Tragic Blast Kills W L Kivett and Son Burns Near High Point
A fatal dynamite explosion on a Guilford County farm killed 49 year old W L Kivett and his ten year old son Burns. A negro hand found the scene, and officials disclosed a theory that a crow bar struck a detonator causing the sticks to detonate. The family, church community and local press mourn a devastating accident.
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High Point
W. L. Kivett
Burns
Papa
Mama
Mother Earth
Mr. Kivett
Kivett
Saline
Mae2ia
Geodya
Pauline
Richard
William
Pearl
Guilford County
First Baptist Church
Messers
Rankin
Grayson
Jones
Osborne
Clinard
Herbert Fields
William and
Dewey Dodamead
Richard Teague
Wilson
Pickett
Dodamead
Beeson
Petty
Chappell
Muse
Sears
Tate
Shelton
Smith
Idol
M. P. Church
Dixon
M. P
Claxon
A. Cecil
J. M. Hilliard
Eller
the Baptist Church
Greensboro
Claxon Tod
J. A. Campbell
Buie’s Creek Academy
de Ceased
Red Man District Meeting Planned with Notable Guests
The Red Men district meet November 6 in a two session event with morning and afternoon programs. Dallas Zolli coffers greet visitors while B A Simpson of Greensboro delivers the welcome. Notables include Gov. Cole L. Blease and Great Officers from North Carolina in a full day of reports, songs, and remarks.
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Dallas Zollicoffer
B. A. Simpson
Greensboro
Sachem
Stamey
Prophet Herndon
Sagamore Hughes
Graham
Sachem Henderson
New Bern
D. M. Weatherly
Franklinville
Sannap Blackwood
W. L. Stamey
Fred N. Tate
Fred Tesh
Spray
Altamahaw
High Point
Winston-Salem
Reidsville
Mt. Airy
Revolution
Ramseur
Gibsonville
Bowlee
Burlington
Haw River
Lexington
Troy
Lyceum Night Opens With L A C Orchestra and Quartet
The L A C orchestra and singing quartet opened the Lyceum course at the Auditorium Tuesday night to a crowded audience. A splendid program was rendered and the crowd left pleased.
Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus to Visit High Point
City posters announce the Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus will exhibit in High Point on Friday November 5th. The show promises trained wild animals and reflects the renowned German circus lineage led from Hamburg.
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Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace
High Point
Carl Hagenbeck
Hamburg
Germany
Funeral for Father and Son Amid Thousands of Friends
A closing prayer was offered by Dr. Claxon as the remains of both father and son were laid to rest in the local cemetery. Their graves were adorned with garlands of flowers and attended by thousands of mourners.
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Claxon
High Point plans cleaner fronts through youth gardening program
Miss Ethie Gowans of the National Bureau of Education spoke to a large audience on training children to turn waste places into beautified, productive spaces. Mayor Tate and Councilmen Davis and Smith endorsed the plan as a dollars‑and‑cents benefit to youths, with Ada Blair to be hired for 640 dollars and city officials pledging support.
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Ethie Gowans
National Bureau of Education
Cizens
Tate
Davis
Smith
High Point
Gowans
High Point Rifles Sail For Raleigh In Drill Contest
Local Military Company M the High Point Rifles left Tuesday night for Raleigh to compete for prizes in the drills. They carried home high honors from Morehead City and feel confident of another win.
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High Point Rifles
Raleigh
Morehead City
High Point Company Wins First Prize in Drill Show
The High Point company won first prize of $100 for best drilled company and earned a special mention for best appearance. Wet grounds led to the cancellation of special drills, but Capt. Dallas Zollicoffer, officers and the city are praised for the team’s showing.
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High Point Company
High Point
Dallas Zollicoffer
Military Carnival and Ball Planned by Local Company
Soldiers will celebrate October 29 at the armory on East Washington Street with an indoor carnival and military ball to help defray company expenses.
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East Washington Street
Miss Clara Harmon Ed ward Willis Wed in Quaker Ceremony
Last evening at the Friends church Miss Clara Harmon and Edward K Willis of Washington NC were united in marriage by Rev L W McFarland. The ceremony was a beautiful Quaker wedding attended by many friends. An extended notice follows later due to early press deadline.
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Friends Church
Clara Harmon
Edward K. Willis
Washington, NC
L. W. McFarland
High Point Boy Wins Top Awards at Central Carolina Fair
Thos. E. Dodamead of High Point won first premiums in all submitted works at the Central Carolina Fair including water color figure painting oil color landscape and pen and ink drawing. The young artist is gaining recognition in the art world.
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Central Carolina
Thos. E. Dodamead
Watch High Point Grow Baby Boy Born to Tomlinsons
Stork brings a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hinshaw announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home.
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Stork
C. F.tomlinson
J. C. Hinshaw
Local Notes and Personal News From Town
A collection of happenings includes Oct 28 auction plans for horses and Oct 27 district meeting of Jr. O U A M in Asheboro. Visits by Crouch of Charlottesville, Mrs. Fisher of Southport, and Mrs. Burns family. November State Sunday School convention in Salisbury with High Point delegation. Community events include church prayer week, building activity, and social gatherings with Gamma Zeta Club and Priscillas. A local automobile trip, marriages, and business updates accompany social notes.
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Asheboro
Crouch
Charlottesville
Lutheran Church
C. H. Fisher
Southport
Harmon
A. L. Burns
Jordan
Greensboro
Juanita Hammer
Eton College
Salisbury
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Flora, Payne
Cyrus Davis
J. L. Kirkman
Steele Street
C. M. Callahan
Daisy White
J. M. Hilliard
Geo. A. Matton, Jr
Gamma Zeta Club
Hubert C. Fields
C. M. Roser
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ridgely
J. Elwood Cox
Battle Creek
Mich
Mr. Cox
Havana
Cuba
Local merchants feature ads and upcoming events
Merchants H A Moffitt discusses shoes and merchandise in today's ad space. Woods Dry Goods Co announces an interesting week long announcement. Allen's Department Store presents a trade talk in today's card. Leonard Beavans-Stamey Co introduces new suits and coats with prices. Gilmer Bros. Specialty Store runs a full page on specials. Broadway Theatre lists two films for Thursday and Friday plus the serial The Broken Coin. Hart Drug Co outlines garment care tips and flags an auction sale of horses and mares on Oct 28.
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H. A. Moffitt
Woods Dry Goods Co
Allen's Department Store
Leonard Beavans-Stamey Co
Gilmer Bros. Specialty Store
Broadway Theatre
Hart Drug Co
Bell in Temple of Justice Rings Loudly on Jordan Street
Friday night the fire alarm bell atop the temple of justice on Jordan Street rang out, then fell silent for minutes as strokes continued in erratic patterns. A grounded wire caused the bell to misbehave, disrupting the usual precise response to the switch behind the glass.
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Temple of Justice
Jordan Street
Revival Services Fuel Strong City Spiritual Awakening
Revival services at city churches over the past ten days draw large crowds and show increasing interest among saved and unsaved. Pastors preach forcefully and core truths take root, as church workers commit to expanded efforts for the Christian faith.
Primitive Baptist Church Construction Starts on Summit Avenue
Chinreht Work begins on a new Primitive Baptist church on Summit Avenue, marking start of a local religious building project.
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New Primitive Baptist Church
Summit Avenue
Skating and Bicycle Mishaps Leave Several Punches
Miss Helen Reynolds broke her left arm while skating on Thursday. Little Miss Dorothy Hoskins also fractured an arm in a fall on Friday. Tab Greene fell from his bicycle this morning and broke his collar bone.
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Helen Reynolds
Dorothy Hoskins
Tab. Greene
Friend of Dumb Animals Speaker Nov 5 8 PM
Guy Richardson editor of Our Dumb Animals speaks on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the auditorium. On Nov 6 he addresses the Woman's Club at the Manufacturer's Club en route to the national convention.
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Guy* Richardson
Manufacturer's Club
High Point factories near normal as trade improves
Factories in High Point are operating nearly normally and expanding into new markets from northern states. If old Southern trade recovers, business should rise above normal levels.
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High Point
Washington
Big Auction Sale Near City With Free Dinner and Prizes
Penny Bros. Nufsed conducts a major auction of 10 to 12 small farms three miles east on the sand clay road by the Kivett truck farm. A free picnic dinner and music by a band accompany the event with prizes awarded on the grounds.
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City
Penny Bros. Nufsed
J W Guyer Family And Neighbors Gather At Jester Farm
Route 1 contacts report J W Guyer and family spent Saturday with W M Jester at High Roe. Visitors included Ben of Ja town, Jim Penny of Greensboro, and George Penny of High Point. Ida Guyer enters Mechanicsville school. Henderson’s health improves. Jester and Guyer men travel to Greensboro. Many locals attend Kivett funeral services Sunday.
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J. W. Guyer
W. M. Jester
High Roe
Ben
Ja Town
Guyer
Messers
Jim Penny
Greensboro
George Penny
High Point
Ida Guyer
Mechanicsville
G. R. Henderson
W. P. Jester
Willie
Dewey Guyer
L. Guyer
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