Humphreys Delivers Thanksgiving Address At Rotary Meeting
Dr G F Humphreys president of High Point College spoke at the Rotary Club on Thanksgiving Day. Dr Charles H Nabers read Governor Gardners proclamation while Humphreys urged counting blessings and praised American character and faith guiding the nation.
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G. Ft. Humphreys
High Point College
Rotary
Charles H. Nabers
Gardner
Humphreys
Dr. Humphreys
America
Apple women solve tricky penny rate puzzle
Three women each sell apples at three for a penny. The first sells 10 cents worth, the second 8 cents, and the third 7 cents. They then sell the remaining apples at one penny each, yielding final totals of 13 cents for all three.
Gloria at Her Best In New Show
Gloria presents a fine specimen of the final ve riety as the transcontinental exhibition tour progresses. Whaling Capt Gauleta, accompanying the whale, notes keen interest at every stop, with curiosity about the whale’s origin and habits. Folger says stories of Gayle’s youthful whaling adventures add to the show’s appeal.
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Gauleta
Folger
Gayle
Whale Goes On Exhibition Here
A 50 foot long, 68 ton whale captured off California arrives and is exhibited in a glass case on a railroad car at High and Tomlinson streets. Preserved by embalming with over 38 barrels of fluid after a 900 ton crane lift.
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California
High and
Tomlinson Streets
Council votes to rush public works as relief plan
City council approved continuing dirt street improvements in High Point to provide jobs for unemployed workers. Mayor York presented the relief proposal after the chamber of commerce committee meeting with Frank Grist of Raleigh. No funds or specific streets were set. decisions to be made later. Other relief options include completing the municipal lake beautification at Jamestown and advancing Planning and Zoning recommendations.
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High Point
C. A. York
Chamber of Commercee Committee On
Frank D. Grist
Raleigh
City Hall
Jamestown
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Garland Motor Company Showings Hudson and Essex Cars
Garland Motor Company displayed new Hudson and Essex models at reduced prices in their 1931 line. The Greater Hudson Eight and New Essex Super-Six feature streamlined styling, improved power, and multiple body types on 119, 126, and 113 inch chassis. J. J. Garland says factory focus ensures maximum value for money with quality and pride.
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Hudson and Essex
Hudson Motor Car Company
Garland Motor Company
New Hudson and Essex
Hudson
Brouwgham
Essex
J. J. Garland
Davidson County to Observe Holiday
Lexington and Davidson county will observe tomorrow as a holiday with nearly all stores banks garages and other businesses closed for the day. Drug stores will close part of the day while service stations remain open. City and county offices will close and many residents will attend football games.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Daytime Snow Flurry Briefly Sifts High Point
High Point recorded its first daytime snow of the season this morning shortly after 9 with bright sun as large dry flakes fell for about ten minutes and melted on contact. A light sprinkle was noted Tuesday morning with colder temperatures.
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High Point
Enterprise
Charity grid game endorsed by AB Club in High Point
The American Business Club approved a charity football game between old-time grid stars and the High Point College Purple Panthers at a country club dinner. Speakers William F. Bailey and Melvin Hoover demonstrated self defense techniques and discussed wrestling styles. A December 12 dinner dance was planned and Christmas meeting breaks were approved.
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High Point College Purple Panthers
American Business Club
William F. Bailey
Melvin Hoover
High Point
Bailey
Hoover
Flying High at National Theatre Greensboro One Night
George White presents Flying High a musical comedy at the National Theatre Greensboro on December 3 in two acts with fourteen scenes. A lively aviation themed revue featuring Belviva Brown Henderson score and Al Goodman orchestra, with Bobby Connolly staging dances and a large ensemble of chorus girls.
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George White
National Theatre
Greensboro
Belviva
Brown
Henderson
Pollow Thru
al Goodman
Al Smith Awarded Doctor of Laws by Dublin University
Alfred E. Smith may sign LL D after his name as the National University of Dublin conferred the degree in his absence. Attendees included Thomas J. Gold Jr. Paul F. Davis and C. F. Hayward of Richmond. William A. Tomlinson won the attendance prize.
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AL Smith
Dublin
Irish Free State
Alfred Emanuel Smith
National University of Dublin
Thomas J. Gold, Jr
Paul F. Davis
C. F. Hayward
Richmond, Va
William A. Tomlinson
Prisoner Paroles Granted At Kentucky Penitentiary
118 inmates at Eddyville’s Kentucky Western penitentiary received Thanksgiving Day paroles announced by Governor Sampson on the recommendation of the state board of charities and corrections. Seven parolees are serving life terms for murder.
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Frankfort
Kentucky Western Penitentiary
Eddyville
Sampson
State Board of Charities and Corrections
North Carolina Teachers Count Declines to Sixteen Percent
The 1928 24 school year shows 24 115 teachers employed in North Carolina schools with only 16 percent in a particular category or status. The figure reflects a broad staffing context across districts during the period.
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North Carolina
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Gloria Swanson
George Washington Cafe
Council
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Bebe Daniels
John Boles
Gary Cooper
Wyoming
of High Point
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Lew Cody
Margaret Livingston
Accordian
JOE
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Scc
ALL Star
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Rubeville
Orpheum
Flo Zeigler
Radio Revue
National Theater
North Carolina Public Service Co
Web
New York
WMT
the American Theatre
Harding
David Belasco
Ben Lyon
Harry Langdon
Lotti Loder
First National
Vitaphone
Man
Billie Dove
Victor
Victor Radio
Kester Furniture
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