Bootlegger Roundup Details High Points Liquor Trade
Federal and local authorities rounded up bootleggers in High Point after a county drive. About 250 suspected bootleggers and 2,500 weekly gallons were cited, with prices ranging 25 cents to a dollar per drink. Prisoners described hip pocket bootlegging and regional comparisons, noting distributed liquor via North Main street and varied weekly sales from a gallon to 165 gallons per dealer.
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High Point
Wilmington
Wise
North Main Street
Manslaughter Case Continued In Municipal Court
The case of H. A. Hepler charged with manslaughter in the death of Commodore Muse after a fatal auto collision on September 20 was continued as witnesses were absent. Hepler pleaded not guilty and the trial is set for Friday morning. Several other small-crime docket items were resolved or continued, including drunk and disorderly and larceny cases with fines, costs, or jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hepler
Commodore Muse
Lewis E. Teague
Eugene Boyd
James C. Milloway
W. E. Boles
Fred Gray
Vernon Hepler
J. N. Gilbert
Joseph Davis
M. J. Gilbert
Nick Papass
Carl Poore
J. C. Welborn
Mary Love
B. V. Macon
HB. V
Macon
H. T. Hancock
Louis King
J. E. Kirkpatrick
By-Laws Approved By Andrew Jackson Legion Post
The executive committee of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion approved the post by-laws with a few changes and voted to submit them at the next regular meeting Tuesday night. Forrest H. Shuford, chairman ex officio, presided.
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Andrew Jackson Post
The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Forrest H. Shuford
Final Meeting of Survey Committee
This evening at 7 30 there will be a final meeting of all who took part in the religious survey conducted by Wesley Memorial church in the Peacock Bible class room. Some most interesting plans have been made for this service and all workers are urged to be present together with other members of the congregation.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Peacock
Norway's Shipyards Boom Boosts Postwar Economy
Norway experiences a shipbuilding surge as demand from global trade rises. Analysts credit government support and rising orders for vessels of all classes, forecasting continued production through the coming year.
Bankers Hear Optimistic North Carolina Outlook
Gurney P Hood state bank commissioner told group five bankers at the Sheraton that no NC bank faced imminent closure and North Carolina had withstood tests better than many states. Robert M Hanes explained the National Credit Corporation proposed by Hoover and urged subscriptions. Eleven counties were represented with leaders from First National Bank Thomasville and Wachovia.
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North Carolina
Gurney P. Hood
Group Five Bankers
North Carolina Bankers Association
Sheraton Hotel
Robert M. Hanes
Winston- Salem
State Association
National Credit Corporation
Mr. Hood
Hanes
Hoover
Paul Brown
Raleigh
R. L. Pope
First National Bank
Thomasville
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Guilford
Randolph
Rockingham
Forsyth
Stokes
Alamance
Surry
Yadkin
Davidson
Yancey
Salvation Army expands to meet winter transient need
The Salvation Army post plans a new Stranded Men's Shelter next to its building to house overflow male transients this winter. Adjutant John O Beirne asks for chairs a wood heater and a cook stove in good condition and urges rapid donations to equip the shelter. The woodyard will reopen to supply wood and hot soup and coffee as the season increases.
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Salvation Army
John O'Beirne
Adjutant O'Beirne
Adjutant O’beirne
Estelle Reid Refuses Auto Surrender to Deputy Sheriff
Estelle Reid, who had charged four police officers after a July raid on her Chawford street home, again resisted law enforcement by refusing to hand over the key to a Ford roadster to Deputy Sheriff B. M. Brown. Police later retrieved the key and secured the car at a local garage. Japan's government steel works is cutting steel prices.
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Estelle Reid
Chawford Street
B. M. Brown
Brown
Football fatalities soar across Great Britain this season
Reported fatalities among football players rise across Great Britain this season as authorities review safety measures. London authorities crack down on auto bandits amid ongoing public safety concerns.
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Great Britain
Endurance Auto Drive 10 Starts Tomorrow at Noon
Clyde D. Mooney, claimed as the world’s youngest endurance driver, will begin a 100 hour nonstop run in an Auburn straight eight at the Broadhurst theater at noon tomorrow. Handcuffed to the wheel, refueling arranged by Gate City Motor Co and manager George B Baxter, Mooney will not sleep until Monday afternoon. The car will pedal up and down Main Street with brief side trips, ending in front of the Modern Furniture Co for a nap.
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Clyde D. Mooney
Auburn
Broadhurst Theater
George B. Baxter
Gate City Motor Company
Young Mooney
Mooney
Modern Furniture Company
South Main Street
Main Street
Salvation Army Hallowe'en Party Planned for Sunday School
The Salvation Army's Sunday school junior department plans a Hallowe'en party at the Salvation Army building on South Main Street. The gala event will feature the Hallowe'en spirit, with about 150 children expected from last year’s turnout. Adjutant John O’Beirne will tell ghost stories for the occasion.
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Hallowe'en
Salvation Army
South Main Street
Hallowe’en
John O’beirne
Ruby Irene Shipwash Dies At Parents Home On Vail Street
Ruby Irene Shipwash died at her parents home 811 Vail Street this morning about 8 30 following several weeks illness from whooping cough that developed into pneumonia. Born February 14 1929 in Thomasville she was the daughter of R C and Mary Hodges Shipwash. Survived by parents two brothers William and R C Jr three sisters Wilma Virginia and Helen and grandparents Mr and Mrs D H Shipwash Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 pm from the home by Rev O L Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church interment in Spring Hill cemetery northwest of the city.
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Ruby Irene Shipwash
R. C. Shipwash
Vail Street
Thomasville
R. C
Mary Hodges Shipwash
William
Wilma
Virginia
Helen
D. H. Shipwash
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Spring Hill Cemetery
Boxing Career Shift Sees Lomski Weigh Heavy
Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington, once a light heavyweight title hopeful, competes now in the heavyweight division adding a new chapter to his ring career with continued pursuit of titles and matches.
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Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Germany Allocates 312 Million for Public Buildings This Year
Germany will spend 312 million dollars this year on public buildings including schools and government offices. The plan allocates funds for construction, renovation, and facility upgrades across multiple states and municipalities.
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Germany
School Receives Equipment Bids for New Junior High
Bids for electric light fixtures shades and other equipment for the citys new junior high school were opened by the board of school commissioners at the new building yesterday and are under analysis. Auditori um seats bids will be opened next Monday at 2 pm. Desks from the old building will be moved to the new one. Construction aims for readiness and removal by January 1.
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Board of School Commissioners
New Librarian Assumes Duties at High Point Library
Mrs Nancy Kirkman Poston formerly with the New York public library begins duties as librarian at High Point public library succeeding Miss Willie Welch who departs for Alabama to supervise public school libraries. Welch served two years improving local growth and hails from Albemarle. Poston is a Duke graduate with Columbia and Virginia library study and is a Talladega native. Welch expresses optimism for the library's bright future in the city.
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Nancy Kirkman Poston
New York Public Library
High Point Public
Talladega
P. V. Kirkman
Duke University
Columbia University
University of Virginia
Poston
Miss Welch
Washington tackle helps coach this season
Charles Lappenbusch, a tackle on the University of Washington football team last year, is helping coach at the school this season.
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Charles Lappenbusch
University of Washington
Scotland Builds Widespread Automatic Telephone Exchanges
Scotland moves to install automatic telephone exchanges across counties. The development aims to modernize communications and connect cities and rural areas with faster, direct dialing capabilities. Investment totals and timelines are being outlined by officials.
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Scotland
Furniture Fashion Show Set At Tomlinson Friday
Tomlinson of High Point invites the public to a private exhibi tion building on West High street for a semi annual fashion show. Six latest designs fabrics and finishes will be shown with step by step demonstration of furniture making from antique concepts to modern forms. Demonstrations and displays cover materials used in quality furniture and the fall lines. Visitors may view all or part of the display from 10 a m to 10 p m with no prices quoted or sales solicited. Delegations from North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia will attend.
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Tomlinson
High Point
West High Street
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago on Oct 28
U S Department of Agriculture notes show 74 on track and 317 total. Shipments 689 steady with slow trading. Sacked costs range from 75 to 90 cents per cwt across Wisconsin round whites Minnesota cobbler Red River Ohio and Idaho Russets No 1 prices 1.25 to 1.4 cents this week.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept. of Agr
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Ohio
Idaho
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J. E. Black
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank Building
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
West Broad
Commerce Street
Commercial National Bank
A. A. Hill
Teague
Legion Post
Norway
Hawaii
MAR Furn
C. Flory
E’s Inc. Iture On Wall Raperies
N. Main
Robert Brockett
Local Post
Japan
Government Steel Works
London
Daea
Wilson Motor Company
GEO. G. Scott & CO Certified Public Accountants
Charlotte, N. C
H. Bass
N. C
High Point Ice & Coal Company
Clyde Mooney
Hallowe’en Party
Parents
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop Quality Shoe Repairing
N. Wrenn Street
Woodruff Clinic
Burrus Clinic
Walkup
McCain
Arene
Caroling Coal & Transfer Co
Mallory Street
M. A. Lackey
College Street
Frederick R. Taylor
Johnson Strert Corner
Johnson Street
Guilford Avenue
High Point Perpetual Buildings
A. J, Idol
Vice-Pres. & Treas. Co
BH. Ellis
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H. P. T. and
Chattanooga
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
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