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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
3
ALTOONA April 8 Jeff Davis known as King of the Itinerant Workers Union Hoboes of America declares no room for chiselers at the nine day convention opening here Sunday. He warns 45 lawyers and a large hoboes delegation will attend from rails and roads while inviting railroad brakemen to join sessions.
Fayetteville townspeople hosted a testimonial dinner for General Manus Mc Closkey commandant of Fort Bragg who retires April 30. Governor Hoey, the chief speaker, said despite sweeping 'isms' the state will preserve Americanism in North Carolina.
U S immigration officer W A Kiefer asked an applicant how the Constitution changes in a Republican government. The applicant replied By the Democrats. After a clarifying lecture he received his papers.
Forecast projects England will build or deploy about 15,000 combat aircraft within five years, signaling a major military expansion and commitment to air power.
The 1938 Howard Crosby Warren medal for outstanding work in experimental psychology goes to Dr. Elmer Culler of the University of Illinois. He received the award at the Society of Experimental Psychologists annual meeting in Chapel Hill. His research focused on physiological mechanisms of hearing using the conditioned reflex method. The medal was endowed by Mrs. Howard Crosby Warren of Washington in memory of her husband Princeton University faculty member.
Raleigh April 8. Parole Commissioner Edwin Gill announced the pardon or parole application for Dr. R. C. Flowers of Winston-Salem was denied. Flowers serves seven to ten years for robbery with firearms. The case was continued for further study and will be reviewed again at a later date.
Edward Scheidt, special agent in charge of the Charlotte FBI, spoke to 100 lawmen from 32 Piedmont counties on crime fighting methods at a Greensboro meeting. The session also covered pension fund disbursement policy set by the last legislature.
In Pittsburgh Magistrate Anthony Lucas fined his wife Mrs Anthony Lucas two dollars for a fee violation. He then paid the two dollars himself, creating an unusual courtroom moment.
The text notes annual U S fire damage around 75 million dollars with sensational remarks about a distant icebound town and a 250 foot thick ice sheet.
Palm Sunday service at 11 15 a m conducted by Harry Haysbert pastor elect of St Mark's Winston-Salem 7 30 p m Easter week features daily services with various speakers from Immanuel Lutheran college Nigerian student Jonathan Udo Eckong and Rev C H C White among others plans include sermons on the words from the cross and the resurrection gospel readings and prayers with devotions led by several pastors and ministers.
On Sunday April 10 the Daughters of Dorcas of First Baptist church host a Dorcas program at 3 PM. Mrs. O. H. Bullock of Raleigh, who organized the club thirty years ago, will be the principal speaker. All are invited to attend.
Special services will be held at Washington Terrace Congregational church Sunday April 10 at 3 p.m. Two choirs from Winston-Salem and the city will perform. A sermon at 3 15 p.m. on the theme Decision by a visiting minister. Public invited.
Elder R. L. Mingo leads a series of revival meetings at Rethel Holiness Church of God located at 600 East High Street. Services are scheduled Friday Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights with Pastor Rishon K. Mineo extending a warm welcome to all attendees.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of St Mark Methodist Episcopal Church will sponsor a tea at Mrs Mary Filiett's home Sunday afternoon April 10 1928 from 2 to 7 oclock. A short program will be rendered on Palm. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Ladies Aid circle number two of St Mark's church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Lillian Gray's home 108 Beamon street. The president led a lively discussion enjoyed by all. The next gathering will be with Mrs Nannie Boyd at 234 Reid Street.
The Ladies Aid No 2 will host a fish fry at Mrs Thomas Bynum s home 236 Reid street on Saturday evening. The public is invited to attend.
A fish fry will be held at the home of Mrs. Ora Lee Riddiey at 313 North Street this Saturday. The public is invited to attend.
The Tragedies of the Cross will be presented in seven sermons from noon to 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church by the Ministerial Union. Rev. J. B. Melton leads, with Rev. R. W. Winchester and Rev. H. D. Smith as emcees and a rotation of pastors delivering sermons and prayers.
In Raleigh on April 8 the 27 county Alcoholic Beverages Control boards agreed to keep current liquor price lists through July 1. They also decided distilleries must absorb a 10 percent freight rate rise and discussed tighter enforcement. Moose gain right of way on some Alaska railways.
On account of the death of John W. Clinard Sr the partnership between John W Clinard Jr and W Horne operating Oak Hill Grocery Highland Grocery Fairmont Grocery and Lambeth Grocery is dissolved. Surviving partner S S W Horne continues the business and all claims must be filed within twelve months. Creditors call for immediate settlement. March 17 1938. W Horne Surviving Partner M W Nash Atty 310 Wachovia Bank Building.
Executors of the estate of F J Bartlett notify creditors to file claims by March 20 1939 and all debts to be paid. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co and Ruby N Bartlett executors. Also notice of land sale under deed of trust by E R May et al mortgagors. sale to satisfy mortgage and taxes.
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