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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

10

Robbery of 15-year-old near Five Points shocks Greensboro

Cr L Eaton, a 15-year-old white boy, was held up on the Greensboro highway near the Methodist Protestant Children's home by two unidentified Black men. He was beaten and robbed of about three dollars, then left on the roadside. He was treated at a hospital and later returned home. police investigated but could not locate the assailants.

CG. L. Eaton Greensboro Cr. L. Eaton Young Eaton Yowg Faton M. P

Rev J W Moore Preaches Twice At Wesley Memorial

Rev John W Moore occupied the pulpit at Wesley Memorial Methodist church twice yesterday. Congregations attended both morning and evening services. The 11 o clock sermon addressed The Holy Spirit and the evening discourse on Lifes Allegory highlighted the Canaan Life as the abundant path chosen by steadfast values.

John W. Moore Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Yellow dinner plan with yams and apples

A pretty yellow dinner plan describes yams and apples grilled together with buttered carrots mashed squash and an omelet roll as the main dish.

Salvation Army Seeks More Funds for Christmas Cheer

Adjutant John OBeirne announced a fresh drive to raise money for Salvation Army aid to needy families and children in the city. Street kettle collections totaled 39.79 dollars, below last year’s level, as new applicants for holiday assistance arrive. dairies, Robertson bakery, and A and P stores join in appeals.

Salvation Army John O'Beirne Robertson Bakery

Christmas Music Seen At First Methodist Church

Large crowds attended both services at the First Methodist Church as a Christmas music program featured a violin quartet performing Andante by Tschaikowsky. The choir rendered The Christmas Story by Matthews under Prof RE Stimson with soloists listed. morning sermon by Rev. R I Farmer spoke on The Invasion of Christ from Revelation 21 5, emphasizing Christ’s life changing power.

Dorothy St. Clair Virginia Frank Walter Kester Arthur Fidler Tschaikowsky Matthews RE. B. Stimson Mesdames J. H. Allred J. C. Whitesell Messrs. H. BE. Jones R. I. Farmer Christ Jesus Christ God

Cook Boy Rites To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Harrison Arnold Cook 19 of the Thomasville highway area will be held Tuesday at 10 30 AM at Ward Street M E Church with Rev E M Jones officiating. Interment follows at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

Harrison Arnold Cook B. H. Cook Thomasville Highway Ward Street M. E E. M. Jones Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery

Master Masons Special Meet at Reid Lodge No 344

A special meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M is announced for Monday at 7 30 PM. The lodge will confer the Entered Apprentice degree. All members are urged to attend and visiting brothers are welcome. By order J H Jennings W M H C Massey Secretary.

Numa F. Reid Lodge A. F A. M J. H. Jennings Massey Seey

Accused Murderer Tells Of Life After Leaving High Point

J. Black, charged with the murder of R. T. Ritchie, spoke little in custody but described his movements since leaving High Point two years ago. He admitted identity, claimed no changes of name, and said he wandered through the south working in Alabama Texas and Florida while evading arrest. He recounted driving from the scene to Bennettsville and sleeping at a Negro’s home before continuing toward Georgia. No hearing date set as police finish witness collection.

R. T Bob) Ritchie Black High Point Tupelo Miss Mississippi W. G. Friddle J. L. Black J. M. Spradling Ford Motor Company New York Spradling Alabama South Texas Florida Friddle Diamond Hosiery Mills Prospect Road Asheboro Bennettsville S. C

Notices Sent Out For Annual Meeting Friday

Notices were sent to about 600 High Point chamber of commerce members for the annual meeting at the Commercial club Friday at 7 30. The meeting will include election of officers and shaping of policies for the coming year with discussion of civic improvements and grade crossing relief. Officers W B McEwen J A Caldwell and C M Waynick will give year end reports.

High Point Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club F. J. Sizemore Chamber Bureau W. B. McEwen J A. S. Caldwell C. M. Waynick

Schoolgirl struck by car near Emma Blair School

Juanita Bridges nine year old of 1900 East Green street was injured at noon today when struck by an automobile in front of the Emma Blair school on East Russell street. She is a third grade pupil and was crossing with her younger brother who was unhurt. She was taken by Yow's ambulance to Guilford General hospital.

Juanita Bridges East Green Street Emma Blair East Russell Street Guilford General Hospital

Driver Cleared in Pedestrian Collision Injury Case

A female pedestrian suffered multiple deep cuts to her left leg after being struck by a car. The driver stopped at once and provided aid until hospital treatment. Police investigations found no fault by the driver.

Salvation Army To Face Y M C A Employed Boys Tonight

The Salvation Army basketball team meets the Y M C A employed boys for the second time this season at 8:00. A hard fought game is predicted.

Salvation Army

New Members For Chest Honor Roll

One hundred percent subscribers to the Industrial Dollar Day campaign of the High Point Community chest reported today for membership on the chest's honor roll. Named are J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Co Brownbilt Shoe Store High Point Public Library Rev and Mrs T A Sykes Moore's Book Store and Clinard Milling Company.

High Point Community Chest J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Co Clinard Milling Company Brownbilt High Point Public Library T. A. Sykes Moore's Book Store

Value of Man's Souls Discussed in Sermon at St. Edwards

Rev. John P. Manley delivered a masterly sermon at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church on East Green Street. He spoke of the true value of the soul, branded by God, redeemed by Christ, and endangered by sin. He urged using spiritual means to preserve the soul as part of the series on The Moral Life. Services begin at 7:30 and all are welcome.

John P. Manley St. Edward's Father Manley

Sykes Speaks On Christmas Giving At Central Friends Church

Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes delivered a message at Central Friends Church on gifts thoughts and giving. He urged directing thoughts to others noting 800 to 1000 children in High Point to be cared for and that Jesus Christ shows God cares for the needy and unemployed children.

Central Friends Church Tom Alderman -Sykes High Point Jesus Christ God of Heaven

Notions of charity and Christmas spirit amid economic note

The speaker stresses helping others through life and children, not seeking religious aristocracy, urging readers to avoid envy of prosperity and instead share blessings. If people act in the spirit of Jesus Christ, everyone will be cared for and happiness will follow. Venezuela's coffee crop this season will be only half of last year.

Venezuela

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