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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1935
Page
10
A severe thunderstorm swept through High Point and nearby areas last night and into this morning causing temporary power outages in parts of the community. A dense fog and lingering mist lingered after the rain subsided.
Capus M. Waynick chairman of the State Highway and Public Works commission will be principal speaker at the Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Thursday night January 24 at 7 oclock.
Key West Florida features a single east west artery Duval Street running from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. The historic thoroughfare links the island’s harbor area with downtown and hosts shops hotels and local landmarks.
A meter is defined as longer than a yard, establishing a precise length comparison between the two units. The statement clarifies metric versus imperial measurement standards.
The ERA announces a new community center at Oak and Green streets opening tomorrow from 2 to 6 pm. Mrs. A. B. Caldwell and Mrs. Emma Warner will supervise the center which will operate two days weekly with demonstrations in cooking sewing and other household arts.
The Great Rift of Africa stretches for 56 thousand miles and is described as the world's largest valley in extent.
The mid week service at the Church of Christ tomorrow evening will study the life of Christ as portrayed in the Book of Matthew. Rev. Dennis Helsa Beck will lead the service at seven o clock, and a large attendance is expected with an invitation extended to visitors.
Dr W A Lambeth will speak on Shrines of the Soul at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church tonight. The mid week service features hymns and informal fellowship. J Gurney Briggs leads the music in the intermediate department room beginning at 7 30.
An advertisement-like fragment touts Creomulsion as a seven benefits remedy for coughs with quick relief and safety claims. The copy is incomplete but emphasizes comprehensive action and affordability.
For the first time this year the sale of automobile licenses in High Point has surpassed last year's figure, exceeding 1934 sales by about 1 000 state plates. Through noon today 8 465 state licenses of 13 000 had been sold, versus 7 425 a year ago, with city tags at 3 800. The Carolina Motor Club notes the trend toward a stronger year in 1935. Plates remain at normal price until April 1, after which a 25 percent quarterly reduction applies.
Police said early today a group described as amateurs looted a bargain store in Rocky Mount between 8 and 5 am. merchandise including clothing and shoes valued at 1100 dollars was taken from the owners.
LE HAVRE January 9 The French line announced Detective Arthur Johnson of the New York police with a party of three sailed at 2 p m today on the SS S He de France bound for the United States Johnson spent months in Europe investigating German angles of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case He is known to have visited places in Germany where Hauptmann once lived The company office did not disclose the nationalities of Johnsons three companions The United States consulate said it did not know Johnson had failed
The High Point Savings and Trust Company reported a strong year with the second half of 1934 better than the first. Directors re elected include A H Ragan Ed L Ragan R R Ragan J W Sechrest W D Spurgeon Dr D A Stanton A E B Tate and H N Williard. Officers named: Ed L Ragan president Dr D A Stanton vice president H N Williard cashier N W Garfield assistant cashier and W F Armfield manager of the Insurance department.
Dr. Phillip Davis, newly elected president, reviewed the American Business Club history established in 1926. He noted Sam H. Denny as the first president and listed successive leaders, mentioning club achievements over nine years. Frank Robbina joined the club as a new member.
High Point Civitan Club will host Civitan International district convention on April 9 drawing several hundred members from North and South Carolina. President William F. Bailey announced notable attendees include Dr. W Earl Quillan and Arthur Cundy with Frederick L Willis. Officers may be elected and installed at a banquet, with plans pending Miami convention in June. Henry V Koonts named general chairman to coordinate arrangements.
Alicia Hart advises readers planning a winter southern vacation to boost self promotion. She prescribes six hot oil treatments before a permanent wave, scalp tonics, and a hair test by the operator, stressing the operator's skill alongside brand choice for healthy hair and complexion before travel.
Cornstalk derived goods such as paper golf balls and fountain pens appear in reports. Wisconsin in 1930 slaughtered 3845 retired horses for animal food, reflecting widespread livestock disposals.
An old advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as prompt relief for constipation and sick bowels. It cites Mrs. A. J. Davenport of Paducah Kentucky praising its purifying action and notes the remedy is made from vegetable plant leaves and roots valued for medicinal effect.
Dan Pickett was convicted of larceny and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail to work on the roads. Virgil Harmas received 90 days, to be served on roads, with execution within two years. Other docket items include violations of prohibition, assault with deadly weapon, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, gambling, and reckless driving with costs or minimal penalties.
Greensboro report shows 64 highway deaths in division two spanning 31 counties for 1994. December added six fatalities, while January had no fatal accidents. Lieut. W. J. Croom, division commander, released the tally.
Robert A. McPheeters was elected a member of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company’s board at the annual stockholders meeting held yesterday in Winston-Salem. He has managed the High Point trust department for four years and previously taught business law at the University of North Carolina.
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