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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
10
High Point observes Labor Day with mixed work and closures. Some mills stay open while others close. post office hours shift. banks and city hall offices close. No local parade planned. national history of Labor Day noted.
A reunion of the Roberts and Bimpson families will be held at Guilford Battleground on Sunday September 1. All family members and connections are invited to attend and bring well-filled baskets. Dinner will be served promptly at twelve o'clock.
Hammett testified as a witness for Joe Dunlap at 1232 Davis street in municipal court this morning. He was taxed with court costs for violating the prohibition law after admitting he gave Dunlap a drink. Dunlap was fined 50 dollars plus costs and forbidden to operate a car for six months, the penalty later suspended for eight months within three years.
Jimmie Ross also listed as James Revie and James Roler remains jailed in Guilford County on $10,000 bond awaiting trial on counterfeiting charges in High Point and Burlington. W. H. Faust is held as an accomplice on $2,000 bond. Two A and P stores in High Point were victimized with $20 counterfeit bills, later identified. Indictments for both suspects have been drawn and will go to the U.S. grand jury in Richmond County.
A letter writer shares brief glimpses of daily life and humor including a poet waking early to write lines about the early bird. Mentions Steve Clark the postmaster in hospital, Pastor Tom Sykes returning home, and travelers Earl Phillips and Willis Slone back from New York. Also contains Harris Moody describing Game Chickens and noting their breeds and fighting qualities with playful anecdotes.
Local firemen who attended the annual state convention in Wilmington returned to the city late last night. Chief B K Ingram led the High Point delegation and said the gathering was among the most successful in the association’s history. Also on the trip were Captains W H Long O M Hayworth W L Moser J L Medlin M B Shoemaker W A Metcalf Capt G W McGhee Capt L W Kennedy and Capt R Long.
An ad for a home remedy named B. Blended and proportioned by a pharmacist claims fast relief from headache nerves and muscular aches. It promises non habit forming fever reduction and nervous quiet without opiates, sold in life and health packages wherever available.
Merchants in High Point launch two day Dollar Days sale with unprecedented values. Shoppers flocked to counters as demand rose through the morning and a bigger rush was forecast for Saturday. Local firms cut prices on most merchandise to clear shelves for new fall stock. Out of town buyers were seen and more are expected tomorrow.
A 180 acre stand near Walker's Mill Randolph County contains shortleaf and Virginia pines aged 40 to 125 years with a diverse understory. Trees average 82 feet in height and 15 inches diameter, some over 2 feet broad and 125 feet tall. Estimated yield 96 cords per acre and 7300 cubic feet unpeeled wood per acre with 300 trees per acre.
Funeral services for Noah A. Yates 72 died at his daughter Mrs Ray Moose home on Thomasville road. A home service at 1 pm and a church service at Old Union Methodist Randolph County followed. Rev J M Hilliard led both services with a quartet and church choir. Interment was in the church cemetery. Trophy Council Jr O U A M conducted graveside rites. Pallbearers were A W Hedrick N P Hedrick John Skeen Marvin Workman M L Bain C C Grady. Flower attendants named from Yates Moose Kennedy and Robbins families.
Mrs. Irene W. Price of the North Carolina State employment service appeals to the colored unemployed to enroll at the local office. She says the office acts as a free clearing house to place people in needed services and urges citizens to call 4526 to refer registered applicants. She notes upcoming school openings will increase demand for maid and domestic help.
The tabernacle tent meeting on Phillips street led by Helen Everett drew large crowds despite rain. Everett preached on the parable of the sower explaining how different grounds represent hearts and urging listeners to act on salvation and live by faith. Everyone is welcome at the interdenominational gathering.
Police report a 1935 model V8 truck and 3000 pounds of sugar were stolen from the C. D. Kennedy warehouse behind the Biltmore hotel on West High street. The truck was found in Winston-Salem shortly after. no arrests as yet. The sugar, in 80 sacks of 100 pounds, was produced by the American Sugar and Refining company of New York. Investigators suspect bootleg whisky manufacturers but lack solid evidence.
Six men bear the load while the seventh man clears traffic as they transport pianos through Pernambuco streets.
Guy D. Grimes Jr. found a Black Widow spider on the street and placed it on display at The Enterprise. The spider is described as extremely poisonous.
Warden William Hull reports two fishing parties reached the crappie limit in the city lake left-hand prong at Jamestown yesterday. The first party included Dr. W. R. McCain and F. R. McCain, the second consisted of J. E. Foust and Bob Byerly.
Charles Elkin of 506 Denny Street placed two unusual insects on display in The Enterprise window today. One insect was caught while it flew around a light at a service station. The other insect resembled a hybrid between a grasshopper and a katydid.
Woodmen of the World locals stage a Saturday outing at City Lake Park Jamestown with activities starting 2 30 pm. A 4 80 pm softball game is on the park diamond followed by a 6 pm picnic dinner inviting all members and their families.
Police recovered a bicycle this morning that had been reported stolen and linked it to C. H. Scott. The owner identified the bicycle as theirs and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the loss.
Elam Radio and Furniture Company announces removal of offices and showroom from 129 North Main Street to 122 College Street to display the 1986 line of American Bosch radios in a larger space.
Fire Chief BE. K. Ingram issued a building permit to The High Point Enterprise for a brick two story newspaper building at North Main and English Street. Estimated cost is 20000 dollars with steam heat, plumbing, electric lights, and gas. Roof is built up and fireproof. four rooms with executives offices. plans show 45 foot by 145 foot lot. heating plumbing and electrical contracts not yet let. Also permits L. B. Edwards to repair a residence and build a private garage at 1004 Stanton Street for 150 dollars. day labor to be used.
World renowned silhouette artist H. T. Calver will appear at Mann Drug Store No. 1 all day Saturday. He forms paper silhouettes by tearing paper with his fingers without scissors or pencils. Calver is also an experienced foot specialist with 29 years in relief.
Judge Teague dismissed two manslaughter charges in High Point municipal court after testimony on the Forrest and Montlieu fatal crash of May 19 1935. C A Arndt visiting from Newton died in the collision. driver Wood aided by letters of character faced dismissal alongside J T Howard already dropped.
Thomasville reports that a PWA grant application is being prepared for two new school buildings a twelve room white school and a twenty room colored school. County officials will file details by September 5 to G H Bally of Chapel Hill. Once approved in Washington bids and contracts follow. county bonds may fund up to 5 of the costs.
A $30,000 reward is offered to anyone who locates the Tiger Woman. The clue directs readers to see ZaSu Pitts in She Gets Her Man at the Broadhurst on Monday.
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