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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1938
Page
12
The North Carolina Unemployment Compensation Commission reports High Point claimants have received 34,638 in benefits across 8000 checks since January 1. Checks began distribution in February averaging over 4000 weekly, with 5293 claims filed and 19368 continued claims.
Carrie Davis recounts decades of progress from slavery to a dignified old age in High Point near Trinity. She describes her father’s rough path after emancipation, his role with Dr. J. M. Alford, and the family’s rise through hard work, frugality, and steady community ties, aided by her physician-grandson.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. B. Harriss who died at her home on High Point Street were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the W G Morgan residence by Revs N C Williams and C N Royal. The M B choir sang Shall We Gather at the River and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Interment followed in Oak Bod Memorial Park with pallbearers Clayton Wh Payton D C Phil Ed Venable H W Ferguson Vv G Morgan. Floral offerings were carried by neighbors.
Funeral services for Samuel T. Bryan, 40, who died early yesterday, will be held at Sechrest Funeral Home this afternoon at 3 oclock. Rev. Alderman Sykes of Thom will officiate. Pallbearers include A Cecil, A A Oliver, J ., D W Hunter, B G Wat, Charlie Loflin.
Dr John R Cunningham pastor of the First Presbyterian church Winston Salem will address the Ministers association at the First Baptist church Monday at 10 am His topic The Minister and His Study reflects his training and career including lead roles in Bristol Tenn and Louisville Ky He has pastored Winston Salem for about two years All members urged to attend
Mattie Winston of 604 Mangum avenue was treated at Burrus Memorial hospital for knife wounds to the right cheek and head. Her husband was jailed on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $200. The incident occurred about 7:45 last night as she was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
The North Carolina Dental Society announced its annual meeting will be held in Winston-Salem on May 24.
High Point plans remove watchmen shanty at Main Street crossing to eliminate grade crossings. Train No 33 will block traffic at 10 07 tomorrow for the last time as the depot routing shifts to the new northbound passing track. The change ends a familiar local scene and will cost at least two jobs.
The High Point police department released a comparative monthly report noting 588 arrests in March with no homicide or related offenses. The tally lists offenses including 138 drunkenness and 84 traffic violations along with 1,059 service calls and 3,268 persons assisted.
The monthly WPA High Point recreational report shows 27 762 attendees at centers and playgrounds for the past month. It credits Mrs Ruby Pendley and mentions efforts by Salvation Army Brentwood Recreation club and Washington Street center for Negro children.
Eccles D. Everhart, chairman, announced the First Annual North Carolina Photographic Print Exhibition to be held in High Point on May 17. Entries open to all state photographers with a $1 fee for up to six 16x20 inch prints, who must mail or deliver by April 25 and by noon April . Prizes include first and second in six groups with three honorable mentions each.
Allen Jay public school district elected a full slate of teachers led by Principal T Bennison. New assignments include A H Stafford history Mrs J K Purvis English Ruth Gamble Turner home economics Ruth Payne French Josie Mae McNeil mathematics Reuben Payne grades seven Sarah Maud Smith six A C Lovelace six Rut Henderson five Lessie Lea four Cornelia Howard four Howard Lyon third John Owen third Lola Smith Hodgins second Aline Hendricks second C B Kellar first Rosa Mae Ingram first.
The National Youth Administration sponsors an exposition of youth group crafts in High Point on April 12 and 13. Participating groups include city schools Y M C A W C A Red Cross Salvation Army parks and playgrounds Girl Scouts and others. County winners go to the Marion district show April 21 and 22.
High Point city schools will close for Easter from 3 30 p m on Thursday April 14 until 8 30 a m Tuesday April 19 as announced by Superintendent C F Carroll Sr The annual break follows a long standing local custom.
Gene Hendrix former manager of Bargain Furniture accepted a job with Traxler Furniture at 1543 47 English Street West End announced last night.
The April civil term of High Point Municipal Court will convene in the new county building Tuesday morning with 37 cases on the calendar, two magistrates' appeals, and four on the motion docket. Judge Lewis B Teague will preside. trials run through Friday and the motion docket Saturday morning.
The senior class at the high school will stage The Road to Yesterday a three act fantasy comedy Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Miss Muriel Bulwinkle directs with Miss Anna Mendenhall on costumes and Miss Elizabeth Lindsay as business manager. Cast includes Bayne Keever Emory Gibson Henry Asbury Marjorie Barker Elois Mitchell Mary Ruth Woollen Mary Frances Hallenbeck Louise Stirewall Iris Kearns Warren Godwin Bert Clapp Weldon Coble Eugene Davie and David Conrad.
High Point building permits for March 1938 lagged behind March 1937 by about 10 000 yet the first ten months of the year total out ahead of the prior year by more than 50 000. The Jurisdiction reports 164 116 for a school project and notes a rise in repairs driving totals higher.
Upholsterers and Furniture Workers Local 307 of the AFL unanimously opposed wage cuts in the furniture industry at a Friday meeting. An organizing committee of 20 was elected to assist International Organizer J R Arrington in High Point area. Attendees included G D Sexton and H B Scott who pledged support for the local’s opposition and campaign.
Agnes Joines representing the High Point post of the Salvation Army earned third place in the statewide Bible oratorical contest held in Raleigh. Marjorie Colman of Raleigh took first, Suasie Kelley of Rocky Mount took second. About 300 Salvation Army Young People's councils members heard speeches by Ernest Hols and Robert Rose of Atlanta and Alfred Tyler of Charlotte.
Blue Bird Taxi Company moves from 223 East Commerce Street to 224 North Main Street beside the Union Bus station to better serve the public, officials say.
Dr. Max Rones, optometrist, relocates from 116 South Main to 117 119 West High Street, occupying all three floors of a building he purchased. The remodeled interior and improved exterior present attractive quarters, with doors opening Monday. Rones has long operated in High Point and is well known in the field.
Detective Sergeant Jack W. McMahon and Lewis E. Williams lead North Carolina Association for Identification to Charlotte for its first meeting since February 6 in High Point. Attendees include crime investigators from across the state and two federal representatives as officers are elected and legislative committees formed.
City and county officials resolved how prisoners will be transferred to the county building for the first Municipal Court session. Chief Friddle and Judge Teague confirmed the court opens Monday in the new quarters on the second floor, with prisoners moved by patrol cars and a Black Maria not yet ordered.
Judge Johnson J. Hayes of the middle district denied appeal clarity in the million dollar suit. Dr. John D. Biggs receiver of the Commercial National Bank was to recover 29300 from officers and directors who attended the January 6 1932 meeting. The judgment also confirms 60000 for July 1 1931 dividend and notes potential circuit court review if an appeal is filed.
Arthur Kirkman will begin a series of talks at Wesley Memorial Church during the regular church school hour at 9 45 this morning. He will choose his own subjects and aims to inform on religious and social questions. All interested persons are welcome to attend.
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