Tragedy and Pathos Proclaimed for High Point Christmas
A dying High Point man will be carried to a county hospital tomorrow and leave behind a wife and two young children. The Enterprise Empty Stocking Fund appeals for donations to spare the children a Christmas disappointment as Santa Claus may not visit. The article notes the family’s hardship since illness in 1929 and urges readers to contribute to ensure Christmas Day happiness for other needy families.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Welfare Department
High Point
Melrose Hosiery Mill
Yeaterday
Prey
Pentagon Club
Billy Wooten
Pauline Douglas Eeeeeee
Suit for divorce filed in Municipal Court
Harvey H. filed a divorce suit this morning in Municipal Court against Edna M. Pierce citing statutory grounds in the complaint.
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Harvey H
Edna M. Pierce
Thieves Break In At Grace Apartments Reported
Mrs. A. M. Johnson of Grace apartments on South Main reported intruders entered her rooms and stole a wrist watch and a diamond ring. Police investigate with an early arrest anticipated.
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A. M. Johnson
Grace Apartments
South Main Street
Seeing 18 Believing Chief of Police Skeptical Reader
Chief W G Friddle doubted tales of Chief Redhawk until his eyes proved the claim. Redhawk entered Friddle’s office, swallowed razor blades, then challenged the chief with two .32 caliber cartridges and a bold remark about copper or lead poisoning.
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W. G. Friddle
Redmage
Redhawk
Friddie
Redtawk
Realtors Elect Mendenhall Neu President Here
E. E. Mendenhall Jr was elected president of the High Point Real Estate Board succeeding B E Criddlebaugh at a Sheraton hotel meeting. Henry V Koonts became vice president and R B Fearing was re elected secretary treasurer.
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E. C. Criddlebaugh
High Point Real Estate Board
E. E. Mendenhall, Jr
BE. C. Criddlebaugh
Sheraton Hotel
Henry V. Koonts
Mr. Mendenhall
R. B. Fearing
J. E. Amos
Chauncey Hills
Death notices from Malville and Thomasville
Mrs. Mary Everhart widow of elix Everhart died Tuesday morning and funeral services were held at Fork church with several ministers and singers. Interment was in the church cemetery. Hattie Lee Beck died at Burney Rose’s home on route one in Cid after a lingering illness at age 63. Funeral services will be held at Liberty Baptist church with interment in the church cemetery.
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Mary Everhart
Malville
Elix Everhart
the Fork Church
IR. L. Weat
A. C. Ken
Chisholm
Thomle
Misses Mozelle
Hannah Clinard
Lucille Morris
Wilfred Edding
Hattie Lee Beck
Thomasville
Burney Rose
Aves
al Beck
Milton Hughes
J. L. Woodard
Liberty Baptist Church
Special Radio Night Program At Gospel Tabernacle
Evangelist J Theodore Zemrasil speaks on Digging Ditches at a revival night. A special invitation goes to WBIG listeners for a program starting at 7 30 with music from past radio hour broadcasters. Public is warmly invited.
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Gospel Tabernacle
Acre
WBIG
J. Theodore Zemrasil
Phi Kappa Alpha Installed at Woman's College
A section of Alpha chapter of Phi Kappa, oldest American honorary fraternity, has been installed at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro.
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Greensboro
Alpha Chapter
Phi Kappa
Ameri
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
Demonstration Center For Housing Program Proposed
Executive board of the Better Housing program met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss loan plans from Wachovia Bank and Trust. They proposed a centrally located demonstration center with Federal Housing Act literature and live remodeling demonstrations to spur activity in home improvements.
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W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Better Housing Program Committee
Chamber of Commerce
R. B. Terry
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commercce
Eccles Everhart
BE. Eb, Mendenhall, Jr
Terry
Mr. Sizemore
C. Clark
A. &. Parker
R. R. Blackburn
J. P. Rawley
J. A. Johnson
EB. B. Wendendall, Jr
Eccles Everart
Prosecution rests in Powell case in Greensboro trial
In Greensboro the state rested its case against J. M. Powell charged with criminal assault on Miss Mabel Alexander of High Point. The defense offered extensive character testimony for Powell as Judge Shaw departed for hospital duties. Miss Alexander testified about the night of October 30 detailing the attack and Powell's denial.
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Greensboro
J. M. Powell
Reidsville
Mabel Alexander
High Point
Powell
T. J. Shaw
Mary Ward Dies After Illness at 84 in High Point
Mrs. Mary Ward widow of W L Ward died at her daughter’s home on the Thomasville highway after a three week illness. Born 1861 in Davidson County, she married June 6 1878. Surviving: two sons W R Ward M H Ward six daughters Ada Newton Ida Hicks Maude Bullard Viola Hussey Effie Edwards Daisey Bowers. brother Mack Eddinger of Thomasville. sister Bertha Leonard of Thomasville. Funeral at Hillard Memorial Baptist Church Saturday at 2 pm. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Mary Ward
W. L. Ward
Viola Hussey
Thomasville
Ward
Davidson County
William Mack
Mariah Eddinger
Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church
W. R
M. H. Ward
Ada Newton
Ida Hicks
Maude Bullard
Effie Edwards
Daisey Bowers
High Point
Mack Eddinger
Bertha Leonard
Hillard Memorial Baptist Church
H. O. Miller
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Beeson Hardware Wins First Prize in Display Contest
Beeson Hardware received the top prize from contest judges for the most attractively decorated display window in the city. The High Point Merchants Association sponsored the event, with Wagger's Ladies Shop earning second prize.
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Wagger’s Ladies’ Shop
Beeson Hardware Company
High Point Merchants Association
Wagger’s Ladies Shop
Fashion Shop
Richardson's Department Store
Harllee’s Department Store
Cannon-Fetzer Company
Tomorow
Fire Traps Threaten Scores Of Lives Here Daily
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram warns High Point public buildings are fire hazards. He cites Lans ing hotel and Lynchburg blaze as reminders and says more than a dozen buildings and many homes need immediate safety upgrades or face condemnation.
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Ingram
E. K. Ingram
Lansing
Mich
Lynchburg
Church Brotherhood Meeting Friday Seeks Fire Safety Action
The Brotherhood of Emmanuel Lutheran will hold its monthly meeting Friday with a father and son banquet at 6 30. Prof Donald Rolfe of High Point College will speak on compliance with fire laws and building owners face possible condemnation if hazards are not removed. City officials warn limited time remains before drastic measures are enacted to protect lives and property.
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Brotherhood of Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Donald Rolfe
High Point College
Ingram
E. M. Knox
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W. C. Johnson
Alexander
Christine Lowery
Clarence Smith
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Frank Sharp
R. M. Bule
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Miss Lowry
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Shapper's
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Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco
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Yardley
Russell McPhail
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