Hearing on Cotton Hosiery Duty Increase Set
Washington Bureau of High Point Enterprise reports a public hearing to decide on raising import duties on cotton hosiery mills will be held in Washington on January 26, 1937. American manufacturers claim Japanese imports unfairly undercut U S prices due to low duties, with extension granted from January 12 to allow fuller preparation. The Tariff Commission will hear from domestic firms importers and others, then forward recommendations to President Roosevelt who may raise or cut the duty by up to fifty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau
High Point Enterprise
Washington, D. C
Washington
Federal Tariff Commisson Oon
United States
Japan
Tariff Commission
Roosevelt
Danville Man John H Lambeth Dies After Illness
John H. Lambeth died at his Danville home after a three week illness. A Randolph County native, he lived in Danville ten years. Survived by widow formerly Eddie Williams, two daughters Mary Faison and Jeanette, his mother Mrs. B. S. Lambeth of Thomasville, four sisters and four brothers. Funeral from Mosely Memorial Church Sunday at 2 PM with interment in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lambeth
Danville
Randolph County
Eddie Williams
Mary Faison
Jeanette
B. S. Lambeth
Thomasville
E. T. Jones
Edgar Wohlford
Charlotte
Charles Allen
Wadesboro
Archie Everheart
Ben
Carl
High Point
Sidney Zee
George
Dan
Mosely Memorial Church
Fortune Revealed in Lambeth Lock Box Estate In Greensboro
In Greensboro a substantial fortune of stock and bonds plus 825 in gold and over 7400 in currency was found in the late Robert L Lambeths lock box at Security National Bank. Officials say estate value likely exceeds prior half‑million estimate. Widow Esther Lambeth to receive currency. inventory lists numerous corporate shares and bonds including General Motors United States Steel Coca Cola and American Tobacco among others. An official appraisal will occur when Wachovia Bank and Trust handles executor duties. Income from the estate goes to Lambeths immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Robert L. Lambeth
Security National Bank
C. C. McLean
Guilford
Lambeth
Esther W. Lambeth
General Motors
United States Steel
Wesson Oil and Snowdrift Company
American Can Company
The
Lambert Company
Lignett and Myers Tobacco Company
Iso
Coca-Cola Company
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
North State Telephone Company
North Carolina World War Veterans Loan
Myers-Green Furnishing Company
Bank of Thomasville
North Carolina
Southeastern Express Company
Capital
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Gilmer’s Incorporated
American Tobacco Company
Thomasville Furniture Company
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Mission Corporation
P. Lorillard Corporation
North Carolina Railroad
American Cyanimid Company
Standard Oil Capital
United Corporation
Columbia Oil and Gasoline Corporation
Capital Stock
Middle States Petroleum Corporation
Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation
Montgomery Ward and Company
Studebaker Corporation
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lambeth Family
Farriss Bible Class to Memorialize Members Sunday
The Farriss Bible class of First Baptist church will hold a Memorial Day service Sunday. Those members who have died in the past 29 years will be memorialized in a brief program. The class, named for the late J. J. Farriss, began in November 1907. Relatives of former members are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farriss
First Baptist Church
J. J. Farriss
Christian Science Sunday Services At Main Street Church
Christian Science lesson-sermon set for all Christ, Scientist churches this Sunday with services at 11 o clock. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with reading room open as usual at 309 1 2 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Baptist Green Street Morning Sermon and Evening Programs
Pastor C. N. Royal will preach on Past and Future at the morning service. Evening service will mark Students night with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Baptist training union at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Royal
Baptist Training Union
Those Wise Men From the East Sermon at Emanuel Lutheran
The Lutheran Emmanuel church schedules an 11 o'clock sermon titled Those Wise Men From the East. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m with no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel
Package Opener Invented Here
Washington D C Dec. 26 A package or carton opener patent granted to James P Bolt of High Point after filing June 26 1936. The invention combines a stiff plate inside a sealed package with a pull loop to extract the plate and open the end, the plate shaped to match the package and a cord forming the loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Holt
Washington, D. C
James P. Bolt
High Point
Bolt
The
Patent Office
Duke Welborn Reports Robbery at Redding Apartments
Rambling reporter Duke Welborn told police yesterday that he was robbed of 15 dollars in two bills at the Redding apartments, with the money taken from his pockets while he slept on Christmas Eve night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Welborn
Redding Apartments
Two Injured In Christmas Eve Car Collision
Mrs. John Bame of route 1 High Point and Mrs. Sarah Coletrane of Julian were painfully but not seriously injured around 11 o'clock on Christmas Eve when automobiles they rode in collided at North Main and Richardson streets. They were taken by Sechrest's ambulance to Burrus Memorial hospital. Guy Vaughan Jr of Spartanburg SC was charged by police with reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bame
High Point
Sarah Coletrane
Julian
North Main
Richardson
Sechrest
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Guy Vaughan, Jr
Spartanburg
S. C
Three Unlisted Attend Wesley Memorial Service
In addition to the listed participants, three others joined the candle light service at Wesley Memorial church on Wednesday night Miss Catherine Mann Miss Edna May Douglas and John Austin took part alongside the named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Catherine Mann
Edna May Douglas
John Austin
Albert A. Fouts dies at 60 in Thomasville after long illness
Albert A. Fouts 60, of near Thomasville, died after an extended illness. He was son of Erastus and Augusta Grimes Fouts and long active in local business. Surviving are widow Etta Clinard, son Arthur Fouts, and nephew Joe Stone. Funeral Sunday 3:30 p.m. at Fairview church in church cemetery. Rev. J. A. Palmer and Rev. W. R. Jenkins officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Fouts
Thomasville
Erastus and
Augusta Grimes Fouts
Etta Clinard
Arthur Fouts
Joe Stone
Feast of St. John at St. Mary’s Episcopal
Episcopal St Marys invites parishioners to Holy Communion at 8 a m church school at 9 45 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m no Y P L will be held due to the Feast of St John the Apostle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, the Apostle
Y. P
Methodist Wesley Memorial Church Week Schedule
Church services and events listed for Methodist Wesley Memorial. Morning worship at 11:00 with Dr. B. E. H. Blackard preaching on Our Father God. Evening candlelight service at 7:30 discussing What the Cross Can Mean To Us and cross lighting consecration. Youth choir 6:30, supper meeting 6:15 with Miss Helen Clark speaking. Weekly meetings Monday 7:30 Junior Board of Stewards. Wednesday 7:30 prayer with Helen Clark. Friday 7:00 choir rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church School
BE. H. Blackard
Helen Clark
Pastor Plans Dual Sermons and Evening Study
The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. on Christian Assurance for the New Year and at 7 p.m. on The Unseen Helper. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., junior choir at 5:30 p.m., Epworth League at 6:15 p.m., Wednesday prayer service at 7 p.m. on Is Confession Necessary. Regular choir practice Friday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Assurance
Epworth League
Untrodden Way and Foretelling the Future Sermons
The Evangelical and Reformed church announces Sunday morning sermon The Untrodden Way by the pastor. Sunday school at 9 46 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Foretelling the Future. Christian Endeavor not meeting at 6 30 p m. Public welcome to all services.
Mrs J A Caudle Dies After Brief Illness in City
Elizabeth Caudle 40 wife of J Rufus Caudle of 1807 Ogden street died at a local hospital Thursday evening after a short illness. Born in Randolph county April 21 1896 she moved to High Point ten years ago and worked at Pickett Cotton mill. Survived by husband two daughters Rosetta Hammett Magdalene Key three brothers Addison Sam William Presnell. Funeral Saturday at 2 from the residence with Rev O L Ruth Pilgrim Holiness church and Frank Byerly Salvation Army. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Caudle
J. Rufus Caudle
Ogden Street
Randolph County
Alex and
Martha Wright Presnell
High Point
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Frank Byerly
Salvation Army
Oakwood Cemetery
Tragic Kerosene Fire Claims Five Year Old Curtis Brady
Curtis Lee Brady died from burns after pouring kerosene on a live fire in his Highland home. His brother Harvey Allen is critically burned. the mother had left children briefly to fetch water. Curtis was born May 23, 1931 in Rowan County. funeral held at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. D. H. Lowder and Rev. Eli Eagle officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Lee Brady
Rowan County
Curtis Lee
Harvey Allen Brady
Gold Hill
Clifford
Harvey
D. C. Brady
A. F. Holshouser
Route 1
Corinth Baptist Church
D. H. Lowder
Eli Eagle
Rockwell Baptist Church
Jack
Marvin Kester
George
Joe Ketchie
Methodist Protestant First Sunday Services Schedule
The Methodist Protestant church announces Sunday schedule with a morning 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon titled The Year Round Christian by the pastor. An evening service on Facing Life s Tragedies is planned along with a junior church at 11 a m and Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Welch Memorial Church Services Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m delivered by Pastor Dr J D Williams A prayer service is held Wednesday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Memorial
J. D. Williams
Pastors Message And Evening C E Meetings
Tomorrow morning at worship the pastor Miss Clara I Cox will give a message on The Man tle of Elijah. Tomorrow night the three C E societies meet at 6 30 oclock with the Senior group led by the pastor on The eee Christian and the tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara I. Cox
Elijah
C. E
Eee Christian
Tate
Moorefield Dies After Weeklong Illness at 80
Wesley Moorefield 80 father of H A and L B Moorefield of this city died at his Walnut Cove home after a week with pneumonia. Lifelong Stokes county resident, longtime mercantile business and farming man. Funeral at 1 30 Sunday at Northview Primitive Baptist church Danbury with interment in church cemetery. Born November 11, 1856, long-time resident of Sandy Ridge and Danbury. Survived by eight daughters including J D Franks and E H Carter and three sons H A L B Moorefield and L E Moorefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Moorefield
H. A
L. B. Moorefield
Walnut Cove
Sandy Ridge
Danbury
Stokes County
Northview
Moorefield
J. D. Franks
Altamahan
E. H. Carter
Danville
Joseph Chambers
Augusta
Johnny Kress
Chicago
D. C. Taylor
King
J. B. Gwyn
Charles A. Adams
Ray E. Dilley
Greensboro
H. A. and
High Point
L. E. Moorefield
Stoneville
Explosion at Asheville fireworks store probe continues
In Asheville a Christmas Eve blast at a three story fireworks shop left two dead and ten hurt. A coroner's jury could not determine the cause and urged a grand jury review. Witnesses suggested heat from a charcoal stove ignited firecrackers and rockets. the blast shattered nearby windows. Maud Stepp Lawrence Stepp and Francis Corn died. clerk Dave Moneyham and nine others were treated for burns and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Maud Stepp
Lawrence
Francis Corn
Dave Moneyham
Law aims to halt pollution of streams by industry
Washington Dec 26 Senator Lonergan Democrat Conn drafted legislation to halt pollution of streams by sewage and waste from industrial plants. He authored a similar measure that failed to pass in the last congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lonergan
D-Conn
Transport reflated Chanmong in Chinwangtao harbor
The United States naval transport Chanmong, which ran aground in Chinwangtao harbor last week, was refloated today near Tientsin China. The salvage operation freed the vessel and restored it to navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
China
Chanmong
Chinwangtao
Sunday School Year End Lesson Urges Faithful Reflection
The article offers a year end devotional urging readers to count blessings, endure trials with faith, and commit to a more active church life in the coming year. It emphasizes relying on God, shining as light, helping neighbors, following Jesus’ example, and spreading the Gospel in 1937. It ends with wishes for prosperity, happiness, and closer fellowship with Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Church
Kingdom of God
Jesus Christ
Mrs L B Neal Fatally Injured In Highway Wreck
Mrs L B Neal of Statesville area and her son Charles 13 of Newton were fatally injured when their car was struck by a vehicle entering the Salisbury highway from a side road two miles east of Statesville. Jim Foote, a Negro, held in Iredell jail as the other driver. Neal son Roger 16 and Ralph 16 were seriously hurt. Allene 7 and Briggs 19 also injured. Funeral rites expected Sunday at Walnut Cove Baptist church with Belew Creek interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Neal
Florence Neal
Charles
Newton
Statesville
Greensboro
Neal
Salisbury
Jim Foote
Iredell County
Roger
Ralph
Allene
Walnut Cove Baptist Church
Belew Creek
Traffic Violations Report Highlights Recent Charges
Police in the past 36 hours charged three with drunken driving six with reckless driving seven with speeding and two with driving automobiles without a state permit. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Children Share Christmas Treats At Community Party
A throng of children at the Paramount theater enjoyed a morning party funded by the Empty Stocking Fund. They received pies and oranges, clapped at a two hour Salvation Army program, and laughed at ventriloquism and tricks by A. Coke Cecil. Holt McPherson spoke for fund contributors and the show ended with Harold Lloyd's The Milky Way. Scouts distributed the treats at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
D ‘Camatian
East Gate
Robert M. Cowan
Salvation Army
A. Coke Cecil
Holt McPherson
Enterprise
Harold Lloyd
B. W. Hackney
Mrs Ross Wins Christmas Prize in Asheboro
The Asheboro Woman's Club awarded a $5 prize for best decorated home to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ross of Worth Street. Sunset and Worth Streets were named most attractively decorated, with Greystone Terrace praised. Honorable mentions included Mrs. Charles McCrary, Mrs. Dan Burns, and the Bossong residence for festive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Women’s Club
J. D. Ross
Worth Street
Sunset
Worth Streets
Greystone Terrace
Charles McCrary
Dan Burns
Charles Bossong
Unusual Christmas Eve Service Planned at Wesley Memorial
Dr. BE H Blackard leads a Sunday evening service on December 27 at 7 30 at Wesley Memorial with a cross centered theme and a dramatic musical touch by Watchman and Traveller in costume. Candles and white candelabra create a worshipful setting as the choir and congregation sing familiar hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial
BE. H. Blackard
J. Gurney Briggs
Death notices for Julian Beckel in Friedberg church area
Friends of Mrs. R. mourn the death of her father Julian Beckel who died at home in Friedberg Davidson county after a two week stroke. He was about 79. Surviving are wife Mra, daughter Mrs. Wilson and others including grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday at Friedberg church with Rev Sam T and Rev E A Holton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedberg Church
Sam T
E. A. Holton
Herbert Johnson
Lem
Gardner in J Asheville dented death of Hull 49
A fatal injury occurred in Asheville when Hull aged 49 was fatally injured in a dent accident. The incident involved Gardner in J and details describe life threatening damage and subsequent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Jasheville
Hull
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