High Point council awards 86000 for modern water plant
The High Point City Council in extraordinary session approved three bids to build a modern water plant costing about 86000. R K Stewart and Son of Farmville Virginia won the main contract for the filtering building and piping. Morris Machine Works Baldwinville New York received the pumps and motors bid of 4320 and Pittsburgh Filter Company Pittsburgh Pennsylvania won the filters bid of 21400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dandy
R. K. Stewart & Son
Farmville
Morris Machine Works
Baldwinville
N. Y
Pittsburgh Filter Company
Pittsburgh
A. E. Taplin
Anderson & Christie, Incorporated
Hepeityzemneil
Fire truck near miss saves train derailment
C E Nabors yard foreman of the Southern Railway prevented a collision between a fire truck and the Asheboro train on extra 700 by quick action. Railroad officials led by superintendent A D Shelton commended him for averting a serious derailment. Col D H Milton, Soldiers Home chief, visited, taking home veteran Pat Brooks. Easter in High Point featured the usual parade and W L Stamey won the Second ward race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Nabors
Southern Railway
Asheboro
Nabors
Gamagrs
A. D. Shelton
A. Kirkman
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
D. H. Milton
Raleigh
Pat Brooks
Eitize
High Point
W. L. Stamey
Second Ward
Woman Shot on Front Porch by Motorcycle Stranger
Early Wednesday a man on a motorcycle shot Mrs. Chas Pratt in the thigh and fled toward Thomasville after threats against her. Sheriff Stafford and deputies investigated as rumors and conflicting statements circulated about the incident and timing. Easter Monday observances and local show are noted in brief surrounding items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pratt
Thomasville
Stafford
Notice to merchants on narcotic tax registration
Collector Watts requires all sellers of narcotic preparations to register and pay a $1 annual tax. Most merchants, especially country traders, likely sell taxed items like Paregoric and Godfrey's Cordial. Obtain the registration form from the collector, complete it, and return with $1 promptly. Also notes concern over high school enrollment trends and J. W. Pike resigning from Hart Drug Co. to join Concord drug store.
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Watts
Bateman
Godfrey
Protectors Bible and Free School System Meeting
A district Junior Order meeting spans Thursday and Friday this week with public invitation Friday night. Mayor Stanton will welcome visitors. The Guilford Randolph district covers 35 lodges. Committee Guilford Council No 23 includes W G Brown W L Stamey J L Sechrest and others. J W Sechrest of the city is District Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Randolph
Guilford
Messrs
W. G. Brown
W. L. Stamey
J. L. Sechrest
J. W. Sechrest
Readied reception planned for returning soldiers
A lively community discussion favors an immediate plan to honor returning soldiers with a large parade and a rousing welcome. Instead of a barbecue, residents may contribute baskets of food for a traditional basket picnic, aiming for broad participation and swift action.
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Apaech
What Shall I Teach My Child
A moral exhortation urges teaching children to value labor and truth over idleness or theft. It argues that hard work, honesty, and discipline form character and drive success, insisting knowledge is power and personal integrity guides life.
Soldiers Return and City Elections Notice in May
The 30th Division veterans are welcomed with praise and a public reception in Winston. Voters are reminded they may vote for a mayor and one councilman from each ward in the May 6 election, regardless of ward of residence. Registration closes Saturday and poll tax must be paid by May 1. Emblems and jewelry sales promote Victory symbols at Stamey’s Jewelry Store as Winston plans a soldier reception with flags and greetings.
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American Red Cross
Debarkation Hospital
Sixth Ave
18Th St
New York City
Mr. Stamey
U. S.A
States
Hudson River
U. S
Plattsburg
Old North State
France
Jerrys
New York
South Carolina
Tam
CORP
Julius C. Mills
Stamey’s
L. C. Oliver
Gilmer Bros. Co
Winston
Jitney and Ford Crash on Greensboro Road Injures Elderly Woman
A Saturday collision near Frank Ford Place left an elderly woman named Jorden in the Ford touring car seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The three abreast passing on a narrow road caused the crash, with Mrs J R Reitzel’s car parked at the roadside. Both vehicles sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Frank Ford
Jorden
J. R. Reitzel
Ford
Fights Break Out During Spaceship Race on Street
A chaotic street scene on East Washington Street ends with a man leaping onto a wagon, ejecting two men to the basement, and fleeing with his companion. Police later detain the other two men, as weeks of odd events unfold in Raleigh including elections, tanks, fires, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Gal
Deeds Not Words Prove Dean's Kidney Pills Win Local Trust
High Point residents testify to the effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and irregular function. Mrs. A G Burchfield credits the remedy with relieving back pain and stabilizing her kidneys after use. The ad notes the product costs 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co as manufacturers.
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High Point
Dean
A. G. Burchfield
Cable S1
Foster-Milbura Co
Mfrgs
Buffalo
N. Y
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Uncle Sam
Fifth Liberty Loan
J. Elwood
Gox
J. Ra Millis
Company A
C. F. Long
S.C. Clark
S. L. Davis
J. E. Kirk
G. H. Kearns
C. C. Prince
W. E. Snow
F. N. Tate
R. H. Wheeler
R. H. Walker
F. N. Pickett
J. A.austin
R. T. Amos
G. W. Denny
J. W. Harris
O. E. Mendenhall
W. J. Parker
W. H. Slane
Julius C. Smith
O. E. Kearns
R.B. Terry
Chas
L. Adams
A. S. Parker
Frank Wineskie
A. S. Caldwell
W. D. Brooks
Bascom Hoskins
Henry Harris
O. A. Kirkman
J. E. Marsh
T. —. Wrenn
Ralph Parker
A. M. Rankin
H. B. Hiatt
T. D. Gilliam
W. G. Shipman
J. H. Adams
F. J. Sizemore
Claude A. Smith
F. M. Waters
Cariright
Ossie Davis
R. R. King
Jamestown Township
W. G. Ragsdale
Deep River Township
B. A. Jordan
Robin N. Page
Page
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
Charles F. Long
BE. A. Tate
J. E. Kirkman
Exposition
Es. Town
Jamestown
Ir. Long
Long
Mart
T. F. Wrenn
Third Ward
Sam
Corporal Julius c. Mills
America
The
Review
Statute of Liberty
C. B. Hayworth
Hamilton and
Wise Streets
C. S. Grayson
Northwestern University
J. T. Ryan
Lynchburg
Wm. J. Matroni
W. L. Hepler
Fayetteville
J. W. Pike
Hart Drug Co
Concord Drug Store
Protectors Bible
Wilbur Strichland
Will Bennett
Clifford Sharp
James Barker
Mike Shiplett
Paul Hoffman
Bristowe Pitts
Yank Shields
Mike Millis
Glenn
Hunter Burgess
Randleman
Ins
Carolina
Davidson College
Hindenburg Line
J. C Jones
Chas. P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Brown Brothers Nurseries
N. Y. Ae
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