Nine year old killed by shifting engine in Asheboro yard
A nine year old, Earle Sarle Nichols, was fatally mangled when he jumped from a train into a shifting engine near the Bellemont hotel in Asheboro. Companion Joan Mason narrowly escaped. The body was taken to J. W. Sechrest & Son for burial. Lafayette Lambert died earlier at the same spot. Funeral services for Nichols were held at the Grimes Street home, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Sarle Nichols
Grimes Street
A. W. Claxon
Oakwood
Death of Earnest Nicholson Carer
A vague notice records the death of Earnest Nicholson on August 14 on the Southern Way. The brief memorial recalls a beloved spouse and hopes for eternal peace in a future land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Nichols
Earnest Nicholson
Deaths of Mrs Lucy Rayle and Mrs Sarah Oakley
Death claims aged residents Sunday morning at the home of her son Charles Stone near the city. Mrs Lucy Rayle died in her 83rd year and was grandmother to Mrs E P Jacobs and R H Norman. Funeral held 10 AM Monday from the residence conducted by Rev P Coble. Remains interred in the local cemetery. Mrs Sarah Oakley died Friday night in her 64th year suffering pellagra. Surviving are two sons J R of Mt Airy and J M of High Point, two daughters Mrs C M Taylor and Mrs Mary Sechrest. Funeral held with Rev Geo Walker officiating. remains interred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stone
Lucy Rayle
E. P. Jacobs
R. H Norman
P. Coble
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Oakley
J.R
Mt. Airy
J. M
High Point
C. M. Taylor
Mary Sechrest
Geo Walker
Bride dies of infantile paralysis in Greensboro
Mrs. C P Chapin a bride six months died yesterday in Greensboro from infantile paralysis. Also reported are deaths and local incidents including Mrs Sallie Taylor near Abbott's Creek and a yard engine accident injuring a man named Lee Meredith, with commentary on editor Keener's vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Chapin
Greensboro
Sallie Taylor
Abbott's Creek -Church
George A. Matton
Alter Pines
Matton
Keener
W. H. Gurley
Eeer
Lee Meredith
Cpt Pee At Wee
Umbrella Returned Thoughtful Plea From Stamey
W. L. Stamey asks the bearer of his missing black silk umbrella, taken last month from the Rose theater, to return it as a birthday gift. damage to the handle is noted and the owner hopes for its prompt return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Theater
W. L. Stamey
Foolish Dangerous Driving At Broadside Garage Incident
A Greensboro car owner sparked a fire by testing a gas gauge with a match at High Motor Co on East Washington. Gurney Hill used a fire extinguisher as flames spread along a rusting gas hose. Experts warn explosions could have killed several. Earlier a Ford driver nearly hit store guests, blamed on carelessness and failure to signal. The writer later used the emergency brake to avoid an accident, noting the perils of inexperienced motorists with eight women and children aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Motor Co
East
Washington
Gurney
Hill
Greensboro
Tunin
Trip to Moore's Springs water praised by editor party
The article praises Will Moore's Springs as a healthful retreat with new roof and painted hotel, camp houses, and abundant hot mineral water. It notes visitors including High Pointers and editor who swore by the water, with W. W. Idol and Co. as Moore's Springs water agents in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore's
W. L. Smith
Will Moore
W. W. Idol and Co
Moore
High Point
Gasoline Confused With Mineral Water at Office
The editor keeps Moore's Springs Mineral water and a gasoline bottle near the water basin. A friend, mistaking the gasoline for water, swallowed a mouthful before recognizing the mistake. He recovered after gargling with the real beverage and smoking a cigar. A theft at Mrs. Henley's home occurred Friday morning, and Pat Brooks, the painter, returned after seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Will
F. A. Henley
Rorth Main
Bonds Carry with Majority of Five in Local Vote
The $50 000 bond issue carried Tuesday with a 25 vote margin among 1042 eligible voters. Bonds supported by energetic volunteers won despite doubts as polls closed, with ward supporters in the first and second wards delivering the needed majority.
Fifty Thousand Plunks On Honk Streets Song
A fragment mentions a noisy parade or street scene with bands and honking. The era tone hints at a lively civic or entertainment event described in passing.</analysis>
Systematic street repairs after bonds pass
The speaker urges phased street fixing to avoid mud and dust spreading to done sections. They trust city officials to protect residents and insist on doing the job right, even if some blocks oppose improvements.
A Spirit of Co operation in City Bond Lesson
The piece argues that city bond issues succeeded through broad cooperation among groups and keeping promises. It urges administrations to earn public confidence by honest action and using bond funds where most needed, noting the election result reflects collective influence rather than a single winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belove
Big roads celebration set for September 6 pull
A city-wide push marks a good roads celebration on September 6. A gold ring with a snake design and white sapphire setting is lost and a reward is offered for its return to the Review office.
Local notes on community events and moves in High Point
Personal notices from High Point columns include Harmons at fastéy, families visiting from Morganton and Greensboro, church happenings with Rev Clarke arriving, Mrs Seyars resigning, infantile paralysis cases in Cabarrus, and local moves such as Elmer Shields joining Allen Bros. in Greensboro. Also reported are a missing pocket book, a rock party, and officers capturing whiskey near Freeman's Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Davis
Davis
Atlanta
W. G. Burnett
W.T. Parker
Rock
Marjorie Cottam
Norfolk
W. G. Matton
Richmond
Hamilton Street
Claude C. Barvee
Chas. Scarratt
Charlotte
A. M. Rankin
Reidsville
High Point
R. c. Seyars
Guilford's Good Roads Day Plans For September Six
Plans for Guilford Good Roads Day celebrate the Greensboro High Point concrete highway opening. Committees named for entertainment publicity finance marshals and speakers. Officials expect a $1000 total cost with joint county city funding and a September 6 event at the Central Carolina fair grounds with speeches balloon ascension and a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Guilford
Greensboro
High Point
Central Olina Fair Grounds
Uoon
C._C. Hudson
M.robins
Garland Daniel
C. Clark
J.C. Clark
Latham
J. P. Rawley
W. L. Stamey
Point
Col
al Fairbrother
Earl Godby
The
Gibsonville News
W. E Underwood
Charles W. Gold
E. P. Wharton
R. D. Douglas
J.S. Oettinger
A. B. High
Fred N
Tate
L Emarsh
L. Davis
George Wood
E. AV. Freesex
W.C. ‘Boren
Edwood’ Cox
A. Li. Brooks
C. M. Vanstory
Peeyeier Darett
S. C. Clark
R. B.” Terry
A. E. Tate
J. H. Adams
Chamber of Commerces
County Board of Commissioners
W. C. Boren
W. C. Jones
County Board
Messrs
J. Elwood Cox
A. L. Brooks
Fred N. Tate
J. BE. Marsh
W. Freeze
J. R. Oettinger
M. Robins
A. B.high
Greenaboro
S.C. Clark
L. Stamey
Earle Godbey
J. B. Latham
W. J. Underwood
J. W. Harris
C. M.wanstory
C. C. Hudson
SC. Clark
R. B. Terry
H. A. Millis
J. B. Adams
J.J. Farriss
J. W Harriss
New Substation Opens at Dowdy’s Store
A new mail substation will open at Dowdy’s Store near Pickett Cotton Mills on Sept. 15 with W H Dowdy as postmaster. Stations at Mechanicsville and Silman’s store already operate, offering stamps money orders and registration. The silk mill settlement in East High Point will gain a station, giving each city section the same service as the north south and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowdy
Ear Pickett Cotton Mills
W.H. Dowdy
Mechanicsville
Silman’s
East High Point
City Brown Brothers Open Hardwood Lumber Business
New Enterprise for City Brown Brothers of Asheboro has moved here and opened a hardwood lumber operation with offices in the Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. building. They are experienced men and the community welcomes them to High Point with well wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Brothers
Asheboro
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
High Point
Barbershop Improvement Creates Pleasing Local Parlor
Holder and Moser now run one of the prettiest barber shops in the state. Interior work includes a rear balcony, artistic nails, and reproductions of art and music. Fixtures are top quality and sanitary. Owners are ready to serve patrons.
Deep River Church News and Upcoming Meetings
Mrs Valeria Mebane returned to Greensboro with a newborn girl after visiting her mother Mrs Mary White. Miss Bessie Field of Greensboro to lead meetings at Deep River Friends Church next Sunday with other ministers. Miss Eugene Thornton and Miss Eva Gosset married at Guilford College. Miss Emma Foster and Gordy Foster stayed with grandma Mrs Sarah F Foster. E H Anderson to discuss cover crops at a Deep River Church meeting next Saturday at 8 PM with an expert present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeria Mebane
Mary White
Greensboro
Emma Foster
Gordy Foster
Randolph ‘County
Sarah F. Foster
E. H. Anderson
Deep River Church
What’s Your Hurry in the Quiet Station Theme
A poem-like dispatch critiques haste and ambition. It contrasts rushed life with a tranquil destination, urging neighborly exchanges and slowing down to share moments. The piece references a committee report and the idea of a peaceful village at last.
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Iad
Earle
Nichols Imps
Traian
Amd
C. and
Harmon
Fa Stéy
Sever
We Herris
Gilbert T. Rowé
Gore County
A. Snow
Jene Moore
Morganton
Salis
Wagadhtch
Elmer Shields
Allen Bros
Washington’ Street
Guilford County
Main
Centennial Avenue
Dowdy's
Brother
Gnanck
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