Elks Memorial Service to Honor Deceased Members
Major L. P. McLendon of Greensboro will give the principal address at High Point lodge 1155 memorial service at the Elks Home on West Broad Street at 3 p m. Tributes to Dred Peacock R A Wheeler J W Lambeth and L L Lowdermilk will be paid. A male quartet and soloist will perform with invocations and a roll of deceased members read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
High Point Lodge No
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
West Broad Street
Dred Peacock
Carter Dalton
R. A. Wheeler
O. Arthur Kirkman, Jr
J. W. Lambeth
R. L. Pope
Thomasville
L. L. Lowdermilk
F. R. Alman
Melanchon
Thomas Turner, Jr
Wilton Barnes
J. Gurney Briggs
W. C. Phillips
J. Lawrence White
Stebbins
Mr. Barnes
DeKoven
Robert Fearing
Massenet
Mise Clara Boyd
Sidney Gale
W. B. Warner
Mr. Turner
Lodge
Major MecLendon
Local Building and Loan to distribute over seventy thousand
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association plans to distribute more than 70 000 in cash and cancelled mortgages over the next ten days. B F Johnson secretary says 32 000 in cash and 38 000 in mortgages will go to 53 holders of 700 shares that matured yesterday. An additional 2 600 will be sent as dividends on paid up stock around December 18, with the usual January 1 date moved up for Christmas cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
B. F. Johnson
Edgerton To Address Southern Furniture Banquet Here
John E. Edgerton of Lebanon Tennessee will give the keynote at the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association banquet in High Point. J T Ryan notes Edgerton’s acceptance as officers prepare for elections and a two day meet at the Sheraton hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Edgerton
Lebanon, Tenn
Southeastern States Industrial Council
National Association of Manufacturers
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Sheraton Hotel
J. T. Ryan
Edgerton
Sedgefield
John Dickinson
Ryan
High Point
Paul T. ‘Orton
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
South
R. E. Smethurst
Congress
Walter Kitchell, Jr
Washington
Furniture Code Authority
F. H. Coffey
Tenoir
High Yearly Building Permits Reach New 1934 Peak
November permits total 34 with construction costs estimated at 46 559 dollars setting a monthly high for 1934. Major adds include American Bakery 15000 dollars and a 9000 dollar commercial building opposite the post office. Most permits issued for home additions and repairs, signaling improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
Balléines
Nativite Hasan
Post Office
South Main Street
Crowded December Dockets Hit Guilford Courts
December promises a busy month in Guilford County with crowded criminal and civil sessions in High Point Municipal Court Guilford County Superior Court and the U S District Court to convene in Greensboro and at High Point. The criminal calendar opens with a 9 am session presided by Judge Johnson J Hayes and includes white slavery extortion counterfeiting mail fraud and Dyer motor vehicle violations. A civil term follows with 31 cases set for trial and indictments pending. The docket runs through December 20 with a recess to January 14 and includes a special Guilford Superior criminal term December 10 led by Judge Thomas J Shaw in response to a record murder trial last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
High Point
Reneral
Greensboro
Johnson J. Hayes
Internal Revenue
Dyer
Federal Grand Jury
Guilford County Superior Court
Felix B. Alley
Guilford
Optimistic Note For Furniture Industry In October
Seidman and Seidman report October 1934 saw the furniture industry exceed its 1933 record for the first time since March. New business in October rose 27 percent from October 1933 and was just below September 1934. Payrolls increased 5 percent in October, while first ten months of 1934 payrolls stayed 3 percent above 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidman & Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
New Record for Felonies in High Point in November
A police report shows November crime in High Point reached a new high for felonies with 70 arrests. Burglary led at 23, larceny over 50 dollars at 18, and 10 auto thefts. One murder, one manslaughter, and one robbery were listed amid 16 aggravated assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
J. W. McMahon
Police Bureau of Identification
November Fire Loss Reaches Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Five
November reported total fire losses of 5225 for building and contents, a new quarterly high. The report prepared for City Manager E M Knox by Fire Chief B E Ingram notes 3470 loss to contents from a total insured exposure of 44 750 with most building and contents losses covered by insurance. Twenty seven fires occurred in November and one false alarm was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Knox
BE. K. Ingram
Parish Meeting To Elect Vestry At St Mary’s Church
The annual parish meeting for the election of vestry members will be held at St Mary’s Episcopal Parish House Monday night at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Episcopal Church
Merchants Urge Early Shopping For Yuletide Season
High Point shoppers warmed up for Christmas buying as downtown stores prepared for the annual rush. Stores showcase festive window displays and toylands while planners anticipate judging on December 11. Merchants expect the strongest season in years with broad gift selections for women and men alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Santa Claus
Kiwanis Club Launches Empty Stocking Fund Donation
The High Point Kiwanis start the Empty Stocking Fund with a $50 gift to aid Christmas relief. Fund proceeds buy clothing food and joy for needy families amid tougher conditions this year. Community donations of any size are welcomed and will be published daily by The High Point Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Kiwanis Club
High Point Enterprise
Lions Club charity film shows at Paramount this afternoon
The High Point Lions Club presents the second charity motion picture at the Paramount Theater starting at 3 PM with two complete showings. Doors open 1 45 PM and admittance is anytime. Feature is King of the Jungle starring Buster Crabbe and Frances Dee, plus a Popeye cartoon. Proceeds fund local charities. Colored balcony reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lions Club
Paramount Theater
Buster Crabbe
Frances Dee
Lions Club
Smithsonian debunks myths of giants among Americas past
The Smithsonian Institution states there were no prehistoric giants or pygmies in American history. The find underscores the role of scientific evidence in correcting popular legends about ancient populations and human variation across North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Smithsonian Institution
Pledges to Give a Lunch Fund Totaled 287 30 for November
The Give a Lunch fund in High Point, run by the Woman's club, reached 287.30 for November, about one third of the goal. Mrs. A. E. Frazier, treasurer, notes milk and lunch disbursements to Oak Hill Brentwood Ada Blair Junior High Elm Street and other schools, including soups and sandwiches prepared by PTA members. December pledges should be sent to Mrs. Frazier at 1212 Johnson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Woman's Club
A. E. Frazier
High Point
Oak Hill School
Brentwood
Ada Blair
Junior High
Elm Street
Lindale Dairy
Emma Blair
Cloverdale
Senior High
Enacee Street
Ray Street
Oak Hill
Johnson Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Arthur B Mayhew to Speak at High Point Rotary Luncheon
Arthur B. Mayhew of Uvalde Texas and a leader in Rotary circles will address the High Point Rotary club at the Sheraton hotel luncheon Thursday noon December 6. He heads the board of regents for seven Texas state teachers colleges and has held multiple Rotary posts including founder of the Uvalde club and former Rotary International director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Mayhew
Uvalde, Texas
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Uvalde
Texas
Rotary Organization
High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
R. B. Terry
Mayhew
Board of
Regents
Texas State Teachers Colleges
Lambhbermen’s
Mayhew Lumber Company
del Rio
Carrizo Springs
Crystal City
Sabinas
Club Service Committee
Tuberculosis Christmas seals go on sale in High Point schools
Tuberculosis Christmas seals will be sold in High Point schools starting Monday to raise funds for milks for undernourished children and for a health clinic. The sale is led by Mrs. Everett Marsh of the Junior Service League with approval from Dr. T. W. Andrews. Several local schools reported prior year totals and seal sales continue in post office buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Everett Marsh
Junior Service League
T. W.andrews
Oak Hill
Ray Street
Elm Street
Grimes Street
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
Cloverdale
Johnson Street
William Penn High School
Junior
Bricklayers and Plasterers to Meet Next Tuesday
A special meeting of bricklayers and plasterers is announced for Tuesday night at 7:30 at Central Labor Union hall 1271-2 North Wrenn Street. Called by R. F. Brown treasurer and F. W. as deputy, members of the local union are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union Hall
North Wrenn Street
R. F. Brown
F. W
Woll Bricklayers and Plasterers
Gloom and Sunshine on Thanksgiving Day
A reflective essay contrasts yesterday’s sun with Thanksgiving gloom. The narrator notes people in hunting garb avoiding sports and laments weather’s impact on games. He recalls a citizen’s wary optimism and cites Rabbi Ben Ezra on finding the best in life’s mix of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Ben Ezra
Consoling Faith in the Face of Doubt and Change
A reminiscence on school days and college doubts about God and goodness. The speaker notes shifts from religious certainty to doubt, yet affirms faith as essential to cope with a crime filled world and to sustain moral courage. The reflection cites tradition, personal memory, and the belief that goodness remains needed even as explanations change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Thomas Edison
God
Names gangsters shift as legend grows in public lore
The piece reflects on notorious figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson, suggesting the public’s fascination with criminals and speculating about future notorious names such as a hypothetical Tootsy Wootsey Doe, highlighting evolving perceptions of criminal notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aursery
Pretty Boy Floyd
Baby Face Nelson
Tootsy Wootsey Doe
Reserve figures show large gains for banks and industry
The report covers Nov 7 to 14 with member banks reserves rising by 75 million dollars and Federal Reserve Bank loans to industry increasing by 1 136 million dollars. The phrase hints at broader policy actions affecting nurturing sectors of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
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Elks Home
B. and
L. Association
Expence Funeral Home, Inc
South Main ST
Harville
John Pennington
Anna Saunders
Carl W. Wright
George EB. Hutchens
J. L. Millikan
John Leonard
C. V. Cummings
American Bakery
H. R. Walden
Earl Phillips
Mrs. M. Hill
John Carter
J. C. Welch
Ed Covington
Dixie Oil Company
J. W. Kennedy
D. W. Hunter
George J. James
L. R. Terry
Plymouth Hosiery Mill
Mary E. Sales
Friends Church
R. A. McPheeters
R. E. Trexler
T. M. Jarrell
O. H. Frasier
W. B. Byerly
Denton
W. H. Saunderson
W. H. Ceell
High Point Municipal
Guilford Superior
U. S
Association
Kiwanis Club
Paramount
Rotary International Board of Directors
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