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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1933

Page

8

Debt Readjustment Is Need Says M J Wrenn

M J Wrenn, a southern manufacturer, argues that a broad readjustment of both public and private debt is essential to prevent burdens from overwhelming individuals and political subdivisions. He supports R B Terry's plan to ease interest and eventually retire city obligations, though he doubts current bondholders will accept a 3 percent rate, warning tax levels are already high and further increases would drain resources.

M. J. Wrenn Mr. Wrenn R. B. Terry Mr. Terry Tata

Radio Realism Sparks Holdup Misunderstanding

Hessapelos proprietor in Bre roadway Lunch on Forrest avenue believed a radio realism scene was a hold up. Dan fired several shots at a rocking chair after hearing a command on the loud speaker, then learned the broadcast was a distant radio play and no danger.

Dan

Repentance and Debt Readjustment Urged by Mr Wrenn

Mr Wrenn argues that mankind must submit to the Almighty and redirect effort to honest work and simple living. He contends debt readjustment is a necessary element of true repentance to restore conditions.

Mr. Wrenn

Trial Opens in Municipal Court for Criminal Cases

The municipal court session began with routine proceedings and a brief chair incident. Several defendants faced verdicts or continuances on drunkenness and prohibition charges, including guilty pleas, fines, suspended sentences, and not guilty or not pros with leave outcomes across multiple defendants.

Continuation of Prayer for Judgment for Miss Esther Minard

SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE GREENSBORO Feb 21 Prayer for judgment was continued for three years by Judge J H Clement in superior court in the case of Miss Esther Minard of High Point who pleaded guilty to larceny and possession of goods from Meyers department store. She must report to Mrs W C Hammond executive secretary of the High Point welfare board. Trial of Mrs C R Thomas of High Point began in court this afternoon on charges of violating prohibition laws and possession of whisky.

Gus Griffin Ed Jackson E. G. Langley George Chambers Leroy Levander Earl Jackson Carl Bodenheimer J. M. Yow J. A. Martin Ora Martin Belle Riven J. B. Overton Turner Smith Costa B. Quick High Point Walter Eccles Claude Chambers Drew Sam Whitworth Jessie Beckham Maryland Conley John Cobb Myrtle Cobb Bertha Cobb Nellie Williams Napoleon Johnson Ervin McDowell Fred Eccles Robert Eccles Enterppse Greensboro J. H. Clement Superiour Father Minard Meyers Department Store Clement Minard

The Wild Pack of Wolves and Uncle Abner

A family tale from Colorado recalls Uncle Abner facing a massive wolf pack while riding home. With one remaining bullet, he and his horse survived as wolves fell one by one, the last lone wolf finally shot dead to end the chase.

B. C. Denning Colorado Abner Uncle Abner

Merchants To Sponsor Dollar Days This Week

High Point merchants announce a two day Dollar Day event on Friday and Saturday to boost trade. Stores will feature new merchandise at unusually low prices across clothing furniture garden tools jewelry and more to attract locals and visitors with sensational bargains.

High Point

Judgment Sought in Suit and Related Actions

Suit filed by Hood System Industrial Bank seeks 2625 against J A Barker Emma Barker J W C Mendenhall and A E Futrelle as endorsers. Separate case asks for 1400 loan security foreclosure and receiver appointment. March 15 hearing before Judge Teague. Also Hazel Kyser seeks divorce from James Kyser. A receiver restraining Ambrose Grubb from disposing property was sought for Bill Dawson with a 20000 damages claim for alleged malicious use of process and false imprisonment.

Hood System Industrial Bank J. A. Barker Emma Barker J. W. C. Mendenhall A. E. Futrelle M. L. Holton East Green Street Lewie E. Teague Hazel Kyser James E. Kyser Ambrose Grubb Bill Dawson Goldie Meredith

W C Seward Charged With Trademark Rights Violation

A warrant was issued for W C Seward of Oak Side Dairy on charges of selling milk in bottles bearing the High Point Creamery trademark. The warrant was signed by J Clyde Pugh of High Point Creamery. Seward had not been arrested by 8 PM. bond set at $100.

W. C. Seward Oak Side J. Clyde Pugh High Point Creamery Company Pugh Seward High Point Creamery

Cure progress reported in infantile paralysis research

Dr Maurice Brodie of McGill University described monkey experiments showing considerable immunity after inoculation with the polio virus and material from recovering patients at a meeting of the Society of American Bacteriologists in Ann Harbor Michigan.

Ann Harbor Mich Maurice Brodie McGill University Society of American Bacteriologists

Sensitivity of Mushrooms to Temperature and Moisture

The mushroom shows high sensitivity to temperature and moisture changes. Fluctuations in these factors affect growth rate, yield quality, and fruiting regularity.

High Point Civil Court Calendar Arranged for March Term

The calendar committee of the High Point Bar Association met with Julian C. Franklin assistant clerk of the municipal court to arrange the civil term calendar. The term will convene March 7 for a two week period.

High Point Bar Association Julian C. Franklin High Point Municipal Court

Exchange List At Community Center Shows Mutual Aid

Needy citizens list services in exchange for clothes, fuel, groceries, and other goods. Registrations include yard work, sewing, carpentry, window washing, wool work, house chores, and child care, with several concrete item requests and a housekeeper for an invalid wife. Broadcast political speeches reportedly cost theaters about 50 million dollars in business.

Father and Two Sons Bound Over in Archdale Knife Fight

Hill Ward, farmer near Archdale, and two of his three sons were bound over to Randolph Superior Court with bonds of 250 each on assault with a deadly weapon charges after a hearing in the Archdale school auditorium. Emmett Ward, 24, was fined 5 dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. The indictment stemmed from a drunken home visit Sunday when Ward says his sons attacked him first. Floyd Ward, 22, sustained 30 stitches after being struck with a lumber piece. Arnold Ward, 18, joined in the assault. Neighbor Joe Stilley testified Mrs. Ward summoned help as the family quarrel erupted.

Floyd Arnold Joe Stilley

Quiet Washington Birthday Observed Citywide

The 201st anniversary of George Washington's birth will be quietly observed in the city. No demonstrations planned. merchants keep stores open. Banks and a holiday for the post office and municipal court. city hall open. Washington, born February 22, 1732, died December 14, 1799.

Washington George Washington

T Wingate Andrews To Broadcast Address On Educate or Perish

High Point school superintendent T Wingate Andrews will speak on Educate or Perish over station WPTF Raleigh tomorrow at 2 15 p m. The Raleigh council of Parent-Teacher associations sponsors the series of educational addresses.

T. Wingate Andrews High Point City WPTF Raleigh Andrews Raleigh Council of Parent- Teacher Associations

Roman Law Banned Suits by Paying Off Insults

A historical note explains an ancient Roman rule where a person could dodge a lawsuit for an insult by paying the injured party a sum equal to 25 cents. The practice paired compensation with legal protection, reflecting Roman norms on honor and dispute resolution.

Rome

Announcement of Demonstration at Cecil Drug Store

Cecil Drug and Office Equipment will host a demonstration by a Traveler Pen and Pencil product representative on Thursday through Saturday February 23 to 25. The window stock of $5 color pens and pencils is offered at 98 cents with lifetime factory guarantee, limited quantities, and early attendance encouraged. mall orders also welcome.

Coke Cecil Cecil Drug and Office Equipment Company Traveler Pen and Pencil Product Company New York City

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M.j.wrenn Piedmont In & Realty Co College St Occidental Life Insurance Rowland Mer N. Main St Serotone Serece Boame Woodwatt Turniface Sears Sears. Roebuck and Co N. Main High Point, N. C Radio Values Yous * Appliance Co Dexter Welborn Hedgepeth and Stillman Municipal Court L. G. Jones Horace Hedgepeth Jesse Stillman Esther Minard High Police & Coal Co Archdale Community Exchange Wakefield Mount Vernon Augustine Mary Ball Washington New York T. W. Andrews Vicks Vicks Schwartz Shoe Shop North Main Albemarle County Virginia Tobaccos Southland Virginia Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Ceprright the American Tobacco Company
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