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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

16

Voluntary Commercial Class Works Started for 12 Youths

A new voluntary commercial class under Mrs. C. C. Prince and with help from the Business and Professional Girls club begins tonight for twelve young people. The program, sponsored by the State Department of Public Instruction, offers additional training beyond initial illiteracy work up to the eighth grade and meets twice weekly.

C. C. Prince Business and Professional Girls Club State Department of Public Instruction

Hemroid Internal Remedy Promises Pile Relief

Sufferers warned external salves or cutting fail to cure piles caused by poor lower bowel circulation. Dr J S Leonhardt developed Hemroid as an internal tablet to stimulate circulation and heal the affected parts with a money back guarantee offered by Eckerd's Economy Drug Store and Mann's.

J. S. Leonhardt Eckerd’s Economy Drug Mann's

Local volunteers seek typewriters for NYA youth classes

Mrs Prince leads voluntary classes in the cot tage behind the superintendent of schools office. She urges donors to send or lend a typewriter for short periods, contacting her at 112 1-2 North Wrenn street or by telephone 4307. The work is not NYA sanctioned but purely voluntary.

Prince North Wrenn Street

The Ace of Spades Insane Asylum Sketch

An asylum visitor observes a patient painting a scene of Israelites fleeing the Red Sea. The artist explains the canvas shows the pursuers approaching as the sea path opens, and the rolling seat shifts to let passage occur.

Howard Nettse Highland Staion High ‘Point Himelf Red Sea

Freak Hen Egg Discovered At Earl Embler Home

Corless Earl Embler found a dark brown egg with a white stripe at 414 Mangum Avenue. He suggests diet may have caused the deformity and notes the egg arrived after Easter. The egg is at The Enterprise office for display.

Corless Earl Embler Mangum Avenue Mr. Embler Easter The Enterprise

High Point Pension Club to Meet at Central Labor Union Hall

E F Seagraves president of the High Point Old-Age Pension club announced a meeting at Central Labor Union hall on North Wrenn street at 7 30 tonight. Several speakers have been engaged and a string band will furnish music for the occasion.

E. F. Seagraves High Point Old-Age Pension Club Central Labor Union Hall North Wrenn Street

Picture left by alleged chicken thief identified

Police announced they have identified a picture left at the theft scene where several chickens were stolen earlier in the week. No warrant has been drawn by noon as evidence to charge the man with the theft is not yet sufficient.

Proper Throttle Opening for Engine Start

When starting an engine the throttle should be opened part way to allow more gas into the cylinders and ease turning over the engine. This practice helps prevent stalling and reduces strain on starting components.

Women’s Memorial A. M. E. church blocklaying contest

The Women’s Memorial A. M. E. church trustees sponsor a blocklaying contest to choose who lays the first block of the new church. Contestants are drawn from city churches and entries close in the second week of May. Blocks are prepared on the grounds and the Blocklaying Service will occur after all blocks are ready.

Board of Trustees ‘of Women’s Memorial A. M. E. Church

Fairview School Plans Tea and May Day Event

The Grade Mothers' Council at Fairview street school hosts a tea in the school auditorium Sunday at 4 o'clock. The annual May Day program will be held on the campus Friday May 1 at 4 o'clock with the entire school participating.

Fairview School Fairview Street School

Print Dress Party and Contest at Kilby Arcade

The Young People’s club sponsors a Print Dress party and contest at Kilby Arcade Friday evening at 9 o’clock. Attendance is requested. C. E. Davis, boys commission attends. Mrs. Tishle Dorsett of Winston Salem visits her nephew Ollie E. Simmons of Downing street.

Young People’s Club Kilby Arcade Mrs. Tishle Dorsett Winston-Salem Ollie E. Simmons Downing Street

Rotarians Hear Dr William Williamson Speech on Ideals

Rev O C Williamson pastor of First Presbyterian church and former Alexandria pastor spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon. He urged putting Rotary ideals into action and highlighted personal friendships across nationalities including unfriendly ones. Williamson shared six years living in Mexico and insights from that period. Program was led by R A McPheeters. visitor F B Howland of Titusville Pa wintering in Southern Pines N C attended.

O. C. Williamson D. D First Presbyterian Church Alexandria Rotary Club Today Dr. Williamson Rotary Williamson Mexico R. A. McPheeters F. B. Howland Titusville Southern Pines N. C

Chicago Butter Market Steady Amid Unchanged Trading

Chicago reports butter at 9 725 steady and unchanged with supplies steady. Eggs receipts total 30 970 with extra firsts local 19 percent and various car and storage figures. Jupiter’s moon is nearly as large as Mars and some speculate it may be inhabited.

Chicago Jupiter Mars

Conference Sees NC Race Co Operation Meet

Attendee attended the 17th annual state conference of the North Carolina Commission on Interracial Co operation at Centenary Methodist Church in Winston-Salem.

North Carolina Commission On Interracial Co-operation Centenary Methodist Church Winston-Salem

McCrorey to Speak at Cherry Street Sunday

Dr H L McCrorey president of Johnson C Smith University Charlotte will speak at Cherry Street Presbyterian church Sunday morning The Young People's council will present a special program.

H. L. McCrorey Cherry Street Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Johnson Co. Smith University Charlotte Young People’s Council

Mrs Ella Kirby and granddaughter visit Miss Bruton

Mrs. Ella Kirby and her granddaughter Louise, both of Woodville, are visiting Miss Filexie Bruton at 305 Normal Street.

Ella Kirby Louise Woodville Filexie Bruton Normal Street

Lambeth Unopposed After Telegram Filing Notice

Rep J Walter Lambeth of North Carolina's eighth district stood unopposed for renomination after a candidate filed by telegram instead of letter. Giles Yeomans Newton of Gibson wired a $100 fee but was rejected. Maxwell and McLendon upheld filing rules requiring signed forms.

Raleigh J. Walter Lambeth North Carolina R. C C. Maxwell State Board of Elections Giles Yeomans Newton Gibson Lambeth Maj L. P. McLendon Maxwell Newton Richmond

Deaths Reuben F Jordan Thomasville

Reuben Farley Jordan 70 died at his home 412 Morton street at ten this morning after a two year illness Born September 21, 1865 in Montgomery county His wife died about twenty years ago Surviving five daughters Mamie Pierce of Denton Martha Norris Beasie Ward Lloyd Smith Clifford Wolf all of Thomasville Three sons Charles Jordan Clover S C Lee and Perlie Jordan both of Thomasville One brother Jacob Jordan Steeds Funeral services set for Saturday at two at Pierce's Chapel near Cid with interment in the church cemetery there.

Reuben F. Jordan Thomasville Reuben Farley Jordan Morton Street Mr. Jordan Montgomery County Mamie Pierce Denton Mesdames Martha Norris Beasie Ward Lloyd Smith Clifford Wolf Charles Jordan Clover 8. C Lee Perlie Jordan Jacob Jordan Steeds Pierce's Chapel Cid Church

996 Teachers Upon Payroll of WPA

Raleigh reports 996 teachers employed on March 31 in North Carolina's emergency relief in education program under the Works Progress Administration. C. E. McIntosh, director, notes the 27,268 persons served in adult and special classes.

Raleigh North Carolina Works Progress Administration C. E. MclIntosh

Fasteeth Powder Promises Firm Comfort for Dentures

A promotional item touts Fasteeth powder as an improved formula that keeps false teeth firm all day with no gooey taste. It claims denture wearers can eat laugh and talk comfortably and advises readers to get it from their druggist.

Teachers Payment and Staffing Cuts Tied to WPA Funding

The number of teachers fell from a February peak of 1,220 as WPA funds were curtailed. In March instructors were paid 54,868.90 dollars.

WPA

Racing rule limits chanks except in Indianapolis

The American Automobile Association announces that chanks will be barred from riding in races except in Indianapolis, where exceptions are allowed. The notice clarifies eligibility rules for upcoming contests and emphasizes safety and compliance with organizational guidelines.

Indianapolis

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