Davis Eulogized At Bible Class Memorial Service
Memorial service for Samuel L. Davis Sr a notable local leader and furniture maker was held by the Peacock Bible Class at Wesley Memorial Church. Dr Dred Peacock praised Davis life of service and literacy aiding adult education, with class resolutions and flowers sent to Mrs Davis and son Samuel Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Davis
Peacock Bible
Wesley Memorial Church
Dred Peacock
Davis
Charles J. Amos
W. A. J. Idol
S. C. Clark
Idol
S. L. Davis
Peacock
Mr. Davis
Fred N. Tate
EB. T. Kearns
God
High Point
Samuel, Jr
Holy Land
Peterson's Ointment praised for sore skin relief
A reader from West Haven Conn reports old sores healing after using Peterson's Ointment. The letter claims rapid relief from chafing pimples itching skin and sore feet and notes the product costs 35 cents a big box at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
George Hempstalk
West Haven
Conn
High Point Rats Read Popular Mysterious Books
High Point officials report mice in the public library show a taste for mystery fiction. Librarian Miss Willie Welch found a bound copy of Particular Murder by David Sharp torn and scarred, suggesting rodents fought over it as the city’s culture center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point Public Library
Willie Welch
David Sharp
Pro Vidence Journal Advertisements Highlight 1857 Trends
Two yellowed copies, July 30 1857 and March 21 1867, show journalism habits with roughly 9 to 1 ads to news and front pages dense with classified and patent medicine ads. A Richmond Dispatch quip imagines gas powering ladies crinolines, balloons and hoops, plus a France telegraph note on Beranger’s death. A large ad for Young and Lyon wines and cordials spreads prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
B. F. Ridge
Lake Street
Richmond Dispatch
Earth
Heaven
France
Beranger
YOUNG
Lyon
Market Square
Royal Reserve
Imperial
London Club
Royal Victoria
Osborne’s
Standard
Black Seal
V. P. Brandies
Twin Peaches Added To The Enterprise Display
Three twin peaches were added to The Enterprise display of unusual fruits and vegetables by Arthur Kirk who lives at 305 West Point avenue. The paired peaches were grown at the orchard of Mrs. F T Corbett on West Point avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kirk
West Point Avenue
F. T. Corbett
Trio Bound Over In Robbery Cases
Week end police activity netted arrests of 70 lawbreakers and filled a heavy municipal court docket. Four defendants were bound over to September 21 for robbery and forgery, including W. S. Leonard who allegedly struck Theaford Nichols and stole $23.10. Ace Mayberry and Baxter McNeill were bound over for breaking and entering a Hillcrest grocery robbery. Bond was set at $1,000 for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
Superior Court
W.S. Leonard
Lexington
Theaford Nichols
Leonard
Ace Mayberry
Baxter McNeill
W. Horne
Hillcrest
W. H. Jones
C. A. York
Mary Simmons
James Johnson
Louise Crowder
L. D. Apple
Howard Doss
W. A. Morgan
A. S. Newton
North Carolina
Henry Williams
Henry Williamson
G. W. Crouse
Joseph Bogle
Robert Proctor
E. R. Bain
John Robertson
Archie Anderson
Raid on gambling den nets six charged in city
A Sunday raid by police on an alleged colored gambling house operated by Bernice Byers at 204 Reid Street led to six men being charged with gambling. Among those arrested was George Washington who quipped about a cherry tree and honesty. In municipal court Judge Teague fined Byers five dollars plus costs for operating the place. Sam Girger, George Washington, William Jackson, and Harry Handy were each fined five dollars plus costs, while Ralph Flowe and Raymond Evans were dismissed after pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Byers
Reid Street
George Washington
Teague
Sam Girger
Leonard
William Jackson
Harry Handy
Byrum
Ralph Flowe
Kannapolis
Raymond Evans
Beamon Street
Local Barber Shop Earns Top A Rating in NC
The Sheraton Hotel Barber Shop basement location earned an A rating from J. M. Cheek, inspector for the North Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners. It marks the highest grade ever awarded by the board during the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton Hotel
J. M. Cheek
North Carolina
State Board of Barber Examiners
State Board of Health
Frightened Husband Haircut Sparks Wife’s Stark Rebuke
A terse household exchange reveals a tense moment as a wife labels her husband a coward after noting his hair is clipped very close, highlighting a sharp domestic clash captured in brief dialogue.
City Sells Rat Poison to Citizens at Cost
City health and public safety officials approve a rat extermination program with the Biological Survey to supply poison at cost. A $100,000 bond anticipation note is renewed for 90 days at six percent with Commercial National Bank. Poison distribution from a city hall basement will continue for several days with M. D. Culler appointed to public welfare board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Knox
Department of Agriculture
M. D. Culler
Board of Public Welfare
Girl Struck by Special Train Near High School Crossing
Emma Stuart a 16 year old girl was slightly injured last night at about 8 oclock when she halted between tracks in front of a Southern Railroad special train near William Penn High School on East Washington Street. She stepped from the track she believed the engine approached onto the other track. She was taken to High Point hospital for observation and is not thought to be seriously hurt though kept a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stuart
High Point
Southern Railroad
Willaim Penn High School
East Washington Street
Emma
Firemen Responded To Two City Blazes
Two fires in the city yesterday caused little damage. Crews were summoned at 7:50 AM for a cafe at 409 East Russell Street operated by Will Coe, started from a kerosene heater, with Wade Marsh listed as owner. A Chrysler car owned by Bruce H. Carraway caught fire around 12:05 PM in front of the Da Luxe Diner on East Commerce Street, with practically no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Coe
East Russell Street
Wade Marsh
Bruce H. Carraway
East Commerce Street
Seniors Register August 25 at Nine A M
High school seniors must register Tuesday morning at nine o clock for the new senior class, correcting yesterday's error. First year students register Monday morning at nine, sophomores at 10 15, and juniors at 1 15 on Monday afternoon.
Christian Endeavor to Stage Bears on a String Play
Fairfield church Christian Endeavor society will present a three act comedy drama bears on a string at Union Hill school auditorium Wednesday at eight o clock. Proceeds from a small admission fee will support church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of Fairfield Church
Union Hill School
Welfare Board Appeals for Home for Woman and Two Children
The Board of Public Welfare through executive secretary Mrs. W. C. Hammond appeals for a home for a young woman and her two children. She is described as an excellent housekeeper who has recently failed to find work and seeks welfare assistance. The children are said to be attractive and well behaved, while the mother is willing to work for a stable home for herself and her kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Welfare
W. C. Hammond
DOL Family 10 Reunion Sunday
Local descendants of Bennett Idol plan the annual Idol family reunion Sunday at Bunker Hill Forsyth County featuring noon lunch, addresses, and Idol orchestra. Bennett Idol arrived in 1752 aboard the St Andrew and settled near the Stokes Rowan line. famed for a cow rescue during Cornwallis movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idol
Bunker Hill
Forsyth County
Bennett Idol
United States
Idol Orchestra
America
St. Andrew
Bucks County
Elizabeth Meier
Balach Parish
Switzerland
Stokes-Rowan
Cornwallis
Salem
Guilford Courthouse
Little Girl Lacerates Thumb On Glass Bottle
The year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Davis of Pickett Street lost her right thumb when she fell on a broken bottle in a ditch near their home The injury severed the thumb nearly completely She was taken to a local hospital and was reported to be getting along nicely despite heavy blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Davis
Pickett Street
Sunflower 13 Feet Tall Grows in Archdale Yard
N. A. Mitchell of Archdale reports a sunflower reaching 13 feet 4 inches in height. The bloom is believed to be the largest of its kind in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Mitchell
Archdale
Enterprise
Chicago Grain Prices and Seed Rates
Chicago grain bids for August 17 show Wheat No 2 red 90 to 50, No 1 hard 51 to 51 1 2, No 2 yellow hard 49 to 50, No 1 northern spring 62 4, No 3 mixed 48 49. Corn No 1 mixed 48, No 1 yellow 47 48, No 1 white 50 51. Oats No 2 white 21 22, Rye No 2 38, No 3 37, Barley 38 57. Timothy seed 3.00 3.50, Clover seed 10.00 16.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmer’s odd sale ends with jail for liquor offer
In Goldsboro North Carolina on August 17 under low spirits times farmer W M Mozington tried unorthodox salesmanship offering two bundles to a shirt sleeve stranger. A gallon of corn liquor was found among the bundles and a coatless policeman arrested Mozington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
N. C
W. M. Mozington
Mozington
Billy and Mother Exchange a Naughty Time Demand
The Humorist item shows Billy asking to be naughty for two hours after promising good behavior for half an hour, and his mother prompting for a clear bargain. The short dialogue captures playful mischief between child and parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mummie
Mother
Notice to creditors of High Point Marble and Tile Company
Pursuant to a court order dated August 14 1931 all creditors of the High Point Marble and Tile Company Inc must file formal proof of their claims with the receiver W Ney Evans by October 1 1931 or be forever barred verified itemized statements of account required filing with the receiver as receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Marble & Tile Company, Inc
W. Ney
Evans
Johnston Finds Y M C A Conferences A Great Success
L R Johnston High Point high school principal and longtime local Y M C A director returned from Cleveland praising the National Council and International Y M C A meetings as inspiring. He noted leaders from around the world, the focus on world peace, open forum Ys, and a reviving foreign field work. He also highlighted Black Bear Camp visit with local youths joining the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Johnston
High Point High School
Cleveland
National Council
Chicago
International Y. M. C. A
Johnston
Supreme Court
International Committee
Council
Black Bear Camp
Mystery Glocks Berrier Murder Near Lexington
Mrs. Jake Berrier a 68 year old Davidson county farmer's wife was found shot to death Saturday at her home six miles north of Lexington. Bloodhounds failed to trail. A $200 reward was posted by Davidson County Commissioners and Gov Gardner was asked to match. The shotgun used was missing. Funeral services set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Jake Berrier
Davidson County
Here
UNANSWERED OBRE Question and witty reply in humor column
A humorist quip asks if you believe in prayer and answers with a snappy comeback about going home an hour earlier. The exchange plays on irony and social obedience with a light tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obre
Humorist
Crowder Seeks Payne Identification In Kidnap Robbery Case
M. J. Crowder of the High Point Steam Laundry plans to travel to Winston Salem to identify Bill Payne, accused Guilford outlaw, in connection with a July 25 robbery and kidnapping at Crowder’s shop. Payne was captured in Hope Indiana on August 13, aiding local police in linking him to the cash theft of $1270 from Tom Whisnant. Photographs matched Payne to one of three suspects in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Crowder
High Point
Will
Winston-Salem Tomorow
Bill Payne
Guilford
Tom Whisnant
Payne
Hope
Indiana
Mr. Crowder
Cabbage With Eight Stems Displayed in Garden
Chester Brown of 511 Tate Street adds a cabbage with eight stems to The Enterprise collection of unusual produce. Each stem bears a head of cabbage and he notes this specimen is unique in his garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Brown
Tate Street
Mr. Brown
Cross of Christ Monument Erected on Mont Moncenisio
A Cross of Christ nearly 30 feet high has been erected on Mont Moncenisio near Susa Franco Italian frontier. One arm points to Italy and the other to France as the tricolor papal flags fly. The monument was dedicated recently by church and civil authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susa
Mont Moncenisio
Italy
France
Kirkman Family Reunion Honors 89th Birthday at Home
A crowd of over a hundred Kirkman family and allies gathered at W. M. Kirkman’s home to honor his 89th birthday. Speakers included William Renfrew and Rev. E. O. Peeler. A larger celebration for his 90th birthday was planned for next year with arrangements by Co. Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kirkman
Kirkman
Livett Drive
Groometown
Mr. Kirkman
Cc. C. Covington
Kirman
William B. Renfrew
Mecklenburg County
E. O. Peeler
Vickery Chapel
Covington
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Wilson Motor Company
Pine
West Broad
Underwood
Burroughs
Chevrolet
International
High Point Marble & Tile Company
G. M. Field
Judge Teague
NETS
Health Department
Public Safety Committee
Pickett
Girl
Christian Endeavor
Welfare Board
Dol
O’connor Flower Shop
Hamilton Vie
English St
National Council of Y. M. C. A
High Point Ice and Coal CO
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad Street
Crowder
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
High Point Perpetual
Perpetual
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
V. A
National Market CO
North Main
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