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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
3
Miss Orewe McIlwaine head of the Leadership Training department of the Presbyterian church at Richmond Virginia will arrive to begin a series of meetings at the local church. The Sunday session starts at 4 PM replacing the 6 PM vesper service and the following four evenings run at 730 with worship as the topic.
Police charged three drivers without a state permit, two with speeding, one for reckless driving, one for driving a car without proper lights, and one for driving drunk. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
A notice invites members of other churches to join the classes inspired by the textbook Guiding the Experience of Worship. The program emphasizes shared learning and spiritual growth through inclusive sessions.
John B. Martin 87 died at his daughter Mrs. Belle Nance home at 214 Vail avenue after a three week illness. Born October 8 1849 in Halifax Va he moved to High Point 25 years ago worked 17 years for Tomlinson Chair Co. Survived by four daughters 29 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2 30 pm at Mt Carmel Church near Reidsville with Rev O L Ruth and Rev Troy London. Interment in church cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Alice Blackwell dies at home on Winston-Salem road. A short service will be held this afternoon at 5 from Koonce Funeral Home chapel. The body will be shipped Saturday morning to Toccoa Georgia for funeral Sunday.
Robert Earl Burns 18 son of the late A L Burns and Mamie Jor dan Burns died at his Winston-Salem home yesterday at 11 am after a two week illness. Born in High Point he moved to Winston-Salem as a child and graduated from Winston-Salem High School last year. Survived by three brothers C J H A and T J Burns and three sisters Mrs John Hendricks Mrs Fred Conrad and Miss Sarah Burns all of Winston-Salem. Funeral at Burkhead M E church Saturday at 2 pm with interment at 4 pm in Oakwood Cemetery High Point.
In a dramatic courtroom moment Mrs. Norton identified Gable as the possible father of Gwendoline. Gable testified as a defense witness for the third time while Norton’s attorney asked to let the defendant view him closely. She stared, recoiled, then whispered a clear “yes.”
The article notes a chairman is selected for a three year term with the chairman to earn $6000 annually as a full time official. Ten other board members will be paid $25 per day plus traveling expenses when the board meets, with frequent sessions expected in the first year and at least monthly meetings thereafter.
Governor Hoey plans to appoint Cutler as the chairman of the state liquor board with terms set to assure annual compensation from 1500 to 2000 dollars. The choice focuses on Cutler’s proven diligence and impartiality, while Williams faces geographic considerations and a strong bloc of endorsements.
Mrs A Moore was moved to Burrus Memorial Hospital this morning from her Thurston Street home after two weeks of serious illness. Her condition remains critical.
Barbara Hilton six weeks old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Hilton, died at the grandparents home on Spring street. Survived by parents, one brother Jan Perry Hilton, paternal grandparents E. C. Hilton and W. L. Hansel, and maternal grandparents W. L. Hansel and others. Funeral today at 3 30 p.m. at the parents home with Rev. Kendall B. Shoffner officiating. interment Zion church cemetery.
Mildred Bridges Adams files for absolute divorce from John Thomas Adams in High Point municipal court alleging more than two years of separation. She cites a January 22, 1928 marriage and a September 15, 1922 separation, and seeks absolute custody of their child.
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