Old Jarrell Hotel Bill Recalls Resort Era In City's History
A faded August 31 1887 hotel bill from High Point recalling the Jarrell Hotel era and early furniture makers Bud Wrenn Albert Dodamead and Ed Smith. The bill shows charges for Mrs and son Claude six days and Mr Foy's stay with a $2.38 discount, signed M Jarrell.
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Old Jarrell
Bill
George Zton
New High Point
New Bern
Jarrell
S. Main St
C. B. Foy
C. E. Foy
High Point
Foy
Bud Wrenn
Albert Dodamead
Ed Smith
Claude
M. Jarrell
Advance Entries Pouring In For High Point Fair 1954
The 1954 High Point Agricultural Fair opens Monday at 4 p.m. at Welch Fairgrounds near English Street and Highway 10A. Potts reports big attendance, 72 cattle, 16 booths stored from last year, with more entries expected. Kid’s Day offers free afternoon and evening admission. Pennier Shows provide midway entertainment. premiums range up to 50 dollars with deadlines in late September.
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High Point
Welch Fairgrounds
English St
Highway
T. C. Potts
High Point Fair Association
Potts
Enrollment at High Point College Reaches 836
By noon Wednesday 836 students registered for classes at High Point College as registration enters its sixth day. Registrar N P Yarborough projects total enrollment near 850 with over 300 freshmen, while about 30 on waiting lists await registration within two weeks. Dean J H Allred praises freshmen as cooperative and outstanding during orientation.
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High Point College
N. P. Yarborough
Yarborough
J. H. Allred
Allred
Prayer for T DAY from Baker Pearle Kansas City minister
Prayer asking for guidance to live centered in God while the path is unseen. The plea invokes the Spirit to guide souls and ends with an Amen from Co. Baker Pearle, Bethel A M E Church, Kansas City Missouri.
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God
Jesus
Amen
Baker Pearle
Kansas City
Bethel A, M. E
Talmar Jamestown Named In Big Suit In Municipal Court
The big suit alleges a $10,000 loan made in 1951 to Talmar Jamestown, a local firm, with alleged failure to pay. Other civil actions include Colgate Mattress Co. suing R W Harris for $504, Neely Veneers seeking damages, Wake County wreck case with W P Upchurch, and Piedmont Auto Finance Co. suing Eldon Freeman for $718.82 and Della Mae Ler for $207.48 along with repossession. Six divorce actions are listed with two years' separation. June Jacobs seeks custody of a child.
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Colonied Point Costumea 5 Trust Co
Ras
Colgate Mattress Co
R. W. Harris
Ingt
Gaeevnn and Yuen
Harris
Contecota
Neely Veneers
W. P. Upchurch
Wake Ae
Wake County
Piedmont Auto Finance Co
Auto Mortgag Onesf
Eldon Freeman
Comny
Della Maeler
June Jacobs
Benny Jacobs
John Milton Williams
Julia Marie Williams
Cora Shaw
Frank T. Shaw Sr
Claude Go
Betty G. Sands
James R. Rickert
Naomi Rickert
Area Farm Leaders Urge Drought Study for N Carolina
North Carolina farm leaders urged President Eisenhower and Secretary Benson to order a complete drought survey in rain deficient counties. They demand an official check to determine drought disaster eligibility, citing June to September rainfall well below normal and widespread crop losses. Copies were sent by Will H. Rogers of the state Farm Bureau. Local meetings in Greensboro stressed unity to influence January legislative sessions.
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Piedmont
North Carolina
Eisenhower
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Benson
Carona
N. C. Farm Bureau
Cone
Will H. Rogers
State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
Forsyth
Alamance
Craswell
Rockingham
Stokes
Orange Counties
Greensboro
J. W. Harrelson
State College
Brooks James
Lowry
Pineville
Irby Walker
State Tax Delinquents Hunted In 1950s Drive
Citizens who did not file state income tax returns for 1952 and earlier are the focus of a drive by the state tax office. About 300 letters daily are sent as officials seek explanations for missing filings dating back to 1949. Penalties include at least a 5 percent charge. officials compute taxes based on earnings minus exemptions if responses are not received.
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Cr. Dobson
Dobson
Funeral notices and community events in Trinity race paper
James Gray of Trinity dies after illness at home. Survived by wife, children including Beulah Anthony and Claudie Baker, four sons, sister Maggie Kearns. Funeral Sunday at First Baptist Trinity with Rev. Wilson and Rev. Humphrey. Burial in local cemetery. Also notices of Missionary Circle and Pastors Aid meetings, Sunday tea, arts class, and Community Chorus meeting.
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Thomas
First Baptist Church
Trinity
W. L. Wilson
Winston-Salem
J. B. Humphrey
Charlotte
Hairlip Funeral Home
Missionary Circle No. 2
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Lillie Mae Allen
Herons St. Astors
Emmanuel Baptist
Lizzie Mitchell
Graves St
Leak
Hoskins
William Penn
Home Heating Contractors Set Three Day School in Winston
H G Gaddy of Hajoca Corp High Point is registration chairman for a three day school for home heating contractors and dealers to be held in Winston Salem September 28 30. The event is part of nationwide programs by the Institute of Boiler Manufacturers to teach basics of efficient economical home heating for Piedmont area homeowners.
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H. G. Gaddy
Hajoca Corp
High Point
Winston Salem
Winston-Salem
Piedmont Area
Institute of Boiar
Fourteen Men Headed to Charlotte for Army Induction
Fourteen High Point area residents were listed as to be inducted by September's Selective Service. The group includes Ray R. Hedgecock Nelvin E. Cooper William M. Hunsucker Dwight M. Jester Willie D. Alben Julian D. Walters Fletcher A. Cooper Edward V. Cothren James B. Edwards Frank Corsette Donald L. Ray Jimmy E. West Earl Palmer and Thomas J. Simmons.
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Montes Yous
High Point
Represen
Selective Service Tee
Ray R. Hedgecock
Nelvin E. Cooper
William M. Hunsucker
Dwight M. Jester
Willie D. Alben
Julian D. Walters
Fletcher A. Cooper
Edward V. Cothren
James B. Edwards
Frank Corsette
Donald L. Ray
Jimmy E. West
Earl Palmer
Thomas J. Simmons
Anti Noise Drive Cases To Be Tried Tomorrow
Ten motorists facing cases in a crackdown on faulty mufflers will appear in court tomorrow. Judge Archie Myatt said enforcement has reduced racket by about 90 percent since new measures began, noting improved cooperation from truck lines and motorists. A trucking firm requested highway patrol checks after muffler installations.
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Archie Myatt
Highway Pene
Autumn Brings Warmer Weather in High Point
Autumn arrives as High Point experiences a five degree rise in temperature with clear skies. The official equinox moment occurred at 8 56 this morning as the sun crossed the equator. Overnight low was 49 degrees and the high today 78 with Friday forecast to rise to about 50.
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Equator
HPHS Freshmen Learn About School Extra Curriculars
HPHS assembly introduced freshmen and sophomores to the array of school activities. A Student Council representative from each organization gave two minute talks on aims, purposes, services, and membership requirements to encourage participation for a well balanced education and leadership development.
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High Point High School
Surplus Dumping Scored in National Affairs Committee Testimony
Mehan told the National Affairs Committee that the armed forces hold about two billion dollars in excess or obsolete material to be sold. Since July 1 sales have moved over two million yards of fabric 300000 utility jackets and 190000 pairs of utility pants. Textile associations have kept materials from dumping at low prices and discussed foreign disposal with Korea. Proposals include releasing material at 5 percent per quarter. P J Neal chairs the committee. Luncheon session at the Sheraton Hotel.
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Mehan
Korea
P. J. Neal
Sheraton Hotel
Hayworth Reunion at High Point City Lake
The Franklin and Emaline Hayworth reunion will be held Sunday at High Point City Lake. Attendees are asked to gather in the afternoon for fellowship and refreshments.
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Franklin and Emaline Hayworth
High Point City Lake
Student Council Structure in Parlia ment Houses
The fragment references the per and lower houses of the Student Council. It hints at a bicameral structure with named chambers and roles, though details are incomplete. No dates or places are provided.
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Tarrell’s
The
Fair Association
the Fair Association
North Carolina Department For Agriculture
N. G. Association of Fairs
Talmar
Jamestown
Winston
Jesse Washburn
Naval Reserve Program
Cdr
J. L. Brown
HPHS
Hayworth
Haithcock’s Food Center
Maxwell House
Streitman Zesta
DIXIE
S. Main
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