Foul Robbery Of City's Oldest Man Is Reported Today
High Point native Henry M. Sechrest, 82, reports his savings hidden at home were stolen. A hundred dollar bill and four twenty dollar bills, totaling 180 dollars, were taken from 318 Howell Street. Sechrest kept the cash for living expenses when collections were poor and fears the loss will affect his finances. He recalls town history and expresses resolve to recover or rebuild his finances.
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High Point
Henry M. Sechrest
Howell Street
Sechrest
Fred
Enterprise
Hem-Roid Piles Cure Promises Quick Relief
Ends Piles Quick Piles are caused by congestion of blood in the lower bowel. Only an internal medicine can remove the cause. HEM-ROID, the prescription of Dr. J. S. Leonhardt, removes this congestion and strengthens the affected parts. Sold by druggists everywhere with a money back guarantee if it does not end pile misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Leonhardt
Mann Drug Co
Adv
High Point Boy Struck by Lightning in Storm
Harris Harriss, 16, of 16090 Itorum Street, was struck while in a tent beside his home during a late afternoon electrical storm. He suffered burns to his arm and back but relatives report his injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Harriss
Itorum Street
U S Senators Open Roads Tour Through Russia
A U S Senate delegation led by Burton Wheeler Bronson Cutling and Alben Barkley arrived in Moscow for an open roads pilgrimage lasting two weeks. They will tour the Kremlin view the crown jewels meet Russian officials and travel to Leningrad Warsaw Prague Vienna and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
United States
Russia
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Bronson Cutling
New Mexico
Alben W. Barklek
Kentucky
Leningrad
Kremlin
Western Chamber of Ecommerce
State Planning Commission
Education Authorities
Council of Trades Unions
Warsaw
Prague
Vienna
Rome
Sizemore Delinquent Tax List Listing Error
The name of F. J. Sizemore appeared in the delinquent tax list printed Saturday though his taxes were paid before the advertisement. The notice notes his payment and that the listing should not have included his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Sizemore
Mr. Sizemore
Stunt Flying Draws Crowds At Local Airport
Hundreds gathered at Charles Kenner Flying Service airport to watch Paul Davis perform stunts in a reconditioned Curtis-Robin aircraft. The ship, praised for its paint and new wings, delighted spectators as plans emerged for a future large show.
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Charles Kenner Flying Service
High Point
Greensboro
Paul Davis
C. Fl. Amos
Mr. Davis
Curtis-Robin
St. Louis
Davis
Amos
Mr. Amos
New York
Sermon Links Business Methods to Spiritual Life
Father Beshel at St Edward’s Catholic Church likens prudent business practice to spiritual growth. He cites plans foundations counsel and perseverance, urging mothers as first teachers, seeking wise counsel and prayerful reliance on the Lord. The sermon urges zeal, regular religious practice, and personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Father Beshel
St. Edward's Catholic Church
Holy
St. Paul
Spirit as Life in Christian Science Sunday Lesson
The August 10 Sunday Lesson-Sermon centered on Spirit with the Golden Text from Romans 8 10 and cited Bible passages about flesh versus spirit. It drew from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting that consciousness shapes the body through spiritual understanding and that Spirit renews the individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Societies of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Old Story Fails To Impress Judge Teague
Judge Teague sentences George Tate to 90 days on the county roads for violating the prohibition law after police testify he admitted the whisky was his as an unemployed man needing money. The municipal docket lists multiple arrests with various penalties including drunk, assault, reckless driving, and vagrancy.
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Judge Teague
Teague
George Tate
Tate
W. T. Dillon
Clara Barker
R. L. Southern
James Edwards
May Tysinger
Thelma Jackson
Philbert Stellman
New York
Vernon Tickle
Herman Tickle
G. l. Bodenhamer
Fannie May Sullivan
Charles Crevost
Stamey Leonard
Will Williams
Stolen Groceries Recovered as Police Search Suspect
Police seek Frank Brigman in a case involving groceries valued around 50 dollars stolen from J. B. Wardell's grocery on 321 West Russell. Detectives Smith and Whitlow recovered the goods from Brigman's Gordy street home, after the break in via a smashed rear door.
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Frank Brigman
J. B. Wardell
Wardell
West Russell Street
Smith
Whitlow
Brigman
Gordy Street
Circular Wing Monoplane By P. Nemeth in Chicago
Chicago reports the invention of a circular wing monoplane by P. Nemeth. The wing can pivot to adjust incidence in flight, using a 23 foot diameter disc with lifting surface equivalent to a 100-foot wing. Landing speed is 35 mph and top speed reaches 120 mph.
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Chicago
P. Nemeth
Fur Trim Fashions Shape Early Fall Frocks
Fur trim is fashionable on the newest fall dresses with fur on collars cuffs belts and bows boosting smart looks for the season.
Night fishing allowed at City Lake Tuesday and Saturdays
J. J. Kivett announced municipal lake officials will permit night fishing for catfish starting Tuesday night. Fishing will run from evening until midnight with hooks lines poles and fresh meat bait available at the lake to aid night anglers.
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City Lake
J. J. Kivett
High Point Invited To Enter State Bathing Beauty Show
High Point may send a bathing beauty contestant to the August 27 28 gala at Atlantic Beach near Morehead City. R W Corden directs plans for the state contest and asks the chamber to refer to a civic club if needed. Judges will come from various regions to ensure impartiality and a silver loving cup awaits the Miss North Carolina winner plus prizes for entrants.
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High Point
Atlantic Beach
Morehead City
Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Corden
Miss High Point
North Carolina
Dining Car 10 B1 to Operate in City
A steel De Luxe Diner to be operated in this city by R. D. Penny arrived and is being prepared. It sits at the southeast corner of South Main and Fast Commerce streets with A. Ellison of Charlotte in charge. The car, placed in cooperation with J. G. Brill company, has been in Charlotte and will offer daily lunches in a cool comfortable setting.
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R. D. Penny
South Main
Fast Commerce
A. Ellison
Charlotte
J. G. Brill Company
Criminals Made Not Born Says Dartmoor Governor
Captain Clayton, governor of Dartmoor Prison, asserts that criminals are largely manufactured by state surroundings. He argues most offenders arise from the poor environment and that better child care for the less privileged would reduce crime.
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London
Clayton
Dartmoor
Elkinton speaks on patience and change at Central Friends
J Passmore Elkinton of Philadelphia delivered sermons at Central Friends Sunday school and worship urging patience with youth and old traditions. He argued Jesus did not force beliefs and urged older and younger to learn from each other while applying evolving meanings to religious words.
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J, Passmore Elkinton
Philadelphia
Central Friends Sunday School
Brotherhood
Jesus
Judas
Church
All members urged to attend this week’s meetings
The notice calls all members to be present at all meetings this week. Visiting brother Master Ma sons are cordially invited to attend by order.
Freak Adds To Display With 29 Inch Yard Pea
P R Lawrimore of 118 Carter street added a 29 inch yard pea to the Enterprise window display this morning outdistancing the prior title by five inches. He grew the pea at home and served them for dinner calling them mighty good.
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P. R. Lawrimore
Carter Street
Enterprise
Postmaster York Returns From Seashore Vacation
Postmaster O. R. York has returned to the city after a several day vacation at the seashore. He said the seaside stay was enjoyable and he is back at his desk today.
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O. R. York
Ward Teams To Play Games Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock the Young Civitan nine will host the Kawanis Cubs at the Highland Mill diamond. At the High School diamond the Rotary Juniors meet the Monarch Cubs at the same hour.
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Civitans
Kawanis Cubs
Highland Mill
Rotary
Monarch Cubs
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cSnship
W. Broad
Bernard's Tailoring Co
High Street
North Main St
Schiffman’s Jewelry Co
High Point Boy
U. S. Senators
Sizemore
Bill Haines
Leila Hyams
Polly Moran
Cliff
Yran
Varamount Rko
Bret National
Metro
United Artists
Warner and Pathe Pictures
Christian Science Sunday Service
Charlie Barnett
W. R. Patrick
Car
South Main and
Commerce Streets
Bob Penny
Mechanicsville
Barber Shop
Lexington
Friends Church Committee
Knox
Haworth
Police Department
Messrs
Master Masons
Numa F. Reid Lodge No
A. F
G. W. Patten
Grand Lodge of
G. C. Howard
W. M
H. C. Massey
Sec’y
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad St
J. F. Black
Greensboro Road
West Broad St
Wales Adding Machines
Victor
Remington Cash Registers
Marchant Calculating Machines
West Fourth Street
Winston-Salem, N. C
MR. Shipper
Tri-City Motor
City Transfer and Storage Coo
College St
Auto Tire Accessory Co
the Bank of Service
Perpetual Building and Loan Association of
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Chrysler
Gate City Motor Company
Jack Blrris
Wrenn Street
Elwood Hote
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