Local Ministers Elect Madison President in High Point
Rev J G Madison was chosen president of the High Point Ministers association succeeding Rev How ard Hartzell who retires. Rev C N Royal named vice president and Edgar Hartley Sr re elected secretary for his thirteenth term. New members welcomed include Rev J N Bowman and Rev Mr Wells at the Wesley Memorial church meeting. Mr and Mrs Nur Platt of the Baptist Mission board Louisiana attended as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clay Madison
First Methodist Protestant Church
High Point Ministers Association
Howard Hartzell
C. N. Royal
Green Street
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Nur Platt
Baptist Mission Board
Louisiana
Patterson Undergoes Operation At Local Hospital
Charles W. Patterson of The Enterprise advertising department underwent an emergency appendectomy at a local hospital. He was taken there Sunday and operated on Sunday night and is reported doing nicely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Patterson
Advertising Department
the Enterprise
Weekend theft spree nets multiple petty losses
Police headquarters report several petty thefts over the weekend. The items stolen include a jacket valued at 12.50 from Wright Clothing, two boxes of candy from Richard Halstead’s wagon, a valuable watch from H J Wall, a box of groceries from Leonard Deal, silk from Kivett drive, tools from the Broadhurst theatre, and one bag of potatoes left in front of Penders store. Sam Sutton faces a warrant for the jacket theft. McKinley Simms is held for investigation in connection with the silk find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Deal
Reed Street
High Point
Sam Sutton
Wright Clothing Company
McKinley Simms
Richard Halstead
Barker Street
American Bakery
Broadhurst Theatre
H. J. Wall
Kearns Street
Pender
South Main Street
N. L. Smith Jr Returns to Furman University South Carolina
N L Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs N L Smith returns to Furman University South Carolina to resume studies after holidays He is a junior and has earned top marks an A in all subjects He serves as secretary of the student council secretary of the Greater Furman club vice president of the Pan Hellenic council and an SAE fraternity officer He belongs to Phi Gamma Mu and the Cloister honorary society
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Smith, Jr
N. L. Smith
Furman University
S. C
Mr. Smith
Furman
Greater Furman Club
Pan-Hellenic Council
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Gamma Mu
Yawning Benefits Tied to Ear Pressure and Relaxation
Yawning helps balance air pressure between the middle ear and outside air and often induces a sense of relaxation. The effect appears to restore equilibrium and ease discomfort in some conditions.
Sparrows Linked as Closest Relatives to Scarlet Tanager
The passage suggests sparrows are the nearest relatives of the brightly colored scarlet tanager, highlighting a notable evolutionary relationship.
Insurance Man Lauds Aims of Social Security
W Chase Idol Jr president of the High Point Life Underwriters association says Social Security aligns with insurance aims and will encourage retirement mindedness. He notes compulsory old age benefits set a saving pattern and could boost independence in old age. He cites past WWI risk insurance as a model and foresees improved loan demand and near normal business conditions returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
W. Chase Idol, Jr
High Point’ Life Underwriters Association
Mr. Idol
Idol
Robbins Knitting Company Moves to Spruce Pine Plant
The Robbins Knitting Company shifts from the city to a Spruce Pine plant, reopening after Christmas. About 150 workers will be employed, with staff drawn mainly from Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties. The move follows local business interests financing three new brick buildings for machinery. Mr. Robbins led civic work here and in the Methodist Protestant church, with sons C. C. Robbins Jr. and Frank Robbins involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Knitting Company
Spruce Pine
Mitchell
Avery
Yancey
Robbins Company
Spruce Pine Holding Corporation
Robbins
Methodist Protestant Church
Cc. C. Robbins, Jr
Frank Robbins
Two Divorce Suits Filed Here Today
Two suits for divorce were filed in municipal court this morning on grounds of more than two years' separation. B. B. Anderson seeks divorce from Lara Manual Anderson, claiming marriage on April 19, 1980 and separation on July 4, 1932. Mamie Walden O'Ham asks divorce from Harvey O'Ham, alleging marriage on November 18, 1926 and separation on May 15, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Municipal Court
B. B. Anderson
Lara Manual Anderson
Mamie Walden O'Ham
Harvey O'Ham
Harvey Nifong Faces Drunk Driving and Abandonment Charges
Harvey Nifong was arraigned in municipal court on driving drunk and disorderly conduct charges after returning to Thomasville from Wisconsin to see his wife and children. He acknowledged money tied to support, was found with $155, and told the judge he would start paying $10 per month. he was remanded to jail pending further consideration of the warrants and cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Nifong
Nifong
Wisconsin
100 Club
Thomasville
Battley
Fairmount
Lewis FE. Teague
Teague
Heavy docket in municipal court in rapid session
Judge Lewis E Teague disposed of a heavy municipal court docket this morning issuing fines workhouse sentences and costs. Prosecuting Attorney Parker Waynick urged bonds on traffic violators. Read docket lists Rosalee Jones prohibition $5 and costs Comer Easter larceny after trust dismissed Jimmie Bare Eva Hicks immoral purposes married. Effie Conway Frances Collins assault deadly weapon one year workhouse concurrent sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
Parker Waynick
Rosalee Jones
Easter
Jimmie Bare
Eva Hicks
Pelecie Dockery
E. Lee
Martha Smith
James Parker
Harry Gray
J. C. Moore
Albert Bennett
Rosa Burton
Louise Threadgill
Jimmie Ackross
William Turner
Victor Fowler
William Fowler
Elise Fowler
Dewey Nichols
James Red Deaton
Sandy Myers
H. A. Brown
H. A. Pope
Effie Conway
Frances Collins
Morris improving after car crush at Laughlin Chevrolet
Friends of R A Morris of Mallory street learn he shows improvement after a car fell on him during work beneath it at Laughlin Chevrolet last Thursday. His injuries were described as highly serious and he remains under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
R. A. Morris
Mallory Street
Laughlin Chevrolet Company
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Sues for 293 Dollar 10 Cents
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company filed suit in High Point municipal court seeking a judgment of 293.10 against W. L. Holsclaw of Rowan County for an outstanding account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
High Point Municipal
W. L. Holsclaw
Rowan County
Corrections issued for Rotary committee names
The Enterprise corrects a typographical error listing Louis Harriss as chairman of the ushers and flowers committee. The correct chair is Welch Harriss. Ticket committee members were listed as Mr and Mrs J P Holt but should read Bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Entertainment
Louis Harriss
Welch Harriss
J. P. Holt
Bolt
Fewer Prisoners Escaped Last Year
Raleigh report shows 355 escapes in 1936 down 52.3 percent from 757 in 1935 while recaptures reached 384 versus 662. Acting director Os car J. Pitts cites improved prison morale and fewer mass escape attempts, with no incident involving more than five escapees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Jan
Oscar J. Pitts
Penal Division
Pitts
Four New Charters Granted by Secretary Eure
Raleigh Jan. 4 Thad Eure secretary of state issued charters to four firms Chapel Hill Plumbing and Heating company of Chapel Hill Fowler and Harrelson Inc of Tabor City John C Shepherd Lumber corporation of Charlotte and Propst Realty company of Concord Each firm will operate in plumbing and heating motor vehicles lumber real estate and mortgage respectively with authorized capital up to 100000 and modest stock subscriptions by local individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Thad Eure
Chapel Hill Plumbing and Heating Company
Chapel Hill
A.&. Blackwood
R. R. Benson
C. P. Hinshaw
Fowler and Harrelson, Inc
Tabor City
Tealty Company of
Concord
Margaret M. Propst
Clyde L. Propst
J. W. Propst, Jr
Road Construction Increases In State
RALEIGH Jan 4 The highway and public works commission reported federal state projects amounting to 10 632 400 to contract in 1936 None of the work was state funded A total of 109 miles of concrete road was let at a cost of 5 008 900 as the largest single item
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Highway and Public Works Commission
Four Year-Old Burned by Spilled Coffee in Forest City
Four year-old Fay Wood was seriously burned when a pot of hot coffee spilled over her neck and shoulders in Forest City. The accident prompted medical care and a call for safety awareness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Fay Wood
Laughing Girl Is Much Better Says Spartanburg AP
Seventeen year old Margaret Davis known as the laughing girl is reported much better in Spartanburg South Carolina. Eight days of continuous laughing and talking left her weak from poor nourishment but she chatted with friends and ate three meals today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
8. C
Margaret Davis
Miss Davis
Negro Hospital Planned for Gastonia
A $19,000 county hospital for Negroes is to be built in Gastonia. The project outlines a new facility to serve Black residents in the county, reflecting local health service expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Negro Hospital
Gastonia
Five year old Arthur Johnson dies after scalding tub fall
Vatally scalded asheville five year old Arthur Johnson fell into a tub of scalding water and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Arthur Johnson
Lynn N Haney Dies After Week of Illness at 19
Lynn L Haney 19 of 1801 East Green Street died Sunday afternoon at 3 80 o clock after a weeklong illness. Born January 25 1917 in High Point he was the son of Richard and Nora Dennis Haney and had lived in the city all his life. He married Ruth Robinson July 17 1986 and is survived by his wife his mother three sisters and grandparents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from Green Street Baptist Church with Rev C N Royal officiating and interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn L. Haney
East Green Street
Mr. Haney
High Point
Richard
Nora Dennis Haney
Green Street
W. H. Atkinson
Surry County
Green Street Baptist Church
C. N. Royal
Oakwood Cemetery
John Miller Funeral Services Held for 75 Year Old Local Resident
John Miller 75 former city resident died at his son W P Miller’s home Seven Lakewood Terrace Atlanta Georgia Friday morning Funeral services were conducted at Mt Gilead M E church Randolph County by Rev O L Ruth with a quartet singing Precious Memories When They Ring Those Golden Bells Where We’ll Never Grow Old and Safe In The Arms of Jesus Pallbearers were W D Strowd E C Crowson Carl Johnson A M Johnson T L Dorsett and I L Caughton Interment Mt Gilead cemetery A brief service preceded the hearse at Sechrest Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
W. P. Miller
Lakewood Terrace
Atlanta
Mt. Gilead M. E. Church
Randolph County
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Ray Warner
Alvin Brown
Dockery Nance
Lois Ruth
Jesus
W. D. Strowd
E. C. Crowson
Carl Johnson
A. M. Johnson
T. L. Dorsett
I. L. Caughton
Mt. Gilead Cemetery
Sechrest Funeral Home
Ruth
Mrs Sarah E Jones Dies at 81 in Trinity
Mrs Sarah E Jones 81 widow of Thomas N Jones died suddenly at her Trinity route one home at 12 30 this morning after years of good health. Born Randolph county October 23 1855 she married December 14 1876 and leaves four sons A C Jones High Point A J Jones Trinity W A Jones and C V Jones Trinity route one a brother M L Gaddis Fairmount Indiana and a sister Mrs Stephen Hughes Trinity route one. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from Marlboro Friends church with Interment in Marlboro cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah EB. Jones
Thomas N. Jones
Trinity
Mrs. Jones
Randolph County
Martha Rush Gaddis
Mt. Zion M. P
A. C. Jones
High Point
A. J. Jones
W. A
C. V. Jones
M. L. Gaddis
Fairmount
Indiana
Stephen Hughes
Marlboro Friends Church
Edw. Suits
P. BE. Hamilton
Marlboro Cemetery
Funeral for Five Month Old Jerry Dean Seckler
Funeral services for Jerry Dean Seckler five month old son of D N and Catherine Dean Seckler were held Sunday at 3 PM at the home High Point route 3 with Rev C N Royal of Green Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery pallbearers Harold Seckler Pete Seckler Buck Johnson Cecil Burton. Argie Wood sang Safe In The Arms Of Jesus and a duet Does Jesus Care with Mrs Walter Crissman. A large turnout attended and flowers were abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Dean Seckler
D. N
Catherine Dean Seckler
High Point
Route 3
Rev
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Harold Seckler
Pete Seckler
Buck Johnson
Cecil Burton
Argie Wood
Jesus
Walter Crissman
Luck Is With Archie Baltas
Archie Baltas of 513 Oakland Avenue appeared in municipal court after being cited for allowing his dog to bark loudly at night. The court noted a new anti noise ordinance but enforcement begins after a 20 day period, with police watching for continued barking after January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Baltas
Oakland Avenue
Baltas
Parker Waynick
School students return to classes after holidays
High Point public schools resumed today with heavy anticipated attendance as students left Christmas break and returned at the regular hour. High Point College also welcomed students and basketball players as they regroup for the intercollegiate season with a 5 pm campus deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point College
Patrolmen Watch For Old Licenses In North Carolina
North Carolina state highway patrolmen on highways in High Point monitored motorists driving without 1936 license plates. Reports say several arrests occurred as officers target vehicles lacking current tags and continue patrols to enforce 1937 tag requirements. City police also watch for residents' vehicles and cite offenders to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
High Point
W. G. Friddle
Traffic violations tallied by police this weekend
Police charged three drivers with speeding, one with running a red light, one with driving without a state permit, and one with an illegal left turn. Drive carefully and save a life.
Lucks Likely to Agree to Removal to Miami Fla
M Smith of New York, attorney for Albert Lucks alias Lucas, said no hearing would be held in North Carolina as Lucks would probably agree to removal to Miami Florida to face charges under the federal white slave act. A removal hearing had been scheduled. Lucks was arrested in Robersonville and detained in Raleigh on $3,000 bond after a Wilson hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
M. Smith
New York
Albert Lucks
Lucas
Lucks
Fami
Fla
Robersonville
Wileon
Arrests Decline in Kinston After Liquor Law Change
Kinston police report arrests fell from 2599 in 1935 to 2223 in the following year. The document notes fewer cases of intoxication and drunken driving after liquor became legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston
Fair Officials Meet Raleigh Western NC Schedule
County fair officials will meet in Raleigh on January 12 to plan the western North Carolina schedule for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Charlotte Postal Receipts Hit All-Time High
December postal receipts in Charlotte totaled 101019.61 dollars, an all-time record for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Weasel Fur Changes With Winter Color
In winter a weasel's fur turns white, helping it blend in snow and retain more body heat, giving two advantages to its owner.
Moving day opens Southern Furniture Market week
Today marks moving day for Southern Furniture Market as exhibitors clear old samples and set booths for new arrivals. Manufacturers plan larger, more attractive displays building toward a colorful market-opening week with rapid shipments and busy floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Market
Wolf and Rug
Auto Stolen Here Found In Winston-Salem
Police were notified that a car stolen from Kearns of High Point was found parked on 420 North Spruce Street in Winston-Salem over the weekend. The 1927 model vehicle had been missing since December 14 and was located after four days. Local officers indicated little information beyond the make and model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearns
High Point
Winston-Salem
North Spruce Street
W! Salem
F. B. Cross
Springfield
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J. G. Madison
Chas. W. Patterson
High Point Floral Co. FE
O'Connor, Mer
Dial
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
Security Bank
North Main Street
Ring Drug CO
Rada
Lian
Lewis Body & Motor CO
Highpoint
Thieves
Furman, S.C
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
General Offices
High Point, N. C
Snow E .Commerce ST
Knitting Concern
N. Y
Mann
Lynn N. Haney
Sarah E. Jones
Miami, Fla
Southe Furniture MA
Winston-La
North Main
Por City
I. West Commerce
Security National Bae
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