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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
3
The English M P church announces a Christmas entertainment tomorrow at 7:30. The program features recitations songs and stories by the children. A Christmas tree and treat will follow the program and the public is invited.
The First Christian Church at West Green and Tryon streets will present a special Christmas program Friday night at 7 00. A tree will be provided for those who wish to receive presents and the public is invited to attend.
Elmer D. Yost secretary of Guilford County Taxpayers Association writes Governor Ehringhaus praising the sales tax as a relief plan for real estate. The letter notes growing popularity, calls for cooperation, and signals plans for further tax economy discussion and a January meeting.
North Carolina urged residents to buy Christmas gifts made or processed in the state. The Department of Conservation and Development cited benefits for local industries, payrolls, and unique regional advertising. Suggested items include shirts, hosiery, pajamas, linens, toys, baskets, furniture, candy, and galax leaves across men women and children categories.
Dr W A Lambeth spoke to the Rotary Club of High Point noting Bethlehem’s significance today versus 1833 years ago when Mary and Joseph found no hospitality. A grotto built by Constantine in A D 10 commemorates the birthplace of the Savior. Members read a greeting from Staffordshire Rotary clubs.
Funeral rites conducted for Elder P. Wesley Williard at Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist church drew a large crowd. Elder R H Pittman of Virginia led the service with pastors J W Fagg and J M Hilliard assisting. Interment was in the church cemetery after songs and prayers.
At a regular luncheon at the Sheraton yesterday the High Point Monarch club announced installation of new officers on January 3. A. H. Holton will be president, N. J. Garner first vice president, V. Kester second vice president, Joseph Snider secretary, W. D. Lemons assistant secretary, and S. P. Keziah sergeant at arms. No meeting will be held next week. Hubert Bryant presided.
The Sechrest Transfer Company of Orangeburg petitions the railroad commission to establish a motor freight service between Charleston and Columbia. A public hearing on the petition is set for January 16.
New York Dec 21 Jesse L Livermore the famed Wall Street operator known as the boy plunger was found safe at his home after an absence of about 24 hours He woke in a midtown hotel and said he had been with friends remaining mind blank since leaving his office Tuesday afternoon Police and Justice department agents reported he claimed to be in good health and distraught on return The mystery surrounding his disappearance persisted with conflicting hotel and taxi accounts
O C Chidester files a municipal court suit seeking 5600 in damages from Marvin E Doub George and Wendell Prim for a December 7 automobile collision. Chidester claims 600 for auto damage and 5000 for personal damages due to alleged negligence.
Chicago reports butter at 8,402 units steady. eggs 4,991 units easy with extra firsts at 1834 and graded firsts 16 1/2 cents. Current receipts 15%.
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