Local News Notes From High Point and Nearby
Thurman Mann elected vice president of Theta Nu Epsilon in the southeast. Father of Sacrenty boss died in Sparta at 83. Teachers visit Greensboro practice school. ministers photographed at Manufacturers club. Movie at the Point theatre notable. Home Furniture sells 25c on $1 purchases. Local hospital and church social reports. marriages in Birmingham. State-wide reviews tease silverware offer. Great Council of NC to meet in Edenton May 5. Farming shift noted. Proverb Page readers grow. Local industry plans for library suits. Presbyterians address in Hang Chow context. Telephone and hospital recovery updates. Orange Presbytery closes three days. St Mary’s white sale profitable. Proverb Page solve prizes entice readers. Merchants Association meeting highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. I. Thurman Mann
Theta Nu Epsilon Society
Sacrenty
Sparta
Greece
State Normal College
Greensboro
Ministerial Association
Manufacturers Club
Fyeotune
Point
Home Furniture
Hospital
Albert Hill
J. D Tilly
Denton
North Main Street
M. P
Great Sun
Great Council of
Elaine
O. C. Durland
Warren Stuart
Hang Chow
China
Bascom Hoskins
Parkway
Gilbert Rowe
Wesley Memorial Church
Roxboro
J F. Hayden
North State Telephone Co
J. S. Rike
Joe Strayhorn
High Point
Orange Presbytery
Ladies’ Aid
St. Mary’s Church
The
Merchants Association
Man Arrested For Profanity In Front Of Drug Company
John Stevenson was arrested this evening in front of Matton Drug Company for using profanity on the street. Caleb Camp, father of Rev. M. Luther Camp, died in Salisbury Tuesday in his 70th year. There was a dance at the armory last evening. Mrs. V J Parker is able to be out again. J A Eshelman is in Georgia on a business trip. Dr D A Stanton went to New York last week to attend clinics in metropolitan hospitals with a large group of physicians who will be away two weeks. The Guilford county commencement Saturday at the fair grounds was a huge success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevenson
Matton Drug Company
D.A. Stanton
New York
Metropolitan
Guilford County
Fair Grounds
Caleb Camp
M. Luther Camp
Lutheran Church
Salisbury
Armory
V.J. Parker
J. A. Eshelman
Georgia
Sentence of Stout Remains Sees Road Sentence Upheld
Tuesday attorneys for Ivan Stout faced Judge Peacock in a bid to convert a six month road sentence for assault with intent to kill against Annie Jones into a fine. The judge rejected the appeal, deeming the punishment appropriate given the crime and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Ivan Stout
Annie Jones
Peacock
City League Schedule Revealed For Opening Weekend
Play Ball is Heard as the City League announces first games this Saturday at 2 30 and 4 30. The season runs through Sept 11 with opening Carolina League action today including Greensboro at Charlotte Ashe ville at Winston Salem and Durham at Raleigh. President Lyon remains optimistic about prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Charlotte
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Durham
Raleigh
Lyon
Verdict Set Aside Against City Over Creek Damages
In Superior Court Judge Lyon set aside a verdict of 1 375 dollars against the City of High Point. The case involved alleged damages from sewage emptying into a creek near the plaintiff's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Lyon
High Point
Siem
Brother-in-Laws Fight Ends in Stabbing at Greensboro Store
M. M. Mays stabbed his brother-in-law A. A. Jenkins in front of the Woolworth store in Greensboro on Monday over family matters. Jenkins sustained serious wounds and Mays is jailed awaiting the outcome of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Mays
A. A. Jenkins
Woolworth
Greensboro
Mays
Jenkins
Farmers and Quakers Clash In A. and M. College Rout
The A. and M. College team defeated Guilford College 6 to 1 on Saturday afternoon. The Farmers played fast and controlled the game, overpowering the Quakers with superior speed and playmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College
Guilford College
Coffin Company to Rebuild Fire-Destroyed Plant in High Point
The Samuel B. Coffin, Inc. will award a contract to rebuild its Hamilton and Clay streets plant, destroyed by fire a year ago. A 100 by 200 foot facility with modern machinery will produce high grade library suits and employ about 50 skilled workers, aiming to be market-ready by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Coffin, Inc
Hamilton and
Clay Streets
High Point
Presbytery Finishes Work and Adjourns
The Orange Presbytery held its closing Thursday regular session with a Sunday school conference led by R V Mellon Clark of Greensboro. A commission for ordination of E W Thompson of Glade Valley was appointed, and delegates discussed the assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church at Newport News Virginia in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Presbytery
R.v. Mellon Clark
Greensboro
Clark
E. W. Thompson
Glade Valley
Assembly of
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Newport News
Pleasant gathering at Elwood honors High Point mayor
A banquet at the Elwood hotel honored Mayor Fred N. Tate for six years of service. City officials, newspaper staff, and guests heard tributes from W. P. Pickett, Dr. Peacock, and others praising Tate’s work and urging continued progress for High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review
Fred N. Tate
Elwood Hotel
Tate
Woodson
Elwood
Meyee Tate
W. P. Pickett
High Point
Order of Things
J. T. Burrus
Dred Peacock
Peacock
Bird S. Coler
D. A. Stanton
A.C. Jones
High Point Boys Win In State Track Meet
In Chapel Hill on April 17 High Point took top three placements as Lawrence Cannon won the 440 yard dash in 57 seconds Odie Ingram finished second in the mile at 5 17 and Schultiers was fourth in the 100 yard dash Friendship won the meet and Greensboro earned the relay cup.
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Chapel Hill
High Point
Lawrence Cannon
Odie Ingram
Schultiers
Friendship
Greensboro
German born American wears iron cross ring praise
Our friend Chas Reith a loyal German by birth but now an American citizen wears an iron cross ring he received in exchange for a gold piece sold to aid the fatherland in its time of need. The ring bears German words meaning The old fatherland I gave in burden time my loyalty to prove gold for this iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Reith
Review Highlights: Wilson Speech and Trials Featured
President Wilson addresses the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jury selected for the Roosevelt Barnes trial. Sharp fighting on German soil. Judge Daniels to rule on a new quart liquor law test case. Mr. Mitchell commission meets May 4. North Carolina Press Association plans July 1–2 in Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Wilson
Daniels
Mr. Mitchell
North Carolina Press Association
Morehead
High Point Bond Election Registrars and Judges Named
Registrars for High Point in the courthouse bond election set for June 1 are J. L. Sechrest John Farlow and J F Hoffman with books opening April 23. The judging panel includes A R Hammer D S Gurley P L Burke Z M Silman J J Griffith and G O Hayworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sechrest
John Farlow
J.F. Hoffman
High Point
A.R. Hammer
D. S. Gurley
Z. M. Silman
J. J. Griffith
G. O. Hayworth
Local Notes From Raleigh to Reidsville
A collage of short items reports O C Durland sitting up after pneumonia, Mrs F Leon Scott returning home from Sumter, Kate Royster visiting in Durham, funeral of Col A B Andrews in Raleigh, and others including visits by Mrs J Elwood Cox and Col Wescott Roberson. Mentioned are Almira Whitehurst with Clarence Crowson, Minnie Hoover en route to Mt Airy, Carl Hoover night clerk at Elwood, and comments on U S S Jouett crew member R Price Jr from Georgia. Navy talk and local church scenes noted along with Mildred Shelton resuming duties at Woods Dry Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Durland
F. Leon Scott
Sumter
M. C. Crowson
The
Home Banking Co
Kate Royster
Durham
J. Elweca Cox
Col
Wescott Roberson
A. B. Andrews
Raleigh
J. Elwood Cox
W. D. Newell
Richmond
E. D._ Steele
W. C. Herndon
Rocky Mount
Almira Whitehurst
Eliza
Clarence Crowson
Minnie Hoover
Asheboro
Mt. Airy
James D. Ray
C.F. White
White Oak Street
W. A. Harper
Eton College
North Main Street
M. P
Mildred Shelton
the Woods Dry Goods Co
J. G. Briggs
North Carolina League Banquet Hosts Sporting Editors
President Arthur Lyon and Vice President L. J. Brandt with league officials entertained the sporting editors and club members at a dinner at the Clegg hotel in Greensboro Thursday night, described as an auspicious occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lyon
L. J. Brandt
North Carolina League
Clegg Hotel
Greensboro
Special Friday Stationery Sale at Matton Drug Co
A Friday only offer selling a limited number of engraved stationery boxes at 25 cents a box. Each sheet bears High Point North Carolina in old English letters. The promotion invites customers to visit to see the new stationery fee at Matton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Matton Drug Co
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Gleanleigs
Bessie Pitts
Gamma
Zeta
Delta Tau
Philomathean Club
J. Elwood
J. B. Richardeon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Reidsville
Aileen, Pitts
G. A. Lazenby
Gamma Zeta Club
Lillie Mann
South Main Street
E. D. Steele
Sorosis
W. B. Newell
Rook
Chas
Geuth
Florence Robertson
Cecile Holt
Burlington
Mechanicsville
Woman's Temperance Union
Manufacturers’ Club
J. H. Weaver
Social Service
Woman’s Club
Elk’s Club
W. C. Jones
H. C. Kearns, Jr
T. F. Wrenn
High Point Township
H. C. Kearns
D. N
C.S. Welborn
S. Davis
M.J. Wrean
J. Lewis Woodson
J. E. Younts
John Lb. Atkins
Dewey Street
Will Bell
P. N. Mann
Mr. Mann
J. D .Mann
John Bunny
Screen
Brooklyn
Mr Bunny
O. E. Wilson
Charleston
Leo Frank
Little Mary Phagan
Supreme Court
Mayor Tate
R. B. Terry
W. P. Ragan
Demosthenes
Cicero
Ragan
Kipling
Cox
R. Homer Wheeler
Juce Johnson
L. Stamey
J. W. Sechrest
O. E. Mendenhall
A. B. Horney
Geo. A. Matton
J. Alfred Eshelman
R. Price, Jr
U.S. S. Jouett
Mr. Price
Honolulu
Price
F. N Tate
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