New City Charter Campaign Aims for High Point
The American Business Club in High Point adopts a report urging a completely new city charter. A special committee studied past charters and model versions, citing flaws like ambiguity and length, and calls on civic groups and officials to back a charter overhaul. A newspaper feature will discuss defects in detail. The meeting included a musical program and plans for a November 14 Country Club dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
High Point
Guilford County
North Carolina
Julius A. Greene
Betty Monroe
Marian Burgess
City Schools
Country Club
Julian Beall
High Point Colege
J. D. Hanbury
Robert Jordan
James S. Moffitt
John T. Moffitt
Court Fines Local Man For Ignoring Former Judgment
W. Cagle of High Point was fined an additional 25 dollars and ordered not to drive for 90 days after violating Judge Lewis Teague's previous DUI judgment. He had been convicted September 13 of operating a car while drunk and later found to be in violation again, arrest by Lt. T. A. Early and re arraignment before Judge Teague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Teague
Cagle
T. A. Early
State Highway Patrol
Teague
Broadaxe Editor to Speak at City Meeting
A public talk will be held at the Junior High School Auditorium tomorrow night inviting every anti-Smith Democrat in High Point and nearby areas. Col. W. M. Tye, editor of the Broadaxe in Greensboro, will attend to present on Raskob and Tammany Hall.
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High Point
Col. W. M. Tye
The
Broadaxe
Greensboro
Raskob Ang Tammany Hall
Munich Leads German Cities With Highest Car Ownership
Munich shows the highest car ownership among German cities with one motor vehicle for every 24 residents, reflecting a strong automotive presence in the urban population.
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Munich
Christian Endeavor leaders to conduct Thomasville meetings
Stanley B. Vandersall and W. Roy Breg will hold sessions at the Community Methodist Protestant Church in Thomasville this afternoon and this evening. They travel from Charlotte after arranging plans for Dr. Daniel A. Poling’s North Carolina visit and a nationwide tour.
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Stanley B. Vandersall
Boston
Mass
World's
Christian Endeavor Union
International Society of Christian Endeavor
W. Roy Breg
Atlanta
Community Methodist Protestant
Thomasville
A. J. Koontz
State Christian Endeavor
Vandersall
Breg
Tennessee
Sheraton Hotel
Waynesville
Charlotte
Daniel A. Poling
Dr. Poling
North Carolina
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charlotte Armory
Merchants Open Meeting At Elwood Hotel Features Two Addresses
The High Point Merchants Association held a smoker at the Elwood hotel with about 50 members. Dr. G. I. Humphreys of High Point College gave an inspirational address, followed by Walter L. Dowell of Raleigh outlining six founding objectives for local merchants.
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Elwood Hotel
G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
Walter L. Dowell
Raleigh
North Carolina Merchants Association
High Point Merchants Association
Humphreys
Dowell
D. A. Dowdy
J. B. Spencer
Roy L. Smart
A. C. Cecil
Santa Claus
Association
Dr. Humphreys
First Baptist Men Postpone Meeting
The Men's club of First Baptist Church postpones its 6:30 p.m. gathering to a later date. President Henry Grady Owens said the change allows arrangements pleasing to members and aims to have nearly all men attend the next meeting.
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The
First Baptist Church
Henry Grady Owens
Cchurch
Knox Leaves To Attend State City Managers Meeting
City Manager E M Knox left for Roanoke Virginia to attend the Virginia State Association of City Managers meeting today and tomorrow. He is accompanied by Greensboro City Manager I C Brower. Salisbury City Manager P P Pilcher also leaves for the convention. Knox plans to return to High Point tomorrow afternoon.
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E. M. Knox
Roanoke
Virginia State Association of City Managers
I. C. Brower
Greensboro
North Carolina
P. P. Pilcher
Salisbury
Knox
High Point
Huge Flying Boat Demonstrated in Europe at Rochester
One of the largest flying boats built in Europe, a ten ton Short Valetta, was showcased at Rochester. The craft measures 69 feet in length with a 107 foot wingspan and can carry 17 passengers and a heavy payload nearly 20 miles faster than an ordinary plane of its power.
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London
Europe
Rochester
Federal approves forty four flying schools nationwide
The federal government has approved forty four flight schools across the United States, extending regulated training options for aspiring pilots. This approval signals compliance with safety and curriculum standards and may impact aviation education nationwide.
City Council Moves to Relocate Bus Loading Platform
The council formed a special committee to work with North Carolina Public Service Company on moving the Main and Washington streets bus platform. City Manager Knox and Councillors Parker and Horton named to the panel. They say the current site is poor for traffic and seek a new location, possibly shifting it off Main or into a new block. Minor actions included water main upgrades on Randolph Street costing about 1,147.50 dollars.
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Main
Washington Streets
North Carolina Public Service Company
E. M. Knox
A.S. Parker
A. H. Horton
Main Street
Randolph Street
Wise and
Lake
Woman shot in abdomen in accidental rifle discharge
Mary Rankin a 27 year old colored woman wife of James Rankin of 304 Underhill Street was shot in the abdomen when an Army rifle she and Emma Welborn were playing with discharged at Emma Welborns home 1207 Crawford Street. She was taken to High Point hospital and is reported out of danger. Emma is the wife of Walter Welborn.
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Mary Rankin
James Rankin
Underhill Street
Emma Welborn
Crawford Street
High Point Hospital
Mary
Emma
Walter Welborn
Republicans To Hold Meet Tonight At Lambeth Store
A Republican gathering is planned for 7:30 tonight at Lambeth's store on Mangum Avenue. Speakers include L. C. Furgurson, publisher of the High Pointer weekly from High Point.
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Lambeth
Jack F. Ellington
Mangum Avenue
L. C. Furgurson
The
High Pointer
High Point
Weeky Boy Scout Program Broadcast Tonight
The fourth regular weekly Boy Scout program airs tonight at 6 30 from WBIG. Scout executive B W Hackney speaks on the younger boys program covering its aims methods and plans for a local unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBIG
B. W. Hackney
Durant’s First Trade: From Patent Medicine Vendor to Auto Pioneer
William C. Durant, famed automobile manufacturer, began his career as a patent medicine vendor before building a lasting legacy in the auto industry. The note traces his early business path and later impact on car production and company formation.
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William C. Durant
Burrus Denies Whisper That He Aims at High Point Control
Dr. John T. Burrus, candidate for state senate in Rockingham and neighboring counties, rejects rumors that he seeks to let the governor appoint all current elective High Point officers. He defends local self-government, notes his past NC Medical Society leadership, and stresses he favors expanding people’s power, not reducing it.
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John T. Burrus
State Senate
Rockingham
High Point
Elks Lodge To Meet Tomorrow Night
The High Point Elks lodge will hold a regular meeting at the Elks club on West Broad street tomorrow night at 7 30 oclock. All officers are expected to be present and all members urged to attend. Several important matters are to come up for action.
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High Point Elks Lodge
Elks Club
West Broad Street
Falling Smoke Pipe Sets Fire To House
Fire broke out at 10 39 p m in the home of Bertha McCain 12333 East Washington Street. Chief A B Horney said a stove pipe with paper stuffed in it caused the blaze after the pipe fell to the floor and hole allowed flame to escape. Flames spread quickly and firefighters needed almost an hour to control the fire.
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Bertha McCain
East
Washington Street
A. B. Horney
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First Baptist
Johnson
Clyde Farley
C. F. Farley
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W. Broad
Yellow Cab CO
Union Bus
C.k.hunter
J. L. Rothrocks
Little Theatre
Dot
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Dotty
Dan
Kid Winter
Kes
Anton
Carolina Coal & Transfer Co., Inc
Caroline Coal
Point
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Dr. Burrus
Whisper
Senate
High Point, N. C
Washington, D. C
Via
Southern Railway System
Crescent
R. H. Graham
Charlotte, N. i
Elks Lodge
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage CO
Life Insurance
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Office
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
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C. H. Ellis
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