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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1933

Page

5

Comptroller To Hear RFC Loan Proposal From Local Depositors

A San Carolina group asks Comptroller of the Currency F. T. O Connor in Washington to approve an RFC loan of 1.5 million to the Commercial National Bank. They seek release of a 35 percent dividend to depositors, backed by bank assets above 7 million. Senators Bailey Reynolds and Rep Umstead back the plan as relief for depositors.

Nance Corporation Deposi Commercial National Bank F. T. O'Connor Washgton B. Terry B. W. Freeze John D. Biggs Washington Bailey , Reynolds B. Umstead Ury O'Connor Comptroller's RFC Ted Ter

Gambling raid nets group of 11 charged in city

Police raided a house at 16 Leonard Street arresting eleven men named Arthur Aims J C Bonds Dolphins Koda Benny Belton Will Gaith r Fred Dixon Ellis Rose Chester Javes John Reid Dave Belto and Johnny Griffin on gambling charges. They are scheduled for municipal court trial Monday.

Leonard Street Arthur Ams J. C. Bonds Dolphins Koda Benny Belton Will Gaithr Fred Dixon Ellis Rose Chester Javes John Reid Dave Belto Johnny Griffin

Order of Tents Plans Annual Observance at Cherry Street Church

Hosanna Tent No 326 of the Order of Tents will hold its annual observance this afternoon at the Cherry Street Presbyterian church. Pastor C H White will preach a special sermon for the order’s benefit. Public invited.

J. . Giddings and Jollffee Union Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Er. C. H. White

Wreckage Cleared From Both Tracks Within 12 Hours

Southern Railway restored service on the Jamestown double track after a wreck destroyed 14 freight cars. The southbound line reopened after three o clock with the first train crossing, and the northbound stretch was rebuilt four hours later. Crowds watched crews remove wreckage throughout the day.

Southern Railway Jamestown

Christmas Sale of Tuberculosis Seals Underway

The annual tuberculosis seal drive by the American Red Cross has started and runs until the Saturday before Christmas. Mrs Roland Holton heads the sale with High Point Junior Service League members selling the seals at the post office starting Monday. Proceeds support the local milk fund for schools with 95 percent staying locally and five percent to headquarters. seals cost one cent.

American Red Cross Roland Holton High Point Junior Service League

Central Friends Sunday Services at High Point Church

Visitors without a church home are invited to Central Friends Church for Sunday services. Rev. Tom A. Sykes will speak at 11:00 on Jesus Christ Waiting For An Answer and at 7:30 on The Empty Heart. Bible school begins at 9:45 with classes for all ages.

High Point Central Friends Church Tom A. Sykes Jesus Christ Bible School

Deep River Friends Hold Quarterly Meeting at Central Church

Deep River Quarterly Meeting of Friends churches convened at Central Friends Church with a large attendance from Springfield Archdale Deep River Oak Hill and Central congregations. Rev Reuben J Payne presided and Rev Baud Bulla spoke on knowing what Paul knew as the group planned the March 3 next meeting at Oak Hill with reports from committees and visiting ministers.

Deep River Springfield Archdale Oak Hill Central Friends Clara I. Cox Payne Baud Bulla Marlboro

Mendenhalls Sell Milk Only Under Golden Guernsey Mark

Asheboro NC December 2 Mendenhall Brothers of High Point route 3 Randolph County signed a contract with the American Guernsey Cattle Club to market all milk under the Golden Guernsey trade mark The herd includes 116 milking animals and the deal was sealed with club field representative H C Bates Millsaps notes the herd is the best Guernsey herd in the state and the first in the county to adopt the trade mark.

Asheboro Mendenhall Brothers High Point Route 3 Randolph County American Guernsey Cattle Club B. S. Millsaps H. C. Bates Millsaps

Empty Stocking Fund Urges Rapid Growth This Christmas

Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund have totaled 75 dollars so far. The Enterprise sponsors the drive to provide food and warmth for needy families on Christmas day. Citizens are urged to donate by mailing checks or delivering them to The Empty Stocking Fund, in care of The Enterprise, to ensure a brighter holiday for children and families facing hunger and hardship.

Manaw High Point Christ Santa Clause MiWanis Gt Laos

Children Invited to Enter High Point Christmas Parade

Officials of the High Point Merchants Association call for boys and girls aged eight to 12 to ride in Wednesday night’s mammoth Christmas parade. Entries may include pets ponies and bicycles with prizes for best pet best decorated bicycle and best pony. Reports due Monday after school. Delegations from Thomasville Asheboro Lexington and other towns expected to greet Santa and his living reindeer.

High Point Merchants’ Association Lalaal Ulvvur Merchants’ Association Equator Santa Thomasville Asheboro Lexington Santa Claus High Point

New Wesley Memorial minister arrives in High Point

Dr W A Lambeth James F Asbury arrives to lead Wesley Memorial services and establish an office. He plans to bring family from Asheville later in the week and will preach on unseen realities and talking to yourself. Asbury also named Scout Executive of the Tupelo Mississippi council after returning from Briar Cliff Manor training.

W. A. Lambeth Wesley Memorial High Point Asheville Lambeth Will Davidson College P. E. Lindley High Point College James F. Asbury G. L. Asbury Fifth Street Tupelo Miss Council Boy Scouts of America Asbury Pulaski Briar Cliff Manor N. Y Camp Uwharrie Cherokee Camp Treasure Valley Camp Mississippi Mr. Asbury Jim Asbury

Andrews Discusses New School Law In Talk At Lexington

Prof T Win gate Andrews superintendent of High Point city schools spoke at a Lexington Fathers Night PTA meeting criticizing North Carolina state school policy. He said it is too rigid in applying mathematics to a sociological system yet too centralized and should allow communities more role in maintenance.

Andrews Lexington North Carolina Wingate Andrews High Point City

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Planned On Main Street

The Salvation Army will place its Christmas kettle on South Main Street in front of Richardson's Department Store from next Saturday through December 23. Adjutant John O'Beirne says funds go to the Christmas work for needy families, with about 300 people to be aided and 50 baskets to be prepared.

Salvation Army John O'Beirne Richardson's Department Store South Main Street Army O'’Beirne

Infant son of Clyde Alf red observance at Unity Chapel

Funeral service for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Alfred of this city was held Friday afternoon at Unity Chapel. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Thomasville Clyde Alfred Unity Chapel Church Cemetery

Elks Lodge Sorrow Service At Home On West Broad

Members of Elks Lodge 1155 and families attend a memorial service at the Home on West Broad for George F. Wilson and Joe H. Dobbs. Judge Hastings delivers the address. eulogies by O. Arthur Kirkman Jr. Ceremonies preside David L. Stanton with special music. no march to Paramount theater due to theater repairs.

Elks Lodge West Broad Street G. H. Hastings Winston-Salem Thomas J. Gold George F. Wilson Joe H. Dobbs O. Arthur Reid Marsh J. Gurney Briggs L. Lawrence White W. R. Kester Clara Boyd Bascom Whitaker Paramount Theater

December Civil Term Opens With Light Docket in High Point Court

The High Point municipal court civil term starts Tuesday for two weeks with a small docket of under 40 cases, mainly divorces and a magistrate appeal over church property occupancy. Jurors are listed for weeks starting December 5 and December 12, 1933, including J. C. Burgess and S. H. Inman among others.

High Point Municipal Court Julian S. Franklin Dc. A. Blackwelder

Ruby Hedgecock Shot and Killed in Martinsville

Roby Hedgecock alias Roby Johnson an escape convict from near High Point was shot and killed last night in Martinsville Virginia after entering a private residence. Chief W G Friddle was notified and details are sparse. He was captured two years earlier for breaking into a house and stealing goods and sentenced to 18 months at Sandy Ridge prison camp before escaping.

Roby Hedgecock Roby Johnson High Point Martinsville W. G. Friddle Hedgecock C. L. Gray Guilford County

Local man disputes drunken driving conviction identity

J M Murdock of 1124 Montheau avenue asked The Enterprise to publish that he is not the J M Murdock convicted in municipal court Friday for operating a car while intoxicated.

J. M. Murdock Montheu Avenue Enterprise

Civil Works Payroll Grows as 700 Work in City

The Civil Works program in the city released paychecks totaling nearly $9,000 for about 700 men across twelve projects. At the National Reemployment Office a record week added 680 new registrations with 168 placements on Civil Works jobs and 212 new placements overall.

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Professor Alley to Speak Four Times in High Point Week

Alden G. Alley of Dana College Newark will deliver four talks in the area this week. He appears at the King Cotton hotel in Greensboro at 3 PM today, Central Friends church Wednesday night, High Point College Thursday, and Central Friends church Sunday morning.

Alden G. Alley Dana College High Point Greensboro Department of History Newark N. J King Cotton Hotel Alley Harvard College Central Friends Church High Point College Rotary Club Europe United States Infantry France League of Nations Assembly Germany America Guilford County League North Carolina Yearly Meeting Committee of Friends

Prevosts Host Mills Home Group at Local Theater

Thomasville notice. Mr and Mrs J W Prevost entertained the Mills Home and its teachers and matrons at a theater party Friday. The group reported an entertaining time.

Thomasville J. W. Prevost Mills

Conclave of Knights Templar planned in three-state area

Plans for the third division Knights Templar conclave in this city include a 4 p m commandery opening, a 4 30 parade, a 5 p m church service at First Presbyterian, and a 6 p m banquet at the Sheraton. Prominent leaders from North Carolina will attend as visitors from multiple towns.

Knights Templar First Presbyterian Church North Main Street Sheraton Hotel Becker Sir R. Murphy Williams Greensboro Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Clarence Schultheiss Granier Nat Walker Dan W. Smith J. Gurney Briggs Sheraton Street Wrenn Green Post Office Main Street Drum and Bugle Corps The American Legion Knights Templar of North Carolina W. H. Peeps Charlotte R. K. Stewart High Point Mount Airy Winston-Salem Salisbury Hickory Concord Monroe Gastonia Durham Reidsville

Special Speaker To Talk At Southside Church Service

The 11 a.m. service at Southside Baptist Church will be led by a student from the People's Bible class in Greensboro. Special music will be provided and the public is invited to attend.

Southside Baptist Church People’s Bible Class Greensboro

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Worry Freeze Bi Ges Biggs Y A.J. Koonce Esponce Guneral Home Inc South Main ST Junior Service League Oak Ridge Mendenhalls Guernsey Elks Holding Lodge D. R. Robinson J. T. Sharp C. A. White J. M. Stillwell Whiteheart F. J. Mickey W. Horne A. L. Valentine Edward Agne Jean Lester Teachy A. G. Rutledge W. H. Lagsiter Ernest White J. S. Furr Ruby Hedgecock Martinville, Va A. G. Alley Conclave of Southside Century Ita A. V. Capen Hyde Park Police Majestic N. Main Street
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