High Point City Council authorizes up to 250000 bonds for municipal building
The High Point city council passed on its second reading an ordinance allowing bond issuance up to 250000 for a municipal building and equipment. Earlier action sought 300000 but was deemed unnecessary as North Carolina law does not require legislative authority for such papers. Construction start date remains unspecified.
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High Point
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Guilford County
Legion Men Hold Enjoyable Meet
Fifty members of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion met Friday night in the chamber of commerce rooms to plan a vigorous January membership drive for High Point. A committee led by W. M. Marr was named to direct the effort with representatives from each ward to be added. The group also approved aiding U S Public Health Service patients at Biltmore with 40 sock gifts and discussed supporting a county tuberculosis hospital bond issue in Guilford.
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Andrew Jackson Post
The
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
High Point Township
W. M. Marr
J. Worth Bacon
R. E. Snow
T. Thurman Mann
United States Public Health Service
Biltmore
Legion Men
David Harris
F. R. Taylor
D. H. Parnell, Jr
Guilford
Legion
High Point Boy to Lead State College Football Team
Floyd of Fairmont to captain the 1922 North Carolina State College eleven with J E Jeague of High Point as manager. The banquet at the college dining hall announced the leadership. Floyd is a three year veteran, 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, student council president and a top lineman. Under his leadership the Wolfpack is expected to be a strong contender in the Southern Conference.
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High Point
A. G. Floyd
Fairmont
North Carolina
J. E. Jeague
Big Floyd
Wolfpack
South
Floyd
Negro Scalded at High Point Plant Tuesday
Jim Green, a black worker at the Consolidated Veneer and Panel Company plant in High Point, was badly scalded on his leg Tuesday after a fall on a wet platform near beine water. He was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
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Jim Green
Consolidated Vener and Panel Company
J. W. Sechrest and Son
Green
Thrift Contests Planned in High Point Schools
A High Point Community Service Committee plans thrift contests in city schools to reward thrift in Christmas gift making. Prizes include top honors for best gifts made with under 15 cents and an extra $5 for the best overall gift. Rules require no outside help and cost tagging.
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High Point Community Service
Postal Authorities Urge Early Christmas Mail
High Point assistant postmaster H F Cooper urges public cooperation to avoid the Christmas mail rush. A local clerk wrote a poem praising mail early, warning of congestion and delays if mailing is delayed.
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H. F. Cooper
High Point
Post Office Department
Cooper
Morris Plan Society marks fourth anniversary and policy totals
The Morris Plan Insurance Society completed its fourth year on November 30. It has issued 100 724 policies for 18 720 231 dollars, with 30 663 policies outstanding totaling 6 973 125 dollars. Capital and surplus stand at 100 000 dollars each, undivided profits reach 100 188 dollars, and 51 542 were earned in the first eleven months of 1921. The society insures loans from Morris Plan banks and companies in the United States, typically covering outstanding loans for about fifty weeks.
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Morris Plan Insurance Society
Morris Plan
United States
Reverend Whitener Moves to North Main for Interim Post
Rev. Milton A. Whitener and his family have relocated to a North Main Street residence north of the Lutheran church. They will stay there until the First Reformed parsonage is vacated. Whitener is the newly appointed pastor of the Reformed church and arrived in the city on December 1.
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Milton A. Whitener
Charity Welfare Board Formed in High Point City
High Point city council formed a welfare board to direct relief work for the ill and destitute. Members named: A. E. Tate, Miss Clara Cox, W. A. J. Idol, C. C. Muse and G. A. Kerr. Ministers said Associated Charities ceased function and urged village support for winter relief efforts.
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High Point
A. E. Tate
Clara Cox
W. A. J. Idol
C. C. Muse
G. A. Kerr
LueSu
Aden
Jorst Minsters’ Association
Associated Charities
T. D. Gilliam
W. G. Shipman
Hamilton Street
Mallory
South Hamilton
Main
Moris Street
King
Bain Avenue
Mirris
North Main
Hog Growth Pioneer H A Oakes Raises Two Large Pigs
In the city H A Oakes has dominated hog raising for years, turning 10 month old pigs into 500 and 515 pound meat. He bought two Poland China hogs at 8 weeks old from his Davidson County sister, then slaughtered them Monday. The editor also notes receiving a generous amount of pork products from Oakes.
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H. A. Oakes
Davidson County
Oakes
Large High Point municipal court docket on Monday
Twenty five arrests were made in High Point from Saturday midnight to Sunday 6 pm. The rest of 26 cases were disposed or continued by Judge Water 10.4. It was the largest docket since May. Several defendants were fined for assault and larceny. Multiple individuals faced fines and costs including West on and Davis for assault, Littlejohn for interfering with an officer, Cecil for assaulting Guyer, Smith for assault, and Weaver Spencer for larceny. Moore and Smith paid fines for an affray. Winfrey failed to appear and faced a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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High Point
Judge Royal
Marion Weston
Worth Davis
van Holshouser
Manning Littlejohn
Earl Cecil
Blane Guyer
Cecil
Rose Steelman
Sly Smith
Weaver Spencer
Robert Moore
John Smith
George Winfrey
Heavy shopping begins in the city
High Point residents have started buying Christmas gifts with stores crowded on Monday Tuesday and Saturday. Clerks worked overtime to meet demand and expect steady business for the next ten days as shoppers take advantage of early purchase opportunities.
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High Point
Fagg Convicted for Liquor Sale and Roads Sentence
Jule Fagg was found guilty of having liquor for sale and sentenced to four months on the roads by Judge Walter Royal in municipal court. He gave notice of appeal and a $300 bond was set.
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Fagg
Jule Fagg
Walter Royal
North Carolina Tops White Birth Rates in 1920 Census
Census figures show North Carolina has the nation’s highest birth rate among whites in 1920 and is among the leaders for the colored population. The report covers 28 states plus D C with a birth rate of 31.6 per thousand for whites in NC and 39.5-39.8 per thousand for colored in Washington and California.
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Washington
North Carolina
Union
Federal Bureau of the Census
California
Censsu Bureau
Rae
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Census Bureau
Bureau of Census
United States
New England
Kansas
Kentucky
High Point Chamber Aids Housing for Rent Seekers
The High Point chamber of commerce urges citizens to reveal rental locations to help match owners with workers. Secretary F. J. Sizemore has sent letters asking for available houses rooms and apartments, and several replies have enabled the chamber to secure housing for those in need.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Sizemore
High Point
Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Auto Thieves Waive Examination Here
Walter Etheridge and Van Miller two Winston Salem men charged with larceny of a local automobile waived examination when arraigned before Judge Walter Royal in municipal court. Unable to post $500 bond they were sent to Guilford jail to await Superior Court trial. They were brought to High Point from Griffin Georgia by Desk Sergeant L B Rench after arrest in Griffin.
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Walter Etheridge
van Miller
Winston-Salem
I. Coffield
Walter Royal
Guilford County
Greensboro
Etheridge
Miller
High Point
Rom Sam
L. B.rench
Griffin
Moore's Book Store Brings Books and Musical Instruments
Santa Claus Headquarters promotes Moore's Book Store offering books, musical instruments, and related items to shoppers seeking gifts and holiday novelties during the season.
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Moore’s Book Store
Santa Claus
Bruce Craven Effigy Lynched Near Columbia
New York World photos show wax effigies hung from trees near Millwood outside Columbia South Carolina including Bruce Craven Henry P Fry and C Anderson Wright. A large fiery cross and warning signs targeted African Americans while a separate placard denounced Craven Fry and Wright.
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New York
New York World
Columbia
S. C
Bruce Craven
Daily News
the World
Millwood
Henry P. Fry
C. Anderson Wright
Craven
Trinity
N. C
Ku Klux Klan
Fry
Wright
House Committee
Septemer
N.C
Bruce
Tenn
Judas Iscariot
Benedict Arnold
Large Firm Seeks to Build Factory in High Point
Secretary F J Sizemore of the High Point Chamber of Commerce received a letter Thursday from a large Illinois manufacturing firm seeking information on High Point with the aim to establish a factory here. The manager asked for freight rates from High Point to several U.S. cities as part of evaluating the move. The firm, which makes davenport and couches, cites the city’s furniture industry prominence in its interest.
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F. J. Sizemore
High Point
Building Permits Here Total $48 000
Fire Chief A B Hor ney issued building permits for High Point totaling 48000 dollars for new structures and additions. Additional permits listed include dwellings on Parkway King Street Wise Myrtle Montlieu and other properties with values from 50 to 6000 dollars plus garages barns and an addition to a dwelling.
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A. B. Horney
High Point
Walter Royal
Parkway
E. J. Phibbs
King Street
J. R. Sparks
Wildbury
W. W. Payne
Albert Hart
Shelton
Ben Davis
Thomas Holmes
Wise
B. T. Witcher
George L. Reynolds
Montlieu Avenue
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Plants for Sale
Advertisement lists pricing for cabbage plants from Dunbar Plant Farm with 100 plants at 25 cents, 1 000 at $1.75, and 5 000 plus at $1.50 per thousand. Also notes saleslady wanted at Stamey’s Jewelry Store and a farm for sale inquiry to L. Jones Box 551 Olney Ill.
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Early
Jersey
Wakefield
Dunbar
L. Jones
Olney, II
Voters in High Point Township Prepare for Bond Election
A total of 1 587 voters are registered for the special election on the Gailord county tuberculosis hospital bond proposal set for next Tuesday. Precinct tallies show third precinct leading with 384 registrants as Registrar J L Seehrst notes strong interest across the seven precincts.
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High Point Township
Gailord County
J. L. Seehrest
Elks Band Bazaar Opens Brilliantly at College and English
The Elks bazaar and fun frolic opened Monday night under a big top at College and English streets for a week of merriment. Warm weather did not hinder crowds as booths offered toothsome dainties and fancy items while a two stage mini circus featured acrobats jugglers and a free act every ten to fifteen minutes.
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College
English
Elks Bazar
Miller Sentenced on Theft Charge in Road Case
Winston Salem man Miller received a 12 month sentence on county roads after pleading guilty to larceny of H. S. Cole field’s automobile. Ethridge was convicted by a jury after a not guilty plea. The pair, arrested in Griffin Georgia with the car at a gas station, were en route to Florida for winter when jailed by High Point officers.
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Ethridge
Green van Miller
Winston-Salem
H. S. Colefield
W. E. Etheridge
Winston- Salem
Griffin
Fred Barbee Builds New Store Building
Fred Barbee a High Point business man has begun excavation for a brick store building on Rankin street fronting 75 feet by 100 feet. It will house three store rooms each about 25 by 100 feet with large plate glass fronts. The second floor will hold six apartments and three four room units. Completion is expected in a few months.
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Fred Barbee
High Point
Rankin Street
Rankin
Civil War Veterans to Attend Christmas Dinner in High Point
Confederate veterans from High Point will be guests of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at a Christmas dinner in the Presbyterian hut. The event follows a Saturday meeting at 1 30 pm at camp headquarters. Twenty four local veterans are members and all are expected to attend. Food will be plentiful and the gathering is billed as a great time together.
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High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
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Altho
Morris Plan Society
Milton Whitener
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Old North State
Commerce Body
Stamey’s Jewelry Store
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