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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
3
Fire box 421 at the corner of gh and Hamilton streets was moved this morning to the intersection of Perry and Leonard streets. The removal followed the addition of a new box at the High.
Local grocery ad displays native meats with prices per pound including pork roast 25c, pork chops 15c, beef steaks 20c, veal cuts 12%4c, and hamburger 15c. Also lists pork sausage, beef roast, veal stew, hens and general groceries and produce.
A false fire alarm was turned in from the Hamilton Street box this morning at the company plant. No smoke or flames were observed and safety checks continue. Local fire department responded and found nothing hazardous.
Eighteen motorists were cited to court in municipal court this morning for failing to obtain city license plates. Most defendants appeared before Judge Lewis B. Teague, were fined, and ordered to secure plates before driving again. Carolina Motor Club officials furnished police with a city resident list.
A vendor has state license but has not obtained city tags. City tags cost one dollar unless court costs exceed two dollars, in which case total could be higher.
Attendants at Burrus Memorial hospital reported no change in Lloyd McClure's condition. The Jamestown man, about 25, was struck near his home and taken to the hospital in unconscious condition after a suspected hit and run.
Judge Lewis E K Teague presiding in municipal court allowed Hoyt Hunter hosiery mill worker to apply half of his income to cover many worthless checks and pay court costs tied to warrants. Hunter testified he earns up to 90 dollars every two weeks. He requested leniency after the checks.
Chief of Police W G Frid says snow must be removed from all city sidewalks today under the city ordinance, with rounds starting tomorrow morning. The docket centers on motorists who failed to show city tags, with costs ordered and drivers prohibited from further operation in some cases.
Mrs Myrtle Walden Hill 35 died early today at Duke hospital Durham after two years illness. Born High Point Jan 10 1901 she lived here most of life before moving to Siler City three years ago. Surviving husband Owen Hill a daughter Arizona Walton, parents W H and Mary Latham, four sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements not set. services expected Sunday with Oakwood Cemetery interment. Jake L Royals 80 dies at local hospital after two year illness. He lived at 306 Ward Street born 1856 in Randolph County moved to this city 16 years ago. Surviving seven children, twenty grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 11 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. interment in church cemetery. Body at Sechrest Funeral Home until Saturday.
The regular First Friday Holy Hour of Adoration will be held at Saint Edward's church this evening at 7 30. Due to bad weather the Saturday class of religious instruction of the primary grade will not be held tomorrow morning.
Seattle man Ted Van Thiel hunted in the north woods with bow and arrows and returned with two deer, each with an arrow through it. The account notes the hunter, Lowman Ves, called the hunt easy.
Dr Jk B Gillespie, moderator of the Synod of North Carolina, will preach at 11:00 AM Sunday in the First Presbyterian Church Thomasville. A well known preacher with strong ties across denominations he was elected to the Synod’s highest office last September. The congregation invites locals and visitors from High Point and Thomasville to hear his message.
Chicago report lists butter prices at 10 401 firm, eye 5 850 firm, extra firsts up 26 percent, local and fresh graded firsts up 26 percent, local 26 percent, current receipts 25 percent.
High Point resident J. P. Myers of 417 Tate Street reports relief from stomach and kidney problems after using POW O LIN. He says his appetite sleeps energy and overall health improved. Myers credits the remedy for his renewed well being and endorses Mann's Drug Stores and other druggists.
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