Labor Day Open Air Meeting Draws Laborers From Several Cities
Hundreds of workers from High Point and neighboring cities including Lexington Salisbury Greensboro and Winston-Salem are expected at a Labor Day open air meeting tonight at City park North Main and Church streets at 7 o clock under the Central Labor union. Charles Hershey leads the event with talks planned by C W Bolick Charles Gaskill and Giles Courtney. The program aims to finish within an hour with each speaker limited to 15 minutes.
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City Park
North Main
Church Streets
Central Labor Union
Lexington
Salisbury
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charles Hershey
American Federation of Labor
International Typographical Union
Richmond
Hershey
Two People Struck by Cars In High Point Incidents
D M Williamson aged 70 living with daughter Mrs Annie Wardell on Kennedy street was injured crossing West Broad at Oak when struck by a car. He suffered a dislocated right knee and was taken to High Point hospital. He is father of Paul Williamson and Solon Williamson. Mary Frances Myers four was injured stepping into street from sidewalk near 600 East Lexington avenue. her left leg was broken and she was treated at High Point hospital. A. J. Harrod of South Norfolk Virginia drove the car that struck her at about 520 PM. Dowdy the motorcycle cop ruled the accident unavoidable and no arrest was made.
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D. M. Williamson
Annie Wardell
Kennedy Street
West Broad Street
Oak
High Point Hospital
Williamson
Paul Williamson
Triangle Hosiery Mill
Solon Williamson
Mary Frances Myers
E. C. Myers
East
Lexington Avenue
A. J. Harrod
Norfolk
Sechrest
Dowdy
Lindsey brothers lead rival Ferguson Sterling campaign in Texas
Two brothers at Lamesa Ra Lindsey and M Lindsey headed rival political organizations in the Ferguson Sterling campaign, reflecting split support within the community.
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Lamesa
Tex
Ra. Y. Lindsey
M. C. Lindsey
Twin Cantaloupes Displayed by Randolph County Farmer
J R Hinshaw, a Randolph County farmer near Climax, places two cantaloupes in his Enterprise window. The fruits grow joined at the sides in a way reminiscent of Siamese twins, attracting local attention.
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Enterprise
J. R. Hinshaw
Randolph County
Climax
Jack Oakie Native Dollar Gains Momentum in High Point
The Jack Oakie Native Dollar rolled out with D. A. Dowdy launching the campaign. Local firms pass it on within minutes, with the North Carolina Bank and Trust promising it will be worth 1.50 in interest and ticket sales at the Broadhurst theatre. The Enterprise notes it will be accepted as 1.50 for subscriptions. The aim is rapid circulation across High Point businesses and services. The dollar is tied to Oakie’s film “Let's Go Native” showing at the Broadhurst Friday and Saturday.
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North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Broadhurst
Jack Oakie
the Broadhurst
Will Exhibit New Cold Storage Plant
A self contained cold storage plant for the home with a scientific range of controlled refrigeration will be introduced in a special demonstration from September 2 to 5 by Beeson Hardware. The Frigidaire unit offers four temperatures and two atmospheres in one fridge with five separate compartments for versatile food preservation.
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Beeson Hardware Company
Church pastor to attend Immanuel conference in Mount Pleasant
Rev J B Shufelt of St Luke s Lutheran church will travel Thursday to Mount Pleasant for the Immanuel Lutheran conference session September 4 7. No sermon next Sunday. Sunday school at 1130 a m. Lutheran Day begins Monday at 9 am. The church runs a day school with no tuition. Miss Mattie B McConaughey of Salisbury teaches.
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J. B. Shufelt
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Mount Pleasant
Immanuel Lutheran Conference
Mattie B. McConaughey
Salisbury
St. Louis Defeats Pirates in Holiday Game Tie for NL Third
St Louis pounded out an 11th victory over the Pirates in the morning game of the holiday bill and tied Brooklyn for third place in the National League.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Brooklyn
Health chief cites peak infantile paralysis in July September
The Iowa state department of health reports infantile paralysis is most prevalent during July August and September. The statement highlights seasonal risk and urges public awareness and preventive measures.
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Iowa State
Council Likely To Get Report On Police Force Investigation Tomorrow
City officials expect the special police investigation committee to present its report to the council at tomorrow’s meeting. City Manager Knox delayed by illness. testimony from two more witnesses may be added before the report is discussed. Over fifty witnesses have testified during a three week probe into police activities tied to the Johnny Woodman case.
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Horace S. Haworth
Er. M. Knox
Knox
Johnny Woodman
Johnny Gooodman
Attorneys Meet Tonight to Prepare Davis Appeal
Davis city council seat dispute headed to North Carolina Supreme Court as attorneys plan tonight’s conference to file the brief due by September 9. Plaintiffs allege ballot irregularities cost Davis a mayoral victory in May 1929. Davis counters that scrutiny and miscount would have increased his margin.
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Supreme Court
W. A. Davis
D. L. Bouldin
T. J. Gold
Z. J. Walser
Davis
JT. C. Johnson
Superior Court
H. M. Robins
Asheboro
Johnson
Beshel Discusses Wesley Memorial True Education
Father Beshel at Wesley Memorial Catholic church argues education must form the will as well as the intellect. He cites religion as essential to life and moral formation, quoting Johnson Coolidge Bryan and Augustine on religion in schools. Rev John W Moore preached morning and evening to strong attendance with active church programs noted. A Worker's Council meeting with Epworth League supper is set for tomorrow at 6 30 PM.
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Father Beshel
Johnson
Colby College
Calvin Coolidge
Wm. J. Bryan
God
St. Augustine
John W. Moore
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Church School
Epworth League
Mrs. Cavanaugh Claims Link to Sir Robert Walpole
Mrs. Jane Cavanaugh of O'Clockin Iowa recently marked her 101st birthday and claims direct descent from Sir Robert Walpole of England.
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Jane Cavanaugh
O'clwein
Iowa
Sir Robert Walpole
England
Civic Band To Meet Tomorrow Night
The High Point Civic band will hold a rehearsal tomorrow night at High School at 7 30. Director L L Stookey announced the meeting and urged all members to attend due to upcoming concerts before cold weather.
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High Point Civic Band
L. L. Stookey
Wisconsin Farms Profit From 1929 Audit Totals 9,000 Acres
An audit shows Wisconsin state institutional farms encompassing over 9,000 acres earned a profit of 88,584 dollars in the 1929 crop year. The report highlights the financial performance of state-run agricultural properties.
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Wisconsin
Lost dark brown dog with broad collar found
Lost dog description notes a dark brown coat and broad collar, contact by phone 7275 for return. Also lists rental notices for furnished apartment, a bedroom, and multiple houses with contact numbers 5148 4041 and names.
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English Street
Salisbury People Hurt on Route 10
Mr and Mrs T E Coneley and two children Betty Rose and Eleanor Jane Coneley were slightly injured when their car overturned on Highway No 10 near Lexington on the Thomasville road. State Patrolman R R Glover said the driver tried to pass a car turning onto a side road and hub cap contact caused the crash. No arrests were made.
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T. E. Coneley
Betty Rose
Eleanor Jane Coneley
Salisbury
Highway No. 10
Lexington
Thomasville
R. R. Glover
New Municipal Hospital
Glover
Coneley
Gas Output and Distribution Reach 1929 US Total
Nearly two trillion cubic feet of natural gas was produced and distributed to consumers across the United States in 1929, reflecting broad energy supply growth.
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United States
Glover Returns From Hospital For Asheboro Court
Glover, reported fully recovered from an ambush shooting near Canton, arrived in Asheboro to attend court. He was released from Asheville hospital last Wednesday. G. W. High, former district patrolman, is also in Asheboro for docketed cases this week.
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R. R. Glover
Canton
Asheboro
Asheville
G. W. High
Asheboro Court
Monday Morning Police Court Postponed
The city court docket was held over to tomorrow morning because of Labor Day observance. The post office and several local businesses were closed today and will reopen tomorrow for regular business.
Lesson-Sermon Highlights Jesus as Saviour in Christian Science
The August 31 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Christ Jesus as the world’s Saviour. Key texts include John 4 14 and Luke 19 10, plus Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health passage about Jesus beholding the perfect man in Science and healing the sick.
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Christ Jesus
Churches
Societies of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker’ Eddy
Jesus
Arson squads formed across Oklahoma to curb fires
Oklahoma forms arson squads statewide in an effort to cut incendiary blazes. Authorities mobilize resources and coordinate with local fire departments to deter and investigate suspected arson cases.
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Oklahoma
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