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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1932

Page

10

Prohibition Leader Debates Ahead of Nationwide Drive

Dr Landrith closes Allied Forces for Prohibition meeting at the high school auditorium in North Carolina. He argues prohibition is a good law and cites revenues and jobs while condemning wet claims and urging voter participation. Dr Poling reinforces youth support for prohibition as drive expands to 587 cities.

Tra Landrith National Temperance Council Allied Forces For Prohibition Landrith America United States Edward F. Hutton Busch Hutton Uncle Sam Germany Great Britain Paris New York Daniel A. Poling Christian Herald Dr. Poling Oliver W. Stewart Capuy M. Waynick Waynick North Carolina Allied Forces Movement Prohibition Janie City

UNC President Dr Frank Graham to Address Alumni

Dr Frank P Graham president of the University of North Carolina will speak to the High Point alumni chapter tonight at 8 in the Sheraton hotel private dining room. L R Johnston president of the local chapter urges all alumni and parents of students to attend and hear about conditions and problems at the university.

University of North Carolina Sheraton Hotel Frank P. Graham High Point University L. R. Johnston Dr. Graham Graham Johnston

Will admitted to probate for Emily Coletrane Saunders

Emily Coletrane Saunders of High Point died leaving a granddaughter Bessie Coltrane a plane a sewing machine and 300 dollars a son Cretz Coltrane of New York two hundred dollars and another son Thurl Ingram of High Point the home place on Taylor street named executor without bond.

Enteppae Greensboro Emily Coletrane Saunders High Point Superior Court

Fire and Theft Insurance Rates Rise in North Carolina

Raleigh Feb 16. Rates on automobile fire and theft insurance in North Carolina increased about 25 cents per $100. Dan C Boney state insurance commissioner announced after receipt of a new rate manual. The move follows two large liability rate hikes protested by the state department.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Dan C. Boney Manuel State Department

Services Held For Coy Blaine Major

Funeral services for Coy Blaine Major 17 months old son of Mr and Mrs Chas A Major were held Monday at Marlboro Friends church with Rev O L Ruth. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were uncles Joe Norman William and Samuel Major. Flower bearers were Edith Chloe Blanche and Lillian Lanier. Songs included Abide With Me Rock of Ages and Gathering Home.

Coy Blaine Major Chas. A. Major Mangum Avenue Marlboro Friends Church O. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Joe, Norman William Samuel Major Edith Chloe Blanche Lillian Lanier

Red Cross Work To Be Explained At Central Friends

Red Cross program will be presented Wednesday evening at Central Friends. Miss Clara Cox chairs the local chapter and will introduce brief talks by Mrs Saunders on Junior Red Cross, Dr. E. T. Harrison on First Aid, Dr. I. T. Mann on Home Service, and Mrs. W. C. Hammond on Cooperative Work for the Unemployed. Reservations with Miss Anna Mendenhall are requested.

Central Friends Clara Cox Red Cross Anna Mendenhall

College basketball scores from multiple games

St Louis 30 over Oklahoma A&M 29. Auburn 26 over Georgia 24. Maryland 49 over Washington and Lee 19. Duquesne 38 over George Washington 32. Gustavus Adolphus 27 over St Johns 23.

St. Louis Oklahoma A Auburn Georgia Maryland Washington and Lee Duquesne George Washington Gustavus Adolphus St. Johns

General Health Advisor Urges Calm Over Economic Strain

Dr. John T. Burrus, president of the state board of health, says health is strong despite economic woes. He urges patience, debt management, and holding real estate, warning worry harms the nervous system and that recovery should arrive in about two years with economic balance restored.

John T. Burrus State Board of Health Senate Burrus Centennial Avenue

Charges Revised in French Case Involving Assault

The assault with a deadly weapon charges against Mrs. W. E. French and B. B. Owens were amended to secret assault with intent to kill. A preliminary hearing is set before Judge E. E. Rives in Greensboro on March 10. French lies wounded after being found near Holden road. three Guilford college students rushed him to St. Leo’s hospital.

W. E. French B. B. Owens E. E. Rives Greensboro French Holden Road St. Leo’s Hospital Guilford College Owens

Wednesday Congregational Meeting at First M P Church

The First Methodist Protestant church on North Main and Richardson alters its Wednesday service to 7 30 pm a congregational meeting focusing on the Lenten season. Rev R S Farmer will speak briefly on In the Inner Circle in the social room with plans for large attendance.

First Methodist Protestant Church North Main Richardson Streets R. S. Farmer

Fire claims life of Hobart Fornes in barn loft

In Washington a 48 year old man Hobart Fornes died after entering a barn loft to battle a blaze and was overcome by smoke and flames.

Washington Hobart Fornes

Tar Heel Hamblin Leads Palmetto State House of Representatives

John K. Hamblin of Union county North Carolina becomes speaker of South Carolina House, a long serving member first elected in 1917. A UNC Law School graduate, he moved to Union in 1908, married with two children, and has chaired the judiciary committee before rising to speaker for a seventh session.

Palmetto State Tar Heel Columbia S. C House of the General Assembly South Carolina John K. Hamblin Union County William H. Wallace Wallace Magnolia N. C Hamblin House Edgar A. Brown Barnwell University of North Carolina Law School Union Important Judiciary Committee

Police Launch War On Breaking Into Homes

Police announce a city drive against home break ins and petty thefts after a surge in robberies over the weekend and past weeks. Victims include Prosecuting Attorney James B Lovelace and several residents on Main Street. burglars entered by cutting screens and back doors. Gasoline thefts from cars are also investigated with strong clues and numerous incidents reported.

James B. Lovelace Montheu Avenue Mre. Lovelace Allied Forces Senio High School Lovelace van Osdel North Main Street Ben Moore J. H. Adams North Main East Farris Streets H. A. Millis Millis Adams Sedgefield H. Norwood Bowne St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Hillcrest Drive

Guilford County Young People Conference Opens in Greensboro

Young residents from Greensboro and surrounding county join a Guilford County Young People's conference sponsored by the Guilford County and North Carolina Sunday School associations. Opening at 10 AM, afternoon session at 2 PM, with a 7 PM concluding gathering at West Market Street Methodist church. Discussion groups are led by trained guides.

Guilford County Greensboro North Carolina West Market Street

Damage suits against city start in high court

Greensboro Feb 16 An additional suit by former residents adjoining the sewage treatment plant is now on trial in Guilford Superior court Judge John M Oglesby presiding Leighton Gray June Gray and others sue the city for 5000 damages with the trial beginning this morning The court may take the jury to inspect the plant to determine if odors are damaging the area

Greensboro High Point Guilford

Bowne Speaks on Washington at Local Civitan Club

Rev. H. N. Bowne gave a portrait of George Washington before High Point Civitan at the Elwood hotel. The talk coincided with the bicentennial birth anniversary observance. The club voted to meet on the first and third Tuesdays each month.

H. N. Bowne George Washington High Point Civitan Club Elwood Hotel

Gibson Ice Cream Company Certificate Filed in Greensboro

Certificate of Incorporation filed in Greensboro on Feb 16 to form the Gibson Ice Cream Company to manufacture and sell ice cream with authorized capital of 50000 and initial capital of 15600 in 100 shares. Founders include S D Gibson Jr Roy A Arnette and Auig L Gibson.

Greensboro Gibson Ice Cream Company Clerk of Superior Court S. D. Gibson, Jr Roy A. Arnette Auig L. Gibson

High Point Man Found Guilty of Violating Dry Law

GREENSBORO Feb. 16 Special M. J. Jones a High Point Negro with both legs off below the knees was found guilty by a jury in Guilford Superior Court of engaging in the liquor business. He has not yet been sentenced by Judge T. Shaw.

Greensboro M. J. Jones High Point Guilford Superior Court T. 4. Shaw

Unemployed Citizens Gather For Citywide Meeting

The unemployed will meet at Ray Street School at 7 pm to hear Mayor Meyor Grayson and C A York plus others discuss unemployment. A survey on local joblessness and the number of out of work residents will be reported, with Oak Hill Band performing from 7 to 7 30.

Grayson Ray Street Meyor S. Grayson C. A. York Maristrate A Oak Hill

North Carolina State picks E W Freeze Jr as knitting foreman

E W Freeze Jr, senior in the Textile School at North Carolina State College, elected foreman of knitting for the Students' Textile Exposition and Style Show to be held in Raleigh April 16. The program features 76 young women from Catawba Louisburg Meredith Peace and Queens-Chi Cora Colleges wearing garments tied to fabrics designed and woven by textile students. Freeze, a four year popular student, is active in campus groups and is son of E W Freeze secretary treasurer of Commonwealth Hosiery Mills.

E. W. Freeze, Jr North Carolina State College Raleigh Catawba Louisburg Meredith Peace Queens-Chicora Freeze State College E. W. Freeze The Commonwealth Hosiery Mills

Roller Skate Polo Show At Hillcrest Tonight

Roller skate polo night at Hillcrest Skating Ring features Hillcrest team vs Winston-Salem poloists at 8 30. Both boys and girls will compete.

Hillcrest Winston-Salem

Pastor Announces Church Services in Thomasville Charge

A pastor Rev. John Cline announces monthly service order for the Thomasville charge. First Sundays list Unity at 11 a.m Prospect at 3 p.m and Pine Woods at 7 p.m. Second Sundays include Fair Grove 11 a.m Pleasant Hill 3 p.m and Fairview 7 p.m. Third Sundays begin with Prospect at 11 a.m.

John Cline Thomasville Unity Prospect Pine Woods Fair Grove Pleasant Hill Fairview

Salvation Army seeks food through city canvass

The Salvation Army plans a northwestern city canvass tomorrow and Thursday to gather food for needy families. Adjutant John O Beirne urged community cooperation, with workers accompanied by staff and funds converted into staple groceries, flour, canned fruit, and potatoes.

Salvation Army John O’beirne O’beirne

Sunday Worship Schedule Fragments

The notice lists church service times for Pine Woods at 3 p m Unity at 7 p m Fourth Sundays Pleasant Hill at 1 la m Fairview at 3 p m and Fair Grove at 7 p m.

Pine Woods Unity Pleasant Hill Fairview Fair Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Landrith City Daniel Poling Carolina Bonded Warehouse Whitely Bros N. Main St J. E. Black Cable Street High Point Ice & Coal Company West Broao Frank Graham U. N.C Blaine Canne Brera Eysty Hold On J. T. Burrus Adams Place Mr. Bowne Civitan Club LW. Freeze, SR N. E. Russell Shoe Shop East Lane Street Carolina A Coal & Transfer Co Mallory S Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street Wilson Motor Company Kodak Stephen Chet” Smith, Jr Madame Violet Ene Ives High Int Stock Company Insurance Piedmont Insurance and Realty Company College St Schwab Tailoring CO Globe Tailoring Company Cincinnati Verne Hartling
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