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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1932
Page
3
Durham solicitor William B. Umstead announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the new sixth district comprising Guilford Alamance Orange and Durham counties. Umstead 36 a Duke Law graduate and veteran and longtime Democratic supporter seeks to represent the district in Washington.
Solicitor Umstead declares his bid for Congress from the new sixth district covering Durham Orange Alamance and Guilford counties. He notes strong support across the district and vows to run in the Democratic primary and, if nominated, to serve the people to the best of his ability. He is promoted to first lieutenant and is the son of the late John W. Umstead who served on the Durham county board of education for 21 years and in the 1879 general assembly.
A municipal court two week term lists nearly 100 civil cases to be tried. Judge Lewis E Teague will preside with sessions running March 1 through March 12. Clerk Irvin S Ingram released the docket listing transcribed by the local bar.
Minister Tom Alder man Sykes of Central Friends church declares faith in High Point and its unspoiled humble citizens. He cites a letter from a local saver choosing spiritual concerns over worldly wealth and warns against cheap optimism driven by the dollar.
Reaffirming faith in personal Christian character, community leaders urge stronger leadership and saner life motives as High Point faces ongoing difficulties. The speaker cites courage and adaptability, driven by the Carpenter of Nazareth, to guide citizens and legislators toward calmer waters and lasting recovery.
Stockholders back a $100000 bid by Thomasville Chair Co to defeat the prior $84000 sale to Thomasville Furniture Co. and may seek a two thirds vote to transfer ownership. Night watchmen guard the Thomasville plant as two bidders pursue the deal with cash deposits and looming legal action.
In a nationwide push backed by Chicago retailers Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck and Field and other major firms the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and investigate proposed sharp freight rate hikes from southern producing points set to take effect February 25. J E B Tilford chair urged suspension and J R Ryan noted southern carriers joined the move.
A hidden cache containing ten watches and four cases believed by police to have been stolen was found yesterday near a branch on Hast Green street extension near Wat Murphy's store by W. G. Price and is now in police custody for the owners. The watches, from Elgin to inexpensive timepieces, are mostly broken and non functional. Two are wrist watches and one appears to have come from an automobile.
Joe Carter, 20, of Ennis street, was critically wounded at a West Side Filling Station after a pistol fired from his brother-in-law Woodrow Gross of Tryon street. Gross was jailed in High Point as witnesses suggested drinking and a possible quarrel. The gun went off as Carter handed it over during a cafe stop owned by S. W. Horne.
A pint of whisky found in S B Thomas car after a Saturday crash brought Vi na Pickard Gladys Pinix and Thomas to municipal court. The two girls claim they did not own the liquor and face charges along with Thomas for operating while intoxicated and reckless driving. Detective Holland witnessed the事件 and arrested them at headquarters after recovering the liquor.
Wachovia Bank began interior remodeling after the long weekend to enlarge the banking room. Workers removed fixtures and will move receiving counters back about five feet to free lobby space and improve service. The bank will reopen Tuesday morning with the remodel completed, contractors Wilson and Keziah overseeing the work.
Unlisted property valued at 507 247 dollars was added to High Point township tax books as part of a county city drive. Deputy Sheriff Troy R Short says the process will raise taxes by about 8 5 thousand for the county and over 12 thousand for the city with more properties to be assessed. So far 625 unlisted cars and 961 poll tax evaders have been identified, adding 1 922 to the county's receipts.
Banks in High Point will close for Washington's Birthday marking the nation’s first president's bicentennial. The library city hall and school system will operate normally with special Washington programs in many schools and a portrait gift from William Penn High School. Civic clubs and the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion already held commemorations.
Raiders found a fortified home at 402 Vail Street and discovered empty fruit jars with lingering whisky odors. Officers entered after heavy bars and bolts delayed access, arresting Thomas Tyson Mack Tyson Bessie Wilson Maggie Hill and John Maddox on prohibition charges.
Washington February 20 The supervising architect's office will call for bids on the High Point post office on February 25. Specifications and blue prints will be available from February 25. Bids are to be opened March 25 with award expected within ten days. Construction to begin about May 1.
High Point’s unemployment drive led by the America Legion program under Dr. I. T. Mann produced clear results with 13 men obtaining jobs in the past 24 hours. North Carolina led the nation with 706 placements, as region officials seek odd jobs locally to employ the unemployed and help residents with work at homes and yards.
Mrs. R. C. Davis of 706 Tate Street and Mrs. Wood were slightly hurt when a drunken driver backing from in front of Kester Furniture struck them and fled down Main Street. Officer Swanson narrowly escaped being hit as the car sped off.
In a wartime style campaign, organizers report 60 636 new jobs in five days and promise stronger results. Minnesota topped states with 1735 positions, followed by Illinois 1541. Arkansas Pine Bluff 75 Texarkana 50 Ft Smith 60. Georgia Macon 55 Cedartown 6. Tennessee Dayton 15 Nashville 13. Florida Avon Park 23. Alabama Tuscaloosa 14. North Carolina High Point 13.
Elderly resident Mrs M G Creasy of Archdale sustained slight injuries after being struck by Raymond Teer of High Point route 3 on the Asheboro road near Archdale shortly after 6 30 PM. She was taken to High Point hospital. No bones were broken. Witnesses attributed no fault to Teer.
George W. Hodges aged 79 died at his home 503 East Commerce street Saturday at 3 10 after a three year illness. He is survived by a son W H Hodges of this city and a daughter of Winston Salem. Funeral arrangements are not completed tonight pending arrival of relatives.
Lawrence C. Matton of this city, Kiwanis district three governor, announced a divisional inter-club meeting in Winston-Salem on March 106. Seven district clubs including High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Asheboro, Elkin and North Wilkesboro will attend with a Kiwanis International representative as guest at a 7 PM Robert E. Lee hotel banquet.
The 1931 North Carolina fire bulletin shows High Point ranking third in property loss among cities over 15 000 with 221 936 in damages and 55 fires averaging 4035 per fire. Winston Salem led the state with 1 006 337 in losses and a tobacco warehouse fire of 501 500.
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