Postponed Hearing on Gibson Dismissal Case in High Point
A special session of the High Point civil service commission recessed the hearing on A. Lee Gibson former tax collector until December 13 to permit a jury trial. The commission, a fact finding body, will reconvene to consider the dismissal action initially taken November 12 by City Manager E. M. Knox.
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Civil Service Commission
Aecess
A. Lee Gibson
High Point Civil Service Commission
Gibson
Wiandan
Oturak
E. M. Knox
Forsyth Superior Court
D. C. MacRae
India Exports 2.5 Million Snake Skins Annually
India ships about 2.5 million snake skins each year for making ladies bags shoes and related goods. The article highlights the scale of exports and potential fashion uses.
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India
Rites Held for Albert E Barbee at Raleigh Home
Funeral services for Albert E Barbee a native of High Point who died suddenly at his Raleigh home were held at his sister Mrs John S We born s residence. The service was led by Rev S J Starnes with assistance from Dr E H Bilchard and Rev J A Neilson. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from Ra leigh and Raleigh attended. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial cemetery Barbee plot.
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Albert E. Barbee
High Point
Raleigh
John S. Weborn
East Washington Street
J. Starnes
Central M. E. Church
E. H. Bilchard
Wresley Memorial Church
J. A. Neilson
Mills Home Church
Thomasville
Alston Clark
A. P. Staley
A. C. Sechrest
B. C. Harmon
D W. Hoskins
A. §. Alexander
J. W. Sechrest
T. J. Steed
A. E. Frazier
N. E B. Allred
Robert A. Slaughter
Mr. Barbee
Barbee
Oakwood Memorial Cemetery
Willing Workers To Sponsor Mt Vernon Supper
The Willing Workers Club of Mt. Vernon Baptist church will sponsor a supper at the home of Mrs Parthenia Hill 1201 E Washington St Thursday evening starting 8 oclock The club invites all to attend Alpha Art Fashion Review Tonight
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Willing Workers Club of
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Parthenia Hill
E. Washington Street
Alpha Art Fashion Review
Alpha Art Club
William Penn Auditorium
Lawrence Boyd
New York City
Nannie Boyd
Reed Street
L. L. Boyd
Candor
Reba Blackwell
Atlanta
Fairview Street
All 63 Forest Fires In State Last Month Are Started By Man
North Carolina saw 63 forest fires last month causing about 4097 dollars in damage across 3945 acres. Assistant State Forester W C McCormick reported all fires were man caused, with nine blazes by incendiaries and others by brush burning unknown causes or various factors.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
W. C. McCormick
McCormick
Christmas Seal Sale Kicks Off Here Friday
On Friday November 26 the Junior Service League will launch its annual Red Cross Christmas seal sale. Proceeds support about 2 000 tuberculosis associations nationwide. Mrs Louis Hellig chairs the sale and league members will sell the seals to raise funds for tuberculosis eradication.
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Junior Service League
Red Cross
United States
Louis Hellig
League
Criminal Jury Term Opens at High Point Municipal Court
The High Point Municipal Court convened the regular criminal jury term at 9 am with Judge Lewis E. Teague presiding. Jurors were selected, waivers of jury trial were accepted in several cases, and two trials began on prohibition violations including J A Fowler charged with four pints of whisky bearing federal stamps but no state ABC stamp. The state denied presses with leave in several cases. Stacy Harris was ordered to pay jury costs after pleading guilty to abandonment and non-support. John Ellis received a six months suspended sentence for three years on a prohibition charge.
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High Point
Lewis E. Teague
J. A. Fowler
ABC
S. Bain
Winston. Salem Road
Here
Eldridge Tuggle
Lucy Pressley
Ruby Clark
Stacy Harris
John Ellis
Gasoline Heist Reported At Five Point Sandwich Shop
Three white men in a Chevrolet coupe ordered eight gallons of gasoline at Douglas Five Point Sandwich shop and drove off without paying. Police received descriptions but no arrests have been made.
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Douglas
Five Point Sandwich Shop
J E Kelly to be returned for trial in Guilford case
Deputy Sheriff J W Donavant leaves Greensboro for Dublin Ga to fetch J E Kelly held by Georgia authorities for Guilford county officials Kelly allegedly skipped a 2000 bond in 1935 while awaiting trial on highway robbery charges He and Doyle Smith of Archdale were linked to the 1935 street robbery of Tom West Smith received a 15 year sentence.
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Greensboro
Navy
J. W. Donavant
Dublin
J. E. Kelly
Georgia
Guilford County
Kelly
Doyle Smith
Archdale
Tom West
Lone Star
Smith
Revival Services Start Tonight At Apostolic Church
Revival services begin this evening at 7 o'clock at the Apostolic Evangelist Holiness church led by Rev. C. Lmith of Reidsville with Rev. J. E. Board of Reidsville assisting. Public invited to attend all meetings this week. note change from 5:30 to 7 o'clock.
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Apostolic Evangelist Holiness Church
C. Lmith
Reidsville
Smith
J. E. Board
The
Apostolic Church
Traffic Violations Reported In The Past 24 Hours
Police report five arrests for traffic violations within the last 24 hours including two for no driver's license two for improper licenses one for driving on a fire hose and one for not halting for a traffic signal. The note also records a public safety thought about discussing safety with neighbors.
Elephants Tail Charms Used by African Natives
Haire from elephants tails is worn twisted around wrists by African natives as good luck charms. The practice is described as traditional adornment and talisman use within local customs.
City Decorated for Christmas in High Point
High Point prepares for the season as the Merchant's Association hangs floral decorations and colored lights in the business district. Lights will be turned on Saturday night along North and South Main from the Sheraton to the Post Office and along Commerce and Washington streets. Decorations stay up through Christmas with merchants asked to display Christmas merchandise by Saturday night.
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High Point
Merchant's Association
Main Street
Sheraton Hotel
Post Office
Commerce
Washington Streets
Mortgage Firm Brings Action In Court Here
High Point Mortgage and Investment Corporation filed two civil actions in municipal court seeking recovery on promissory notes. One suit targets Co H Morrow of Burlington for 494.60 plus interest on a 500 note dated January 1931 due in 60 days at six percent. The second targets O Derk Smith and Edward W Smith for 2200 plus interest, note dated February 4 1928 payable May 1932.
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High ,Point Mortgage and Investment Corporation
Co. H. Morrow
Burlington
Palintiff
Norris Plan Bank of
High Point
O Derk Smith
Edwad W. Smith
S. C. Clark
Alligators Reach Two‑Foot Size by 15 Years
Estimates indicate alligators reach about two feet in length when they are fifteen years old, highlighting slow growth in early life stages.
Civil Service Exams Tonight For City Positions
The Civil Service Commission announces competitive examinations for chief mechanic in the water and sewer division and filter plant operator in the same department. They will be held tonight at 7 30 in the city hall courtroom and all interested applicants are urged to attend.
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Department of Public Utilities
Civil Service Commission
Church Plans Annual Canvass for Kingdom Roll Call
The First Evangelical and Re formed church formed twenty teams about forty members meeting at 7 p m to prepare for the Every Member canvass on the second Sunday of December. Rev L Fesperman led discussion as budget was shared. A Friday night meeting on December 10 will finalize plans for the Roll Call on December 12.
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Evangelical and Reformed Church
L. Fesperman
Doubting Thomases Find Proof in Winter Ads
A satirical note in The Enterprise’s want ads shows winter here with a trade joke. An advertised item reads Wanted To trade one ice box for two long salts of underwear, illustrating the season’s chill.
Bering Sea Noted For Its Shallow Averaging Depth
The third largest sea in the world the Bering Sea is described as having an average depth of about 900 feet. This shallow profile is highlighted in regional marine references.
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Bering Sea
City Considers Amendments for Yadkin River Grant Contract
PWA seeks amendment to a 144000 advance grant for the Yadkin river project to give Murray Flood engineers more latitude. City Manager Knox said changes concern the Description of Project to refine dam location length and specs. An extra session will pass the amendment with Murray and Flood as parties. concurrence from New York expected.
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Yadkin River
Murray Flood, Incorporated
BE. M. Knox
Knox
PWA
New York
Murray
Flood
Last Night Cold Of Current Se
A weather report notes extremely cold conditions with a reading near 15 degrees below freezing and a later daytime high around 38.8 degrees. Meteorologist A B H records the cold snap and mentions the sun briefly warming the day.
Feasibility Study Aims at Municipal Power Plant
The report proposes a $6.7 million municipally operated elect orating plant to be funded after PWA approval. The goal is to advance an engineer's study of the Styers dam site and assess economic feasibility for rapid construction once courts authorize the project. Secretary Harold Ick says work could begin promptly and be completed in 18 months if favorable rulings arrive.
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PWA
Styers Dam
Inventor Develops Piano to Increase Volume
The passage describes how the piano became a true instrument after 18th century innovations adding a fuller frame and longer strings with greater tension to boost volume. The text highlights the role of an inventor in overcoming prior limitations and shaping the instrument’s sound.
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inston-Salem Highway
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