Mrs Harper silent after shooting at Guilford home
Mrs. Terry H. Harper, widow of the man charged in the Holton shooting, remained silent at Guilford General Hospital. Harper and his attorney Thomas J. Gold held third defense talks, while Harper’s wife visited the Harper residence for clothing items before returning to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry H. Harper
Charles C. Holton
Harper Home
Enterprise
Guilford General Hospital
Harper
Gold
Christmas Help Reaches 740 Families in High Point
The Empty Stocking Fund and local agencies provided Christmas boxes and cash totaling 3268.93 to 203 subscribers. 679 boxes were distributed through the welfare board Salvation Army churches and family networks, aiding 740 families including 43 children in state institutions. The drive saw strong community support with substantial volunteer effort and vehicle assistance for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
W. ©. Hammond
Board of Public Welfare
Samarcand
Jackson Training School
Caswell Training School
Fast Carolina Training School
Welfare Board
Salvation Army
Mrs Annie K Shankle Will Be Buried Today
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Kate Shankle aged 23 who died Friday at noon after a brief illness will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m at Lebanon Methodist Protestant church. Rev Clay Madison will conduct and interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kate Shankle
Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church
Clay Madison
Oakwood Cemetery
Cox Predicts Better Business In New Year
Commercial National Bank reports eight percent earnings over six months totaling eighty thousand dollars. President J Elwood Cox expects a four percent dividend January 1 and sees improving conditions for banks and business in 1932, noting no foreign bond holdings and reliance on liberty and North Carolina bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
Commercial National Bank
North Carolina
Cox
Central Friends Invite Attendance and Evening Talks
Central Friends church calls full attendance for Sunday services with 9 45 Sunday school led by Horace Haworth. Rev Tom A Sykes will address children on A Check the Bank Can not Cash and adults on After Christmas What in the morning and The New Year and the Coming Revolution in the evening. Supper program is set for Wednesday at 6 45 for annual student night with youth guests. Choir rehearsals resume Thursday at 7 30 and youth devotional and creme activities meet Friday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Horace Haworth
Tom A. Sykes
MD. Sykes
Will Hold Services For James A. Wright
Funeral services for James A. Wright aged 63 will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Primitive Baptist church in Mechanicsville. He died at his home 608 South Hamilton Street after a brief illness, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wright
South
Hamilton Street
Primitive Baptist Church
Mechanicsville
High Point's New Year To Inherit Many Problems
The 1931 outlook for High Point includes efforts to reroute highway 10, fund a $75,000 bond for High Point College, maintain fair rail rates, form a mutual workers compensation company, and carry out mayor Grayson’s reforestation program. The year also saw a new city charter, a mayoral election, council shakeup, budget refinancing, and a spike in tragedies including several deaths and a church misappropriation confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Sweeto Sivuru IB Elie Point
High Point College
North Carolina
Mutual Company
C. A. Grayson
Dr. C. 8. Grayson
Ecity Council
R. T. Amos
J. Ed Millis
E. Leroy Briggs
John 8. Pickett
J. Paul Williamson
Glenn Ward
Robert H. Sechrest
R. K. Young
New York
8. L. Davis
West Point Avenue
T. Y. Hamilton
J. D. Barnette
Green Street
Chronological Year in City Records Highlights
A year in High Point notes key events by month. Guilford medical society led by Dr. H. B. Hiatt. city hall and school board reshuffles. construction contracts, firings, openings, and a fire at the armory. legislative moves, charters, sales of plants, and civic milestones including a large 1920s style public works agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hiatt
Guilford Medical Society
Country Club
A. Coke Cecil
J. W. Hedrick
Jack Dempsey
Harry Raymond
R. K. Stewart and Son
Max Schmeling
Homer Wheeler
Burrus
J. W. Clinard
W. C. Idol
R. R. Ragan
Ford Ecker
Ryland
Knox
J. Ed Millis
C. F. Tomlinson
Greater
University of North Carolina
Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Pat Murphy
John Carter
Chuck Collins
Grayson
Lefty Young
Raleigh
H. A. Moffitt
Earl Phillips
Tom Sykes
C. H. Nabers
Vienna
State Board of Health
Lewis E. Teague
Blair Park
Adams-Millis Corporation
Uncle Sam
County Democrats Aim to Set House in Order in High Point
In High Point the county Democratic scene centers on one announced candidate for county commissioner while state and federal race plans loom. Dr. J. T. Burrus seeks re election to the state senate as Thomas Turner and Capus Waynick weigh bids for lower house or Congress. Local leaders hope for balanced rural and urban representation and avoid early party strife until a clearer field emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Burrus
State Senate
Thomas Turner
General Assembly
Capus M. Waynick
Congress
Waynick
High Point
Maxwell
Cameron Morrison
Guilford
Greensboro
Pary
Negro Woman Falls From Auto on Tryon Street
Oscar Hampton reports taking precautions after his car door opened last night about 7:45. Hampton's wife fell from the auto on Tryon street and was taken by Yow's ambulance to High Point hospital. Doctors say injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hampton
Hampton
Tryon Street
Yow
High Point Hospital
Two Permits Granted In City For Homes And Garage
J N Bready of Emery wood West receives a permit to build a two story house on Florham street with seven rooms and a garage at an estimated cost of 8000. R E Shelton is the contractor. G W King is granted a permit to erect a one story structure to be used as a garage and servants room on Tabor street costing about 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florham Street
Emerywood West
J. N. Bready
A. B. Horney
R. E. Shelton
G. W. King
Tabor Street
Q. W. McCauley
Flint Street
McCauley
Christ
Roy Smart Promoted And Transferred To Charlotte
Roy L. Smart, longtime Publix Kincey theater manager here, has been promoted to district manager and will relocate to Charlotte to take over duties January 4. He will supervise theaters in Charlotte, Concord, Salisbury, Henderson NC, plus Columbia and Spartanburg SC and other cities, while spending much time traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Smart
Publix-Kincey
Mr. Smart
Charlotte
Hugh J. Smart
Spartansburg
8. C
Smart
Publix-Kincey Company
West Palm Beach
Fla
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant’s Association
American Legion
Boy Scout Work
Kiwani Club
Lawrence Matton
Publix Theater Corporation
South
Hugh Smart
Publix- Kincey Company
Salvation Army Helps Families with Christmas Baskets
About 80 families under the Salvation Army post received substantial Christmas food baskets on Christmas day. Some 700 children and others received fruit and candy, coal was sent to needy families, and War Cry issues were distributed to hospitals and a jail. A Christmas party at the Salvation Army hall drew a large crowd of children with Santa and performances. Despite a smaller income, the Army aided more families than ever, coordinating with the board of welfare to avoid duplications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
John O'Beirne
Highpoint Hospital
Guilford General Hospital
Burrus Clinic
City
Salvation Army Hall
Santa Claus
Army
Board of Welfare
Mrs Chas Lee Smith Dies in California After Illness
Mrs. Chas Lee Smith wife of Raleigh physician Dr Charles Lee Smith died in San Francisco after about ten days illness while wintering in California. She was born in Raleigh daughter of W C and Lizzie Jones and lived on North Main Street. Survived by husband three sons a daughter sister Mrs Beavans brother R F Jones and sister of the late W C Jones. Body to arrive Raleigh Wednesday night funeral arrangements pending. Dr Smith former Mercer president now Edwards and Broughton Printing president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Beavans
Charles Lee Smith
San Francisco
Calif
Raleigh
Beavans
R. F. Jones
W. C. Jones
Dr. Smith
Mercer University
Macon
Edwards and Broughton Printing Company
Cantata Directed by Arthur Fidler at Main Street Church
The Junior Choir of South Main Street Methodist Episcopal church will present The Chimes of Christmas by Holton tonight at 7 30 o clock. Arthur E. Fidler directs the performance and is praised for shaping a beautiful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
South Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Arthur E. Fidler
Farmers Speak at Both Services in First Methodist Protestant
Rev. R S Farmer delivers morning sermon The Gifts That Christ Brought at First Methodist Protestant church corner North Main and Richardson streets. Evening service features Two Things Required as part of the One-Twos Three-Four-Five series with Old hymns and choir pieces. Church invites nonmembers in High Point. Young People meet at 6 30 to study What Has Jesus Meant For Mankind. Senior society meets Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Protestant Church
North Main and
Richardson Streets
R. S. Farmer
Anne Robbins
Nevin
Farmer
Stebbins
Jesus
Bartlett
J. H. Allred
Handel
High Point
At Least One Girl Believes In Santa
Lucy Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Shaw of 211 Centennial avenue believes in Santa Claus. Last Christmas Santa brought Lucy a puppy not a toy but a real live dog. This Christmas Santa brought Lucy s puppy puppy. Both mother and pup are doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Shaw
W. E. Shaw
Centennial Avenue
Santa Claus
Lucy
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Harpers
Mrs. Harper
Paul Ingle
J. Brooks Reitzel
W. D. Brooks
Frank J. Sizemore
Colored Relief Committee
Hammond
Horney
W. F. Pleming
Southern Furniture Exposition
Ogre
Datton
Annie K. Shankle
American Business Club
O. Arthur Kirkman
Alpha Kappa
Psi, Commerce Fraternity
Tilden Brothers
M. J. Crowder
S. L. Davis
Dan Boone
Cotton Mather
N. C
Sidney L. Alderman
Leicester
England
Kiwanis
Dick White
John C. Abels
Ray Perdue
Taylorsville
Broomfield
D. W Allen
St. Mary’s
C. F. Long
Hoover
Mark Hopkins
Southern
L. Davis
Teel Williams
Williams-Norris
Hillcrest
Stehli Mills
Charles O. Holton
T. H. Harper
Latin
Roy Smart
Publix
Kincey Theaters
Chas. Lee Smith
California
Arthur Fidler
Main Street
Santa
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