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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1935
Page
9
A multi paragraph opinion piece laments factionalism within a political party delaying prosecutions of wide interest. The writer likens court cases to Alice in Wonderland and calls for burying factionalism to salvage governance. The article also notes a physician’s career being harmed by public partisanship and alleged sleep deprivation.
Dorothy Melton, a Negro woman, remains missing as state and local authorities persist in a statewide search. The case centers on Dr Emmet A Leimner accused of assault connected to a wound with 16 stitches placed when the woman could not pay for treatment. The missing witness Melton is needed for trial set for Wednesday at municipal court.
A year and a half after the George Lew murder in Walnut street a police break opens. Investigators report new evidence and a white man may have witnessed the crime. Chief Priddie and Prosecuting Attorney Waynick oversee a thorough inquiry, hoping the breakthrough unlocks two baffling cases in the city.
Southern furniture manufacturers report the mid summer Southern Furniture and Rug market ended with record attendance and robust orders across the region. Prices rose five to 10 percent due to higher material costs while buyers expected brisk fall and winter trade. some producers limited orders for near term shipments as factories stay at normal capacity for about 60 days.
Announcement by EB R Clodfelter states The Shirt Shop at 115 North Main street is sold to M F Crooks formerly of Baird's Department store who will run it as M F Crooks Shirt Shop. Robert P Cook Jr will oversee men’s furnishings with focus on new styles.
The Farmers' Civic Organization invites High Point civic clubs merchants' association and Chamber of Commerce to a watermelon feast at Blair's Dairy Farm on Asheboro road Thursday at 5 o'clock. 150 to 200 guests expected with impromptu baseball talks and light amusements.
A Seidman bulletin lauds the July furniture market as one of the best since the depression began with great activity and optimism among manufacturers and dealers. The report notes orders spurred by market strength and compares July 1985 performance to prior peaks in 1933, 1934, 1923, and 1984.
The Enterprise lists eight entries with pets and prizes from Richard Hartly to Terrence Thornton. Winners include a black snake portrait, a turtle chair, an orange Persian kitten, a white collie harness, a tame crow, and a canary plus $1.50 credits, donated by local businesses. Mary Lou Cecil sends a dog story and a photo, noting Mabel won a 1933 Christmas parade prize.
In Greensboro in superior court Judge H Hoyle Sinkree ruled in the case of John H Kalte and wife against Dr Charles B Gray and wife that the Kaltes may not use a 15 foot alleyway on North Main Street and Edgar Avenue. The court found the Graymans had possessed the alley for over 24 years and any rights the Kaltes had to it had lapsed.
The cornerstone laying for the Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant church will be held at 4 PM on the Barker and Adame streets site. Rev. Edward Suite leads worship and Rev. R. M. Andrews delivers the address. Officials deposit religious and church items, with J. A. Bowers and J. A. Lee contributing lists and hymnals.
Chief W G Friddie announced a city check to identify residents without license tags preparatory to court. About 4 820 tags issued. roughly 2 000 motorists have not yet secured theirs. Names and addresses will be gathered from state registrations and citations issued. Tags available at the Carolina Motor Club office on North Main Street.
The number of new student applications at High Point College through August 1 shows about a 25 percent rise from the same date in the prior two years. Programs in two and four year business administration attract many, plus a one-year commercial class. Beginning fall courses will offer a Bachelor of Arts with a Sociology major, meeting growing demand for social service workers.
James Bell of 1412 Welborn Street exhibited a notably large moth at The Enterprise last night. The specimen measures about four inches in body length and six inches across the wings and is shown in the newspaper window.
The guide recommends replacing spark plugs every 10000 miles to maintain optimal engine performance. It notes this interval supports efficient firing, fuel economy, and reduced emissions for most gasoline engines.
The Union Service of downtown churches will be held this. The sermon is What Mannen Ought We to Be. Rev. Howard Hartzell will offer the prayer and Liston Pope will read the scripture. Benedictions will be pronounced by Rev. Hoy L. Feaper man.
The Men’s club of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday evening at 6 80 oclock. All men of the church are urged to attend. Noble Praigg will lead the program. Dinner will be served by Won an''s Circle No 4.
A permit is issued for a new three story brick Sunday school wing at the First Baptist Church on North Main Street. The addition fits the existing structure, measures 50 by 40 feet, and will contain 40 rooms with a total cost of 27,000 dollars.
The Adame Millis Pull Fashioned group enjoyed a park outing at City Lake Park on Saturday afternoon with about fifty participants. They departed the city at 2 pm, swam in the new pool, then shared a picnic supper in the grove before returning around 8 pm.
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