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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1932

Page

8

Miller Bound Over To Superior Court For Manslaughter

Herbert Miller, 19, son of Rev. H Miller of Oak Hill, bound over to the March 7 term of Greensboro Superior Court on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Lewis Watson Jay after a January 16 collision at West End in front of Rose Furniture. Testimony showed Bray appeared to cross the street as Miller’s car approached at 20 to 25 mph, striking him and carrying his body 10 to 16 feet.

Herbert Miller Rev. H. ©. Miller Oak Hill Superior Court Greensboro Lewis Watson Shorty) Jay Lewis E. Teague High Point Bray West End Rose Furniture Company Miller J. W. Long Sunshine Laundry Moser Aires A. E. Taplin English Street Mr. Bray Mallory Bray James McAnally Teague J. H. Steele Swanson Steele

Novelty Box Made of 1700 Wood Pieces Shown Here

K. K. Byrd of this city displayed a novelty box built from more than 1700 pieces of wood inlay at The Enterprise. He spent 36 days working ten hours daily, carving intricate trimmings inside and out with a pocketknife and sandpaper before presenting the box to his sister Mrs. W. G. Staley in North Wilkesboro.

K. K. Byrd Byrd Enterprise North Wilkesboro W. G. Staley

Henry C Bourne To Address Lexington Legionnaires

Henry C Bourne state commander of the American Legion will address Lexington Legion post and Auxiliary on Tuesday night February 9. Ex service men from the city and nearby communities are invited to attend and welcome the state head. The Auxiliary will serve refreshments.

Lexington Henry C. Bourne American Legion H. R. Shoaf

Russians Rely on Soap Recycling Amid Fat Shortage

In Moscow, amid a fat shortage, Soviet chemists recover soap by filtering suds and rinse waters from laundries and restaurants. The fats are separated with acids, purified, and reused to make more soap.

Moscow

Quartet to Sing at Church Event Sunday Night

The colored quartet from the colored First Baptist church will sing at the Church of the Living God Sunday night at 7 30 o clock.

Colored First Baptist Church Church of the Living God

Sedgefield Club to Elect Six Directors at Annual Meeting

Sedgefield Country Club will hold its annual membership meeting and board election on Tuesday February 9 at 9 30 pm at the Manor. Six new directors will be elected and President R Homer Wheeler released the year 1931 report showing a profitable operating year with a net gain in dues paying and non resident members and recommendations for greens committee funding to maintain the golf course quality.

Sedgefield Country Club R. Homer Wheeler Wheeler Sedgefield Club Greens Sedgefield

Spiders At London Zoo Show Surprising Strength

London Zoo researchers note that spiders could lift heavy prey if as large as humans. Two bird eating spiders escaped captivity by lifting a two pound lid. The wolf spider is described as a fisher waiting by shallow water to grab fish, dragging them ashore to feed.

London London Zoo

Spirit of Christ sermon and C E program planned

At Lebanon the morning service will be led by Rev. J. C. Madison who will speak on The Spirit of Christ. On Christian Endeavor Sunday the evening service will be conducted by the young people's C E society with a program that includes a dramatization of church history.

Lebanon J. C. Madison Christian Endeavor C. E. Society

Ministers of 12 Tribes to Speak at Special Service

Ministers of the 12 tribes will appear at the colored Congregational church for an annual message starting Monday night. The special service will continue throughout the week, delivering the tribe voices and insights.

Colored Congregational Church

Dover election yields just 19 votes in mayor council race

In Dover Delaware the recent mayor and council contest drew only 19 votes among a population of over 4 800. The article notes the unusually low turnout could affect election administration and turnout efforts.

Dover Del

Notice of Land Sale Under Deed of Trust

Notice is given that under a deed of trust dated April 1 1931 from The Realty Exchange Inc to M H Folger as trustee Guilford County North Carolina records Book 665 page 411 the property described as Lots 65 66 67 68 69 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 J A Morris and R T Holton subdivision Forrest Avenue High Point will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder on Thursday February 11 1932 at 2 PM at the Exchange Building High Point subject to taxes and prior liens. A 25 percent deposit of the bid is required at sale.

Realty Exchange, Inc M. H. Folger Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County High Point N. C J. A. Morris R. T. Holton Forrest Avenue North Carolina Lger W. G. Ferguson Ellen Ferguson State of North Carolina High Point Township W. C. Hall Medlin

Salvation Army Officials to Conduct Services Here Today

Salvation Army officers from Charlotte arrive for morning and evening services in local churches. Staff Captain Gilks and Ensigns Amberger MacGillivary will preach at Ward Street, Archdale, Calvary, and the first Reformed church, with all six officials leading 11 oclock worship at the Salvation Army. Sunday school at 9 45 and World Day of Prayer observance midweek.

First Reformed Ward Street Methodist Archdale Methodist Calvary Methodist Salvation Army Charlotte George Gilks Ensign Amberger MacGillivary Gilks Ward Street Methodist Church Archdale Methodist Church Ensign Amberger Calvary Methodist Church Ensign MacGillivary First Reformed Church The Army

North Park Baptist Church Sermon Plans Sunday Schedule

Rev F Barnes of North Park Baptist delivers third sermon on The World's Greatest Institution The Church focusing on the final destiny of the church. Covenant read and Lord's Supper ordination to close morning worship. Bible school 9 45 a m L R McNeil superintendent. All B Y P U meet 6 15 p m Preaching 7 30 p m Conversion is the evening topic.

North Park

Services at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

The usual Sunday services will be held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church with Rev W A Newell presiding elder of the Greensboro district delivering the morning sermon. At 7 30 p m Jordan recently in Spartanburg S C will preach on What Is My Business. A 6 45 p m debate by the churches young people on whether High Point would be better off without moving picture shows features H E Jones and Chase Idol for the affirmative against Edgar Snider and John Gurney Briggs. Visitors and new members are welcomed. Church school at 9 45 a m and Junior church at 11 o clock.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church W. A. Newell Greensboro Jordan Spartanburg S. C Wofford College H. E. Jones Chase Idol Edgar Snider John Gurney Briggs

First Presbyterian Sermon Promotes Comforting Morning Service

Dr Charles Haddon Nabers outlines Our Modern Frankensteins theme for the First Presbyterian Church sermon. He will discuss Three More Minds For Every Boy and Girl in a five minute talk to the boys and girls. The Vesper sermon will cover The Blessedness of the Mourners as part of a series on the Beautitudes. The church school meets at 9 45 with T J Gold teaching the Gleaner class of over one hundred young ladies. A six o clock supper followed by an open forum closes the day.

First Presbyterian Charles Haddon Nabers First Presbyterian Church T. J. Gold Gleaner Mr. Gold

Gospel Tabernacle Preaches on Redemption and Echoes

Gospel Tabernacle will hold Sunday services with Rev. Thomas H. Willey delivering morning sermon on God's Objective in Redemption at 11 o'clock and a Sunday night evangelistic message titled Echoes from Another World.

Gospel Tabernacle Thomas H. Willey The

St Marys Episcopal announces Sunday services schedule

St Marys Episcopal hosts Holy Communion at 8 oclock with a sermon by Rev D W Allen at 11 oclock. Church school meets at 9 45 a m. Youth group gathers in the Parish house at 6 30 p m.

Sunday Reform Church Services and Christian Endeavor Anniversary

Sunday morning at the Reform ed church Ensign MacGillvary of the Salvation Army will preach the 11 o clock worship service. Sunday school meets at 9 45 am. At 3 pm the young people gather at Springfield Friends church for the 21st anniversary of the Christian Endeavor society and City Union celebration. At 6 30 pm the Junior C E holds its weekly meeting. Night worship at 7 30 pm with Rev W R Shaffer's sermon Strive On. On Tuesday and Wednesday the pastor and delegate Elder Edgar Whitener attend the an-

The Reformed Church Ensign MacGillvary Salvation Army MacGillivary Charlotte Springfield Friends Church Christian Endeavor Society C. E W. R. Shaffer Edgar Whitener

First Methodist Protestant Church Observes Young People's Day

The First Methodist Protestant church at weran and Richardson streets hosts its regular program tomorrow. Church school meets at 9:45 with graded departments led by Superintendent J. H. Jennings. Morning worship at 11 conducted by Rev. R. J. Farmer includes Holy Communion and baptisms. At 6:30 Young People's CBE society meets, led by President Robert Russell. A pageant The Knight of the Holy Grail will be presented at 7:30. Mrs. T. R. Ballard chairs the youth group. Free will offering supports the New Century Service. Welcomes extended to all services.

First Methodist Protestant Weran Richardson J. H. Jennings R. J. Farmer Young People’s C. BE. Society Robert Russell Mra. T. R. Ballard First Church

Sermon themes at Emmanuel Lutheran Sunday services

The Emmanuel Lutheran church will feature a morning sermon titled When Crying Turns Into Singing at 11 o clock. An evening sermon on The Master and Mastery is planned. Sunday school convenes at 9 30.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Sermon Subjects at West End Baptist Church

Rev Hoyle Love will preach on Conditions For Answered Prayer at morning service and the ninth chapter of Romans as the evening message at West End Baptist Church today announced by church officials.

Hoyle Love West End Baptist Church

Mission workers to lead week of studies at Green Street Church

Miss Emma Leachman of the Southern Baptist Home Missions arrives tonight to speak at morning worship and to conduct a 7 30 pm weeklong school of missions for adults at Green Street Baptist. Miss Ava Lawrence of the Baptist State Mission board arrives Monday to lead intermediate and youth study courses in missions with afternoon sessions for all church youth. Rev. George T. Tunstall will preach on Calls of Christ at the evening service tomorrow.

Emma Leachman Home Missions Board Southern Baptist Conference Green Street Baptist Church Ava Lawrence Baptist State Mission Board George T. Tunstall Christ

FIRST BAPTIST ANNOUNCES WEEK OF STEIDLEY TALKS

The Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs. C. E. Steidley addressing at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship on Heaven. B Y P U gathers at 6:30 a.m. and evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Steidley speaks through Monday to Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. prayers and addresses. Children’s meetings at 4 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. evangelistic sessions. crowds have been large. Welcome is extended.

First Baptist C. E. Steidley Steidley

St Edward's Catholic Service Schedule and Sermon Text

Holy Mass will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Evening devotions begin at 7 30 p.m. The morning sermon text is Thou hast made up for Thyself O Lord and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee from St Augustine.

ST. Edward's

Central Friends Church Announces Sunday Services Program

Central Friends church unveils a Sunday program with a Sunday school starting at 45 led by Horace Haworth as superintendent. Mrs. Hollowell of Greensboro speaks to the Brotherhood class and Rev. Lewis W. McFarland will preach at the 11 oclock worship. A 7 30 evening sacred concert by the Guilford College A Capella Choir features forty voices. Everyone is invited to attend all services.

Central Friends Church Horace Haworth R. L. Hollowell Greensboro Brotherhood Guilford College A Capelle Central Friends

Ball bearing patent dates back to 1906

A historical note records the principle of ball bearings being patented in 1906, marking an early milestone in bearing technology and mechanical design.

Paramount revue wows crowd at RCA Victor show

The RCA Victor Revue at the Paramount Theater drew standing room crowds Friday night. A twelve dancer company performed with a giant RCA Victor Radio stage backdrop and a vocal cameo inside the radio during Love Letters in the Sand. Bland's Incorporated, local RCA Victor dealer, sponsored the event.

RCA Victor Paramount Theater Paramount Company of Dancing Girls Bland’s, Incorporated

Chicken Thieves Take Twenty Fowls From Henhouse

Unknown robbers raided Dorsey Phillips’ henhouse north of the city off Centennial Avenue last night and fled with about 20 fowls. Some were Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks. No suspects or traces found by police.

Dorsey Phillips Centennial Avenue Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks

Church Services Include Preaching at Two Methodist Churches

Staff Captain George Gilks will preach at Ward Street Methodist tomorrow at 9 45 AM and at Archdale Methodist at 11 AM. Sunday school at Ward Street opens at 10 AM led by T B Culler while Archdale Sunday school meets at 9 45 AM under F B Lindley.

George Gilks BE. M. Jones Ward Street Methodist Church Archdale Methodist Church T. B. Culler Ward Street Archdale F. B. Lindley

New Ash Blonde Tint Gains National Fashion Momentum

London reports a rising trend as ash blonde becomes the latest hair shade. The tint sits between golden and platinum with a pale Nordic yellow hue. Over 4,000 women in one English region have requested preparations to adopt the shade.

London England

Suspect Arrested Then Freed Faces New York Embezzlement Charge

In Miami Mitchell Solitaire, 50, was jailed on vagary charges but released. He reappeared to claim a car, then stayed at large until police learned he is wanted in New York for embezzling 3800 dollars.

Miami Fla Mitchell Solitaire New York

Trinity High School Girl Fires Bullet in Self-Harm Attempt

Nellie Wood a 16 year old Trinity High School senior shot herself at home after a day of skipping classes and a dispute with a teacher who she said spoke harshly. She survived with a flesh wound and hopes to return home soon. The incident followed a failed school exam and a last minute reconsideration of self harm. An attempt to obtain the teacher's side was not successful. A closing line notes the signing of the Declaration of Independence by Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Nellie Wood Trinity High School Trinity High Point Hospital Condi Epee Lee Brothers Virginia Richard Henry Francis Lightfoot

Istratrix's Notice in Guilford NC Estate

Administratrix of I R Black announces claims against the estate must be shown by January 15 1933 at 411 White Oak S&J High Point NC or be barred. All creditors should expedite payment. This January 15 1932 Bessie Black administratrix.

Istratrix I. R. Black Guilford County North Carolina White Oak S&j High Point N. C Bessie Black

Administrator's Notice for Batelie Davis Estate

Notice to creditors in the estate of Batelie Davis of Guilford County North Carolina deceased. Creditors must present claims to Eugene H. Jarrett administrator at High Point North Carolina before January 1. 1900 or the claims will be barred by law.

Batelie Davis Guilfordty North Carolina High Point N. C Pernis Sames Jarrett Eugene H Estelle

Administrator's Notice for Claudia H. Davis Estate

Having qualified as administrator of Claudia H. Davis's estate the administrator invites all claimants to present claims by December 1, 1932 at the Southern Chair Company High Point North Carolina. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. This 2nd day of January 1932.

Claudia H. Davis High Point Guilford County North Carolina Southern Chair Company L. Davis, JR Admr

Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Deed of Trust

Public auction on February 11 1932 at 2 PM at the Municipal Building High Point NC for parcels in Guilford County including Lots 15 16 17 18 19 21 and part of 22 of the W C Hall subdivision with detailed dimensions. Taxes and liens have priority. 25 percent deposit required to bid. trustee M H Folger conducts sale.

Foreclosure Sale Notice on Garden Acres Second Tract

Notice of foreclosure sale under a deed of trust from W H Davie and Elyer May Davis to Carolina Company Trustee dated 1926. Property lies in High Point Guilford County North Carolina described as Garden Acres Tract No 2 with specific boundary measurements and frontage on Greensboro Asphalt Road. Sale conducted by Mortgage Company Trustee with attorney Dred Poogomk. sale date set for March 1932.

W. H. Davie Elyer May Davis Carolina Company Guilford North Carolina High Point County of State of D. F. Staley Garden Garon Ae Uly Office Register ‘of Deeds of Greensboro Strickland Engineers Leigh Cer Mortgage Company Rae Montlieu Watt Ridge W. Davis Blanche Bundy Eau Ty the Regis of Deeds County of Guilford

Emma Cox Dies at 64 in Randolph County

Mrs Emma Cox 64 died Thursday evening at 6 at her home near Fairfield road High Point Route 3 after a three day illness likely a stroke. Born in Randolph County August 10 1867 she was widow of Gurney Cox died 1918. Survived by two sons Edwin Route 3 Owen Coleridge two daughters Mary Nichols Ruth Cox nine grandchildren and two brothers Rev W T Albright Greensboro A A Albright Nanticoke Md. She belonged to the Coleridge Methodist church. Funeral services today at Shiloh Christian church with Rev R J Barnwell officiating and burial in the family plot church cemetery.

Emma Cox Fairfield Road High Point Route 3 Randolph County John and Elizabeth Ward Albright Gurney Cox Oreae Edwin Cox Route 3 Owen Cox Coleridge Mary Nichols Ruth Cox High Point W. T. Albright Greensboro A. A. Albright Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal Church Shiloh Christian Church R. J. Barnwell

Boots and Shoes Output Rises in Early 1931

The United States produced more than 253 million pairs of boots and shoes in the first nine months of 1931, up 5.3 percent from the same period in 1930. Larger factory output reflects continued demand and industrial activity during this period.

United States

Notice of Sale of Land in Guilford County North Carolina

Notice of sale of land under a deed of trust dated November 10 1927. property in Guilford County North Carolina will be sold at public auction in High Point on February 23 1932 at noon to satisfy the debt. Sale is a resale due to nonpayment and purchaser at former sale must bid with cash deposit. Trustee P Grice, Attorney J A Myatt.

L. B. Oresane Etta Moorefield P. Grice Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina High Point North Carolina Carolina J. A. Myatt

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Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street Stephen Studio Smith, Jr N. Main &T N. E. Russell Shoe Shop East Washington Street Carolina Coal & Transfer Co Mallory Street High Point Ice & Coal Company West Broao New Spring Line Schwab Tailoring Co North Main Lexington Legionnaires Whitely Bros Washington Wilson Motor Company J. E. Black Cable Street Enn Carolina “Boyond ED Homer Wheeler Tnal Maiden Women’s Missionary Society Wesley Memorial ST. Mary's Episcopal St. Mary’s No Church D. W. Allen M. P Emmanuel Lutheran Green ST. Baptist Paramount Revue RCA Victor Entertainment Ash Blond Dred Poogomk. Atty Randolph Fairfield Madame Violet Riends North Matin Street High Int N. GC PHOND Piedmont Insurance & Realty Company College Street Jack Taylor Sect'y Carolina Vulcanizing CO. Goodrich Silvertown J. C. Welch Motor Co Wrenn St Pickett and McDonald Warehouse North Wrenn Street Watch
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