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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

5

Hoey Addresses Thomasville Methodist Laymen Banquet

Governor Clyde R. Hoey spoke at the Main Street Methodist Church Laymen's Banquet in Thomasville with about 200 attendees. R. L. Pope praised Hoey as a beloved governor while Hoey urged spiritual values and religion’s power in society. Finch served as toastmaster with church leaders delivering invocation and benediction, and Walter Vassar sang.

Hoey Thomasville Clyde R. Hoey Main Street Methodist Church Woman's Club Governor Hoey R. L. Pope North Carolina God

Band Concert Here Friday

The Senior High School Band performs Friday April 5 at 8 p m in the Senior High School auditorium as part of the High Point City Schools Music Festival. The group has drilled all year and aims to present one of the finest programs of the series. The season ends with a state contest in Greensboro on April 17.

Greensboro

Negroes Jailed in Murder Case in South Carolina

Two African American men, Frank Ladson and Ben Jackson, are held at the state penitentiary in connection with the death of 60 year old farmer Joe Roberts near Conway. Ladson was captured near the scene after an escape attempt. Jackson had been in custody since Saturday night.

South Carolina Penitential Columbia S. C State Penitentiary Conway Joe Roberts W. E. Sessions Horry County J. Henry Jeanes State Constabulary Frank Ladson Ben Jackson Ladson Roberts Jackson Jeanes

Move to uproot TWUA starts at Columbia Mills

A movement led by the Independent Employer Association seeks to replace the CIO affiliated Textile Workers Union as the Columbia Mills bargaining agent. Chairman A. W. Shehane says the petition from 15 employees represents a majority of the 1,157 workers and interrupts negotiations with TWUA to renew a contract expiring May 12.

Columbia Extile Workers Union of America CIO Columbia Mills Independent Employer Association A. W. Shehane Independent Group TWUA

High Point Camera Club Plans April Meeting

The High Point Camera Club will hold its first April meeting at Voorhees and Everhart offices on North Main Street Wednesday at 8 p.m. A program is set and a model will be present. Members are asked to bring cameras and lighting gear.

High Point Camera Club Voorhees and Everhart North Main Street

Farm Market Report Signals Mixed North Carolina Fruits

North Carolina shipping point data and Monday wholesale market sales cover fruits and vegetables. Sweet potatoes, strawberries, cabbage, beans, radishes, dandelion greens, kale, collards, lettuce, and potatoes show varied prices across Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington New York and Florida markets with several regions reporting steady to weaker conditions and notable price ranges.

North Carolina U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service U. S Eastern Shore Philadelphia Cleveland U.S Pittsburgh Washington New York S. C City Fla North South Carolina

Methodist Pastors Form Organization

Organization of the High Point Methodist Ministers Fellowship was completed at a First Methodist Church meeting. Dr. W. Taylor was elected president and Rev. J. F. McSwain secretary. Monthly gatherings are planned at Wesley Memorial Church with future supper meetings at Pleasant Grove Church on the Thomasville road.

High Point Methodist Ministers Fellowship First Methodist Church KE. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Methodist Church 8. W. Taylor Fred Love Dr. Taylor J. F. McSwain Wesley Memorial Church Fred R. Love Pleasant Grove Church Thomasville Road N. C. Williams Edw. Suits J. Clay Madison J E. McSwain O. L. Easter J. FE. Rink BE. H. Blackard O. B. Mitchell A. G. Dixon P. S. Kennett D. W. Howell G. W. Fink J. R. Hutton

State Dramatic Festival Nearing Contest Finals

Forum discussions and final contests in several divisions were under way at the 17th annual state dramatic festival in Chapel Hill. Winners will be announced and awards presented at tomorrow's closing contests. Today featured final competitions for junior high school play productions senior high school playwriting and county high school play production.

Chapel Hill

Guilford County Realty Transfers In High Point Jamestown and more

A list of real estate transfers across Guilford County townships including High Point Jamestown Morehead and Green locations. Transfers cover Giles F Sullivan to Annabelle Thompson Blair and Gurney plats and multiple city transfers in Greensboro Latham Park Roseway Lake Daniel Park and Grove Park subdivisions among others. Names include J R Snyder Elizabeth Goodman Courtney Dallas Goodman Earl W Coltrane Ann Grissom Bedford H Marks and others with adjoining property plats on Main Street Lexington Avenue Spring Street and Dillard Street.

High Point Township Giles F. Sullivan Annabelle Thompson Blair and Gurney Earl W. Coltrane Ann Grissom C. H. Mackey Morehead Township Irene F. Hiatt Bedford H. Marks Dillard Street Joe S. Phipps Elizabeth Goodman Courtney Dallas Goodman Lexington Avenue John W. Starr J. C. Hough North Spring Street A. J. Sowers J. C. Hackett City of Greensboro J. C Twitty Roseway Subdivision W. C. Cobb Lake Daniel Park Charles F. Myers Latham Park Gilmer Township Annie B. Daniel R. R. Burgess Sycamore Street

Large Crowd Attends Previews of Progress Show

A full Junior High School auditorium in High Point witnessed General Motors Previews of Progress demonstrations. The hour long exhibit by Ernest L. Foss showcased innovations like glass yarn and a stove top eye, with Foss later touring civic clubs this week and two portable shows visiting area schools.

High Point General Motors Chamber of Commercce Ernest JL. Foss Foss Charlies F. Kettering General Motors Research Detroit Great Fox Theatre Magician of Maine Chicago RCA Laboratories General Motors Research Laboratory Dr. Kettering Civitan Club Monarch Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Ernest L. Foss

Police Officer Hurt In Wreck Near Blair Park

Police motorcycle patrolman Jonah S Moran was injured when his bike hit a parked truck near Blair Park. He suffered a leg injury and scratches. He was taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment. The truck, loaded with soft drinks, cut out in front of him. driver’s name was not yet available. Sechrest's ambulance attended the scene.

Jonah S$. Moran Blair Park Burrus Memorial Hospital Moran Sechrest

Local Demonstrations At Several Schools And Elon College

Free demonstrations scheduled at Trinity High William Penn A T College in Greensboro Richard J Reynolds Atkins and 14th Street School in Winston Salem and Elon College tonight. Tickets available from the Chamber of Commerce any General Motors dealer or listed drug stores Beckerds Manns Hoffmans Ingrams A Rings Ring Bobbitts Arthurs and Cecil s.

Trinity High School William Penn High School A. & T. College Greensboro Richard J. Reynolds Atkins High 14Th Street Winston-Salem Elon College Chamber of Commerce General Motors Beckerd’s Mann's Hoffman's Ingram'’s A. Ring's Ring-Bobbitt’s Arthur's Cecil's

Ten Divorces Granted Today at High Point Court

High Point Municipal Court granted ten divorces in a one week civil term. Nine were for more than two years separation, including Jessie Dickerson McBride from Simons McBride and Mozelle Winslow from Willie Winslow, with others named. One statutory-ground divorce was issued for H. Wooten from Clara B. Wooten.

High Point Jessie Dickerson McBride Simons McBride Mozelle Winslow Willie Winslow Oherlee Hall James Hall Edith Hollifield Hoyt Hollifield T. W. Stone R. Gideon Stone Roby Foster Spencer Nora Sheffield Spencer Geneva Shirley Long Dexter Long Alice Sexton Hill Thomas Kelly Hill Frank Nunn Annie Nunn

Census Work Begins in Kernersville and Township

The 16th decennial census of the United States started today in Kernersville and Kernersville township. Enumerators A. B. Young and Rev. BR Way, appointed after training in Winston-Salem, will cover the town and rural parts of the township.

Kernersville United States Kernersville Township A. B. Young BR. Way Winston-Salem

Weather outlook for North Carolina coast and immediately nearby parts

Weather summary reports cloudy unsettled conditions with fog and possible light showers in west and north central North Carolina tonight and Wednesday. Moderate northeast to east winds along Hatteras to Jacksonville and Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift through Wednesday. Overcast periods with showers possible, temperatures unchanged.

North Carolina North Central Sandy Hook Hatteras South Portion North Portion

Fire damages New English St cafe before opening

A new cafe on English Street was badly damaged by a fire that started in a back room and spread to stored trash during unpacking of equipment. The building at 1697 English Street housed occupant Louis Norwood and owner R T Amos. the alarm rang at 10 28 p m.

English Streets Louis Norwood R T. Amos English Street

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