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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

2

Molly Milford in a Tangled Bank Robbery Plot

Brent Stuart investigates the mysterious death of Molly Milford after a night at The Red Poppy. A dancer named Whitman appears as Nelson Whisaker alias Nelse Ferguson, a bank robber, and a staged identity swap leads to a fatal shooting. Donna recalls Molly’s wardrobe change and hints at a double life.

Molly Milford Rich Pular Brent Stuart Molly Wick Ross Olly Handsome Stranger Nelson Whisaker Nelin Ferguson Leola Barlow Y'S Brent Red Poppy Harry Whitman Nelse Guson Gunn Gster Donna Ree

Lost Molly Mystery Deepens in Harrowing Wood Room

In a tense scene, Molly hides her true identity as a dead girl’s lookalike while Winnie, Steve, Louis, and Louis’s fears flare. Molly suspects the living Molly is alive, shaping dangerous deceptions as romance and coercion collide in a shadowy house.

Brent Donna Molly Louis Steve Winnie

Central Mutual Insurance placed in temporary receivership

By order of Superior Court Judge W Harris the Central Mutual Insurance Company of Chicago is in temporary receivership. Oliver M Litaker of Charlotte is named receiver to handle affairs until a hearing set for September 5. The action follows a petition by Consolidated Dime Cabs Inc of Charlotte claiming insolvency. State Insurance Commissioner Dan C Boney is named as a defendant.

Raleigh Superior Court W. ©. Harris Central Mutual Insurance Company of Chicago Oliver M. Litaker Charlotte Harris Consolidated Dime Cabs, Inc Dan C. Boney

Speedometer Calibration Affected by Tire Pressure

A vehicle speedometer may not register accurately unless the tire pressure meets the specified level. Proper inflation is required for correct readings.

Durham Considers Anti Noise Ordinance Move

Durham city attorney said a third proposed ordinance would empower police to curb motorists who honk unreasonably. Duke analysts found 150 gallons of tomato wine raided contained 11.8 percent alcohol, within a 14 percent legal limit for domestic natural wines.

Durham C. Chambers Duke University

Truck Wreck Kills Eugene Morris Near Rutherfordton

A heavy lumber truck overturned six miles south of Rutherfordton yesterday, killing Eugene Morris, 25. The accident occurred as Morris drove the truck, and authorities reported the fatality at the scene.

Rutherfordton Here Eugene Morris

Cotton Ginners Association Meets at State College

Raleigh reports the North Carolina Virginia Cotton Ginners Association held its annual convention at North Carolina State College today with industry leaders gathered for sessions and discussions.

Raleigh North Carolina-Virginia Cotton Ginners Association N. C. State College

Raleigh School Board weighs band discontinuance to focus on basics

Superintendent Claude F. Gaddy advised the Raleigh school board to discontinue the high school band to free time for fundamental instruction. The proposal aims to prioritize core lessons over extra-curricular activities.

Raleigh Claude F. Gaddy

Child Killed in Local Auto Crash

Five and a half month old son of Mr and Mrs Garson Faw died from injuries after a car accident in Lenoir yesterday. The infant’s death followed the crash that occurred in the town, authorities said.

Lenoir Garson Faw

Meanest thief strikes again steals Norris poultry flock

A second thief dubbed meanest by locals has looted the Norris household taking the entire poultry flock owned by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Norris ages 86 and 87 respectively in the community.

Boone John H. Norris

Three Die In Triple Motorcycle Crash Near Johnson City

A crash in Johnson City involving two motorcycles and a car killed Buster Wilson 23, Frank Maple 23, and Florence Netherly 30. Injured were Bessie O Dell 26. Iva Greer 22 of Lenoir NC drove the car. Constable Ira Shoun described one bike hitting the auto, sending it toward the other bike which then caught fire.

Johnson City Tenn Buster Wilson Frank Maple Elizabethton Florence Netherly Bessie O'Dell Ira Shoun Shaun Said Iva Greer Lenoir N. C

Appetite feaster Jack Roper sets brisk eating mark

IVERNESS Florida August 22 Jack Roper of Crystal River was alive today after a remarkable eating spree yesterday He swallowed four quarts and a pint of ice cream in 15 minutes then crossed the street for two hamburgers and two bottles of pop

Iverness Fla Jack Roper Crystal River Roper

Spindle hours show increase in cotton spinning

Census Bureau reports July output at 119.8 percent capacity on a single shift, up from June and July of last year. Total spindles in place 28,157,094 with 23,249,572 active during July. active spindle hours 7,859,348,920 averaging 279 hours per spindle. Cotton growing states tallied 19,032,036 spindles with 17,145,596 active and 6,058,855,873 total active hours averaging 318 per spindle.

Washington Census Bureau

Industry Index Holds Near Peak As Auto Output Rises

New York Aug 22 The Associated Press index of industrial activity stands at 95.7 of the 1920-30 average, up from 95.1 last week and 73.7 a year ago. Ford resumes production after a two week layoff while steel, grain, and electric power output rise. looms push yard goods as drought drought effects ease and electric demand strengthens across regions.

New York Associated Press Ford

Baptist social service commission to study home and gambling

RIDGECREST Aug. 22 The Southern Baptist convention social service commission named committees for a two year study of home life conditions and gambling. Dr. Gordon Singleton of Macon Georgia was elected secretary and Dr. Arthur J. Barton of Wilmington was reelected chairman.

Ridgecrest Social Service Commission The Southern Baptist Convention Gordon G. Singleton Macon Arthur J. Barton Wilmington J B. Weatherspoon Louisville Singleton Marshal Mott Spartanburg D. C J. A. Ellis Sherman Tex A. J. Dickinson Mobile Ala W. T. Halstead Lake City Fla

Loans to Farmers in Spartanburg Area Reach $290000

Spartanburg Production Credit Association reports loans totaling 290000 dollars to about 1100 farmers across Spartanburg Union and Cherokee counties this year.

Spartanburg S&s. C W. H. Hampbriedt Ecretary Spartanburg Production Credit Association Union Cherokee Counties

Foreclosure Notice on 1925 Welborn Trust Property

Notice by the Guilford County trustee of foreclosure for the J W Welborn and Mary R Welborn deed of trust dated July 14 1925 and substituted to J Allen Austin. Default on payment triggers sale at the East door of the Guilford County Courthouse Greensboro NC at 11 o clock a m on Tuesday September 6 1934, describing the conveyed property.

State of North Carolina Guilford J. W. Welborn Mary R. Welborn Register of Deeds Guilford County Metropolitan Life Insurance Company J. Allen Austin Office of the Register of Deeds N. C Greensboro

Economic Security Is Threatened By Straw Cow Shortage

Poundmaster J. C. Chase asks Jacksonville city commission for a raise from 30 dollars monthly salary as stray cows wandering vines and mules impound duties shrink. His plea was referred to the council without comment.

Jacksonville Fla Poundmaster J. C. Chase Chase City Commissio Council

Lightning Ignites Two Large Barns Near Hickory

A lightning strike damaged two barns near Hickory. One bolt hit near Lake Hickory bridge during heavy rain, killing a mule and injuring another horse and a pony. Ed Lip’s barn suffered about 400 dollars in losses, G. Smith's barn five miles south faced about 1,500 dollars in damage. Blaze started by lightning.

Hickory, Augae Here Lake Hickory Bridge Ed Lip G. Smith Hickory

Textile Paper Sued For $10,000 in Durham Libel Case

Al P. Beck of Durham cafe owner and former textile union organizer sues Textile Bulletin of Charlotte for $10,000 libel. Durham party names David Clark and others connected with the publication as defendants over an unsigned editorial implying promotion of Communism related to the 1934 general textile strike.

Durham Textile Bulletin of Charlotte al P. Beck Durham Cafe Proor Ofizer David Clark General Textile

Property description for 323 Louise Avenue High Point NC

Public record of a real estate parcel in High Point Guilford County North Carolina known as No 323 Louise Avenue. The document dates August 6 1936 and lists J Allen Austin as trustee attorney with docket references 8 8 15 22 29.

R. H. Wheeler F. J. Howard J. W. Welborn Louise Avenue High Point North Carolina J. Allen Austin Atty

Property Conveyance to Mrs. Lamar McCallum and Earlier Taplin Note

Property title shows conveyance to Mrs. Lamar McCallum by Lamar McCallum dated May 27 1932 recorded in Guilford County Book 602 Page 563. Earlier transfer from A B Taplin dated Oct 9 1920 recorded in Book 355 Page 294. Dated July 29 1996. Sheriff Job S Phipps by John F Jones deputies.

Lamar Lois) McCallum Lamar McCallum Register of Deeds Office Guillford County A. B. Taplin Guilford County Job. S. Phipps John F. Jones

Administrator's Notice for Estate of P L Gibson Guilford NC

Sterling Johnson administrator of the estate of P L Gibson deceased calls all claimants to present verified claims by August 15 1937 before A Wayland Cook clerk of Superior Court Guilford County North Carolina or be barred. Creditors must also settle debts. Signed August 8 1936 by Sterling Johnson administrator. T B Sanders attorney 700 East Washington Street.

P. L. Gibson A. Wayland Cook Superior Court Guilford County Sterling Johnson Mangum Avenue High Point Sanders East Washington Street North Carolina

Notice of Sale Under Execution Guilford NC

In Guilford County Superior Court North Carolina the property of Lamar Lois McCallum is ordered sold at public auction for cash on a weekday at 10 o'clock. The High Point Township parcel is carved from Parkway Lands and lies along Parkway Street and Woodland Drive with a 42 by 150 foot lot.

North Carolina Guilford County Sarah Wanger Wagger’s Ladies’ Shop Lamar Lois) McCallum Ecourt-House Lois) McCullum Parkway Street Woodland Drive Fred Whitescarver High Point Township State of North Carolina Angel H. Kotslos Angelina K. Kotsice Cauble Ister Guilford North Carolina Guilford Court House Greensboro Lina High Point Guilford North Fourth Street Barbee Street June A. Johnson C. B Loubar Terrace the of Deeds Carolina Mark Cauble Roberson, Haworth & Reese, Attorneys

Notice of Administration for John Blair Estate

The administratrix of the estate of John Blair of Guilford County North Carolina notifies all claimants to present and file claims by August 1937 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed to the estate should be settled promptly. C J Blair Arriz Blair Deed Attorney C Barnhardt.

John 8. Blair Guilford North Carolina C J. Blair ARRIZ John B. Blair C. Barnhardt Atty

Telephones in Use Down Nearly 600 Since 1933

About 500000 telephones are in use today, reflecting a drop of six hundred compared with 1933. The slight decrease signals changes in demand and technology, with regional variations likely masking broader trends.

Notice to Creditors of avllegal Packing Company

Creditors of Hylbow Packing Company of Guilford County North Carolina must present itemized verified claims and any securities to the receiver at Security Bank building High Point before October 1 1936. Claims failing to timely file are barred from participation in distributions after payment of other obligations. August 14 190M James B Lovelace Receiver of Hylbow Packing Company

Avllegal Packing Company OF Point N. Cc North Carolina Guilford County High Point W. & Hylton H. C. Bowie Security Bank High C Bow Packing Company James B. Lovelace Hylbow Packing

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