Fire destroys High Point Show Case Works and surrounding homes
A major blaze early Tuesday leveled the High Point Show Case Works, owned by Frank Gurley, valued at $11,000, plus the two story Kirkman brick building and household effects of John Squires. Fire damaged the Huffman and Howell homes. wind and flying embers scattered debris across the city. Gurley, uninsured, attributed the loss to divine will and pledged to rebuild or redefine his work as part of a larger spiritual lesson.
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High Point
Show Case
Frank Gurley
O. A. Kirkman
John Squires
George Sink
Lloyd Warren
A. C. Huffman
Lee Howell
Gurley
Huffman
Flying Fire
Lord Jesus Christ
Gurney
Red Cross Attraction Promises Laughs at Elliott Lecture
Don’t miss Elliott’s humorous lecture tomorrow night at the auditorium. Admission 50c and 25c, with proceeds for Red Cross. Only a few seats left. buy now at local drug stores.
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Elliott
Benefit of Red Cross
Constable Candidate George J. James Seeks Democratic Primary
George J. James announces his bid for township constable in the Democratic Primary. He says he is in the race to win and trusts friends to stand by him, promising to work hard if elected.
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George J. James
Sood
Market Opening Teaser From WM. C. McIntire’s Market
A High Point market owner promises a pleasant surprise on opening day with an appeal directed at ladies. The notice hints at a forthcoming announcement and invites interest in WM. C. McIntire’s Market.
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WM. C. McIntire
Bankers In Session 1
Elwood Cox departed Monday night for Hot Springs Arkansas to attend a meeting of the American Bankers Association. Cox is president of the National Bank section of the organization which has 18 000 members. Send The Review to the soldiers.
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Elwood Cox
Hot Springs
Ars
American Bankers’ Association
Cox
National Bank
Memorial Day Parade by Confederate Veterans Plans
Local Confederate veterans organized a Memorial Day parade to the cemetery with graves decorated by flowers. The procession forms at South Main Street School at 2 30 p m led by a band, marshals, city officials, and youth groups including Daughters of the Confederacy and Children of the Confederacy.
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South Main Street
I. Irvin Paylor
F. N. Tate
J W. Harris
C. E Mendenhall
Odell Peacock
Liberty
Katherine Harmon
Grney Briggs
Columbia
Unicle Sam
Camp
A. H. Samuels
Nancy Carr Terry
Carter Farriss
B. Terry
Robert Morrow
Zillah Smith
Irvin Paylor
Q. E. Mendenhall
High Point
Tom Woods
Children of the Confederacy
Red Cross
Elm Street
Send The Review to Your Soldier Buy The Review
The notice offers sending The Review to any U S soldier worldwide for 75 cents, with the paper mailed to the recipient and the sender covering all expenses. It states previous subscriptions increased after a similar appeal and urges readers with relatives in the service to subscribe now.
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United States
Sam
Summer millinery and dress fashions advertised citywide
Beavans' hosts Saturday specials on new spring and summer dresses waists and hats. Moffitt Furnishing Co promotes attractive summer millinery at new prices. Lashmit offers shoes oxfords and pumps with tailored fit. The Atlantic Store Inc announces further reductions in a going out of business sale. Welborn Furniture Co touts summer furniture. Efird highlights spring footwear slippers and dresses in space today. Gilmer Bros Co features ladies silk dresses in space today.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Beavans
Loflin
Paschals
W. Broad
Lashmit
Atlantic Store, Inc
Efird
Gilmer Bros. Co
We Must Win The War Farmers Must Support The U S
Herbert Quick editor of Farm and Fireside urges maximal home front effort to defeat Germany. He calls on farmers to raise food supply, increase labor, and donate to the treasury, stressing Uncle Sam’s demand this summer and the nation’s survival in history.
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Herbert Quick
Farm and Fireside
Europe
Germany
United States
Sam
Union Services Here At First Baptist Church
Dr J J Wicker will conduct a two week union meeting at the First Baptist church. City ministers solicited accounts for broad outreach. Army recruiting offices will be at the post office from May 14 to 16 to receive recruits.
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J. J. Wicker
First Baptist Church
Army
Unloaded pistol injures Craven family child in accident
Percy E Fx aged 20 caused serious wounds to 13 year old Ivescraven with an empty pistol at the Craven home on Monday night. An operation was performed and the child has a fighting chance to live.
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Percy E Fx
Ivescraven
Craven Home
High Point Schools Credit Surges in Thrift Drive
The High Point schools report a credit balance of 2541 dollars from the Thrift and War Stamp campaign raised last Saturday night. The total is more than four times the expected allotment and critics say the effort shows no sign of slowing.
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High Point
Death of W I Underwood Patriot editor in McLeansville
W I Underwood longtime editor of the Greensboro Patriot died Friday at 4 30 am at his McLeansville home after a four year battle with tuberculosis. He previously edited the Charlotte Chronicle and later served as advertising and office manager for Greensboro Life and Insurance. He returned to run the Patriot until ill health prevented further work.
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W. I. Underwood
Greensboro Patriot
McLeansville
Mr. Underwood
Underwood
Greensboro
Patriot
Charlotte
J. P. Caldwell
Charlotte Chronicle
Charlotte Observer Company
Green
Greensboro Life and Insurance Company
Barber
Mike Says Poem By Me In The Mail Is Soon Told
The boss notes that an ad in the mail is soon turned away but a paper ad is correct. He suggests more truth than poetry in the message.
Every Real Man's Pledge Inspires Home Front Efforts
The message declares that Americans must win the war by personal resolve to work, save, sacrifice, and endure, keeping business strong to aid the nation. It frames individual effort as pivotal to the war effort and national success.
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America
Newspaper Subscriptions Offer for Two Papers
The Review and the Progressive Farmer offer one year for 25 dollars, with a savings highlighted and a quick action prompt to seize the deal.
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Review
Progressive Farmer
Condemnation Planned for Jarrell Hotel in City
City council moved to condemn the Jarrell hotel on South Main and West High streets. Fire Chief Horney led a committee that faced tenants and future plans as the aging structure, dating from the 1850s, was deemed a fire trap and unsafe under state law.
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Horney
Jarrell
Main Arm
West High Streets
Dyer Sogareta
Offenders Targeted as Officers Chase Reckless Auto Violations
Police pursue motorists who ignore arrest orders and drive dangerously. Reports say some autos carry only one light or a single numbered plate and may mirror other vehicles.
High Point notices and local events mix of personal notes
A compilation of local notices mentions Mother's Day May 17 orchestra benefit, community praises for the High Point Orchestra, and fundraisers. It notes civic figures attending a Rotary Club luncheon, evangelist J J Wicker’s strong church turnout, and upcoming meetings at the Commercial Club. It also cites Ku Klux Klan activity in Birmingham and selectmen enlisted for Camp Jackson.
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High Point Orchestra
Ku Klux Clan
Birmingham
W. P. Ragan
F. N. Tate
C. F Long
Greensboro Country Club
Frank Millholland
National Rotary Club
J. J Wicker
First Baptist Church
Carter Dalton
Liberty Loan Battalion
Commercial Club
High Point
Camp Jackson
B.B. Tate
J. R. Young
Odd Fellows
Wilmington
What Must We Do to Be Saved Moreness in Wartime
A wartime appeal urges Americans to respond to the cry What Must We Do to Be Saved by pursuing production over mere conservation. It argues for practical planting, sharing resources, and greater national effort to feed and equip the front lines, warning that lessness slows relief while moreness speeds victory.
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Macedonia
Kingdom of Heaven
Caesar
Alexander
Peter the Great
U. S.A
Berlin
Uncle Sam
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Lessness
Moreness
France
Doings of City Council Tuesday Night
Finances prevent tower work on East Russell street hill and macadam on Steele street. Vehicles and machinery cannot use macadam streets. Thos. Carrick damage claim settled at $1,000. Fire alarm tapper to be installed at Walter Hopler home. Transfer men seek higher prices. Meat market license for Wm. C. McIntire postponed to next meeting.
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Russell Street
Steele
Carrick
Walter Hopler
Northside Fire Department
Wm. C. McIntire
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