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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
12
Police investigated a Monday robbery at Randall B. Terry's Roland Park home. Loot included silver linen and furniture, with 17 gallons of corn whisky found on the back porch suggesting bootlegger use. Detectives guarded the property for days without arrests as the crime remained unsolved.
The report describes a burglary linked to bootleggers with whiskey barrels found on a porch. Thirty gallons indicated, suggesting two bands may have been involved. It notes quiet occupancy interrupted by raiders, with the house left unattended during Mr Terry’s Florida absence.
Dr Duane McCracken of Guilford College addressed Cent ral Friends church annex on religious education. He said the Sunday school lies at the base of religious instruction, should be simple and flexible, and vital through service and evangelization. John Reynolds sang two pieces, with Mrs J Wade Hiatt presiding as toastmistress. Marie Cassell spoke earlier to the Sunday school council about the Deep River meeting joint conference.
High Point officials announce 1930 Chautauqua begins May 9 with three Broadway plays two major musical groups and an artist night. Redpath circuit manager says program is broader and aims to update while preserving Chautauqua ideals. Also Le Madelon New York club plans three North Carolina dates with top acts and seven performers. City Manager Knox denies pledging support for Senator Simmons in race. others deny involvement in politics.
George K. Fontaine transferred from High Point to Aberdeen to head the sub station there until March 1. Ss. D. Moore leaves for Charlotte to join the sixth district for the rest of the month. G. W. High fills Moore’s vacancy, coming from Charlotte.
Steve Ingram a clerk at the municipal court and social figure had his car stolen in Gate City last night. He was forced to ride the train home after the incident, claiming he will relocate to High Point. The vehicle was a nearly new coupe with red wire wheels.
Edward Donald Pierce, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. FB. Pierce Jr., died at his grandparents’ home at 214 Willowbrook Street after a week of illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the grandparents’ home. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
A young mother praises Mother's Friend as preventing pain from skin and tissue stretching. The ad claims wide use for over 60 years, produced from scientifically prepared skin lubricant, to be rubbed externally. It promotes a free booklet and offers bottles at $1.25.
The junior class at the local high school held its monthly meeting with Rev. L. F. Tuttle, Educational secretary of Wesley Memorial church, as the speaker. Kate Workman led devotionals and a male quartet sang as Margaret Hedrick introduced the speaker. Tuttle urged Americans to practice good citizenship at national, state, community, and home levels.
A. F. Sams of Winston-Salem, candidate for United States Congress, was a visitor in the city late yesterday. He met with several Democratic leaders and left confident of strong local backing. Sams is well known here and has many friends preparing to mobilize a vigorous campaign.
Harvey Curlee president of the Senior Hi Y club at High Point High School Will Hayes vice president and Edgar Hartley secretary of the local Y M C A will attend a Hi Y banquet at the Winston Salem Y M C A tonight. The banquet is the fourth in a week long series of meetings at the Winston Salem center. The text then abruptly shifts to state that the first White House wedding was Justice Todd of the VA Supreme Court and Lucy Payne Washington widow of George Washington’s nephew.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia for babies and children. It highlights relief from sour stomach, belching, vomiting, colic and constipation, and notes it neutralizes cow's milk for infant feeding. The ad promises a free information book and credits the product as a long standing US trademark.
A quoted figure argues for keeping a Washington official in his post despite past campaign actions. The speaker defends the person as valuable in government and urges not to fight for any particular candidate, emphasizing continued service rather than political conflict.
Dean P E Lindley of High Point College opens a series of education focused talks starting with the Union Cross PTA near Winston Salem on The Women Character Building. He emphasizes home influence in shaping character and notes the child is first taught at home. He plans to address the Rowan Sunday School association in Salisbury on Understanding and Training Youth and then speaks at a convention in Salisbury on another topic.
A prominent speaker titled The Crusader and the Sunday School is to serve as chief speaker at Friday evening’s banquet for the Rowan County Institute’s young people.
A vintage advertisement touts a tonic claimed to purify blood and enrich health. It urges trying for a few days to feel strengthening effects and improved appetite, noting availability at all drug stores.
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