Wagner Denies Charges Causey Move Next
In High Point North Carolina city affairs C B Wagner denies charges from former employee C A Causey. Finance committee delays investigation due to councilman Amos absence and awaits further evidence promised in Causey affidavit. Mayor Grayson received Wagner letter asserting innocence and requesting full inquiry. City Manager Knox assumes responsibility for keeping J H Jennings off utility rolls amid overdue account and notes several similar cases.
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Finance Committee
C. F. Causey
C. B. Wagner
Wagner
Chattan Pickett
Finance
Causey
R. T. Amos
C. S. Grayson
High Point
N. C
Dr. C
Grayson
Knox
J. H. Jennings
Sidewalk Spitting Warnings Issued by City Inspector
City sanitary inspector Claude Hussey posted sidewalk spitting warnings in the business section and ordered police to enforce the ordinance. A separate offense carries a fine of 82 dollars each. Hussey said spitting harms public health as germs dry up and are blown into the air when inhaled by passersby.
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Claude Hussey
Hussey
Gas bill dispute and memorandum in wage case explained
The memorandum dated March 14 1930 is in Mr Wagner's hands and to be offered at the hearing. Wagner showed he did not install gas until September 1930 and paid about half the gas bill in July. He denied collusion with Mr Jennings and rejected claims of a $10 monthly payment tied to a $20 monthly salary increase as ridiculous.
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Wagner
Jennings
Causey
Thompson Returns From Visit North
W. H. Thompson of Thompson Shoe Co has returned to the city after trips to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore where he bought a new stock of fall shoes. He will introduce a line of young girls shoes not previously carried locally.
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W. H. Thompson
Thompson Shoe Store
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Mr. Thompson
High Point To Present 1931 Civic Service Loving Cup
Publix Kincey Theaters announces an annual Loving Cup to the High Point citizen judged by a civic clubs committee for greatest selfless service in 1931. Roy L. Smart says nominations may come from any resident, with an election in January and a public presentation at the Paramount theater.
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High Point
Publix-Kincey Theaters
Roy L. Smart
Civic Club
Publix-Kincey
Kiwanis
Rotary
Civitan
Monarch
American Business
Lions
Junior Service League
Woma@h's
Chamber of Commerce
Paramount Theater
DeMolay Second Degree Awarded at Masonic Temple
Bruce Armstrong Edgar Snider Bill Snow and Ernest Andrews were awarded the second degree at the weekly DeMolay meeting at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street. The chapter accepted petitions from Alfred Moffitt Co L Amos William Hayes W L Stamey and Fred Johnson for first degree conferred soon. A script dance is planned for the first week in September and a watermelon feast followed the meeting.
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Bruce Armstrong
Edgar Snider
Bill Snow
Ernest Andrews
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
North Main Street
Alfred Moffitt
Co. L. Amos
William Hayes
W. L. Stamey
Fred Johnson
Will
Two New Building Permits Issued
Two building permits were issued today to W. D. Simmons by city permit clerk A. B. Horney. The permit allows adding one room and renovating the store front at 122 South Main street for about 1500 dollars, with work by day labor. A second permit covers general renovation of the store at 128 South Main street, estimated cost 500 dollars.
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W. D. Simmons
A. B. Horney
Simmons
South Main Street
Simmons to Build Large Home on Rockford Road
Work began this afternoon on a new ten room home for W. D. Simmons, local real estate dealer, on Rockford Road. Wilson and Keziah won the contract, with completion expected between December 1 and 15 and an estimated cost from 15000 to 18000 dollars.
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Rockford Road
W. D. Simmons
Wilson and
Keziah
Not Same Miller Denies Prohibition Sentence Link
John Miller formerly connected with the Princess Case asks the Enterprise to state he is not the same John Miller who received a suspended sentence for a prohibition law violation in High Point municipal court yesterday.
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John Miller
Princess
Enterprise
High Point
Farquar Furnace Distributor Offers Free Inspection
For owners of Farquar furnaces the manufacturer appoints Sydney A Bonnaffon Distributor to inspect and report furnace condition. Free inspection and report available at 713 Sone Ave Greensboro NC from Farquar Furnace Service Co.
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Farquar
Sydney A. Bonnaffon
Sone Ave
Greensboro
N. C
Farquar Furnace Service Co
Two White Men Confess Entering Filling Station
C C Edwards of Emerywood captured 16 year old J J Prevatt Jr and held him for police after spotting him breaking into the Gulf Filling station on North Main. Tal mage Howard 28 fled the scene firing bullets but was later found at home. Both men confessed to the break in. Howard denies shooting. Howard remanded on assault with deadly weapon and breaking and entering. Prevatt bonds set. Edwards aroused by glass breaking, confronted intruders with an unloaded pistol.
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C. C. Edwards
Emerywood
J. J. Prevatt, Jr
South Wrenn Street
Gulf
North Main Street
Prevatt
Talmage Howard
Howard
Edwards
Leaders Readied for High Point Barbecue Invitations
Democratic leaders from across the state prepare to attend a High Point barbecue on August 27 hosted by Wade Renfrow. Notables including U S Senator Josiah W Bailey and officials Dennis Brummitt Frank Grist J A Hartness and Charles M Johnson are invited as plans to seat ten 100 yard tables move forward amid broad support for the event the consensus is strong attendance will be high.
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High Point
Dennis G. Brummitt
Mr. Brummitt
Frank D. Grist
Labor
J. A. Hartness
Mr. Renfrow
Charles M. Johnson
Local Government Commission
Renfrow
Democratic Party
Dr. Reitzel Moves Into New Offices
Dr C E Reitzel whose office had been over Mattons Drug store has moved to new quarters over Stephens Studio at 520 North Main street The telephone number remains unchanged
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C. E. Reitzel
Matton
Stephen
North Main Street
Payne Identified As Local Bandit
M. J. Crowder of High Point Steam Laundry identified Bill Payne as one of three men who held him up July 25 trying to force the safe. Payne was arrested in Hope Indiana August 13 and brought back to Winston Salem to face highway robbery charges connected to a $1,270 hold up of Tom Whisnant. Crowder picked Payne from a lineup. two associates were not recognized. Payne waived preliminary hearing and was sent to the grand jury. after trial he will be returned to High Point for further proceedings.
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M. J. Crowder
High Point
Winston-Salem
Bill Payne
Guilford County
Payne
Hope
Indiana
Youth Breaks Both His Arms In Fall
An eight year old, John Grayson Bullar, fell from the roof of his parents home at 1208 Ragan street while trying to catch a squirrel. He broke both arms and was treated at Burrus clinic before being discharged to his home.
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John Grayson Bullar
Joseph Farlow
Ragan Street
Burrus Clinic
Local Fishermen Land 300 Pounds
A party of local fishermen returning from a Pamlico river trip reported catching 300 pounds of fish. The group included P. Keziah, Scott Parker, Dr. W. R. McCain and Glenn Brown.
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Pamlico River
P. Keziah
Scott Parker
W. R. McCain
Glenn Brown
Divorces Granted in Kent County for Lindzey and Myrtie Golds
A decree of divorce was granted to Lindzey Golds from Myrtie Golds in Kent County Michigan on grounds of extreme and repeated cruelty. The couple married February 7 1927 and separated October 1929, as shown in the decree.
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Lindzey Golds
Myrtie Golds
Kent County
Michigan
Golds
Enterprise
Poisoned bait curbs rat problem at Snow Lumber yard
Officials spread poison beneath lumber piles at Snow Lumber company yard. Six large rats emerged from under stacked planks, pounced on the bait and died within moments, underscoring the campaign's effectiveness in High Point.
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Lumber
High Point
Snow Lumber Company
County Chairman Commends Local Democratic Fete
Bryce Holt of Greensboro, head of the county Democratic executive committee, praises a local fete planned to invite 2,500 people. In a letter to Wade Renfrow he accepts the invitation and commends the idea, saying the barbecue will strengthen Democratic spirit in the county and state.
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Bryce KR. Holt
Greensboro
Democratic Party
Wade Renfrow
Holt
Optional change made in gas rate in North Carolina
The North Carolina Public Service Company announced a new optional gas rate schedule approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Effective for customers who opt in, rates start with a first 2300 cu ft per month at 1.50, then 15 cents per 100 cu ft for the next 4700, 10 cents per 100 cu ft for next 145000, and a higher rate for over 150000. The company expects substantial savings for high usage and broader gas use for domestic, commercial, and industrial customers.
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Ice Company Today
North Carolina Corporation Commission
J. H. Jennings
The
Public Service Company
Jennings
Jenkings
Youth, 15, Dismissed in Officer Assault Case
Julius Reed, a 15 year old, faced charges of assaulting a police officer and was dismissed by Judge Garland Daniel in juvenile court. A long session continued into the afternoon, with Forrest H. Shuford noting another session would be held tomorrow afternoon.
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Julius Reed
Garland Daniel
Forrest H. Shuford
Invention Boosts Willow Stick Peeling Speed Fivefold
A new machine is described that peels willow sticks five times faster than manual methods, enabling quicker preparation for basket weaving and furniture making. The report notes improved efficiency and potential implications for cottage industries.
High Point Doctors To Address Nurses At St. Leo's
Dr. P. W. Flagge and Dr. E. F. Long will discuss yarten in the treatment of Amoebic colitis during St. Leo's hospital staff of nurses monthly meeting in Greensboro tonight at 7:30. Announcement that the local hospital program features technical discussion by physicians.
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St. Leo’s
P. W. Flagge
E. F. Long
Program speakers announced at event led by Dr Shelburne
Dr P A Shelburne staff secretary and treasurer outlined the program and noted that Greensboro physician Dr Clyde M Gilmore would also speak at the event, signaling a jointly led program by medical professionals.
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P. A Shelburne
Clyde M. Gilmore
Greensboro
Protracted Shiloh Meeting Reports Big Crowds
A. C. Clinard and Mrs. Alberta Thomas attended the protracted meeting at Shiloh church. They reported large crowds and excellent sermons at the services.
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A. C. Clinard
Alberta Thomas
Shiloh Church
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O’connor
Hamilton Florist
Thompson
Forp
Ford
Ford Motor Company
F.O.B. Detroit
East
Washington St
Bailey
Brummitt, Grist
Hartness, Johnson and
Holt Haven
North Carolina
Dr. Reitzel
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
G. E. Klanderman
P. A
Guilford
Wilson Motor Company
West Broad
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad Street
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
V. A. J. Idol
Vice-Pres
Treas
Commercial National Bank
OC. H. Ellas, Sec'y
Jacob Boot Shop
North Main
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