Traffic League Studies Rail Consolidation Plan in NC
The North Carolina Traffic League met in Greensboro to discuss railroad consolidation and its impact on state transportation. The board referred the plan to a committee for study while reviewing coal, textile, and class rate cases. officials urged coordinated efforts to curb discriminatory freight rates and support NC shippers.
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Tor Vvoara
North Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raleigh
Washington
Traffic League
League
Richmond
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Ohio River
North and West
North Carolina Shippers Urge Rate Probe
The N C Tariff League seeks suspension and investigation of proposed freight rate changes. They warn higher minimums against Lynchburg and Roanoke baselines would raise costs to North Carolina points and key commodities. Julius W Cone leads Greensboro. W S Creighton heads Charlotte. High Point group cites local firms and chambers.
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Richmond
Bristol
Lynchburg
Roanoke
North Carolina
League
High Point
N. C. Corporation Commission
N. C. Tariff League
Raleigh
Gardner
Julius W. Cone
Greensboro
W. S.S. Creighton
Charlotte
J. Ed Millis
J. T. Ryan
Chamber of Commerce
Alma Desk Company
Adams-Millis Corporation
High Point Furniture Company
Parker Paper & Twine Company
Perry Plywood Corporation
Giant Furniture Company
Southern Artigas Manufacturers’ Associaton
High Point Creamery to Close Early for Thanksgiving
The High Point Creamery will close at 1 p m tomorrow afternoon in observance of Thanksgiving, as announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Creamery Company
Morale Boost From Football At Barium Springs
Joseph B. Johnson of Barium Springs orphanage spoke at the Rotary Club about how football raised school spirit and morale. He noted a perfect season, low injury rates, and that gate receipts cover athletic costs, with players balancing academics and sports as the campus shows strong unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Johnson
Barium Springs
Charles H. Nabers
Johnson
Barnum Springs
Statesville
United States
New Extension for Old Bills of Lading Issued
Southern railroads granted an indefinite extension on using old bills of lading forms. Previous extensions lasted six months twice and one year. Although new forms should have begun in August 1929, many firms from High Point and others protested due to large stocks of unused old forms.
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Southern
High Point
Time extension granted for Lea and Davis appeal
North Carolina Supreme Court grants extension to February 9 for the Lea and Lea Jr. and Wallace B. Davis appeal on Buncombe county bank fraud convictions. The case involves Central Bank and Trust of Asheville. Sentences ranged from four to 10 years for the defendants and $1.136 million defrauded.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Supreme Court
Luke Lea
Nashville
Wallace B. Davis
Ashville
Buncombe County
Central Bank and Trust Company of
Asheville
Albert L. Cox
James H. Poll
Col. Lea
Davis
Central Bank
J. A. Sinclair
C. N. Brown
Ramone S Eaton Invited for Red Cross Examiner Training
Ramone S. Eaton of the American Red Cross arrives to lead an examiner's training course in High Point from November 30 to December 4. He will train local life saving examiners, review candidates for certification, and address schools, colleges, and police department members at the Y M C A on East Russell Street.
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Ramone
Eaton
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Clara I. Cox
High Point Police Department
Russell Street
Mae West Play Closed After District Attorney Threat
Mae Wests The Constant Sinner closed in Washington after District Attorney Leo A. Rover warned he would arrest the company if another performance occurred. The action follows threats linked to the show.
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Washington
Mae West
Leo A. Rover
Potatoes steady as U.S. shipments rise
U S Department of Agriculture notes potato prices and shipments: 418 thousand cwt total on track 196, 53 on track, Wisconsin round whites No 1 at 80 to 90 cents per cwt, ungraded 72 1 2 to 75, Red River Ohio's 80 to 85, Idaho Russets No 1 1.40 to 1.55, commercials 1.15 to 1.20, occasional higher.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
U. S
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Ohio
Idaho
Fire Destroys Kersey House on East Green Street
A fire of unknown origin demolished Leighton Kersey’s house on East Green Street extension just outside the city limits shortly after 11 p m. Firemen saved the adjoining house using a double hose line. Deputy BE M Brown reported a neighbor heard a noise before flames erupted and the home was unoccupied.
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Leighton Kersey
East Green Street
BE. M. Brown
Kersey
Margie Southern
Elm Street
Pair of Gray Foxes Caught By Brinson On Display
A pair of gray foxes caught in Johnson County Monday by R L Brinson of this city were displayed today at the Downtown Service Station on South Main Street. One fox appeared friendly while the other snarled and resisted petting.
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Brinson
Johnson County
R. L. Brinson
South Main Street
Permits Granted for Two One-Story Houses
C. C. Edwards received a building permit from city clerk A. B. Horney to erect a one-story house on West Bay Street with six rooms at an estimated cost of 1500 dollars. O. L. Chandler was granted a permit to build on Amos Street for a five room, one-story house at about 1200 dollars.
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C. C. Edwards
A. B. Horney
West Bay Street
Oo. L. Chandler
Amos Street
Santa Arrives in High Point for Parade Friday Night
Telegrams from the North Pole say Santa Claus will reach High Point by train at 6 23 p m next Friday. A parade with about 18 floats is planned with the Andrew Jackson post drum and bugle corps and Chief A B Horney leading a fire truck parade route from Willowbrook to Howell street. Santa will stay in a temporary dwelling beside the North Carolina Bank and Trust on South Main street and visit different stores daily. Prizes of 10 5 and 2 50 will be awarded for best floats, with lights and preparations already underway.
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Southern Railway
Santa Claus
Drum and Bugle Corps
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
A. B. Horney
High Point
Willowbrook Street
Green Street
Main Street
Howell Street
Mechanicsville
High Point Merchants’ Association
Santa
Sheraton Hotel
Thomasville
Grace
Cold wave moves into eastern regions from west
A cold wave sweeping from western states into the east brings lower temperatures and showers. Winter conditions prevail in the Pacific coast and Rockies while the midwest clears. Snow disrupts travel as winds rise and utilities crews cope with outages. citrus growers shield crops in California and damage runs high in the Brawley area.
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Kansas City
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Middlewest
North Dakota
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Alaska
Arizona
Flagstaff
Ariz
Juneau
California
Jack Frost
Brawley
Calif
Immediate cash payment urged for World War veterans
Commander I W McMahon of High Point Post 619 VFW argues that paying the balance on adjusted service certificates would bring about 38 million dollars to North Carolina and individual checks around 500 dollars to each veteran. He says funds would circulate locally, aid disabled and needy veterans, and boost business nationwide. He notes post 619 has supported federal legislation and will urge district representatives to back House or Senate measures.
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North Carolina
I. W. McMahon
High Point
United States
High Point Post
McMahon
Congress
House
Senate
Billy Guyer Dies at 11 Months AfterIllness
Billy Roger Guyer died at the family home at 1410 North Hamilton after a one week illness of pneumonia. Born in High Point on December 16, 1930, he was the son of A V and Lucile Dunning Guyer, who survive with one sister Doris Louise. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at 11 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev FE W Jones officiating, burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Billy Rogere Guyer
A. V. Guyer
Hamilton Street
High Point
A. V
Lucile Dunning Guyer
Doris Louise Guyer
FE. W. Jones
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
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Fall
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Atlantic City
Birmingham
Charleston
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Denver
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Galveston
Greenville
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Mr. Johnson
Rotary Club
Mom’n Pop
The
Newfangles
Affel
Ditty
By Cowan
Gladys
Moyle
Don Moyle
Japan
Los Angeles County
LEA and
Ramone S. Eaton
BAN May West
Merchants’ Association
North Pole
D. T. Yow
W. C. Idol
L. R. Johnston
Pary
West
V. F. W. Post
Billy Roger Guyer
Paris
London
Saratoga
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