Colonel Hobgood to Speak at the American Tonight
Colonel Frank P. Hobgood of Greensboro arrives in High Point to address the Democratic audience at the American theater at 8 o clock. The talk, organized by the High Point Democratic club, marks his first campaign speech after a vacation and will promote the party ticket from Constable to President.
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Colonel Hobgood
Frank P. Hobgood
Greensboro
High Point
Democratic Club
Constable
R. B. Parker
Houston
Hobgood
O. M. Mull
Democratic Executive Committee
Guilford County
North Carolina
Smith
Voters League Of First High Point Perfects Its Organization
The First Voters league in High Point perfected a permanent organization for the 1928 presidential campaign at its second meeting in the Jarrell building. James B. Lovelace was elected president with unanimous support, and plans were set for weekly meetings, program committees, and a targeted drive to enroll 200 members from factories and downtown offices.
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First
Voters’ League
High Point Democratic Club
Jarrell Building
James B. Lovelace
O. A. Kirkman, Jr
Matt Wall
William Renfrow
I. M. McCain
Mr. Lovelace
League
Holt McPherson
Charles W. McAnally, Jr
High Point
Democratic Club
Rites Held for Mrs Betty Mynard in Mebane
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Mynard wife of the late Dolphus Mynard were held at the Christian church in Mebane with Rev. Edward Suits and Rev. B M Williams in charge. A home service was conducted at Mrs. Fritts home before departure. Pallbearers included Sam Denson T W Slaughter and others. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane.
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Betty Mynard
Dolphus Mynard
Neice
J. A. Fritts
Thistle Street
Christian Church
Mebane
Edward Suits
Mebane Methodist Protestant Church
B. M. Williams
Fritts
H. C. Byrum
Calvary M. 8&5
Sam Denson
T. W. Slaughter
Sam Shanklin
F. K. Smith
June Smith
Doc Phillips
Ruth Denson
Gladys Shanklins
Myrtle Solomon
Ida Slaughter
Agnes Shanklin
Mary Scott
Bessie Shanklin
Phillips
Oakwood
Mrs. M. H. Russell Hurt In Elm Street Accident
Mrs. M. H. Russell of 214 College Street was injured at the Church Elm intersection when a Marmon roadster collided with a Dun Rite Dry Cleaning truck. The ride occurred as she rode in the rumble seat. She suffered a broken left wrist and was treated at High Point Hospital before returning home.
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M. H. Russell
College Street
Church and
Elm Streets
Dun- Rite Dry Cleaning Works
Wrenn Streets
Mike Elkins
High Point Hosiery Mill
Elm Street
Petty
Russell
Yow’s Funeral
High Point
Estonian Oil Finds Way to Distill Gasoline Locally
Domestic production of gasoline begins as Swedish interests holding Estonian oil shale concessions develop a commercial distillation method. The Swedish firm seeks approval to operate 20 gasoline stations in the area.
Knowles to speak on street planning at High Point luncheon
Morris Knowles from Pittsburgh will discuss foresighted street planning at a High Point country club luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 pm. The event, arranged by F J Sizemore of the chamber of commerce, aims to gather city officials and civic groups with reservations rising beyond 50 inquiries.
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Country Club
Morris Knowles
Pittsburgh
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Knowles
Chamber
Sizemore
City Council
City Planning and Zoning Commission and Adjustment’ Board
High Point School Board of Commissioners
High Point Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce and
High Point Merchants’ Association
City Planning and Zoning Commission
High Point
Woska Keeps His Tigers Separated In Arena
Franz Woska, Austrian trainer with Sparks circus, emphasizes keeping animals apart and watching them closely. He notes tigers are dangerous yet manageable with nerve and steady eye, and mentions his act alongside other Sparks circus performances arriving in High Point for shows on Saturday, September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woska
Africa
Sparks Circus
Will Lay Plans For Drive Friday At Meeting Tonight
Definite plans for the campaign to liquidate 100000 pledge to High Point college will be laid at a joint chamber of commerce and civic clubs dinner tonight. Four campaign groups will canvass each ward, with 25 members per team and 700 prospect cards distributed. The drive aims to collect 13500 and cover three years of pending funds, with detailed plans to be set at the 6 30 p m meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs
Country Club
Citty
Commercial Club
College Collection
Civic Clubs
Frank Wineskie
Fred N. Tate
John RR. . Peacock
Rachel Hodgin Memorial to Be Held Sunday Week
The first annual memorial for Rachel Hodgin will take place at her homestead 12 miles south of Greensboro near Center church and Coltrane's mill on Sunday September 23. Descendants relatives and friends are urged to attend with a program starting at 10 30 o clock and a basket dinner at 12 30 on the grounds. A welcome will be extended to all.
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Rachel Hodgin
Greensboro
Center Church
Coltrane
No Date Set for Highway Hearing on Lexington Route
Mayor Davis said today no date has been set for a hearing of opponents to the Lexington avenue routing for highway No. 10. He added the council will set a date soon, and a committee was named to handle the matter.
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Davis
Lexington Avenue
Mass meeting at Sheraton seeks council date
At a mass meeting held at the Sheraton hotel on Wednesday night, September 5, attendees urged the mayor and warned the council to set a date. The organizers informed the mayor that several hundred people could be expected to attend the session.
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Sheraton Hotel
City Council Meeting Tonight Skips Highway 19 Route Talk
The Mayder Davis says highway No 19 routing will not be discussed at tonight's city council meeting at 8 o'clock where many important matters will be debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maydér Davis
Traffic in Jamaica Doubles Over Four Years
Traffic data show motor vehicle numbers in Jamaica more than double from four years ago, reflecting substantial growth in road usage and transport demand across the island. The surge implies increased travel, commerce, and strain on infrastructure.
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Jamaica
Navy Recruits Fill District Quota In Two Years
G B Stovall announces the largest district quota in two years has been filled. After August inspection, North Carolina stations saw a boost of twenty two men to cover shortages in the southeast. Stovall says fifty two more recruits could be sworn in before September. Leroy Jarrell of High Point was the local recruit. others came from Greensboro and Draper. Enlistments for October urged, as space is limited.
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G. B. Stovall
North Carolina
Stovall
Old North
Navy Department
Raleigh
Navy
Leroy Jarrell
Park Street
High Point
Greensboro
Draper
Strass Buckle Adorns Frock with Velvet and Lace
A six inch wide strass buckle centers a black panne velvet frock with fullness at the front and a deep lace fichu framing the pointed neck, emphasizing its intricate beauty.
McCoy's Tablets Claim Weight Gain Guarantee
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Tablets as a weight gain aid for thin people. It promises at least 5 pounds gained within four boxes or two dollars back, with a full money-back guarantee if not satisfied. The product is described as sugar-coated and easy on the stomach and widely sold in North American drug stores.
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North America
McCoy
Mann Drug Co
America
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W. E. Siler
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Franz Woska
Tigers
Union Bus Station
Globe Mortgage & Realty Co
Washington St
Stamey
Caroline
Arolina Bonded Warehouse CO
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High Point Isitiad
Winston and
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Winston
Mount Airy
First Bus
Camel City Coach Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Lehigh Portland Cement
Snow Lumber CO
Breamship
Linge
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
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Southern Mortgage Loan
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