Music Pageant Festival Draws Overflow Audiences
Capacity crowds filled the junior high school for the Music and Pageantry Festival directed by Dr H Augustine Smith. The two performances started early as hundreds waited outside or in the cafeteria while the second show began for those who missed the first. The pageant depicted scenes from the Old Testament through the Resurrection with soloists Vera Smith and Mrs Reid Marsh and included a Coronation hymn finale. Cast members were local church choir singers from High Point.
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H. Augustine Smith
I. Ee
Marys
Vera Smith
Reid Marsh
Tracks Project Meeting Tuesday in Raleigh
Plans move forward for a 2 PM meeting in Raleigh with Capus M. Waynick chairing the state highway and public works commission. Attending are officials from the highway commission PWA and High Point city, to discuss the Southern Railway tracks in High Point.
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Capus M. Waynick
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Raleigh
Southern Railway System
Highway Commission
Public Works Administration
High Point
W. Vance Baise
State Highway Commission
Stanley H. Wright
PWA
C. W. Mengle
WPA
Harry de Butts
Southern Railway Division
B. Herman
Railway Company
Washington
E. N. Phillips
LeRoy Briges
F. Logan Porter
C. A. Lewis
H. Strickland
Mr. Waynick
M. Knox
Eighteen Killed On Virginia Roads
Virginia reported 18 deaths in automobile accidents over the weekend, the highest toll state police recall. The figure reflects a deadly period on roads across the state, with investigations continuing in several incidents reported from Richmond and other counties.
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Virginia
Richmond
Weekly Market Letter paints cautious optimism amid rising bond yields
The letter notes strong demand for Rhode Island and Yonkers bonds, with yields around 1.26 to 3 percent, and a steady US government trading range. It highlights a broad stock market rally toward year highs, warns against chasing fast gains, and spotlights potential buys like Austin Nicholls, Martin Parry, Penn Dixie Cement, Alan and Co, and Thompson Starrett for opportunities in the coming week.
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George B Craven & Company
New England
State of Rhode Island
Yonkers
New York
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas City Co
United States
North Carolina
Dow Jones
Austin Nicholls
Martin Parry
Penn Dixie Cement
Alan and Co
Thompson Starrett
Local man found dead by hanging in Thomasville
The body of John Burton, 66, was found hanging in a tree near his brother Ed Burton's home on Cox Avenue. He apparently hanged himself late last night. Surviving are three brothers Ed, Walter and Weldon Burton and two sisters Hattie Burton Stone and Sue Barker. Services set for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Prospect M.E. Church in Lexington, with burial at Prospect M.E. Cemetery.
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Thomasville
John Burton
Ed Burton
Cox Avenue
Walter
Weldon Burton
Hattie Burton Stone
Sue
Barker
High Point
Green and Sons Funeral
Hattie B. Stone
Lexington Avenue
Prospect M. BE. Church
Mills to Add 100 by 100 Foot Annex at Gayle Plant
Springs Cotton Mill officials said construction on a new 100 by 100 foot two story addition to the cloth and sewing room at the Gayle Plant in Chester would start within 30 days. The announcement did not disclose the cost.
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Chester
S. C
The
Springs Cotton Mill
Gayle
Frances Burton to Lead Free Cooking School at Paramount
The Enterprise brings news of a three day Free Cooking School in High Point at the Paramount Theatre starting Wednesday at 10 a m. Mrs Frances Burton renowned home economist will lecture daily and present new recipes time saving devices menus and ideas for special occasions. Attendees will receive market baskets awards and free recipes and are urged to arrive early for choice seating.
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High Point
Paramount Theatre
Frances Burton
M GEE HEARING SUSPENDED TERM AFTER LIQUOR RAID
Judge Teague ordered S. A. McGee to serve six months on county roads after a Shamrock service station liquor raid netted about 50 pints. Other docket items include licenses lost for drunken driving and multiple probationary suspensions for various offenses.
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Lewis E. Teague
Shamrock
Winston-Salem
S. A. McGee
Hanavar
Saint
Sever
Homer R. Johnson
Gilmer King
Adams Harps
Robert Boston
Ernest Smith
Wade Renfrow
Jonell Harps
H. H. Spratley
Claude Fulton
John Boyd
Ethel Davis
John Williams
Fairbanks Holmes
Earl Talkington
Paul Parton
Herbert Hayworth
Guilford Superior Court
Archie Melton
Judson Walker
Gilmer Hargraves
Supreme Court Reaffirms Earlier Decision on Embargo and Prison Goods
The court reviews the 1934 arms embargo act aimed at munitions for the Paraguay Bolivia Chaco war. A Southern District court ruled the statute invalid. Also considers the 1935 Ashurst Sumner act banning prison made goods into states with bans and labeling requirements. The court to decide on government efforts to delay actions by lower tribunals in a Public Utility Holding Company Act case.
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Electric Bond and Share Company
Unles
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Department of Justice
North American Company
American Waterworks and Electric Company, Inc
Electric Bond and
Justice Department
Department
Court of Claims
New York
Federal District Court
High Court
Public Utility Holding Company Act
Rebels Speed Up Drive as Bad Weather Nears
Troops in a gorge face a limited chance to advance or retreat. Insurgent officers expect orders to push on El Escorial and Navalcarnero near Madrid. Weather, artillery bombardment at Burgas, and miners’ counteractions shape the frontline while Basque hostage exchanges loom in London announced terms.
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Navalcarnero
Madrid
Burgas
Tolédo-Madrid
Oviedo
Hinojosa el Duque
Cordoba
London
Bilbao
Bridge Plans Approved for Swift Creek Crossing
The War Department approved the North Carolina highway and public works commission plans for a fixed bridge across Swift Creek at Vanceboro. Army engineers said the proposed clearances are sufficient for current and future navigation.
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Washington
North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission
Swift Creek
Vanceboro
War Department
Army
Roosevelt Defends New Deal Economy and Monetary Soundness
The president praised local work projects and sugar beet gains while disputing GOP critics as partisan fearmongers. He touted mining revival, gold reserves, and a strong dollar, claiming America’s monetary system is the world’s soundest and recovery is near as private hiring rises and unemployment aid declines.
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Washington
United States
Ty Spimateere
Death Bomb Suspect Ends Life in Jail
In Virginia the alleged sender of a wedding bomb that killed Curry Thomas and wounded his bride died by suicide in Wyattsville jail. W. D. Williams called it a plain death by own action and no inquest. Ed Banner’s murder charge in Virginia may be dropped amid federal postal law questions.
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D. Williams
Northampton
Commonwealth
Charles Lankford, Jr
Ed Banner
Mt. Airy
Banner
Lankford
Carroll County
Curry Thomas
Edward Banner
WPA
Wyatsville
Cape Charles
H. R. Hege
Eastville
Bullwinkle Names Two To West Point
The War Department announced two North Carolinians from the tenth district were designated for the March 2 1937 examination for admission to West Point. John Robert Reinhardt of Newton and Roy Hamilton Long Jr of Morganton Medical Staff House were listed with Long as second alternate.
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Washington
War Department
Tenth Congressional District
Military Academy
West Point
John Robert Reinhardt
North Main Avenue
Newton
Roy Hamilton Long
State Hospital
Morganton
Long
Connor Returns From Flint Trip Visiting Buick Factory
George Connor returns from a trip to Flint Michigan visiting the Buick factory and other points of interest.
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George Connor
Flint
Michigan
Mr. Connor
Buick
Meetings outline high points of ministers in High Point
News of Interest to Colored People reports a series of meetings to determine the town's most popular minister. Speakers include Rev. T Harvey and Rev. Buckham with choirs and congregations, plus others from Oak Grove Christian and Mt Zion Baptist churches. The program features firesafety plays and songs, with PT A holding its first meeting of the year led by James Ross.
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High Point
Women’s Memorial A. M. B&b
Dc. T. Harvey
Oak Grove Christian Church
A. D. Avery
Greensboro
G. W. Buckham
Emmanuel Baptist Church
A. &. Townsend
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
J. F. Dunn
St. Stephen's Church
E. K. Kirby
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Sam Brummell Visits Mother in City
Sam Brummell of Washington, D. C., is visiting his mother here, Mrs. Tempie Brummell of 880 Leonard Street.
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Sam Brummell
Washington, D. C
Tempie Brummell
880
Leonard Street
First Baptist Church Dinner Monday Evening
Members of the First Baptist church will host a dinner in the church reception hall on Monday evening October 19 beginning at six o'clock. Sponsors say it will be one of the best dinners given in the area in some time.
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First Baptist Church
Barker to Lead Calvary Revival in Rock Hill Visit
Rev. L. R. Barker of Rock Hill South Carolina arrives today to conduct a revival at Calvary Baptist Church begun by Pastor Rev. J. C. Melton. Barker previously led a revival at Calvary last year.
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L. R. Barker
Rock Hill
Calvary Baptist Church
J. C. Melton
Barker
Calvary
William Penn Gridders to Clash With Atkins Next Friday
The William Penn Tigers meet Atkins high school from Winston-Salem in the season opener at Willis Park. Coach H E Thompson urges full bleacher support as part of bringing football back to the campus.
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William Penn
Atkins
William Penn Tigers
Atkins High School
Winston-Salem
Willis Park
William Penn Athletic Council
H. E. Thompson
Mrs Tempie Brummell Stricken With Paralytic Stroke
Longtime High Point resident Mrs Tempie Brummell lies seriously ill at 80 Leonard Street after a paralytic stroke suffered early Friday. She is mother of Mrs Leitia Yokely and grandmother of Clarence E Yokely and William Penn teacher.
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Tempie Brummell
High Point
Leonard Street
Leonard St. School PTA Opens Year With Fund Drive
The Leonard Street School PTA held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday night in the school auditorium. President Dr. J. C. Morgan lauded strong attendance and outlined a plan to feed undernourished children during cold months led by Grade Mothers’ Council head Mrs. Estelle Carter. The sixth grade under Mrs. Mary H. Blackburn won the attendance banner and received a desk set as a prize for repeated wins in 1935-36. Fire Prevention Week featured drills and a two‑division second grade program sponsored by Mrs. T. Y. Brincefield and Miss M. Brooks.
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T. Y. Brincefield
M. Brooks
Fairview Street School Observes Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week observance at Fairview Street School ended with a Friday morning program at 11 o'clock highlighting safety work and student participation.
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Fairview Street
Visitor from United Hotel Corp meets Sheraton manager in High Point
George Crump executive vice president of United Hotel Corporation New York visited High Point yesterday and called on Ted Barrow manager of the Sheraton hotel to discuss hotel interests.
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George Crump
United Hotel Corporation
New York
High Point
Ted Barrow
Sheraton Hotel
Warrenton Post Office Contract Awarded to Alabama Firm
The Treasury awarded a $50,818 contract for a new Warrenton North Carolina post office to Upchurch Construction of Montgomery Alabama. The company must complete the project within 210 days. British Boy Scout membership declined by 20 400 in 1935.
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P. O
Washington
Warrenton
N. C
The
Treasury
Upchurch Construction Company
Montgomery
Ala
Bridge Party At Wilson Williams Residence
A bright bridge party hosted by Mrs. E P Wilson and Mrs J K Williams at the Wilson home on Kivett drive Friday evening drew Tsungari and Modernistic Bridge club members along with local residents and guests from out of town. Prizes were awarded in several groups with Mrs Mary H Blackburn winning the Modernistic prize, Mrs A M Greenwood taking the local guest prize, and Mrs A B Chavous of Greensboro earning the out-of-town prize. Loretta Foust was consolation guest.
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E. P. Wilson
J. K. Williams
Wilson
Kivett Drive
Tsungari
Mary H Blackburn
A. M. Greenwood
A. B. Chavous
Greensboro
Loretta
Foust
Rev Ralph Scotton Appointed Pastor on Gurley Street
The many friends of Rev. Ralph Scotton will be glad to learn he has been appointed pastor of the Church of God on Gurley street. He conducted services yesterday at 11 3 and 8 o'clock.
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Ralph Scotton
Church of God
Gurley Street
Community Center Opens Evening Program for Local Residents
The East Washington Street Community Center starts its night activities with an open house at 7 30. The event invites the entire community to learn about center work. The center's preschool group has grown to 38 children learning dramatics games and songs.
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Community Center News
East Washington Street
Library Receives Fifty More Books in City Branch
The Negro branch of the public library received about fifty books from the main library on Main Street during the week. The donation includes adult and children’s novels, reference works in English, sciences, home economics, and social sciences.
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Public Library
Local Socials Report Week End Visits and Birthday Party
Mrs. Bessie Gillis and Miss Myra Beamon spent the week end in Charlotte and Kannapolis. Mrs. Floyd Phifer of Pearson Street was honored with a birthday party hosted by her husband last Sunday evening.
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Bessie Gillis
Myra Beamon
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Floyd Phifer
Pearson Street
Traffic violations reported in last 24 hours
Police arrested or cited six individuals for traffic infractions including driving drunk hit and run improper lights reckless driving and driving without a license. Authorities urge safe driving to protect lives.
Coach Trailers On Highways Tripled This Year
Chicago Oct 12 A widespread urge to travel tripled the number of coach trailers on United States highways and put more than three quarters of a million people into rolling homes, reliable estimates showed today.
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Chicago
United States
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