High Point Seeks Funds to Lower Tracks Hazard
City officials push for Public Works relief to depress railroad tracks and eliminate grade crossings. President approved 52 NC projects totaling about 5 million dollars. High Point hopes Washington will fund their grant and loan request amid ongoing hazardous crossings. Councilman E LeRoy Briggs reports progress and renewed effort by the delegation.
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High Point
Southern Railway
Washington
North Carolina
Public Works Administration
E. LeRoy Briggs
Briggs
Taxi bond plan eyed by Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Committee of Council will review potential rules requiring all taxis in the city to post bonds possibly up to 10 000 per cab under a new state act. City Attorney Grover H Jones outlined the issue as Chief Friddle pushes for stricter traffic enforcement after a fatal taxi crash that killed W Pope and Mrs Raymond Pope. driver Joe Reese is jailed on 5500 bond. The panel may draft an ordinance with NC League backing, while police contend only three motorcycles patrol the city to manage traffic.
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Grover H. Jones
Public Safety Committee
W. G. Friddle
W. Pope
Raymond Pope
Thomasville
Guilford General Hospital
Willowbrook
West Green
Joe Reese
Jones
Charlotte
State Supreme Court
North Carolina League of Municipalities
Safety Committee
Friddie
Tragic Friday Taxi Crash Spurs Action Rhetoric
A grave taxi crash leaves two dead and another near death, prompting officials to act after weeks of debate. Police report the driver Joe Reese, 19, in custody amid public outrage, while prosecutors weigh charges as lawmakers consider an enabling insurance measure to impose responsibility on operators.
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Acci
Joe Reese
Ricer
Civitan Club to Hold Tri City Conference Meeting
High Point Civitan Club plans a Friday night meeting at the Robert E. Lee hotel Winston-Salem for a tri city conference with Greensboro and Winston clubs. Fred W. McPherson announced the event with Robert Hanes as keynote speaker.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Winston
Fred W
Robert E. Lee
Harry F. Atchison
Robert Hanes
Wa- Bank and Trust Company
Jefferson Country Club
McPherson
Civitan Club
Ihe
Iwas
Brown Wins Philadelphia Trip
Brown, 6506 Steele manager of the paint and related department of the Lamber company, left for Philadelphia to tour John Paint Manufacturing plants. He will spend a week there and probably return later in the week.
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Brown
Steele
Lamber Company
Philadelphia
John Paint Manufacturing
Woodmen Meet Time Change for Greensboro Gathering
Woodmen of the World schedule a meeting at 6 45 PM in Greensboro replacing the previously set 7 30 PM start. Members may attend a special session.
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Greensboro
J Wilson Smith to Lead High Point Community Chest Drive
J Wilson Smith secretary of the Carolina Y M C A association will visit High Point to lead the Community Chest fundraising campaign. Local Chest officials praised securing his services noting his track record in Chest drives across the state and predicting a strong start for the drive slated to begin the week of October 14.
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J. Wilson Smith
Carolina Y. M. C. A. Association
High Point
Wilson
We & Man
County Tax Payments Show Large Gain Over Last Year
Prepaid county taxes in High Point township for 1935 rose 22 percent over the previous year. Taxpayers have paid 57,512.93 so far, compared with 47,313.23 last year. Rebates apply for early payment, with 3 percent on July 1 and staged reductions through October. Regular receipts now available for prepaid taxes.
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High Point Township
T. R. Short
High Point
Fire hazards in city on decrease in quarterly report
Fire district inspections show a notable drop in hazards as 88 notices were mailed to address issues in the business area. The 439 total inspections covered mercantile sites, manufacturing plants, residences, and various building types, with plans to extend surveys to homes for hazard correction.
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High Point
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
New Faculty Additions at High Point College
Miss Elda Clark joins High Point college as professor of typing and shorthand and secretary to the president. A High Point native, she earned her A B degree at the college in 1929 and taught commercial subjects in area high schools before moving into secretarial roles.
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High Point College
Elda Clark
Miss Clark
High Point High School
Lowell
Asheboro
Mies Clark
Amos Hos
False Fire Alarm Roils High Point Plant Area
Firemen were called yesterday to the High Point Overall plant for a false alarm. An unknown person pulled the street alarm in broad daylight and fled. Fire Chief F K Ingram said the incident is under investigation.
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High Point
F. K. Ingram
Sechrest to Attend Southern Electrical Inspectors Meeting
J L Sechrest city electrical inspector will travel to Asheville on Monday for the Southern Section annual meeting of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. The three day event at the George Vanderbilt hotel will cover the 1935 National Electrical Code with three noted authorities presenting.
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J.L. Sechrest
Asheville
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
George Vanderbilt Hotel
Blackwelder Warns Italy Faces Ethiopia Peril in 1905 Escort
Lonnie W. Blackwelder, ex police chief and Marines veteran, recalls escorting an American envoy to Addis Ababa in 1905 to negotiate a trade treaty. He describes harsh travel across deserts, scarce water, mosquitos, and heat in Ethiopia, with 44 Marines chosen from 200 volunteers.
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Barpius
Lonnie W. Blackwelder
Itch Point
Italy
Ethiopia
U. S. Marinés Special Guard
Skinner
Mine Manlick
Teddy Macasselt
Blackwelder
San Francisco
Asiatic
Roosevelt
Chaptain Skinner
Alexandria
Egypt
Kavhman Relkeled
Philippines
Congressmen Umstead to Attend High Point Library Opening
The High Point public library opens Tuesday evening from 7 30 to 10 00 with the board of trustees staff and citizens welcomed by Mrs Nancy K Poston librarian and the visitor sign in book. Congressman William Umstead will attend honoring the city for securing the old post office building. New books include Vein of Iron Life With Father Dark River and North to The Orient with notes on the Great Valley of Virginia the Day family and a 1931 plane flight to Hankow China.
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High Point Public Library
Te Ee Me Hitwatl
Nancy K. Poston
William 8B. Umstead
High Point Council of Gerden Clubs
Tron
Eben Glasgow
Courage
Great
Virginia
Fincastie
Ada Fincastle
Clarence Day
New York
Day
Robert Rylee
Mississippi
Mose Southwick
Mose
Orient
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington, D. C
Hankow
China
Alaska
Denial of romance between Covington and film actress
Thear reports a romance claim between Covington and Doris Dawson denied by Covington who says Dawson was not his Greensboro guest. Dawson had flown from Hollywood to be with him, while locals dismiss the engagement as unlikely as Covington’s divorce case moves through Nevada Supreme Court proceedings.
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Covington
Miss Dawson
Greensboro
Hollywood
Mr. Covington
Reno
Pat Rooney
Leo Griffin Injured in Auto Collision on Willowbrook Street
Leo Griffin of 618 Willowbrook street was struck by an automobile in the 600 block of Willowbrook. The driver, Mrs. Howe Leonard of Lexington, faces a reckless driving charge. Griffin’s injuries were reported not serious.
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Leo Griffin
Willowbrook Street
Howe Leonard
Lexington
Willowrook Street
Mra. Leonard
J. J. Gentry Dies At Winston-Salem
J J Gentry 65 a prominent Winston-Salem merchant and tobacconist died Saturday morning at his home 661 North Spring street after a four year illness following a paralytic stroke He is survived by his wife Lula Bouldin and daughter Mrs C A Walker. The funeral will be held today at the family home at 2 o'clock.
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J. J. Gentry
Winston-Salem
North Spring Street
Gentry
Lula Bouldin
Trinity
C. A. Walker
John C. Teague
D. L. Bouldin
J. Carl Bouldin
High Point
N. C. English
Mrs. Roberta Shields Dies At Durham Home
Mrs. Roberta Shields died at her Durham home after a brief illness. She had many friends in High Point, having formerly lived there with her daughter Mrs. W. R. Edwards, now of Greensboro. her death came as a distinct shock to those who knew her.
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Roberta Shields
Durham
Shields
High Point
W. R. Edwards
Greensboro
Guilford Junior Order to Hold Rally on October 4
The Guilford Junior Order council No. 28 announced a rally at its hall on Best Washington street October 4. WV Garner urged a large gathering and an interesting program has been arranged.
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Guilford Junior Order Council
Best Washington Street
Garner
Letter translates Scottish dialect with prize draw
The piece announces a contest awarding a purebred cocker spaniel to the best translation of a Scottish dialect letter. Five runners up win theater tickets. readers are invited to submit by Tuesday. The letter from Lance Corporal N. Fidler details travel, family and social misadventures in a humorous, informal tone.
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Norman Fidler
Broadhurst Theater
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