Business Men Predict Brighter Outook For The New Year
Local merchants and bankers forecast a gradual recovery from 1930 lows with spring reopening boosting activity. Prominent figures like W C Idol J Elwood Cox Willis Johnson R T Amos and others see improving demand, rising purchases, and cautious optimism for 1931 and 1932 despite past downturns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
J. Elwood Cox
Commercial National Bank
Willis Johnson
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
R. T. Amos
Amos Hosiery Mills
J. E. Kirkman
Giant
Furniture Company
D. A. Dowdy
Fred N. Tate
Continental Furniture Company
S. C. Clark
Last Rites and Interment Held for Mrs Huffman
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. W. P. Huffman at Emmanuel Lutheran church after her death from a stroke. She was widow of W. P. Huffman, former Hickory postmaster and merchant, and mother to a large, prominent family active in business and church work. Pallbearers and church members attended, with services continuing in Hickory for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Huffman
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Samuel W. Hahn
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Winston-Salem
Hickory
Cleveland
Huffman
Lutheran Church
Arthur Huffman
First Lutheran Church
Knoxville
Tenn
Salisbury
State General Assembly
G. W. Stroupe
R. L. Conrad
J. A. Sloop
B. S. Staley
R. T. Setzer
C. Schultheiss
Charles Miller
Capt
Capt. J. P. Myers
Eight Die in Winston-Salem Drought of Alcohol and Accidents
Eight people died in Winston-Salem on December 27 from denatured alcohol poisonings, automobile crashes, a train accident, and scalding. Victims include Sam Rolerson Ethel Freeman Bud Casey James Crump Mrs. C. J. Fleming James Lee and Brooks Caldwell. Rebecca L. Martin age 14 months died from scalding when boiling water spilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Sam Rolerson
Ethel Freeman
Bud Casey
James Crump
C. J. Fleming
James Lee
Brooks Caldwell
Rebecca L. Martin
Samuel L. Martin
Hold Services For Little Farlowe Bay
Funeral services for Richard Jackus Farlowe who died Friday afternoon at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs O B Farlowe 407 Cable street were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home by Rev E L Kirk pastor of Calvary M E church and Miss Clara I Cox pastoress of Springfield Friends church Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery Pallbearers were W M Vanhoy Cc B Solomon Z L Phipps and L M Robbins Flowers were carried by Mrs E P Justice Miss Bertha Mae Solomon Mrs Raymond Evans and Mrs T E Evans
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Richard Jackus Farlowe
Crusaders of Christ to Hold Short Prayer Meeting
The Crusaders of Christ will hold a short prayer meeting today at 2 30 at the Y M C A building. The one hour service includes opening hymn 87 scripture reading by J L Vickers prayers by H T Coffield address by George Crowell testimonies closing hymn 70 and benediction by J F Hart. Public invited.
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Crusaders of Christ
Mr. Clinton
J. L. Vickers
H. T. Coffield
George Crowell
J. F. Hart
Revival Services Begin This Morning
Revival services start at 11 o'clock at the Community chapel on Asheboro street led by Rev. Chas Richardson. Evening meetings follow at 7 30 with special singing. public invited to attend all week.
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Asheboro Street
Chas. Richardson
Business outlook cited amid housing panic and stock lows
A speaker warned of widespread low stocks and a coming buying rebound. He linked residential construction to the market mood and emphasized psychology as a key factor in the downturn, predicting quicker improvement than public expectation.
New Year Plans Highlight Local Church Services
Local churches outline New Year schedules with sermons on The Open Door at First Presbyterian and First Baptist. St Marys Episcopal lists Holy Innocents Day services including Holy Communion and morning prayers. West End and Green Street Baptists announce morning sermons and Acts based evening talks with baptisms and deacon ordination.
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St. Mary's Episcopal
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
North Main Street
Farriss Avenue
West End
Hoyle Love
First Presbyterian Sermon Targets 1930 Theme by Nabers
The First Presbyterian church will feature Dr. Charles Haddon Nabers delivering a Sunday sermon titled Shutting the Gates on 1930. A five minute talk to youth, Three Lessons from the Half of a Candle, follows at the vesper service for young people. All high school and college students are invited. Services do not exceed sixty minutes.
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First Presbyterian
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
New Year Worship At First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church holds a New Year morning service with Rev. W. R. Shaffer preaching on Christ Myself 1931. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m. Y P C E meets at 6 30 p m discussing Things This Year Has Taught Us. Evening service at 7 30 p m features The Sifting. All are invited.
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First Reformed Church
W. R. Shaffer
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Central Friends Church Seeks Attendees for Sunday services
Central Friends Sunday school and Brotherhood class meet at 9:45. Worship services are at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor Tom Alderman Sykes will deliver the message. A children's story will be told in the morning service. All are welcome at Central Friends church.
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Central Friends Central Friends
Brotherhood
Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Rev. G Ray Jordan Pastor
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church announces Rev. G Ray Jordan will serve as pastor. Details of assignment and dates to be announced by church officials.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist
G. Ray Jordan
Emergency Help Hotline At City Hall
City officials urge calls to 2039 to relieve unemployment. The Emergency Committee operates from the basement of City Hall with Mrs. W. E. Price and assistants always available to take calls and coordinate assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acee Ee
City Hall
W. E. Price
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Pulpit Topics
Wesley Memorial Methodist church holds both morning and evening services today. Morning sermon at 11 is What Is Man, and at 7:50 evening the topic is First Class Only. All are invited. church school 9 45 Junior church 11 Epworth League 6 45. Special features include music and sermon topics.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Epworth League
New Year's Sermon Theme at First Methodist Protestant
The First Methodist Protestant church offers a New Year worship with Rev. R. Farmer delivering the morning message This World Without Christ opens the vesper service at six o clock Junior church meets at eleven led by Mesdames S Coe and L R Johnston The evening music features a varied program and Professor E B Stimson at the organ Watch Night observance to continue with an 8 30 Christian Endeavor meeting followed by a 9 30 to 10 30 concert and 10 30 to 11 15 social hour Then 11 15 to 12 05 a devotional hour and brief message on Watch and Pray Public invited to attend all or part of the program
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R. Farmer
Christ
Mesdames
S. Coe
L. R. Johnston
Bibl
Mise Ann Robbins
Nevin
Harker
the Lord
C. L. Gray, Jr
Schaeffer
E. B. Stimson
Christian Endeavor Society
Prison Camp Santa Distributes Gifts on Christmas Day
Captain Bruce Carraway distributed cigars cigarettes and stationery to 19 white and 23 colored prisoners at Sandy Ridge Guilford County prison camp. Local donors gave about 30 dollars to fund the presents given in appreciation for the fine roads they built in the state. He said he could not visit other camps due to lack of funds.
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Santa Claus
Sandy Ridge
Guilford County
Bruce Carraway
Carraway
Out door lighting contest entries delayed closing
Entries for The Enterprise outdoor lighting contest that were to close at noon today will close tomorrow at noon. More than 1,000 San Quen tin prisoners took correspondent courses from the University of California the past school year.
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Enterprise
San Quentin
University of California
Senator Probes Voting In General Election Here Nov 4
Senate campaign funds committee begins inquiry into the November 4 general election in High Point and nearby areas. Officials received letters from Chairman Nye requesting immediate information on absentee ballots and possible irregularities. One official offered to disclose details but asked that his name be withheld for committee use.
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High Point
Senate Campaign Funds Investigating Committee
Nye
Senate Committee
North Carolina
Davidson
Randolph
Senate
Statement on Empty Stocking Fund Aid in High Point
Mrs. W C Hammond executive secretary of the High Point Board of Public Welfare released an itemized report showing 359 families received food baskets and 68 large city families benefited. The fund disbursed 1833.95 for food with 905.07 remaining to aid additional needy residents.
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W. C. Hammond
High Point Board of Public Welfare
Swift and Company
Hutchens Grocery Company
Sanita Market
Rawls
Carolina Container Company
Esses
Davis Milling Company
Clinard Milling
Robertson’s Bakery
Caswell Training School
Jackson
Sss
High Point Enterprise
Garris Showing Signs of Improvement After Stabbing
E W Garris a local filling station operator stabbed by Roy Saunders on Christmas night spent a difficult day but by late last night appeared somewhat better at Guilford General hospital where he remains a patient. Doctors previously counted the chances of recovery as slight but optimism rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Garris
Roy Saunders
Guilford General Hospital
Public Library To Be Closed Thursday
Miss Willie Welch announces the High Point public library will close all day next Thursday for New Year’s Day observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Welch
High Point Public
Soldier Injured in Troy Accident Near Asheboro
Asheboro, Dec 27 Special Sergeant T E Jimenez of Fort Bragg is in a local hospital with probable fatal injuries after a three car crash near Troy Montgomery county. He was to visit his wife’s relatives when his car stalled and a train passed and a cloud of smoke ensued. A second car driven by R A Andrews of Albemarle struck the Jimenez car but caused no damage. A third car believed to be driven by Harry Steed of Asheboro struck Jimenez and rendered him unconscious. He underwent brain clot removal surgery and remains in critical condition. Steed and Andrews may be held as witnesses.
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Asheboro
T. E. Jimenez
Fort Bragg
Troy
Montgomery County
Jimenez
R. A. Andrews
Albemarle
Andrews
Harry Steed
Steed
Coats Cheeses and Jewelry Identified as Stolen Property
1000 identified Salisbury December 27. Coats cheeses and jewelry valued at 700 found at the home of Paul Lippard Concord were identified today as property stolen from the home of T. M. Casey of this city last March.
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Salisbury
Paul Lippard
Concord
T. M. Casey
Argentine Quake Shocks Reported in La Poma
Salta Argentina December 27. A deadly quake left La Poma in ruins on Christmas Eve. Thirty nine killed with six more bodies found today. Thirty five seriously injured and others missing. Ten aftershocks since yesterday noon as residents shelter in tents in a public square.
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Salta
Argentina
la Poma
Lazy Unemployed To Get Chaingang
Wheeling West Virginia officials move unemployed to city chain gang by ten day shifts. Some refuse preferred work, but the lazy ones will take the assignment to labor on the chain gang.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Christmas Doll Tragedy Claims Durham Toddler
In Durham 21 month old Merita Emory clutched her new celluloid doll, warmed it on a stove, and the toy burst into flames. The child suffered fatal injuries and was admitted to a local hospital too late for rescue. She will be buried Sunday at Pine Hill Cemetery.
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Durham
Merita Emory
Pine Hill
Fish Changes Color Like a Chameleon
The long horned sculpin can alter its skin color similar to a chameleon, adapting its appearance.
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Iana
Wiive A
Rapia
Mrs. Huffman
Winston
Little Farlowe Bay
First Methodist Church Choir
Charlies Haddon Nabers
First Methodist Church
First Baptist
A. B. Conrad
Green Street
First Methodist
Washington
Penslar
Econ Price
Konjola Imy
Lydia E. Pinkham
Angelus
Arma
Der
Economy Drug Store
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