President McNeill Defends Fire Chief Horney in High Point
A letter from President McNeill of the North Carolina Firemen’s Association urges High Point officials to retain Fire Chief A. B. Horney, arguing politics should not govern the Fire Department. He notes Horney’s recognized competency, cites the Act Creating the Chief’s office, and warns displacement would harm the city’s protection and finances. The piece also covers local notices on Chautauqua week, Boy Scouts, and a marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horney
High Point
Swingly
St. Louis
South
McNeill
Firemen’s Association
Fire Departments
North Carolina
Fire Department
Voice of Young Shropshire Calls Out Drowning At Plant Pool
The Voice of Young Shropshire questions why a young boy drowned in a small pool at Southern Power Co. plant, with five other boys present who urged him to swim. It asks who bears responsibility for allowing youths underage in such dangerous places and notes that suits are rented and some charged for bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shropshire
Southern Power’ Co
Woodmen Unveil Monuments and Attend Services
The Woodmen lodge unveiled monuments at graves of Sovereigns J. R. Reitzel T. H. Spencer and Hiram J. Wood on Sunday afternoon with ceremonies. Members then marched to Wesley Memorial church where Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe delivered a special sermon to the camp, drawing large attendance from Woodmen and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Reitzel
T. H. Spencer
Hiram J. Wood
Wesley Memorial Church
Gilbert T. Rowe
One Hundred Cents Day Arrives in High Point
High Point prepares for One Hundred Cents Day on Saturday with hundreds traveling from nearby areas to the town of 15 000 to shop at fifty plus stores offering special value at the magic price of one dollar. Merchants Association cards will mark participating merchants while the event aims to deliver over a thousand dollars in value and boost local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Merchants’ Association
Monument to Nathaniel Greene at Battle Ground
A tall monument to Nathaniel Greene at Battle Ground rises with a horse and rider on a 10 foot pedestal, faced by a marble court and brass cannon. Built of Mt. Airy granite with copper figures and copper wording, it attracted a large crowd on Sunday as completion targets July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Greene
Battle Ground
Mt. Airy
Local Social News From High Point and Surrounds
Miss Dorothy Snow returns home from Converse College while Mr. and Mrs. James Allen come back to Oklahoma after several weeks. High Point residents travel to Oak Ridge for an institute meeting and practice. Groome Town visit by editor and remarks on Jack and Bib Davis and the Groomes. Mrs. Pollock hosts Over the Tea Cups club with bridge and prizes. Wilbur Stamey visits relatives while teaching near Wilkesboro and plans to see Dr. E. L. Stamey in Greensboro and family in Winston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard Mountain
H. A. White
Old Point
Southern Vehicle Association
White
Archdale
Helping Hand Society
Blanche Burgess
Frazier-Brown
Guilford College
Gilbert T
Trinity College
Lawrence
Paul A. Stamey
Telfair Horton
Raleigh
W.L. Stamey
Salisbury
Knights of Pythias
Geo. T. Wood
High Point
Oak Ridge
Institute
J. H. Adams
W. C. Jones
J. W. Harris
Rankin
J. J. Welch
J. R. Reitzel
Groome
Jackson Davis
Jack
Bib Davis
Rankin Street
Lelah Stewart
Greensboro
Groomes
D. M. Pollock
W. G. Shipman
J. Ed Millis
Auto crash near Penny farm injures Mrs McAnally and child
Monday night near the Penny farm a bad auto accident occurred as Mrs. W. J. McAnally and her year old child were painfully though not seriously hurt. Dr. McAnally and family were northbound, Mr. Sinclair and three companions were southbound toward High Point. The left headlight of the McAnally car was out, and the Sinclair car lights blinded by passing likely caused the collision. Dr. McAnally escaped serious injury while the Sinclair party suffered no injuries. Both cars were badly damaged with an estimated cost around 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Farm
W. J. McAnally
Mr. Sinclair
Dr. McAnally
Studebaker
Sinclair
Notable Stamey Family Reunion Honors 87th Birthday
A large gathering of Belzorah Stamey’s descendants will meet at Winston on June 13 to honor her 87th birthday. The list includes children, grandchildren, and great and great great grandchildren across multiple states and professions. A group photo will be taken for future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L.stamey
Keeley Institute
Greensboro
Forney Stamey
Payette
Idaho
J. Lee Stamey
Sumas
Washington
Sarah Dodson
Pilot Mountain
Freil Brannock
Montana
J. T. Herrin
Winston
Grandma Stamey
Belzorah Stamey
High Point
W. L. Stamey
J. L. Kirkman
J. F. Hoffman
Edith Josephine
Ivey Smith
The 23rd Psalm and the Auto
A humorous rewritten psalm parodies the verse by detailing car trouble and roadside misfortune. It reimagines biblical images as vehicle woes including towing, flat tires, patches, and radiator issues, concluding with a tongue in cheek fate of dwelling in a bug house forever.
Bryan resigns as Secretary of State in Wilson cabinet
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigned Tuesday over Wilson administration policy toward Germany. President Wilson accepted the resignation and the cabinet approved it. Acting Secretary Robert Lansing was named to sign the note to Germany sent to Berlin yesterday. Bryan, a three time Democratic presidential candidate and author of nearly thirty peace treaties, returned to private life on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Robert Lansing
Berlin
Bryan
United States
Jamestown Exercises and School
Jamestown High School held graduation Friday evening with six graduates Recipients were Vivian Hayworth Nettie Groome Rennie Gibbons Berta Cook Hugh Williard and Van Wheeler diplomas were presented by Prof E J Coletrane Supt Thornwell Haynes of High Point gave the address Work has begun on a new Jamestown High School building expected to be ready for the fall term About $24000 is allocated for the new structure which will be built about a quarter mile from the old site on surrounding land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown High School
E. J.coletrane
Thornwell Haynes
High Point
Vivian Hayworth
Nettie Groome
Rennie Gobbons
Berta Cook
Hugh Williard
van Wheeler
Subscriptions Paid Honor Roll Update
Subscriptions paid since the last report include C. L. Cecil T. A. Cubit Emeline Taylor W. E. Kennedy A. B. Cook and J. L. Skeen. The note urges others to join the honor roll this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Cecil
T. A. Cubit
Emeline Taylor
W. E. Kennedy
A. B .Cook
J. L. Skeen
War Service Medals Relic Shown by Chas Reith
Chas Reith displayed to the editor a war relic from his father a colored pennant bearing two attached medals. One ribbon in old gold and red marks Baden Germany the other in black white and red for the German Empire. A bar shows the dates 1870 1871 for the Franco Prussian war and the medal carries fitting wording and a large W for William the Great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Reith
Baden
Germany
German Empire
William
The Difference in Card Games for Men and Women
A writer questions unequal treatment of men and women at social events over card games. He notes men face strict penalties for gambling while women face none, asking why the law treats similar games differently and urging consistent interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Bill Simpson
Cemetery Woods
High Point Controversy Over Sabbath Pigeon Race Ban
A letter argues against racing carrier pigeons on the Sabbath in High Point, comparing it to horse races and endurance tests. The author urges enforcement of the law impartially, asserting no special protection for any group and calling attention to public betting on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Daniels Refutes Naval Secretary Resignation Rumors
Washington June 9. Secretay of Navy Daniels denied rumors he would resign or leave the cabinet. He said the President’s note is proper and the country will back him. Nine cabinet members support the President, while Daniels aligned with Bryan on the note’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Bryan
Navy
Fire engine house destroyed by fire at Georgetown Erie
Fire of unknown origin consumed the Erie Fire Company engine house at Georgetown New York. Both engines and other apparatus were burned. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Fire Company
Georgetown
N. Y
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James
N. C., Firemen’s Association
A. B. Horney
Fraternally Yours
Jas. L. McNett, Pres. N.C. Firemen’s Association
Barnes
C. C. James
Frank Barnes
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Trinity
Peacock Hotel
Boy Scouts
Mable Stuart
Fred J. Cox
Thomasville
Why Not
Cox
Ford Motor Co
Young Shropshire
Dorothy Snow
Converse College
James Allen
Oklahoma
Dr. W. J. McAnally
Carson Sinclair
Jamestown
Gastonia
Sampson County
Elaine
Sat
Moffitt Furnishing Co
High Point, N. C
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