Local Library Receives Christian Science Monitor Gift
Town notes report Christian Scientists donate a one year subscription to the Christian Science Monitor to the High Point Public Library alongside a copy of Life and Science Life of Mary Baker Eddy. Dr and Mrs P W Flagge donate The life and letters of Walter Hines Page to the local library. Rev T J Houston will preach at A M E Zion tonight with a special musical program.
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Christian Science Monitor
High Point Public Library
Life and Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Marianna Martin
Lbrarian
P. W. Flagge
Walter Hines Page
Page
T. J. Houston
D.D
A. M. EB. Zion Church
Price Street
Sophomore Pantomime at High Point High School
The sophomore class presented The King's Breakfast a pantomime directed by Miss Algina McCain during the assembly in the school auditorium. Cast included Wilbur Hutchins Mildred Boswell Elva Grisson Robert Hubbard David Cecil Annie Carter Alfred Moffitt Vitrh Hooser Herman Yokley Carl Jones and Gladys Pierce with Dorothy Rankin reading the poem and Virginia Ashlin playing the musical setting. Preceding the play were musical numbers including Valse Elaine by John Clinard James Whiteley and Miss Ashlin and songs by Helen Reich Rebecca Jenkins Helen Swain and Marjorie Warford in period costumes. Mary Dean Caldwell led the devotional exercises.
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High Point High School
Algina McCain
Wilbur Hutchins
Mildred Boswell
Elva Grisson
Robert Hubbard
David Cecil
Annie Carter
Alfred Moffitt
Vitrah Hooser
Herman Yokley
Carl Jones
Gladys Pierce
A. A. Milne
Dorothy Rankin
Virginia Ashlin
John Clinard
James Whiteley
Miss Ashlin
Valse Elaine
Helen Reich
Rebecca Jenkins
Helen Swain
Marjorie Warford
Mary Dean Caldwell
Robbery at Spencer Hardware Steals Guns and Shells
Robbers broke into Spencer Hardware in Salisbury last night, removing a glass from the front display and taking ten double barrel shotguns and 115 boxes of shells. Entry was through the front. loot left via the rear door, likely loaded into an automobile.
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Salisbury
Spencer Hardware Company
Spencer
Real Estate Folk 10 Meet Tonight at Country Club
High Point real estate board members gather at the Country Club for an election of officers and to present nominees. A committee works on boosting membership as talks focus on city advancement and community benefit from a vigorous real estate slate.
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Real Estate Folk
Country Club
High Point Real Estate Board
Real Estate Board
High Point
Political Leaders Turn Thoughts To Election of City Officers
In High Point and Guilford College areas political debate shifts toward next May city election. Leaders expect mayoral bids from O A Kirkman and W A Davis with both parties eyeing a straight party ticket and possible primary.
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H. A. Moffitt
O. A. Kirkman
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
W. A. Davis
Kirkman
Davis
Clothing Needed by Children Without Dads in High Point
Three young children in High Point lack adequate clothing to attend school and benefit from education. Their mother appeals to the Board of Public Welfare for help, asking for used garments she can remake to fit. Officials have issued a call for donations of clothing to enable the children to go to school.
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High Point
Board of Public Welfare
Weather Gambit Turns Upside Down Dinner Plans
Patchy rain disrupts plans as odd weather chatter swirls with diners and parents debating whether the downpour will worsen. Local chatter notes uncertainties about evening plans and possible changes to meals and travel.
Former resident touts High Point as best in country
A former High Point resident, now a traveling salesman based in Washington and other northern cities, praised the town as the best in the United States. He commended its beauty, clean, progressive growth, and sought to return to live there, after years away and selling across the eastern region.
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High Point
United States
Frank Sizemore
Mr. Sizemore
Washington
Wesley Memorial Welcomes New Junior Preacher in High Point
Raymond A. Smith of Chicago arrives as junior preacher and director of youth activities at Wesley Memorial Methodist church. He holds a 1926 PhD and 1922 BD from the University of Chicago, directs Sunday school and teacher training, and oversees church social and educational programs. He is married to Mary Taft, daughter of sculptor Lorado Taft.
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Raymond A. Smith
Chicago
High Point
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Western North Carolina
Gastonia
Smith
University of Chicago
South Chicago Presbyterian Church
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake
Mary Taft
Lorado Taft
Radcliffe College
Gilbert One Of Mid West Best Kickers
Arbour Mich November 4 In Michigan junior halfback Louis Gilbert stands as one of the midwest's top kickers this season. He booted well last year but his fall work exceeds that pace and his 41 yard run against Minnesota marked a highlight. He is also an expert passer and a true triple threat.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Louis Gilbert
Michigan
Middle West
Gilbert
Wolverines
Minnesota
Pointer High Gridders Face Lexington In Open Series
Pointer High meets Lexington Friday at 2 30 PM in the first game of the state football elimination series. Marlette and King expect a tough battle despite injuries as they aim to advance toward a Greensboro showdown.
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North Carolina
High Point
Lexington
Marlette
Reidsville
King
Mrs Price Named Chairman of Red Cross Drive Here
The local Red Cross chapter designated Mrs W E Price as director of the 10th annual membership drive to run Armistice Day to Thanksgiving. Plans call for district divisions and teams to invite every resident, with a goal of 500 members. Last year 350 signed up. The letter stresses Red Cross as the government relief agency and notes 835 public health nurses at work daily.
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American Red Cross
W. E. Price
High Point
United States
Red Cross
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