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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1935
Page
10
The High Point City Council urges North Carolina legislators to amend a 1938 act to ease debt refunding. The plan would allow bonds by registration or coupon, defer interest, and avoid tax levy if paid in cash. A second resolution seeks removal of a three mile limit on utility services to enable rural electrification.
John J. Bath reports a rare planetary conjunction to be visible after sunset. The western sky should show Venus alongside Saturn with Mercury nearby and the Moon, a conjunction astronomers say will never recur. The event especially interests Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.
City council weighs buying the Jamestown water line for 2750 with a 100 tapping fee. They review Louis Voorhees and Eccles Everhart plans for a new city administration building. Reports say the city may apply for federal Public Works funds to fund the project to ease overcrowding.
Marvin Smith five year old son of Mr and Mrs W M Smith of 916 Millis Street died this morning at 3 oclock after an hour as a patient. Survived by parents two sisters Agnes and Edith. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 8 pm at the home with burial at Unity Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs Julia A York age, 61, died at her home on 404 English Street this morning after a 15 day illness. Born in Davidson County May 19 1853 she moved to High Point 17 years ago. She was married to Rev I S York for 59 years. he died in April 1924. Surviving are three sons, A A York Sam L York and John G York eleven grandchildren one great grandchild and five step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm from Spring Hill M P church with interment in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers included Claude E B York John A York Howard York Glenn Surratt R M Bundy R O Bundy H A Cecil and Paul Cecil.
F. J. Sizemore secretary of the High Point Chamber of Commerce announced that local citizens should submit ideas for new profitable industries. He said diversification is desired and expressed readiness to back viable ventures.
United States Civil Service commission announces postmaster vacancy in Jamestown with applications due by February 21. Examination will be held locally. details available from the Jamestown acting postmaster or the Washington commission. The job last year was referenced in the notice.
In Greensboro on February 5 Judge P A McElroy granted a non suit in the case of Robert Davis versus the City of High Point, seeking a $436 tax refund under protest. Davis gave notice of appeal. An agreement in the Casey bankruptcy case against J Knox Wilson provides a $200 judgment to the plaintiff with a judgment to be signed tomorrow.
Mrs. Sarah Bell Owens dies Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.
A columnist extols modern canning to improve meals with economical, flavorful options. It covers using bouillons, soups, and combined dishes, warns on reheating vegetables, and shares recipes like asparagus timbales with lamb or ham.
Julian N. Myers died at his Chestnut street home. Funeral services were conducted at his residence with Rev. H Free Surratt officiating. Selections included Jesus Lover of My Soul Rock of Ages and Abide With Me. Interment followed at the city cemetery with Thomasville Council Junior Order U A M in charge.
Private building gains and a revival in industrial expansion push January construction awards in the southern states to 51,397,000 across 16 states, a 59 percent rise from December and a 158 percent jump from January 1932. General building and industrial/engineering contracts lead, with mills and plants announced in Charlotte Nashville Glasgow and Panama City among other sites.
Harriss H. Jarrell left last night to resume his studies at Harvard University after spending time here. He was called home by the serious illness and death of his father, T. M. Jarrell.
Andrew Jackson post No. 87 American Legion opens its semi monthly meeting tonight at 8 p m at the hall on East Commerce street. Members urged to attend promptly as items will be brought before the post for attention.
W. B. Bowers extension agent of the Soil Erosion Service returned to High Point after a week in Athens and Atlanta Georgia. He attended meetings of southern agricultural workers and delivered radio addresses in Atlanta and Athens.
Police looked for two men who fled a car after it struck a telephone pole on Underhill street. The Greensboro licensed vehicle was believed stolen and stored for ownership investigation. Three divorce actions were filed with the municipal clerk, all grounded on statutory complaints, naming Millikan vs Millikan, Lovett vs Lovett, and Hodgin vs Hodgin.
Marine biology note explains starfish possess nerves but no centralized brain or nerve center. A separate aside mentions Italian law restricts public kissing except at railroad stations.
The Soil Erosion Service wildlife division led by Ros O Stevens asks schools and outdoor clubs in the Deep River erosion control area to cooperate in a wildlife conservation effort. They plan fruiting shrubs to supply moisture for quail in winter and to support other birds and mammals.
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