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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1931
Page
10
Over two hundred workers were added as two local mills resumed operation after a Christmas holiday. The Hillcrest Silk Mill prepared to activate a night shift of about 150 workers, while Stehli Silk Mills began its three shifts to cover the production push as operations expand into January.
December weather returned to normal after days of warmth. The official low reached 26 degrees with a high of 52 as an east wind brought cool air. The chill contrasted with the balmy Christmas day conditions many recall from the winter season.
Adams-Millia hosiery plants resume full output while other units delay until Wednesday. City hall returns to work after holidays and police shift headquarters to the east basement. Accounting moves into former police space, city collector to accounting quarters, water and light to collector office, police occupy vacated offices.
An unusual service at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church featured Edgar Allen as president of the Young People's department and Albert McAnally leading prayer. Miss Anna Gertrude Douglas spoke on "The College Student in the Home Church" before music from the Young People's band and church choirs.
Mrs. W. C. Hammond, executive secretary of the board of public welfare, praised the city relief efforts after High Point distributed Christmas beer to over 3,000 residents. Robertson's Bakery was thanked for 70 pounds of fruit cake and 50 loaves of bread. J. E. Horney received thanks for two bushels of black walnuts, and Mr. Munroe for a double crate of oranges.
Funeral services for James Thomas Holt were held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Main Street M E Church. Rev A L Aycock led the service with pallbearers from Numa F Reid Lodge 344 A F and A M. The Bryant sisters sang with Fielding Kearns at piano and the Oak Wood cemetery burial followed.
In Charlotte and Greensboro reports, defense counsel for T. H. Harper outlines a plan as Harper awaits a Greensboro jail hearing for the Holton slaying. Attorney Thomas J. Gold says no bond move is planned and a criminal court trial could begin as early as mid January during the January term. Harper remains tight lipped while supporters visit his Guilford County jail cell.
Walter Waynick Ashby announces entry into the 1933 Democratic primary for a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives from Guilford County. A Greensboro attorney, Ashby cites real estate tax relief as a key issue and plans an active campaign after a background in law and public service.
Funeral services for James A. Wright age 63 were held Sunday at 2 o clock in the Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist church. Elder J A Fagge officiated and interment was in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers included Walter Granson Chester Craven John Harris C B Kink J H Lambert Madison Foust honorary pallbearers were R L Davis Solomon Hanes M Idol R Robertson W D Welborn and Mr Patterson. Flowers completed the cortege.
Three individuals named Dolly Foust Hattie Foust and Clyde Barefoot are cited in a brief notice. The fragment lacks context but indicates a social or community acknowledgment involving those persons. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Washington reports more than a hundred North Carolinians received federal tax refunds for 1931. Highland Cotton Mill led with 6,304.36 followed by individuals and firms such as J. H. Adams 1,527. Adame-Millis Corp 602.16, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Covington 1,269.48, and J. E. Millis 619.36. John Williamson of Burlington received the largest North Carolina refund 111,709 after proving excess payments in prior years.
On Sunday December 27 the Christian Science lesson-sermon across churches highlighted Isaiah 40 5 and John 14 16 as guiding texts The Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited noting that the Comforter will teach all things and lead to truth
Central Friends will host its annual Student Night supper on Wednesday at 6 45 p m. Young church and Sunday school members who have been away at college will be guests. Miss Margaret Hauser leads the program with classes canceled that evening.
Iris Adenoid reports from Rowevia on an upbeat mood as many firms in the city forecast strong activity in the coming year. Executives from High Point Steam Laundry Wilson Motor Ford dealer and Quality Bakery predict solid gains, while others from funeral homes florist hosiery mills and radio dealers anticipate improved trade and expansion.
Mrs. Letha L. Kennedy, 67, died at her Burton Street home Sunday at 6 a.m. after a brief illness. Born January 4, 1864 in Davidson County, she was the widow of Erastus L. Kennedy. Survived by sons J. L. Kennedy and L. W. Kennedy of High Point. daughters Cora Reynolds, Maude Reynolds, Zelna Kennedy, Elma Stroud of High Point. two half-brothers Ed Blair and Carson Blair. three half-sisters Dore Gurley, Gertrude Livengood, G. R. Haley. and several grandchildren. Member of Oak Hill Friends Church. Funeral at Oak Hill Friends Church Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Norman Osborne and Miss Cora Lee Norman. burial in Prospect Cemetery.
Master Masons are summoned to a regular meeting at 7 30 Monday night. All members urged to attend and visiting Master Masons are invited to participate.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial National Bank in High Point North Carolina will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 12 1932 at 10 a m for the election of Directors and other business as may come before the meeting. Respectfully Cc H Marriner.
Eddie Crawford a 25 year old white man from Pomona was bound over to Guilford county superior court after a preliminary hearing. Judge Lew is E Teague set bond at 5000 dollars as Crawford faced charges of reudery in the December 12 Wachovia Bank hold up alongside R E Baum. Police continue to hunt the second suspect who wore a patch over one eye.
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