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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1931

Page

8

Coke Cecil Named School Board Member

A. Coke Cecil, prominent local businessman and alumnus of High Point city schools, was elected to the school commissioners by the city council in executive session. He succeeds the late John W. Hedrick as representative from the first ward, with the council approving the move after multiple ballots. The session also discussed a $350,000 short term loan for a new junior high, street work, and related notes and bonds timing, plus other council business to be finalized in a special meeting.

City Council A. Coke Cecil High Point Mr. Cecil John W. Hedrick Mr. Hedrick A. York E. M. Knox J. B. Millis H. A. Millis C. H. Marriner Cecil Marriner Council Board of City School Commissioners

Sale of Real Estate to Enforce Lien in Guilford County

In Guilford County North Carolina the case Moon Way versus William G Martin and Emma J Martin proceeds in the Superior Court before the clerk. The property on Vail Street and Vall Street in Point City is described in the lien notice and claim with docket numbers 1 28 27 14 21.

Carolina Guilford County Moon Way William G. Martin Emma J. Martin Vail Street Vall

Elected to School Board and Bond Plans For Improvements

The report notes an elected official will rest on the school board issue while the remaining 90 000 dollars is sought by Mr Knox to fund supplementary street improvements. These will be financed by bonds after the legislature adjourns and when the bond market is favorable for sale.

Knox

Last Rites For Oscar L King Four Year Old

Funeral services for four year old Oscar L King son of Mr and Mrs W W King were held yesterday at 2 30 from Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist church with Elders Williard and Pruett officiating Interment followed in the church cemetery Pallbearers were Lewis Warner Bowman McNeil Paul Hinkle and Archie Wright Flowers were carried by Verlie Parrish Arliss Parrish Geneive Doris Jones and Nina Mitchell

Oscar L. King W. W. King Park Street Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church Williard and Pruett Lewis Warner Bowman McNeil Paul Hinkle Archie Wright Verlie Parrish Arliss Parrish Geneive Doris Jones Nina Mitchell

Population Composition in Argentina: European Origin

About one fourth of Argentina’s population traces its ancestry to Europe, reflecting long-standing immigration patterns. The statistic highlights the country’s diverse demographic mix and the lasting impact of European settlement on its cultural and social landscape.

Argentina

Notice of estate claims Harris deceased Quittord County

Apemnetan seers notifies all persons with claims against the Harris deceased estate in Quittord County to present them by February 7, 1932 or be barred. Creditors must make immediate payment to Louis B. Hazlip Admr. dated February 7, 1931, with notices published across four weeks.

Apemnetan Harris Quittord Louis B. Haizlip Admr

Notice of Sale of Land by Trustee in High Point NC

Public auction to the highest bidder for cash of property at 515 Farlow Street High Point North Carolina in front of the Courthouse Greensboro. The sale is under a deed of trust dated October 6 1930 to Commercial National Bank of High Point as trustee and is subject to a prior deed of trust dated May 15 1928. The lot is Lot No 20 in Block C Book Plats No 2 Page 68 Guilford County. Sale date stated February 2 1931.

Walter Coleman Sha Luta Coleman Commercial National Bank of High Point North Carolina The of Deeds Greensboro Carolina Farlow Street Salem Street R of Deeds Guilford County Orth Carolina Commercial National K Daisy J. Ingram L. Roy Ingram Register of Deeds County of Guilford State of Wesley Place Esley Place East Green Street A. Johnson C. E Ma “ Owaca Home Company Joperty National Bank POINT N. CG Nash Daniel

Funeral services held for Mrs Annie Jackson in Groometown

Funeral services for Mrs Annie Virginia Groome Jackson wife of the late Pi G Jackson and mother of Dr W L Jackson were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shady Grove M E church. Interment was in the church cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. A quartet sang selections including Rock of Ages and How Firm a Foundation.

Annie Virginia Groome Jackson Pi G. Jackson W. L. Jackson Groometown Shady Grove M. BE Jackson W. L. Albright Chas. F. Myers First Presbyterian Church Greensboro Edward Monitorée Evelyn Barnes John Kellenberger Ernest Groome Roy Groome Dewey Groome Percy Groome Wallace Freeman Ralph Davis

Miss Cox Heads North Carolina Anti Lynching Group

Miss Clara I. Cox of Greensboro was elected chairman of the North Carolina Association for the Prevention of Lynching at a meeting of 15 women in the Greensboro YWCA. Mrs. H S Weinberg of Greensboro named secretary. A 12 member administrative committee was left to a subcommittee including Miss Harriet Elliott Mrs W A Newell and Miss Gertrude Weil. The group resolved that nine years free from lynching in the state is a record to be proud of but pledged to cooperate with southern states to educate public opinion and eradicate lynching.

Clara I. Cox North Carolina Association For the Prevention Greensboro Y. W. C. A H. 8S. Weinberg Greensboro Harriet Elliott W. A. Newell Gertrude Weil

Graham Slaying Still Mystery in Hartsville Case

In Hartsville South Carolina on January 23 Leslie Graham 23 was found shot in his car with a splintered steel jacketed bullet in the head. A coroner's jury ruled he was killed by person or persons unknown after four hours of deliberation. One juror favored naming a suspect but the majority insisted the verdict remain unknown.

Hartsville Leslie Graham

Bill Payne Outlawed By Greensboro Magistrates

Bill Payne, a notorious bandit at large since 1927, was outlawed by Greensboro magistrates W F Crayton and S F Huffine in a joint session. The proclamation orders his surrender and empowers the Guilford sheriff to pursue him, in response to a string of robberies and disturbances in the area. Odessa Sexton, an old schoolmate, told police Payne and two companions assaulted her, and he is linked to hotel incidents and car thefts around Greensboro. Police expect his capture to help solve multiple station holdups robberies and larcenies in the region.

Bill Payne W. F. Crayton F. Huffine Greensboro Seca North Carolina Guilford Orange County Guilford County Payne Odessa Sexton General Green

Snow Lumber Sues H A Moffitt for 6305 Note Payment

Snow Lumber Company filed suit in High Point municipal court seeking 6305 from H A Moffitt and wife Sallie Moffitt for a promissory note dated March 20 1929 and due December 7 of the previous year. The note was executed to J T Roswell and R D Pike and later bought by Peacock and Dalton who represent the plaintiff.

Snow Lumber Company High Point H. A. Moffitt Moffitt Underwear Company Sallie Moffitt Peacock and Dalton J. T. Roswell R. D. Pike

Nos Pros Taken In Hammond Case

The state took no pros in the trial of W. C. Hammond for operating a business without a special license in municipal court yesterday morning. A report in yesterday's Enterprise stating Hammond was found guilty and ordered to pay costs and the license fee was erroneous.

Andros W. C. Hammond Hammond

Sale of Real Estate Under Deed of Trust in High Point NC

Public trustee sale to the highest bidder for cash at Greensboro Court House at 2:00 PM on March 4, 1931. Property located in High Point North Carolina, described by street bearings from Brey Avenue and Briggs Avenue, beginning at a stake on Brey Avenue. Trustee Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, High Point, N C. D. C. MacRae, Attorney.

Lett Mabel Shiplett Wachovia Bank and Trust Company High Point North Carolina the Register of Deeds Guilford County Court House Greensboro High Int Brey Avenue W Broad Street Briggs Avenue Wachovia Bank and Trust CO D. C. MacRae N. C

Public sale of property under 1927 deed of trust in Guilford County High Point

Trustee BR Vinson will sell at public auction in Greensboro at noon on March 10, 1931. Property lies in High Point Township starting on Club Drive west margin 215.5 feet north of Greenway Drive, with defined boundary lines. Sale follows default on debt secured by the November 23, 1927 deed of trust recorded in Book 593, Page 15. Attorneys Busene G Shaw and the trustee dated February 5, 1931.

H. Howard Caskey Je B. Caskey Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Greensboro Guilford High Point Township Club Drive High Point Greenway Drive B. Vinson Truskee Busene G. Shaw Altormey

Decision in Asheboro assault case delayed again

A preliminary hearing for four prominent Asheboro youths charged with attempting to assault Miss Lucy Hamlin was postponed until next Wednesday morning for further review. Defendants include Clarence Crawford and three others, sons of local families, with the case proceeding under Magis trates Phillips and Pugh in Asheboro.

Asheboro Lucy Hamlin Will Hamlin J. J. Hamlin Phillips and Pugh Justices of the Peace I. C. Moser Clarence Crawford C. C. Crawford Frank Lamb Crawford Kivett Charlie Betts

Suit Seeks 100 Damages From Jolitz After Highway Crash

W. W. Blair sues H. A. Jolitz in municipal court for 100 dollars claiming his car was damaged in an January accident on Highway 10 between Spencer and Yadkin. Blair says snow and construction reduced his speed to 10 mph and Jolitz drove over 35 mph, striking his car and forcing tow and repairs. Austin and Turner represent Blair.

Highway 10 Spencer Yadkin W. W. Blair H. A. Jolitz Winston- Salemman Blair Jolitz Austin and Turner

Receivers Sale of Furniture Plant in North Carolina

By order of United District Court for the District of North Carolina in the case South Carolina Security Company et al v Knox Furniture Manufacturing, the receivers offer for sale the Knox Furniture plant and real estate as a going concern. Sale set for March 9, 1931 at 12:00 noon in front of the plant office, High Point Guilford County NC, with three tracts in Davidson and Guilford Counties and an East Guilford Street lot as described in the notice.

United District Court For North Carolina South Carolina Security Company, Et al Knox Furniture Manufacturing Company High Point Guilford B. B. Wagner Wagner Davidson County State of North Carolina Lambeth Furniture Comp Lambeth Furniture Guilford Street Guilford and Cemetery Streets Amasner Ferry Lambeth Purnit Company Lambeth Purniture Parnivure Company Lambeth Lambeth Caneat Lambeth Fotos Company Lambeth Furniture Company and Lian Lambeth Furniture Company West Guilford Street Thomasville Lambeth Line East Guilford Street Con- Purniture Company Seauieeneias Cn Southern Railway Company West Point Avenue Knox Y Corbett and Cecil English Street C. R. Claywell High Southern Railway W. A. Myer Tnence Myer Cnet Knox J. A. Lindsay Chester Burton H. G. Connally

Davidson County Land Tracts and Furniture Company Auction

Multiple parcels in Davidson County North Carolina including Lambeth Furniture Company lands and adjacent tracts near East Guilford Street Thomasville High Point areas, with descriptions of beginnings, lines, and corners. Notice of sale by court auction with cash terms, 10 percent bid deposit, and conditions for confirmation and closing.

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Rinces P Cafe W. Broad Seidman Certified Public Accountants Commercial Bank Treasury Department Citizens Cafe Belman, Mer D.C Spencer’s Taxi & Transfer J. E. Blacks Greensboro Rd Guilford Radio Service Co North Wrenn Street Mrs. Jackson Shady Grove Church Chas. F Myers Miss Cox North Carolina Association For the Prevention of Graham Slaying Sion Crayton and Huffine Wiley Raillroad Knox Upholstery Company Wo Wilson West Avenue H Point Mt Fe Ananapee Apeae Trosthor Iroe C. M. van Yy, Jr Wilson Motor Company Schwab Tailoring Co East Broad High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Commercial National Bank V. A. J. Idol Vice-Pres, & Treas Co. H Tri-City Motor Express Lines Richmond Burlington Graham Haw River Mebane Durham Oxford Henderson Norlina South Hill Hopeville Petersburg Richmond, VA Washington, D. C Baltimore, Md Tri-City Motor Express
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