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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1931

Page

8

Young Man Killed In Auto Wreck Near City

Martin Cates, 26, a local furniture worker, died when a Ford roadster overturned four miles north of the city on Sandy Ridge road. Herm an Leaver, reportedly the driver, was held on $500 bond for manslaughter. The car’s owner was Kitchin Baynes. Cates had been riding with him earlier. Police found Cates’ identity in his clothing. funeral arrangements were not yet made.

Martin Cates Sandy Ridge Road Sandy Ridge Herman Leaver Mallory Street Kitchin Baynes Centennial Avenue Pitot Winston-Salem Highway Baynes Cates Leazer Aroand Claude Hussey Leazer Boy Kearns Street Knox Furniture Williame-Norris Company Tennessee A. B. Cates Quebec Tenn

Christ's Return Topic Framed as Revival Sermon

Rev. E. Gibson Davis of Tabernacle Baptist Raleigh preaches at Green Street Baptist on Will the World See Jesus Again. He calls Christ’s return a personal visible event and urges active faith, highlighting judgment, devotion, and spiritual warfare.

Christ E. Gibson Davis Tabernacle Baptist Church Raleigh Green Street Baptist Church Jesus Mr. Davis Earth Church of Christ

Twenty-One Cases Tried in High Point Municipal Court

Twenty-one cases were disposed of in a Monday morning session of High Point municipal court mostly involving liquor law violations. Walter Welborn faced contempt for not complying with a driving ban after a prior drunken driving conviction. his case was continued. Other outcomes included fines for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, larceny, and reckless driving. several defendants were ordered to leave the city or face suspensions.

High Point W. G. Brown Lewis F. Teague Walter Welborn Welborn George Jackson Aix Fred Dickson Haskell Hood Glover Jones Thomas Davis Curtis Smothers Lucile Page Gladys Bray Sheraton Hotel Beatrice Parks Jamey Connally Clarence Lilley Amos Maynard Albert Short Bernie Hines C. J. Teague T. C. Martin Ray Barner Walter Brown Garfield Everett Maggie Brown

Sunday Services In High Point Churches

A High Point Sunday column notes morning worship at Central Friends Church with Rev. Tom A. Sykes speaking on A New Way of Life. The service featured a duet Lead Kindly Light by Norman Fidler and Jos. J. Cox and included reflections on religious action and following Christ. The evening service, sponsored by the Senior Christian Endeavor, featured talks by Byron Haworth and Sykes on Lifes Adventure, with music by Frances Sloan and a quartet. Ruth Jarrell presided.

Central Friends Church Tom A. Sykes Kindly Light Norman Fidler Jos. J. Cox Sykes God Lord Israel The Apes Earth George Fox England Fox Christ Jesus Christ Byron Haworth Young Friends Board of North Carolina Yearly Meeting Mr. Sykes Frances Sloan Helen Louise Stephens Elizabeth Hoffman Robert Hopkins Ruth Jarrell

Woodmen Arriving For Statewide Convention

State officials and Woodmen circles members arrive in Raleigh to form the advance guard of more than 200 delegates for the North Carolina Head Camp and State Grove Woodmen's Circle joint convention. Dr Wells of Murray Ky will speak after welcome remarks. events include dinners, a barbecue, and a square dance at the Sheraton Hotel.

Head Camp Woodmen's Circle Dr. Wells North Carolina State Grove Woodmen’s Circle Rainey T. Wells Kentucky Sheraton Hotel R. F. Patterson Kannapolis E. B. Lewis Kinston George T. Hewlitt Wilmington T. O. Grigg Shelby George W. Troutman W. L. Ross Salisbury J. L. Davis Effie E. Rogers Raleigh State Teachers College Murray A. York Barrington T. Hill Wadesboro Deep River Sheraton Ball Room

Johnson Speaker At Commencement For Spring Hope School

T. C. Johnson former professor at High Point college and executive secretary of the local merchants' association delivered the annual commencement sermon at Spring Hope High School yesterday morning. Spring Hope, about thirty five miles from Raleigh, is a large consolidated school in the region. this year’s graduating class numbers thirty five. The superintendent is Prof. Paul C. Newton, formerly of Thomasville.

T. C. Johnson High Point College Local Merchants’ Association Spring Hope High School Spring Hope School Raleigh Paul C. Newton Thomasville

Funeral for man burned to death

Funeral services for James Theodore Wall, who died from burns after a gasoline explosion on March 29, were held at Sechrest Funeral Home. Rev. Lewis McFarland led the service assisted by a quartet. Pallbearers and a large number of relatives attended. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.

James Theodore Wall Burns Sechrest Lewis McFarland Friends Church Anna Mendenhall Beatrice Crouch Norman Fiddler J. A. Barker Jesse McDowell Clarence Farr Louis Millikan L. B. McPherson Wade Hiatt H. M. Stephens Oakwood Cemetery

German Glider Tour Plans Departure from New York

The American Glider League will depart New York on July 23 for a 48 day glider tour of Germany. The delegation aims to showcase glider aviation and promote exchange between nations during the extended visit.

New York American Glider League Germany

Pirates Shut Out Cardinals With Four Hits

Henry Meine held the Cardinals scoreless as the Pirates won 0 to 0 with four hits.

Henry Meine Pirates Cardinals

Ed's Cigar Store Founder Killed In Wreck

Charlies P Johnson, 35, founder of Ed's Cigar Store in Winston Salem, was fatally injured in a car wreck three miles north of Dennis on the Winston Salem Walnut Cove road. J W Dillon of Leaksville was seriously injured. Johnson died at about 10 30 pm from internal injuries after being rushed to City hospital.

Johnson Dillon Charles Winston-Salem

Local Bankers At Pinehurst Meeting

J. Elwood Cox president of Commercial National Bank and CC H Marriner cashier depart for Pinehurst to attend the North Carolina Bankers association convention in session through Wednesday. A J Idol will join them there on Wednesday.

J. Elwood Cox Commercial National Bank CC. H. Marriner Pinehurst North Carolina Bankers Association A. J. Idol

Revival Services Begin Tonight at Hilliard Memorial Baptist

Revival services start at 7 30 this evening at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church. A 15 minute song service precedes the sermon by Rev Hughey O Miller. The public is invited to attend.

Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Hughey O. Miller

Window Break-In Netted About $3000 in Jewelry

Robbers ripped a large hole in Max Bones Jewelry store window at 203 North Main street just after 11 PM and absconded with thirty rings and two watches worth about 3000 dollars. Police lack leads as suspects are unknown and insurance covers part of the loss.

Max Bones North Main Street Usiuu Main Street Gboro

Fire at 329 Fourth St Destroys Weant Home

Sunday morning fire at 329 Fourth Street heavily damaged the home of I. W. Weant. Firemen arrived after a false alarm at 2 AM and the actual blaze at 4:23 AM. The one story frame building was nearly ready to collapse when the aerial and two trucks reached the scene. all occupants escaped but lose personal belongings and furnishings.

Fourth St I. W. Weant

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City Grove Blue Bird Cab CO Green Street Church Teague John Central Friends Robert Brockett Elwood Cafe East High Street Elwood Hotel Star Welding & Repair CO East Russell St U. P. Johnson Greensboro Road Cable St E. Blac RADIO Guilford Radio Service North Wrenn Wilson Motor Company West Broad Yellow Cabs City Yellow Cab Co Matton Drug W. M. Tucker Mer Weant Will Rogers High Point Perpetual Buildinges S and Loan Association A. J, Idol Treas H. Ellis Hedgecock Roofing Company Ward St
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