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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1936

Page

10

Frank Ogburn and a litter of fine pointer pups

A reader reflects on Frank Ogburn's dog affection and skill with canines. He describes Lady the orange and white dam and seven lively pups, Frank's habit of relaxing with dogs, a trip to Lexington with pups and Spot, and a playful note about match consumption. The piece ends with a book recommendation about Gaudier Brzeska.

Frank Ogburn Frank Lexington Dan Brinwood Brinson Jack

Western North Carolina Methodist board weighs area education policies

Members of the Christian Education Board of the Western North Carolina Conference met in Asheville to consider educational policies of local institutions.

Asheville Board of Christian Education Western North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Lightning Fire Destroys Large Barn in Elkin

A barn and stored feed were destroyed by a blaze caused by lightning. The property belonged to Walter Welborn, a suburban merchant, with damage described as extensive.

Elkin Walter Welborn

Licenses Revoked In North Carolina Total 5751

State motor vehicle division reports 5751 drivers' licenses revoked from November 1 1935 to today. The measure reflects ongoing enforcement actions by Raleigh authorities and the DMV.

Raleigh State

Roads Reconditioning Nears Finish in Raleigh

W. Vance Baise, chief highway engineer, reported that surface treated roads damaged by last winter’s severe weather are 90 percent complete in Raleigh.

Raleigh W. Vance Baise

NC Farmers Warned of Cotton Caterpillar Threat

Dr. R. W. Leiby chief entomologist of the state department of agriculture warns North Carolina farmers to watch for the cotton caterpillar or leaf worm. The advisory urges early detection and action to protect crops.

Ralbeigh R. W. Leiby State Department of Agriculture North Carolina

Chadbourn Boy Killed Riding Bicycle by Car

Warren Cole man 14 from Chadbourn dies after being struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle along the highway. The incident reports note the victim was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. Emergency responders attended but could not revive him.

Whiteville Warren Coleman Chadbourn

Unveil Marker at Ridgecrest Marks Trail Feature Pageant

The unveiling and dedication of an old Indian Trail marker for the David Crockett and Daniel Boone Trails featured a pageant at the Southern on Summer Assembly grounds.

Ridgecrest David Crockett Daniel Boone

Harris Brother Dies in Hickory Stroke Claims Life

Special to the Enterprise Thomasville August 25. Harvey W. Harris died in Hickory Monday morning after a second stroke following a winter illness. C. L. Harris learned of the death yesterday and left for Hickory. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. local time with nephews T. Austin George and Doak Finch among expected attendees.

Enterprise Thomasville C. L. Harris Harvey W. Harris Hickory Mr. Harris T. Austin George Doak Finch

Savage Messiah and Gauguin Books Stir Curiosity

Reviewers praise novels on extreme artists with bold titles. The phrase savage Messiah and Becker's calm madman provoke interest in literary portrayals of grandeur and madness.

Becker Gauguin

Strikers Decide Tonight on Return to Snider Hosiery Mill

Wesley Rich, chairman of the strikers committee at the W H Snider Hosiery mill, said he conferred with Mrs. Snider about settling the strike. He will relay the strikers' answer tomorrow. A workers meeting is set tonight after a general hosiery workers meeting at the Labor Temple on North Wrenn Street.

Wesley Rich W. H. Snider Rich Snider Labor Temple North Wrenn Street

Fred W. Farlow Taken By Death

Fred W. Farlow 65 died in Latta South Carolina while visiting. A High Point resident for 18 years he was born April 18 1871 in Randolph County. Survived by wife Lou Fogleman five sons two daughters and a brother funeral set for Wednesday at 11 a m at the old Union Methodist church Randolph County with burial in the church cemetery.

Fred W. Farlow Latta S. C Mr. Farlow High Point Hedrick Street Randolph County Flora Kaney Lou Fogleman J. B H. E A. C M. H F. D. Farlow R. W. Safford Oakland Calif Edith Ausband Danville Bud Farlow Koonce Old Union Methodist Church S. M. Penn

Oscar Cranford Held on Hit and Run Charge

Oscar Crawford 53 of 403 Ward Street was held on $300 bond on a hit and run charge after allegedly striking Gilbert Weants on Fairfield Road and fleeing. Weants signed the warrant. damage described as slight, incident dated October 23.

Oscar Cranford Oscar Crawford Ward Street Gilbert Weants Fairfield Weants

Woman Claims Poison Dose Was A Mistake

Mrs Stella Andrews of 705 Mangum Avenue says she took a poison dose about ten days ago by mistake, believing it was another medicine, and asks The Enterprise to report her explanation.

Stella Andrews Mangum Avenue

Firemen quell kitchen rag fire at Freeman residence

Fire crews from companies two six and the norths battled a rag fire in the kitchen of L B Freeman 118 East Willis street at 1 33 this morning. There was no loss.

L. B. Freeman East Willis Street

Arcanum Council Meeting Set At Sheraton Hotels

Old Plank Road Royal Arcanum council No. 2220 of High Point schedules a Wednesday 8 pm meeting at the Sheraton hotel. BE E Mendenhall Jr regent says members should attend as several important business matters and a report from the sports committee are on the agenda.

Old Plank Road Royal Arcanum Council No High Point Sheraton Hotel E. Mendenhall, Jr Regent

Lightning Strikes Church Steeple in Fayetteville

Lightning hit the 150 foot spire of the First Presbyterian church in Fayetteville on August 25 causing undetermined damage. The bolt did not enter the church but tore a hole in each side of the spire.

Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church

City Manager Knox Homes Robbed After Norfolk Trip

City Manager E. M. Knox returned to 607 Colonial Drive to find burglars had entered while he was away and stolen three fraternal rings and five pairs of shoes. Entry was through a rear window with a tire tool used to force a locked closet. A separate theft occurred at Dixie Cotton store on South Main Street where Miss Helen Kates’s pocketbook was taken from a rear window screen. A theater break-out left Will Parks locked inside after the Broadhurst show, surprising him as he slept.

E. M. Knox Norfolk Colonial Drive Elsie Apple Dixie Cotton Store South Main Street Helen Kates Montheu Avenue Broadhurst Theatre Will Parks Perry Street

Two Boys Missing From City Homes

Police seek help tracing J. W. Burgess aged 10 and Marvin Brigman aged 13 who left their homes about 8:30 yesterday morning and have not returned. Descriptions of the boys and their clothing were given to authorities, and the public is asked to report information to police to aid the families.

J. W. Burgess John Burgess Marvin Brigman Burgess Brigman

Warlord Abd El Krim Reported Escaped From Reunion Isle

Paris Aug 25 The ministry of colonies opened an inquiry into rumors Abd El Krim exiled warlord of the Riffs escaped Reunion Island. Le Matin said the Moroccan chief eluded French authorities and fled to an unknown destination. The colonial minister said the Reunion governor would telegraph if true. No reports yet.

Paris Ministry of Colonies Abd-El-Krim Isle of Reunion le Matin Indian Ocean Morocco

Summer School Closing Today at High Point College

Three students will receive Bachelor of Arts degrees as the second six weeks of the summer term ends. Dr. C. R. Hinshaw announced the noon graduation. Elijah Diamont, Gibsonville. Ray Hilton, Thomasville. Elizabeth West, Kernersville. No formal exercises planned.овая

High Point College C. R. Hinshaw Elijah Diamont Gibsonville Ray Hilton Thomasville Elizabeth West Kernersville

Funeral for Thomas Allen Skeen Held at Trinity Cemetery

State Deaths from Thomasville report funeral services for Thomas Allen Skeen. Died at home near Thomasville Saturday afternoon. Service conducted at Trinity M E church Abburgh Monday morning at 11 by Pastor R. G. Williama. Pallbearers were Cicero Spencer Clay Kennedy George Boldin Herbert Ragan Charlies Blair William Crawford. Burial in Trinity cemetery.

Thomasville Thomas Allen Skeen Trinity Cousins Trinity Cemetery

Couple Set to Wed During Calamity at Whales Exhibit

Betty Gentry and J. Rob Henderson plan a wedding tonight in Long Beach inside the Daisy exhibition area where a 62 foot deceased whale is on display. Henderson jokes about Texas not having whales as reason for the ceremony choice. Daisy has been the summer spectacle here.

Long Beach Calif Daisy Betty Gentry J. Rob Henderson Texas Henderson

Registration At Senior High School Continues Today

Students planning to enter senior high school for the first time must register tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Principal Henry Grady Owens urges those unable to register today to do so as soon as possible. Parents may register for absent students, preventing delays at the start of the school year.

Henry Grady Owens

Sears farm shows best corn crop aided by soil service

H D Sears reports his best corn crop with a dry spring but a strong growing season due to Soil Conservation Service demonstrational work in Deep River area. He credits contour tillage lespedeza rotations and erosion control for soil preservation and wildlife gains on his farm near the CCC camp.

H. D. Sears CCC Sears Deep River Soil Conservation Service Mr. Sears Lespedeza Addiion

Lawyers Attack Business Control

George R. Grant of Boston, chair man of the ABA public utility section, warned at the 59th annual convention that continued state and federal regulation of private property and business could alter the entire business structure. He urged defending managerial freedom with public support and said the time to act is now.

Boston George R. Grant American Bar Association Bar Association Grant

Hitch Delays WPA Athletic Field Lease at High Point College

Dr G I Humphreys president of High Point College reports WPA cannot approve a 99 year lease needed to use WPA funds on the athletic field begun under CWA. Officials require a formal deed and releases from 70 to 80 bondholders delaying progress and prompting plans to seek congressional help.

High Point College WPA High Point Col Theington D. C Works Progress Administration CWA Raleigh Washington G. I. Humphreys Humphreys Athltic W. B. Umstead Durham

Rally Plans For Sixth District Democrats Tonight

Members of the Sixth Congressional district Democratic committee meet at Jamestown’s city lake park on call of Chairman O M Bundy to map plans for a large rally and barbecue on September 18. Attendees include O F Crowson of Burlington Ala mance county J D Eskeridge of Hillsboro representing Orange county C W Hall of Durham and Bundy. The event kicks off the North Carolina Democratic campaign in the district. The committee will dine with Wade P Renfrow a member of the state Democratic executive committee.

Democratic Committee Sixth Congressional District City Lake Park Jamestown O. M. Bundy City Lake O. F. Crowson Burlington Alamance County J. D. Eskeridge Hillsboro Orange County C. W. Hall Durham Durham County Mr. Bundy North Corona Wade P. Renfrow

Taxpayer in heat opens city hydrant in Kansas City

Police found 24 year old Joseph Centimano wearing trunks and sitting on a curb drinking from a fire hydrant. He said he was a taxpayer and that public water made him turn on the hydrant with his wrench. He was ordered to report to the water collections commissioner.

Kansas City Joseph Centimano

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