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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
10
Formal installation of the 1935 slate of officers of the High Point Kiwanis club occurred during the club’s New Year’s Eve Ladies Night at the Sheraton hotel ballroom. R. K. Young was installed as club head.
The piece recalls New Year rituals in a 1935 town, noting the Kiwanis club installation led by R. K. Young and guest greetings from Hollywood figures and Western Union. It reflects on time, renewal, and personal resolutions, urging readers to seek happiness through helpful, useful living in 1935.
The 1935 New Year started with sleet and wind as freezing rain formed a glaze on trees and poles. Only minor damage was reported to utilities. one serious injury occurred when C. E. Kearns slipped on ice while inspecting his porch. City offices observed a holiday while post office service ran limited hours.
An automobile driven by Mrs. D. B. Hayden collided with a Loop Coal company truck driven by E. F. Davis at the Johnson street Farriss avenue intersection this afternoon. The passenger car overturned but no injuries were reported.
The High Point Association of Life Underwriters will meet on Thursday January 4 at the Sheraton hotel at noon. All members are urged to attend. Alvin Haley of Greensboro will deliver the principal address.
Regular business meeting of High Point post 618 Veterans of Foreign Wars at the VFW hall on East Washington street at 7 30 p m. All members urged to attend as report on ballot outcome regarding immediate cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates sponsored by the post is expected.
A Greensboro arrest last week for embezzlement is not connected to Quality Shoe Store run by J. L. Chernault and sons in the same city.
C E Kearns a prominent local furniture and hosiery manufacturer was injured when he slipped on an icy roof at his home 312 East Washington street and fell about 16 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured right wrist a severely sprained right leg and body bruises. He was taken to Guilford General hospital. A blocked gutter pipe caused the roof venture and ice formed on the surface.
A concise statement notes that bound vibrations transmit more readily via human bones than through surrounding air, implying bone media enhance vibrational propagation and sound transmission.
More than a score of High Point drivers were cited in city court for using 1934 plates as enforcement started at dawn. State Highway Patrol and city police pursued violators while motorists awaited new plates at the Carolina Motor Club on North Main Street. Hundreds had already been sold yesterday with several hundred more today.
High Point postal officials announced a new yearly record of 189 052.84 in 1934 receipts, surpassing the previous $179 004.44 record from 1929. December quarter receipts reached 53 715.91, a new quarterly peak, with Christmas mail volume about 10 000 higher than the prior year.
The South Sea Island palm cockatoo shows a distinct facial color shift, its usually pink face turning vivid red in moments of excitement.
The Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 American Legion meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed to Tuesday night January 15 at 8 o clock in the hall on East Commerce street. Members are urged to attend for important matters.
Oscar C. Durland a 33 year prominent High Point business and civic leader died Sunday night after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Parkway with tributes from Dr. W A Lambeth and Rev H Norwood Bowne. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
Mrs. J K Fowler 78 died at her daughter Mrs Monte Culler's home at 404 Tate Street after a three and a half week illness. She was born September 16 1855 daughter of Edward and Jennie Roles Fowler and was a member of the South Main Street Methodist church. Funeral arrangements were not completed early this afternoon and the body will be moved to Mrs Culler's home Wednesday afternoon with services set for Thursday.
A Mrs. Andrews of Ramer Alabama says Cardul strengthened her during a weakened condition with pains in the side and back. She took twelve bottles and now feels well. The ad urges women to build up with Cardul for the monthly strain and notes many testify to its benefits. If no benefit, see a physician.
More than 250 families or about 200 unemployables were removed from the emergency relief administration lists and referred to the city for aid. The action follows instructions from state relief officials and affects about 13,000 unemployables statewide. City and state officials express limited funds and turn to local authorities for care.
Dallas 18 year old Dallas Long left home yesterday morning with two companions to travel to Arizona. Police and radio broadcasts aid the search as authorities describe him as about six feet tall with black hair.
Relief lists are on the agenda as the city council plans to discuss the matter in a meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Officials indicate the topic will be reviewed amid ongoing local relief efforts and budget considerations.
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