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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
2
The Enterprise announces a moon planting contest advising readers to submit stories on planting by the moon. Prizes include six Moon Sign Books from Lewellyn George. deadlines set for Sept 15 1935 with details on qualifying crops and dates for pruning and planting in February and March.
Chief Friddie announces that marble boards and slot machines must be removed from all stores immediately following a state AG ruling and new law making possession illegal. Prosecutor Gan ton A. Johnson endorses the action, with indictments to follow for store operators who permit play or keep machines on premises.
The author lists preferred seed varieties for Irish potatoes beets cabbage celery collards lettuce mustard onions and more. Mentions brands and types such as Biles Cobbler Green Mountain Early Rose Mary Washington Crosby Egyptian Detroit dark red and others. Promises to continue the list next week and invites readers to mail lists to C Hook care Enterprise.
Church members will meet in homes for mid week discussions ahead of Bishop William Fraser McDowell’s sermons in Wesley Memorial next week. Small groups aim to foster fellowship enthusiasm and spiritual preparation for the upcoming services. Special services start Sunday at 11 and run nightly through Friday.
In High Point Municipal court Judge Teague opened a case filed by Grace Tucker for her son Robert Tucker seeking 5241.80 in damages for injuries after a pedestrian collision with a car allegedly owned by defendants on October 7 1934 near Commerce and Hamilton streets. The complaint seeks 5000 damages plus 241.80 for hospital and medical costs.
J Ray Wilson state engineer led a site inspection with Sam H Strickland city engineer and Frank J Sizemore Chamber of Commerce secretary to study grade crossing separations. Officials discussed costs with Southern Railway and aims to have ready estimates and plans for immediate work if public works funds are approved.
Local attorney Byron Haworth outlined key differences between the Confederate and Federal constitutions at a High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting. He noted slavery was explicit in the Confederate document, while the Federal one omits the term, and discussed policies on the slave trade and term limits for the president and vice president.
Piedmont camp No 62 Woodmen of the World holds an important meeting at Woodmen hall Thursday night at 7 80 o clock with special entertainment. All members are urged to attend.
The North Carolina Bank and Trust Company and others reached a compromise verdict this morning with Judge Teague expected to sign. A divorce judgment was rendered for Haze Arlene Davie against Welborn Bronson Davis. Judge I. Iveram signed in the Ernest F. Kunte versus Mrs. Jennie B. Eldridge suit awarding property on Ward and Cassell streets.
An unknown man found a pocketbook containing 590 dollars in a Robbins Knitting Mill office and turned it in. He left before identification could be made, and the purse owner, Mrs. Homer Taylor of Ward Street, could not be reached.
Mrs. Marry Emma Ray 66 of 1131 Tryon street died yesterday after several days with pneumonia. Survived by husband J. W. Ray five sons Lem Ray Danville Va Jim Ray Draper Sanford Charlie Swinnie Ray High Point two brothers Jerry Mabes Danville Dave Mabes Ronda two sisters Mrs Lena Bradford Draper Mrs Vina Ray West Virginia six grandchildren. Funeral from home Thursday at 3 30 p.m. burial Unity Chapel cemetery Thomasville.
The filter cleans the lubricant and assists cooling, reducing consumption. To save costs, replace the filter when it becomes clogged.
Senator Reynolds in Washington demands an outline of High Point airport plans including location, financing, repayment terms, field details, and a link to a National Guard air unit. Local committee heads say several site options near the city are being reviewed and forwarded to Reynolds, with no word from Washington yet.
A speedometer that skips or moves unevenly indicates a need for lubrication or adjustment. Regular maintenance helps ensure accurate readings and safe driving.
A cypress tree at Tule, Mex., estimated at 4,000 years old, is believed to be the world's oldest living organism. Researchers note its age surpasses other ancient trees and marks a rare long life for a single plant.
An order by Judge Lewis BE at High Point grants relief to the plaintiff Lucille Huggins. It notes a not entire sum paid to Gilad dis Huggins for the benefit of the plaintiff totaling 850 while a separate amount 8125 by Ah Anally and Gold is acknowledged.
The court clerk records that papers for suits against them and Mr and Mrs Grissom have entered court costs, which have been paid. The case against Mr Nat gg was weeks ago, but all costs are now paid.
Fragmentary OCR cites a vague local movement and references to remedies. It mentions a “Snare Movement” and “Great Movement” with unclear names or dates. Poisoned goats and skin issues are noted alongside vague drug-store references from 1881. The incomplete text prevents clear identification of people, places, or events.
The American Legion Andrew Jackson Post 87 drum and bugle corps sponsors a benefit card party at the Legion hall on East Commerce Friday at 8 p.m. Both bridge and set-back will be played. Open to the public with a small seat charge. Proceeds aid the corps.
Members from Winston-Salem Greene boro and Mt. Airy attended a Moose gathering at the Moose hall in this city last night. KH Miles of Winston-Salem spoke on a Legion Co. topic while F Crooks presided and Elmer Hedrick handled arrangements. Visiting Moose from Greensboro and Mt. Airy joined in brief talks and refreshments followed.
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