High Point Voters Approve City Charter Amendment
On May 6 1919 High Point voters approved a charter amendment allowing all qualified city voters to choose the mayor and one councilman from each ward. City Attorney Dr Dred Peacock noted the bill enabling the amendment and advised residents to review city records for full proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.ers
Hi Point
Dred Peacock
High Point
Peacock
Jate
Superior Court
Guilford County
Dr. Peacock
Ecall
Neighbor's Tractor Impresses and Angers Neighbor
A farmer notes a neighbor's tractor boosts efficiency, plows multiple fields deeper and faster, and handles tasks from seeding to harvest, leaving the neighbor reliant on mechanical power. The piece ends urging readers to register for the April 19 primary.
Seven Day City Clean-Up Drive Launched
High Point launches a seven day clean-up week led by the Civics Department of the Woman's Club and the chamber of commerce. Boy Scouts canvassed neighborhoods and will assist in cleaning efforts while churches pledge extensive advertising and a drive against flies mosquitoes rats and cans. Voters must register for the April 19 primary and May 3 election, with registration urged today by L. B. Williams.
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High Point
Civics Department
The
Woman’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts of
Regis
L. B. Williams
Bryson To Direct Sing At High Point Service
J Oliver Bryson a nationally known song leader arrived in High Point to direct the community service singing. He will organize song leaders classes with invitations to churches Sunday schools and other organizations and asks groups to contact Joseph Cox as music committee chair.
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J. Oliver Bryson
High Point
Bryson
Joseph Cox
Music Committee of Community Service
A. E. Tate
Willis H. Slane
Joseph D
E. M. Shipman
Chappelle
F. A. Cummings
Frank R. McNinch
Charlotte
Fire destroys Brokaw clubhouse at Fairview lodge
Fire at Fairview lodge nine miles south of High Point gutted the Brokaw clubhouse destroying relics, art works, and hunting trophies worth about 200000 dollars with about 175000 dollars insured. The blaze started center building, water pressure was unavailable, caretaker away, cause unknown and residents watched flames light up the southern horizon.
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Brokaw
Fairview Lodge
High Point
Mr. Brokaw
New York
Fairview
Wineskie Alberta Apartment Opens In High Point
With the completion of the Wineskie apartment house The Alberta High Point unveils a three story red brick and white stucco building at Hamilton and East Russell streets. The nine apartments are arranged in three sections with front and rear entrances and light providing air shafts. Each unit has six rooms and a bath finished in high grade materials with varying color schemes and mahogany woodwork.
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Alberta
High Point
Hamilton
East
Russell Streets
Rotarians Elect Officers At Regular Weekly Meeting
High Point Rotarians elected officers for the ensuing year at their Thursday night meeting. Directors chosen include Arthur Lyon Virgil Idol Dr J T Burrus Fred N Tate and Joseph Cox. The board will elect the president within the next 10 days as recommended by members.
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Rotarians
High Point Rotarians
Arthur Lyon
Virgil Idol
J. T. Burrus
Fred N. Tate
Joseph Cox
Chosn
Redpath Chautauqua Offers Shakespeare, Lectures, Music
The 1921 Redpath Chautauqua features Ben Greet Players in As You Like It and The Man From Home, plus Mercury Company and Mercer Company performances. Lectures by Montaville Flowers and Dr. Frank Loveland, music by Oceanic Concert Company and National Male Quartet, and a daily children story hour accompany dramatic readings and artist recitals.
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Ben Greet Players
Ben Greet
Katharine Ridgeway
Ralph Bingham
Mercer Company
Redpath
Russia
Siberia
Harry J. Loose
National
Frederick Monsen
Frank L. Loveland
Europe
Wallace Bruce Amsbury
America
Redpath Bureau
Greensboro Hosts National Highway Delegation Visit
Guilford County plans to entertain 3 000 to 4 000 guests from the National Highway Association in Greensboro from April 18 to 23. Local groups including the chamber of commerce Rotary and Kiwanis clubs arrange hospitality and aim to recruit 2 000 members for the Bankhead Highway effort. An afternoon visit in the Furniture City and a barbecue at the Central Carolina Fair grounds follow the welcome program.
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Gailfora County
Bankhead Ighway Association
Greensboro
Guilford
É National Highway Association
Furniture City
Amber of Commerce
Rotary d. Kiwanis Clubs
Central Carolina Fair Road
Greensboro High Point
Will Continue to Distribute Medals in North Carolina
A letter from retired U S Army Lt Col C M Bumker says Greensboro retains personnel to distribute Victory medals though army recruitment has ceased. About 0,000 North Carolinians are entitled and 12,000 have applied. Entitled individuals who have not received medals should contact the victory medal officer Guilford County Courthouse Greensboro. The Greensboro office will provide information on military service matters including allotments and war risk insurance.
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High Point
C. M. Bumker
United States Army
Greensboor
Mlitary Establishment
North Caorlinians
Guilford County
Greensboro
Minister Robbed on Trolley Car in Charlotte
Elder Samuel MacMillan a Primitive Baptist pastor of 908 East Green Street was robbed of 105 dollars on a Charlotte trolley car Thursday afternoon at Independence Square in the downtown district. Two men snatched the cash from his pockets as the Seversville line car crowded. witnesses included the motorman and several ladies. Police launched an unsuccessful search after he reported the incident at 4 o'clock.
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Samuel MacMillan
East Greenstret
Charlotte
Independence Square
McMilon
Seversville
Neglected Health Led To Prolonged Suffering And Hospital Care
The writer laments neglect of medical advice that worsened health over three years. Early consultation could have prevented two years of suffering, a hospital operation, and a large bill. The note, attributed to B. W. L., appears in The Progressive.
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Negrry
Thad
Theft suspect held after auto parts theft near Greensboro road
A negro youth named Green was captured by Deputy Sheriff J. E. Wagner beside an automobile on Arch Hill road near High Point after taking a car to pieces. He reportedly tried to trade a horn for oil at Matlock's Store in Jamestown. The car was stolen from Bob Lambeth's home in Thomasville between 8 and 11:30 Thursday night.
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Finch
Geeeast
Green
Are
Greensboro
J. E. Wagner
High Point
Arch Hill
Matlock’s
Jamestown
Bob Lambeth
Thomasville
City Building Permits Rise in March Totaling Over 50 Thousand
The fire department reports 27 permits issued in March with an estimated building value of 50 958 dollars. Projects include garages stores and dwelling additions led by an 8 000 dollar remodeling and multiple private residences and small shops across Mangum College Colonial English and other streets.
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A. B. Horney
T. G C. Andrews
Mangum Avenue
R. L. Loflin
College Street
J. D. Bean
Tate Street
Nannie Kilby
Washington Street
Messick and Moffitt
West Broad Street
S. R. Matthews
Colonial Drive
W. F. Crouch
Louise Avenue
Wachovian Bank & Trust Company
Bank
Fred Younts
Montlieu
W. A. J. Idol
Blair Street
Winnie Wilson
Cicero Street
G. A. Matton
Hamilton Street
T. W. Albertson
Buiding
English Street
D. O. Cecil
Melton-Rhodes Company
Boy Scouts Plan City Clean-Up Campaign
The Boy Scouts met in the chamber of commerce building and organized a publicity campaign for a clean-up week. They will urge trash be placed in containers and conveyed by trucks, post notices on vacant lots, and canvass the city to enforce cleanliness ordinances with support from local groups.
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Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Profiteering Harms Nation Says High Point Letter
W A Gattis Foster of High Point North Carolina argues in a letter dated March 28 1921 that profiteering cripples industry and inflates prices. He asserts labor and capital friction and calls for master minds to restore industrial peace and financial contentment.
New Minister Heard by Crowds at West End Baptist
Rev. C. V. Brooks formerly of Red Springs preached two sermons to large crowds at the West End Baptist church in High Point on Sunday. He now resides at 210 Best Street in the house formerly occupied by J. H. Shields.
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C. V. Brooks
Red Springs
High Point
West End
High Point Chamber Plans Aggressive Membership Drive
At a recent board meeting the High Point chamber of commerce unanimously approved an active membership campaign for April 7 and 8. The goal is 400 members with dues 25 dollars for supporting members and a minimum five dollars for contributing members. The drive precedes the annual meeting to elect officers and set activities for 1921. The group cites low spending on the chamber relative to Greensboro Winston-Salem and Charlotte and emphasizes public awareness of its growth role.
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Board ‘of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Chamber
Concensus
Opinon
State Highway Commission
Secrtary
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
High Point Tt
Y. W. C. A. Work Flourishes With Community Use
A March report from the High Point YWCA shows 1 115 visitors used the hut rest room club room library and information file. Miss Jane Skinner national secretary for town work spoke at a board meeting outlining interorganizational ties and plans for a home nursing millinery Bible class open to the public. New girl clubs formed and advisers are being trained as the association expands its community role.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Y Hut
Jane Skinner
Y. WC. A
Religious Education Committee
Missen
Friends’ Church
High Point
Speeding and Vagrancy Trials In Local Court
Two cases heard by Judge O A Kirkman in municipal court Monday. Eugene Jester faced speeding charge and was dismissed on costs as a first offense. Frank Nunn found guilty of vagrancy with judgment suspended on costs. R L Waynick charged with city traffic violation, not pros with leave. Zula Clodfelter and John Wooley paid half costs after traffic charges. J W Martin convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, fined $50 reduced to $25.
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O. A. Kirkman
Eugene Jester
Jester
Frank Nunn
R. L. Waynick
Zula Clodfelter
John Wooley
J. W. Martin
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Community Service
Frank Wineskie
Visi
Chautauqua
Ene
Our
National Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. A. Gattis Foster
N. C
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