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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1931

Page

9

Republicans see Uncan doom in Oster conviction

Prominent Republicans discussed upheaval in the state executive committee ifW Foster the secretary treasurer is convicted on 52 federal counts. They expect reorganization could oust Foster and chairman Duncan and possibly shift prosecutions to L Gavin while J R McCrary remains a lead candidate. A marshalship issue also looms with Watt Gragg mentioned.

W. Yes Foster Treaser Republican State Secutive Committee Sesnor Greens‘o Foster James Duncan Firman Greensboro L. Gavin Sanford Orney J. R. McCrary Lexington Watt Gragg

Verdict Yet In Ink Receivership In Pearl Bank Case

Judge Teague delayed permanent receivership ruling for Industrial Bank of Amond. Court heard motions. decision awaited at end of civil term. custody order issued for two children with a December 21 start and December 28 return. Settlement of Mutual Investment Company suit reached by agreement with payment of 50 and court costs.

Industrial Bank of Amond Lewis E. Teague Ains Teague Ollie EB. Griffith Clyde Ruby Griffith Samuel Griffith

Penny Box Pays State Car Tags For Family Dodge

Mrs. G. O. Burton of 682 Willowbrook street saved pennies through 1938. Her box held 1,450 coins totaling $14.50, exactly enough to buy the state's license plates for the family Dodge sedan. She plans to repeat the penny plan next year.

G. O. Burton Willowbrook Street

Auto Injuries Fatal To Mrs J M Campbell In Harrisburg

Mrs J M Campbell formerly Miss Rose White of Trinity section died Friday night in Harrisburg hospital from injuries in a automobile wreck She was married to Dr Campbell state health superintendent of Pennsylvania and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J J White and sister of J C White of Trinity

J. M. Campbell Rose White Trinity Harrisburg Campbell Pennsylvania J. J. White J. C. White

Police Install Photographic Dark Room at City Hall

The city police reveal a new dark room and developing equipment for fingerprints to speed crime detection. W. McMahon will head the new facility with transfer of offices from the basement to the east end of the first floor, creating private spaces for Chief Friddle and Assistant Chief Wimberly. The move, delayed past Christmas, will occur after the holidays with a new assembly room and updated headquarters on the first floor.

North Carolina W. McMahon Thertillion City Hall W. G. Friddle George B. Wimberly

Demolition to Begin on 35 Year Old High Point School

M J Wrenn will commence the demolition Monday as the High Point High School board turns the 35 year old Junior High building over. Wrenn bid $1,200 for the task, workers moved equipment to the new site where after Christmas, students will study in the Athena statue era. The 1896 public school movement faced opposition and a $10,000 bond funded the first school building.

Axe of Temple of Learning M. J. Wrenn High Pol Wrenn Athena High Point

Indictment for Jewelry Auction at North Main Street

Alston Clark and partner M Ernest Welch ran a jewelry auction at 202 North Main Street. Clark was arrested for violating state insurance laws by selling without a $5,000 bond. The warrant was signed by R J Wagner, acting for local jewelers. The case may go to municipal court. auctions briefly resumed after the arrest.

Alston Clark M. Ernest Welch North Main Street Dan C. Boney R. J. Wagger Clark Asus Comm

Mercury Climbs Beyond 70 Degrees Across December Weekend

Weather notes compare two dates with warm spells and historic cold for December 1930. Records show December 1930 average low 28, high 48, mean 38, along with swings from 65 highs to 20 lows and a 72 degree high on a Friday.

High Point Mercury

Grandmother of Mrs Knox Dies in Chicago

Mrs Vernon Albertie grandmother of Mrs BE Knox died at her Chicago home Thursday night. She will be buried in Norfolk Virginia on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Knox and family will leave today for Norfolk to attend the funeral service.

Vernon Albertie BE. M. Knox Chicago Norfolk

Christmas Music Highlighted by Multiple Churches

Numerous churches plan midweek Christmas observances with children's choirs cantatas and special music. First Methodist Protestant hosts a 7 30 p m service with The Nativity Nevin cantata and organ preludes and postlude. Rev R J Farmer speaks on The Gifts that Jesus Brought. Church school presents The Big Red Chimney Wednesday night.

Nevin E. B. Stimson Harker Jesus Pietro Yon R. J. Farmer

Wesley Memorial Cantata The Awakening Debuts Tonight

At Wesley Memorial M. E. Church the Junior church choir of 30 boys and girls presents The Awakening at 7 30 PM in new vestments. The auditorium features a white Christmas snow scene. A 6 45 PM lawn concert by the young people's band directed by Chase Idol Jr precedes the event.

Wesley Memorial M. E Chase Idol, Jr

Prominent Veneer Leader J Arthur Frieburg Dies

J Arthur Frieburg vice president of the Frieburg Mahogany Co of Cincinnati and longtime veneer industry figure died at his home in the past week. Harry Raymond, local representative for the Friedburg company, learned of the death yesterday. Frieburg was widely known in this region through frequent visits.

J. Arthur Frieburg Frieburg Mahogany Company Cincinnati Harry Raymond Friedburg Company Frieburg

Last Minute Christmas Rush Now Well Underway

Crowds fill Main Street as shoppers seek gifts for friends and family ahead of Christmas. City offices close for holidays. post office and libraries suspend services. Santa visits Elwood hotel. Salvation Army tree stands 65 feet tall. Weather remains mild with few true winter days.

Aunt Minnie Uncle Osbert Santa Santa Claus Elwood Hotel North Main Broad Streets Main Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army

Christmas Cheer Fund Nears 3000 Dollar Record

High Point efforts push the Christmas Cheer Fund toward a 3 000 dollar goal with 2 642 95 raised plus 834 added. Contributions come from workers and groups including the Junior Service League and Southern Railway, with further donations expected from church collections and local organizations.

High Point Enterprise Force Industrial Electric Company R. T. Amos Junior Service League J. Welch Harris Everett Marsh J. W. Harris Comer Covington Harris Covington Southern Railway Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood Tuesday Evening Garden Club Troop Four Boy Scouts High Point Boxing Commission The Bible School For the Deaf

E. T. Kearns Heads Dems Victory Drive In City

E T Kearns named chair of the High Point Democratic Victory Fund committee by C L Shuping Greensboro NC, to begin fund drive January 4. National plan aims at least one dollar per Democrat to pay party deficit and fund the national campaign. Kearns pledges loyal local Democrats will support the drive and notes the city’s recent victory boosts enthusiasm.

E. T. Kearns Democratic Victory Fund Committee C. L. Shuping Greensboro Kearns High Point Tne Victory Runa Wit National Democratic Executive Committee National Committee United States Shuping Democratic Party Mr. Kearns

Thieves Loot Kivett Grocery on Granby Street

Robbers broke into the Kivett Grocery on Granby Street Friday night and stole $1.50 in change along with tobacco and cigarettes. No arrests yet. A drawer was forced open but no glass or locks were broken. a dollar was left atop the register and thousands of cigarettes were left undisturbed. The Enterprise was informed by Mrs. Virgil Elliott of 911 Granby Street.

Granby Street Virgil Elliott Enterprise

Southern interests rally against rail consolidation plans

Northern carriers seek to erect a rate wall around Dixie as five petitions oppose Monon System allocation to Baltimore and Ohio. The High Point chamber of commerce will host a luncheon of state chamber secretaries to coordinate action protecting southern market access. Local petition to Washington joins actions by NC Corporation Commission and regional trade groups supporting Southern Railway and Louisville and Nashville Railroad proposals.

Dixie North Carolina Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Sheraton Hotel High Point Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Alabama North Carolina Traffic League Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association Southern Railway Company Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Christmas Party at Central Friends Church

Central Friends church holds its annual Christmas party Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the annex with carol singing and games for all in the church and Sunday school. The usual supper meeting and Friday youth gathering are canceled. The fall series ends December 30 with Student Night when college students guest and perform.

Central Friends Church Annex

Woman Hurt by Fall at Home Hospitalized with Broken Shoulder

Mrs. P. C. Marsh of Fairfield Road is a Guilford General Hospital patient after a fall at her home yesterday. She sustained a broken shoulder.

P. C. Marsh Fairfield Road Guilford General Hospital

Knox Plans Award For Departmental Economy

City Manager E M Knox announced plans for a personal award to the department head who achieves the largest budget saving through economies. The award, donated by Knox, will be presented at a dinner after Christmas. At the same meeting officials agreed to raise at least one dollar per city employee for the Empty Stocking Fund. The police already contributed 51. City offices will close Wednesday night through Monday morning except in emergency divisions.

E. M. Knox Ager Knox Theity Council Cole Police Department

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Epublicans Uncan Oster AVIN H. Blair Axe of Progress Old Junior High Iastivon Monon Knox Plans
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