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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
11
New York February 4 cotton opened steady with prices largely unchanged to up three points as trade buying and covering supported by steady Liverpool cables. May contract traded at 6.74.
The Guilford college annual student night was held at Central Friends supper meeting. Dr. Raymond Binford and others spoke on the college's purpose and the development of students through opportunities, atmosphere, and faculty interest, with students emphasizing aesthetic religious and practical growth.
Mrs Annie Y Donnell wife of Ee F Donnell of this city died at Pisgah Sanitorium near Asheville this morning about 9 o clock She had gone there Sunday for an operation Born in Forsyth county on June 21 1886 she was daughter of A L and Lucy Sizemore The family moved from Kernersville to this city fourteen years ago and have lived at 403 East Green street since then She was a member of the High No 1 Seventh Day Adventist Church Survived by husband two sons Chester of Pisgah and Odell of this city a daughter Miss Donnell of this city two sisters Mrs Mary Cox Archdale and Mrs Carrie Stinson of Arlington six brothers Charles Theodore Johnnie and Hob of Greensboro route 6 and Paul of Baltimore Md and A L Sizemore The body will be returned to Koonce Funeral Home tonight and probably removed to the residence tomorrow afternoon Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Simon P Keck aged 87 died at his nephew Chas Hershey’s home in High Point route 2 after a two week illness. Born February 4 1844 in Delmont Pennsylvania he was widowed years earlier and had lived with his nephew. He leaves a brother in California and two sisters there. He was active in Delmont First Reformed church and served as funeral director. The body was sent to Delmont for funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in Delmont cemetery.
The Central Friends Sunday School and church invites all young people to gather Friday at 7 30 in the annex for the second hymn study in a series led by Miss Grace Bulla. The program aims to involve youth in an engaging meeting.
High Point prepares for a weekend of basketball with the High Point College squad facing Catawba on the high school floor tonight. Tomorrow the boys host Asheville while the girls’ game starts at 7 15 and the boys follow. The girls seek to maintain their state leading record, and the boys aim to rebound after three losses this season.
Washington February 4 Senator James J Davis calls for rapid change to the Volstead act and a state controlled liquor system while pursuing reelection. He aligns with Senator Morrow and seeks Republican backing in the April primary, with expected Philadelphia opposition led by William S Vare.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Jane Jones wife of L L Jones who died at the home of a daughter Mrs Fred Leonard 1706 Kivett Drive were held Wednesday at 2 30 pm Rev C L Ruth Rev H Q O Miller and Rev George T Tunstall officiating Pallbearers included A Hines L Rhyne A L Miller W J Gregory O L Mitchell and G E Wertz Songs were When We All Get To Heaven and When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery
Chicago grain prices moved higher early today amid unexpected Liverpool wheat gains and hopes for stronger export demand for North American wheat. Traders noted unprotected domestic winter wheat likely damaged by cold, with wheat opening 1 8 to 3 4 higher and corn holding near session highs.
Funeral services were conducted for Lonnie Lee, 60, who died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Pamlico County Sunday.
Greensboro reports James B. Duncan predicting Charles A. Jopas will be confirmed as U S attorney for the western district amid Senate protests. Infant Pauline Taylor dies in Kington from milk inhalation, Luther C. Hobson, 50, commits suicide in Winston-Salem after illness. Publix-Kincey moving offices to Charlotte. Elkin police recover missing cigarettes from Southern Railway office robbery with no arrests.
Six year old Jack Shelton suffered severe burns at his Madison home after standing in his bathrobe too close to an open fire. The accident highlights household fire risks for young children and the need for safe heating practices.
Rev. G. Ray Jordan of Wesley Memorial Methodist church lectures Wofford College students in Spartanburg S C this week. He returns for Sunday worship with the message What Is My Business. Rev W A Newell to preach at morning service as plans for Easter evangelism gain emphasis.
City health officials announce a limited supply of rat poison will be sold at 9 AM Saturday on the first floor of City Hall for residents who did not obtain it during the recent rat control campaign. Prices are at cost and early pickup is urged due to limited quantities.
Mr and Mrs A Lee Gibson and family return from Bonlee after attending the funeral of Mrs G W Brafford aunt and foster mother to Mrs Gibson The pastor praised her as Gods ideal and she was mother to Mrs F Clift Parish now of Raleigh formerly of High Point
Premier Ramsay MacDonald had a delicate but not serious operation on his left eye last night. A medical bulletin says he is quite comfortable this morning and expected to stay in a nursing home for a week or ten days.
Lee Brown age 24 remained unconscious after a Saturday truck collision near Lexington. Recovery doubtful. A W Talbert of Charlotte, driver of the other truck, was released after county officers investigated the accident.
Thirty two local youths earned first aid certificates after completing the American Red Cross courses at the First Aid club meeting led by Chief A. B. Horney at Fire Station No. Two. President Chester C. Smith spoke on snakes. Jack Wilson was elected to fill the secretary treasurer vacancy. L. F. Honeycutt named program chairman.
The roster includes Edward Geilow 32 Michigan City Edward Russell 35 New York seaman LeRoy Hamilton 21 Marietta Ga seaman Stephen Marke 31 Philadelphia stevedore Robert A Nelson 39 Linwood Pa yard cleaning gang Marian Saraga 36 Linwood Steve Gardner 42 Chester Pa yard cleaning gang John Testich 4 Pagan Pa yard cleaning gang Also listed as missing v Dreshauer 27 Baltimore Md quartermaster Ww L Oliver 32 Charlotte Nc quartermaster Carl Milde Hamburg Germany boatswain Grant Pierce 4 Bimbs N J quartermaster Edward Anderson 46 Plainfield N J coy Jon a Peterson C Pa H Derndtson 26 neraettee Ml seaman A B Selch Houston Tex mess boy Annee brook lyn N Y second in A A McNab Rong cork chief mate Hospital cases L R McMahon 27 Fostoria Tex wireless operator Joseph Rivers wife of the ca r Hasmusson 32 Bar City Ia Major 37 Chester Pa Humorist quip ends.
Claiborne Rhodes, a printer and philosopher, unveils a pivot based postoffice scheme aimed at pleasing factions on Green and South Main streets. He envisions a rotating platform with possible ball and socket controls, adjustable sizes, and even square inch pricing, while local officials comment with cautious humor.
Funeral services for 34 year old Archie W. Gibson who died at his home on Boulevard after a weeklong pneumonia were held at his father's home with ministers Rev Roy J. Farmer and Rev Paul Harding Jr and Rev H G Allen. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers from the Concord post of the American Legion. Flowers were arranged by a group of local women. The services proceeded from the Gibson residence to the church and cemetery in Concord.
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