Ancient firearm at center of local court case
In municipal court this morning Joe Edwards Negro faced assault with a deadly weapon charge linked to an old war era firearm. Albert Elerson claimed the gun was used to threaten him and a $2.40 dispute with Hubbard Samuels. Evidence showed Elerson only moved a stove during a scuffle, and Samuels testified they fought over 35 cents loaned. Edwards was dismissed, with Samuels ordered to pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edwards
Albert Elerson
Edwards
Elerson
Hubbard Samuels
Samuels
Ad lerika advertised to relieve stomach gas pressure
An ad from Mann Drug Stores promotes Adlerika as a remedy for stomach gas pressing on the heart. It claims one dose relieves gas and clears both upper and lower bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Mann Drug Stores
NYA Handicraft Exhibit Opens in City
The National Youth Administration educational handicraft exposition opens for two days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 108 East Commerce Street supervised by Mrs. C. C. Prince. Groups include Girl Scouts Salvation Army Y M C A Y W C A city schools recreation department and Red Cross. Three judges will pick the best article to forward to Raleigh for the state exhibit April 28. Judges are Mrs. G. I. Humphreys Mrs. 8. 8. Saunders and Charles F. Carroll Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
East Commerce Street
C. C. Prince
Raleigh
G. I. Humphreys
Saunders
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Firemen Respond Four Times Sunday With False Alarms and Two Blazes
Local fire crews were called out four times over the weekend. A false alarm at 9:29 a.m. sent trucks from stations two and three plus the service unit. At 10:25 a.m. a stove fire at 819 North Main Street caused negligible damage. A grass fire reported near High Point College prompted another alert, then a minor automobile fire at 7:34 p.m. drew multiple units.
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Box 326
North Main Street
Joe Poole
High Point College
Measles Cases Rise in City as Weekly Reported
Twenty four cases of measles were reported in the city during the past week, according to City Health Officer Dr. R. A. Herring. The report also noted single cases of influenza and scarlet fever and six cases of tuberculosis.
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R. A. Herring
Two Funerals Held For Miss Emily Clinard And Mrs Bessie Pierce
Funeral services for Miss Emily D. Clinard were held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the home of her brother Roscoe Clinard with Rev A Lincoln Falk and Rev JM Hilliard officiating. Interment followed in Lebanon cemetery. Also honored, Mrs Bessie G. Pierce wife of Gurney M. Pierce had services Sunday at Central Friends church with Rev Cecil Haworth and Rev Tom Alderman Sykes presiding. Interment was in Marlboro cemetery.
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Emily D. Clinard
Roscoe Clinard
A. Lincoln Falk
North Main Street Baptist Church
JM Hilliard
North Main Baptist Church
Jesus
C. A. Johnson
I. D. Motsinger
A. A. Weaver
H. N. Smith
V. C. Smith
L. T. Smith
Lebanon Cemetery
Bessie G. Pierce
Gurney M. Pierce
Central Friends Church
Cecil Haworth
Tom Alderman Sykes
Thomasville
Findley Bodenheimer
Newton Wood
Dennis Gragg
Alec Johnson
R. C. Steel
Ralph Millikan
Marlboro Cemetery
Beer Larceny Nets Negro Four Months
Albert Short and Leon Caldwell were jailed for four months for larceny and receiving after stealing beer from Hart's Pharmacy. Caldwell and Short both pleaded guilty. Teague imposed identical four month sentences. Other morning cases included disorderly conduct, non support, drunkenness, and speeding with fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Short
Normal Street
Short
Leonard Caldwell
Hart
Caldwell
Lewis E. Teague
Robert Blair
Robert Johnson
Fairview Street
Charles Fields
George Griffin
Mangum Avenue
Margaret Davis
Brooks Street
Parker Medlin
Andrew Femister
A. L. Howard
Cecil Lumpkin
Marvin Staten
Inez Allred
Charlie White
Weaver Styles
John Swaim
R. F. McCarter
Mildred Garrison
W. ©. Hartman
Roosevelt Foster
Charlie Smith
C. RB. Hurley
Randolph County
Harry C. Kaplan
City
June Walden
Monarch Club Luncheon Features Solos At Elwood Hotel
High Point Monarch club held its regular luncheon at the Elwood hotel featuring several solos by Mr. Hertz who leads singing at a revival on South Main Street. Visitors included W. H. Curry and W. P. Heatwole of Carolina Casket of Statesville. Rev. F. L. Conrad, longtime secretary, was granted a three month leave. Joe Snider to serve in his absence. Elmer Hedrick presided as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Monarch Club
Elwood Hotel
Mr. Hertz
South Main Street Methodist Church
W. H. Curry
W. P. Heatwole
Carolina Casket Company
Statesville
Joe Snider
Elmer Hedrick
Craven Files Candidacy With Randolph Board
Asheboro April 11 George B Craven of Trinity filed notice of his candidacy for the General Assembly from Randolph County with E H Crawford chairman of the County Elections Board Saturday first to file for this office The filing deadline is a week away and another applicant is expected though Craven may run in the primary unopposed.
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Asheboro
George B. Craven
Trinity
General Assembly
Randolph County
E. H. Crawford
County Elections Board
Craven
Enlarging Snapshots to Improve Picture Quality
The article explains how cropping extraneous background from photos and enlarging the desired subject, such as a head, can improve the image. It notes masking negatives to highlight the subject, increases detail, and enhances appeal, encouraging readers to enlarge good snaps and discover their photography skills.
Sacrificial Offerings at First M. P. Church
Yesterday at the First Methodist Protestant church in this city worshipers contributed during Lent for church benevolence education and missions. Rev. J. Clay Madison preached on Praise or Emulation based on Christ's entry into Jerusalem urging cross bearing and brotherhood over military glory and worldly success.
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J. Clay Madison
Jerusalem
David
Madison
Christ
Mr. Madison
Peter
Constantine
Napoleon
King of Kings Draws Large Crowds at Wesley Memorial
At Wesley Memorial church last night both showings of the film King of Kings drew big crowds that overflowed the main auditorium. Many attendees from last year were present again, and the dramatized account centers on Christ’s life with notable portrayals of Judas Caiaphas and Peter. The film emphasizes Christ’s compassion, healing, suffering and triumph, a viewing that seems to remain timeless.
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Moving Picture
Wesley Memorial Church
Christ
John
Judas
Caiaphas
Peter
Calendar of First Methodist Protestant Church Week
The High Point church lists activities for the current week. Monday evening prayer services at the homes of L H Zimmermann and Mrs Broadus Leonard with leaders Mrs J E Pritchard and Miss Myrtle Cates and Miss Tressie Caudle. Wednesday church prayer service. Thursday Holy Communion and new members admitted. Friday Union Service at Wesley Memorial 12 to 3. Friday evening children’s pageant The Story of Easter. Sunday evening choir cantata. All services at 7 30 with announcements Sunday.
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First Methodist Protestant Church
High Point
L. H. Zimmerman
Broadus Leonard
J. E. Pritchard
Myrtle Cates
Tressie Caudle
Wesley Memorial
Sunay
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Theme In All Churches
The text discusses the Christian Science topic Are Bin Disease and Death Realt and notes it as the subject of the lesson sermon in Christian services. It reflects on interpreting illness and mortality through religious study during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Churches and Societies
Jesus
Galilee
Syria
Mary Baker Eddy
Mrs F W Kiefer dies suddenly at home
Mrs Mattie Keifer 63 wife of F W Keifer died at her address 609 Kearns Street shortly after 11 30 Sunday night. Born April 1 1875 in Hope Villa La she moved to High Point 14 years ago from Graysville Tenn She was a Seventh Day Adventist and wed May 14 1903 Surviving are husband daughter Mrs M M Coble three sisters and one brother Funeral services Tuesday at 4 20 from Springdale Avenue church Elders Killen and Winders in charge Interment in Oakwood Cemetery
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Mattie Keifer
F. W. Keifer
Kearns Street
M. B. Petrie
Dayton
Tenn
B. F. Webb
Jefferson
Texas
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Springdale Avenue
W. L. Killen
R. L. Winders
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Minnie Mae Hudson
Mrs Minnie Mae Hudson 47 wife of D F Hudson died at home 912 Smith Street shortly after 4 30 Sunday morning after six months of declining health and two weeks of serious condition Born Davidson County June 16 1890 she lived in High Point 28 years from Winston Salem and was a Fries Moravian church member. She married September 5 1914 and is survived by daughter Mrs G A Causey two brothers Frank Gordon and Clarence Gordon a sister Mrs Ida Kennedy and one grandchild Ruby Mae Williamson. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 30 from the residence conducted by Rev James E Swinson and Rev F C Myers. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mae Hudson
D. F. Hudson
Smith Street
James E. Swinson
F. C. Myers
Oakwood Cemetery
Ready to Build Practice Range for High Point Police
Preparations underway to grade and begin construction for a rifle range off Homestead avenue for the High Point police department. The High Point Pistol Club will use it to train local marksmen for National Pistol and Rifle contests. Open to private citizens. contact Sergeant Kenneth Ellington or Captain W C Johnson. Local business leaders have generously funded the project.
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High Point
Homestead Avenue
Kenneth Ellington
W. C. Johnson
Easter Monday Holiday for City Hall Workers
City Hall employees, except essential public safety duties, will enjoy a holiday on Easter Monday. The notice appears in a 1938 issue citing church and science readings as part of shared civic observances.
Fingerprint Leads to Arrest in Asheboro Break-In
Asheboro police arrested Gt Poole after a fingerprint at a local filling station matched Poole's print. High Point investigators assisted in tracking a spree of petty breakings and larcenies that troubled the town. Poole confessed to breaking and entering the station.
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Asheboro
Gt Poole
Poole
High Point Breau
Craven Service
Ashboro
Pre-Easter Services At Rankin Memorial Church
A series of nightly pre Easter services will be conducted this week at Rankin Memorial M P Church led by Rev Edward Suits. Friday night features a special Easter program by the Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor societies.
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Trinity M. E
H. M. Robinson
Rankin Memorial M. P
Edward Suits
Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Societies
Craven Family Guests Visit Trinity Hosts
Mr and Mrs H B Craven of Lakeland Florida and Rev and Mrs J B Craven of Greensboro visit Trinity as guests of Mr and Mrs George B Craven. The Lakeland couple are spending two weeks at their Ridgecrest summer home.
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Cravens
H. B. Craven
Lakeland
Fla
Ridgecrest
J. B. Craven
Greensboro
George B. Craven
Trinity
Funeral for Mrs Ad die Lee Smith Held in Albemarle
Mrs Ad die Lee Smith died in a Thomasville High Point highway accident. Her funeral was at North Albemarle Baptist Church Albemarle with Rev Wade Holmes and Rev Mr Morris officiating. A preliminary service occurred at her son's home Jack Smith. Pallbearers included W T Armstrong B A Hooks Roger Hale N P McDaniel Peter Myers Ozell Bowers. Music by Minnie Chisholm and church choir. Burial followed at Albemarle City Cemetery.
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Sorcal
Enterprise
Thomasville
Addie Lee Smith
Thomasville High Point Highway
North Albemarle Baptist Church
Albemarle
Wade Holmes
Mr. Morris
Jack Smith
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
W. T. Armstrong
A. Hooks
Roger Hale
N. P. McDaniel
Peter Myers
Ozell Bowers
Minnie Chisholm
Albemarie City Cemetery
Mrs. Jennie Lopp Dies at 58 in Thomasville
Mrs. Jennie Florence Lopp 58 of Thomasville route one died Sunday at six after a brief illness. Born March 28 1880 to Eli Freedle and Ella Richard Freedle she leaves husband R L Lopp two daughters D W Carter and Kathleen Lopp and her father Eli Freedle. Funeral Monday at Calvary Reformed Church Thomasville with interment in the church cemetery.
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Tor
Homasville
Jennie Florence Lopp
R. L. Lopp
Davidson County
Thomasville
Lopp
Eli
Ella Richard Freedle
D. W. Carter
High Point
Kathleen Lopp
Eli Freedle
Kendall Shoffner
Curtis Bowers
John Conrad
Carl Black
Early Link
Walter Sledge
Clayton Alexander
Ford McCrary
Marvin Jackson
Calvary Reformed Church
Salt Lake City Women Form Revolver Association
A group of women in Salt Lake City Utah organized a revolver association to promote firearm education and marksmanship among members. The effort focuses on safety training and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Revolver Association
Women Ee
Salt Lake City
Utah
Greensboro Woman Hurt in Motorcycle Car Crash
Mrs. Odell Cable of Greensboro sustained a sprained ankle and body bruises after a motorcycle collision with a car on East Lexington Avenue yesterday afternoon. The car was driven by H. E. Bed of High Point. No charges have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell Cable
Brij Street
Greensboro
Lexington Avenue
Traffic Violation Report Appears in Local Poll
In the last 24 hours two charges were filed for driving an automobile while intoxicated and five violations of traffic ordinances were recorded within the city limits.
Mozart at Six On Tour Heirloom Ring Sparks Debate
A fragment notes Mozart toured at age six and an audience member claimed a ring on his finger granted unusual skill, alleging witchcraft. He removed the ring and performed more brilliantly than before.
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Mozard
Beli
Zard
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Harri S Pharmacy
Monarch Club
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Police Department Pistol Club
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Nash Jewelry and Loan Co
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Madam Ardelle
City Limits
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Betts Drug Company
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