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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1936

Page

2

Six G Men To Help Train State And Local Officers

Six instructors from the Naval Police Academy led by the FBI head will train North Carolina law officers January 5 15 at Chapel Hill The program is part of the Institute of Government expansion to state district and local police schools Experts and local officials will cover firearms criminal courts searches seizures and many enforcement topics Officials from Fort Bragg and Chapel Hill will supervise firearms and practice sessions The course aims to prepare attendees to teach their own departments and is free aside from room and board for officers

Chapel Hill Naval Police Academy Federal Bureau of Tion Institute of Government North Carolina Law Peeves Wlu Hugh H. Cleese National School B. P. Coffey L. C. Sehilr R. T. Hahbo FRNS Myron Gurnea Lawrence A. Hince North Carolina Offiand Mrates North Fort Bragg Graham N. Lydon Charlotte Federal Bureau of Investigation Charles D. Farmer State Highway Patrol Arthur Falk Division of Highway Safety Edwin Gill Edwin Gill, State Commissioner of Pardons and Paroles; Sherwood Brockwell Willam M. York Greensboro Walter F. Anderson Winston-Salem Herman W. Zimmerman Lexington W. J. Croom Durham F. N. Littlejohn W. A. Coble Automobile Underwriters Detective Bureau Albert Coates Edward Scheidt Harry M

Funeral Services For George E Fields Held Thursday

Funeral services for George Emmanuel Fields were set for 2 30 p m Thursday at the Fields residence on North Street with Rev F R Mason of First Baptist Church officiating. Fields 52 died Tuesday morning after a life largely spent in High Point. Survivors include his wife Nina and seven daughters Novella Boyd Irene Collins Lois Helen Margaret Beatrice Iula, one son George Emmanuel Fields Jr and sister Frances McCoy.

Fields George Emmanuel Fields North Street F. R. Mason First Baptist Church Randolph County High Point Nina Fields Novella Boyd Irene Collins Lois Fields Helen Fields Margaret Fields Beatrice Fields Iula Fields George Emmanuel Fields, Jr Frances McCoy

W. I. C. Circle Meets With Miss Leola Little

The W I C circle of First Baptist met at Miss Leola Little's home on Taylor Street. They agreed to donate Christmas baskets of food to city old people. Hostess Mrs. Robert Robinson served by Miss Janie Standback to a group of club members and a clergyman.

The First Baptist Church Leola Little Robert Robinson Taylor Street Janie Standback Mesdames Maud Williams Callie Holmes Alberta Craft Flossie Kinzer Alice Eccles Novella Boyd Helen Johnson Nellie Hinton Louise Gayland Thelma Haze Willie Groves F. R. Mason

Musical and Candle Light Service At First Baptist

First Baptist church hosts a musical and candle light service on Monday evening December 21. A baby contest features Faye Davis Mary E Eccles Peggy Bynum Althea McCoy Eula Mae Johnson Pearl Cornelia Burford Catherine Clinton Marie Banks Margaret Bass and Joan Brooks with solos by Mrs Connie Gaines Mrs Nona Dockey and Mrs Alice Eccles and piano by Mrs Thelma Peterson.

IL. Co W. I. C. Circle of the First Baptist Church Faye Davis Mary E. Eccles Peggy Bynum Althea McCoy Eula Mae Johnson Pearl Cornelia Burford Catherine Clinton Marie Banks Margaret Bass Joan Brooks Connie Gaines Nona Dockey Alice Eccles Thelma Peterson Alfreta Bass O. E. Simmons Sylvia Alford

William Penn Dramatic Club Debuts With Mary and Joseph

The Richard Berry Harrison Dramatic club of William Penn High School presents its 1937 debut in the Christmas drama Mary and Joseph in William Penn auditorium Monday evening December 14 at 8 o clock. The play centers on the birth of Christ and includes music by the William Penn Glee club making its first audience appearance.

William Penn Dramatic Club Richard Berry Harrison Dramatic Club William Penn High School Mary and Joseph William Penn Auditorium Christ William Penn Glee Club

McCalliard Leads Institute of Government Staff Circle

McCalliard of the staff of the Institute of Government and others are noted in a position of coordination or leadership within a governmental research or policy unit. The brief mentions collaborators and a governing or advisory context.

Holiday Break for High Point Schools Set Dec 18

High Point schools will close for Christmas at noon Friday December 18 and resume January 4. The third month enrollment shows a slight drop from last year with total 8694 students and high school enrollment at 1476, while William Penn and other divisions show small gains. Community programs include the dramatic club, Glee club, Lewis Minstrels at William Penn, and a Fairview Street PTA December meeting with early classroom conferences.

High Point T. Wingate Andrews William Penn High School Comlete Lewis Minstrels William Penn Sam Rhodes Funny Man Albert Parker Fairview P.T. A Parent-Teacher Association of Fairview Street Johnson Eee Jr. High Wm. Penn High Heaton

Column Editor Seeks Timely News Submissions

The writer urges contributors to send all news items to the columnist soon after events occur. Prompt submissions prevent weekend crowding and keep items fresh for the column.

Sherwood Eddy to Speak at Trinity A M E Zion Church

World traveler and lecturer Sherwood Eddy will lecture at Trinity A M E Zion Church in Greensboro on Friday at 8 p m sponsored by Bennett College Faculty Club Admission charged Alpha Art Club Exhibit Needlecraft Works at Mrs E E Cartright residence 1119 East Washington Street Thursday 8 to 9 30 p m Public invited

Sherwood Eddy Trinity A. M. E. Zion Greensboro Mr. Eddy Bennett College Faculty Club Alpha Art Club E. E. Cartright East Washington Street

Funeral services for Malley Hinton set for Thursday

Malley Hinton, who died in Washington on Saturday, December 5, will have funeral services Thursday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church. Rev. F. R. Mason will officiate. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Ella Hoover and a brother Archie Hinton. Mrs. Eliza Russell of Lexington remains very ill and is the mother of Mrs. Alice Alford of 1110 Downing Street.

Eliza .Russell Lexington Alice Alford Downing Street Malley Hinton First Baptist Church F. R. Mason Hinton Washington, D. C Ella Hoover Archie Hinton

Textile union leaders push for support of national textile bill

General officers and divisional representatives of the United Textiles Workers of America met in Washington to organize legislative backing for the Ellenbogen textile bill. They aim to form committees in each textile state to lobby for a 35 hour week based minimum wage through a proposed textile commission. Six divisional leaders from silk, hosiery, dyers, woolen and worsted, synthetic rayon, and carpets and rugs attended.

Washington United Textiles Workers of America Thomas McMahon Ellenbogen D-Pa Supreme Court Utwa Textile Union

Cotton futures close steady with small gains

New Orleans December 9 AP cotton futures closed steady with net advances of 12 to 16 points. The December contract traded 12.49 to 12.41 and settled near 12.49 while January and following months posted modest gains through early December values.

New Orleans New York

Chicago Wheat Futures Rise On Liverpool Quotes

Chicago wheat opened up on Liverpool quotations with December and May futures showing gains. Early upturns gave way to modest moves as December advanced to around 1.26 and May near 1.23 while later activity remained mixed.

Chicago Liverpool Cory

What You Should Know About Old Age Benefits Eligibility

A worker unemployed before 65 can still receive federal Old Age benefits earned from prior covered employment. Benefits depend on total wages credited. each covered dollar adds to the worker’s credit. If a worker later earns again in covered employment, new wages are added to prior credits, potentially increasing future benefits. If total wages reach about 3000, a monthly benefit of 15 dollars may begin at age 65, even if unemployment continued on the birthday.

Social Security Board

Sanctions argued against aggressor at peace meet

The discussion urged sanctions against an aggressor at a peace meeting. Proposed punitive measures include suspension of diplomatic relations, halt of all land air and water communications, prohibition of loans, and isolation from postal and telegraphic services. Under the Bolivian proposal any nation invading another’s territory or attacking by land sea or air would be judged an aggressor even without war declaration.

Pro

Flaming ship crashes near Croydon field

A three crewed flaming ship crashed on the roof of an unoccupied house near Croydon field. A nearby resident said the plane burst into flames instantly and set the house alight while another witness described a terrific crash and heat that kept bystanders away.

Croydon Field

Baldwin Fails To Resolve King Abdication Dilemma At Fort Belvedere

British ministers spent hours at Fort Belvedere in a tense effort to learn if King Edward will abdicate or wed Mrs Simpson. Prime Minister Baldwin remained silent as Parliament and the empire await a decisive statement amid mounting political pressure.

Baldwin Belvedere Walter T. Moneckto Edgar Peacock Duchy of Cornwall Dominions Kingdom Oswald Mosley Yepple Edward Frederick Bellinger Shouta Clement R. Attlee Attilee Commons Fort Belvedere

Rites Held for Duncan Farlow

Funeral services for Duncan Farlow of Glenda were held at Marlboro Friends Church. The service was led by R Hoyle Love with Rev. Penn assisting. A large crowd attended as quartets and soloists performed hymns and a duet. Burial followed in the family plot at the church cemetery.

Dun Farlow Glenda Marlboro Friends Church R Hoyle Love Churc Mr. Penn Sophia Congrecati Eunice Stout Grayman A. C. Smith Jaine Smith Faily

Funeral rites for John B lin at Stoney Knoll Church

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Stoney Knoll Methodist Church in Surry County for John B lin with Rev. Russell in charge and assistance from Rev. George Bu and Rev. Hodgins. The church choir sang Ass in Jesus and Sometime We Understand. A brief home service preceded interment in Knoll Cemetery with Stoney Knoll members acting as pallbearers.

John Blin Stoney Knoll Methodist Church Surry County Russell George Bu Hodgins Bullin Greensboro Stoney Knoll Hodge Friends Knoll Chn

Delivering 5000 Social Security Cards in City

Postmaster says by afternoon over 5009 workers will receive their Social Security numbers cards with 90 percent of SS-5 forms received and in process. About one fourth of total will be distributed locally as errors in forms are discussed and deadlines set for December 15 with penalties for noncompliance.

Social Securit C. Clar Clark

Chicago Produce Prices Move Amid Busy Market

Chicago markets report unsettled butter at 15 amid creamery specials, with varied 32% and 34% extras and firsts at 90 to 91. Eggs totaling 4,830 cases shown with fresh graded lots and local receipts. current refrigerator standards around 27% with 23% extras.

Chicago

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