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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1931
Page
10
Mayor C A York announced council consideration of local laws to curb electrical interference harming radio reception. D L Sprinkle cites a flashlight ad device from a nearby service station as the nuisance. Attorney Horace Haworth to research possible legal remedies and report back.
R L Cecil prominent farmer of Davidson county died at his West Lexington Avenue extension home after over a year of ill health. Funeral at Pleasant Grove Methodist church Thursday at two with Rev. G L Reynolds and Rev. D P Williams officiating. Survived by widow Acenith Bodenheimer three sons J M J E and Russell Cecil a daughter Mrs George Poindexter two sisters Mrs W T Kennedy and Mrs Walter Burton five grandchildren former wife Elizabeth Kennedy preceded him 30 years.
Phillip Silver of N. H. Silver and Co. forecasts a gradual recovery in 1931 after a strong January sale. He expects March onward to bring improving trade, notes price stability, reports wholesale price cuts of 10 to 12 percent, and cites lines improving quality as key. He observes cash held by customers and anticipates rush orders for spring merchandise as stock replenishes.
The Winston-Salem Traffic club annual dinner at the Robert E Lee Hotel last night honored Pennsylvania Railroad officials. Attendees from High Point Thomasville and Denton included F J Sizemore J T Ryan F J Flagler and H R Matthews with Co B Sudborough as chief speaker. Other present were E S Neilson W McL Pomeroy R W Cooke and A B Smith from various railroad offices.
Indiana governor Harry Laslie has undergone thirteen operations after sustaining injuries from a Purdue football special wreck in 1904. Laslie’s illness and surgery timeline are reported as officials confirm ongoing medical treatment and recovery progress.
F J Sizemore of the chamber of commerce urged High Point to begin producing women’s and children’s clothing to diversify industry. He cited national outlays for women’s and children’s wear and argued local success could grow with new lines, noting local furniture and hosiery precedents. He encouraged inquiring into the field and addressing doubts about local capability.
R K Stewart and Son won the bid to renovate and expand the local Country Club clubhouse. Work starts immediately with completion targeted by mid March, weather permitting. Plans include major reconfiguration of the lower right wing for locker rooms, game rooms, and offices, with a renewed women’s section, expanded dining, and a new sprinkler system to improve safety.
A terse exchange shows a wife accusing her husband of leaving, the office boy unable to answer, and the secretary having vanished with him. The fragment hints at a workplace affair and a missing manager.
Two sixteenth century needlework panels were auctioned in London for about $20,000. The sale highlighted early textile crafts and drew collectors seeking historical textile art.
High Point voters saw a long running transit issue settled as the council adopted an ordinance to end street car operation and grant a 10 year bus contract under which North Carolina Public Service Company runs the system. The measure also limits track removal to freight related trackage only, amid talks over extending the bus contract and cost of maintaining street car lines.
Funeral services were held for infant William Howard Mann son of Mr and Mrs W B Mann at 919 Redding street with Rev O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery The child born March 31 1930 in this city died during Christmas holidays while staying with grandparents Pneumonia was the cause Pallbearers were Shelley Hebron Grover and Spurgeon Mann
Hundreds gathered to view Majestic's $50,000 trackless radio equipped train on a yearlong tour. The showcase stopped at the Junior high school and Clinard Electric, with five crew members including train director W A Beahm. Guest Furman Ferguson of Shaw's Charlotte attended. The train travels nationwide, promoting safety and broadcasting innovations.
In Bickley England sixty year old Matilda Rom mell was fined for disobeying a police traffic signal while driving. Public sale notice describes sale of land in Guilford County with detailed bounds and dates in 1924 involving G F Green Nora, W A Idol Trustee, and others.
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