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Newspaper

The Review

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

8

Education Advocate Urges Cuts in Luxuries for Schools

Trinity No. 1 News highlights United States Commissioner of Education urging Americans to reduce spending on luxuries to fund education. He questions national outlays of under 1 billion dollars for education versus over 22 billion for nonessential goods, urging popular education, roads, reforestation, and city reconstruction as priorities. He notes resistance from luxury producers to losing markets.

Trinity No. 1 United States America Avis

Eight Convicts Make An Escape From County Home

Roby Hedgecock of High Point was among eight convicts who escaped Friday morning by removing part of their cage floor at the county home three miles east of Greensboro. The escape occurred about 1 o clock and prompted alerts to Sheriff Stafford and Greensboro and High Point police. Four prisoners remained to notify the superintendent. The named escapees include Jim Lumkin Clyde Lewis Fred Crouse Vance McGee William Miller J R Parker and Lewis Lee.

Roby Hedgecock High Point Greensboro Stafford Greensboor Jim Lumkin Clyde Lewis Fred Crouse Vance McGee William Miller J. R. Parker Lewis Lee

Humane Society meeting reports past year's work

The High Point Humane Society annual meeting in the chamber of commerce building reviewed investigations and a majority of prosecutions and convictions. Feed was supplied to several animals and some beasts were killed during the year, with routine business and new matters discussed. A stall maintenance issue for horses and mules led to the appointment of a special committee.

High Point Humane Society Chamber of Commerce Humane__ society Spe

Humane society plans efficiency study and new officer

The Humane Society will form a committee to investigate and report at the next meeting. Discussion covered taxing dogs to curb low quality animals and end cruel tying. They added a part time policeman for investigations and urged higher air rifle licensing and stricter bird protection enforcement. Mrs. Soyars thanked High Point police for cooperation.

Ciate Humane Humane Society W. L. Stamey R. C. Soyars The High Point

Route 4 News and Local Happenings Reflections

Mrs MARY CLODFELTER reports D E Clodfelter cut his hand badly but treatment stopped the bleeding and he is recovering. W L Stamey is urged for High Point mayor with praise for uplift efforts. Rain damaged gardens but warmth forecasts a good fruit crop. Jacob Mock returned from the mountains with pork potatoes and apples to sell. An erg hunt is planned at Caamen church next Monday. Wallburg Baptist church holds first Sunday in April meetings. Neighbors visited Faviette McGee last Sunday evening. Easter Sunday cemetery services draw interest. The writer and husband regret not being home recently.

W. L. Stamey High Point Mr. Stamey Jacob Mock Caamen Church Wallburg Baptist Church R. M. Clodfelter Charlie Cook Samuel* White Faviette McGee

Sta mey and Smith Visit Prompt Return Call

Sunday visit from Mr and Mrs W L Stamey and Mr and Mrs Smith of High Point ends with invitation to return when they are home.

W. L. Stamey

Trinity News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Mr Lewis Jones is listed as sick. Willard and Tom Briles of Orange county visited family. Mrs Berta Briles of Star spent the weekend with relatives and attended Mt Pleasent Sunday School. Troy Parrish and Miss Pearl Kearns of Mt Shepherd spent Sunday with Olivie Johnson. Gilead services Sunday are unnamed. Mollie Croker recovering from illness. Flint Hill school ends March 19 with exercises. Bert Goins to move family to Kelly Wall place. Walter Hill bought his former house. Homer Spencer buys a new Ford. Lewis Spencer will add another store at Jarrel stand. Ira Kennedy and daughter Annie Les visited Asheboro. E T Miller attended singing at St Pleasant. Vernon church remodeling planned.

Trinity News Lewis Jones Willard Tom Briles Orange County Berta Briles Star Mt. Pleasent Troy Parrish Miss Pearl Kearns Mt. Shepherd Olivie Johnson Gilead Sun Liberty Hall Mollie Croker Flint Hill Bert Goins Kelly Wall Walter Hill Homer Spencer Lewis Spencer Jarrel Ca~Taway Ira Kennedy Annie Les Asheboro E. T. Miller St. Pleasant Sunday Vernon Church

Trin ity News Deaths and Local Movements Roundup

Mr George A Thompson of Thomasville died last Thursday and was buried by his first wife with attendees from Jacksonville Onslow County Raleigh and Fair View. Rev Wobsley preached at the high school. Residents prepare to plow and tend spring fields as water from Johnson spring is restored for use.

Trinity News George A."thompson, Woo Thomasville Walter Thompson Jacksonville Onslow County Pearcy Bullard Raleigh Benson Parham North Main Colin Crawford Fair View George Thompson Nan Farriss High Point Wobsley Lyndale Mary Hogan Wesley Welborn Johnson Rebecca Parish Lansdowne Raytland Payne Wilmington

Road Opens Linking High Point and Archdale Village

The new road from High Point to Archdale is open for the public and praised as a fine route. Students chaperoned by Prof. Carrington from Trinity High School, plus local workers Dave White, Bowman, and Wade Leach, are mentioned in the district update.

Carrington Trinity High School High Point Archdale Dave White Gold Hill Trinity Bowman South Trinity Wade Leach

Local Social Notes and Easter Holiday Visitors

Mrs. W. A. Bass left Monday for Charlotte to visit Mr. Bass' sister. Mrs. H. W. McCain returns from Waxhaw with daughter Alma Virginia and sister Miss Faye Cunningham. Miss Grace Hicks of Spencer visits, with Miss Pauline Hicks. College girls heading home for Easter include Lugie Sherrod Lucy Neal Carr and Stella Norman from Fassifern school near Asheville. Rev. W. A. Lambeth returns from Nashville and Atlanta. Stamey's Jewelry Store offers standard watches at low prices.

H. W. McCain Waxhaw Alma Virginia Faye Cunningham High Point LugJle Sherrod Lucy Neal Carr Stella Norman Fassifern School Asheville

Ownership Statement for The Review High Point April 1 1921

Notarized 1921 ownership declaration for The Review of High Point North Carolina. W L Stamey declares ownership with publisher Stamey Printing House editor and managing editor named, no bondholders or security holders listed, sworn April 1 1921.

Congress High Point N. C North Carolina Guilford W. L. Stamey Stamey Printing House Paul A. Stamey P. A

Stamey for Mayor Submits Facts About Candidacy

W L Stamey, candidate for mayor in High Point, submits biographical facts. He lists religion, independence, affiliations with clubs, business holdings including The High Point Review and Stamey Printing House, ownerships in North State Telephone Co and others, bank deposits, and memberships in fraternal orders. He credits himself with initiating the free school book system, cemetery beautification, and city playgrounds, and supports better streets, water and sewerage, schools, and lighting. He condemns attacks on High Point’s good name and pledges progress and good government.

Wesley Memorial M. E. Church Commercial Club Kiwanis Club Elks’ ‘Club Moose Club High Point Review and Stamey Printing House Stamey’s Jewelry Store North State Telephone Co Dixie Veneer & Panel Co Commercial National Bank and Home Banking Co Wachovia Bank & Trust Co Mutual Perpetual and Piedmont Jr. Order Red Men Woodmen Moose Elks Knights of Pythias Knights of the Maccabees High Point

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Meeting of Humane Society Mary Clodfelter D. E. Clodfelter George Clinard C. C. Smith Joe Hine Chester Matsheer Dean Bargain House North Main and English Streets N. Main and English St Grace Hicks Spencer Pauline Hicks W. A. Lambeth Nashville Tenn Atlanta Stamey the High Point Review U. S North Main St Danville Brunswick High Point Perpetual Building Building and Loan Association and L
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