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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1931
Page
8
Councilman T C Johnson of the second ward releases a statement in the Democratic primary period denying any bid for a city manager position. He condemns late yesterday's injections of his name in the contest as unjustified and stresses he seeks no city payroll role.
The Andrew Jackson Post American Legion will meet at 8 00 PM in the Jr O U A M hall East Washington street The discussion includes arranging ushers and assistants for a prize fight exhibition at Willis Park within weeks Promoted by K C Conway under the High Point Boxing Commission Officials urge wide member attendance for a strong organization and smooth operation.
Deputy Sheriff C L Gray arrested B A Woodell of High Point on a $50 check charge. George Neal filed the warrant. Woodell posted $100 bond to appear before Justice J H Gerry in Walnut Cove next Monday at 3 p.m.
A North Carolina druggist promotes a new pain remedy labeled Be C promising instant relief from all headaches and neuralgic, sciat ic, or rheumatic pains. Advertised as safe with no after effects, the product is said to calm nerves in three minutes and is sold for 10 or 25 cents at soda fountains.
T R Short deputy sheriff in charge of the county tax office says Haworth’s charges concern him personally are denied. Haworth says he has heard nothing of Short’s involvement in the city campaign and has no complaints. Haworth had claimed county deputy sheriff organization in High Point is active in the campaign.
Mrs Evie Medlin, mother of 16 year old Woodrow Medlin, who was killed on the Fairfield road February 6, received 2450 for loss of support from the High Point Enterprise and London Guarantee in a special North Carolina industrial commission hearing. Weekly installments of seven dollars were ordered for 350 weeks. Further hearings covered Armistead Blake’s finger injury and four other claims involving lead poisoning, a street accident, and a pit injury at a mill.
The High Point High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted five seniors and six juniors who meet scholarship leadership service and character criteria. Dr. G L Humphreys and Dr. Raymond Binford awarded scholarships and Frank Sizemore received the service cup on the first ballot of juniors and seniors. New members include seniors Robert Guarino Dora Lamet Juanita Reid Walter Murray Frances Einstein Craig Farr and others and juniors John Gurney Briggs John Mungan Byron Abels Patricia Hall Nick Antonakos Frances Sloan.
In Reno Nevada a charity basketball game between the Sparks Lions club and the Volunteer Firemen featured a novelty uniform clash with one team in lingerie and the other in nightgowns signaling a lighthearted fundraising event.
Republican leaders call two city meetings for 7:30 at F. P. Conrad’s Tate street store and J. E. Foust’s Willowbrook store two weeks before the election. It is hoped all nine Republican candidates will attend both events with speakers including 4.1. Walser and Leland Stanford.
Chuck Collins, head football coach at the University of North Carolina and a 1926 Notre Dame All-American, will address the High Point Rotary club at lunch Thursday at 12 15 and be guest of honor that evening at a Carolina Alumni Association meeting in the Sheraton hotel ballroom. Sheriff J Ed Millis arranged the visit.
Mayor C A York told a city hall meeting of police officers that the winning party will fill every office. City Manager E M Knox barred press access and urged officers to follow city rules forbidding political activity beyond voting. No action was taken and the discussion focused on tensions between party affiliates in the force.
Joseph Addison Wall died at his home near Sophia Sunday morning after a year long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at Old Union M E Church led by Rev J H Brendall Jr. Interment was in the family plot. Pallbearers included R L White Jr J T Wall T B Wall J M Worthington Milton Watson Ernest A Aldridge. Flowers carried by many local women and Misses Rosalie Smith Mary Swaim Rosabelle Woolen. A large crowd attended the services.
Claude C Shipwash died at 601 Grimes Street Sunday morning. Rev C L Ruth led the services at the late residence with interment in Spring Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included G E Carmichael J A Smith R A Shipwash W M Carmichael K L Shipwash J C Culler. Floral bearers named from Modlin Carmichael and Shipwash families.
Swanson of the local police force refutes Horace Haworth’s charges he has aided a party in the current city campaign. He asserts he only registered and voted and voiced private opinions. He says he has not attended political gatherings or assisted candidates or campaigns.
L Shipwash and Mrs Bessie Proctor mourn a 20 year old who died after ten days of influenza. A large number of friends and relatives attended the last rites.
The Japanese Prince and Princess Takamatsu end a six day D C visit and depart for Philadelphia. The prince calls the tour the happiest of the 25 countries visited.
Funeral services for John V. Apple owner of J. W. Apple Cigar Manufacturing will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Archdale M E Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Apple born April 10 1879 in Caswell County survived by wife Lillie Turner two sons Herbert and Paul and daughter Elsie with brothers Tom and Robert and sisters Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Pike.
Plans to create a baseball diamond for teen age boys on three acres beside the city abattoir donated to the High Point Civitan club moved forward at a meeting at the Elwood hotel. The project is expected to cost at least 100 dollars and the grading and preliminary work were authorized. Committee members are W. F. Bailey L. R. Johnston and Pred W. McPherson. Rev H Norwood Bowne and Rev Matt Harrison were welcomed back to the group.
Dr Charles Haddon Nabers will lead a Wednesday midweek prayer Bible study at First Presbyterian church at 7 30 PM The subject The Vials of Wrath and the Fall of Babylon will cover chapters 15 and 18 inclusive in a congregational session Seeking to review key prophetic chapters for church members and visitors alike
Mrs. Laura B. Price wife of Edwin Price a wealthy woodenware maker is under a six months sentence for conspiracy to have her jewelry and furs stolen to collect 17745 in insurance payments.
Open house invites the public to view large exhibits of telephone equipment. The Southeast Independent Telephone Ownerships will host the event on the second floor of the Sheraton tonight, announced local officials overseeing arrangements.
Dem<option>s to open city campaign headquarters tomorrow in Raleigh. Renfrow, township Democratic chairman, left this morning for the capital to spend the day and will return tonight. He faced criticism from Horace Haworth over alleged Republican police activity. The piece also notes a Bible study service and a three day industry convention with a focus on the Strowger Automatic Call Recorder and an evening banquet.
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