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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

16

Johnson May Not Get City Council Seat Until January

The Supreme Court declared Johnson defeated Davis by 15 votes. State attorney Shuping pressed for immediate certification to move the case to superior court, but Davis counsel Gold objected without Davis’s consent. Both Johnson and Davis declined comment as officials consider next steps.

T. C. Johnson W. A. Davis Supreme Court Johnson Mr. Davis C. L. Shuping T. J. Gold Superior Court Gold Shuping Davis

High Point Man Neese Williard Faces Sentencing Tomorrow

Neese Williard, a High Point man, was convict ed of liquor possession before Judge Johnson J. Hayes in federal court in Greensboro. Sentencing, postponed from yesterday, was reset for tomorrow morning by agreement.

Neese Williard High Point Johnson J. Hayes Greensboro Hayes

Bray 26 Dies at Home in High Point Area

Ira Thomas Bray aged 26 died at his High Point Route Three home at 2 a.m. after working yesterday at O E Kearns Hosiery mill. Born January 1 1904 in Stokes County he leaves wife one child Eugene three brothers C E Bray W E Bray and J Db Bray and sister Mrs Etta Bean and mother. Funeral by Rev W W Edwards Saturday morning with interment to be announced.

Ira Thomas Bray High Point O. E. Kearns Stokes County E. A Belle Loggins Bray Eugene C. E. Bray W. E. Bray Winston-Salem J. Db. Bray Forsyth County Etta Bean Surry County Ww. J. Edwards

Hasty High to Present The Alley Dafo Dilo Play

Hasty High School will present a play titled The Alley Daffo dil tomorrow evening at 7 36 in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs L F Honeycutt the performance is part of a series for the year with the Glee Club providing music between acts.

Hasty High School

Got What He Asked London Begging Incident

James Molyneaux knocked on a back door in London asking a copper. The woman returned with her husband and the copper, leading to Molyneaux’s arrest for begging and a directive to leave town.

London James Molyneaux Molyneaux

Woman sues Maskins Bros. store for 15000 damages

Ollie Green hosiery mill worker sues Main Street department store Maskins Bros. Inc claiming false accusation of dishonesty and immorality by a store employee. She seeks 10000 actual and 5000 punitive damages, filing by Gold York and McAnally in High Point court.

Ollie Green High Point Munichal Court Maskins Bros., Inc Main Street Credit Department Store Gold, York and McAnally Lula Johnson Adams-Millis Corporation Greensboro

Cooperation Urged in Selling Army Navy Tickets

Local distributors of broadcast tickets for the Army Navy game to aid the Salvation Army radio fund were urged by Adjutant John O Beirne to tightly monitor sales and cooperate in distribution. Tickets allow listening from the Elwood hotel dining room this Saturday and proceeds go to the Salvation Army to aid needy families in the community.

Army-Navy Salvation Army Radio Fund John O’beirne Elwood Salvation Army

Nearly 900 Register As Out Of Employment

Nearly 900 residents registered as out of employment following a city survey begun three weeks ago. Of 72 total, 193 have found jobs, 679 remain unprovided for including 297 common laborers, 0 carpenters and bricklayers, 40 clerks and similar workers, and 262 furniture and textile workers. Over 60 men have been put to work resurfacing dirt streets. more are expected. The employment office can be reached at 2039.

City Hall

Charity concert planned by High Point students

L K L Stookey organizes a Sunday 3 30 pm charity program at the High Point high school auditorium with the school symphony orchestra and glee clubs. Dan W Smith will accompany all numbers. a duet may feature Lewis L Stookey and Smith. The glee club will perform the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah and a collection will support the Empty Stocking Fund.

L. KL. Stookey High Point High School Symphony Orchestra Stookey Dan W. Smith Lewis L. Stokey Mr. Smith Glee Club High Point Enterprise

Denial of Bankruptcy Petition Linked to Missing Girl Inquiry

A formal denial issued by Hubert M. Bryant and I V Orange rejects any authorization for signing as petitioners in a Knox Furniture bankruptcy case now in receivership. Police seek Snowdie Frederick, 17, missing from Concord since Nov 27, possibly in High Point seeking textile work, with Clara Hollis 14 accompanying. authorities request public tips.

Knox Furniture Manufacturing Company High Point Greensboro Daily News Hubert M. Bryant Bryant Electric Company I. V. Orange Orange Printing Company N. CC Star Mattress Company Kernersville Snowdie Frederick Concord Miss Frederick Clara Hollis Gastonia McGhee

Open Bids For Postoffice Work In High Point

Bids to repaint the interior of the High Point post office were opened yesterday in the office of Postmaster O R York. The low bid of 930 dollars was submitted by Spriggs Brothers and Mitchell of Aiken SC. Other bids ranged from 5997 to 1627 dollars. The award will be withheld for a final decision.

High Point

Mrs Annie Church Slightly Improves After Wreck

Mrs Annie Church, injured Tuesday when struck by Marion Mabe of the High Point Winston Salem road, is reported resting in a slightly improved condition at Guilford General Hospital. She spent a restful night and is gaining strength. She was walking on Ward Street when the accident happened and suffered multiple broken ribs a crushed right leg a broken right arm and facial and neck lacerations.

Annie Church Marion Mabe High Point Winston-Salem Guilford General Hospital Church Ward Street

Editor snubs poet over blank verse in bulletin

The Sydney Bulletin reports the editor rejects the poem, saying the publication will not buy blank verse. The exchange centers on the poet's insistence that the piece embodies his mind.

Bulletin Sydney

John H. Priest Recovers From Suicide Attempt

John H. Priest is rapidly recovering after slashing his throat twice with a butcher knife in an apparent suicide attempt yesterday morning. He is resting at his home, according to reports.

John H. Priest Mr. Priest

Salvation Army Kettle Drive Aims to Raise $500

The Salvation Army launches its annual Christmas kettle drive this Saturday with a target of five hundred dollars to aid needy families. One kettle will be placed at the National Bellas Hess store while trailers run at four local theaters remind donations. Adjutant John O Beirne notes the army handles cases not duplicated by other agencies. The group holds its Christmas Eve event at the Salvation Army building on South Main Street with a holly tree music and Santa Claus. Transient applications were handled and five breakfasts provided today and bread distributed yesterday to local families.

Salvation Army National Bellas Hess Army John O'’Beirne South Main Street Santa Claus

High Point Salvation Army Basketball Team Receives Uniforms

Five members of the High Point Salvation Army quintet were issued new blue and yellow uniforms last night. The team will play local Commercial and Industrial league opponents and face Salvation Army teams from Norfolk Virginia, Gaffney South Carolina, Gastonia and other cities.

High Point Salvation Army Army Salvation Army Norfolk Gaffney S. C Gastonia

Britain Imports 3 408 212 Dozen Cotton Hosiery in Nine Months

Britain imported 3 408 212 dozen pairs of cotton hosiery during the first nine months of 1930. The figure reflects trade volumes in the textile sector and highlights the demand for affordable apparel in the period.

Great Britain

Kitagran Promised to Clear Skin in 24 Hours

An advertisement claims a new tablet remedy Kitagran removes blood impurities to clear pimples quickly. Sold by leading druggists and Mann Drug Co. promises money back if not satisfied. The Kitagran Co. of New York distributes the product.

Mann Drug Co Kitagran Co New York N.Y

Talk On Prevention Of Accidents Taught On Scout Radio

The Uwharrie council of Boy Scouts presents a safety program titled Prevention of Accidents on Thursday at 6 30 PM over WBIG from the Sheraton hotel studio. The talk covers safety at home on streets at school at play and on hikes.

Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts WBIG Sheraton Hotel

Income figure for Czecho-Slovakia in 1929

The record notes 302 persons in Czecho-Slovakia earned more than 3006 dollars annually in 1929, indicating a small wealthy class within the country.

Czecho-Slovakia

High Point Team Defeats Greensboro in Debate

The High Point high school debate team won its dual against Greensboro High School by a two to one decision. Representing High Point were Winfred Clinard Dorothy Bowen and Raymond Roval. The topic was resolved that the United States should adopt the Cabinet Parliamentary system of government.

High Point High Schools Greensboro High School Winfred Clinard Dorothy Bowen Raymond Roval United States High Point Greensboro

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Vicks ER Williard Maskins. Bros Hickey-Freeman Kuppenheimer Griffon Gladstone N. H. Silver CO Knox Spencer’s Taxi & Transfer Carolina Coal & Transfer Company Schwab East Broadst Greensboro High Gilt Securities High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Commercial National Bank V. A. J. Idol V.pres Treas C. H. Ellis E. J. Deane Johnson Street N. C Charlie Hodgin Guy W. Broad MR. Shipper MR. Consignee Tri-City Motor Express Lines City Transfer and Storage Coo Lewis Harris
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