Poole Named Red Cross Roll Call Chief in High Point
Mrs J W Poole will head the High Point chapter Red Cross Roll Call in the current year. Elected at a board meeting led by executive secretary Mrs Homer Coltrane, the campaign runs nationally November 11 to 29 with High Point dates to be announced. C Diffendal and Mrs. are also noted at the same meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Poole
High Point
American Red Cross
Homer Coltrane
W. T. Powell
Red Coss
Community Chest
Poole
Mad Mule Danger Sparks Railway Crossing Debate
A long anecdote from R P Miller of Mechanicaville about a dead mule’s danger prompts discussion on lowering tracks. He recalls a Rowan county death from a mule kick and notes automobiles pose risks too. Remarks mix rural lore with local civic plans and humorous family quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Miller
Mechanicaville
Bowen County
Rowan County
Mr. Miller
Invitation to view the 1937 Lincoln Zephyr car
The notice invites readers to see the 1937 Lincoln Zephyr at a new low price and claims superior value in the medium-price field. It highlights a 12 cylinder power option with 14 to 18 miles per gallon, safety, comfort, and interior roominess. It urges visiting a local dealer to review owner letters and test drive to understand why the car stands out. The Lincoln Motor Company is identified as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Motor Company
Lincoln Zephyr V type 12 engine and design features
The Lincoln Zephyr offers a V type 12 engine producing 110 horsepower with a single steel body and frame unit. Wheelbase is 122 inches and springbase 133 inches giving a low center of gravity and wider body widths. Economical at 14 to 18 miles per gallon and supported by Lincoln Plant production and Universal Credit Company financing.
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Lincoln
Rev Dr Embree Blackard named pastor of Wesley Memorial Church
The Rev Dr Embree H Blackard will move from Wilson Memorial Methodist in the South to Wesley Memorial Church in High Point. He has led Baltimore secular and civic efforts for three years and will serve as delegate to a 1937 World Conference on Faith and Order. Dr Blackard is 35, born in Trenton Tennessee, with degrees from Emory Yale and a 1934 Emory bachelor of divinity. Mrs Blackard is Margaret Lounsbury Griffith of Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Baltimore
Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point
Wilson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Baltimore Conference Board of Christian Education
International Society of Theta Phi
Eclectic
Inter-Church Clubs of
College of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
World Conference On Faith and
Edinburg
Blackard
Trenton
Tennessee
Emory University
Yale University
Margaret Lounsbury Griffith
Bridgeport
Connecticut
George Lounsbury
Phineas C. Lounsbury
Wellesley College
W. A. Lambeth
Man Survives Hornet Nest in Pajama Pants
A man retells how a hornet nest inside his pajama leg stung him as he dressed, causing a panic and a frantic dash around the room. He compares the pain to an icepick and jokes about not attending a pajama party.
Oldest Citizen in High Point Observes 88th Birthday
High Point marks the 88th birthday of H. M. Sechrest of 318 Howell Street the city’s oldest resident and longtime Oakwood cemetery keeper. Born on the site of Burrus Memorial Hospital, he recalls a town smaller than fifty people and has five children and several grandchildren honoring him with a Howell Street dinner.
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High Point
H. M. Sechrest
Howell Street
Mr. Sechrest
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Snow Lumber Company
T. R. Ballard
Tax ruling: preferred stock dividend non taxable as stock dividend
United States Board of Tax Appeals decides a dividend paid in pre ferred stock to common stockholders is a non taxable stock dividend when only common stock was outstanding before the declaration. The decision affects undistributed profits tax and may be appealed, aligning with Koshland but differing on prior structures.
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United States Board of Tax Appeals
J. S. Seidman
Certified Public Accountant
Death of Charles L Harris in Thomasville
Charles L Harris, 56, of Thomasville route one died at home after a three day illness and a Sunday heart attack. He leaves his widow, two daughters Mrs Fred Leonard and Mrs Ernest Sprinkle, three brothers Joe John Harris and Will Harris, and two sisters Mrs John Blair and Mrs Eli Albertson. Funeral plans not set.
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Charles L. Harris
Thomasville
Fred Leonard
Ernest Sprinkle
Fullers
Joe
John Harris
Will Harris
Rocky Mount
John Blair
Eli Albertson
Five On Trial For Shooting Officer
Five men stand trial in Statesville federal court for the ambush shooting of Daniel E. McShane a federal alcoholic tax agent during a liquor raid near Statesville May 25. The defendants are John H Brown Garland Brown Garland Bolick Glenn Brown and Garland Drum. Walter F Brown’s case was nolle pressed due to youth.
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Statesville
Daniel E. McShane
Here
John H Brown
Garland Brown
Garland Bolick
Glenn
Bill) Brown
Garland Drum
Walter F. Brown
Nolle
Kearns Elected Chairman of Wesley Memorial Board
Charles L. Kearns a leading hosiery maker was elected chairman of the Junior Stewards Board at Wesley Memorial church last night. Holt McPherson shifts to the Senior board as new officers include Bunn W. Hackney secretary and Bascom Bundy treasurer. New members named: J R Adams Charles L Amos Jr R O Bundy Lawton B Dutton Henry A Foscue Dr K B Geddie Thomas H Greene Morris Jones J Paul Sanders Arch K Schock Vester D Sale A Glenn Smith and O Delk Smith. Dr W A Lambeth pastor for three years was welcomed and regrets his move to Winston-Salem were noted. Dr E Blackard succeeds him. A telegram greeted the new pastor and officers voiced appreciation for past leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Kearns
Wesley Memorial Church
Holt McPherson
Bunn W. Hackney
G. Curtis Smith Deal
Bascom Bundy
Winston-Salem
Ghia
Dr. Lambeth
E. Blackard
Proctor Identified in Municipal Court Case
E L Proctor of Violet Ray barber shop was identified as BE L Proctor in a municipal court appearance last week.
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E. l. Proctor
BE. L. Proctor
Muniel Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Poole
Red Cross
Yeer
Chest Board
Genasco
Hedgecock Lumber Co
Wall Street
Spades
John Mebane
Cutty
Brooks Reitzel
Greensboro
Wingoun
Universal Credit Company
DR. Blackard
Madam Ardelle
North Main Street
Ring Drug CO
PHOND
Madame Clara
Shephard
South Main
Cs Noa As
Pat Brown
East Washington Street
North Main ST
Wilson’s
D. A. Burress
Sanitary Cafe
Ise
East Commerce Street
Wesley Memorial
Eckerd's
Manny Drug
W. L. Jorran
el Sger and
Bette
Aulzy
Bitzy
Pric
Ae Woyerrs
City Shoe Shop West Commerce
Troxler Furniture CO
English ST
Philco
Hoosier
Trorler
Heatrola
Leia
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