Embezzlement charges target Grissett and Aycock
Police issued warrants for William R. Grissett of High Point and Charles V. Aycock of Greensboro alleging embezzlement from North State Distributing Co. Grissett allegedly pilfered 43 dollars and Aycock 28 dollars. Grissett was later assaulted during a highway incident and treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North State Distributing Company
William R. Grissett
High Point
Charles V. Aycock
Greensboro
Grissett
Winston- Salem
Winston-Salem
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Aycock
Rambling Reporter Clarifies Identity in Assault Case
J C Moore of 1011 Rotary Drive says he is not the same man arraigned last week in municipal court on a charge of assault. The statement appears in The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C.oore
Rotary Drive
Enterprise
J. C. Moore
Police Official Attends NC Officers School Session
Sergeant J W McMahon superintendent of the police fingerprint bureau attended a session of the North Carolina Police Officers school in Charlotte yesterday. He left for Raleigh on private business this morning and is expected to return tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McMahon
Police Fingerprint Bureau
North Carolina Police Oficers
Charlotte
Raleigh
Motorist Hits Pole at Woodrow Ave and Fifth St
An unidentified driver crashed into a telephone pole near the Woodrow Avenue Fifth Street intersection last night. Wires were damaged but the pole remained intact and the motorist fled before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Avenue
Fifth Street
Birth of Harold Snyder Smith at Guilford General
Mr and Mrs William L Smith Jr announce the birth of a son Harold Snyder Smith at Guilford General hospital Sunday Both mother and child are reported doing nicely at home today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Smith, Jr
Harold Snyder Smith
Guilford General Hospital
Auman Dies After Illness In Seagrove Community
W B Auman 37 well known Seagrove resident dies at his home after a lingering illness. Survived by widow and three children Alene Jay Van and Donald Ray Dorsett, two sisters May Freeman of Asheboro and C C Cole of Seagrove, eight brothers Charles John Garfield Ray of Seagrove Route 2 Cecil Auman of Greensboro Clay Fay and Arcus Auman of Asheboro. Last rites at Huldah Baptist church Randolph County Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Auman
Seagrove
Alene
Jay van
Donald Ray Dorsett
May Freeman
Asheboro
C. C. Cole
Charles
John Garfield
Ray
Cecil Auman
Greensboro
Clay
Fay
Arcus Auman
Huldah Baptist Church
Randolph County
Fifty Nine Placed In Jobs In North Carolina
The state employment service reports 59 people placed in private industry last week in North Carolina. Irene W. Price, manager, announced 40 of these placements include permanent employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
North Carolina
Hour length varied with seasons in old timekeeping
Historically an hour was defined as one twelfth of the interval between sunset and sunrise and also as one twelfth of the daylight period, making hours of different lengths in different seasons.
Plans for North Carolina League Conference in Raleigh
Plans are set for the biennial municipal legislative conference of the North Carolina League of Municipalities in Raleigh on January 18. City Manager E. M. Knox expects to attend with the mayor or another council member. T. W. Smith of Chicago will headline the banquet with a talk on A Philosophy of Skill in Politics. Governor Clyde R. Hoey will be toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina League of Municipalities
Raleigh
E. M. Knox
C. S. Grayson
Knox
League
T. W. Smith
Chicago
Illinois State Senate
University of Chicago
Clyde R. Hoey
Senator Smith
Roosevelt
Henry Brandeis, Jr
P. N. Grice
Institute of Government At
Chapel Hill
C. B. Holding
January Court Of Honor Set For Monday In High Point
The January Court of Honor of the High Point Boy Scout council will meet at Wesley Memorial church at 4 30 p m Monday January 25 announced by B W Hackney Jr executive The Junior Court of Honor meets Saturday January 23 at 9 in the Scout executive offices Other dates: Asheboro January 18 Salisbury January 22 Lexington January 25 Thomasville February 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Boy Scout Council
Wesley Memorial Church
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Two Divorces Filed in City Courts
Two absolute divorce suits filed this morning in municipal court. George Albert Jones seeks a divorce from Erma May Porter Jones, alleging marriage on June 12, 19 18 and separation in April 193? The second suit has J Weldon Hicks seeking a divorce from Frances Hicks, via guardian ad litem Mrs C C Hartgrove, alleging marriage on November 1, 1930 and separation December 29, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Municipal Court
George Albert Jones
Erma May Porter Jones
Tlice
J. Weldon Hicks
Frances Hicks
Ad Litem
C. C. Hartgrove
Plaintif
Accused Negro Is Released By Mob
In Olanta South Carolina a crowd seized Isaac Scott 39 and released him after the alleged assault of a school teacher. Sheriff W R Wall quoted Scott saying he was drunk and did not know where he was when entering the girl’s room. He was later brought to the county jail.
No Foul Play Found in Weatherford Death
Deputy C. A. Grinnell announced an autopsy found no evidence of foul play in the death of L. D. Weatherford, a 61 year old farmer who disappeared for four weeks before his body was found in a ditch behind a filling station near Darlington on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
8. C
C. A. Grinnell
L. D. Weatherford
Believe Neuralgia The BC Way Headaches Relief
Ad copy for BC pain relief tablets claiming quick action for headaches neuralgia and muscular aches. It markets BC and BO as trusted remedies with years of use and small 10c or 25c package sizes and per dose options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ountalDe
Ady
Weather swings as rain expected after mild January
Freak weather continues with rain forecast for tomorrow. The city saw a January high near 70 followed by a 30 point drop to 40, sunny skies and outdoor activity yesterday, while shoppers eyed spring goods and last summer’s heat contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Milady
Price Increases Seen for Southern Furniture Market
Reports from the Chicago furniture mart indicate price advances of seven to ten percent may occur as the Southern Furniture and Rug market opens next week. Registrations reach 6,590 to start the week with optimism for solid business in January. Modern furniture dominates booths though 18th Century pieces rise in demand as stoves and novelties sell well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Mart
Chicago Mart Today
Chicago
Youth Bound Over To Superior Court
James Edward Patrum, 15, of 237 Proctor Street, faced municipal court on a crime against nature charge. He was ordered to post a $300 appearance bond for Guilford Superior Court trial after Juvenile Judge Ed H. Smith recommended holding him for trial and noted past trouble with juvenile authorities and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Patrum
Proctor Street
Guilford Superior Court
Ed H. Smith
Lewis EB. Teague
Aunt Keezar Hargreaves Attends Funeral in Lexington
A burial in Lexington yesterday drew family and residents as Aunt Keezar Hargreaves, an African American woman who claimed to be 19 at Levi Hargreaves birth, attended the funeral. The death certificate shows Levi’s age at 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Keezar” Hargreaves
Levi
Plan conference at Libbey Owens Ford amid glass strike
Representatives of the Federation of Flat Glass Workers at Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co plants planned a conference today with company officials. The action follows a strike and aims to negotiate terms with management in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Federation of
Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass Co
Hoey's Highway Declarations Disappoint Good Roads Group
Raleigh dispatch reports that Governor Clyde R. Hoey's highway recommendations, apart from district reorganization, disappoint road advocates and may cut county road funding due to proposed license tag reductions. Critics argue fuel tax and tag revenue already cover maintenance, and cutting tags risks multi million losses harming county road upkeep plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoey
Raleigh
Clyde R. Hoey
State Highway and Public Works Commission
North Carolina
Lord's Prayer on a Penny Sells in New York Street Hustle
A New York pitchman hawks The Lord's Prayer on a penny at Eighth Avenue and 48th Street, offering salvation for 5 cents. While shoppers buy wind-up hula dolls and balloons elsewhere, the penny prints scripture beneath Lincoln’s profile as crass commerce meets faith in a city corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eighth Avenue
Broadway
42Nd Street
48Th Street
Abraham Lincoln
Edward
Mrs. Sum mey Dead at 27 After Illness
Mrs. Daisey Everhart Summey aged 27 wife of Marion Summey died at her home 1003 East Russell Street Sunday at 5 10 p m following a week long illness. Survived by husband a son Jack Lee and three daughters Peggy Marie Patty Sue and Betty Ann all at home. Also parents Mr and Mrs E P Everhart of Lexington and siblings Adam Louis Frank Woodrow Sidney Emma Mary Elizabeth Fred and G C Thomason. Funeral at Green Street Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p m Rev C N Royal to officiate with graveside service in Lexington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisey Everhart Summey
Marion Summey
East
Russell Street
Weekend thefts report notes several small losses
Police logged multiple thefts over the weekend with a Pontiac sedan stolen on Montlieu Avenue and other items including a leather coat, two auto horns, and a medical kit from cars. A bicycle was recovered by police at Lake Street near Eaird's department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ferguson
Montlieu Avenue
Georgia
Charles Langley
South Main Street
J. N. Potts
Hansell Street
Dr. A. ©. Jones
Johnson Street
J. B. Ridge
Lake Street
Eaird’s
Funeral services set for three month old Arlie Mendenhall
Arlie Allen Mendenhall died Sunday morning at the family home on route two High Point. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home with Rev. W. R. Jenkins officiating. Burial followed at Prospect M. E. Church cemetery. Survived by parents Roby and [name], and sisters Lois and Burnell Mendenhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Mendenhall
Thomasville
Arlie Allen Mendenhall
Roby Mendenhall
Route Two
High Point
W. R. Jenkins
M. E
Prospect M. E. Church
Lois
Burnell Mendenhall
Last rites held for 19 day old Harold Britt
Harold David Britt died early Sunday at age 19 days in the Cld community. Funeral services were held at Clarksburg M E Church with burial in Clarksbury church cemetery. Survived by his parents Arthur and Mrs Britt and grandfather Lee Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harold David Britt
Arthur Britt
Cld
Clarksburg M. E
Lee Warner
Clarksbury Church
Emily Dorsett Final Rites In Randolph County
Final services were held at Holly Springs church for Mrs. Emily Jane Dorsett aged 83 who died Saturday at her daughter’s home on Lexington route four. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Esther Creasey and Mrs. N C Gobble, three sons R M Dorsett George Dorsett and Frank Dorsett, 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Interment followed in Holly Springs church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Dorsett
Thomasville
Holly Springs
Randolph County
Emily Jane Dorsett
N. C. Gobble
Lexington
Esther Creasey
High Point
R. M. Dorsett
Chicago
George
Frank Dorsett
Greensboro
Holly Springs Church
Ellen Harrington 99 Buried in Robeson County
Mrs Ellen Harrington aged 99 believed oldest woman in Robeson county was buried in Marietta yesterday after burial services held locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Harrington
Marietta
Robeson County
Traffic violations spike as police charge seven drivers
Police this week cited five for improper parking, two for lacking licenses, three for speeding, three for reckless driving, one for driving drunk, two for driving without a state permit and one for running a red light. Drive carefully and save life.
Local Court Hears Wide Range of Sentences
Bodenheimer faces three months on the roads after a raid on a filling station yielded nearly 20 pints of liquor. W. Weaver receives four months on county roads for assault, with concurrent sentences for related charges. A variety of others, from drunkenness to probation violations, receive fines, jail terms, or dismissals as cases proceed or are postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodenhamer
Teague
A. H. Pate
Guilford Superior Court
Willie Weaver
Lula Johnson
John Gabriel
Jonell Harps
Cleados Nay
Murphy
A. V. Daniel
Annie Samuels
Grace Blackwelder
J. Frank Mabe
M. L. Clodfelter
Newest Judge Ervin Sworn in at Morganton
Sam J. Ervin Jr. was sworn in at his Morganton home this morning as North Carolina's newest superior court judge. He will join the Mecklenburg court for an extra term running until April 18. The ceremony drew the Mecklenburg bar, nearly full attendance, as he began his bench career with a quick oath over coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
North Carolina
Morganton
Mecklenburg Court
Joe Buckley
Mecklenburg
John Hayworth Injured After Route 8 Incident
John Hayworth, 37, was found on Route 8 with facial cuts and bruises early this morning. He was unconscious beside the road and admitted to General Hospital at 8 45 after a private driver reported discovering him. the principal injury is a gash on his left cheek with unclear cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayworth
General Hospital
Hayworth
Open reciprocity trade urged by national grange
The National Grange demands open reciprocal trade with foreign nations and urges a congressional vote. The statement criticizes current tariff policy and calls for broader tariff reform with presidential support and expert analysis cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
National Grange National Cooperative
Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.R. Grissett
Greensboro Man
America
Shepard's
Asheboro Highway
Ward St. Dial
Rye
Dan
B. B. Oldham
W. M
M. Gueth
Sec
Ring Drug CO
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
General Offices
High Point, N. 0
Grayson
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
General Assembly
Lord’s Prayer
Pitchman
MS. Summey
C. W. Bodenheimer
W. Bodenhamer
Law Times
Lewis E
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
H. L
Mann Drug
Absal
Tewis Boi & Motor
Evter
Lyle
North Main
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!