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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
12
Streets thronged as last minute shoppers flood stores and churches host festive services. Santa Claus visits planned with toys from Firemen's toy repair drive and Empty Stocking Fund aiding hundreds. Mild weather expected for a pleasant Christmas.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Piedmont Building and Loan Association will be held at 7 30 P M on January 21 1935 in the Association office to elect a Board of Directors for the year, receive the Secretary's annual report, and address other business. Secretary W C Idol. 12-24-31 1-7 14
Commander A C Ingram of the High Point VFW post 619 urges all veterans to participate in a nationwide bonus poll to gauge support for immediate payment of the gov ernment debt to soldiers totaling 2.2 billion dollars. The VFW, with the American Legion, argues rapid payment would aid about 3.5 million veterans and 12 million people. Coupons appear in todays Enterprise and should be mailed promptly.
The Enterprise will not publish tomorrow for Christmas Day. today’s edition was published early. A Moravian Putz depicting the Bible Christmas story is on display near Salem Square in Winston-Salem. The exhibit remains open for several days with a small admission.
A Christmas schedule notes a midnight service at St. Marys Episcopal Church starting 11 30 tonight with Holy Communion and special choir music. The annual event continues with a Christmas morning service at 10 30 featuring Holy Communion and a sermon.
Three men were arrested for operating automobiles while intoxicated. John F. Hiatt of Thomasville, J. W. Norman a Black resident of 138 Thurston Street, and Jessie Smith of Liberty were taken into custody. The weekend saw a surge of public drunkenness arrests, with over twenty cases recorded Saturday night and Sunday.
The fire department expressed appreciation today to Redwine and Maynard Hard for their support. Their names were unintentionally omitted from yesterday’s contributor list.
Fire Chief E K Ingram warned residents to guard against fires caused by Christmas decorations. He urged using qualified electricians for wiring and reliable equipment, keeping trees away from heat sources, and avoiding smoking near decorations to prevent home fires.
The Empty Stocking Fund reports receipts of 1418.88 with 16.43 carryover from 1933 and 1416.17 spent to provide baskets for 1500 families. Donors include Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, American Legion posts, churches, unions, and individuals. final balance 2.71 to start next year.
The Drum and Bogie Corps of the local American Legion post held a Christmas party for Walkathon contestants. Harry Polly Synder served as MC and each corps member greeted the audience. Hie Williams of Buffalo New York, an overseas veteran, was awarded membership in the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion.
About 60,000 drug stores operate in the country and fill roughly 180 million prescriptions each year, reflecting a large medical supply network and ongoing pharmaceutical access.
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