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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1931

Page

10

Dr Wells Addresses Woodmen Convention in North Carolina

Delegates from 99 of 104 camps attend the two day North Carolina head Camp Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle meeting at the Sheraton. Dr Rainey T Wells of Kentucky delivers a 60 minute convention address on service as a shared value across states.

North Carolina Woodmen of the World State Grove Woodmen Circle Sheraton Hotel Tr. Rainey T. Wells Kentucky Moundam Sheelaw Deep River 97Th Regiment Kannapolis Piedmont Sheraton William G. Johnson National Organization Dr. Wells State Teachers College Murray EF. Henderson Charlotte Ohio Texas Woodmen A. B. Conred First Baptist Church R. F. Patterson Effie E. Rogers Raleigh Woodmen Circle J. M. Griffin FE. B. Lewis Kinston Charles A. Hines Greensboro Welle Harriet Donelen Columbia South Carolina C. A. York Barrington T. Hill Wadesboro Mr. Lewis Winston-Salem Rogers Croce Circle Benson Albemarle W. M. Reid Hendersonville Jeasie Helms Monroe Lena Seehorn Bessie Holder Hickory Mery Yoder Lincolnton Nina Gay Rocky Mount Strickland Salisbury Harriet Donelan D. C Mee Ledbetter Asheville Mattie Alexander Gastonia Hattie Smith Mattie Vaughn Green Aulander Lilian Todd Cox

Bland's Inc Incorporation Filed In Greensboro

Certificate of incorporation for Bland's Inc was filed in Guilford County. The firm will trade in pianos musical instruments and household furnishings at 203 North Main Street High Point with authorized capital of 10000 dollars. Current stockholders include G M Burrus 10 shares R R Bland 1 share Bertie E Bland 2 shares and Mary P Beasley 17 shares all of High Point or Rockford.

Greensboro Bland’s Inc Superior Court North Main Street High Point G. M. Burrus Rockford R. R. Bland Bertie E. Bladn Mary P. Beasley

Registration Closes Midnight as City Election Nears

The city voter books will close at midnight with about 10 000 names expected. Registration stood at 9 296 Saturday night and a few hundred joined by this afternoon as parties push for final voter tallies. Republicans complain they cannot locate registrars in several precincts to add unregistered voters.

High Point Man Is Sentenced Four Years For Bigamy

Ralph L. Wagoner, a young High Point man, received a four year state prison term in Greensboro before Judge T. B. Finley on a bigamy charge. The trial revealed Wagoner married Leon Williams in Bristol and abandoned his wife and three children in High Point. A prior plea on abandonment was kept open for three years pending appeal.

Greensboro Ralph L. Wagoner High Point T. B. Finley Leon Williams Wagoner Bristol Miss Williams Tennessee Virginia Lenoir Martinsville Z. I. Walser North Carolina Walser Supreme Court Ethel M. Wagoner

Milbourne Amos Wins North Carolina Peace Prize

Milbourne D. Amos, representative of North Carolina State College, won the state peace oratorical contest in Asheville. Miss Ethel Williams of Asheville Normal and M. G. Pratt of Duke University took second and third. Amos receives 60 dollars, Williams 40, with both orations advancing to the national competition.

Asheville Milbourne D. Amos North Carolina State College North Carolina Asheville Normal and Associated Schools Ethel Williams Asheville Normal M. G. Pratt Duke University Amos Antioch College Yellow Springs Weston Helen and Mary Seabury New Bedford Mass William Hier Guilford College Frederick Moretz Lenoir Rhyne Charles Swain Elon

Progress on High Point post office site survey approved

A topographical survey of the Junior High lot at South Main and East Green streets was accepted by the Treasury Department official R A McGarry. The map details contours and utilities and should speed the $400,000 High Point post office project with a potential notice to vacate pending. A single concern noted was dangerous power lines along the property which the city must fix before opening.

High Point South Main East Green Streets W. F. Freeman R. A. McGarry Treasury Department Washington McGarry Salisbury Sam

Giant Drum Major Tallest Man in English Service

London reports R. A. Hammond a drum major in the navy as possibly the tallest man in English military service. He stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and requires clothes specially made to fit.

London Navy R. A. Hammond England

Delinquent County Tax Lists For High Point Township

County tax lists for High Point township will be compiled for 1930 and ready for county commissioners to approve for publication next Monday. The process will proceed over the weekend after month end rush, with penalties rising after May 1. About 139 thousand dollars remain uncollected out of 507 thousand.

High Point Township T. KR. Short Short

Art educators attend Southeastern Arts meeting in Spartanburg

Maurice C. Wilson, drawing instructor at High Point High School, returned from Spartanburg, D. C., where he presented a High Point student exhibit and heard lectures by Leon L. Wilson and Roy B. Farnum. Farnum called art a necessity of modern life and noted strong southern progress in art education.

Maurice C. Wilson High Point High School of Southeastern Arts Assn Southeastern Arts Association Spartanburg D. C Wilson Maine Louisiana Leon L. Wilson Baltimore Roy B. Farnum Rhode Island School of Design Mr. Wilson Farnum South North Middle West

Enterprise Truck Stolen Saturday Found Near Winston

A Chevrolet pickup belonging to The High Point Enterprise was recovered by Forsyth County officials after being stolen Saturday evening. The abandoned vehicle was found three miles beyond Walburg and was later taken to Winston on Sunday afternoon for processing.

High Point Enterprise Forsyth County Walburg Winston

Three Justices of Peace Named Here

Appointments of W. G. Brown A Pink Samuels and Bruce A. Carraway as justices of the peace for six years and B. A. Woodell for two years were received by A. Wayland Cooke clerk of Guilford Superior court at Greensboro. Others named include S. F. Huffine Greensboro two years Co Z Whitaker Oak Ridge two years P. M. Jordan and D. M. Davidson Rock Creek township two years each.

W. G. Brown A. Pink Samuels Bruce A. Carraway B. A. Woodell A. Wayland Cooke Guilford Superior Court Greensboro S. F. Huffine Reensboro Co. Z. Whitaker Oak Ridge P. M. Jordan D. M. Davidson Rock Creek Township

Improvement in Furniture Security Shows Gradual Growth

A Seidman and Seidman bulletin notes a steady rise in the furniture industry from January through March. New orders in March rose 12 percent from February and shipments advanced 26 percent. payrolls were up two percent. Compared with 1930, 1931 lags, with first quarter new business at 74 percent and shipments at 68 percent year over year, yet overall progress is described as slow but steady.

Just Issueq Seidman and Seidman Certified Public Accountants Seidman Add Bulletin

Car Thieves Arrested in Georgia Charge

Officers from High Point picked up two local boys, Charles Beech and James Robbins, in Waycross, Georgia, after their Chevrolet coach, owned by C. C. Carter, was stolen last Friday night. Three tires were shot during a chase as Georgia officers pursued suspected station‑robbery suspects. Robbins has no local record. Beech recently finished a road sentence for an assault charge.

C. W. Upton J. H. Hubbard High Point Waycross Charles Beech James Robbins C. C. Carter Georgia Upton Hubbard Robbins Beech

Parlor Tricks Play At High Point College By Theta Phi

A one act play Parlor tricks will be presented in Roberts Hall at High Point College by Theta Phi sorority on Friday May 1 at 8 pm. Eleanor Young of Henderson plays the lead with Ruth Woodcock of Charlotte Elizabeth Brown Dot Kirkman Ruby Warner all of High Point and Doris Keener of Asheville in supporting roles. Six vaudeville acts complete the program.

Roberts Hall High Point College Theta Phi Eleanor Young Henderson Ruth Woodcock Charlotte Elizabeth Brown Dot Kirkman Ruby Warner Doris Keener Asheville

Black Draught touted by Hopkinsville reader as headache remedy

Edgar Gamble of 114 Fowler Ave Hopkinsville Ky says Black Draught relieves dull headaches and eye strain from hard timber work. He notes the easy dosing and ability to stay well while away from home, using it to keep the system cleansed.

Edgar Gamble Fowler Ave Hopkinsville Russ

Council To Meet Tomorrow Night

The city council meeting was postponed to tomorrow night to tackle routine matters. Mayor A York said this week will handle only immediate issues, with major items saved for the new council after May 19 when new members qualify.

A. York

Massed singing planned for National Music Congress remarks

Dr. Hollis Dann of New York University will direct the assembly and massed choral singing at the San Francisco Convention and National Music Congress of the Federation of Music Clubs in June 2027. Delegates are urged to purchase the San Francisco Choral Collection and learn the selected numbers for the program. A Federation train will stop at Salt Lake City en route with a 2000 voice choir joining at the Mormon Temple to sing Unfold Ye Portals and the Hallelujah Chorus.

Hollis Dann New York University San Francisco National Music Congress National Federation of Music Clubs Dr. Dann Federation Salt Lake City Mormon Temple Tabernacle Choir Voice

Farmer To Conduct Mid-Week Service At Church

The mid week service of the First Methodist Protestant Church will be held tomorrow at 7 30. The Rev R J Farmer will conduct and speak on After Conversion Strength. The choir will rehearse after the service under Prof E B Stimson. This evening at 7 30.

First Methodist Protestant Church R. J. Farmer E. B. Stimson

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for Child Constipation

A vintage medical promotion touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for children and infants. It claims Dr Caldwell mastered child and infant care with 47 years of practice and over 35 births without loss, endorsing the syrup as fast acting and pleasant tasting for easing colds and bowel issues.

Well Caldwell Erbcan Dr. Caldwell

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