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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1937
Page
9
Tremendous local interest surrounds the annual Furniture Style Show at the Tomlinson Exhibition Building. W. A. Tomlinson of Tomlinson's of High Point says the event runs 10 a m to 10 p m with a diverse display celebrating A Return to Victorian Elegance attracting many citizens.
Police report three speeding arrests two overparkings two reckless driving incidents and one drunk driving case in the last 24 hours. The article also notes a furniture show offering courtesy admission cards at local stores for High Point and Thomasville residents.
F Logan Porter Sr of High Point was elected one of six Orange Presbytery commissioners to the Southern Presbyterian general assembly to meet in Monroeville in May. Other presbytery appointees include John J. Phoenix, Rev L T Edgerton, Rev F N Morrison, Rev W M Baker, and W B Milner. Presbytery also voted to seek reentry into the Federal Council of Churches of America and to hold four quarterly meetings.
John C. Abels manager of Emerywood Country Club spoke to the Good Fellows club at the YWCA last night. He recalled bygone days and urged men to follow solid Christian principles amid turbulent times. The group also voted to co host the Guilford county HI Y convention in the city on May 7. E C Glasgow presided.
Police held two young white men on charges of breaking into the home of W. H. Russell on East Green street extension and stealing clothing valued at about 60 dollars. The alleged offense occurred on April 7. Clarence Langley, 19, and Baxter Lawrence, 26, both of 912 Randolph Street, are charged and held on 750 bond each. Police said part of the clothing was recovered.
Brass Thompson Blackmon filed suit in High Point municipal court for an absolute divorce from Arthur Blackmon after more than two years of separation. They married February 10, 1924 and separated in September 1932.
John Erwin Pete Goddard, 58, longtime Atlantic Coast Line conductor, died at his Rocky Mount home after long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 AM from the Episcopal Church with interment in town. Survived by his widow and two children.
Police announce an active campaign against dogs running at large. Captain W C Johnson says rabies season is peak and offenders will be brought before the court as dogs are killed on sight during the forthcoming weeks.
The Artemesians defeated the Nikanthans in the women’s inter-society debate at High Point college’s Roberts Hall last night. Sarah Forrest Thompson and Nancy Parham represented the Artemesians, while Pearl Eichelberger and Iris Welch spoke for the Nikanthans. The Artemesians win the Mary E. Young cup for one year as three straight victories are needed for permanent possession.
Marvin Barton died at his home on route one in Thomasville Monday night. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday afternoon with a trio including Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Hussey and Leslie Gurley singing three hymns. Pallbearers were his nephews John Payne, John B. Burton, Clarence Payne, Clayton Meredith, Tom Kennedy and Kelton Burton. Interment was in Pleasant Grove cemetery with a large turnout.
J W Jennings aged 66 died Wednesday at 2 10 PM at his daughter Mrs Roy L Smiths home 2410 Sherwood St Greensboro after a heart attack He had worked in furniture business the past two years and earlier brick manufacturing in Greensboro and Reidsville He was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Funeral at Hanes Funeral Home Friday at 11 AM Burial in Green Hill Cemetery Survived by daughter eight sons two sisters two brothers and several grandchildren Wife Mrs Sally Blair Jennings died last October
Heavy snow hit Lansing Michigan with 6.8 inches falling by April 15 causing treacherous highways and the deployment of scrapers to clear streets. The weather disrupted travel as crews battled snow conditions across the area.
Authorities say a buried object was discovered in the back yard of the home belonging to the two men charged, tying the property to the case and extending the investigation.
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