Smiths Burned in Gasoline Explosion at Home
Carl P D Smith and his wife were severely burned and their one year old son Kenneth fatally injured when a can of gasoline toppled near a fire in their 109 Clay Street home. The baby died at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Smith and the surviving child Jennie Catherine were cared for at the hospital. Funeral services for Kenneth were set for tomorrow at Yow's Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Clay Street
Carl PD. Smith
Kenneth
Guilford General Hospital
Mr. Smith
Southside
Davis Street
High Point
J. Waldo Woody
Oak Hill
Council reje cts 7000 bid for American theatre
The Publix-Saenger offer of 7000 for the American theatre was rejected by the city council. A committee reported failing to reach an agreement, and the city will continue to operate the show house where the theatre has been run since the current administration began in June.
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Publix-Saenger Company
T. J. Gold
Publix Company
City to Meet on Railroad Crossings Next Monday
City Council votes to invite Chamber of Commerce directors and City Planning and Zoning Commission members to a Monday meeting to discuss eliminating railroad crossings. City Manager Knox hopes to adopt a definite plan to present to Southern Railway, noting prior discussions and four proposed elimination schemes by Morris Knowles, Inc.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Knox
Southern Railway Company
Morris Knowles, Inc
High Point
Knowles
North Carolina Christian Endeavor Convention Near Winston-Salem
The northern district Christian Endeavor union will hold its annual convention at Griffith school near Advent Moravian church five miles from Winston-Salem on Sunday October 6. A. J. Koonce state president opens the program with Rev Roy I. Farmer and other leaders scheduled to speak. Two sessions run 3 pm to 9:30 pm with a picnic lunch. new officers will be elected and several addresses given by church leaders including Milo S. Hinckle and Roy I. Bregg.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
North Carolina Union
Griffith School
Advent Moravian
Winston- Salem
A. J. Koonce
Koonce
Roy I. Farmer
M. P
Milo S. Hinckle
the Friends Church
Greensboro
Roy I. Bregg
Atlanta
Weather Yet Mild Floodinges In Part Of State
Heavy rains cause swollen streams across the region but little damage overall. Deep River exceeds banks with the dam releasing floodwater. Randleman reports race wall damage being repaired. Mills escape major harm as water peaks. Flooding blocks Highway 62 near Farmer, twelve miles from Asheboro.
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Randleman
Farmer
Asheboro
West World's Wonder Show to Run in High Point
City council approved a one week engagement for the West World's Wonder Show in High Point during the first week of November. The act currently tours fairs and will perform in the city for seven days.
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City
High Point
Cotton gin-cut causes serious damage to early lint
North Carolina State College expert P. H. Kime warns early ginned cotton is being cut severely at the gin, reducing value by five to twenty five dollars per bale. Causes include green or damp seed cotton, dull saws, too-rapid speeds and hard seed rolls. remedies include drying, sharpening, normal speeds, and avoiding crowding the gin.
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Raleigh
P. H. Kime
North Carolina State College
Kime
Chanel unveils mahogany red sports suit ensemble
Chanel presents a mahogany red sports suit featuring a collarless crew neck, a tuck-in blouse with ruby and rhinestone buttons along the seam, and a skirt cut to a high shoe length.
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Chanel
Cleaning tip for black delicate lingerie care
Use a little liquid ammonia in the wash water when laundering black crepe de chine or ninon lingerie to prevent color turning greenish. This vintage guidance suggests small ammonia amounts improve dye stability during cleaning.
Just Like A Tat Little Girl Rent Demand Scene
A terse exchange shows a landlord confronting a girl with demands for rent while noting a missing payment from the mother. The dialogue hints at tensions over financial obligation and household strain.
Dundee Tay bridge spans count and length
The pier viaduct bridge across the mouth of the Tay near Dundee Scotland comprises 85 spans totaling more than 10 500 feet in length.
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the Tay
Dundee
Scotland
Main Street To Be Resurfaced
City Council authorized City Manager Knox to resurface Main Street from Commerce to English. A committee will study the plan and report back. Knox said work likely begins next spring with night work on one side to avoid traffic disruption.
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Knox
Main Street
Commerce
English Street
Parking Prohibited on East Green Street North Side
City council adopted first reading prohibiting parking on the north side of East Green Street from Reid Street to the railroad crossing. A second ordinance forbids parking on both sides of East Green Street from Hamilton Street to the same rail crossing.
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East Green Street
Reid Street
High Point
Randleman and Southern Railroad
Hamilton Street
High Point, Randleman and Southern Railroad Company
Wade Marsh Named on Boy's Commission
Wade Marsh was appointed a member of the Boys Commission by the city council. The decision followed a recommendation from Dr. H. B. Hiatt, the commission chair. Marsh succeeds C. A. York who resigned upon election as mayor. J. E. Millis was named to replace A. S. Parker, who resigned after becoming a councilman.
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A. Wade Marsh
Boys
H. B. Hiatt
Mr. Marsh
C. A. York
J. E. Millis
A. S. Parker
Body Falls 16 Feet in First Second of Fall
A fatal incident reports a body falling sixteen feet during the initial second of its descent. Investigators note the rapid onset of the fall and are examining surrounding factors at the scene.
Bowne Addresses American Business Club on Life and Truth
Rev H N Bowne rector of St Marys Episcopal church spoke to the American Business club at the country club on The Passion for Life and Truth. Mark Costello introduced him as club president. A joint High Point Greensboro meeting is planned for late October with a social program and invited guests.
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H. N. Bowne
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
American Business Club
Country Club
Bowne
Mark Costello
High Point
Greensboro
Serious exchange over a miserable look in Berlin
A brief Berlin dispatch notes a dialogue about a serious matter and changing a $20 bill. Ulk remarks on the triviality of the request while admitting he lacks the note, highlighting a moment of idle conversation in the city.
Three Major Canadian Hydro Plants at Niagara Falls
On the Canadian side of the Niagara river three large hydro electric developments power the region. The installations harness the river at Niagara Falls to generate electricity for nearby cities and industries, representing a key energy asset along the river.
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Niagara River
Niagara Falls
Publication Staff and Circulation Details
Publisher J P Rawley and editor C M Waynick lead the High Point paper in North Carolina. The item lists roles and the business manager H A Cecil with circulation notes for daily and Sunday editions. The six month readership data preceding the shown date references average copies sold to paid subscribers.
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J. P. Rawley
High Point
C. M. Waynick
H. A. Cecil
N. C
France Reports More Than Three Million Dogs
A government estimate indicates France hosts over 3.5 million dogs, reflecting widespread pet ownership across regions and urban areas alike. The figure underscores demand for pet services, veterinary care, and animal welfare policies across the country.
Restore gray hair with Sage and Sulphur mix
Old style advertisement claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur restores natural hair color for 75c. Mix Sage Tea and Sulphur, or buy prepared formula from a druggist. Money back if not satisfied. return empty bottle for refund.
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Wyeth
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Publix-Saenger
Planning Commission
Northern District
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R. N. Farmer
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Drs. Staley & Staley
Staley Brothers
Home Bond & Mtg. Co
Howard L. Collie, Mgr
Prudential Ins. Co
Southern Bond & Mtg. Co
West Washington
Jae
Smckens
Hart Drug Co
L. M. Gross
Little Rock, Ark
E. P. Jacobs
Greensboro Rd
Uncle Henpeck
Bright Nephew
Fisk
Washington Street
State College
Caroline
Carolina Coal & Transfer Co
Wade Marsh
Boy
MR. Bowne
Ulk
Berlin
Congress
High Point Enterprise
BT Torres
CB. Smith
France
PET Shop
T. Reighter
Enterprise
Jefferson Motor Co
Hudson-Essex
Gate City Motor CO
Wrenn
Jack Burris
Mgr
Tear Elwood Hotel
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
The
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V.A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad St
R. L. Reeves
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East Washington Street
O. E. Mendenhall Company
O. E. Mendenhall
Pres
H. E. Johnson
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