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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
10
The Empty Stocking Fund in High Point seeks several hundred dollars more to meet a $2,000 goal to aid about 1,500 needy families this Christmas. Donations to date total 2,175.30 with many individuals and local clubs contributing, while the need remains urgent as committee purchases add up despite funds on hand.
Representatives of three North Carolina Methodist denominations will meet in Greensboro for three inspirational sessions. Speakers include Bishop William F. McDowell and Bishop Paul B. Kern, both noted church leaders, along with Rev. J. C. Broomfield of Pittsburgh. The exact dates will be announced later.
Klutch forms a comfort cushion that holds the plate snugly so it won’t rock or chafe. You can eat and speak as well as with your own teeth. Available at drug stores 25c and 50c a box.
Fire Chief EB Ingram said alterations to hazardous downtown structures have been rushed to meet state fire regulations after a prior ultimatum. He warned condemned signs could appear by Saturday if owners fail to comply, with condemnation as the next step after warnings given months ago.
Thirteen building permits totaling 20 089 dollars were issued in early December, led by C L Amos 8500 and R B Gant 6500 for North Main street structures. Fire Chief EB K Ingram cited state data showing High Point top in new building and the city second in November estimates. Most permits covered dwellings and two gas stations.
Dr W A Lambeth will discuss Ye Which Are Spiritual using Galatians 6 1 at Wesley Memorial church mid week service tonight. The event includes group singing of favorite hymns and starts at 7 30 in the intermediate department room on Main Street.
Ivora Shaver 46 died at 219 Fisher Street after a five week illness. Born October 8 1888 in Stanly County she moved to High Point 12 years ago. Survived by husband J B Shaver four daughters Geneva Aline Gladys Louise Edna Mae Mozelle Elizabeth Shaver two sons Paul J Horace B Shaver two sisters Lecora Williams Esta K Williams one brother A W Williams and several half-siblings. Funeral Thursday at 2 from North Main Street Baptist Church with Rev A Lincoln Falk officiating. interment Lebannon Cemetery.
North Carolina utilities commission orders all non Southern Bell telephone firms to appear December 29 to show cause why handsets or french type phones rates should not be lowered. The commission previously ordered Southern Bell to charge 26 cents monthly for the first 18 months usage, then drop. In South Carolina, Southeastern Telephone of Tallahassee, Fla., agrees to cut french type phone rates from 50 cents to 25 cents per month, effective January 1, serving St Matthews, Fair Play, Cameron, North and Spring.
Funeral services for 86 year old Mrs Lizzie Shipton widow of Hi ram Shipton were held at her King street home. Rev Thomas Howard conducted the service and interment followed in Fairfield cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers were grandsons and granddaughters, including the Coltrane Poore Hiatt and Scarlett families.
St Marys Church will stage a Nativity pageant Friday December 21 at 7 15 pm directed by Mrs Ned McEachern A silver offering will aid the Young Peoples Service League Afterward the church school staff and pupils will deliver gifts to the Thompson Orphanage.
Reption lodge No 63 of Odd Fellows sent 100 pounds of turkeys to Goldsboro for the Christmas dinner at the Odd Fellows Orphans Home. The local lodge has a tradition of yearly turkey gifts. Rebekah lodge No 4 contributed a large set of dishes for the home this Christmas.
Melvin Purvis, famed United States justice investigator, plans to spend part of Christmas at his childhood home in South Carolina. Sister Mrs. Henri R. Going says Purvis will visit Columbia late next week and stay several days after Christmas with his father M. H. Purvis in Timmonsville. He recently stopped in Charlotte on government business before returning to Chicago.
Rambling reporter Jack Edwards known as Ed wards the Magician returns home for Christmas with family. Immediately after Christmas he will travel east to fulfill several advance engagements.
J. L. Andrews is appointed High Point representative for Lincoln National Life Insurance Co of Fort Wayne Indiana. D. M. Hodges Winston-Salem general agent in charge announced Andrews has begun duties and will operate under the Winston-Salem office.
High Point college adjourned at noon for the Christmas holidays as most out-of-town students left for their homes. City schools will begin their holidays Friday.
Police report a burglary at Beeson Hardware south of Archdale after thieves forced two locks on a heavy metal door and stole about 100 sticks of dynamite from the Soil Erosion Service stock.
The Social Club of the Industrial Workers Association will host its weekly dance Friday night at eight o clock. The event takes place at 815 12 South Main Street and the public is invited.
Fire Department annual Christmas Party will be held Friday night at Fire Station No. 2 at 8 o clock. Fire Chief E K Ingram announced today.
L W Owens colored of 1106 Downing Street was arrested yesterday on a warrant by Fire Chief Be Ingram charging him with setting grass fires at the corner of English and Elm streets. Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire menacing a garage. Chief Ingram said Owens ignored orders and was setting another fire while crews worked. Bond was set at 50 dollars.
North Main street fire station four hosted a large gathering of guests including city officials last night. Councilman KR Young acted as toastmaster. speeches were delivered by R. H. Sechrest Judge Lewis E Teague State Senator Dr J T Burrus Mayor C B Grayson EB Briggs F F Honeycutt and Fire Chief EB K Ingram. A Chicago scientist unveiled a neon lamp projecting television pictures on a 20 foot screen, the largest yet developed.
Twenty four High Point retailers signed to observe 9 am to 6 pm five days a week and 9 am to 9 pm Saturdays for 1935. Group B under the retail code allows 56 to 63 hour weeks with 44 hour employee limits. Participating shops include Belk Sevens Co Thomas Shoe Store J C Penney Co and many others.
Brazil becomes the last nation in the western hemisphere to enact abolition laws ending slavery in 1888, marking a pivotal shift in its social and legal structure.
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