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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

3

Democrats Launch 1932 Campaign Barbecue Here

Guilford County Young Democrats host a September 17 barbecue at Deep River as state leaders join 5000 expected attendees. Governor Gardner Senator Bailey and Ehringhaus headline alongside other party figures with J W Winburne presiding. The event mirrors last year’s High Point gathering that launched the primary race.

North Carolina Democrats Deep River Guilford County Young Democratic Club North Handine Tha C. Max Gardner Josiah William Bailey J. C. B. Ehringhaus R. R. Reynolds Cameron Morrison Senate House J. W. Winburne High Point Highway 10 Greensboro National Republican Party Guilford Edwin Martinez Jacob Froelich May Thompson Evans

Union Service Tonight Features Dr. Henry Louis Smith

Depositors Committee and community groups host a union service at the Elm Street area tonight at 8 o clock with Dr Henry Louis Smith president emeritus of Washington and Lee University to address attendees and a sacred concert by the High Point Civic Band led by Lewis L Stookey. The event will suspend uptown church services and parking will be allowed on Elm Street school grounds with traffic restricted on Church Street during the 8 to 9 pm hour. An amplified program will follow including The Shined march Princess of India The Wayside Chapel Gala Oeceats Joy to the World and The National Emblem with Sechrest Funeral Home providing loudspeaker support.

Uptown Henry Louis Smith Washington and Lee University High Point Civic Band Chamber of Commerce Bureau Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Civic Band Lewis L. Stookey Elm Street Church Stret North Main Elm Sechrest Funeral Home

Local Bank Reorganization Plans Rejected by Comptroller

Depositors committee led by George T. Wood reports that all reorganization proposals for Commercial National Bank were disapproved by the comptroller of the currency. Washington visit outlined a tentative new plan to reopen the bank without promotion costs and protect thousands of small accounts, contingent on asset assessment.

Commercial National Bank Washington Comptroller George T. Wood C. E. Ditfendal W. F. Pleming R. K. Stewart R. B. Terry United States Treasury Washington, D. C Pole

Red Hot Dollar Comes Home After 60 Local Debts Paid

The Red Hot Dollar check, issued to the Rotary Club by Claiborne H. Rhodes, traveled through 60 local businesses. The one dollar note bore a pro prosperity message and endorsements on plywood. It circulated to spur business and debt repayment in High Point.

High Point Rotary Club Claiborne H. Rhodes Rotary Club Rhodes

German Club to Elect Officers Thursday Night

The Piedmont German club will hold its annual election of officers and a new board of governors at the High Point Country Club Thursday at 7 30 pm. Amos Kearns announced the event, with President Sam H. Denny leading nominations and urging all members to attend.

Piedmont German Club High Point Country Club Amos Kearns Sam H. Denny Denny

Scotch Foursome To Be Played At Salisbury Today

Mrs. Paul Smith a top High Point golfer and Dugan Aycock Blair Park pro meet Mrs. Stedman Morris and Mike Thomas of Salisbury Country Club in a mixed Scotch foursome on the Salisbury links this afternoon at 2. A return engagement is set for next Sunday at Blair Park.

Paul Smith High Point Country Club Dugan Aycock Blair Park Course Stedman Morris Mike Thomas Salisbury Country Club Salisbury Links Blair Park Links

Registration dates set for 1932 33 high school year

Principal L R Johnston announced senior high registration for the 1932 33 year with freshmen at 9 00 am August 30 sophomores 10 30 am that day juniors 1 15 pm that day and seniors 9 00 am August 31. Students new to the city should register at their class time.

L. R. Johnston Johnston

Spend $5 Day Urges High Point Citizens

Dr C S Grayson mayor of High Point proclaims National Spend $5 Day on September 2 to relieve unemployment and boost commerce. Local firms pledge cooperation and stores promise unprecedented values to deplete stocks and spur orders, creating jobs nationwide.

C. 8. Grayson High Point United States Household Appliance Company Hendrix Furniture Company High Point Hardware Company Schiffman's, Inc Grayson America C. 8 City of

Legislature Explains School Funds Safeguard Provision

Wingate Andrews, superintendent of city schools, explains a North Carolina provision directing all funds from fines, forfeitures and penalties to maintenance and repair of school plants and equipment. Poll taxes go to fixed charges including insurance and rentals, with emphasis on safeguarding invested school funds.

Wingate Andrews North Carolina Andrews

Well Known Colored Pastor Preaches at Cherry Street Church

Dr Fadjuma a well known colored minister and Lincoln Academy professor will preach at Cherry Street Presbyterian church colored this morning at 11 and tonight at 8 in the pastor’s absence Rev C H White attends the School of Methods Congregation urged to attend to hear the speaker

Fadjuma Lincoln Academy Cherry Street Presbyterian Church C. H. White

City Schools Prepare for Fall Opening in High Point

High Point city schools plan to begin Monday morning September 12 with final preparations this week. Superintendent T Win gate Andrews announced. The teachers meeting for the 1932 33 season is set for the Junior high school building at 10 AM September 7, with group meetings to follow. The Negro teachers meet at William Penn high school on September 8 with group sessions. Elementary registration is scheduled for September 9 and 10.

High Point City T. Wingate Andrews William Penn High School Andrews

Local Youth Kills Huge Rattlesnake

Montlieu avenue resident Hammett A. Cecil Jr. returned from vacation with a five foot seven inch rattlesnake killed near Jackson Hill New York. The youth shot the snake after Junior saw it in the road. The 11 rattles animal skin is on display in The Enterprise window.

Hammett A. Cecil, Jr H. A. Cecil Montlieu Avenue Jackson Hill N. Y Junior Enterprise

Dr. Rennie to Speak at Revival Service Tonight

Dr Joseph Rennie pastor of the First Presbyterian church will preach at Union Hill school tonight at 7 45 oclock The series continues all next week with services each night at 7 45 oclock The public is invited and ministers from across the city are taking part in the revival effort

Joseph Rennie First Presbyterian Church Union Hill School

High Point College Opens 1932-33. Freshmen Arrive Sept 12

High Point College will start its 1932-33 term on September 16 with a similar daily schedule as last year. Dr Paul Kennett announces seven faculty changes. Freshmen register September 12 followed by orientation week. upperclassmen register September 14 and 15 and the opening shapes period begins at 8:40 Friday.

High Point College Paul 8. Kennett

Property Owners To Discuss City Street Assessments

A meeting of property owners with delinquent street assessment accounts filed by the City of High Point was called by A N Greer and M W Hartley for Tuesday at eight o clock in the Senior High School auditorium. A local and an out of town attorney will seek to determine the status of the claims and discuss possible action.

High Point A. N. Greer M. WL. Hartley

Merchants Barbecue Set at City Lake Jamestown

The High Point Merchants Association annual barbecue will be at City Lake Jamestown on Tuesday evening August 30 starting at 6 30. A. H. Holton announces the event moved from Ritter's Lake to City Lake. Merchants their employees and families are invited with a large turnout expected and a gala program planned. Several merchants plan early closures to allow staff to attend.

High Point

Freak Tomato Grows in Briles Window Display

W M Briles showcased a unique tomato in his window at 922 Gray Street yesterday. The fruit, grown in his garden, bore five blooms yet resembles four tomatoes on a single stem.

The Enterprise W. M. Briles Gray Street

Twin peaches added to The Enterprise collection

The Enterprise reports twin peaches added to its freak fruits and vegetables collection. The fruits were grown by Mr. Carabacter on his Ellerbee farm.

Carabacter Ellerbee

Plans for Labor Day celebration outlined by I W High Point

Final plans for the Labor Day celebration to be held Monday are discussed for the Industrial Workers group in High Point. A Tuesday night meeting will approve plans, with a parade picnic and speaking events split between the city and City Lake Park.

Industrial Workers of High Point Association Association Hall South Main Street D. W. Bradley J. J. Thomason John Simpson Fowler's Highland Mill

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