Employment Given 61 By Bureau In Past Week
Sixty-one persons were given employment in High Point during the week ending yesterday, August 28, according to a weekly report by Mrs. W. E. Price, secretary of the municipal employment bureau. There were 27 new registrations. construction work and the Adams-Millis project boosted hiring. Of those placed 41 were male and 20 female. unskilled labor led with 35 placements. A motion-picture projector cleaner invention and a note on hemispheric air movement were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W. E. Price
Municipal Employment Bureau
Em- Gee
United States Department of Labor
Williams- Norris Company
Septemb
City Accountant Faces Twin Birth and Tax Exemption Worries
City Accountant Wagner reveals two new income tax exemptions amid a lighthearted morning at city hall. He ponders naming his twin boys after a former employee and a prominent politician or after two newspaper reporters, as Mrs. Wagner and the twins rest well at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
C. B. Wagner
Kidnapers' Girl Decoy Is Sought
New York Aug 29 Police seek Thelma Gross named by stock broker Charles Rosenthal as the girl who decoyed him to kidnapers Rosenthal's mother paid 50000 for his release His clue was a Philadelphia woman who he met at dinner The Nassau County search also targets Edgar Hazleton Jr 16 son of a lawyer missing since last Thursday with a ransom note reportedly received by his father and suspicion he may be boating away
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thelma Gross
Charles M. Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Philadelphia
Nassau County
Edgar Hazleton, Jr
American Machines Dominate London Business Show
At the London efficiency exhibition a large share of displays came from the United States with estimates ranging from seventy to eighty percent of the machines showcased manufactured in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Administratrix Notice for John Burns Estate
Notice to creditors in the John Burns estate seeks verified claims by August 4 1931. Administratrix Mrs Alice Burns of High Point North Carolina requests all owing parties settle promptly. Attorney is Sanders located on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Alice Burns
Joe
Sale of Valuable Land by Trustee High Point NC 1931
Public auction to sell Lot 3 in Block 3 Snow Park Guilford County North Carolina. The sale, for cash, follows a deed of trust dated February 20 1928 securing 2100 to High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association. Auction in front of High Point Municipal Building September 22 1931 at 2 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Anderson
Earon G. Anderson
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Township
Lester
Snow Park
Lee Street
Reade Street
A. J. Idol
Peacock and Dalton
Hosiery Industry Rise Highlighted by Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce notes the hosiery and textile manufacturer faced many early obstacles. Efficient management and faith in the future helped develop this great industry in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Hosiery Mills Boost High Point Economy and Growth
North and South Carolina lead in active spindle hours with High Point housing nineteen hosiery mills. Combined output reaches 25 million dollars, with an annual payroll of 5 million six hundred. industry has doubled in value and invested capital over five years. Modern facilities and proximity to markets fuel expansion and prove managerial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South Carolina
United States
High Point
Prison Farm and Women’s Colony from 400000 Fund
North Carolina prison directors plan a 5000 acre eastern prison farm and a women’s colony using the 400000 appropriation. A new central prison may cost about 200000, farm about 100000, with remaining funds for improvements, including the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
General Assembly
North Carolina
Camp Polk
Woman’s Colony
Ford to Recall 50,000 Workers at Detroit Plants
Detroit August 29 Ford Motor Company said after a sharp August cut in the manufacturing force that 15,000 to 25,000 men are to return starting September 1 and an estimated 50,000 will be recalled by mid September. Officials indicated the move aims to restore production levels as demand recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Notice of Summons in Guilford County High Point case
State of North Carolina Guilford County High Point Municipal Court Kester Furniture Co versus J F Ross action seeks possession of household furniture and foreclosure of lien due to default terms and sale of furniture. Defendant must appear September 5 1931 and answer plaintiff complaint. relief prayed for. Clerk Austin Turner Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Carolina
County of Guilford
High Point
Kester Furniture Copany
J. F. Ross
Will Nee
Vanist
N. C. Austin
Turner
Attys
Notice of Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust 1931
Notice of sale under a deed of trust on a High Point Guilford County land parcel. A. E. Putrelle and Mary Futrelle defaulted on indebtedness. Trustee A P Grice will sell at Guilford county courthouse Greensboro on Sept 3 1931 at noon for cash. Deposit of 100 required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Putrelle
Mary D. Futrelle
A. P. Grice
Register of
Guilford County
N. C
Court House
Greensboro
City of
Point
High Point
Forest Avenue
Farlow Street
Degeneres
A. P. G . Wieston & Brassfield, Attys
Labor Report Details Ten Percent Wage Cuts for 210675
Washington Aug 29 wage reductions of about 10 percent affecting 210 675 workers were reported to the labor department for the first six months of 1931 by 1 339 establishments. During the same period 33 establishments reported wage increases averaging 6.9 percent affecting 2 022 workers. Cuts appeared across 54 industries with lumber leading at 256 reductions followed by iron and steel 214 textiles 210 and foodstuffs 129. The federal bulletin notes July saw resumed seasonal operations in many canneries and ongoing highway construction boosting employment nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Federal Employment Service
The
Bulletin
Iron and Steel Industries
Federal Employment Service Bulletin
Gardner Sees Smoky Mountains Park as Western North Carolina Hope
Governor O Max Gardner told Asheville leaders that the Great Smoky Mountains national park will attract over a million tourists yearly, boost Western North Carolina values, draw residents, and require broad advertising to maximize regional returns. He noted 427,000 acres minimum and 202,000 acres virgin forests as assets, urging unity and strategic promotion. The park’s benefits extend to North Carolina and adjacent regions, with a projected annual tourist harvest exceeding 50 million dollars if expenditures average 50 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Carolina
O. Max Gardner
National Park Area
Gardner
Great Smoky Mountains
United States
East Tennessee
National Park Service
Three Injured In Walnut And Commerce Crash
A heavy watermelon truck and a Ford coach collided at Walnut and Commerce streets at about 1 pm injuring three people. Aubie Loftin was badly cut and bruised, taken to Guilford General and later dismissed. Mrs. John Brewer and Mrs. Fred Green sustained slight cuts and bruises. Loftin was pinned but rescued. The truck driver Bill Pierce escaped unharmed. watermelons, damage, and debris filled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
Commerce Streets
John Brewer
Thistle Street
Fred Green
Aubie Loftin
Cid
Loftin
Koonce
Guilford
Bill Pierce
Commerce Street
Ford
Shires Sold To Philadelphia Athletics for 20000 and Two Players
Milwaukee reports Arthur Shires, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, has been sold to the Philadelphia Athletics in a deal valued at 20000 plus two players. One prospect reportedly is Phil Todt, the Athletics reserve first baseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Sentinel
Arthur Shires
Milwaukee American Association
Philadelphia Athletics
Phil Todt
Athletics
Tragedy in Paterson as Davis shoots wife then kills self
In Paterson New Jersey William Davis Jr 30 shot his wife in the kitchen after she refused to return to him and then killed himself. The couple lived in a home of the Davis painting contractor family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
William Davis, Jr
Davis
Names of Students Planning To Attend College Wanted
The Enterprise seeks names of all city students planning to return to college or attend out of town schools this fall, or to enter for the first time. Please provide name, address, college name and address, and class year by calling 4565 or sending details to The Enterprise before Wednesday, September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Ingram Pledges Full Settlement of Discrepancies
Herbert Ingram, four years as city plumbing inspector, resigned after auditors questioned remittance of fees. He pledged immediate settlement once audits finish. City Manager Knox said settlement possible only after the audit clarifies an apparent $500 shortage as council awaits full examination. Ingram claimed department collections peaked at $2,500, officials noted higher income of $3,500, which Ingram denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Ingram
Knox
Railroad Answers Suit Over Freight Car Incident
The High Point Thomasville and Denton railway filed in superior court its answer to W. E. Hendrix of High Point in a damage suit. The company alleges Hendrix was negligent as a brakeman when he was thrown from a freight car at High Rock on August 29, 1929, and says the High Point municipal court has exclusive jurisdiction, barring the superior court from hearing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
W. E. Hendrix
Hendrix
High Rock
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Jennie H. Moore
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. serves as administrator for the Jennie H. Moore estate in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors are required to file claims by August 5 1932 and debtors must settle amounts owed promptly. Notice dated August 4 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Moore
Guilford County
North Carolina
Wachovia Bank & Ust CO
Jennie H. Moore
Public Auction Notice of Property Sale in High Point
A $1100 mortgage default on November 10, 1930 by Hattie Caldwell to W A J Idol, trustee for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Assn, triggers a public auction. The sale of Lot No 15, Block B, 50 by 150 feet in the Ed and Donna Burns re subdivision, High Point Township, is set for September 22, 1931 at 2 30 PM in front of the High Point Municipal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Caldwell
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
Donna Burns
High Point Township
C. A J. For
Hig Peacock Anton
Public Auction of Guilford County Land in High Point Township
A. J. Idol trustee announces sale of Lot No. 14, Block P, Ed and D. O. Burns re subdivision plot recorded page 48 plot book 2 Guilford County North Carolina by cash bid at 2:25 PM on Tuesday near the Municipal Building in High Point. The lien of $500 by Fannie Grier and Register Deeds County defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Grier
Register Deeds County
City of
High T
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point Township
J. C. Welch
Alex Lindsay
D. O. Burns
A. J. Idol
Peacock and Dalton
Prof Hoyt Blackwell To Speak To Baptists Here
Prof Hoyt Blackwell of Mars Hill College will deliver the sermon at First Baptist church tomorrow at 11 in the absence of Pastor Dr A B Conrad. Special musical program with Mr and Mrs J Foster Barnes of Greensboro. Sunday school at 9 45, no night service, Y P U resumes first Sunday in September. Others include St Edwards and Green Street services and notes on area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Blackwell
Mars Hill College
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Blackwell
Mars Hill
Conrad
J. Foster Barnes
Greensboro
St. Edwards
St. Edward's Catholic Church
East Green
Park Streets
C. E. Murphy
Massinetta Springs
St. Mary’s Church
North Main Street
Farriss Avenue
Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
Crawford Jr Hurt In Collision Near Greensboro
C C Crawford Jr living in Asheboro was injured in a car crash on the Greensboro highway late yesterday. He was taken by Yow's ambulance to High Point hospital with non serious injuries after his car hit another vehicle near a curve by Sedgefield. The other driver, unnamed, reportedly suffered no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Asheboro
Greensboro High Way
High Point Hospital
Greensboro
Sedgefield
High Point property sale on Roland Park Circle auctioned
The under signed Truste by virtue of five thousand dollars executed by Irene Old Crowson and others, recorded in Guilford County North Carolina, by order of the High Point court, auctioned on Tuesday September 22 1931 in front of the Municipal Building. The estate is Lot No 8 in Roland Park Circle fronting 182 feet on Brantley Circle and 101.9 feet on Ardmore Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC Eynes
Irene Old" Crowson
Idol
High Point
Sean Battling
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Poyne
City of
Carolina
Roland Park Circle
Brantley Circle
Ardmore Circle
V. A. d. Tol. Trustes
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Earth
High Point Ice and Coal CO
West Broad
Princess Quality
Princess
Princess Cafe
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad Street
Wilson Motor Company
O’connor
Hamilton Florist
Martine’s
North Main St
Furniture
Birge
Chamber OF Commerce
Labor Report
U.S
Aubie Loftin Hurt
What-a
Norville Williams
Niles
Ill
Emma Martin
Chicago
Williams
Emma
Rei
Will
Urch
Mons
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Omasville
Sam E. Holt
Saul
West End
Wesley Memorial
G. Ray. Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
C. C. Crawford, Jr
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
Commercial National Bank V. A. Jd
Vice-Pres, & Treas
H. Ellis
Sec'y
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