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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1936
Page
11
A survey of repro merchants indicates higher spending than last year as Christmas purchases begin. Warmer, milder weather kept shoppers out, but demand remains robust with more money in circulation. Gifts are moving across all lines, with luxury items gaining traction and broader appeal to consumers this season.
Death of Robert L Lambeth a Thomasville business leader from a heart attack. Service set for Sunday at Main Street Church Thomasville with burial in Thomasville cemetery. Widow Asther Dorsett and five children survive along with grandchildren and relatives.
Bailey's report on five months of the fiscal year notes a drop in juvenile cases with 206 cases handled, 24 unofficial cases, and a total participation of 104,256 in park activities. Revenue and expenses fell, with October and November figures reflecting weather impacts and a city lake park budget shift.
Roby Hunt of Prospect street and Highland avenue suffered a painful but not serious cut to the left cheek about 9:30 last night in a cafe at the intersection. He was driven to Burrus Memorial Hospital and gave officers the attacker’s name. Hunt described the assailant as intoxicated, and police said no immediate arrest was made.
The text lists survivors including a sister Mrs E W Dixon and a brother D T Lambeth both of Thomasville. Pallbearers named are J Walter James E and Charles F Lambeth Ralph Wilson Bennie Lambeth Paul Lambeth Shannon Lambeth David Lambeth T EE Jennings and Marion Dison, all nephews of the deceased.
The Empty Stocking Fund has gathered more than a thousand toys including nearly 400 dolls from Mrs. M J Wrenn to ensure no child lacks a toy on Christmas morning. Donations continue through the Enterprise fund drive, with a Saturday total of 1029.66 dollars from various groups and individuals including M J Wrenn for dolls and others.
Thomasville report notes the annual Greater University alumni banquet set for Tuesday December 29 at the American Legion. Howell R. Kyser chaired last year’s event in Lexington and, now traveling, H. D. Raper of Lexington leads arrangements with other officials. The program aims to renew ties among former and current students of the three UNC institutions and encourage continued service.
High Point observes a Christmas week with office closings from Wednesday night through Monday morning. City hall and the public library shut for four days including Sunday. Two large toy distributions aid needy children, one at 108 East Commerce Street Tuesday morning and another Friday at the Paramount Theatre funded by The Enterprise Empty Stocking Fund. Downtown stores decked with lights and icicles reflect the season.
A local bond dealer notes a rapid rise in High Point city bonds with non-callable issues trading around 104 and callable ones near 102. Past activity shows offerings in May 1983 at 87% and 87, with investors seeking higher quotes as buyers consider bonds tied to the hydro electric project on the Yadkin river.
Chief of Police W G Friddle urged motorists and pedestrians to take every precaution during severe sleet and ice. He noted years of records show accidents drop when conditions are hazardous if people behave safely and accompany children in business areas during holidays. He advised pedestrians to cross at officer stations and walk with green lights and stressed the city’s record of low fatalities.
Plans are advancing for the annual Dancing Masters of North Carolina convention at the Sheraton hotel December 28 29 30 host Mrs W E Davis announced. The program shifts the dance floor show from Monday to Tuesday with a 730 banquet and 930 1130 shows featuring Duke Barron and his orchestra. Notable speakers include J F Abell Eurica Ransome Fran Scanlan Alexis Kerenoff and Jasqueline Dorming. Jack Juveneau and Jean Rein will also attend and perform. Registration opens Sunday with daily classes and a Wednesday evening revue at the high school auditorium featuring 16 minute numbers and acts from several local studios.
Cadossa New York man C W Mason was injured slightly about the face at 9 30 p m when he walked in front of an automobile operated by J J McMurry Jr distributor for Gulf Refining in front of Hoffmans Drug Store East Green street He had come to attend his son in law s funeral and was to leave for New York state Ambulance took him to Burrus Memorial hospital for a cut temple and he was later dismissed to relatives
A police officer found a pair of men’s gloves on the sidewalk in the 100 block of South Main Street yesterday afternoon and placed them at headquarters. Owners may claim them by giving an exact description of the gloves.
The payoff to depositors of the defunct Commercial National Bank depends on talks by Peoples National Bank of Charlottesville to settle debts with bank debtors. RFC loans totaling about 292000 have been partly repaid, leaving 232000. Receiver John D. Biggs says a dividend around mid next year is likely if negotiations succeed, with a predicted final payment of at least 85 cents on the dollar.
Raleigh reports indicate Senator Gold and Representative Pickens of High Point are expected to receive key chairmanships in the next General Assembly. Gold may head a judiciary panel, with Pickens also positioned for a top slot as the assembly shapes committee leadership. Names connected include Hall Johnson and Ed G Flannagan as possible Senate appointees for inauguration ceremonies.
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