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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1937
Page
2
Fire Chief Ingram probes an incendiary blaze on Westwood Avenue last Friday amid threats to burn two houses owned by Lester Kivett. A witness cites planned arson amid neighborhood hostility and says evidence may soon lead to court action.
Dr. Clyde A. Milner president of Guilford College and Mrs. Milner plus David H. Parsons Jr. of High Point attend as principal guests at a Guilford College alumni meeting. The 6:30 PM event in the Central Friends church annex features a supper and program organized by local alumni with Byron Haworth coordinating.
Amos R R Kearns presides of the Chamber of Commerce dinner with about 300 expected attendees. Representatives from new industries and city newcomers will attend at special tables and be recognized. The chamber urges connections with new factory staff to ensure representation.
Doctor states lethal poison found in the viscera of Mrs. Alice Mason Smoak died 19 months earlier. Tests also tied the same poison to the child, with convulsions noted as a key symptom. Evidence includes autopsy and chemical analysis results presented by Dr. Taylor Dr. Graham and Dr. Elliott.
The budget bureau seeks a five million dollar increase to a ten million dollar appropriation for Honolulu floating drydocks. Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize a Bonneville Dam administrator on the Columbia river. J Monroe Johnson cited a structural failure in a San Francisco transport plane crash killing eleven. Roper hinted government steel production for navy ships.
Mrs Nancy Bean Way 77 widow of H F Way of Richland township died at her son BE F Ways Asheboro home at 6 am Survived by two sons J A Way Pleasant Garden and BE F Way Asheboro and Mrs Clyde Sanders Ramseur a daughter 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren Funeral Thursday 11 am Pleasant Hill church Richland township burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Mrs Roxana Lewis Dorsett, 81, of Farmer died after a 10 day illness from a paralytic stroke at her home. Born and raised in Randolph near Farmer she lived there most of her life. Survived by eight sons and eight daughters including Lewis H Dorsett of Elizabethtown and R W Dorsett of Rainbow Springs. Also surviving are Claude Dorsett of Farmer and Asheboro and daughters Mrs I S Kearns Asheboro Mrs W F Cox Ramseur and Mrs Graham B Gerton Raleigh. Ward funeral arrangements pending.
Mrs. Edgar White ner announces the death of her brother C. M. Lawrence of Crealmoor who died Tuesday at his home. A well known farmer lumberman and churchman in Granville county he leaves behind Mrs Whitener and relatives including Mrs. R. L. Freeman and Orin Whitener who traveled to attend the services with Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman of the First Reformed Church among others.
Kansas City is cited as the birthplace of film stars Noah Beery and Wallace Beery, notable brothers of early cinema fame.
The Taj Mahal stands in Agra India as a culturally renowned mausoleum noted for its architectural beauty. Built as a monumental tomb its enduring design and historic aura attract visitors worldwide.
A Concord Methodist Episcopal Church member in Farmer was laid to rest this afternoon. Dr. W A Lambeth of Winston Salem and Rev L A Bennett conducted the service at the family home at 3 o clock.
Judge Lewis Be Teague handled a light municipal docket imposing fines for assault and sending one defendant to the county roads for four months. Robert Talkington received four months on one assault count and costs plus doctor bills. Eugene Tate chose five dollars plus costs or three months on the roads, with doctor bills capped at ten dollars. Charlie Harris was fined ten dollars and costs. Other outcomes include Luella Bryant probation violation, A P Schlosser guilty of false pretense and trespass costs, Rita Graham reckless driving dismissed, Be Carrot assault dismissed, Tom Royston affray five dollars plus costs, D M and Paul Hinkle affray dismissal, William Dent disorderly conduct ten dollars plus costs.
A United Shoe and Leather Workers Union strike seeks a 15 percent pay rise affecting New England firms. Governor Horner makes little headway in the Fansteel sit down strike. Century Wallpaper Mills workers in Decatur resist a court order. In Los Angeles Brownie’s Pile Shop workers press for a 40 hour week and 26 percent raise. Detroit Radio & Television workers end a strike with a wage adjustment. Bethlehem Shipbuilding negotiates with machinists in San Francisco.
Mt. Vernon Hunting club members led by H. H. Kennedy plan a fox hunt starting tomorrow near Fayetteville and lasting through Saturday. Participants include Thomas Redding George Frasier Trinity Marley Davis J. C. Davis Clyde Hoover and H. Burrows.
Sally's, a new modern apparel shop for women, will open at 126 South Main Street tomorrow under Alex Sherman with 30 years of Gastonia merchandising. Sherman recently returned from New York with dresses, suits, bags, hosiery and other millinery for the formal opening.
Special music will be featured during the mid week prayer service at First Reformed Church at 7:80. The church men's quartet will render selections and Rev Hoy L Fesperman will speak on Glorying In The Cross. Members interested in personal service are urged to attend.
Frederick H. Sparnell filed for absolute divorce from Dorothy J. Sparnell in High Point Municipal Court. He seeks a support order for their two children. Married in South Carolina on June 15, 1927, the couple separated January 1, 1935, citing more than two years of separation.
Rev. J. Clay Madison will speak at the regular prayer meeting at 7:30 PM. His subject is I Want To Be a Christian. Choir practice follows the service.
The Wesley Memorial Methodist church holds a mid week prayer service tonight at 7 30 with Pastor Dr H Blackard leading in charge. He continues the discussion on The Technique of Personal Evangelism.
Purim observance begins at 7 30 PM with services at B N ai Ierael on North Hamilton Street as part of a global festival commemorating deliverance from Haman in a historically Persian origin.
Meldon Holmes was admitted as a new member of the High Point Real Estate board at the weekly luncheon. The Smithdeal Realty and Insurance manager also helped approve routine board matters during the meeting.
Fred W. Johnson, detained on a warrant for failing to pay contract labor prices in Sanford, saw his bond cut from 1000 to 250 after a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Lewis B. Teague. Local officers cited no specific charges beyond serving the warrant at Sanford’s request, and Johnson posted 250 bond after securing an attorney.
A number of High Point dentists attended the Guilford County Dental Society meeting at the King Cotton Hotel. The group endorsed Guilford County Medical Society’s venereal disease prevention efforts and heard Dr. J. T. Lasley of Greensboro discuss oral surgery. Dr. Alex R. Stanford of Greensboro presided.
The Woman's Wesley Bible Class mourns the death of Millie Austin Stedman on January 19 1937. She aided class activities supported Winston Salem Children's Home and city charities and helped those in need. Her store Bright personality aided the business world and her generous nature touched many. The class offers prayers and remembrance from Rosa Sutherland and Fanny Slocum on February 17 1987.
C A Hines of Greensboro told about 50 Woodmen of the World from across the district to join a national March membership campaign. The banquet at the Sheraton featured W L Hunt of High Point and praise for national president Emmett Bradshaw. Members pledged new deltas and some camps will reorganize to boost enrollments.
Curtis Electric Company opens its store at 203 South Main Street with Curtis Castevens as president and general manager. W. H. Farlow serves as secretary treasurer and D. RR. Farlow as vice president. Castevens brings 11 years of experience with the city lights department. The store offers electrical supplies, appliances and equipment.
Bruce H. Carraway returned from Washington Philadelphia and New York where he handled veterans affairs and carried ore from Randolph county mines to Columbia University. He expects a report from the head of the metallurgical department later this week.
The State courts will hear the will case involving B W Knott Hotel Corp. and Battery Park Hotel assets. The suit alleges use of branches to exercise dues and challenges removal to federal district court. James Sudie, convicted in 1925, faces electrocution after remand for proper sentencing.
A jury convicted Dr. Fi Townsend today of contempt of the House of Representatives after a committee last May.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a valuable purifier that helps nature throw off a cold. It claims millions use it, dosing on the first night and again on the third or fourth night, promising cleansing of the digestive tract and reliable relief from a cold.
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