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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1937

Page

12

Air Line signs 5 year contract for Greensboro airport

Eastern Air Lines officials signed a five year lease to use the Greensboro High Point airport and plan to begin operations by May 15 if the field is reinstated by the commerce department. The deal, announced at a Greens boro chamber meeting, includes three daily flights with twin motored 14 passenger airliners.

Greensboro-High Point Department of Commerce Greensboro Eastern Air Lines Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Paul H. Brattain New York Fastern Air Lines George Gardner Miami Fila Board of County Commissioners George L. Stansbury Brattain

Portrait to be presented in Robeson County tonight

In Lumberton on April 20 an oil portrait of the late Governor Angus W. McLean will be presented at exercises in Robeson County. Judge N A Sinclair of Fayetteville will preside and Rep J Bayard Clark of the seventh district will deliver the address.

Lumberton Angus W. McLean Robeson County N. A. Sinclair Fayetteville J. Bayard Clark

Local students to participate in style show

Eleven High Point college students will travel to Raleigh on Thursday to join a Style Show staged by the Textile School of North Carolina State College and home economics departments. Accompanied by teacher Miss Lola Barry, the group will model student made costumes from fabrics designed and woven at State college. The event at Pullen Hall begins 2 PM with further demonstrations in the Textile building showing cotton to fabric processes.

High Point College Raleigh North Carolina State College North Carolina State Colleges For Women Lola Barry State College High Point Pullen Hall Helen Bates Brown Summit Adelaide Comer Danville Cecelia Farlow Sophia Ruth Futrelle Greensboro Olga Marlette Graham Rebecca Coble Haw River Virginia Curry Iva Mae Fowler Thomasville Lorene Koontz Winston-Salem Esther Miran Torrington Conn Virginia Mitchell

Revival at Morning Star Tabernacle Continues Next Week

The Morning Star Tabernacle at 1800 English Street will extend its revival for another week. Tonight the speaker focuses on Daniel chapter seven, continuing a three week plus series.

Morning Star Tabernacle English Street Daniel

Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood Meeting Evening

The Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood holds its monthly meeting Wednesday at 6 30 in the church Sunday school rooms. Supper will be served by the Ladies Aid and the study of the book Living Issues In China will be led by the pastor.

License Revoked for Driving Drunk in High Point

Raleigh special report states Clett Crowson of 912 Asheboro Street High Point had his driving license revoked by the state department of revenue following conviction for driving drunk.

Raleigh State Department of Revenue Clett Crowson Asheboro Street High Point

City Manager Knox heads to Raleigh for rail track project talks

City Manager E. M. Knox left at 7 o'clock to meet Public Works officials and State Highway and Public Works commission members in Raleigh. The visit is to discuss details of the railroad track low mood project, though his office did not know the exact nature of the details.

E. M. Knox Public Works Administration State Highway and Public Works Commission Raleigh

Camp Opens June 15 Near Ola Hut for Boys

Hickory April 20. C A Witherspoon director announces the interstate C A camp for boys near Ola hut will open June 15. Elliott is noted in connection with the camp.

Hickory C. A. Witherspoon Caid Tooe Ae Elliott Ola Hut

Legion Leader to preside at Warsaw gym dedication

Warsaw on April 20 AP Henry L. Stevens Jr national commander of the American Legion will be master of ceremonies at the dedication of a new gymnasium in the city Thursday.

Warsaw Henry L. Stevens, Jr The American Legion

Three Children Bitten By Stray Dog Here Yesterday

Three children were bitten by stray dogs in the city yesterday. One victim, four year old Donald Madden, son of Mr and Mrs L C Madden, was bitten on East Green Street. Police vowed to reduce stray dogs before May, noting higher rabies risk in May and June.

Donald Madden L. C. Madden Winslow Street East Green Street English Street Madden W. C. Johnson

Traffic violations recorded in 24 hours

Police charged two people with driving without a state permit, one with driving drunk, one with speeding, one with overparking, and one with reckless driving. Drive carefully and save a life.

John Griffin 76 dies after illness at daughter's home

John Griffin a 76 year old landscape gardener died yesterday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. R P Royer home on Archdale road after a short illness with pneumonia. He was born in Sydenham Kent England March 20 1861 and came to the United States 36 years ago. He leaves one daughter two grandsons four brothers two sisters and a widow. The body will be sent to Roslyn Long Island for funeral and interment at Roslyn cemetery.

John Griffin R. P. Royer Archdale Road Mr. Griffin Sydenham Kent County England William and Ann Coburn Griffin Griffin High Point W. Bruce Armstrong Jack Griffin Armstrong Arthur Griffin Yonkers N. Y Thomas Griffin Old Westbury L. L. Alfred Fred Griffin Fred Edney Bath Maine Emily Gamble Clare Gupp Canada Roger Roslyn Long Island Roslyn Cemetery

G W Fry Dies At 67 In City Residence

G W Fry aged 67 died at his home 925 Dayton street shortly before noon after several years of declining health. Born June 21, 1869 in Davie county, he moved to this city 18 months ago from Winston-Salem where he worked for B F Huntley Furniture. He married Lula Poole November 1, 1895. Surviving are son William and daughter Myrtle, plus three half brothers and a half sister. Funeral at home Wednesday at 3:30 PM with Rev Fairchield and Rev N F Britt officiating.

G. W. Fry Dayton Street Winston-Salem Centerville Lula Poole William F. Fry Myrtle Fry Henry Claud George Fry Denie Wood Dare County Koonce Funeral Home Mr. Fairchield N. F. Britt North Park Baptist Church

Doctor Vance Rolling Named Sanatorium Head

Henderson April 20. Dr. Vance Rolling has been named head of the Scott Parker tubercular sanatorium in Vance county today.

Henderson Vance Rolling Scott Parker Vance County

Carrier Boys to Be Show Guests at World on Parade

More than 75 High Point Enterprise news boys will join Cetlin Wilson World on Parade this week under V F W auspices to benefit the School Boy Patrol. The group, led by R P Jones, will receive ride tickets and be entertained by Flying Sensations and other midway acts. Gene Naudreau, longtime Cetlin Wilson showman, retires to open Trading Post Inn in High Point.

High Point Enterprise Cetlin-Wilson World R. P. Jones Enterprise Cetlin-Wilson Leo Carrell Susie Lillian Duke Jeanett Paradise Club New York Gene Naudreau High Point North Main Street Trading Post Inn Gene Sucess

Civitan Club Hosts Dr Taylor On Health Problems

Civitan members hear Dr F R Taylor address topics linking poverty to disease at the Elwood hotel luncheon. Greensboro hosts Civitan district convention this Friday with local delegation. Civitan International meets in Tulsa June 12 to 17. High school citizenship essay winners invited to next week's meeting amid Boys and Girls Week observance. Coach Wade A Minette thanks the club for sponsoring the Western Conference track meet.

F. R. Taylor High Point Clinton Club Elwood

Rheba Crawford Saved For Last in Slender Suit Trial

In Los Angeles on April 20 attorneys predicted the trial's climax in Rheba Crawford’s $1,080,000 slander suit against Aimee Semple McPherson. The former Broadway figure, once called the angel of Broadway, faced the judge’s attention as proceedings neared a dramatic chapter.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Rheba Crawford Angel Broadway

Gnats, Cameras and a Baby In A Home Sunday Tale

A humorous slice of life sketches a gnats invasion and failed outdoor photography attempts. The narrator contrasts pests with feathered friends and ends with a playful tribute to an unnamed horse and a light car-ownership verse.

Mid Week Service Canceled at Wesley Memorial

Wesley Memorial will not hold its mid week service on Wednesday evening due to the Bishop's Crusade Fellowship dinner Thursday night and a Mission Study Course running four days this week. Bishop Paul B. Kern speaks Thursday at 6 30 p m at the church. Tickets are available at the church office. Dr and Mrs William DeRuiter, returning from eleven years in Africa, lead the study course with personal experiences. Sessions are 10 to 11 30 a m Wednesday and Thursday open to all.

Wesley Memorial Church Paul B. Kern William DeRuiter America

Witness Named in Semple Slender Action at Angelus Temple

The one remaining witness of importance in a $150,000 slander action filed by Roberta Semple against her mother’s Angelus Temple attorney Willis Andrews is identified.

Roberta Semple Angelus Temple Willedd Andrews

Piedmont B T U Convention Set At Greensboro First Baptist

Greensboro hosts the 17th annual Piedmont Associational Baptist Training Union convention at First Baptist church next Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Walter E. Crissman of High Point announces a delegation from 43 Piedmont district churches. Officers include Miss Elizabeth Campbell, Walter Crissman, John Reavis, J. Wills, and James Gillespie. Registration begins 2:30 p.m. Saturday with a welcome by Central Stevens. Dr. Carl Townsend of Raleigh will speak. departmental conferences follow. Sunday features Sunday school, service, and a closing message by Nathan Brooks Jr.

Piedmont Associational Baptist Training Union Convention First Baptist Church Greensboro Walter E. Crissman High Point Baptist Piedmont Criman Elizabeth Cambell John Reavis H Point J. Wills P Dent James Gillespie Rville Genterphens B. T. Uctivities High Point City Carl M. Townsend Raleigh

Woman Injured in Auto Crash on English Street

Mrs. Marie Robertson, white, 203% College Street, suffered a broken hip and painful injuries after a car driven by Sam Hill, 28, Negro, crashed into a pole in the 1100 block of English Street. She was removed to Burrus Memorial Hospital and remained hospitalized. The vehicle, owned by O. D. Shephard, was attended by an ambulance from Young's Funeral Home.

Marie Robertson College Street English Street Sam Hill Eccles Street O. D. Shepherd Robertson Burrus Memorial Hospital Yowg

Crime Against Nature Charged In Municipal Court

Judge Lewis Be Teague presided as four witnesses testified in a special municipal court session. C BE Deal aged 42 and Grace Moore aged 26 faced charges of crime against nature after police found them in an act at Moore's home following a liquor intake. Both pleaded not guilty and a further hearing was set for tomorrow. Grace Moore admitted drinking with Deal and a dispute over a pocketbook occurred before arrest. Etta Moore testified she called police to make the arrest. The defendants were reportedly able to walk to the police car.

Lewis BE. Teague Municipal Court C. BE. Deal English Street Grace Moore Beamon Street Etta Moore Deal Teague

Henderson Sues Blue Bird Cab for 2500 Injuries

R A Henderson filed suit in High Point municipal court seeking 2500 for damages and injuries after his car was forced off Prospect street on January 23 when a taxicab turned onto Prospect from English street. He says the cab caused substantial damage to his vehicle and left him injured.

R. A. Henderson High Point Municipal Court Blue Bird Cab, Inc Henderson Prospect Street English Street

Firemen Prepare For Dur ham Drill School

Members of the local fire department began training today for the North Carolina Fire College and Drill School to be held in Durham on April 27 28 29 under the sponsorship of the North Carolina Firemen's Association. Fire Chief E K Ingram will select attendees in a few days as an elaborate program has been prepared for the annual meeting.

North Carolina Fire College North Carolina Firemen's Association Durham E. K. Ingram

Marriage License Issued in Greensboro

Special to The Enterprise reports that Greensboro on April 20 issued a marriage license by the register of deeds to a couple. Details of names or addresses were not provided in the excerpt.

Greensboro the Register of Deeds For

Hardware Proud Of Record With General Electric Frig

H P Hardware touts a century of GE refrigerators with over 2 600 sold in ten years and 97 percent still in satisfactory home service. J P Spencer notes the durability and a five year warranty to cover potential defects while GE machines run with minimal maintenance.

Point Hardware Company General el General Electric J. P. Spencer

Joint Meeting of Needle Craft Club and PTA

A joint meeting of the Needle Craft club and the Fairview Street school parent-teacher association will be held tonight in the school auditorium starting at o clock.

of the Needle Craft Club Parent - Teacher Association Fairview Street School

Ladies Aid Society Meet at Parthena Son Home

Brooks Memorial church aid group No 2 will gather Thursday evening April 22 at 8 oclock in the home of Mrs Parthena Son on Fairview Street.

Ladies Aid Society Brooks Memorial Church Aid Society No. 2

Pilcher to wed Live in Point and High Point nuptials

Paul C. Pilcher aged 25 of Point and Ruth Live aged 25 of High Point plan marriage. The couple announced the forthcoming ceremony joining two regional families in a public commitment.

Paul C. Pilcher Point Ruth Live High Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Air Line Aeronautics Committee O. Henry F. M. Boldridge Charlotte Carolina Aero Club J. G. Nall United States Department of Commerce Truman Miller Maj. E. M. Haight Atlanta Boldridge Nall J. T. Martin Mary Nicholson Southern Loan CO Hood Bank Main Moore's Stanley College St Main St N. Main W. L. York A. M. Swain Bee Madam Ardelle N. Main St Ring Drug CO Schwartz Shoe N. Wrenn 8&T City Shoe SH West Commerce STREI Rity NA Monal Bank KNOX la Salle Agery Alone Lasalle Cadillac Fisher Highland Motors, Inc North Main Marx Chico Groucho Marx Marx Brothers Graham Brothers Carrier Boys Civitans FR. Taylor Spades Elizabeth Evry O. K Wesley Memorial Baptist Training Union Convention Piedmont Associational Union Crime Against Nature H. P. Hardwa Earl C. Rice Macfadden West Washington Street
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