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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

3

Ketchum Addresses Rotary on Air Mail Service

Greensboro chamber of commerce manager Charles M. Ketchum spoke to the local Rotary club about the air mail system’s formation and growth. He urged reestablishment of the southern line under private ownership, lauded Army support, and cited rate declines from 1.09 to an expected 38 cents per mile, noting 99.86 percent on time for South American routes.

Charles M. Ketchum Chamber of Commerce of Greensboro Ketchum New York-Atlanta Southern Line

National Food Store Break-In Reported in City

The National Food Store at West Green and Oak streets was entered last night and sugar cigarettes tobacco and candy were taken. Police received the report shortly after midnight and an investigation is underway.

West Green Oak Streets

Schoolmasters Hear Addresses In Greensboro Dinner Meeting

Superintendent A W Honeycutt of the Lexington school system and Dr James E B Hillman of the state department of education addressed the Schoolmasters club of the Northwestern district at a Greensboro Women’s College cafeteria dinner. Hillman outlined a two year curriculum revision plan and said a survey of higher learning institutions would help shape the most adaptable curriculum.

A. W., Honeycutt Lexington James EB. Hillman State Department of Education Schoolmasters Club Northwestern Woman's College Greensboro Hillman Central Revision Committee

Local Drum Corps Will Meet Tonight

The drum and bugle corps of Andrew Jackson post No 7 American Legion will meet at the Legion hall on North Wrenn street tonight at 7 30 oclock. All members are urged to be present at this time.

Drum and Bugle Andrew Jackson Post No.7 American Legion Legion Hall North Wrenn Street

School Leaders Review Curriculum and Standards

Mr. Honeycutt outlined key educational issues including curriculum revision and teaching standards. About 100 members attended the meeting. The next club gathering is set for March 28 at Sedgefield Manor.

Honeycutt Sedgefield Manor

Mooney Laid To Final Rest In Oakwood Cemetery

Funeral services for 66 year old Y D Mooney at his home 2333 English Street were led by Rev Hoyle L Love and Rev Lee W Burrus with songs including Jesus Lover of My Soul and Rock of Ages. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with Trophy Council No 29 Jr O U A M in charge and pallbearers from council members. Flower arrangements were coordinated by several local ladies.

D. Mooney English Street Hoyle l L. Love West End Trophy Council No. 29 N. P. Hedrick E. T. Gregory W. O. Younger G. B. Fowler C. S. Bennett W. E. Crissman Flowera W. E. Brittain C. D. Howard C. W. Combs C. C. Jackson J. R. Freeman M. BE. Huskins W. M. Epps Melvina Hall Azalia Smith Edna Freeman Grace Davis

Central Friends To Observe Father and Son Day

Central Friends church will hold Father and Son Day on Sunday with Bible school, morning worship, and a 11 o clock sermon by Rev. Tom A. Sykes on Dads and Their Boys. A 6 30 supper with speaker Dr. Howard Rondthaler will follow, combined with the evening service. Music by a Home Moravian double quartet. Tickets required.

Central Friends Church Tom A. Sykes Howard BE. Rondthaler Salem College Winston-Salem

Local Men Attend Charlotte Meeting To Inspect Line

Shaw Distributing company held its annual convention in Charlotte with local Household Alliance Co. representatives C. B. Blackburn H. M. Brandon and Joe Parks present. They inspected the new radio and refrigerator line to be distributed and sold exclusively in High Point through Household Appliance Co. A public announcement will appear in The Enterprise Sunday.

Shaw Distributing Company Charlotte C. B. Blackburn H. M. Brandon Joe Parks Household Alliance Co Shaw Company High Point Household Appliance Co Enterprise

Alumni Meet Invites Greensboro Chapter Honors Snavely

Carolina alumni in Greensboro are invited to a 7:00 p m dinner at the King Cotton hotel with the Greensboro chapter to honor Coach Carl G Snavely and Maxwell Reed plus Charles T Woolen comptroller of the Greater University of North Carolina The university will be represented by Robert A Ferver J Marion Saunders and Felix A Grissette Judge E Earl Rives extends the invitation and Snavely will give the main address.

High Point University of North Carolina Greensboro Alumni Association Carl G. Snavely Maxwell Reed Charles T. Woolen King Cotton Hotel University Robert A. Ferver Athetics J. Maryon Saunders Felix A

Mrs Fannie Blount Laid To Last Rest

Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Lou Blount wife of B H Blount of 804 Wall Street were held at 8 oclock yesterday afternoon at the Tabernacle Union Hall Va Rev Mr Hunt officiating Interment followed in the family burying ground Pallbearers included Berkley Newbell Parker Newbell BE M Terry Sam Burger Thomas Burger and George Burger Flowers were cared for by Doris Newbell Nannie Belle Blount Belle Robertson Virgie Burger Wilma Burger Lola Newbell Iva Kinglish Josephine Poindexler and Gladys Witcher

Fannie Lou Blount B. H. Blount Wall Street

Fairview P T A Hosts Brunswick Stew Supper and Plays

The Fairview school P T A sponsors a Brunswick stew supper in the school auditorium at 8 pm. Before the supper the grade seven play Ethiopia At the Bar of Justice will be repeated during Negro History Week.

Parent-Teacher Association of Fairview School Ethiopia Bar of Justice Dunbar-Harrison

Lawmakers' Barrage Greets Pickett as He Takes Stand

Lawyers press Pickett in a long bank fraud hearing detailing loans, dividends, and asset valuations at Commercial National. Testimony covers examiner reports, director awareness, and warnings from Deputy Comptroller Awalt about precarious bank conditions before its closure.

Pickett R. R. Ragan Cox and Rucker D. R. Wood Cox Commercial National Bank High Point C. F. Tomlinson Mr. Awalt Plaintiff Russell Robinson Awalt Washington Tonmilinson Robinson

Hope of Widening English To Main Rests On Project

A city report notes 11 of 88 landholders opposing the English street widening from College to Main. If opposition yields, the plan may proceed within days. The city council urged completing the widening and warned federal funds could hinge on local interest.

Singlish Street College Main Streets

Bank examiner flags large interlocked loans linked to Ragan

The examiner details a $2,150,711.65 exposure tied to directors and their interests, with Director R. R. Ragan responsible for $1,331,895 in loans backed largely by his endorsements and real estate. The report warns of unsatisfactory conditions from repeated large capital loans and risk of loss as control passes from bank to borrowers.

R. R. Ragan Ragan

Bank Examiners Letter Reveals Hidden Losses And Directors’ Liability

Testimony outlines letters from Awalt and other examiners urging charging off losses shown in January 21 report. Directors were pressed to review the examination and report whether losses were written off, warning that publishing untrue condition reports could expose directors to liability. Tomlinson denies prior knowledge of the letters and claims examiners offered no personal criticisms.

Tomlinson Cox Robinson Awalt R. R. Ragan Board of Directors The Commercial National Bank National Bank I. I. Charpening F. G. Awalt Comptroller’s Office Federal Banking Department

High Point Social News Notes On Illness and Travel

Friends report Mrs. Lawrence Han cock very ill at Hillcrest drive after an influenza attack. Mrs. Blanche Armfield Pickens is a patient at Guilford General Hospital. Billy Rosa Sprinkle is recovering from measles. Mrs. J Karl Weaver shows satisfactory improvement post operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. High Point party sails tomorrow on Mauretania for a West Indian cruise joining Miss Margaret Copeland in New York prior to departure.

Lawrence Hancock Hillcrest Drive Blanche Armfield Pickens Guilford Generalospital Billy Rosa Sprinkle T. C. Sprinkle Park Street J. Karl Weaver Fairefield Road Burrus Memorial Hospital High Point Frank Wineskie A. M. Rankin, Jr Ben Cooper Fred Slane Statesville N. C New York City New York Margaret Copeland Winston City

Death of A A Elder Father of Mrs Tull

Word reached here of the death of A A Elder father of Mrs W H Tull of Thurston Street at his Bel Alton Maryland home last night. Mrs Tull was summoned two weeks ago by his illness and has remained with him. Funeral services will be held at the Bel Alton home Saturday.

A. A. Elder W. H. Tull Thurston Street Bel Alton

Don’t Trifle With Coughs and Colds Ad by Creomulsion

Ad copy promotes Creomulsion claiming seven benefits in one product for coughs and colds. It emphasizes safety with no narcotics and offers a money back refund if relief isn’t achieved. Mentions druggist authorization and on-the-spot refund.

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AIR National Food Store James E. Hillman A. W. Honeycutt Sears Hillsy Axminster Way Studio Oitch Walnut SEARS Vion Swan Enamelware Maid of Honor Cord Sears, Roebuck and Co North Main Street High Point, N. C Y. D. Mooney Rinal Rest Oakwood Cemetery Carolina Colored News Fairview School News Fairview Leonard Leonard Street William Penn High School FORD Fred Waring Frank Buck Columbia WBT WBIG Goodyear Pathfinder Kiatt Tire Company West High G. G. Chappell Spencer Edwin Chaptele
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