Crowd Attends High Point 3rd Annual Flower Show
The First Day draws visitors from Durham and Raleigh as 1 000 exhibits fill the Southern Furniture Exposition building. Lindley nursery and Ellington Florist Shop highlight the displays while judges from outside towns ensure fairness. The show runs tonight to 10 and tomorrow 9 to 10.
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High Point
Southern Furniture Exposition
Durham
Raleigh
Lindley Nursery
Greensboro
Ellington Florist Shop
City Transfer Co. Case Under Way in Municipal Court
The case of I. M. Lassiter trading as City Transfer Service against Oldsmobile Sales and Service Inc. was still in trial when the municipal court adjourned this morning. Plaintiffs who began yesterday seek 1000 dollars for damages to a truck owned by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Lassiter
City Transfer Service
Oldsmobile Sales and Service, Inc
Lakes Held by Hydro Firms Cover 69 067 Acres in N Carolina
North Carolina reservoirs owned by hydro electric companies span 69 067 acres. The figure highlights the scale of water resources controlled by utility firms within the state.
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North Carolina
Tate Will Case Settled Widow Retains Property
In Guilford superior court Greensboro a compromise settlement ends the Tate will dispute. Mrs Genevieve Tate Brockett gains all personal property stocks and bonds and life estate in real estate while Mrs Tate retains life use and real estate passes to Brockett after her death. Over 40 witnesses were summoned with a jury decision affirming the will's validity.
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Genevieve Tate Brockett
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Hoyle Sink
John H. Tate
Controversy Over Mark Hopkins Estate May Reopen in California
Judge James Henry Longden, retained for 137 North Carolina heirs, says efforts to reopen the Mark Hopkins estate dispute are under way in California. He notes fraud claims against 1883 widow Mary Frances Sherwood and Moses Hopkins, and outlines prior federal actions ending in dismissal and appeals.
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California
Mark Hopkins
James Henry Longden
North Carolina
Longden
High Point
Norman Lee Freeman
Morris Street
Greensboro
Thomasville
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
Mary Frances Sherwood
Moses Hopkins
Sherwood
Federal District Court
Hopkins
James
John
Joseph
Martin Hopkins
Prudence H. Zebedee Russell
Anne H. Eli Russell
Rebecca H. Griffin
George W. Worthen
Provo
Utah
State secretary begins work on fund drive here
The Y M C A and Y W C A launch a joint October campaign directed by J Wilson Smith of Charlotte. Headquarters are in the Y W C A building on East Commerce street with Smith's office at the entrance. They aim to raise only the minimum needed, citing past successes and economy since ending the Community Chest plan.
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Young Women’s
Young Men's Christian Associations
J. Wilson Smith
Charlotte
Smith
East Commerce Street
Claude E York Improves After Illness at Home
Claude E York who had been ill for a week at the home of his father Dr A A York at 100 Monthen avenue was reported improved today.
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Claude York
Claude E. York
A. A. York
Monthen Avenue
YWCA Board Opens Fall Meeting In Detailed Agenda
The YWCA board met last night at 7 30 at the Y W C A with Mrs M J Wrenn presiding She introduced Edgar Hartley and J Wilson Smith who outlined the joint Y M C A Y W C A campaign Mrs Wrenn will chair with division chiefs Mrs Edgar Whitener and Miss Lillian Massey Irene Yarnall assists with White ner and Virginia Carrier with Massey A committee of Miss Clara Cox Mrs P W Flagge and Mrs H W McCain was formed to coordinate the joint funds and advise the campaign Dorothy Fritz reported on the Girl Reserve conference at Camp Sapphire Brevard and thanked the board for delegates reports noted summer work and fall plans
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M. J. Wrenn
Edgar Hartley
J. Wilson Smith
Wrenn
Edgar Whitener
Lillian Massey
Irene Yarnall
Whitener
Virginia Carrier
Massey
Clara Cox
P. W. Flagge
H. W. McCain
Dorothy Fritz
Girl Reserve
Camp Sapphire
Brevard
M. T. Hicks
Service Committee
Board of Public Welfare
W. T. Saunders
W. D. Sale
Industrial Committee
Industrial Summer School
Camp Otaline
J. W. Austin
Mrs. Broadhurst Wins Case in Municipal Court
A jury returned a verdict of 436.03 against contractor A. F. Nance in the Superior Plumbing and Heating case but found Mrs. Minnie K. Broadhurst not liable for damages. The civil term concluded yesterday with no judgment against her.
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Minnie K. Broadhurst
Superior Plumbing and Heating Company
A. F. Nance
KIWANIANS HOST PATRIOTIC MEET IN HIGH POINT
High Point Kiwanis club marked Constitution Week with a luncheon at the Elwood hotel featuring Dr. G I Humphreys president of High Point College. He spoke on the Constitution and Intelligent Citizenship while Rev R I Palmer outlined Kiwanis aims.
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High Point Kiwanians
Kiwanis International
Elwood Hotel
G. I. Humphreys
High Point College
Kiwanis
R. I. Palmer
Humphreys
E. B. Stimson
Mae Kirkman
Matton Repeats Country Club Golf Title
Matton defeated U. L. Stookey 8 and 7 to retain the golf championship of the Country Club. An obstacle tournament for men and women is announced for tomorrow with stakes at various holes and players required to hole out into a golf bag.
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I. €. Matton
U. L. Stookey
Strike Committee Reports Back At Meeting Tonight
The upholsterers union in the city plans an open 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Labor temple on South Main to decide on a possible general strike. International rep Sal B Hoffman says action is imminent as discontent grows among furniture workers. Speakers include Roy R Lawrence and other labor leaders.
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Roy R. Lawrence
State Federation of Labor
Tomlinson
Labor Temple
South Main Street
Sal B. Hoffman
Upholsterers’ Union
Tabor
Central Labor Body
Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
State Federation
Geo. W. Grosby
The
Carpenters, Joiners and Woodworkers’ Union of America
Chas. M. Gaskill
Durham Lions Put On Program at High Point Meeting
A special program was staged by six visiting Durham Lions last night at the Sheraton hotel for the High Point Lions Club dinner meeting. J Franklin Barfield and George Watkins spoke, with magic by Mrs Lee and songs by Messrs Head and Mason. About 30 members and guests attended. prizes went to T W Suttenfield and Mrs Paschall.
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High Point Lions Club
Sheraton Hotel
Durham
J. Franklin Barfield
Lions
George T. Watkins
Durham Club
Wallace Lee
Merritt Head
Bernice Mason
John Paschall
Watkins
High Point Library Circulation Totals Report
The High Point public library circulated 23 821 books in the last three months. The vacation reading club used 109 552 books with 680 members. The reference department is large for the size of the library and business books are in strong demand. The library also maintains a valuable directory of manufacturers for local firms.
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High Point Public
Welch
High Point
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C. F. Farley
College Street
City Transfer Co
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad St
Bulova
Elgin—Bulova
Ollendorff
N.C
Tate
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank
Tire Accessory Co
Righ Point
YW. G. A. Board OF Directors
Mrs. Broadhurst
Case
Matton
Country Club
W. Broad
Durham Lions
College St Auto Wash
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
City Transfer and Storage Co
TRY Spbreby
Speedway
South Main and
Davis Streets
Shell
S. E. Hill
the Bank
the Bank of Service
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Ford
Hiatt Motor Co
North Main Street
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