Record Crowd Gathers In High Point For Big Show
A mammoth Ringling Brothers circus tent drew about 27 000 attendees in High Point making a state record for a North Carolina show Officials said crowds from Asheville Raleigh and Durham and locals marveled at animals and performances City police reported a well behaved crowd with only two arrests for intoxication and a few minor accidents.
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High Point
Welch Field
Ringling Brothers
North Carolina
Asheville
Raleigh
Durham
Charlotte
McGhee
Chief McGhee
Beeswax Salt Iron Smoothing Trick From Old Notice
A simple mix of shaved beeswax and salt smooths irons. Rub iron on the mixture once, then on newspaper a few strokes before using on clothes. This cautionary tip appears in a historic household guidance piece.
Winter Series of Suppers Begun at Central Friends Church
The first winter upper meeting at Central Friends church drew a large crowd. A Junior Auxiliary circle of 10 girls formed, with plans for growth, while a younger girls group and a boys woodworking class started under local leaders. Sixteen junior choir members joined with director Norman Fidler. After supper, high school faculty members Robert K. Marshall and Charles E. Spencer shared travel tales from Europe, highlighting scenery, art, cathedrals, and local interactions. Suppers will continue weekly with varied programs, and the Junior Auxiliary will staff the meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Horace Haworth
D. L. Barker
H. L. Artau
Norman Fidler
Florence Blair
O. E. Mendenhall
Willard Mendenhall
W. T. Saunders
Annie Raper
Robert K. Marshall
Charles E. Spencer
Europe
Mrs Christine Welborn Dies Near Kernersville
Mrs Christine E Welborn 91 died at her home on Kernersville route one after an extended illness. Born Forsyth county July 11 1838 she was the daughter of Davis Raper. Surviving two sons a daughter Maggie eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral service tomorrow at 2 30 at Abbotts Creek Baptist Church and burial in the church cemetery.
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Christine E. Welborn
Kernersville
Forsyth County
Davis Raper
W. T
C. A. Welborn
Maggie Welborn
Abbotts Creek Baptist Church
J. M. Hilliard
E. M. Mumford
Shoe Cleaner Advice for Muddy Shoes Near Door
A household tip suggests keeping a coarse scrubbing brush near the door for children to clean muddy shoes. The brush removes dirt more easily than a knife.
Wash Paint Dirtier Walls Get Fresh Look
Cleaning guidance notes dirtier walls respond to soap and water. Use warm suds and a soft brush to remove grime and brighten surfaces.
Mrs Emma McIntyre Dies at Home in High Point
Emma McIntyre died at her residence 704 Barbee Street after a four year stay in High Point. She was 47, widow of H M McIntyre, daughter of Jersey and Jeannette Blizzard, and mother to Thelma Mamie Louise Herman Russell Raymond. Survived by four Blizzard brothers and one sister Mrs A E Wilson. Funeral at 2:30 pm tomorrow at home with ministers C P Coble and E J Harbison. interment Oakwood Memorial Park.
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Emma McIntyre
Barbee Street
H. M. McIintyre
Jersey
Jeannette Hill Blizzard
Wilkes County
High Point
Misses Thelma
Mamie
Louise McIntyre
Herman
Russell
Raymond McIintyre
Wesley Memorial Church
Oakwood Memorial Park
Odd Fellows to Confer Ist Degree Tonight in Greensboro
Local lodge of the Ninth North Carolina district will stage a special degree demonstration in Greensboro at 7 30 PM. The Rep achton lodge High Point degree team will confer the initiatory degree under B B Tate. The Friendship degree will be given by Buena Vista lodge Greensboro. State officers Grand Master R F Simmons Deputy Edgar Womble Grand Secretary H A Halstead are expected to witness.
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Odd Fellows
North Carolina
Guilford
Randolph
Alamance
Rockingham
Greensboro
Repiion Lodge
High Point
B. B. Tate
Buena Vista Lodge
R. F. Simmons
Winston- Salem
Edgar Womble
Raleigh
H. A. Halstead
Mooresville
Street Accident Injures Globe Parlor Worker
Ed Shutts employed by Globe Parlor Furniture was seriously hurt when struck by a car at English and Pine streets. His right leg was broken in two places and he suffered severe cuts. He was taken by ambulance to Guilford General hospital. Driver C. C. Light stopped and aided him. The accident was deemed unavoidable. Shutts, about 40, is a new city resident.
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Ed Shutts
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
English and
Pine Streets
Guilford General Hospital
C. C. Light
Shutts
Amateur boxing champion tries out for UC football
Milo Mallory, national amateur heavyweight boxing champion, seeks a tackle spot with the California freshman football team. He previously boxed for the San Francisco Olympic Club two years ago winning the national title.
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Berkeley
Cal
Milo Mallory
University of California
San Francisco Olympic Club
California
Rat Killer Here and Begins Work in Store Houses
United States Biologic department officer Mr. Schwartz arrives in High Point to lead a city funded drive against rats and mice in the business district. He will distribute poison and survey stores, delaying residential areas for later treatment with bait and cost price toxin. He plans quarterly returns funded by benefiting residents to sustain the program.
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Co. D. Schwartz
United States Biological Department
High Point
Health Department
Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz
Crescent Limited Display Tour Of New Equipment
The Crescent Limited new equipment will be shown at Washington terminal on October 13 and 14 with an entire train on exhibition. After Greensboro arrival the train moves to Charlotte for display at 3 15 p m and 9 30 p m before proceeding to Atlanta and on to Montgomery Mobile and New Orleans prior to the first northbound departure on the 21st.
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Crescent Limited
Washington Terminal
New Orleans
Greensboro
Southern Railway
High Point
Salisbury
Charlotte
Southern
Atlanta
Dr Burrus on Program for Talk at National Meet
Dr J T Burrus president of High Point Hospital leaves for Cleveland to attend the American College of Surgeons annual meeting opening tomorrow and continuing through October 19. He is on the program for discussions on several important medical topics and will return the afternoon of October 20.
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J. T. Burrus
High Point Hospital
Cleveland
American College of Surgeons
Burrus
Funeral for O. E. Key Set For Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services for O. E. Key age 25 of High Point will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness church with Rev O L Ruth and Elder P W Williard officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. He had been a patient since July at Guilford county sanitarium where he died yesterday.
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O. E. Key
High Point
Guilford County Sanitarium
Pilgrim Holiness Church
O. L. Ruth
P. W. Williard
Oakwood Memorial Park
MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Smooth, Youthful Bloom
An advertisement from Mann Drug Stores touts MELLO GLO Face Powder as pure and long lasting. It claims a new French process, smooth application, and a youthful bloom without pasty or flaky skin.
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Mann Drug Stores
Ady
Orthodontist Dr Dennis Keel Opens New Office
Dr Dennis Keel announces the opening of his orthodontic practice at the 415 Wachovia Bank Building. Office hours are 9 to 5 each Wednesday with phone listed as 2013 for appointments.
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Dennis Keel
Wachovia Bank
Frederick KR. Taylor
North Carolina State Board of Health
Commercial National Bank
From Shame to Fame Jepthha Evangelist Campaign
Rev. G. H. Hendry led a Welch Memorial church evangelistic campaign with a sermon titled From Shame to Fame. He contrasted Jephtha's rise from humiliation with modern church life and urged full devotion and service. He announced tomorrow's talk The Secret of the Fullness of the Life and the Spirit and an evening address The Woman Who Missed the Mark.
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G. H. Hendry
Welch Memorial Church
Jephtha
Christ
Wise mother rewards children for neatness with weekly dime
A mother teaches children the shoe tree habit by paying a small weekly bonus when they put away shoes and hang up clothes neatly.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia ad for children relief
A vintage ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia for feverish curbs in children and soothing indigestion. It recommends a teaspoon for babies, a tablespoon in water for older kids, claiming rapid comfort and laxative effect. The copy notes the product as a genuine, established remedy from The Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co. and offers a free information booklet.
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Phillips Co
Hudson St
New York
N. Y
Phillips
Magnesia
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co
Chas. H. Phillips
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High Point Odd Fellows
Wan
Eugene
West End
Ritz
Dr. Burrus
Boulevard St
W. E. Linthicum & Son
Welch Memorial
Cross
Carolina Coal & Transfer Co
Johnson Street School
Lexington Ave
Johnson Street
Collie
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Washington Street
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad St
Colgate
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
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C.H. Ellis
Side City
Wachovia Ban
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