Budget ruling clears path for charity and library funding in High Point
High Point officials learn Attorney General Brummitt allows cities to appropriate tax funds for charities libraries and benevolent groups. A library cap of roughly 12 500 is permitted and hospital payments for charitable work may be budgeted. Budget completion expected next week as figures are finalized.
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High Point
E. M. Knox
Dennis G. Brummitt
Charlies M. Johnson
Local Government Commission
High Point Board of Public Welfare
Brummitt
High Point High Opens With Full Day Schedule
Principal L A Johnston urges students to seize education, urging fullest development to face life. About 1,150 pupils registered for the fall term. a Student's Handbook with welcome message is issued. Seven 50 minute periods plus a 40 minute homeroom mark the first day as North Carolina schools begin the new season.
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High Point High School
L. R. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
L. A. Johnston
North Carolina
Callicutt Named Purchasing Agent for Railroad
Announcement by High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad management says R. G. Callicutt will assume the purchasing agent role effective September 1. He has served nearly seven years as car accountant and will continue in that capacity plus new duties of securing supplies for railroad operations. Callicutt is widely known in the community for his excellent work and promotion.
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High Point
Thomasville
Denton
R. G. Callicutt
Callicut
H. P., T. and D. Railroad
Callicutt
Everett Heffner Struck By Car. Boy Injured in High Point
Everett Heffner, son of Mrs. R. A. Smith of 501 East Commerce, was struck by a car driven by E. D. Rothrock of 1602 East Green Street last night. He was knocked unconscious, taken to Yow's ambulance to High Point hospital with a temple wound and an assessment of not serious condition. Officers said no charges would be filed while his condition remains.
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Everett Heffner
R. A. Smith
East Commerce Street
High Point Hospital
E. D. Rothrock
East Green Street
Yow
Dance To Be Held By Junior Service League
The Junior Service League sponsors a charity dance at High Point Country Club on Wednesday night September 9 from 9 to 2. Committee includes Nell Adams chairwoman Meg James Paul Smith Gratton Foy and Katherine Raymond. Jelly Leftwich orchestra will play. tickets at Hart Drug or from league members.
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Junior Service League
High Point Country Club
Weday
Nell’ Adams
Meg James Paul Smith
Gratton Foy
Katherine Raymond
Jelly Leftwich
Hart Drug Company
Boy Scout Day Set for September 14 in High Point
High Point citizens back the Boy Scout movement and plan a September 14 drive. The slogan Applaud the Scouts reflects praise for the Uwharrie council work, with H A Millis announcing a $5,000 fundraising goal to sustain high standards and economical operation in local scouting efforts.
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High Point
Uwharrie Council
H. A. Millis
South
Henry Palmer 80 Dies in Davidson County
Henry Palmer 80 a well known Davidson county man died suddenly last night at his daughter Mrs Charles Palmers home in Rowan county Funeral services will be held at Holloway Baptist church this afternoon at 2 oclock He is survived by three sons Clay George and Lindsay Palmer and three daughters Mrs Lily Sechrest Mrs Ida Garner and Mrs Palmer all of Davidson county
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Henry Palmer
Davidson County
Charles Palmer
Rowan County
Holloway Baptist Church
Palmer
Clay
George
Lindsay Palmer
Lily Sechrest
Ida Garner
Denidson County
Night School Continuation Favored By Citizens Here
Citizens in High Point favor continuing night schools this year if financed by private subscriptions or similar methods. Local clubs and the chamber of commerce pressed for continuation, while the school board would support only if private funds cover costs.
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High Point
Cc. F. Teslinson
Tomlinson
Claiborne Rhodes
The
Rhodes Press
Amos Sets New Altitude Mark at Charles Kenner Field
Amos broke his own altitude record of 10 400 feet by more than 1 600 feet at Charles Kenner Flying field yesterday in a Fairchild plane. Conditions were ideal and Amos said he nearly froze on landing after reaching over two miles. He and pilots Paul Davis and Kent Douglas will fly in formation at the field this afternoon with additional Sunday features planned.
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C. L. Amos
Charles Kenner
Mr. Amos
Fairchild
Paul Davis
Kent Douglas
Charles Kenner Field
Banks and City Offices Close Here Tomorrow
Banks and city offices will close for Labor Day with banks and several public offices shuttered. City hall offices except emergency bureau will close, library and post office partially closed, and no deliveries in city or rural areas with limited post office hours. Businesses continue as usual elsewhere in High Point.
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High Point
Local Pastor to Speak to Guilford Freshmen this Afternoon
Rev. T. A. Sykes, pastor of Central Friends church, is invited to address Guilford College freshmen this afternoon marking his eighth annual visit to the first year class. He previously spoke at the Rotary Club in Durham and at Thomasville last week.
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T. A. Sykes
Central Friends Church
Guilford College
Guilford
Sykes
Rotary Club
Durham
Thomasville
Dennis G Brummitt to Speak in High Point During Month
Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt will address High Point police and others in the city hall court room during this month. He is expected to speak on topics at the state wide school of law enforcement officers in Chapel Hill September 8 to 11. City officials will set a date soon and invite the public.
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Dennis G. Brummitt
High Point
W. G. Friddle
City Hall
Friddle
Chapel Hill
Mr. Brummitt
Friddie
George B. Wimberly
Albert Coates
University of North Carolina
The
Highway Commission
High Point Men Weigh Primary Run for Congress Race
Local leaders discuss possible candidates for state and national offices as the next Democratic primary nears. Sheriff D B Stafford will not seek re election. Mike D Caffey, Greensboro chief of police, has announced. Potential candidates include Capus M Waynick Rupert Pickens and others with high point ties.
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D. B. Stafford
Mike D. Caffey
Caffey
Greensboro
Capus M. Waynick
Congress
Waynick
J. T. Burrus
Thomas Turner
E.B. Jeffress
Jeffress
State Highway Commission
Rupert ‘Pickens
Pickens
Reputa
Rites Held for World War Vet R S Russell
Funeral services for R S Russell world war veteran who died at a local hospital were held at 3 o clock from the home 502 Denny street with Rev Roy I Farmer of the First Protestant church officiating A quartet from the First M P church sang three selections Pallbearers from the local American Legion post included Bruce H Carraway J H King F H Shuford T J Underwood G H King and A Martin Russell survived by wife Miss Mabel Williams two daughters three sons 11 brothers and sisters and his father Alex Russell of Star
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R. S. Russell
Denny Street
Roy I. Farmer
First Protestant Church
M. P
American Legion
Bruce H. Carraway
J. H. King
F. H. Shuford
T. J. Underwood
G. H. King
A. Martin
Church of Christ Observes Lord's Supper at Service
The North Hamilton Street Church of Christ announces Bible school at 9:45, morning worship at 11, and the Lord's Supper at 11:15 with Dr. W Barton Quarles delivering "Jesus' Power to Save" using nails as illustrations. Bring a nail for prizes. no Sunday evening service.
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North
Hamilton Street
Church of Christ
Bible School
W. Barton Quarles
Quarles
All-Membership Day Basket Request At Green Street Baptist
Rev. George T. Tunstall urged every member of Green Street Baptist to bring a well-filled picnic basket for yesterday’s service marking All-Membership Day. The announcement corrected to include all church members.
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Green Street Baptist Church
George T. Tunstall
A Message From Superintendent Boys and Girls of High Point
A school opening address from T Wingate Andrews urges students to value education, work hard, maintain health, and take care of school and home belongings. He notes state county and city spending per student and questions the personal worth of education.
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High Point
T. Wingate Andrews
Sykes Will Speak At Both Services
Rev. Tom A. Sykes will address the Brotherhood class at 9:45 AM with the sermon “Giving the Gentiles a Chance” at Central Friends Church. He also speaks at the 11:00 AM worship on “How Can Men See God Today” and at 7:30 PM on “Who Are the Chosen People of God Today.” The Womans' Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 PM in the church annex.
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Central Friends Church
Horace Haworth
Tom A. Sykes
Brotherhood
Sykes
Ykes
Womans’ Auxiliary
Ministers to Resume Regular Meetings in September
The High Point Ministers association will resume its regular meetings on Monday September 14 after a summer break. The revival follows a pause during the warmer months and marks a return to scheduled discussions and activities among member churches.
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High Point Ministers Association
Local Students Prepare For Fall College Attendance
As September opens, High Point youths set for college life across Duke University UNC Duke NC State and NCCW with many local students already enrolled Duke leads in local attendance while budget cuts challenge institutions. Prospects of new campuses and familiar sights evoke mixed anticipation for the upcoming four years.
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Duke University
University of North Carolina
Readiness for Full Schedule as High Point Schools Open
High Point schools prepare for the fall term with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. classes start at 9. Despite a state funding cut, T Wingate Andrews pledges quality education as most of last year's instructors return and new faces join a few departments.
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High Point City
State Board of Equalization
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point
New Petition Seeks Hopkins Heirs in Randolph Court
A petition filed in Randolph Superior Court by Norman Lee Freeman seeks to prove the heirs of Edward and Hannah Crowe Hopkins. About 150 signatures accompany the filing, with Asheboro term starting Monday under Judge P. A. McElroy. Also filed in California seeks administration for undistributed Hopkins estate.
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Norman Lee Freeman
Edward
Hannah Crowe Hopkins
Hopkins
Randolph Superior Court
Morris Street
Asheboro
P. A. McElroy
Marshall
California
Mars Hopkins
W. S. Hill
Big Creek
New Hope Township
Moses Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
James
John
Joseph
Mark
Elizabeth
Prudence
Annie
Martin
Moses
Rebecca
Joshua
Annis
Students' Day Observed At Cherry Street Church
The Cherry Street colored Presbyterian church at 109 North Perry Street will observe Students' Day today. Rev. C. H. White announced a morning sermon for students preparing to attend colleges. At 3:30 p.m. a Good Will program by local colored school students will follow. An evening session led by student representatives will close the day.
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Cherry Street
Colored Presbyterian Church
North Perry Street
C. H. White
At & O'Clock
al Derec
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Davidson
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Lee City
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Chambber of Commerce
Amos
General Assembly
Rupert Pickens
Colored Church
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