturers’ Association
Detroit
Sizemore
E. M. Knox
Civitan Club
High Point Citizens’ Association
Department of Law
Eyes of Love to Be Staged by Allen Jay Students
Allen Jay high school students present The Eyes of Love a three act play this Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. Proceeds go to the athletic department for equipment and expenses. Ten actors in the cast include five boys and five girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay High School
Regular meeting of High Point Chapter No 70 R A M
High Point Chapter No 70 R A M calls a Friday 7 30 p m meeting with important business for members. Members and visiting Royal Arch Masons are invited to attend. By order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Norman found guilty on non support charges
P Benton Norman arraigned in municipal court and sentenced to 18 months hard labor on county roads with execution possible within five years. He must pay $7.50 each Saturday to the court for his wife and children plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Benton Norman
William Bell
H. R. Smith
Dan Polling
Clyde Smith
B. C. Guyer
Carrie Bell Belo
Alexander Ingram
M. M. Land
O. J. McLeod
E. J. Wood
James Gray
J. W. Miller
Eugene Powell
Debater Lloyd Hancock Selected for Mount Pleasant Institute Event
Cadet Lloyd F. Hancock is chosen as one of the Ludwig literary society debaters for Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute's December 19 public debate. He will speak first affirmative on the query that Britain should adopt unemployment insurance. Hancock serves as junior class secretary treasurer and cheerleader, with strong grades, and is son of Mr and Mrs H T Hancock of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Lloyd F. Hancock
Ludwig Literary Society
Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute
Hancock
United States
H. T. Hancock
High Point
First Fall Concert Sunday by Local High School
The music department will present its first fall concert Sunday at 3:30 in the high school auditorium. Miss Virginia Frank conducts the senior stringed orchestra with Miss Marian Burgess as soloist. Guest artists include Mrs. Walter Kester Miss Mildred Luce and Miss Adelaide Crowell. Admission is free and doors open at 3:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Frank
Marian Burgess
Walter Kester
Mildred Luce
Adelaide Crowell
Washington Street widening held up by detail decisions
City council agreed to widen two blocks of Washington Street between College and Wrenn but will wait on details. reductions to sidewalks, diagonal versus parallel parking, and width of added lane depend on a property owner agreement and a study of line markings before final action. The council also heard a request for band expenses and tabled other matters until Thursday's special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
College and
Wrenn
College Street
Wrenn Street
College
L. A. Stookey
High Point Civic Band
Santa Claus Invited To Visit City At Christmas
High Point merchants invite Santa Claus to visit on December 1 as Christmas lights debut this season. The city will glow with new and existing illuminations along Main Street and uptown areas. If Santa accepts, stores stay open long nights through Christmas and Mayor York will switch on the opening night lights. A delegation will greet Santa at the train and he may speak at key street crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
High Point
Merchants Association
Main
C. A. York
Reverend Conrad Addresses A.B. Club On Contacts
First Baptist pastor Rev. A B Conrad spoke to the American Business club at its Country club dinner about expanding wholesome civic social and religious ties. Sam Denny and Charles W McAnally reported on the charity play Hay Fever with proceeds expected between 200 and 250 for winter charity work. McAnally also noted a successful fall dance and plans for a club dinner dance next month. Walter E Crissman won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
American Business Club
Country Club
Filling Station Robbed Of About $206 In Slot Machines
The Standard Oil filling station on Highway 10 between Lexington Avenue and Thomasville Road was broken into last night and robbed of about $206 from two slot machines. Only those machines and a cigarette package were taken. the front door was knocked in and found hanging on its hinges. Officers Nance and Bailey investigated but found no clues to identify the thief or thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New Highway 10
Lexington Avenue
Thomasville Road
J. Paul Wright
Nance
Batley
Radium Ore Finds Reported Near Haburton Ontario
Valuable deposits of radium ore are reported near Haburton Ontario with the Ontario Radium Corporation led by Toronto doctors developing the find. The ore body is believed to be the richest yet found and the ore will greatly lower the cost of the mineral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dr Humphreys to Address Men's Club at Reformed Church
Dr G J Humphreys newly inducted president of High Point College will speak to the Men's Club of the First Reformed Church at their monthly supper meeting tomorrow night at T o'clock. Supper served by Missionary society ladies. music by church orchestra. program led by J R Young, committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Humphreys
High Point College
First Reformed Church
Ladies of the Missionary Society
J. R. Young
Parents Night at Local High School Tomorrow Evening
Preparations are complete for the annual Parent Go To School Night at the local high school tomorrow at 7 30 PM Principal L R Johnston will address gathered parents in the auditorium then guide them to their children’s homerooms for a schedule from 8 00 to 9 10 PM The lunch period is moved to the end of the day and parents may visit several departments during breaks to learn about their child’s daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Johnston
Johnston
Naughty to Bed Without Supper Quip
Peter jokes that he will be sent to bed without supper if naughty, while John counters with having medicine to take after meals. Moustique Charleroi notes the exchange and adds a local linguistic touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
John
Moustique
Payroll Bandits Averting Cash Paydays In High Point
Large employers in High Point increasingly pay workers by checks rather than cash to reduce robbery risk and insurance costs. Banks confirm a drop from 100000 to 18000 dollars weekly in payroll outlays, with several major mills and firms listed as converting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Norman Fidler
Emaller
The Bells to be staged at High Point College
The Bells a three act mystery comedy by P F Snider a High Point student will be presented tonight in Roberts hall auditorium at 8 15 under the college Christian Endeavor society with songs orchestra and sound effects on a vitaphone basis as part of the college program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Snider
High Point College
College Christian Endeavor Society
Roberts Hall
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Claude E. Smith
M. Thomas, Sr
Dot
Danny
Sast
Dotty
Dan
Kid Winter
Abbott & Walker, Inc
Mann
Anton
Carolina Coal & Transfer Co., Inc
Caroline Coal
Wagger Jewelry Company
North Main Street
Teague
Lloyd Hancock
Tao
W. Broad
Washington St
Mayor York
A.B. Conrad
A.B. Club
Wrights Garage
Highway 10
Dr. Humphreys
Men’s Club of Reformed Church
Schwab Tailoring CO
East Broad Street
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage CO
Capuchine
Ca Hicks Udin
Commonwealth
Consolidated Mirror Company
Denny
Diamond
Giant Furniture Company
Harriss-Covington
Hayworth Roll and Panel Company
Marsh Furniture Company
Myrtle Desk Company
Pickett Cotton Mills
Robbins Knitting Mill
Slane
Stehli Silk Mills
Thomas Mills, Inc
Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Company
Highland Cotton Mills
Triangéec
High Point Overall Company
Guilford
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol V.pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
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