SCHOOLS HERE OPEN FULL SEASON WITH ENROLLMENT OF 7742
High Point city schools begin the 1931 32 term with 7742 students enrolled the highest total in city history surpassing last year s 7279. White elementary grades lead with 4343 pupils up from 3910 aided by elimination of elementary book fees. Junior high registration falls to 932 as about 80 sixth graders move to elementary schools.
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High Point
Ernoon
Andrews
Johnson Street
Ray Street
Elm Street
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Cloverdale
Grimes Street
Oak Hill
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
William Penn High School
High Point poised for stronger growth in coming decade
The Chamber notes High Point benefits from central location in North Carolina, strong rail and air routes, major county wealth, and nearby resources. With abundant labor, hydro power, and favorable climate, the city is at stride and expects growth surpassing the 1920s, tied to the South, state, and Piedmont prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
New South, North Carolina and
Piedmont
College Readies Orientation and Fall Opening Plans
High Point college finalizes arrangements for the 1932 fall term with freshman orientation set from Thursday September 10 to Monday September 14. President Dr. G I Humphreys addresses students at the opening chapel on September 16, with enrollment expected to exceed last year and a minimum of 300 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
G. I. Humph
Humphreys
Construction Work In City Continues To Climb Upward
Construction in High Point continues its rapid ascent over the past week with issued permits totaling 16775 dollars. The largest item is a two story home for George Campbell on High Crest worth 9000 dollars containing eight rooms. Ten one room tourist houses on English street at 100 dollars each were permitted for D C Toliver. Seborn Perry received a 1100 dollar permit to overhaul 218 East Washington street. The Wrenn and Penny building on South Main street is being remodeled at 2000 dollars. Betty Lou Milinery Shoppe plans to open in the remodeled building. B A White got a 2050 dollar permit for a five room one story residence with a garage on Day street. Stanton Welch building on North Main is under major remodeling extending to Wrenn street with second floor offices vacated except C S Grayson and N S Stirewall who will move upstairs once remodeling permits completion.
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High Point
North Carolina
Piedmont
Southern
Thomasville
Denton
New York
Highcrest
George Campbell
D. C
South Main Street
B. A. White
Day Street
Stanton-Welch
North Main Street
Main Street
Wrenn Street
Ring Drug Company
Thirty Jailed In Weekend High Point Police Sweep
Weekend arrests by the High Point Police total thirty with nine more traffic violations. Liquor law violations topped the list with nine drunk and disorderly, five for driving drunk, and three for prohibition law breaches. Thelma Pierce and Leona Poole, two white women, were jailed for larceny of H. L. Cecil's automobile after Cecil left the car unattended for a watermelon picnic. The car was recovered by Officers Madden and Nance. Desk Sergeant Gene Parrish noted the city's parking ordinance as applying until 10 p.m. Saturday, clarifying confusion about its enforcement past week nights.
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High Point
Thelma Pierce
Leona Poole
H. L. Cecil
Cecil
Mr. Cecil
West End
Madden
Nance
Gene Parrish
Police Urge Proper Channel for Sanitary Work Requests
Police Chief W G Friddle announced that residents should direct sanitary requests to Claude Hussey, city sanitary officer, whose office is at Dr W J McAnally's North Main Street building. He noted multiple calls to the police and other city departments over sanitary needs.
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W. G. Friddle
Claude Hussey
W. J. McAnally
North Main Street
Friddle
Ed City Hall
Shriners Meet in New Bern September 10
Sudan temple Shriners will hold a regular business meeting in New Bern on September 10 with Thomas L. Simmons of Rocky Mount presiding as illustrious potentate.
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New Bern
Sudan Temple
Thomas L. Simmons
Rocky Mount
Museum Advocates Preservation Relics for High Point
Citizens urged to establish a city museum to save valuable local relics. Rev Tom Alderman Sykes showed coins dated 1675 1689 1761 1762 1767 and warned relics may soon be lost or destroyed. Squire W G Brown offered to donate part of his collection. Dr Charles Nabers noted ancient Roman Greek coins and a Jewish mite from biblical times.
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High Point
Tom Alderman Sykes
Enterprise
North Carolina
Sykes
Hew Ford
J. Winston Blair
Mr. Sykes
Squire W. G. Brown
Squire Brown
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Nabers
Christ
Officers Seek Three Negro Robbers From Greensboro Market
Greensboro police hunt for three men who robbed a local meat market early today stealing 8833. Descriptions note one about six feet tall in a blue or dark suit, another five feet nine in a blue shirt and overalls, and the third five seven in a gray suit with a hat. They may be heading toward Greensboro.
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Greensboro
Ehringhaus To Address High Point Civitan Club
J C B Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City announced as North Carolina governor candidate will speak at a noon meeting of the High Point Civitan Club in the Elwood hotel dining room. Attendance expected, though Ehringhaus will not discuss politics.
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J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
High Point Civitan Club
Elwood Hotel
W. B. Hall
Joe Hoffman
Ehringhaus
Hall
Guilford
Labor Day Quiet Observance Across City
Labor Day observances were unusually quiet with no parades or drum and bugle sounds. Banks and city offices closed except for emergency services while stores operated normally and schools reopened with students returning to class. police reported no unusual incidents amid warm, fair weather.
What a Power What type of water power is known to every man
Teacher asks about water power and pupil replies that a woman's tears reveal the power. This exchange highlights a sharp, ironic moment in a classroom dialogue. The brief vignette emphasizes gendered emotion as a force with social impact.
Highway Officials to Be Honored at Public Meeting
A joint gathering by the High Point chamber and civic clubs will honor highway leaders and explain hoped for gains from improved roads. Speakers include Governor R A Doughton, Frank Page, and E B Jeffress. The event, September 17 at 6 15 p m, aims to educate residents on road bonds, finances, and future NC highway plans.
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Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs
Page, Doughton
Jeffress
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Civic Club
Frank Page
R. A. Coughton
E. B. Jeffress
High Point Country Club
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
J. Elwood Cox
Civic Clubs
North Carolina
Sizemore
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Martine’s Inc
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
Princess Quality and
Princess Service
Princess Cafe
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
G. E. Kianderman
THE
Alaska
CERTO
A&p
Iona
White House
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
N. 8
Harrison
Ruth Klapp
Expression
Naomi Dawson
Julian Beall
City
A. B. Horney
Shriners Meeting
Museum For Preservation
Civitan Club
Labor Day
O'Connor Flower Shop
Hamilton Florist
English St
Wilson Motor Company
West Broad
Schwab
Company
East Broad Street
High Point Perpetual
High Point Perpetual Building
Commercial National Bank
A. J. Idol
Treas
H. Ellis
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