Bullard Salary Hike Approved by City Council
City council at a special meeting raised several salaries including City Manager Pickett from 4200 to 5000, Tax Collector Bullard from 200 to 250 per month, and police ranks from 125 to 135, with votes largely unanimous except for a heated police raise debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave EB. Bullard
Joe Worth
Pickett
Bullard
Worth
Davis
Snow
Grayson Op
Posing
High Point
North Carolina
Davidson Wildcats Meet Elon College In State Grid Clash
Nearly 20 High Point football fans traveled to Davidson College to watch the opening state football season clash between the Davidson Wildcats and Elon College. The day topped 92 degrees with a 63 degree low. noon readings hit 76. No building permits were issued, and all Jewish stores closed for Yom Kippur observance until 6:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson College
Davidson Wildcats
Elon College
City Council Votes for East Green Street Survey to Set Building Line
At a special meeting the city council unanimously authorized an immediate survey of East Green Street from South Main to Springfield Avenue to establish a building line and widen the street within the near future. The survey will start within days. Also noted is Mrs. Van B Holt’s illness at her Centennial Avenue home.
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East Green Street
South Main
Springfield Avenue
van B. Holt
Centennial Avenue
Black and Silver Dresses with Silver Embroidery
A description of semi-tailored black canton dresses featuring silver embroidery and ribbon accents. Includes weather note about unusually clear atmosphere and bright stars suggesting possible rain.
City Schools Face Congestion as Enrollment Surges
Superintendent T Wingate Andrews reports daily increases in enrollment across city schools with Emma Blair registering over 1000 pupils. Primary grades run double shifts, while two small houses near Emma Blair are being used as temporary classrooms. A new eastern elementary school is deemed urgently needed to handle the pupil load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wingate Andrews
Emma Blair
Andrews
City Schoo Board
High Point
Brotherhood meeting at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
The Men’s Brotherhood of Emmanuel Lutheran Church met for an enjoyable session with dinner served by Ladies Aid. Inspirational talks were given by P. J. Dishner, Robert Conrad, Dr. A. P. Staley, D. E. Cauble, Ray Daniels and Rev. F. L. Conrad. Floyd Teague was elected to represent the local church at the United Lutheran Brotherhood convention in Richmond in October.
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Men’s Brotherhood of
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
P. J. Dishner
Robert Conrad
A. P. Staley
D. E. Cauble
Ray Daniels
F. L. Conrad
Floyd Teague
United Lutheran Church
Richmond
Dr. Andrews to Lead Sunday Service at Green Street Church
In Rev. H. L. Stevens absence, Dr. R. M. Andrews president of High Point College will preach tomorrow at 11:00 AM. That evening at 7:30 PM Dr. M. L. Kesler of the Thomasville orphanage will deliver a sermon. Stevens is visiting Henderson for a two week revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stevens
Green Street Baptist Church
R. M. Andrews
High Point College
M. L. Kesler
Thomasville
Mr. Stevens
Henderson
Revival at Mechanicsville Baptist Begins Sunday Evening
The Rev. J. M. Hillard assisted by Rev. B. K. Mason of Greensboro will lead ten days of meetings at Mechanicsville Baptist Church starting Sunday evening at 7 30. Services will be held each night with preaching and the public is invited.
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J. M. Hillard
B. K. Mason
Greensboro
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
Russian Peasant Dresses On Display With Bright Embroidery
The exhibit features numerous dresses of the Russian peasant style noted for high collars and large boldly embroidered sleeves. The display highlights traditional garment designs and regional craftsmanship.
Annie Newton Hospitalized After Auto Strike in High Point
Mrs Annie Newton 1216 South Main Street is hospitalized with injuries after being struck by a Chevrolet driven by Mrs Shields of Thomasville while crossing the street near her home at 730 pm. Ambulance summoned and hospital care expected to aid recovery. Frank Sizemore secretary and T Wingate Andrews president report mailed statements for community chest pledges urging prompt payment to meet budget and support local work.
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Annie Newton
GAR
South Main Street
Newton
Shields
Thomasville
Frank Sizemore
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point
North Carolina
Andrews
Community Chest
Plain fabrics dominate winter wear trends
Plain fabrics remain in front as winter apparel shifts away from prints and brocades, which have been moving out for several weeks.
Rev W B Davis leads revival amid Mrs Woodall's death
Mrs Sabra E. Woodall 31 wife of Thornton M Woodall died at Archdale home after extended illness. She leaves her parents two children and siblings. Funeral at residence 3:30 pm with burial in Oakwood Memorial Park. Rev W B Davis preached last night and four revival services are planned at Main Street Methodist Church tomorrow.
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Sabra E. Woodall
Thornton M. Woodall
Archdale
Woodall
Jamestown
M. G
Julia Creasey
W. B. Davis
Main Street Methodist Church
Carolyn Hosford
Miss Hosford
Mr. Davis
Lockyer Links Sunspot Cycles to Indian Rainfall
Fifty years ago Sir Norman Lockyer announced a proposed link between sunspot cycles and monsoon rainfall in India, suggesting solar activity could influence weather patterns and rainfall amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lockyer
India
Civic group seeks funds to support community services
The organization appeals for donations to sustain its local programs and public welfare efforts. It cites financial shortfalls and outlines upcoming fundraising initiatives to aid its mission and support residents.
Corporate Communion at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
A corporate celebration of the Holy Communion will be held at Saint Mary's Episcopal church tomorrow morning at 7 30 for the confirmed men and boys of the church. Every man and boy designated is urged to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church
Carter Dalton Doner of Volumes to High Point Library
High Point Public Library receives seven volume set titled Source Records of the Great War donated by Carter Dalton in memory of J. J. Farriss a civic leader who died September 27, 1923. The volumes are registered to the library under the American Legion with signatures of J. R. McQuigg.
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American Legion
High Point
Carter Dalton
J. J. Farriss
France
Belgium
England
Germany
Italy
Poland
Uruguay
High Point Public Library
The Scotch Race Height Report
The article notes the Scots in the race are tall with the average male height listed at five feet eight and three quarters inches.
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Texas
Dan Moody
Miriam Ferguson
Margie Neal
Carthage
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Germantown
Vincent Richards
R. Norris Williams
America
Brugnon
Cochet
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Episcopal Church
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T. G. Scott
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
VV. A. J. Idol
Commercial National Bank
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Associated Press
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High Point Enterprise
By McManus
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
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C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Raleigh
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