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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1930

Page

10

Relief Store Remains Open Indefinitely Says Legion Leader

The American Legion relief store moved to 127 North Main Street and will stay open indefinitely. Post commander James E. Lyon urged residents to donate one pound of food or clothing to aid the city’s poor, noting many are out of work. Local merchants have contributed supplies, with many firms listed as recent supporters.

North Main Street American Legion Relief James E. Lyon Lyon Edwards Melva Melch Pauline Welfare Department National Bellas-Hess Company Belk-Stevens McIntyre

Retired Farmer Reports Sargon Benefits

N. J. Perkinson of Durham a Warren county planter and Baptist preacher’s son says Sargon Pills improved his health after 15 years of decline. He gained five pounds, sleeps through the night, has a good appetite, regular digestion, and a straightened liver. He endorses Cecil's Drug Store and Mann Drug Co. in High Point.

N. J. Perkinson Jackson St Durham Perkinson Warren County The Odd Fellows Sargon Cecil’s Mann Drug Co Adv

Doctor Taylor Talks With Greensboro High School Boys

Dr Wesley Taylor a Greensboro physician and neurologist spoke to all junior and senior boys at a local high school on debunking sex questions He promised a scientific frank talk about sex functions gender relations and personal issues the talk lasted about 380 minutes and was arranged by Hi Y clubs and Y M C A leaders Harvey Curlee led devotional exercises and L R Johnston the high school principal introduced him

Wesley ‘Taylor Greensboro Wade E. Marlette Edgar Hartley

Legion Post Postpones Weekly Meeting

James Lyon commander of the Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion said the weekly meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is postponed. Members are busy with the emergency relief store and committee members lack time to attend, so no meeting will be held.

James Lyon Andrew Jackson Post American Legion The Legion

Flirtation Comment Cited From Cologne Newspaper

A Cologne Kolner Zeitung snippet records a humorous exchange about a man flirting behind someone. The brief quote illustrates social comedy in a historical European context with the unnamed speaker and listener.

Lustige Kolner Zeitung Cologne

Spirit of Great Men Sermon Highlights February Heroes

Rev. R L Farmer of the First Methodist Protestant church preached on The Spirit of Great Men, praising February figures such as Washington Lincoln Edison and Dickens. He urged servant leadership, noting great minds rise above misfortune, serve others, and align with Christian principles to improve society.

Margaret E. Sangster R. S. Farmer Jesus Tiberius Caesar Herod Pilate Carlyle Washington Lincoln Edison Alice Freeman Palmer Handel Mendelsohn Dickens Ruskin Longfellow Lowell Charcter Paul Saul Tarsus Christ God

Mind and Mercy Highlight Sunday Christian Science Lesson

The February 23 service focused on the mind as the Christly understanding guiding Christians. Scriptures from 1 Corinthians 2 16 and Isaiah 55 7 were cited, stressing mercy and pardon through one God and one mind.

Churches of Christ Scientist Christ Mary Baker Eddy

Girl Reserves Plan Joint Conference in Winston-Salem

A joint conference for Girl Reserves of High Point and Winston-Salem is set for April 4 5 and 6 in Winston-Salem. Miss Virginia Carrier Girl Reserve secretary announced plans. Committee members include Anne Albright chair Genevieve Sheetz Rose Askew Louise Kearns and Dorothy Fritz.

High Point Winston-Salem Virginia Carrier Tae Anne Albright Genevieve Sheetz Rose Askew Louise Kearns Dorothy Fritz

Five Points meeting and minor car crash reported

A two vehicle accident at Five Points involving Peter Patton and Garland Royal caused minor injuries and heavy damage. The same day a Salvation Army advisory board meeting at South Main street was announced for tomorrow at 1 16 PM to review post move reports and activities.

High Point Salvation Army South Main Street Tomorow R. O. Lindsay J. E. Marsh Frank Gurley E. M. Shipman Clara J. Cox Emma Kidd W. D. Brooks Fred N. Tate J. EB. Willis W. C. Covington Fred J. Bartlett Fred J. Bartlett, Dr S.S. Coe J. Elwood Cox Thomas J. Gold J. W. Austin R. K. Stewart W. A. J. Idol Herbert Hunter C. C. Robbins Horace §. Haworth T. Wingate Andrews W. T. Powell J. R. Willis

Last Rites For Griffin Girl At Southside Baptist

Funeral services for Pearl Ada Griffin eight daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Griffin were held Sunday at Southside Baptist Church with Rev O A Elmore and Rev R L Smith officiating. The church was filled to capacity. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers Noah Poor Norman Hendrix Tate Edwards and John Jenkins. Flower bearers included Minnie Brown Trene Hunsuckley Agnes Yarboro and others.

Pearl Ada Griffin L. C. Griffin Welch Willowbrook Southside Baptist Church O. A. Elmore R. L. Smith Jesus Oakwood Cemetery Noah Poor Norman Hendrix Tate Edwards John Jenkins Minnie Brown Trene Hunsuckley Agnes Yarboro Silene Kinsey Zellar Edwards Melych Welch Pauline Saltz Lillian Benson Dorothy Neil Ruth Benson Lillian Trivett Melva Sowers Ruth Myers Vista Kinsey

Services Held For Mrs Margaret Myers

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Myers who died at her son's home in Yadkin county were conducted at Union Cross Friends church by Rev Wade Adams with a prior service at her home. Pallbearers were B M Wall D A Adams C A Yow Leslie Coltrane Dave Walden and A Hancock. Interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery. Funeral services for Mr Gray's father who died Saturday were to be held this afternoon at the Fairfield M P church with Rev Kirk presiding.

Margaret Myers M. FE. Gray Randolph Street Union Cross Friends Church Yadkin County Wade Adams E. L. Kirk B. M. Wall D. A. Adams C. A. Yow Leslie Coltrane Dave Waldon A. ©. Hancock Jessie Embler L. C. Carrick Nannie Kennedy Julia Yow Roselle Walden Eula Yow Gray Fairfield M. P Kirk Calvary M. E. Church

Jailed For Theft Of 200 Year Old Violin

Asheville police jailed John O'Neil for stealing a violin said to be 290 years old. The G D Topping owner said the instrument was made in Germany in 1730 by Simon Klotz and had been sold to a pawnshop for $2.

Asheville John O’neil G. D Germany Simon Klotz

Earth age estimated by scientists spans vast range

Reported figures place the earth’s age between about 1.5 and 4.0 billion years, reflecting estimates from geologists and cosmologists about early planetary formation and geological timelines.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Ruth Whitaker Held

Funeral services for 19 year old Mrs. Ruth Whitaker were conducted at her Prospect road home this morning at eleven. Rev. O A Elmore officiated with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were A E Moore F E T Bame C M Game J W Benson B E B Zachary and A W Norman. Flowers were carried by Mrs. Frank Hunter Mrs. E T Game and Mrs. Colen Howard. She had been a patient in a local hospital for two weeks before her death on Saturday.

Ruth Whitaker R. A. Whitaker Prospect Road O. A. Elmore Southside Frank Hunter E. T. Game Colen Howard Whitaker

Ministers Hold Round Table on Pastoral Visitation

The High Point Ministers association met at Wesley Memorial church with about 22 members. A round table discussion on Pastoral Visitation was led by the program committee, continuing the series from the past two weeks. Splendid ideas arose from the talks.

High Point Ministers’ Association Wesley Memorial Church

Bob Whites To Be Distributed In District

District game warden Charlie J. Moore announces 250 bob whites will be distributed in his district. The birds are brought to the state in cooperation with the state department of conservation and development.

Washington Charlie J. Moore State Department of Conservation and Development

Great Compassion of God Is Sykes Morning Subject

Rev. T. A. Sykes spoke at Central Friends church on The Great Compassion of God. He argued Micah shows despair yet God remains ready to help if people turn to Him. Compassion means shared suffering and acts as a spiritual resource available to individuals, shaping society through personal experience and faith.

T. A. Sykes Central Friends Church God Micah

Ame Means a Lot Would You Rather Give Up Wine

Quote exchange from Ulk in Berlin about choosing between wine and women, noting the playful vintner theme. The remark contrasts personal indulgences with the timing of a good vintage.

Ulk Berlin

Over 60 Countries Now Treat Colds Without Dosing

A North Carolina pharmacist created Vicks VapoRub transforming cold care from dosing to topical treatment. The modern method gained global adoption, with Vicks advertising expanding from 17 to 21 and now over 26 million jars used yearly in the United States alone.

North Carolina Vicks VapoRub Vicks Vick United States Adv

Attention Masons Remark by Officers

Masons announce leadership and group names J H Jennings W M H C Massey secretary in a brief notice without further details.

Hotel raid nets three arrests in immorality case

A raid on the Arthur Hotel in the early hours led to the arrest of three people. Virginia Newman and a white man were charged with immor al conduct and a negro bellboy Ezekiel Robertson was charged with aiding and abetting. Robertson demanded a jury trial while Newman appealed. Newman’s bond was set at 350 dollars and she remained jailed at noon.

Arthur Hotel Lewis E. Teague Virginia Newman Teague C. A. York W. F. Taylor C. W. Morris K. F. Ellington T. C. Stamey J. W. Mooney J. C. Hoover S. E. Batley I. D. Venerable

She's the Boss Becomes Beard Sponsor Says Husband Grows

In Charleroi Moustique quotes a woman stating she guides her husband to let his beard grow, asserting she is the one enabling his facial hair. The remark reflects bold gendered humor and local wit.

Moustique

Duty to Honor Others Sermon At St Edward's Church

Father Manley preached on Common Sense in Religion from First Epistle of St Peter, urging that it is a man's duty to honor all others by respecting themselves and serving God. He praised human faculties, free will, immortality, and the divine image, and noted the parish men's club would meet Monday at the rectory.

St. Edward's Church Father Manley God

Capudine Relief for Rheumatic Aches and Pains

Liquid Capudine relieves rheumatic pains neuralgic headaches and cold related aches quickly. It soothes the nerves, is easy on the stomach, contains no narcotics, and has been used for over 30 years. Available in 30c and 60c bottles at drug stores.

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Caroline Wood & Coal Caroline Coal and Transfer Co Mallory St Dr. Taylor Wachovia Bank RL. Farmer Christian Science Services Sunday Ford Georgia Henry Ford Bryan County Savannah Robert L. Cooper Peter Patton Rae Hosiery Corporation Garland Royal Mebane Street Lieut T. A. Early State Highway Patrol Patton Lexington Avenue Royal Montlieu Salvation Army Griffin Hill Hill’s Staley Brothers Commercial Bank Drs Staley Bye-Sight Specialists Sykes Central Friends Numa F Reid Lodge J. H. Jennings, W. M H. C. Massey Sec'y MR. Shipper MR. Consignee Tri-City Motor Express Lines City Transfer and Storage CO. Moving, Packing, Crating and Shipping Trio China Building & Loan High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Commercial National Bank V. A. J. Idol Vv. Pres Treas C. H. Ellis
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