State Road Officials Honored By Local Civic Clubs
State and local leaders were praised at a High Point dinner honoring past and present highway commissioners led by J Elwood Cox. Frank Page recalled North Carolina road progress, noting pre 1920s lack of hard surfaces and a long quest toward a funded, modern system. Page and others highlighted the road program as a foundation of the state’s growth with remarks from Gov. Doughton and several former and current officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
J. Elwood Cox
Frank Page
Alex S. Hanes
Mr. Page
R. A. Doughton
E. B. Jeffress
John Sprunt Hill
Cox
Thomas J. Gold
Mr. Cox
Raleigh
Gov. R. A. Doughton
Sparta
A.S. Hanes
Winston
Durham
Old Highway Commission
T. L. Bland
James L. McNair
Laurinburg
W. B. McEwen
Chamber of Commerce
Fred WN. Tate
Charles Kistler
Morganton
A. M. Kistler
J. W. Harrelson
State Department of Conservation and Development
W. C. Boren
Greensboro
Guilford County
E. H. McCausland
Charlotte
Fred N. Tate
W. A. Hart
Tarboro
J. B. Cameron
Kinston
W. C. Wilkinson
North Carolina
Vermont
Page
High Point
New York
Atlanta
Doughton
Much Testimony Heard In Trial Of Officers
In High Point Municipal court the state rested its case in the trial of four High Point police officers Ray Nance L G Jones C C Stoker and J L Kivett charged with assault and forcible trespass in a warrant signed by Estelle Reid. Testimony covered the raid on July 31 with Julius Reid 15 and Nancy Reid 13 recounting injuries while doctors described wounds and a possible appendicitis attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivett
Estelle Reid
High Point
Craw
Ford Street
Ray Nance
L. G. Jones
C. C. Stoker
J. L. Kivett
Reid
Julius
Nancy Reid
Julius Reid
George E. Nightingale
Brower
Underhill Street
Ram fatally injures 84-year-old Mollie Jones in Tennessee
In Lafayette Tennessee on September 18 Mollie Jones aged 84 sustained fatal injuries after a large ram attacked her on a local farm. The incident occurred near Lafayette as she was nearby the animals during farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette, Tenn
Mollie Jones
Here
Greensboro and High Point Battle for State Heat Record
Blight drizzle did little to ease a week of extreme heat as High Point hit 98 degrees yesterday, a record rivaled only by Greensboro. Readings this week climbed into the 90s, with September’s cooler start not enough to temper the torrid late summer. Citizens sought relief in fans and cold water as complaints rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
To Let New Postoffice Contract By Christmas
Washington reports that a lucky contractor is expected to receive an early Christmas contract for construction of High Point's new post office, as predicted by the treasury today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
High Point
New Postoffice
Treasury
Big Bureau of Commerce plant photographed for Ripley’s films
High Point’s world’s largest bureau housing the chamber of commerce drew photographers from Salisbury under orders from Robert Ripley. They photographed the building for use in Ripley’s films and cartoons. Officials say design plans are near completion, bids to follow, with construction to start early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury
Robert
Ripley
the Treasury
Board of Award
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Knitted Sport Costume Trends Feature Weave and Style
The article notes that the weave of knitted sport costumes defines their look this season, with plain doors considered more fashionable than mixed patterns.
Stone throne built on Prudence Island for Narragansett chiefs
A stone throne has been erected on Prudence Island to honor Chiefs Canonicus and Miantonomi, rulers of the Narragansett tribe three centuries ago. The tribute aims to preserve their memory and connect history with the present in Fall River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Prudence Island
Canonicus
Miantonomi
Narragansett
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Ruby’s
Elgin OR
Waltham
Ruby's
Ruby’s, Inc
High Point, N. C
Washington Street
Dora Keene
Reids
O’connor
Hamilton Florist
West Broad
Wilson Motor Company
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
Call and Delivery Service
Martine’s Inc
Ecorating Service
N. Main Draperles
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
Commercial National Bank Vo. A. J
Idol
Vice-Pres
Treas
C. H. Elias
Sec'y
Trinity
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
G. E. Klanderman
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