Reforestation At City Lake Underway With 22 Men
The High Point Parks and Playgrounds Commission launches a large reforestation at City Lake led by Assistant Forester F. H. Claridge. About 28 000 trees from the state near Clayton. 32 1000 seedlings of locust and pine and 5 000 poplars planted. Two teams aim for rapid growth and beautification as 160 to 175 workers are employed.
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High Point Parks and Playgrounds Commission
City Lake
Assirtant
F. H. Claridge
Clayton
W. F. Bailey
Parks and Playgrounds Commission
Blair Park
Bank cashing dispute over cashier's check leads to trial
In municipal court a civil suit centers on a $1000 cashier's check issued January 2 by the Commercial National Bank. Attorneys claim the bank should have paid or closed, arguing due diligence in collection. Proceedings detail bank operations and the chain of endorsements from A M Payne to B M Hayworth to Andrews-Cooper Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews-Cooper Lumber Company
Commercial National Bank
B. M. Hayworth
Lewis E. Teague
M. W. Nash
Defense
T. W. Albertson
D. H. Parsons
W. A. J. Idol
E. D. Steed
A. M. Payne
Hayworth
Nightwatchman seriously wounded in accidental discharge
L A Hilton a 45 year old nightwatchman at Conover Furniture was seriously wounded when his pistol reportedly discharged accidentally while his son handled it. The incident occurred at the plant and authorities investigated the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
L. A. Hilton
Conover Furniture Company
City widens field fire clean up and hydrant painting
A five man crew under O M Hayworth, with two more to join, clears open fields yards and other fire hazards citywide. Fire Chief A B Horney says the effort funded by Red Cross aims to prevent field and grass fires and save money. hydrants will keep their orange paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Hayworth
A. B. Horney
Red Cross
Horney
Receiving Cases Come Up Friday
Co. R. Byrd with O. L. Lackey and Everett Byrd of Hickory face a preliminary hearing Friday at 2 30 p m before Magistrate W S Lyon on charges of receiving stolen property. Bonds are set at 2000 each. The trio allegedly received machines from Paul Spencer and Fred Winkler, convicted yesterday of second degree murder, stolen from Ring Drug Company.
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Co. R. Byrd
O. L. Lackey
Everett Byrd
Hickory
W. 8. Lyon
Greensboro
Paul Spencer
Fred Winkler
Ring Drug Company
Spencer
Winkler
W. F. Harding
Charles W. McAnally
Walters
Herman Smith
McAnally
Willie Caldwell Colored Dies at 17 in Detroit Home
Willie Caldwell aged 17 died last night at 9 15 at her home 1014 Leonard street after months of illness became critical ten days ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from Cherry Street Presbyterian church.
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Willie Caldwell
Leonard Street
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
Parade To Launch Christmas Season In High Point
High Point Merchants association plans the annual Christmas parade for Thursday December 1 at 7 30 PM with Santa leading the floats arriving by air. Three prizes will be awarded for best floats and participation is open to all merchants who should contact Miss Grace Baker. The event aims to draw a larger crowd than last year and will feature additional lights while urging no individual Santa Claus entries to avoid confusion with the association providing Santa.
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Merchants’ Association
Santa Claus Alee
High Point Merchants Association
Elwood Hotel
Ber
Santa Claus
North Pole
High Point
Grace Baker
Association
Miss Baker
Plymouth
High Point College
Southern Freight
Charlottesville
Cavaliers
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Guilford
Elon
Raleigh
Davidson College
Davidson
Wake Forest
Salisbury
Christian Endeavor Union
High Court Reverses City Demurrer in Lake Land Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed Guilford Superior Court on the city of High Point demurrer. University of North Carolina seeks 2500 damages and six acres for Jamestown water reservoir land escheated to the school, though donated as village commons. Case returns to Superior Court for trial on merits.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Superior Court
Guilford County
High Point
University of North Carolina
James
University
Jamestown
Grover H. Jones
State Supreme Court
R. C. Lewellym
Maggie
Italian harpist Liuzzi seeks permanent base in High Point
Signor Rocco N Liuzzi, an Italian harpist of note, arrived in High Point with the aim of settling permanently if he can establish a base for musical engagements across the Piedmont area. For 35 years Liuzzi lived in Detroit teaching harp and violin and performing at major events. He has played for dignitaries including Chief Justice Taft at a Toledo dinner.
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Signor
Rocco N. Fiuzzi
Piedmont
Signor Liuzzi
Detroit
Michigan
William Howard Taft
Toledo
A B Club to Host Play Cast Next Thursday Night
Preliminary reports from ticket sales for the American Business club annual play were discussed at the Elwood hotel dinner meeting. Final financial results will be released next week with guests expected to include nonmembers who were part of the cast. The attendance prize went to O Arthur Kirkman.
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A. B. Club
American Business Club
Elwood Hotel
Ita
O. Arthur Kirkman
Taxpayers Group To Meet Saturday in Guilford Courthouse
Guilford County Taxpayers Association will meet in the Guilford courthouse in Greensboro on Saturday at 10 30 oclock. J E Amos director says all Guilford County taxpayers are invited to attend to discuss matters of interest.
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Guilford County
Taxpayers’ Association
Guilford
Greensboro
J. E. Amos
Harpist Liuzzi Headlines Local Amateur Show at Broadhurst
Tonight at the Broadhurst theater an amateur program features harpist Signor Rocco Liuzzi and local talents Cliff Rock and the Harmony Aces Thelma Bates Margaret Hogan Bert Allred Glen Thomas Lloyd Hughes and his orchestra with several named musicians The screen feature is American Madness with Walter Huston Constance Cummings Pat O’Brien and Kay Johnson.
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Broadhurst Theater
Broadhurst
Signor Rocco Liuzzi
Signor Liuzzi
King David
Harpo Marx
Cliff Rock
Thelma Bates
Margaret Hogan
Bert Allred
Glen Thomas
Lloyd Hughes
Hubert Liverman
Basil Freeman
Jimmy Whitner
Gilbert Young
J. B. Hinsley
Walter Huston
Constance Cummings
Pat O'Brien
Kay Johnson
Drive to Reach $9000 Y M C A Budget By Weekend
Y M C A campaign officials work to raise the remaining funds for a $9,000 budget. A morning conference was held and another meeting is planned for tomorrow as Dr W L Jackson, president, hopes to announce full funding by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Jackson
Colored Woman Celia Broadnax Dies After Thirty Years Service
Celia Broadnax, a colored woman and wife of Isaac Broadnax who served the city for over 30 years, died at her home yesterday. She was highly regarded by friends. Funeral services will be held Friday at Brooks Memorial M E church with Rev. G. T. Foley officiating.
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Celia Broadnax
Isaac Broadnax
Brooks Memorial M
Roosevelt to pass through High Point on presidential train
President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt will travel from Washington to Warm Springs Ga on a special train passing High Point at 9 45 tonight. The event marks his second High Point visit this year, following a May appearance when he sought the Democratic nomination.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Warm Springs
High Point
Enterprise
Roosevelt
Charlotte
Revival services at Green Street Baptist Church
The Green Street Baptist revival opens with Rev. Charles B. Howard delivering a powerful message The pastor's themes include The Master’s Touch On a Human Life and Radiant Stars In Soul Winning He reports baptizing 170 people in six months Miss Cora Lee Cannon of Durham leads the young people and workers with daily meetings at 4 30 and 7 30 pm Public invited to attend the services and tomorrow’s programs continue.
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Green Street Baptist Church
Charles B. Howard
Cora Lee Cannon
Durham
Howard
December Civil Term Calendar Set For Friday Meeting
The calendar committee will meet in the court room Friday at 2:00 PM to arrange the calendar for the municipal court December 6 term.
Well Known Colored Citizen Dies Here
The body of James Thompson, respected Negro citizen, who died at his Grayson street home Monday, will be shipped to Anderson, D. C., Saturday morning for funeral services and interment. He was the stepson of James Thomas, widely known here by white and colored citizens. The body will remain at Haizlip Funeral Home until Saturday.
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James Thompson
Grayson Street
Anderson
D. C
James Thomas
Haizlip Funeral Home
Sudden Attack Fatal to W B Cox in Gatton's Store
W B Cox 54 died suddenly this morning at Gatton's store in High Point after an unexpected heart attack. He lived at 315 Cross Street and was a member of South Main Street M E church and Trophy Council Jr. O U A M. Surviving are his wife, three sons, two daughters, his mother, a brother, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending, likely Friday at Franklinville.
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W. B. Cox
Cross Street
Gatton
West Green
Tryon Streets
Roonce
Guilford General Hospital
Mr. Cox
Randolph County
Wylie
Lizzie Reitzel Cox
Rockingham
N. C
South Main Street
M. E
Trophy Council No. 29
Alice Ferree
Howard
June
Earl
Franklinville
Services Held For William H. Barrow
Funeral services for William Henry Barrow aged 47 were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from his home on 404 East Green Street with Rev. O L Ruth and Rev. Geo T Tunstall officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were J T Shoemaker Walter Trivette Lindsay Gold J C Havner George Stovall and Edgar Snider. Flowers were carried by Miss Jewel Spencer and Mrs J M Oakley. Pilgrim Holiness choir sang Does Jesus Care Will The Circle Be Unbroken and In The Land Where We'll Never Grow Old.
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William Henry Barrow
East Green Street
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Geo. T. Tunstall
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood
Messrs
J. T. Shoemaker
Walter Trivotte Lindsay Gold
J. C. Havner
George Stovall
Edgar Snider
Jewel Spencer
J. M. Oakley
Pilgrim Holiness Church Choir
Jesus
Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless cough remedy. It emphasizes rapid relief, non narcotic ingredients, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if any cough or cold remains unrelieved.
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New Elgin
I. Human
Cor. Main and
Washington St
W. G. Bridges
Mgr
Carolina Bonded Warehouse
Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
National Bank of
Hi Point
North Carolina
John Driggs
G. Swans
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Arcade Barber sHor
North Main Street
Saunders
J. B. Petty
W. B. Saunders
Carolina Coal Co
Piedmont Vns. & Realty Co
College
Parade
High Court
Lake Land
Signor Luizzi
Taxpayers
Rocco Liuzzi
Green Street
Baptist Church
North Main
High Point Motor Freight Terminal
Farlow
Farlow 107
Broad St
William H. Barrow
Elwood Hotel Cafe
Virginia
Arkansas
Information Bureau
Little Rock
Ark
L&h Coal
Occidental Life Ins. Co
L. Wardell
W. H. Tullith
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