Elder Daniel Brooks A Half Century Gospel Preacher
Veteran High Point pastor Daniel Brooks, born 1837 in Cleveland County, served as a Confederate soldier, then as a Methodist Episcopal preacher in High Point. He recalls old South life, corn shuckings, and class divisions, credits Rev. Stephens yet urges better living, and notes his three marriages and six children.
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Daniel Brooks
Sara Alderman
High Point
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland County
Commerce
Rev
Stephens
Elder Brooks
Old South
Lattimers
Helliots
Squire John Wells
Squire Wells
Elderly church member recalls past work and age
The passage notes about 300 church members with few regular women workers. An 88 year old speaker on September 165th shares he feels tolerable though legs and feet are weak. He emphasizes brain alertness and memory comparing present duties to past.
D Henry Hudson of High Point Dies After Illness
D Henry Hudson 63 died at home on East Russell Street shortly before 4 pm after a paralysis stroke and ensuing double pneumonia. Born Oct 16 1852 in Stanly County, he moved to High Point from Norfolk over a year ago and was a carpenter. Surviving are two wives and three children plus a Winston-Salem brother. The body was taken to Young's Funeral Home. plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Brooks
North Carolina
Johnny Reabers
Brooks
Oxford
N. C
Greensboro
High Point
D. Henry Hudson
East Russell Street
Hudson
Stanly County
Norfolk
Mr. Hudson
Rosa Freeman
Grover Hudson
Lillie May Needhan
Myrtle Lee Smith
Winston-Salem
Elizabeth Moore
Wiley Hudson
Yowg
West Broad Street
Tri cities gather data for proposed aero mail service
A committee of the High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem chambers of commerce is collecting information on an aero mail landing field for the Tri cities. Frank Sizemore will obtain figures on travel flow to New Orleans and Florida ticket sales and passenger trains. Posts and data on post office and express receipts will be sought. Photos of potential landing fields and engineering data will be gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-cities
Chambers of Commerce
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Frank Sizemore
New Orleans
Florida
Washington
New York
Jacksonville
Miami
Fla
Miss Dorothy Kellam to Speak Here on Monday
Miss Dorothy Kellam of Raleigh North Carolina W M U leader will visit High Point for the weekend She will address the W M S S of the First Baptist church Monday at 3 30 p m in the church All ladies and especially the young people are invited Miss Kellam will stay with Dr and Mrs W F Clayton at 227 Lindsay Street
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Dorothy Kellam
Raleigh
North Carolina
High Point
First Baptist Church
Kellam
W. F. Clayton
Lindsay Street
Odd Fellows Meet Here Tuesday for District Gathering
A district meeting of Odd Fellows will be held in the Repiton lodge hall next Tuesday night at 7 30. The district includes Guilford Randolph Alamance and Rockingham counties with lodge representatives attending. A large attendance is expected with brief addresses degree work and a social hour to follow.
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Odd Fellows
Repiton
Guilford
Randolph
Alamance
Rockingham
Blair Named Special Red Cross Examiner
Gordon Blair Scout Executive has been appointed special examiner by the Red Cross. His role empowers him to appoint men as instructors. Blair was recommended by Capt. John L. Reese who recently directed Red Cross swimming and life saving instruction here.
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Gordon Blair
Red Cross
Blair
The
Johnl. Reese
Attacks His Wife Gets Six Months On Guilford Roads
In police court yesterday J A Clifton white was sentenced to six months on the roads for assaulting his wife. Judge MacRae urged a mental examination by the county physician. John Graves paid a 15 fine and costs for violating the prohibition law after being arraigned on DUI and acquitted. W H Campbell was dismissed on condition to make good a worthless check. G S Barker had sentence suspended for reckless driving and $"50 to the witness for damages. Appeal noted with bond set at 100.
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J. A. Clifton
White
Guilford County
Donald C. MacRae
Clifton
John Graves
Graves
W. H. Campbell
G. S. Barker
Keith bill for the American good
Reports from Charette and Roanoke promote the Keith bill at the American Monday and Tuesday with Ethel Davis highlighted as a top find of the season. The show features The Three McKennas in Youth, Mirth and Melody, Jack Mitchell and Eileen Dove in Bits of Nonsense, Neil Barret and Co in The Rounders of Broadway, Rose Wyse and Wiser in A Family Revue, and a closing note on notable local sponsors and merchants.
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Charette
Roanoke
Keith
Ethel Davis
Greenwich Village
Miss Davis
McKennas
Jack Mitchell
Eileen Dove
Neil Barret and Co
Rounders
Broadway
Rose Wyse
Wiser
Largest dresser drawing featured by High Point bureau
A pen drawing of the world’s largest dresser, by Frank Sizemore, is to be published by the High Point Bureau of Information. Several firms contributed material and labor for its construction and the chamber of commerce will house the bureau. About $2,000 cash is sought from furniture manufacturers to cover expenses including road flaps and literature. Firms listed include Marietta Paint and Color, North Carolina Public Service, McCreary Sign, Welborn Supply, Conduit Electric, Crescent Lumber, Trogdan Lumber, Britt Electric, Peerless Flooring, Sanitary Engineering, Snow Lumber, and others.
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High Point Bureau of Information
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Marietta Paint and Color Company
High Point Builders Supply Company
North Carolina Public Service Company
C. C. Muse
McCreary Sign Company
Welborn Supply Company
Conduit Electric Company
C. W. Buchanhan
Woodall and
Woodall
Crescent Lumber Company
Trogdan Lumber Company
Britt Electric Company
Philadelphia Belting Company
Peerless Flooring Company
W. Wood White
S&s. C. Clark
Sanitary Engineering Company
J. H. Mackenfuss
Snow Lumber
Oak Ridge Guilford game postponed due to rain
The Oak Ridge Military Institute and Guilford College football game scheduled for this afternoon was postponed by agreement after heavy rain turned the field to mud. The contest, moved from November 14 to an earlier date, will likely be rescheduled for November 12, leaving both teams idle for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Guilford College
Elon Falls to Concord State 31 To 6 in Mud
In Beckley West Virginia Elon College was overwhelmed by Concord State 31 to 6. Concord dominated all phases with Arnett scoring three touchdowns and Elon failing to gain a first down. Elon amassed 15 yards in penalties while Concord totaled 35.
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Beckley
W. Va
Elon College
Concord State
Concord
Elon
Arnett
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Brother Stephens
the Tabernacle
Main Street
Commerce Street
Noah Jarrell
Elwood
W. H. Ragan
Millis
Mr. Ragan
England
John Wammack
Wilmington
Fort Caswell
Fort Fisher
Lattimer
Caswell
Fisher
Russell Street
Guilford Roads
Good Keith Bill
Oak Ridge-Guilford
Peetooe Te
Bae
Garters
I. Harris
Mgr. S. Main St
Hudson-Essex
ESSEX
Brougham Hudson
Motor Service CO
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