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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
2
Weather outlook for the Carolinas shows showers this afternoon and near the coast tonight with cooler temperatures. Saturday will be mostly cloudy in the east and central regions with north to northwest winds and a potential end to showers in the morning.
Unemployment compensation checks were recorded at the North Carolina State Employment Service local office at noon today. A long list of claim numbers and amounts is shown, indicating widespread benefit disbursements across many accounts.
Guilford County Board of Education won 1178.78 dollars in superior court against the city of High Point and clerk Ingram after the case was settled without a jury. The plaintiff claimed Ingram, in his official role, kept five percent of fines and costs from criminal cases, instead of turning them over to the county treasurer.
City Attorney Grover H. Jones drafts an ordinance to reclassify zones from Residence A to Residence C enabling a large apartment building near the high school. The Board of Adjustment approved a similar measure, with council backing expected, while school officials warned of zone effects and urged careful review. The proposed project is valued around 275000 dollars on the W C Jones property near the high school.
Mayor C. B. Grayson dedicates the new grade crossing elimination track in High Point with a 3 PM speech beside Southern Railway locomotive. The event marks an epoch in city history as regular passenger service begins on the new line.
The High Point team faced defeats against Greensboro and Winston and the defense argued Ingram’s rights. Judge E C Bivens ordered repayment to the county board of education with six percent interest.
Stockholders of the defunct Mutual Building and Loan association received 7 percent dividends. Seventeen stockholders participated, totaling 5 787.85 dollars, as ordered by receivers E. A. Wright and L. J. Fisher Jr. The dividend is based on total stock of 81,255.08 dollars.
City Manager EB M Knox ordered the High Point Municipal Court relocated from city hall to the Guilford County administration building. Court staff began moving files and equipment this afternoon. The criminal session opens in the new chambers Monday morning with a one week civil term to continue. Removal is expected to finish by Saturday and readiness for occupants by Monday.
W Thomas Joines 50 died at his home 432 Mangum avenue at 10 30 this morning after three years of declining health. Born April 2 1888 in Wilkesboro NC he moved to High Point 11 years ago. Survived by wife two sons Addison Joines and Bobby C Joines five daughters Mrs W R Gurley Dorothy Agnes Maryorlean and Betty Jean Joines one sister Mrs Pat Jamison and two grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm from Salvation Army citadel.
In the high school auditorium the city's affirmative team Kathryn Allen and Dan Arden lost to Greensboro's negatives while Winston-Salem's team Eleanor Powell and William Frazier were defeated by the Twin-City's affirmative. The debate questioned whether states should adopt a unicameral legislature.
Former President Herbert Hoover warns in New York against Fascist rise and urged the United States to keep out of European wars while guarding against planned economy at home. He argues democracy must stay alight in the United States and cautions fascism spreading from economic planning across 13 European nations.
The Bob Penny riding devices at the Highland Motor company lot corner Elm and English streets will operate day and night for ten days. Mr Penny says the rides are not sponsored by the local VFW and he will donate a percentage of receipts to the Methodist Protestant Children's Home. Children from the home are invited to be guests next Monday night.
Funeral services for Henry W. Kronheimer a High Point resident of 30 years were held Thursday afternoon at 4 from J. W. Sechrest and Son chapel with Dr. H. N. Bowne officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery. Active pallbearers included A. C. Stainback James McDowell J. C. Welch D. A. Dowdy J. N. Stamps Alston Clark Arthur Ozment B. G. Wilson of Burlington. Honorary pallbearers named from High Point Durham Winston-Salem and Danville. The service included choral selections and floral tributes from Jamestown School fourth graders.
Evelyn Marie Davis seven months old daughter of A. M. Davis of 1312 Bencini street died at a local hospital Thursday at 3 30 pm after a brief illness. Graveside services were held Friday at 4 pm in Fairfield cemetery conducted by Rev B W Jones pastor of the Providence Wesleyan Methodist church with interment following.
Funeral services for 90 year old William Lane Adams were held Thursday at 2 30 PM at Old Union church conducted by Rev J L Stokes and Rev G K Ford of Asheboro. Interment followed in Old Union cemetery with pallbearers Richard Howard Lacy Chester Adams Millard Frazier and William L Nance. Granddaughters carried the flowers many and beautiful. A large crowd attended the last rites.
Funeral services are held for Wilma Caroline Bundy 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Tandy Bundy of Jamestown who died at a local hospital after a week long illness. The service was conducted at the Jamestown home by Rev G W Fink and Rev C J Jones of Greensboro.
City Manager E. M. Knox appointed two volunteer firemen after civil service reccomendations. H. W. Bencini aged 31 of 627 Wesley Place and H. D. Baker aged 19 of 106 Thurston Street begin immediately. Volunteers receive 15 dollars monthly.
A reader note lists hymns including Nearer My God to Thee Fairest Lord Jesus and Safe In The Arms Of Jesus referenced during a church service. The fragment suggests a traditional worship context with favorite gospel songs.
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