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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1934

Page

5

High Point Court Opens Tuesday For Large Criminal Docket

The April term of the High Point municipal court begins Tuesday at 9 am with one of the largest dockets in months. Ninety three cases are listed for trial including 47 liquor law violations and 17 simple or major assaults. Judge Lewis Beague will preside. Jurors include R B Patterson Clyde Williamson H S Smith Lewis Harris W N Garner B L Tysinger and others.

High Point Municipal Court Lewis Beague R. B. Patterson Clyde Williamson H. S&s. Smith Lewis Harris W. N

Amos Heads New Committee on Equalization

The Code Authority appointed a committee to study hosiery wage rates to equalize costs North and South. More than 20 manufacturers serve on the panel. A sub-committee led by Charles L. Amos of Melrose Hosiery Mills High Point NC includes three Northern and three Southern members to continue studies between meetings.

New York Code Authority Charles L. Amos Melrose Hosiery Mills High Point N. C

Prohibition and traffic cases listed for April term docket

The docket for the term lists numerous defendants across April dates 14 17 including oper ating auto intoxicated involving J B White J C Goulden C H Hodg in Carey McCarter and many others with violations ranging from public drunkenness to prohib tion laws hit and run driving assault larceny and operating lottery. Names include Selden Craughan Spur geon Johnson Belle Funderburk Dave Jackson Will Graves Pauline Furr Reisel Cecil and many more.

J. B. White J. C. Goulden C. H. Hodgin Carey McCarter H. E B. Hendrix F. L. Robbins Luther Cartick Clarence Cooke W. A. Coleman Robert Pruitt Tillman McCain Katherine Houston E. J. Farlow Robey Osborne Letha Chandler Howard Overcash R. E. Tusgie Gus Griffin Ray Mitchell Millie White W. W. Church Sam Blanton Jane Blanton Betsy Green Howard Smith Will Graves Alfieta R. Dunlap Edgar Brown Theodore Gibson Eddie Shankle Reisel Cecil Reitzel Cecil Mose Murray Eric Jones John Campbell Pauline Furr J. B. Burgess W. W. Ellington Dormont Hill Everett Griffin Charles Gardner Effie Smith Henry Doster Herbert Hardester Alexander Thompson H. M. Malpass Mance Walker Marvin Coletrane Lessie Coletrane Johnie May Smith Hood Mary McCoy Roy Saunders Grover Marks

Mrs. Della Lovett Laid To Last Rest

Funeral services for Mrs. Della Lovett were held at her home Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. O L Ruth. A male soloist from Pilgrim Holiness church sang. Pallbearers included J C Ayers David McIntyre R A Medlin and C Gray. Flower bearers were Goldie Duncan M M Overby Wilma Shipwash Fern Reid and Allene Angle. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.

Della Lovett O. L. Ruth Tor Pilgrim Holiness Church Jesus J. C. Ayers David McIntyre R. A. Medlin C. Gray Goldie Duncan M. M. Overby Wilma Shipwash Fern Reid Allene Angle Oakwood Cemetery

Sink Seeks Democratic Legislature Seat in Lexington

Fred O. Sink general manager and chief owner of the Lexington Dispatch announced on Tuesday his candidacy for the North Carolina legislature in the Democratic primaries. A Lexington native, Sink has long guided the Dispatch and previously served as mayor, school commissioner chair, and city commissioner with repeated uncontested elections.

Fred O. Sink The Lexington Dispatch Sink Lexington Robert Sink Minnie Sink Dispatch H. B. Warner Southern Good Roads Magazine Good Roads North Carolina Mr. Link J. A. Smith Board of

Rose Furniture Celebrates Ninth Anniversary Exhibits

The Rose Furniture company marks nine years in business under O. V. Kester with special stock displays and floral baskets from local firms. Notable visitors include B J Dunn of High Point Mattress Ben Lyon of Simmons W W Walker Rome Bedding John Nolan New Perfection Stove W W Rainey J D Bassett Irvin Groom Congoleum Rug George L Dover Mascot Stove Evertt Marsh Marsh Furniture Fred N Tate Continental Furniture and Mr Stone Tomlinson’s Chair.

Rose Furniture Company O. V. Kester Rose Company B. J. Dunn High Point Mattress Company Ben Lyon Simmons Company W. W. Walker Rome Bedding Company John Nolan New Perfection Stove Company W. W. Rainey J. D. Bassett Company Irvin Groom Congoleum Rug Company

Funeral Rites Planned for B. E. Brigman

Funeral services for B. E. Brigman of 112 Briggs Avenue will be held at Main Street M. E. Church Sunday at 1 30 pm with Pastor Rev J F Moser officiating. Interment follows at Caledonia Cemetery near Laurinburg. Pallbearers include W W Preddy John W Clinard N C Johnson B B Byrum Dewey Allen and J A Coltrane.

B. E. Brigman Briggs Avenue Main Street M. EB J. F. Moser Caladonia Cemetery Laurinburg W. W. Preddy John W. Clinard N. C. Johnson B.B. Byrum Dewey Allen J. A. Coltrane

Rites For R L White Held Today In Concord

Funeral services for R L White father of Richard M White of this city will be conducted at the home of his sister Mrs Tom Alexander in Concord this afternoon at 8 oclock. The funeral party will leave High Point at 11 oclock for Concord with interment in Concord cemetery.

R. L. White Richard M. White Tom Alexander Concord High Point

Andrews To Speak At Durham Tuesday

T. Wingate Andrews superintendent of High Point city schools will address a conference group at the State Congress of Parents and Teachers annual meeting in Durham. His address is scheduled for Tuesday April 17.

T. Wingate Andrews High Point City State Congress of Parents and Teachers Durham Mr. Andrews

Campbell Named G O P Congress Nominee

The Guilford county Republican convention chose B C Campbell as the Congress nominee for the sixth district. Chairman Worth Henderson will name two additional nominating committee members. The convention deferred county and legislative slate reporting with May 6 filing deadline. The party debated the state platform ratification but approved it after an objection over the sales tax stance.

Worth Henderson J. M. Millikan Henderson Guilford Davis Davidson and Stokes Republican Campbell Durham Orange Alamance E. E. Mendenhall Publican Executive Committee Greensboro E. A. Wright High Point Guilford County W. D. Meekins Hendersonville James C. Duncan N. D. McNairy EB. A. Wright W. E. Comer A. ©. Davis County Board of Elections Charlotte E. D. Yost

Teague Sets Judgment Date In Chidester Case

L L Chidester was convicted in municipal court of manslaughter for a fatal accident that killed Delma Brown a Jamestown High School student. Bond and proceedings delayed judgment to Wednesday April 25 after continued hearings and questions about negligence.

Teague L. L Chidester Delma Brown Jamestown Chidester Brown English Street Gaston A. Johnson

Mrs. Geo Therrell Dies at Marvin North Carolina

Death notice for Mrs. George R. Therrell of Marvin North Carolina. Survived by husband M L McManus and 11 children, 37 grandchildren, and many siblings. Funeral at Bonds Grove Methodist Church led by Rev EB Cole and Rev F H Shinn with family present.

George R. Therrell Marvin N. C M.L. McManus Monroe Zez Gardner Frank Secrest J. G. Byram Olin McManus C. L. McManus Miller McManus J. C H. D H. G. Therrell Adams-Millis Company High Point Therrell Bonds Grove Methodist Church EB. 0. Cole F. H. Shinn

I. W. A. Meetings Announced For Week Schedule

Sunday school at the I. W. A. hall on South Main this morning at 9 8:45. Tuesday night at 7 o clock a general modas meeting for all workers with admittance by old and new cards. Saturday at 4 pm a general meeting for all night workers with admittance by new and old cards.

I. W. A. Hall South Main Street

No Progress in Probe of Crimes

Police report nearly a month of investigation into the murders of George Lewis and Wiley Brown has yielded little. Detectives, assigned two weeks ago, struggle with scarce clues and say they will not close the cases without a breakthrough.

George Lewis Walnut Street Wiley Brown Hamilton Street W. G. Friddie Friddie Lewis James David Lester Brown Talmadge Howard

Red Men elect officers at district convention here

Fr. PD. Candler of Reidsville was chosen Sachem with Dr. H. P. Peerman of Coolemee Senior Sagamore and F. D. Clapp junior Sagamore of the sixth district at the Improved Order of Red Men district convention hosted by Chickasaw tribe No. 32. About 100 delegates from several towns attended and a Pocahontas degree was organized in the city.

Gibsonville Prophet J. L. Jenkins Lexington High Point Cooemee Burlington Graham Leakeville Spray Reidsville Greensboro Thomasville W. L. York H. H. Koontz

Death claims Jesse R. Holbrook after illness

Jesse Raymond Holbrook aged 23 died at a local hospital after a three week illness. Born July 1, 1919 in Surry county, he lived in High Point five years and is survived by his wife Emma, one daughter Berniece, his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Holbrook, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral services Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of his sister-in-law on Mill Street, with Rev. L. L. Howard officiating. burial in Oakwood cemetery.

Jesse Raymond Holbrook James Annie Robbins Holbrook Surry County High Point Emma Holbrook Berniece James Holbrook Howard Lawrence Church of God of Thomasville Oakwood Cemetery

Funeral Service For Mary Ruth Geyer Today

Funeral services for Mary Ruth Geyer nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Geyer who died at the family home in Jamestown will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the First M E Church Rev C O Kennerly to officiate Interment will be at Deep River cemetery

Mary Ruth Geyer W. H. Geyer Jamestown M. E C. O. Kennerly Deep River Cemetery

Deep River Valley association to hear multiple speakers

A program of speakers for Deep River Valley meetings was announced including Dr. C.8. Grayson Dr. W. J. McAnally and Dr. J. H. Stallings regional director of the soil erosion service. Wagoner will preside at the Deep River church meeting tomorrow night.

Deep River Valley Association Deep River Section C. 8. Grayson W. J. McAnally J. H. Stallings Soil Erosion Service Department of Interior Deep River Deep River Church Grayson McAnally Stallings J. J. Wagoner Sumner Sumner Consolidated School Albert B. Keister Greens Allen Jay Allen Jay School John J. Blair Grover H. Jones Randolph County Providence Church Cedar Square

Flowers of the Field lecture at Central Friends Church

Rev. Tom A. Sykes pastor of Central Friends church presents an illustrated talk on The Flowers of the Field at the church tonight at 7 30. About 100 color slides show Piedmont North Carolina wildflowers. An offering benefits the Senior Christian Endeavor society. Morning service is at 11 and Sykes speaks on A World Without Christ. Bible school and Brotherhood class at 9 45.

Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Piedmont North Carolina Sykes Christian Endeavor Society Christ Bible School Brotherhood

New Apartment Building Planned With 21 Units and Garden Court

A new residential project outlines a 122 by 85 foot building with an exterior garden court about 36 feet square connected to Lindsay street by a loggia. It features 21 apartments including a five room unit for Mr Gantt with enhanced space and amenities.

Lindsay Street Garden Court

T. F. Overman Rites Will Be Held Today

Funeral services for T. F. Overman age 66 who died at his home 306 Ward Street will be held Sunday at 3 o'clock at Pleasant Hill Christian church near Liberty. Pastor Rev Love will preside assisted by Rev Henry Wrenn. Pallbearers are O G Cox Paul Wrenn Virgil Proctor Ed Proctor W T Reid and Bob Williams. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

T. F. Overman Ward Street Pleasant Hill Christian Church Liberty Mr. Love Henry Wrenn O. G. Cox Paul Wrenn Virgil Proctor Ed Proctor W. T. Reid Bob Williams

Local plane pilots visit High Point on airport site tour

Pilots from nearby cities fly into High Point to inspect a proposed municipal airport site east of the city. Work on grading and clearing is under way at the temporary field, with hopes for federal funding to complete a full airport. Visiting aviators include Lieut J H Harmon, Miss Mary Nicholson, Miss Jean Benson, C G Hill, William Polley, Joe Allen, and others.

High Point New York J. H. Harmon Wings Alliance Aircraft Corporation Mary Nicholson North Carolina Misa Jean Benson C. G. Hill Winston Salem Sportsman William Polley Joe Allen Greensboro

William Penn Singers To Sing At Archdale Church

A chorus from William Penn High School performs at Archdale Friends Church during the regular worship service this evening. The group will present a full program and the public is invited to attend.

William Penn High School Archdale Friends Church

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New Goodrich Silvertown Silvertowns Goodridge Carolina Vulcanizing Co Wrean C. L. Amos Committee On Equalization Fred Sink Davidson B. E. Brigham Andrews B. C. Campbell Congress G.O. P F. D. Candler Sachem Jesse R. Holbrook Mary R. Geyer Mr. Sykes Central Friends Wm. Penn Singers Lieut. J. H. “Red” Harmon Alliance Aircraft Corp Camel City Harmon Wright Winston Nicholson Sedgefield Winston-Salem Greensboro Road Kivett Drive Gordon Street Yellow Cab & Transfer CO Cecil Drug CO PAT Brown, Inc APPLE Wright Clo
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