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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1932

Page

3

State Garden Club to Meet Here With North Carolina Leaders

The Garden Club of North Carolina will hold its annual session in High Point on Thursday April 21 with High Point Council as hostess. Tyre C. Taylor and Lindsay Russell will address members about the North Carolina Plan and Ruraline. About 32 clubs are expected. a dinner is planned for April 20 at the High Point Country Club.

State Garden Club Tyre C. Taylor North Carolina Plan Lindsay Russell Raleigh Wilmington Garden Club of North Carolina High Point Council of Garden Clubs Taylor Russell High Point Country Club Sheraton Hotel J. B. Cranmer N. C. Garden Club H. A. White Julius Cone Greensboro Little Gate Garden Club Emerywood A. EB. Tate West Broad Dora Richardson South High Point N. C John B. Cranmer A. L. Haskins Reidsville O. L. Parker Clinton Isabel B. Busbee B. B. Reynolds J. D. Spinks Winston- Salem Edna Maslin Winston-Salem Jesse Harris High Point Wesley Taylor Piedmont John H. Hamilton Coastal Plains Wayside Burbank Durham Fayetteville Gastonia Henderson Leaksville Lexington Madison Mebane Middleburg Thomasville Wadesboro Wake Forest

Delegates to regional Boy Scout camp conference

A Uwharrie council delegation will attend the regional camp conference in Tryon North Carolina for a week. B W Hackney Jr of High Point scout executive and Salisbury Scoutmasters Coleman Grubb and B L Hall will represent the council. First and second year courses will be offered with national staff including Fred Mills Gun ar Berg Judson Freeman and K G Bentz.

Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts of America Tryon N. C B. W. Hackney, Jr High Point Coleman Grubb B. L. Hall Salisbury Executive Hackney National Department Fred Mills Gunar Berg Judson Freeman Scout Executive Training School K. G. Bentz

Pigeon Declares Motherhood to Hatch Two Chicks

P M Lazenby on the Winston-Salem road witnessed a pigeon drive a bantam hen from its nest and occupy the eggs. The hen laid two eggs and began hatching. one chick emerged Thursday and the other Friday night. The pigeon remains with the brood as a foster mother.

P. M. Lazenby Winston-Salem Road Mr. Lazenby

Senior String Orchestra Concert At High Point High School

The High Point High School music department presents the Senior String Orchestra in its only season concert in the school auditorium this afternoon at 3 o clock. Miss Virginia Frank directs a program ranging from classics to modern pieces with solos by Helen Davis Elizabeth Hoffman and Helen Stephens. The set includes Handel Mandel Tchaikovsky Grieg Sibelius Saint Saens Rimsky Korsakoff and Rimsky Korsakoff pieces with no admission charge.

High Point High School Virginia Frank Mandel

Adcock Resting After Robbery At Guilford General

John Adcock of Ellerbe Springs was struck on the head by a blunt instrument near the Wrenn street crossing Friday night. He was hospitalized with 14 stitches in head and face at Guilford General hospital. Police seek a tall slender yellowish man in a long black overcoat who fled with $5.

John Adcock Ellerbe Springs Wrenn Street Guilford General Hospital Adcock

Strange Animal Reported In City After Attack On Dog

Robert Sturges of 906 Fairview street brought to The Enterprise an unidentified creature he killed after it attacked his dog and then turned on him. Described as a cross between a squirrel and a muskrat, the animal measured about 22 inches and was unusually heavy for its size. The report notes the youth found its remains on the ground.

Robert Sturges Fairview Street Enterprise

Ruling Narrows Civil Scope Of Municipal Court

The Supreme Court narrows the civil scope of the municipal court by ruling a section of the act creating the court discriminatory and unconstitutional. The criminal term opens April 26 with Judge Lewis E Teague presiding and about 100 defendants docketed for arraignment on liquor and other charges.

Supreme Court Lewis E. Teague State Supreme Court Hendrix High Point Thomasville Denton Municipal Court Stacy von Hu 2 Franklin, Gameron E. Pegs Paul Crawford Albert King Tilman J. A Leroy Jackson Wade McDowell Glenn Frye Davis Fairbanks le Todd O'Brien C. R. Davis Roland Greer Haynes John Swaim E. D. Watkins Odessa A. A. Sechrest A Roberts H. R. Ellington James Snow Donment Harvey L. Emble Tanler Charlies B. Embler

LACAL COFFEE CO DAMAGED BY FIRE

A fire discovered about 10 45 last night damaged the Lacal Coffee Co building at 207 West High Street in High Point. The brick structure suffered heavy damage to roof and upper floors with stock losses. the fire was brought under control by three companies after significant headway. Owner G E Hutchens holds partly insured property. Carl M Cox owns the company and learned of the blaze late. An exact damage estimate was not available.

High Point Coffee Company West High Street G. E. Hutchens Hutchens Carl M. Cox Blain Avenue

Fitzgerald in Critical Condition After Stroke

Special to the Enterprise Thomasville Apr 16 W G Fitzgerald former county treasurer and well known resident suffered a stroke at the home of his son Howell Fitzgerald on Barnwell Street The condition tonight was described as critical.

W. G. Fitzgerald Thomasville Davidson County Howell Fitzgerald Barnwell Street

Johnson and McAnally Enter Race for Solicitor

Gaston A. Johnson and Charles W. McAnally, prominent High Point attorneys, announced their candidacies for the Democratic nomination for solicitor of the 12th judicial district. They will oppose incumbent H. L. Koontz of Greensboro in the June primary.

Gaston A. Johnson Charles W. McAnally Koontz 12Th Judicial District 12Th Judicial H. L. Koontz Greensboro George A. Younce Johnson High Point Davidson Stokes County Guilford State Board of Elections McAnally

Local V F W Post To Hold Friday Dance Change

The High Point post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Request dance in the Sheraton hotel ballroom Thursday night from 9 30 to 1 00 due to a prior error listing Friday. This marks the second dance this season amid many requests. Music will be by the Southern Aces, a ten piece band. Tickets are on sale at Ring Ovis Couping Hari Drees Con B and Eccauary Drug Company.

High Point Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars Sheraton Southern Aces Ring Ovis Couping Hari Drees Con~b Eccauary Drug Company

Otis Elevator Wins Postoffice Contract in High Point

The Treasury Department awarded Otis Elevator Co. a $2693 contract to install a freight elevator and a dumb waiter in the High Point North Carolina postoffice building. Work to coincide with building construction. Otis outbid competitors.

Otis Elevator Co City P Enterprise Washington Treasury Department Otis Elevator Company High Point N. C Postoffice Eco Ieciid Treasury Deparemeni

Millis Discovers Europeans Hoarding U S Money on Tour

H A Millis of this city spent over two and a half months touring Europe and Asia traveling 23000 miles. He visited shrines temples and notable spots and found Europeans eager for American currency noting hoarding may stem from that demand. He praised Westminster Abbey but found Paris dull and Spain’s bullfight off putting.

H. A. Millis Europe Asia Mr. Millis United States Millis Paris Spain Westminister Abbey England

Bristling Replies Filed Against Northern Furniture Freight Rates

J. T. Ryan of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association filed two bristling replies with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The first targets the New England Furniture Manufacturers’ petition seeking to keep current suspensions on furniture rates. the second replies to a York County Williamsport group petition. The S.F.M.A. argues proposed class rates would raise Southern costs by about 50 percent versus Gardner Mass. and cites support from regional groups including North Carolina and Georgia bureaus.

New England Pennsylvania J. T. Ryan Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Furniture Manufacturers’ Traffic Committee of York County Commission S.F.M.A Southern Traffic League, Inc Nashville, Tenn North Carolina Traffic League, Inc Charlotte State of North Carolina Corporation Commission Raleigh Atlanta Freight Bureau Atlanta Gardner Mass New England Committee Ryan High Point

Funeral Services Set For Robert B Wilson After Asheboro Crash

Funeral services for Robert Bobbie Booker Wilson will be held at 2 30 this afternoon from his home 425 Hillcrest Drive with burial in Oakwood Memorial Park. Rev G Ray Jordan and other clergy will officiate. Pallbearers include Thomas Ring Albert Brockett William Hayes Albert Hart Elwood Cox John Williams Frank Wall and Richard Armfield. Albert Prevost, injured in the crash, was discharged from the hospital after his condition improved.

Robert “Bobbie Booker Wilson Asheboro Hillcrest Drive Oakwood Memorial Park G. Ray Jordan Wesley Memorial Church Whlch Ce. A. B. Conrac Lrst Baptist Church L. F. Tuttle Thomas Ring Albert Brockett William Hayes Albert Hart Elwood Cox John Williams Frank Wall Richard Armfield Albert Prevost Young Wilson

V. F. W. To Hold Important Session Monday Night

Veterans of Foreign Wars local post will meet at the post headquarters East Washington street Monday night. Commander J. W. McMahon says several new members will be inducted. Two committees on membership and ladies auxiliary organization will be appointed.

Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post East Washington Street J. W. McMahon Ladies Auxiliary

Williams Visitor Keeps Busy in High Point

John L. Williams, once in local advertising, now a partner in Coastal Electrotype Company of Jacksonville, Florida, is spending a few days in High Point on business.

Williams John L. Williams Coastal Electrotype Company Jacksonville Fla High Point

Biggs Opens Bank to Start Three Month Claims Period

Receiver John D. Biggs announced Commercial National Bank depositors with more than 15 000 accounts closed three months ago must file claims starting Monday at nine o clock. The three month period will run through the final day for claim submissions. Failure to file will bar participation in all dividends.

Commercial National Bank John D. Biggs

Bank to accept claims for three months in liquidation plan

Democratic Chairman Mr Biggs said the bank will open for three months to receive claims with no rush required. Depositors may file notarized claims to share assets, and notaries will be free. Filing won t disrupt formation of a new bank to liquidate the institution.

Biggs F. G. Awalt

Furniture Row Exposed As Suit Delays Case In High Point

Lee Flake's household goods lie along East Washington Street awaiting action in a long running suit. The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan association gains a right to amend its answer delaying trial to the April term. Judge Teague scheduled other matters including receivership hearings and juror reports for April.

Lee Flake East Washington Street High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Lewis E. Teague Virginia Bond and Mortgage Company C. B. Solomon A. C. Cruse Industrial Bank of Richmond Teague Yesteray

College Students To Present Recital In Roberts Hall

College music students will perform a recital in Roberts Hall Monday night at 7 30. The program features works by Bach Chopin Debussy and Mozart among others with soloists Vera Smith Allene Vance Mary Elizabeth Farmer Wilma Planter Laura Braswell Beulah Moton Alva McDonald and more in a varied student lineup.

Roberts Hall Vera Smith Massenet Largo Allene Vance Handel Mondesir Virginia Beam Nevin Frances Pritchett Hearter Truth Isley Chopin Mary Elizabeth Farmer Virgil Ernestine Voneannon Poldini Poldini; the Enchanted Glade C. L. Gray, Jr Barker Sam Troutman Fillmore Wm. C. Ferree Bohannon Andantino Mildred Marsh Martini Kreisler Mabole Bogle Alma Andrews Debussy Alva McDonald Russell J. H. Mourane Clark Chibiribin Wilma Planter Pestalozza Lassie O' Mine Laura Braswell Walt Terry Beulah Moton Coombs Bouree Hubert Liverman Bach Mozart Wilma Rogers Kreister Bohm

Legion 10 Vote on Bonus Monday in Andrew Jackson Post Meeting

An out of town speaker will address the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion at the First Methodist Protestant church tomorrow night at 8 30. A vote among paid up members will decide on immediate payment of adjusted compensation certificates and will be forwarded to NC department commander Henry C Bourne in Tarboro.

Andrew Jackson American Legion First Methodist Protestant Henry C. Bourne Tarboro North Carolina Legion Forrest H. Shuford Bourne The Legion Auxiliary A. Sherrod

Presbyterians Hear Dr Kennett At First Church

Dr Paul S Kennett head of history at High Point College will deliver the morning sermon at 11 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church today. There will be no evening service. Church school meets at 9 45 this morning with Lamar McCallum superintendent. Other classes meet as usual.

Paul S. Kennett High Point College First Presbyterian Church Lamar McCallum

Barbee Opens Manufacturers Furniture Store in City

The Enterprise reports the opening of Manufacturers Furniture Store at 147 South Wrenn Street in the Fred G. Barbee building. Owner Fred G. Barbee will run the business with his sons offering a complete line of household furniture for every room.

Manufacturers Furniture Store South Wrenn Street Fred G. Barbee Mr. Barbee Mr. Bar

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Confrence Witnday B. W. Hackney Council Edwin Spence Spence Brothers Saginaw, Mich South Main Haster Mrs. Spence Teague Lacal Coffee CO Gold, McAnally and Gold Law School University of North Carolina University Numa F. Reid Masonic Lodge Democratic Party Walter E. Crissman V. F. W. Post U. S American New York Madera Rock of Gibraltar Algiers France Nice Monte Carlo Southern Wilson Troy R. Short Township Democratic Executive Committee Wade P. Renfrew Short Guilford County Flake Dr. Kennett F. G. Barbee
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