Tax Increase Looms As Council Ponders Revenue
City council, in a three hour session, considers raising the tax rate from 1.20 to about 1.25 to cover a 1.7 million budget shortfall. Budgeted outlay is 1,691,295 with 185,702 debt service and 200,600 in operating cuts. Public works leads department savings of 75,000 to support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Department of Safety
Department of Public Welfare
Department of General Government
Department of Law
Department of Finance
Lbrary
National Guard
Y. M
High Point College
Salvation Army
Chamber of Commerce
City Beautiful Movement
Merchants Association
D. A. Dowdy
E. K. Ingram
Frank J. Sizemore
W. B. McEwen
C. M. Waynick
Knox
Turkey Gobbler Hatches Guineas and Budget Cuts Detailed
A Buck Griffin tale reports a turkey gobbler hatching ten guinea eggs and mothering the brood. The piece then outlines city budget cuts across departments, lowered salaries for officials, and halted donations to libraries and the national guard, with a plan to balance a projected $700 090 outlay against anticipated revenues and tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Griffin
Wallburg Road
Mr. Griffin
Lindbergh Receives Official Baranquilla Reception
In Barranquilla Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was given an official reception last night before his departure for the United States today as pilot of the American Clipper. The ceremony honored his transatlantic flight and aviation achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barranquilla
Colombia
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Waynick Calls Courage Key Need for High Point Growth
Ca pus M. Waynick told the American Business club that courage is the essential trait for High Point to continue growing. He praised the city’s vitality and urged young leaders to stay engaged, noting the town’s potential to become North Carolina’s fastest growing city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Capus M. Waynick
American Business Club
Mike Boyce
Henry Foscue
Mr. Waynick
A. B. Club
North Carolina
Waynick
A. B
First Baptist Church Hosts Every Member-Canvass Talk
A large First Baptist Church gathering heard talks on the upcoming Every Member-Canvass set for November 29 through December 6. Speakers included Dr. A. E. Conrad Grover H. Jones and Miss Constance McGhee with brief notes from A. E. Tate. Funds go to local church needs. Music by Margaret Sloan and the Sunday school orchestra accompanied the session. The event was organized by the Men's club led by Clarence A. Smith with help from church women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
A. E. Conrad
Grover H. Jones
Constance McGhee
A. E. Tate
Margaret Sloan
Clarence A. Smith
Education for Service by Hinshaw Heard at Elm Street PTA
Prof C R Hinshaw of High Point College spoke to Elm Street school Parent-Teacher Association on Education for Service. He tied service training to citizenship, emphasized home and school as key early influences, and noted developments of youth attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Elm Street School
C. R. Hinshaw
Elm Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Prof. Hinshaw
Regent State Congress of Parents and Teachers
Washington
Hinshaw
Brentwood School Parent-Teacher Association
Short Line Railroads Seek Hoover Relief Plan
A 22 member delegation from 500 plus short line railroads presented a four point program to President Hoover seeking federal relief. They urge a revolving fund of over 100 million dollars, repeal of the 6 percent profit recapture clause, regulation of bus and truck transport, and inland waterways under the Interstate Commerce Commission. O A Kirkman and H W Purvis attended among regional leaders, with Hoover showing sympathy and asking questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Hoover
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bird M. Robinson
American Short Line Railroad Association
Robinson
Mid-West
Southwest
Pacific Coast
O. A. Kirkman
High Point
N. C
Thomasville and
Denton
H. W. Purvis
Augusta
Georgia and Florida
Y Club hears Rev. F. L. Conrad at annual meeting
The Ys Men’s club at the Y W C A building heard Minister Rev. F. L. Conrad of Emmanuel Lutheran Church deliver an inspiring message. He stressed Christian foundations and living by principles, citing Paul and Corinthians and urging acts of kindness and interest in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Irene Yarnell
J. D. McCrery
Conrad
Paul
McCrery
De Luxe Diner Receives Greensboro Charter
Certificate of incorporation for the DeLuxe Diner to be located at Main and Commerce streets in High Point was filed with the clerk of the superior court. Authorized capital is 25000 dollars with starting capital nine shares of 100 dollars each held by A. Kotsios of Charlotte Peter Ellison Neal Sinodis and George N. Elliason of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Main and
Commerce Streets
High Point
Clerk of Superior Court
A. Kotsios
Charlotte
Peter Ellison
Neal Sinodis
George N. Elliason
Knotty room display at Barner home in Winston-Salem
A new living room project for Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barner Jr. in Winston-Salem features pine panels with more than 5,000 clear knots and striking wood grain. Snow Lumber Co. assembled an 18 by 28 foot chamber showing panels, bookcases, and mantel crafted from Western North Carolina mountain white pine, all knot marked yet unblemished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Barner, Jr
Winston-Salem
Snow Lumber Company
North Carolina
Did Mr Squirrel Go Nutty on Steele Street
A local inquiry follows sighting of a squirrel on Steele street carrying a branch with four large nuts in its teeth. Mrs. O D McPherson notes the feat and others offer varying explanations from ingenuity to laziness or hard times, with the creature called nutty by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel
Steele Street
O. D. McPherson
Woodrow Avenue
North Carolina Methodist Conference Opens In High Point
The 73rd annual session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens at St Mark colored M E Church in High Point with Bishop H Lester Smith presiding. Mayor Grayson welcomes delegates as officers are elected and ministers honored in a memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Mark
Laurinburg
N. J. Pass
Shelby
P. J. Wells
Hickory
A. P. Shaw
New Orleans
A Christian Advocate
Lengthy municipal court session adjourns after two hours
Judge Lewis E Teague presided over a morning docket in Gaston county court with hearings on charges including passing worthless checks, assaults and intoxicated driving. Several defendants were dismissed or fined with costs and probation terms, and one case bound over to Guilford county superior court on three charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
H. D. Ware
Gaston County
Cr. M. Bloomburg
John King
M. N. Hancock
James Cruthers
Mamie Thompson
Lawster Craven
Will Andrews
A. R. Cross
James Brown
J. W. McCain
James Wider
Julius Stack
Avery Wood
Ivey Thompson
A. T. Lambeth
B. H. Gross
Myrtle Davis
Bobby Dyer
Lonnie Wilks
Guilford County Superior Court
Twining and Dyer Entertain Monarchs At Luncheon
H C Twining of this city and Robbie Dyer formerly with the Marcue shows entertained the High Point Monarch club at a 12 15 luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. Joseph Snider and Ray Smith led the program with readings and songs. President A Coke Cecil presided. Guest Dr M A Lackey attended. Attendance prize went to W D Lemons. Nominating committee named H M Taylor chair, Ray Smith, W D Lemons, W G Bridges, and R A Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Twining
Robbie Dyer
Marcue
High Point Monarch Club
Sheraton Hotel
Joseph Snider
Ray Smith
Mr. Twining
Dyer
A. Coke Cecil
M. A. Lackey
Egg substitutes rise to winter baking challenge
When eggs soar in price during winter, several fine substitutes perform well in cakes and pastries, offering practical options for home bakers.
Three Die in Crash Near Homer City Pa
Three people were killed and two others seriously injured when their car was struck and demolished by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train near Homer City Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Time Change For Christian Science Thanksgiving Service
Christian Science Thanksgiving services will be held tomorrow morning in the Christian Science room at 10 30 instead of 11 oclock as announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Christian Science Room
Large Police Dog Chased by Rabbit Amazes Driver
Mr Gurley of 1000 Gurley Street reports a small brown rabbit pursuing a large police dog along Willowbrook Street. The dog reportedly ran in circles attempting to escape the nimble rabbit in a morning sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Jennings
1000
Gurley Street
Churches Of City Set Thanksgiving Day Services
Several city churches plan special Thanksgiving morning services with a sunrise event at 7 o clock at Central Friends church led by the High Point Christian Endeavor Union. A short service and light breakfast precede baskets of food for the needy and an orphanage offering will be collected. Parishioners not at another service are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ggg Ga
High Point Christian Endeavor Union
Central Friends Church
Wesley Memorial Sermon on Thankgiving by Rev G Ray Jordan
The Wesley Memorial church hosts a 7:30 PM service this evening on the topic The Significance of Thanksgiving led by Rev G Ray Jordan. All are invited to attend this worship and thanksgiving service held tonight instead of tomorrow per recent custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Church
First Baptist Church Plans Evening Prayer and Baptism
The First Baptist Church will hold its regular Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 with Dr A B Conrad addressing What Are We Thankful For The baptism ordinance will follow for candidates who have not yet been baptized An annual Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday morning at 7 o clock at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
A special Thanksgiving service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Thanksgiving morning at 8 30. Pastor Rev. F L Conrad will deliver a short sermon titled Some Reasons for Thanksgiving Even This Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
F. L. Conrad
Thanksgiving Service At Local Churches
Thursday at 9:00 am the annual union service will be held in the First Methodist Protestant church with active participation from First Presbyterian and First Methodist Protestant churches. The offering supports the local Methodist Protestant orphanage. Rev. R. S. Farmer will deliver the sermon and the choir will provide special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Barnum Springs
R. S. Farmer
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