Former High Pointer Captain Ely Denson Visits High Point
Capt Ely Denson of the United States Army, stationed at Hanolph, visited his parents in High Point then planned to report to Gettysburg Pa for duty possibly in France. He praised West Point, discussed war mobilization, Honolulu’s growth, and urged ready enlistment while urging patience for promotions.
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Ely Denson
United States Army
Hanolph
J. E. Denson
Gettysburg
France
Denson
High Point
West Point
Hgh
Seward
Texas
Capt
Deb
Uncle Sam
CIA
Tieblar Notoriey
Claude Kitchin
la Foll
Islands
Honolulu
Loyal and Patriotic Noncombatants in War Effort
The article defends loyal noncombatants whose beliefs oppose fighting, noting their equal patriotism and contributions. It highlights skilled workers, doctors, and Red Cross volunteers who support the government through time and money and argues they should not be relegated to menial tasks but trusted in higher roles, including editing a balanced newspaper.
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Red Cross
Personal and Local Notes From Greensboro Region
Community items report indictments of delivery workers, local church preaching plans, visits and births, a Merchants' Association discussion on deliveries, a fishing outing with officials, court and hospital news, and a fire response gift. Also mentions religious, military, insurance, and housing notes plus upstairs lodging at 325 S Main St.
The Sun and Moon Pass the Time of Day
A reflective piece extols nature's daily display as the sun and moon rise and set. It contrasts urban distraction with rural beauty and praises open-country life, urging appreciation of nature and freedom from modern competition.
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Hades
Tumno
Ree ee Sapeesae cs 5 1 is NG Aue out
In God’s open reach and in your eyes the message invites a bigger stronger man. The text urges inner growth and resilience as a path to personal strength.
City Council Deliberates Centennial Avenue Paving
The council debated swapping Parkway for Centennial Avenue and deferred decision tonight. Elwood Cox urged a direct library gift of 2600 dollars while county funds and city costs for street repairs were discussed. Mayor Ragan to consult property owners on proposed terms.
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Centennial Avenue
Elwood Cox
Cayggeil
Fred. N
Maig Street
Fess
Putgi
Ragan
Beloved Woman Rosella Sechrest Watson Dies in High Point
Mrs. Rosella Sechrest Watson aged about 54 died early Sunday at her East Washington street home after a long rheumatism illness. Funeral Monday at her home led by Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe with Rev. A. G. Dixon assisting. interment Oakwood cemetery. Survived by husband H L Watson and three Sechrest brothers. Watson was a lifelong resident.
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High Point
Rosella Sechrest Watson
East Washington Street
H.L Eo
Messrs
J. W
J. L
John Sechrest
Mes. Watson
Reuben F
Nancy Sechrest
Mr.Watson
Oakwood Cemetery
Woolen
Minnie A. Woolen
South Main Street
Main Street
M. E. Church
H. H. Robbins
Original Music of National Anthem Unearthed
Washington Aug 15 a recruiting official of the United States Marine Corps says Anacreon in Heaven composed by John Smith about 1770 was the original tune for the Star Spangled Banner. Frances Scott Key later set the words to that melody.
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Washington
Anacreon
Heaven
John Smith
United States Marine Corps
Maryland
Frances Scott Key
Smith
Church Property Sold for Commercial Purposes
A Wesley Memorial M. E. church committee sold the Washington Street church land to A Kirkman and others for an opera house. The buyers, Chas. Sheroff and Pickett Montgomery, were tearing down the building when the sale closed for the new building and lot. The old structure is cracked and unsafe with a dirty basement, harming community health.
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Wesley Memorial M. E
Washington Street
Kirkman
Messrs. Chas. Sheroff
Pickett
Montgomery
Our Farm Page Opens Weekly In The Review
The Review publishes a weekly Farm Page aimed at farmers live stock men dairy men and gardeners. The page covers a wide range of practical articles selected from top authorities and condensed for easy reading. It supports the Merchants Association effort to make High Point a premier market for rural friends.
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Merchants' Association
High Point
Drafts May Secure Quota After Exams This Week
The board anticipates meeting the township quota of 89 after today’s exams. Drafted soldiers hold exams through today, longer than last week, with a fuller list to appear next week.
Huff Buys Broadway Theatre and Plans Improvements
A. B. Huff of Greensboro purchases the Broadway Theatre from Frank H. Fleer and J. Lee Stone. He pledges extensive improvements and says the theatre will show the best pictures under new management. The opening is planned in the near future.
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Broadway Theatre
A. B. Huff
Greensboro
Broadway
Frank H. Fleer
J. Lee Stone
Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman Promotion
An advertisement urges readers to get this week’s Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman and notes Paul A. Stamey as agent with review office phone 275.
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RL. Loflin
Pope Benedict
Germany
C. S. Carlson
Greensboro
Saturday Evening Post
Country Gentleman
Paul A. Stamey
Fine farm land for sale near High Point
36 acres of oak pine and hickory timber land three miles from High Point along the Carolina and Yadkin River by railroad priced reasonably. Land lays level with timber value covering cost and includes three acres under cultivation. See W L Stamey at the Review office for details.
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High Point
Carolina
Yadkin River
W.L. Stamey
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Gilmer Bros. Co
Ring
Hart Drug Companies
Hart
Green Street
Baptist Church
Walter E. Rodgers
Marguerite Kirkman
Lallah Sapp
IL. Thurman Mann
Merchants’ Association
U. S
Internal Revenue
W. H. Osborne
Chas. M. Stedman
Wayland A. Cook
Gould’s Pond
Gene Parrish
H. A. Moffit
Rev. G. T. Rowe
W. A. J. Idol
the Winston Hospital
First Presbyterian
Hayworth
Mineral Springs
Mutual B and L. Association
Home Banking Co
L. M. Bodamead
The
Coast Artillery
Dodamead
DuPont Powder Works
S. Main Street
James Monroe
Gray Street
Wm.Smith
Rose
McMillan — Warren
Archdale
Springfield Church
Geo. Welker
Rufus King
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Seagraves
Studebaker
Water Department
Snow Lumber Company
Eureka Fire Hose
Beeson Hardware Co
American Electric Works
Seagraves Co
McNaughton Mfg. Co
Glamorgan Pipe & Foly Co
Gamon Meter Co
A. E. Alexander & Co
High Point Hardware Co
Southern Harness Co
J. D. Suttenfield the
Essenkasy Product Co
Dr. A. C. Jones
Morris Machine Co
National Meter Co
S. O. Peebles
Welborn Supply Co
High Point Enterprise
N.C. Public Service Company
R-G. Lassiter&Co
Anderson Christie
A. E. Taplin
Central Engine and Construction Co
T. J. Murphy
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