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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
20
Registration at the Southern Furniture market neared its end as the mid summer exposition wrapped up. With about 40 buyers registered by 11 am and a late release planned for the final list, attendance and orders were robust over the past three days. Notable buyers from Virginia, North and South Carolina, and nearby cities visited the show in the closing hours.
Army engineers used a vaporizer from England to power a motor truck with confiscated liquor as fuel, achieving operation without any engine modifications.
A 15 member High Point group of Salvation Army young people returned from a week at the state camp near Kure Beach Fort Fisher on the Carolina coast. The outing included daily Bible classes campfire programs swimming crafts and Salvation Army work training with no accidents reported. Adjutant and Mrs O Beirne chaperoned the group and will stay at the camp for three more weeks alongside over 125 boys and girls from North and South Carolina.
A new infant and child clinic will open at 505 North Main street near the Burrus Clinic in High Point. Dr. 5S. 5. Saunders and Dr. K. B. Geddie, formerly of Mayo Clinic Rochester, will run it, with an expected opening by August 15. They will treat patients up to 15 years old and keep ties to Burrus Clinic and High Point hospital.
Chief McGhee has 12 chickens unclaimed after a court case. A week ago a man was found guilty of stealing them and is on the county roads. If not identified, the chickens will be turned over to the welfare department for disposition.
Work on a 3165 yard nine hole municipal golf course on the Blair property in the southern town area will start next week. John C. Abels, chairman of the Parks and Playgrounds Commission, announced at a Kiwanis luncheon. The plan includes four tennis courts, a clubhouse and outdoor picnic facilities.
City officials vow to crack down on double parking in the business district. Fire Chief A B Horney and police seek cooperation to keep routes clear for fire trucks. A judge suspended judgment for a truck driver charged with double parking on East Washington Street after he promised not to repeat the offense.
Funeral services for J. D. Stacy Jr. two year old son of Mr and Mrs J D Stacy were held Friday at 11 am at Liberty Hill church Montgomery county. Rev George T Tunstall officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Dwight Seckler Rupert Johnson Cecil Burton and James Wireless. Flowers were carried by Gussie Stacy Ruby Stacy Wallie Stacy Mamie Leonard May Leonard and Callie Dennis.
The High Point public library will hold a regular story hour tomorrow at 10 o clock. Miss Willie Welch the librarian announced the event inviting all city children to attend.
The funeral of O Arthur Kirkman Sr longtime High Point businessman and former general manager of the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad will be held tomorrow at 4 pm at 501 West High Street. Rev John W Moore and Dr W A Lambeth will conduct with Elks Lodge in charge at Oakwood cemetery.
A tomato weighing one pound 12 ounces was displayed here this morning. It was larger than a saucer. Grower N. W. Lamb of 1206 Vernon street invited anyone with a larger tomato in High Point to show it.
In municipal court this morning Judge Teague sent two sisters to the county workhouse for disorderly conduct. Billie Owens, 21, claimed a prior local court trial while Jacqueline Owens, 17, said it was her first appearance.
A De Luxe diner car will be located at the southeast corner of Main and Commerce streets, with modern cafe service promised by R. D. Penny. The car, a new concept, represents a $12,000 investment, with A. Ellison of Charlotte in charge for Mr. Penny.
The twelfth annual Reitzel and allied families reunion will be at Richland church four miles east of Liberty on Thursday August 14. All relatives and friends are invited. Program begins 10:00 a.m. with a noon picnic dinner. Committee includes Charles A. Moser Charles Reitzel Cash Smith F E Clapp H G Robertson J Rom Smith B F Reitzel Ollie Layton. O B Reitzel of Siler City is president and T T Stafford of Burlington is secretary.
Ivy Keller, a South High Point youth, cut his foot on a cross cut saw days ago. He was admitted to Guilford General hospital last night with tetanus suspected. He showed some improvement today.
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