Red Cross Roll Call Nearing Goal in City Drive
Local Red Cross reports final statistics on the annual Roll Call are expected in a few days. The drive likely met its $2,000 goal after house to house canvassing and a special gifts committee worked through Tuesday and Wednesday. About 300 workers participated, enabling a possible expansion of the local program, says EB Difendale, general chairman.
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Red Cross
EB. Difendale
American National Red Cross
Greensboro hosts NC committee of 100 on women’s guidance work
In Greensboro on November 23 a North Carolina committee of 100 conference endorsed expanding the Institute of Women’s Professional Relations. Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse outlined plans while educators like Dr. Francis F. Bradshaw discussed counseling for high school and college girls. Attendees from High Point included Mrs. M. J. Wrenn Rev T A Sykes Mrs H A Millis and Dr G I Humphreys.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Institute of Women
High Point
Chase Going Woodhouse
Francis F. Bradshaw
University of North Carolina
M. J. Wrenn
T. A. Sykes
H. A. Millis
G. I. Humphreys
Mount Colima Largest Active Volcano In North America
Mount Colima in Mexico stands as the highest active volcano in North America. Its status drew attention as scientists monitor ongoing eruptions and potential hazards for nearby communities.
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Mount Colima
Mexico
North America
Lions Club Plans Charity Films This Sunday
High Point Lions club approved a four film charity program to raise funds for local causes. The first show will screen Sunday at 2 pm at the Paramount with a second at 4 pm. admission is a small charge. The feature is Pegs On My Heart starring Marion Davies, about an Irish lass who inherits 2,000,000 pounds and must adjust to aristocratic life.
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High Point Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
Paramount
Marion Davies
Jerry
Chief Warns Police on Unnecessary Roughness
Chief W G Friddle told department members not to use excessive force on prisoners without adequate justification. Adequate justification means self defense or defense of others. He warned officers would be dismissed for improper rough handling and pledged immediate investigation of future complaints.
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W. G. Friddle
Friddle
Lewis E. Teague
Chief of Police
Teague
James Cheek
Funeral At St Marks For Mrs. Mary Hoover
One of the city’s most impressive funerals marked the burial of Mrs. Mary Hoover at St Marks M E church. She died Monday at St. Philips hospital Richmond after a three week illness, leaving a son Walter and daughter Pearl Pitteman with two sisters. The service featured brief speeches, songs by O E Simmons and Willie Marie Carter, and a Lomax eulogy. Hoover owned Hoover Funeral Parlors with locations in several North Carolina cities.
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Mary Hoover
St. Marks M. FE
Ruth
Odd Fellows Lodge
L. A. Barber
O. E. Simmons
Pearl Pitteman
Burlington
Sophomore Thanksgiving Program At William Penn High
A William Penn High School sophomore class presented a Thanksgiving program in the auditorium. Students performed readings and songs showcasing school spirit and gratitude.
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William Penn High School
Banking Situation Here With Regard To Loans Surveyed
J. J. Talman Jr assistant director of the modernization credit administration of the FHA in North Carolina visited to review local bank lending under the government housing program. He said he is inquiring into loans by local banks and considering new housing credit channels here. Also present was G A Rady from FHA offices in Washington.
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J. J. Talman, Jr
Modernization Credit Administration
Federal Housing Administration
North Carolina
Talman
Mr. Talman
G. A. Rady
Washington
Daisy Leath Convicted in Lottery Case to 60 Days
Daisy Leath, a colored woman, was convicted in municipal court for operating a lottery and sentenced by Judge Teague to 60 days in the county jail to be assigned to the workhouse. She denied the activity amid a raid that produced a large ledger and many lottery tickets.
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Daisy Leath
Lewis E. Teague
Rogers Freeman
Worth McDonald
George T. Poston
Raymond Evans
D. L. Pleasent
T. B. Royals
Margaret Mortis
Clark
Louis Porteat
C. C. Prince
Amos Named to Hosiery Code Authority Committee
Charles L. Amos a local hosiery maker was appointed to a 16 member committee to study production control in the industry. The appointment was announced at the Hosiery Code Authority closing session in New York City. The group will seek better enforcement of the low price provision and will consult other industry code authorities for guidance. Other members listed include Henry Herbst J P Margeson Jr Clyde Wilkins E S Jamison James Weeks R Edge Charles H Bacon Co R C Aycock Dan May G C Szabo J B Glasner Caleb Smith T J Floden George Powell J Lee Bausher and Leon Herbert.
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Charles L. Amos
Hosiery Code Authority
New York City
Mr. Amos
Henry J. Herbst
General Hosiery Co
J. P. Margeson, Jr
Phoenix Hosiery Co
Clyde Wilkins
Champion Knitting Mills
E. 8. Jamison
Joseph Black & Sons Co
James N. Weeks
Hanes Hosiery Mills
R. Edge
Charles H. Bacon Co
R. C. Aycock
Rayon production in Italy rises 22 percent from year ago
Italy reports rayon output up 22 percent from the previous year, indicating a notable expansion in textile production activity. Analysts note sustained demand and continued investment in Italian fiber and fabric manufacturing.
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Italy
Three Automobiles Returned To Motor Company
Judge Lewis E Teague ordered three cars returned to Pat Brown Inc mortgage holders after police held them during indictments for liquor transport. Petitions by Pat Brown Inc and Universal Credit Co detailed confiscations dated March 25 1934 October 18 1934 and October 19 1934 involving owners W B Wagner Hiram Williams Lonnie Caldwell John Newson and drivers Roby Osborne Ervin Davis.
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Lewis E. Teague
Pat Brown, Inc
Universal Credit Company
W. B. Wagner
Roby Osborne
Christmas Parade Postponed To Saturday Held At 2
The annual Christmas parade, postponed from today due to rain, will be held Saturday at 2 PM. It starts at First Presbyterian Church, goes down Main to Russell, up Russell to Wrenn, then back to Howell via Wrenn Street.
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First Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Russell
Wrenn
Wrenn Street
Howell
Merrymakers 10 Convene Tonight in Elwood Hotel Banquet
The semi annual banquet and meeting of Grand Court No. three National Court of Junior Merrymakers will be held at the Elwood hotel tonight at 6 30. W E Crissman will preside in absence of David T Yow and over 100 persons are expected to attend. Initiation follows at Trophy Council hall with J B Horney master of ceremonies and Rev B M Crosby to participate.
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Grand Court No. Three
National Court of Junior Merrymakers
Elwood Hotel
W. E. Crissman
David T. Yow
Trophy Council
North Main Street
J. B. Horney
M. Crosby
Winston-Salem
State
H. Jennings
Charity Benefit Play on Tonight at Paramount Theatre
The American Business Club presents an amateur charity play tonight at 8 15 at the Paramount Theatre. The Spider, a three act melodrama mystery directed by Miss Margaret Hauser features local performers including Mrs Parker Waynick Milbourne Amos Charles Parker Dr J B Richardson and Mrs Matt Wall. Ticket sales promise a near sell out with no reserved seats.
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American Business Club
Paramount Theater
Margaret Hauser
Parker Waynick
Milbourne Amos
Charles Parker
J. B. Richardson
Matt Wall
German police use pigeons with strap cameras for ground photos
German police fitted trained pigeons with tiny strap cameras that snap ground level images when in flight. The pilot program aims to gather aerial style data via birds, offering a novel surveillance method and raising questions about ethics and practicality.
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Institute of Women’s Professional Relations
Vicks VapoRub
VICKS
Commerce & South
Max Bowes
Optometrist
S. Main St
Lions Club
Roth
Drini
Loreen
Drax Padoe
Joanne Crawford
Elizabeth Ann Martina
Bettie Sue Newby
Virginia Smith
Oleane Clodfelter
Mary Joan Loflin
Francia Peace
Daisy R. Smith
Tomma Leyton
Jacqueline Jenkins
Loretta Alexander
Margaret Payne
Clara May York
Helen Roberson
Margie Ann Bolton
Wanda Crawford
Louise Brown
Thomascine Johnson
Nellie Jane Hendrix
Mendenhall
Faye Dodamead
Dorothy Millikan
Ernestine Hall
Arlene Hedrick
Lauretta Hedrick
Francis Allen
Francis Brown
Marjory Payne Noys
Wray Brower
Joe Mickey
Russell Blackburn
David KR. Spencer
Kayson Young
Billey Younger
Edward Johnson
James FE. Ellington
Carson Coe Jr
Bobby Jo. Gurley
Richard Bennett
George KR. Smith
L. J. Thomas
Carson RK. Yates
Charles M. Evans
Harold Williams
Billy Thomas
Harold Bean
Cecil’s Wstend
English Street
Thomas B. Smith
First Baptist
Herman Kirkpatrick
Anna Saunders
Lorine Phifer
Lucile Papler
Sylvia Alford
Blanche Whitted
East Washington Street
David Sutton
Henderson
Lonnie Sutton
Olga Street
West Central North Carolina
A. M. E. Zion Ehurch
A. M. EK. Zion
A. M. E. Zion
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion
Price Street
General Conference
Livingstone College
W. J. Trent
Livingstone
L. W. Kyles
Missionary Society
Episcopal
Jas. W. Fichelhberger
B. F. Gordon
Martin L. Harvey
Christian Education Department
Ruth Parks
C. H. White
Caroline Griffin
Charles Griffin
Levey
Florence School
W. L. McNair
M. Z. Raiford
L. A. Cole
Mamie McCollum
Florence
Asso
Walter McNair
Monie Raefordse
Bennett College For Women
A. M. E. Zion Church Conference
P. A. Wallace
Geo. C. Clement
E. C. Clement
Kyles
Caldwell
W. W. Blair
da Heada
Smoke Shop
North Main St
B. L. Amos
Motor Company
Yom Liberty
Merrymakers
Shell Tire & Battery CO
N. Main St
Building and Loan Shares
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Ass’n
W. Clinard
Joanson
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