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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
5
A proposal for a $50 basic exemption in sales tax is to be presented at the next state assembly. The item is reported by J. C. Baskervill in the High Point Enterprise.
Raleigh dispatch outlines proposed changes to the sales tax law. A basic $50 monthly exemption for non taxable sales would reduce remittance requirements for about 16,000 merchants, lowering collections but risking revenue losses of up to $288,000 annually. Proponents argue simplified administration and aid to small vendors while opponents warn against granting any exemption.
The Parent-Teacher Association meets Thursday at 8 PM with Dr. T Wingate Andrews addressing. Dr Branch will speak at William Penn High School Wednesday at 8 about a free dental clinic for school children. Ruth Alma Barringer birthday party hosted by Mrs G F Barringer included games and luncheon with friends.
The Fairview school social committee sponsors the annual Community Christmas Tree in the auditorium on the afternoon of the last day of school. Parents and friends should bring gifts in the morning to allow time for tree arrangements and a related program.
A rainy Thanksgiving night crowd attended a brief entertainment at Deep River church followed by a pounding for pastor Joseph Peele. Mrs. Peele, recently ill, attended the event. Guests on Thanksgiving day included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alexander and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wheeler, with Mrs. Eva Thornton hosting guests.
Miss Beulah Skeen of Guilford College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Skeen. Guests of Mr and Mrs T J Jones were Mr and Mrs Arthur Yates and daughter Barbara of Guilford College round. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Burrus Jones and son Jackie of High Point.
Mrs Ida Wood was reported to spend a Sunday afternoon in the company of Mrs R L Borum.
Mrs BE F Williams returns home after spending a work days with relatives in Asheville.
David FE Henley and family of California and Mrs Walter Coble and children from Guilford College visited Mrs Eva Thorn ton last Sunday. Mrs Nora F Lloyd is to her home with a severe condition.
Atlanta city council votes emphatically against Mayor James L. Key's proposal to operate a municipally owned liquor store for a 60 day trial. Nine favor, twenty seven oppose as the mayor argues to move whiskey sales from bootleggers.
Residents question feasibility of a plan to avert a 32 percent salary cut for non school city employees next year. Georgia's dry laws ban whisky and beer but several cities including Atlanta are selling beer under a city licensing scheme.
Hollywood reports that the so called purity seal controversy over The President Vanishes was never a real block. Will Hays approved the film after brief delays following Breen’s early viewing on November 9. Producer Walter Wanger sought faster action and publicize the issue to gain front page attention.
Pattern 9086 offers a complete bloomer frock for a small girl with over the shoulder yoke puff sleeves and front buttoning. Includes four or five white linen collars and matching bloomers sized 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Addressed to The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York for order details and pricing.
Eddie de Coma recalls losing fortunes, keeps going with a grin as Paddie the clown, 58, reveals a 50 year career starting at Adam Forepaugh as he works briefly on Ruggles of Red Gap with Charles Laughton and moonlights as a studio watchman when demand fades.
Harriet de Busman once Miss Kansas City travels with limited funds before being signed for Ladies Must Dress by Monogram. Stepin Fetchit delivers his best role in Will Rogers The County Wins. Our Gang to be argued by Brasno trial next. Mona Barrie flees set over bugs during One Night of Love filming.
Andy Devine became the first volunteer when Mrs. Vince Barnett needed a blood transfusion after surgery. As a result, Mrs. Barnett now is on the way to recovery.
Cecilia Parker says the first two sections of Marion Davies' studio bungalow have arrived at Warner Brothers and the third is en route. Parker, who plays Garbo's sister in The Painted Lady, notes the moving process and the property's relocation progress.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, 64, of Yadkin County dies days after injuries when her hair was caught in a roller mill mechanism in Winston-Salem. The accident occurred while she was visiting or working at the mill. The case is reported from Winston-Salem with dates in early December.
Four damage suits of 10000 each were filed in Guilford Superior Court stemming from the Adams-Millis dye water incident during the September 11 textile strike. Plaintiffs Grady Morton R L Sparks Marvin Stutts and D S Styers seek 5000 actual and 5000 punitive damages each against Charlie Bean Simon Johnson W E Spangle and Adams-Millis. Plaintiffs also seek judgments against Bean Spangle Johnson personally for injuries to clothing.
Armistead O Neal the 158 year old boy who first left Ocracoke island when a coast guard plane rushed him to a Norfolk hospital for treatment of an accidental axe wound has been returned to his home.
A major fire at Warner Bros first National Studios in Burbank killed fire chief Albert Rounder and injured 15 others. The blaze destroyed outdoor sets including the New York Set and threatened sound stages and administration buildings. Fire crews from Hollywood and Los Angeles helped control the fire, which began as a wisp of smoke discovered by director Del Curtiz.
Spencer resident William A. K, longtime engineer of the famed Train No. 97, died at his home after 49 years on the rails. He hauled more than 2,000,000 passengers and miles without serious injury, helped pull Jefferson Davis funeral train in 1893, and once survived four engine wrecks. Funeral services were held Thursday. burial planned in Charlotte.
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