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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1937

Page

10

Shipwash Waives Hearing In Embezzlement and Forgery Case

K L Shipwash of 117 East Lexington waived preliminary hearing in municipal court on four counts of embezzlement and four of forgery. Judge bound him over to Superior Court under $200 bonds in each case. He was in charge of maintenance of public school buildings and accused of padding payroll and forging employee endorsements. Also, Donald S. Allen and Elwood Rush pleaded guilty to larceny of an automobile. each bound over to Superior Court under $1,000 bonds. The Wesley John case continuances noted.

K. L. Shipwash East Lexington Avenue MacRae Shipwash Donald S. Allen Elwood Rush New York Uths Polce R. V. Fitch Wesley John

Thomasville Youth Completes Course at Coyne Electrical School

Roy Chatham of Mills Home Thomasville North Carolina has completed a practical training course in the Chicago Coyne Electrical school shops. The school, with a 38 year national reputation, announced the achievement noting strict requirements and an excellent record.

Chicago Roy Chatham Mills Home Thomasville N. C Coyne Electrical School Coyne

G. O. P. Executive Meet Postponed

The Republican executive committee meeting scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to Monday night at 8 o clock. It will be held at the Continental Beauty School on North Main Street, announced Walter L. York, chairman.

Republican Executive Committee Walter L. York Continental Beauty School North Main Street York

Local court sentences on various charges

A defendant named son charged with breaking and entering a service station on Thomasville road was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Other trials include Howard Ferguson for larceny with 60 days and larceny after trust with 30 days, Dollie Holder for assault with judgment suspended, George Jones for carrying a concealed weapon for 60 days on the county farm, Mary Frances Plunkitt for assault with deadly weapon with 30 days suspended, J A York for assault with coat, Amos Miller for assault with costs, Robert Alford for gambling with half the costs, and Ernest Jett for gambling with half the costs.

Thomasville Road Howard Ferguson Hobson Street Dollie Holder Culler Street George Jones North Wrenn Street Mary Frances Plunkitt Martin Street J. A. York Mangum Russell Streets Amos Miller Tomlinson Street Robert Alford Beamon Street Ernest Jett Hoover Flat

Service Held for Mrs Beeson and Daughter

Funeral services for Mrs Eth el Jonephige peseon and Clarence Beeson and their daughter were conducted at North Park Baptist church. The Rev N F Britt and Rev H P Williams officiated with a large crowd in attendance. The choir performed Home of the Soul Some time We ll Understand Does Jesus Care. Pallbearers were Osby Hodges Alvin Owen A T Wayrick Olin Webb C M Johnson and F S Key. Interment followed in Old Union cemetery in Randolph county.

Ethel Jonephige Peseon Wits Clarence Beeson North Park Baptist Church N. F. Britt H. P. Williams The Gospel Tabernacle Jesus Osby Hodges Alvin Owen A. T. Wayrick Olin Webb C. M. Johnson F. 8 Key Old Union Randolph County

Funeral services held for Mrs Pearl Meredith

Mrs. Pearl Meredith 55 died Saturday after years of illness in Morganton. Services were at her daughter Mrs. Stella Radford’s home on Cassell Street led by Rev G H Liner of Southside Baptist Church. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery with pallbearers listed. Singers performed two hymns. attendees noted with flowers.

Pearl Meredith Morganton Stella Radford Cassell Street G. H. Liner Southside Baptist Church Oakwood Cemetery Herman Hayden Mahlon Hunsucker Frank Smith Clyde Poerhart Henry Walker Otis Nance Ethel Liner

Death Notice for John C Morris in Thomasville

Funeral services for John C. Morris who died at 1618 Bradley Street were held at Ward Street M E church with Rev O W Grace and Rev Charles White officiating. Pallbearers included L T Wood J Shelton J C Dill iard R L Hicks J C Smoot and A Ey. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.

John

Funeral service for Burley Dennis held at Coun try Holiness Church

Funeral services for Burley Dennis were conducted at Coun try Holiness Church near Randallman at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning by Rev. Mr. Howard. Pallbearers included Millibard Dunlap Loneas Hunter Ernest Bogle Kinney Scott Roy Lawrence and William Childress, all members of Camp No 16765 Modern Woodmen of America. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Eekie BE. Dennis Enterprise Thomasville Burley

German Plane Off For Survey Transatlantic Route

The German seaplane Nordmeer began its maiden voyage from Surbeck to Lisbon marking the first leg of a survey for a future U S Germany transatlantic air service. Captain Blankenburg led the 16 thrwing ship over Hilversum en route to the Azores with a planned final hop to New York.

Surbeck Germany Nordméer Lisbon New York United States Baltic Portugal France Switzerland Spain Joachim Blankenburg Nordmeer Azores Schwabenland Luebeck Blankenburg Hilversum Netherlands Horta Atlantic Nordwind

Master Barbers To Meet Here Tonight

City Master Barbers will convene in the city hall court room at 8 o clock for a key discussion on uniform opening and closing hours. All members are urged to attend the meeting.

City Plans Drive for Personal Property Taxes

High Point will launch a drive to collect delinquent personal property taxes from corporations and individuals. Tax collector A Lee Gibson said the effort, aiming to avoid court action, will target years of unpaid taxes with penalties escalating after February 1. Prepayment discounts exist through November 1 and August 1 collections show year over year gains for both property and privilege taxes.

High Point A. Lee Gibson Gibson

New Budget To Be Considered At Thursday City Council

City council postpones today's budget discussion to tomorrow at 10 o clock after finance committee stalls. Preliminary work completed but committee could not finish.

Congressman Lambeth joins French WWI memorial dedication

Thomasville congressman J Walter Lambeth travels to Europe to represent the United States at dedication ceremonies for about twenty monuments and memorials built by the American Monuments Commission. The Meuse Argonne site near Bellicourt features a shaft with victory figure and a cemetery, with many local soldiers honored including Captain Ben Dixon from Asheboro.

Thomasville J. Walter Lambeth Europe Davidson County Eighth Lambeth Congress American Monuments Commission France Belgium Bellicourt Lexington Asheboro Carolinas Tennessee Ben Dixon Randolph County Eighth District Meuse-Argonne Meuse- Argonne Congressman Lambeth United States

State Officials of WoW to Be Honored at Banquet

Piedmont lodge 62 Woodmen of the World will honor State Manager T. E. Newton of Kinston National Director Charles A. Hines and District Managers L. T. Cooper of Winston Salem W. C. Morris of Burlington B. L. Pleasants of Greensboro and George Walter of High Point at a 6 p.m. Thursday banquet at the Sheraton hotel. Afterward they will attend the Woodmen of the World regular meeting.

Piedmont Woodmen of the World Sheraton Hotel T. EB. Newton Kinston Charles A. Hines L. T. Cooper Winston-Salem W. C. Morris Burlington B. L. Pleasants Greensboro George Walter High Point

Durham Sees Hose Makers Resigned To Wage Hour Bill

Charlotte on August 10 report that Taylor R. Durham secretary of the Southern Hosiery Manufacturers association said the hosiery industry is resigned to passage of a wage hour bill within a week. He welcomed the refinement in the measure already ordered or in prospect.

Durham Charlotte Taylor R. Durham Southern Hosiery Manufacturers’ Association

Death of Lee Morton at local hospital

Lee Ashburn Morton aged 19, employee of Globe Parlor Furniture, died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1918, he was the son of Fred and Mattie Isonn Morton of Sophia route one. Surviving are his parents four brothers and his grandmother. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 o clock at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist church.

Lee Ashburn Morton Globe Parlor Furniture Company Mr. Morton Fred Mattie Isonn Morton Sophia Allen Alton Paul C. W. Morton Priscilla Morton Oakboro Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church

Aquatic Exhibition Postponed to Tomorrow Evening

The aquatic show at City Lake postponed from tonight 8:00 to tomorrow at 8:00. High Point swimming team will present various swimming acts, while Four Bohunk Brothers Dick Meisky Lloyd Whitley Tony Simeon and Ed Hartley perform the one act comedy The Farmer in the Well.

High Point Dick Meisky Lloyd Whitley Tony Simeon Ed Hartley Bohunk Brothers

Smith seeks absolute divorce in municipal court

Zula F. Smith files for absolute divorce from H. S. Smith alleging cruelty and misery. She seeks custody of three children, support, and attorney fees. They married December 17, 1922. Lillie Atkins sues Jeter Atkins for divorce under the two year separation statute, claiming marriage on August 15, 1922 and separation since October 1927.

Zula F. Smith H.S. Smith Lillie Atkins Jeter Atkins

Former Sheriff Seeks Probation Post in 12th District

G. V. Bodenheimer of Thomasville a five year Davidson county sheriff has applied for appointment as probation officer for the 12th judicial district under the new program. Other Davidson applicants include Thomas D. Stokes and Curry F. Lopp. The state probation board chaired by Judge Wilson Warlick will meet in Raleigh next week to likely announce appointments.

Thomasville G. V. Bodenheimer Davidson County North Carolina Thomas D. Stokes Lexington High School Curry F. Lopp Guilford County Stokes Davidson State Probation Board Wilson Warlick Newton Raleigh

Amateur Snapshot Contest Fifth Week Prizes Announced

The Enterprise announces the fifth weekly Amateur Snapshot Contest with first prize a 7.50 photographic merchandise set from Ingram's Pharmacy. Open to local amateurs, entries in hunting fishing recreation industry scenic or agriculture may be submitted with name and address on the back. Entries due at The Enterprise office before noon Tuesday August 17.

Ingram Department of Conservation and Development Enterprise Office The Enterprise

Rev H C Blackwell To Preach Tonight At Wesley Memorial

Rev H Conrad Blackwell will speak on Effective Prayer at the regular mid week prayer service tonight at 7 30 at Wesley Memorial Church. The service is in the church basement with gospel hymns as an attractive feature.

H. Conrad Blackwell Wesley Memorial Church

New Apartment To Be Erected In City

City issues permit to Milton Silver to build a two story brick apartment and store on Chestnut Street between Rotary Drive and Florham Avenue. Estimated cost 10000 dollars. Building will have 20 rooms with stores on the first floor and apartments above.

Milton Silver Chestnut Street Rotary Drive Florham Avenue

Ostrich Racing Attracts South African Crowds

An unusual sporting attraction in South Africa features trained ostriches racing each other with young local boys serving as jockeys.

South Africa Birds Aer

Schedule Of Air Mail Service Is Released

Postmaster Clark announced test results showing air mail from High Point to Los Angeles would arrive in 24 hours. A return flight left Los Angeles Saturday afternoon and reached High Point Sunday evening. A published schedule lists daily cutoffs at 12 10 P M and 10 30 P M for mail to reach designated U S destinations the following day or second day as stated.

Clark Los Angeles Calif 8. C. Clark Los An United States High Point Deposi

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