Council declines tax cut on pool tables in High Point
The High Point city council again refused to cut the pool room license tax, keeping the rate at 50 dollars per table despite advocates arguing the tax is too high. Councilman Pavis supported a reduction while Parker and Davis remained noncommittal. A national pool operators group may press the issue when its attorney visits.
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Parker
Ber
Davis
National Organization of
High Point
Winston Road To Stay Closed Two More Weeks
J. W. Mills announced that officials in the seventh district said the High Point Winston-Salem road will remain closed to general traffic for at least two more weeks. A dirt detour from a crossroad about 10 miles from High Point into Winston-Salem is in use and will continue until the main highway reopens.
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J. W. Mills
Fifth Highway District
Seventh District
High Point Winston-Salem
Van-Del Compound Endorsed by Greensboro Resident
A Greensboro man extols Van-Del Compound claiming relief from kidney pains and numerous ailments. The ad promotes two forms of the herbal remedy, with a testimonial from Frank Stine of Proximity and a limited offer via Ring Drug Co.
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Pew
Frank Stine
Proximity
Greensboro
N. C
Vandel
Ring Drug Co
Community Chest Adopts Dollar Day Campaign
The High Point Community Chest voted to run an Industrial Dollar Day drive through May 31 1930 to raise 13000 for member agencies. Campaign kickoff starts now with plans to enlist employers and civic groups to secure one dollar per employee.
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Community Chest
High Point Community Chest
Chest
Country Club
Capus Waynick
C. KE. Diffendal
L. C. Furgurson
W. B. Hall
F. J. Sizemore
C. K E. Diffendal
T. A. Sykes
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Chest Office
Woman reports cure after three years illness from Pinkham remedies
Mrs. H. A. Adams of Little Rock credits Lydia E. Pinkham products with restoring her health after a three year illness. She says seven bottles of Vegetable Compound and seven bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham Sanative Wash relieved severe nervous symptoms, allowing her to return to work for her large family.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. Y. Currin
Ely Street
Raleigh
California
Lohr Denies Massing From Home Over Charlie Lohr Disappearance
John Lohr, brother of local aviator C. M. Lohr, appeared at the newspaper office to deny yesterday’s report about Charlie Lohr’s disappearance. He said Charlie did night flying Monday, landed at Friendship, and returned home by motorcycle, not heading to Washington, D. C. for a transport license.
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John Lohr
C. M. Lohr
Charlie Lohr
Enterprise
Charlie
Washington, D. C
Erlanger Schools Adopt Dalton Plan For Upper Grades
Erlanger public school, funded by mill owners and the county board, has begun the Dalton system across grades four through seven. The program replaces traditional grade rooms with laboratories and enters its second year with reported improvements for the principal and staff.
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Erlanger
Lexington
Erlanger Textile Mills
Ledget
Dalton
Kansas Farms Large On average 264 acres per farm
The Kansas farming sector comprises about 165000 farms with an average farm size of 264 acres. This snapshot highlights the scale of agriculture in Kansas and the typical landholding size across the state.
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Kansas
Virginia Frank To Lead Senior String Orchestra Concert
Miss Virginia Frank, instructor in city schools, will conduct the senior string orchestra in concert Thursday night at the high school. The ensemble includes over 50 string pieces, with 80 percent having all instruction in the school under Miss Frank. The program begins at 8 o clock and tickets are available at the door.
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Virginia Frank
Miss Frank
High Point
Flora McDonald College
Conservatory of Music
Columbia University
Institute of Musical Art
New York City
Mas Rosen
Department of Music
Max Noah
Guilford College
Frank
Council Approves Land Purchase to Avert Suit Over Odor
City council voted to buy 84 acres in the eastern city for 12750 total. Gurney Frazier sold 46 acres at 125 per acre and C E Frazier 38 acres for 7000. Purchase aims to quash a potential lawsuit linked to odor from a nearby sewage plant.
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Gurney Frazier
C. E. Frazier
Davis
Horton
Horne
Frazier
York
C. KH. Frazier
American Legion Boys Meet In Andrew Jackson Post
An Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion held a well attended meeting on Washington street. Plans included regular Tuesday 8 PM meetings, committee reports on membership and a Highland Mill Boy Scout patrol, and a three member panel to organize next week’s entertainment with a special good feed. Ex service men are invited to attend.
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Junior Service League
Woman's Club
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
American Business Club
M. J. Wrenn
High Point Furniture Company
Jos. D. Cox
J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Company
Cc. E. Diffendal
Marietta Paint and Color Company
L. R. Terry
Terry Hosiery Mill
W. B. McEwen
McEwen Lumber Company
W. Cc. Judd
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Andrew Jackson Post
The
Washington Street
Post
Highland Mill
Wood Shortage Foreseen by U S Forest Service Expert
R Y Stuart of the U S Forest Service warns that United States forest areas are being burned and cut much faster than new trees can grow, signaling a wood shortage by 1950.
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R. Y. Stuart
U. S. Forest Service
United States
Formal Opening of Garland Motor Company Tonight
Garland Motor Company announces a formal opening Thursday night from 7 to 10 for dealers in Gra ham Paige automobiles. J J Garland general manager invites the public to inspect an array of cars in the display room at Commerce and Wrenn streets in the former Motor Service Company building.
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Garland Motor Company
Graham-Paige
J. J. Garland
Room for improvement in Nevada land cultivation
The text states Nevada has 71.9 million acres with 400 thousand cultivated. It estimates that building storage reservoirs to conserve flood waters could add 200 thousand to 600 thousand acres to cultivated land.
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Nevada
Greenville School Heads Visit Here
Dr. de Ia Mand and C. 5. Minor, superintendent and business manager of Greenville D C city schools, inspected the local high school this morning on a statewide tour to study school plants for planned Greenville expansion. They reviewed grounds, equipment, auditorium and gym facilities, classroom layout and other building factors.
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Greenville
de Ia Mand
Minor
D. C
Ing
Greensboro
High Point
Green Bay Opens Large Stadium for Packers
Green Bay Wisconsin completed a large stadium project for the Green Bay Packers. The venue draws crowds of 15000 or more at each home game, underscoring the team’s strong professional status in the league.
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Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay Packers
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la Salle
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