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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

10

Licenses Revoked as Two More Suspected Drunk Drivers

Judge Teague revoked the driving licenses of two men for drunken driving and sentenced a third to six months on the county farm for driving during a court ordered no-drive year. Ed Spoon, 24, was fined 50 dollars and costs after being caught driving in violation of the order. T. R. Stone and J. J. Newsome also faced revocation for DUI charges amid a morning docket that included prohibition violations, robberies, and assaults.

County Farm Lewis E. Teague Ed Spoon Young Street T. R. Stone J. J. Newsome Robert Marshall L. G. Robichaux Gerald Rodden Irvin Ingram Richard Gloster John Wesley Dowdy H. F. Newby Ed Dunlap Sallie Riggins

Scouts Complete Long Canoe Trip

The three day canoe trip of the 20 Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts finished yesterday on the Yadkin river at the Duke Power dam. B W Hackney Jr council executive praised it as a success noting no boats overturned and the group faced a high wind with waves but completed the trip safely. The expedition may become an annual event for the council.

Uwharrie Council Yadkin Duke Power Dam B. W. Hackney, Jr

47 Persons Placed On Jobs Last Week

The High Point office of the North Carolina State Employment Service placed 47 persons on jobs during the past week. Of this number 42 secured private positions and five found work on public projects. Registrations dropped to 25 new applicants for the week ending Saturday.

High Point North Carolina

Airship Advantage Says Navy Official

Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook, newly named chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, states one rigid airship can do the work of three cruisers yet cost less than one cruiser.

Arthur B. Cook Navy Bureau of Aeronautics

Three Injured In Car Crash On Greensboro Road

James E. Beck and his two sons James and Robert Beck, along with Mrs. Beck, were injured in a two car wreck near the Penny home on Greensboro road yesterday afternoon about 5. All four injured were treated at Burrus Memorial hospital and later released to go home. The Becks live at 309 Pope street in Thomasville.

Greensboro Penny James E. Beck Robert Beck Jimmy Beck Beck Becks Pope Street Thomasville Burrus Memorial Hospital

Green Pastures humorous film draws mixed crowds at Paramount

Review notes the Delta Mississippi depiction of Heaven in The Green Pastures, praising the on screen production while noting local audiences misread its tone. The piece argues the film is humorous and fine cinema, not a sermon, and invites viewers to watch and laugh.

Green Pastures Paramount Theater The Paramount Marc Connelly Gabriel de Lawd Heaven

Bar Association Opens 59th Convention in Boston

In Boston on August 24 3000 lawyers gathered for the American Bar Association’s 59th annual convention. William L. Rawson urged a courageous judiciary and delegates heard a plan to reorganize the association for wider national representation with elected delegates from states and affiliated organizations.

Boston William L. Rawson American Bar Association House of Delegates

North Carolina Power Resources Ranked by U.S. Survey

The U S Geological Survey estimates North Carolina holds 1.43 percent of the nation s water power resources. Using storage and 70 percent efficiency the statewide resources average 57 184 000 horsepower 50 percent time and 42 753 000 horsepower 90 percent time. At 90 percent probability the state is credited with 582 000 horsepower and 818 000 horsepower for 90 and 50 percent times respectively.

Washington North Carolina United States U. S. Geological Survey

Cat in Water Main Causes Week of Noise in San Francisco

A cat entered a newly laid dry water main and moved two miles to the middle, where an air vent it spooked residents for seven days. William Polk of the SPCA attempted to remove it with a fish baited noose but failed repeatedly, noting he would crawl into the pipe himself if needed.

San Francisco William Polk The Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Polk

Downie Bros Circus to Parade Horses and High School Teams

Lovers of horse flesh will be delighted with the Downie Bros Circus arriving Thursday August 27 under Charles Sparks. The show features 65 ring stock and magnificently displays all in three rings and arena with superb liberty and bareback horses, interim high school groups, and daring riding by the ladies of the big show.

Downie Bros Charles Sparks Downie Bros. Circus Great Company of Liberty

Reporter Kills Large Rattlesnake in Local Roadside Sighting

J. A. Hill of Trinity route one killed a rattlesnake ten miles south of town. The 46 inch snake had nine rattles and a button and was described as one of the few seen in the area. He first tried to run it over with his car but then got out and killed it.

J. A. Hill Trinity Here

Auto 18 Struck in Overnight Hit and Run

Dr. John W. Dyer reported a hit and run on his parked car at about 2 30 this morning. The vehicle suffered only minor damage and the driver fled the scene.

Auto 18 John W. Dyer Dyer

Funeral services for Sallie Jones in High Point

Special to the Enterprise Thomasville Aug 24 funeral services were held for Sallie Jones of High Point route two who died Thursday night at Spring Hill church. Pallbearers included McClain Cecil Ernest Johnson Percy Smith Elwood Smith Vestal Jiffin and Clay Swaim. Burial followed in Spring Hill cemetery.

Enterprise Thomasville Sallie Jones High Point Route Two Spring Hill Church McClain Cecil Ernest Johnson Percy Smith Elwood Smith Vestal Jiffin Clay Swaim Spring Hill Cemetery

Last rites for Mrs. Nannie Owen Wilson held at Midway Church

Sunday services were conducted at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Nannie Owen Wilson who died early Saturday at City Memorial hospital. Funeral rites were at Midway church with interment in the church cemetery.

En. Thomasville Nannie Owen Wilson City Memorial Hospital Midway Church Church Cemetery

Rayon production in Brazil rises in 1935

Ray on production and consumption in Brazil rose in 1935 reports to the Commerce department show production up 17 percent from 1934 while consumption climbed 26 percent, driving higher imports. In 1935 Brazil produced 3,480,000 pounds of the 5,414,680 pounds consumed. Trade mission at Rio reports consumption likely higher this year.

Washington Brazil Commerce Department Rio de Janeiro

Fractional Gains Mark Mart Rally In New York Trade

New York August 24 rallying tendencies appeared in specialties, with buying participation widespread though gains stayed fractional. By late afternoon the market showed improved sentiment after last week’s foreign affairs gloom faded, with bonds edging higher and commodities and currencies in quiet, modest advance.

New York Commission

Unemployment Count in High Point Awaits State Action

The High Point North Carolina State Employment Service reports about 2000 people registered as unemployed in the last 90 days. Many remain unregistered, and officials say only state legislative action can yield a reliable picture as unemployment insurance shifts to the local employment office.

High Point North Carolina Irene W. Price

Alfred R. Myatt Jr Opens Law Practice in Newnan Ga

Alfred R. Myatt Jr former High Point High School class of 1926 graduate and brother of local attorney J A Myatt has opened law offices in Newnan Georgia. He earned LLB and LIM from Atlanta Law School and served in the U S Army Air Corps.

Alfred R. Myatt, Jr Newnan, Ga High Point High School J. A. Myatt Newnan Mr. Myatt A. R. Myatt Atlanta Law School U. 58. Army Air Corps

Calendar For Registration at High Point High School

The calendar shows August 25 registration for promotions from junior high to eighth grade at 9, 10 30, 1 and 3 in the morning and afternoon sessions. August 26 lists first time entrants and those returning after a lapse, with 9 10 and 11 o’clock times for first year sophomores and junior/senior entrants. Students must bring transcripts or graduation certificates.

High Point High School

Civitan Club Hosts Zimmerman at West Farriss Home

Dr. T. R. Zimmerman of High Point will host Civitan club members at his home, 615 West Farriss Avenue, Tuesday night at 6 30 with an interesting program planned and all members expected to attend.

T. R. Zimmerman High Point Civitan Club West Farriss Avenue

Imperial Life Holds Rally For High Point Staff

About 20 Imperial Life Insurance employees from the High Point office will meet at the Elwood hotel Thursday at 8 pm for a rally. C. Howard White announced the gathering with representatives coming from Thomasville Lexington Asheboro Siler City Ramseur and Troy. No special program is planned.

High Point Imperial Life Insurance Company Elwood Hotel C. Howard White Thomasville Lexington Asheboro Siler City Ramseur Troy

Real Estate Board To Meet Wednesday

The High Point Real Estate board will meet Wednesday at noon in the Elwood hotel. President G. C. Smithdeal announced the session will discuss important rental matters.

Real Estate Board Hight Point Real Estate Board Elwood G. C. Smithdeal

Death of Dr. D. F. Staley Local Optometrist in High Point

Dr. D F Staley aged 72 died at his home 513 East Washington Street Sunday at 7 AM after years of illness. He was born September 11 1874 near Liberty Randolph County and lived on a Liberty area farm before moving to High Point in 1902. He partnered in a jewelry business with his brother A P Staley, then practiced optometry retiring four years ago. He married Lola Sechrest in 1911. Surviving are his widow, brothers A P Staley of High Point C W Staley of Liberty and sister Florence McIntyre of High Point. Funeral at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Tuesday at 3:30 PM with Rev F L Conrad and Dr W A Lambeth. Oakwood Cemetery burial.

D. F. Staley East Washington Street Dr. Staley Randolph County Liberty Leonard W Elizabeth Staley High Point A. P. Staley Emmanuel Lutheran Church Lola Sechrest C. W. Staley Florence McIntyre F. L. Conrad W. A. Lambeth Wesley Memorial Church Oakwood Cemetery

James Henry Taylor Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for James Henry Taylor were conducted from his home at 213 Monthey Avenue yesterday at 2 30 PM by Rev. O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church. A quartet sang three hymns during the service and pallbearers included W A Beeson L B Taylor S J Kidd Otis Brockwell N B Brackett and Paul Griffith. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

James Henry Taylor Monthey Avenue O. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Alvin Brown Archie Ballard Glenn Nance Melvin Howard W. A. Beeson L. B. Taylor S. J. Kidd Otis Brockwell N. B. Brackett Paul Griffith Oakwood Cemetery

Hosiery Workers Plan City Meeting Tuesday Night

An important gathering of hosiery workers is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Larb Temple on North Wrenn Street. Henry I. Adams of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers announced the call to form general committees across several mills and invited all workers to attend.

Larb North Wrenn Street Henry I. Adams American Federation of Hosiery Workers

Investigation Begins Into Wreck That Hurt Two Men

Atlantic Coast Line officials start inquiry into Saturday night wreck near Florence involving a freight train colliding with another train. R. B. Hare says crews aiding investigation to determine responsibility while injured men are treated. J. K. Thomas engineer and his Negro fireman jumped from the locomotive to escape.

Florence 8. C Aus Atlantic Coast Line R. B. Hare J. K. Thomas

DULL HEADACHES A SIMPLE REMEDY DO

Headaches caused by are gone after one dose of This cleans poisons out of and lower bowels. Ends tet nervousness. Mann Drug Stores.

Mann Drug

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Alice Wright William Newsome A. H. Alexander L. H. Seltz Oscar Beeson Goodrich Silvertown Goodrich Economy Auto Store, Inc Carolina Vulcanizing Company N. Wrenn Street Yadkin River Madam Ardelle North Main Street Denton Railroad F. B Bar Association Jack Hoxie Saliae Jones Nannie C. Wilson Civitans Imperial Life Russell Main St Madame Cla Phrenologis Tady Pard's Gara Asheboro Road Lucas Ol’Gold Cigarettes O G-Men Vitterd Ge
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