Council Declines Action on Main Street Zoning Change
City council adjourned without a vote on rezoning North Main Street to business status to 150 feet south of Ray Street. Supporters argued the change would attract new firms and improve the area while opponents warned it may overreach and affect nearby property. Council said they would deliberate further before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Ray Street
W. W. Idol
Idol
Main Street
J. S. Pickett
Bay
Main Streets
Dave Gurley
High Point
Mr. Gurley
Pink brocaded slippers with diamond bow buckles
Fashion notes a pair of pink brocaded evening slippers featuring real diamond and platinum bow knot buckles, highlighting luxury footwear.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advertises Diapepsin as a solution for loss of appetite and indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. Claims the product dissolves acids, sweetens the stomach, and prevents bloating after meals. Cites 5 million packages sold annually and urges chewing one or two tablets after meals. Sold at all drug stores.
Property owners urge widening of South Main street
W. D. Simmons Rowland Blair and C. C. Muse spoke at the city council meeting urging immediate widening of South Main between Central Friends church and Russel street. They offered to donate land needed, noting a new store building at Russel and South Main and growing congestion. They planned to pursue a 100 percent petition and warned land costs would rise if delayed.
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W. D. Simmons
Rowland Blair
C. C. Muse
South Main Street
Aad
Central Friends Church
Russel Street
Mr. Muse
Muse
Simmons
Blair
Russel
South Main Streets
Main Street
Nowas
Change of program at the Orpheum today
Jack Kootgs Talk of the Town company will present an entire change of program at the Orpheum today. New vaudeville specials by the principals and two comedians Heath and Hess will perform. New songs and a Fox comedy Honeymoon Hospital plus a Cartoon comedy complete the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kootgs
Talk of the Town Company
Orpheum
Heath
Hess
Fox
Dr Brockman Named to Public Welfare Board
Dr Harry L Brockman of High Point hospital was elected by the city council to serve on the board of directors of the board of public welfare, succeeding the late W D Brooks. C C Muse urged the appointment before council members.
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Harry L. Brockman
High Point Hospital
Board of Public Welfare
W. D. Brooks
C. C. Muse
Welfare Department
Dr. Brockman
Ranking Officers 2020 Corps Inspect Local Battery
An inspection of the 252nd Coast Artillery corps battery in Greensboro to condemn unserviceable supplies was conducted by ranking officers. They dined at the Sheraton, reviewed drill at the Millis armory, and departed for Raleigh. Participants included Lt Col R S McClelland and Maj C T Morris with several other Greensboro area officers and spouses.
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252Nd Coast Artillery Corps
North Carolina National Guards
Sheraton Hotel
Millis Building
Raleigh
R S. McClelland
McClelland
Wilmington
C. T. Morris
North and South Carolina National Guard
Morris
E. K. Patterson
Greensboro
John L. Raper
Battery E
Raper
High Point
Jack Howerton
R. L. Lewis
Parran Jarboe
252Nd Corps
George Wood
Glenn Co. Harr
Beau Geste at Broadhurst previews life of Legionnaires
An intimate view of the French Foreign Legion and its men is offered in Beau Geste the novel by Major Percival Christopher Wren and the Paramount film. Director Herbert Brenon shot Sahara scenes with 2000 men in the Arizona desert. Cast includes Ronald Colman Alice Joyce Noah Beery Mary Brian and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Foreign Legion
Legion
Broadhurst Theatre
Percival Christopher Wren
Paramount
Sahara Desert
Herbert Brenon
Arizona Desert
Ronald Colman
Alice Joyce
Noah Beery
Mary Brian
Neil Hamilton
William Powell
Norman Trevor
Ralph Forbes
Victor McLaglan
Maine votes on direct primary law in statewide referendum
Portland October 18 Maine faces a state wide vote to decide if it should abandon the direct primary enacted 15 years ago and return to party caucus and convention to choose future candidates for office.
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Portland
Maine
Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tonic Ad
Four out of five need this tonic to build strength and vigor. Cod liver oil enriches the blood with iron. Ask for Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron in sugar coated tablet form for a full 18 days' treatment for $1.00. Guaranteed to benefit or money refunded. Sold by Mann Drug Co. 2 Stores. Phone 2164.
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Mann Drug CO
Parent Teacher Association Organized At High Point School
A parent teacher association was formed at High Point High School with 125 patrons present. Officers elected: Mrs. Gilbert Clark president H R Williamson vice president Miss Mabel Tucker secretary and Mrs A S Parker treasurer. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday monthly.
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High Point High School
Gilbert Clark
H. R. Williamson
Mabel Tucker
A. S. Parker
T. Wingate Andrews
L. R. Johnston
Andrews
Johnston
Odd Fellows Meet Draws District Lodges and Leaders
A meeting of Odd Fellows of North Carolina's ninth district was held in the Sherrod building East Commerce street with about 100 members from Guilford Randolph Alamance and Rockingham counties. District president L M Darksdale presided as reports and tasks were set. The local degree team conferred truth on six candidates led by Captain D V Tate. Speakers included visiting grand warden R M Simmons and local officers.
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Odd Fellows
Ninth North Carolina
Replison Lodge No. 63
Sherrod
East Commerce Street
Guilford
Randolph
Alamance
Rockingham
L. M. Darksdale
Spray
D. V Tate
W. E. Parham
W. S. Bennett
J. W. Deauman
C. S. Hayes
O. L. Smith
O. W. Forrest
Simmons Negro Quartet
R. M. Simmons
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
First Bite of Winter Hits North Carolina
Charlotte reports the first real taste of cold weather with snow in Yancey Mitchell Henderson and Heywood counties. Temperatures fall across the state with Wilmington seeing 48 to 55 and Charlotte dropping below 40 amid light snow flurries.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
South Carolina
Yancey
Mitchell
Henderson
Heywood
Wilmington
Durham
Bank of England Guards Waterlogged Bullion Vault
The Bank of England reportedly maintains its own water supply and its bullion department is said to be submerged by feet of water each night, causing concerns about security and preservation of assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
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V. W. Idol
Nurses
Ingram’ S Pharmacy
Nin
King Pin Bowling
East Broad St
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Greensboro Bond & Mortgage CO
J. Lee Newby
Commercial National Bank
Souther Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Russell Street
THE
High Point Guards
Parent - Teacher Assn
ODD Fellows OF
Ninth District
Optometry
N. C
Maskins Store
Main Drug Co
Madame Melba
S. Wrenn St
N. QO
Aunt Betty
Jones Bros. Bakery
Autobestos
Hudson Essex
Packard
John F. Weber
East High Street
G. C. Manly
Rowland. Real "Estate Co
Garner and
Carrie
Reliance Life Insurance Company of
Pittsburgh
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
National Bank
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
Real Estate Loan Co
Commercial Bank Bldg
M. Ernest Welch
B. M. McCarn
Globe Realty Company
West Washington
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