Whisky war claims police protection sales at premium
An affidavit presented to the city attorney and city manager alleges bootleggers in the city sold whisky to retailers at 25 dollars for a five gallon can while others offered 17.50 with police protection. It cites Williard's cache, police involvement, and a split of proceeds as part of the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Horace Hayworth
E. M. Knox
R. N. (Neese
Williard
West Farriss Avenue
Trial set next week for murder robbery and embezzlement cases
High Point superior court opens Monday August 18 with Judge Hoyle Sink presiding. Notable on the August 19 docket are Williams murder and Gaylord embezzlement trials alongside Brown embezzlement and Allen Gurley highway robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Allen
Ray Gurley
Superior Court
High Point
W. G. Brown
U. S
Justice To the Peace
Henry Williams
C. J. H. Gaylord
Williams
Hoyle Sink
Bryce R. Holt
Sam Breeze
Williard Bound Over On Prohibition Charge
Neese Williard, charged with violating the prohibition law, was bound over to the United States district court under a $500 bond after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner W G Brown. Detectives Nance and Smith testified they observed a whisky delivery at the Sheraton hotel and found a quart broken on the floor and another quart on a shelf. Williard fled but was later apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R N. (Neese) Williard
United States District Court
United States Commission
W. G. Brown
Williard
Nance and
Smith
Sheraton
Neese Williard
Willaird Ran
Weekly City Council Meeting Focused On Budget And Tax Rate
Tonight the city council will meet for a quiet session after adopting the current year’s budget and fixing the tax rate. City Manager Knox will present the city audit showing assets of 17 154 079 with a 4 842 926 surplus, 11 899 359 in capital, 2 052 084 street assessments, 426 181 uncollected taxes, 8 637 000 bonded debt, and 5 663 000 notes. Auditors urge penalties for late tax payments to align with existing discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Knox
Ice Cream Party At Oak Hill On Saturday
Oak Hill Friends church women host an ice cream party Saturday night in front of the old Oak Hill school. String music will accompany the event and proceeds go to the church. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Women of
Oak Hill Friends Church
Burlington Man Takes Over Lexington Theater
Lexington reports J. R. Qualls of Burlington has taken over the Lexington Moving Picture theater after Amusement Enterprises, Inc. placement into receivership. E. C. Qualls will run the operation with Mark Hanford as assistant manager. renovations and new sound equipment are planned and an Atlanta interior decorator will adjust the theater interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Davidson Bureau
Lambeth Bidg
Thomasville
Lexington
Lexington Moving Picture Theater
The
Amusement Enterprises, Inc
J. R. Qualls
Burlington
E. C. Qualls
Mark Hanford
Atlanta
Miss High Point Popularity Contest draws local entrants
More than 20 young women entered the Miss High Point Popularity Contest linked with the High Point fair. Nearly 100 babies have joined the Guilford-Randolph County Baby Welfare Show as entries close later this month. Notable entrants include Jacksie Lucile Brooks and Mary Buchanan. baby contestants list many names and ages across High Point and Greensboro addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Guilford-Randolph County
Jacksie Lucile Brooks
Mary Buchanan
Lela Hoover
Treva Hoover
Benveneda Ketchie
Doris Pire
Mary Wells
Hazel Askew
Martha Jane Long
West Russell Street
George Wayne Yow
Randleman
Ray Eugene Holder
Ragan Street
Wanda Ernestine Manly
Cable Street
Laura Sue C. Morton
High Point
Helen Louise Johnson
Hood Street
Ruth Stock
South Main
Peggy Marie Franklin
West Green Street
Raeford Glenn Kirkman
Jack Carl Bratton
Agnes Patricia McIntyre
South Fedgeworth Ave
Greensboro
Buddy’”’ Carroll
Fisher Street
Randall Saunders
John Lewis Mikles
Bobby Ray Warren
Claudie S Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Pine St
Rachel Maresiene Muse
Pershing Street
Hazel Colleen Overcash
Missing Wife of Winston Attorney Found In Country
Mrs Evelyn Nimmocks wife of a young Winston attorney disappeared from her home Monday night and was found Tuesday at a Davie county farmer's home in a night gown asking to warm. A deputy sheriff took her home. she has been ill for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Evelyn Nimmocks
Davie County
Tough Rough Golfer Linked to Turbulent Caddie Fallout
A terse note from a golf scene records frustration with a problematic link and a poor caddie, noting the links are not as expected. The exchange hints at tension between a golfer and their caddie during a recent practice or event.
Treasury seeks High Point property for federal building site
The Treasury Department solicits proposals to sell or donate a corner lot in High Point North Carolina of about 43 000 square feet and 200 feet frontage. Bids as of 2 pm August 25 1930 in Washington DC. Postmaster to provide bidders with circular details for bid preparation and required data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Supervising Architect
United States
High Point
N. C
Lowman
Masons Invited to Lectures at North Carolina Temple
Master Masons are urged to attend lectures at the Masonic Temple daily this week from 9 to 12 a m and 3 to 5 p m. J W Patton of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina will conduct the lectures. All Masons should seize the chance to deepen Masonry knowledge by order of Howard, WM and Massey, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
SD. Om
J. W. Patton
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
County tax rate set at 99 cents for 1930 31 tax year
The county commissioners in Greensboro fixed the county tax rate at 99 cents for 1930 31, a one cent reduction from last year. Total county and city tax for High Point residents would be 3 19 with the city rate of 1 20. New voterable property valuation is placed at 204 5 million. City tax payments begin October 1 with possible discounts for early payment. Funeral services for Mrs A B Headen were held at her home on Jones Street with Rev Coble and Rev Craige officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Willis Booth
Board of County Commissioners
J. al Rankin
F. P. Conrad
D. B. Stafford
A. B. Hienden
Jones Street
Chas. P. Coble
Allen Craige
Winston-Salem
Headen
Coble
Dan W. Smith
Norman Fiddier
Clarence Schueltheiss
J. W. Garrett
Jesus
Dr. W. A. Hayes
E. Tucker
George L. Taylor
R. E. Bencini
W. E. Snow Lemar McCallum
W. B. Kimmons
W. G. Wiley
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Judge orders operation to save boy's life in empyema case
In New York a mother argued against interfering with what she called God's plans as doctors sought to operate on 13 year old Charles Radecke for empyema. Judge Hansom ordered the surgery, and the boy survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Radecke
Hansom
Safeguard Airmen Marking of High Explosive Areas
The Aeronautics Branch of the Commerce Department orders high explosive zones marked with HI-X letters at least 30 feet high and surrounded by a perimeter of no less than one quarter mile. Day markings must be visible and areas are to be properly lighted at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safeguard
Washington
Aeronautics
U. S. Department of Commerce
Registrations Open for Y W C A Special Swimming Class
A six week program runs Aug 19 to Sept 28 for those over 14 with Mrs KE Harrison and Mrs E T Harrison as instructors. About 15 attendees maximum. Sessions run 11:60 to 12 and 3 to 5 afternoon, 7 to 10 evening with lifeguards. Tuesday mornings include a free open swim hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. T. Harrison
E. T. Harrison
Western Union Sued For Alleged Failure To Deliver Message
Three suits filed in Lexington against Western Union Telegraph Co for not delivering a death message dated June 28. Plaintiffs John Talton George Mecemore and Lucy Talton seek 2000 dollars each, represented by attorney D L Pickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Davidson Bureau
Lambeth Bldg
Thomasville
Lexington
Western Union Telegraph Company
John Talton
George Mecemore
Lucy Talton
D., L. Pickard
Joy Bath Promises Free Feet With Radox Baths
Joy Bath offers relief from corns calluses and hard skin with Radox Bath. Use 3 or 4 baths over several nights to lift out corn roots and achieve strong vigorous feet. Mann Drug Co and other leading druggists sell Radox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Co
Ady
Mr. Cox Taking His Vacation
Elwood Cox president of the Commercial National Bank is at Atlantic City on summer vacation and is expected to be away from the city for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Cox
The
Commercial National Bank
Atlantic City
City
Mill Worker Benefit From Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy
Towanda Pennsylvania resident Mrs. C B Johnson recalls severe weight loss and fatigue from working in a silk mill. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports weight gain and two healthy sons born after long years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Lydia FE. Pinkham
C. B. Johnson
Webb Street
Pennsylvania
Candy magnate Aaron Unger dies amid will claims
Aaron Unger a 48 year old wealthy New York candy manufacturer died yesterday in his Lansdowne apartment near Philadelphia. Relatives claim he was held captive by Amelia Phillips a former actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Aaron Unger
New York
Lansdowne
Here
Amelia Phillips
Sale of Land by Trustee in High Point
Public auction to the highest bidder at 2 25 p m in front of the High Point Municipal Building on September 12 1930 for Lot 62 in College Park Guilford County North Carolina Fronts Downing Street 5715 feet with 145 foot depth 50 feet rear cash terms. Maggie Saunders widow executed the deed of trust securing 1600 to High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association November 2 1928 recorded Book 604 page 103. Trustee V A J Idol Peacock Dalton Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Saunders
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Township
College Park
J. C. Welch
Downing Street
V. A. J. Idol
Peacock & Dalton, Attys
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Alex A. Smith
James A. Smith
Cliff Wryrick
Martha Gary
Sylvester Smith
Jasper Inman
H. B. Keene
Jessie Swiggett
Grady Sheek
Brady Venable
J. R. Smith
Mary Shue
Annie Smith
Moffitt
Warren G. Brown
Joe. O. Witcher
Ray Gurney
John Britton
Home Detective Agency
Alton Riddle
Lliard
Justice Brown
Stark
Wales
Victor
Remineton Cash Registers
Marchant Calculating Machines
West Fourth Street
Winston-Salem, N. C
W. Broad
Via
Southern Railway System
Cincinnati, Ohio
Louisville, Ky
Kentucky
Ohio
Middle West
Burlington Man
Lexington Theater
F. C. Sharp
S14
J. BE. Black
Greensboro Road
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad &T
Gene Nine
Clinard Electric Company
Heatrola
Fair Folk
Winston
Master Masons
Howard
WM. Ho
Massey
See'y
Charles P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Y. W.C. A. Notes
Western Union
Mr. Cox
Lydia E. Pinkham
Columbia and
Charleston, South Carolina
Columbia, S. C
Charleston, S. C
MR. Shipper
MR. Consignee
Tri-City Motor Express Lines
Tri-City Motor
City Transfer and Storage CO. Moving, Packing, Crating and Shipping
West Broad St
Candy Man
College St
the Bank of Service
Perpetual Building and Loan Association of
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
Chrysler
Gate City Motor Company
Jack Burris
Wrenn Street
Rear Elwood Hotel
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