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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

7

Publication summonses threaten tax lien foreclosures in Guilford

Several Guilford County actions warn defendants J B Hedgecock Neal R Smith and Hernon Jackson to appear in the Superior Court within thirty days after January 18 1932 to answer or demur to complaints seeking foreclosures tax liens and related relief.

Northart Guilford County Guldtera Cnet High Point Oar Drewry Juinnie C. Drewry Guilford Guilford Seteseaee Greensboro North Carolina Plant Ee Court Bupetor Comm J. B. Hedgecock Andercial National Bank Neal R. Smith Superior County Cc. Lambeth Superior Court Orth Ullford County Arman Jackson Hernon Jackson Court of Guilfor County Pores Y Ps Bupesioe Feu

Annual stockholders meeting notice for Commercial National Bank

The annual meeting of the stockholders of Commercial National Bank High Point North Carolina will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 12 1932 at 10 a m for the election of Directors and other business as may come before the meeting. Respectfully Cc H Marriner.

Commercial National Bank High Point N. C Cc. H. Marriner

Local man shot during street quarrel in Greensboro

Ed Parker, 28, remained in critical condition at L Richardson Memorial Hospital Greensboro with a shotgun wound to the right shoulder. Jule Mitchell, 20, of near Greensboro, was jailed in Greensboro on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after admitting the shooting during a car game quarrel. Mitchell, held without bond, said Parker drew a pistol and threatened to shoot. Parker was shot in the back. Allan Walker and Lee Russell were detained as witnesses.

Ed Parker L. Richardson Memorail Greensboro Jule Mitchell Parker Mitchell Lexington Bond Allan Walker Elm Street Hanes Walker Lée Russell

Ellis Store Robbed. Coat and Dress Stolen

Thieves broke into the John T. Ellis store at 717 South Main around 3 this morning and took a coat and a dress. Three white youths were detained then released after investigation. It is the second break‑in in two months. fingerprints exist but no clues yet.

John T. Ellis South Main Street

Charlestown Trust Company Fails to Open in Boston

Boston December 21 The Charlestown Trust Company failed to open for business this morning. Its December 31 1930 statement shows total deposits of 3 436 388 and indicates a bank failure amid the period of widespread closures.

Boston Charlestown Trust Company

Chamber listing High Point plants prove soundness of industry

The Chamber of Commerce notes High Point hosts 31 furniture factories and 20 hosiery mills with additional manufacturing plants employing about 20 percent of the 40,000 residents. Firms include High Point Cotton Batting Co, High Point Refrigerator Co, Consolidated Veneer and Panel Co, Perry Plywood Corp, Peerless Veneer Co, Logan Porter Mirror Co, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co, Stehli Silk Corp, Hillcrest Silk Co, P A Thomas Car Works, and Carolina Cotton Batting Co among others, reflecting diverse output from cabinetry to glass, wood products, and textiles.

High Point High Point Cotton Batting Co A. Morris Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co L. H. Mancock E. T. Stille and Co J. H. Kalte Carolina Casket Co B. L. Au. Heer J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Co Jos W D. Cox Dickson Wood Carving Co F. F. Dickson McEwen Lumber Co W. B. McEwen General Hardwood Foreigh Woods Peerless Flooring Corp J. A. Johnson Snow Lumber Co Parker Hillcrest Silk Co W. L. Sprye Stehli Silk Corporation W. G. Reich High Point Art Glass and Decorating Co A. W. Klemme Mer Art Glass P. A. Thomas Car Works P. A. Thomas Carolina Cotton Batting Co J. A. Holmes Cotton Batting

Securities show new confidence on stock market

New York traders opened the holiday week with renewed confidence after late week gains. Stocks dipped briefly but recovered with small advances as bond buying picked up. Large names including Hershey, Southern Pacific, Bethlehem Steel, U S Steel, and American Telephone moved with mixed early losses and gains. Brokers noted cautious, selective buying amid uncertain Washington and overseas developments.

New York New York Central Santa Fe Hershey Chocolate Southern Pacific Bethlehem Steel Chesapeake and Ohio International Harvester Consolidated Gas Public Service of N. J General Electric Dupont Corn Producta U. S. Steel American Telephone Standard of N. J Texas Corp Washington

Henry L. Stevens to Broadcast Christmas Greeting

Henry L. Stevens Jr of War Saw will give a Christmas radio address from WBT Charlotte at 6 p.m. EB 8 on Wednesday December 28. Commander Forest H. Shuford urged local ex service men to listen in to Stevens address.

Henry L. Stevens, Jr Warsaw The America Legion WBT Charlotte Forest H. Shuford Andrew Jackson Legion Steven

Ford Tries To Run Into Shine Parlor

A car left running in a drug store district rolled out of gear and swerved toward a shine parlor, but a shine boy halted the vehicle before it caused damage. No injuries reported. Worth D. Mann cited the incident observed yesterday morning in the city.

West End Worth D. Mann

South Atlantic Weather Update Mostly Fair With Rain Thursday

Mostly fair weather across the South Atlantic states with a spell of rain likely on Thursday or Friday. Temperatures will be moderate in the first and middle part of the period, then turn colder toward the end of the week.

South Atlantic States

Familiar Squirrel Sells For Dollar

Johnny the familiar squirrel was sold for a dollar after a run of leg encounters and shoulder perches with passersby. Miss Daisy Lee Boyles notes the animal’s anti social habit and a man tried to profit by selling it to another before two others intervened.

Johnny Squirrel Daisy Lee Boyles

Cotton Opens Steady as Holiday Lulls Trade in New Orleans

N O Cotton reports a steady start with Liverpool cables weaker. Prices slip after opening, December 6.18 January 6.37 March 6.55, down 3 to 4 points from Saturday. Trading moderates ahead of Christmas holidays. Census shows 15,858,405 running bales as of December 15. 334,954 bales in last period.

New Orleans Liverpool Census Bureau

Junior Patrol Meeting Honors City School Helpers

Seventy members of the School Boy Patrol from white city schools met in City Hall courtroom last Thursday. Mayor Grayson. Dr. Hiatt. Logan Porter. and D H Lasely praised the boys for guarding street crossings and aiding smaller children. Patrol, backed by the Carolina Motor Club, operates in two states with over 7 000 members and plans a postholiday contest with a Wilmington weekend trip for winners.

C. 8. Grayson H. B. Hiatt Logan Porter D. H. Lasely North South Carolina C. M. Waynick A. P. Samuels Carolina Motor Club Samuels Wilmington Grayson Hiatt Porter

Huge 65 foot Christmas Tree to be Lighted Tomorrow

Adjutant John O Beirne invites all city residents to the lighting of a 65 foot Christmas tree in the chamber of commerce tomorrow at dusk. Wesley Memorial church chimes at 5 30 pm will signal the start with organ music from First Baptist. Mayor Grayson will flip the switch as Santa Claus flies in by airplane and presents are handed to children. in rain the event moves to Wednesday.

John O’. Beirne Salvation Army Chamber of Commerce Wesley Memorial Church First Baptist Church Grayson Santa Claus Adjutant O'Beirne

Damages Sought In $1500 Suit Against Railways

T. B. Hyde seeks $1500 from the Southern Railway Company and the city of High Point in a personal injury and auto damage suit filed after an accident on Ward Street. He claims a hidden trap beside a ditch by the railroad caused his car to slip in, injuring him and his vehicle.

The Southern Railway Company High Point T. B. Hyde Ward Street Mr. Hyde

Virginian Draws Nine Month Term For Alcohol Offenses

A. L. Perdue of Roanoke drawn a three month sentence for operating a car while intoxicated and six months for violating age restrictions in Municipal Court. His car was ordered confiscated and sold. The docket reflected weekend disorder and various penalties for alcohol and related offenses, with 16 fines and costs levied.

A. L. Perdue Virginia Perdue Roanoke Lewis EB. Teague L. J James B. Love Stewart Bowers Addie Odom G. C. Garber W. C. Tunnage J. Hiatt Lester Robbins Harry Holder Concherty Coteeneeea Newton Margaret Safriet W. D. Brown Rawdon Joe Poole Woodrow Groce T. R. Evans R. Mamon Wiliam Mack Arthur Cotton

Perfect Attendance Planned for A B Club Luncheon

The Ideal American Business Club will hold a weekly luncheon at High Point Country Club to celebrate perfect attendance. Mike Boyce chairs the arrangements as the committee strives to have every member present at the Tuesday meeting.

A. B. Club Ideal American Business Club High Point Country Club Mike Boyce

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