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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

12

Arbitration session over High Point grade crossing contract

The city of High Point and Blythe Brothers of Charlotte appeared before a two member arbitration board to resolve technical questions about excavation and retaining wall work for a grade crossing elimination project. The parties stressed there is no ill will and that expert interpretation is needed.

High Point Blythe Brothers Charlotte City Hall Harry W. Loving W. M. Pratt Durham PWA Stateighway and Public Works Commission Southern Railway Company B. M. Knox Jack Blythe

Arbitration Sought Over Hazardous Embankment Work

The city and Blythe Brothers dispute insurance threats and liability for excavation work near a vertical embankment. They agreed to arbitration with one member from each side and a possible third, while A. H. Guion and Company proceeds under a force account.

Main Wrenn Blythe

Plans Completed For Formal Dedication Of New County Building

Plans were announced for a House Warming dedication at the new county building on South Main Street in Guilford County. O A Kirkman J W Clinard B S Clark and County Commissioner Joe F Hoff man head the committee with daytime and evening programs and a radio address by Commissioner Hoffman. George L Stansbury will speak after intro by Troy R Short and Mayor C S Grayson will voice city appreciation. The Rotary Club hosts a luncheon and pamphlets on Guilford County will be distributed.

O. A. Kirkman J. W. Clinard C. Clark Joe F. Hoffman Hoffman High Point Stansbury George L. Stansbury Troy R. Short Guilford County Grayson

Committee Plans To Disburse Funds For Officers Benefit

A Raleigh committee will draft rules for the disbursement of the law enforcement officers' benefit fund created by the previous general assembly. Appointed members include Joe S. Phipps of Greensboro, M. B. Hanes of Cramerton, and George Ross Pou, the state auditor.

Raleigh General Assembly Joe 8S. Phipps Greensboro State Sheriffs’ Association M. B. Hanes Cramerton Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of North

Woman Injured In Automobile Wreck

Mrs. EB. Stamey 32 of 922 Gurley Street was taken to Gull ford General Hospital after a collision at West Willis and Fairview. BE. Stamey 37 of 922 Gurley Street and Co. V. Correll 1202 Blair Street were arrested for reckless driving.

Stamey Gurley Street Gullford General Hospital Yow West Willis Fairview Streets Co. V. Correll Blair Street

UNC Faculty Votes on Revised Southern Conference Athletics Rules

The University of North Carolina faculty met at noon to discuss the revised Southern Conference participation regulations governing athletics.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina

Many Attend Rites For Jesse R. Smith

Funeral services for Jesse R. Smith who died at his Archdale home were held at Archdale M B and B church on Wednesday at 11. Reverend E B Kirk and Reverend B E W Jones officiated. A large gathering attended the service with many flowers. Pallbearers included C W Duggins J M Dobson G C Peace F W Peace Clay Lambeth and W T Ward. Interment followed at Hopewell M E church cemetery.

Jesse R. Smith Archdale Archdale M. B&b EB. C. Kirk BE. W. Jones C. W. Duggins J. M. Dobson G. C. Peace

District P O S Of A Meet Here Saturday

District one Sons of America meeting to be held here Saturday includes a 4 30 p m business session led by J A Sloop High Point and an 7 p m banquet at Green Street Baptist with toastmaster J C Kesler state treasurer from Salisbury Invocation by Rev C N Royal and welcome by A J Koonce. G W Brooks will offer benediction.

District One Patriotic Order, Sons of America High Point Asheboro Thomasville Lexington Greensboro Siler City J. A. Sloop Green Street Baptist Church J. C. Kesler Kesler Salisbury C. N. Royal Green Street Church A. J. Koonce H. H. Koontz Co. L. Thomas F. E. Howard R. L. Pope Henry E. Styers Fleet Baldwin G. W. Brooks

Traffic Violations Include Speeding and Reckless Driving

Police report within 24 hours there were three arrests for speeding three for violating traffic ordinances and two for reckless driving. A note warns that swerving or hard braking at high speed can cause skidding even on dry roads. A geographical mile equals one minute of latitude.

Shareholders Meeting at High Point Building and Loan

The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will hold a shareholders meeting at 7 30 P M on Thursday January 27 1938 at 310 North Main Street High Point North Carolina. The agenda includes electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year receiving the annual report of the Secretary Treasurer and other business as may come before the meeting.

Nette High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association, Inc North Main Street High Point N. C

Statement of truth sworn by B F Johnson Secretary Treasurer

B F Johnson secretary treasurer of the association personally appeared and swore that the foregoing statement is true to the best of his knowledge. Sworn and subscribed before me on the 18th day of January 1933. Notary Bessie A Foster commission expires 8 25 38.

B. F. Johnson Bessie A. Foster

Creditors Receive Seventy Eight Percent in Receivership

Attorneys for the receiver in the Wilson and Keziah receivership reported in municipal court that the estate has paid all priority claims and unsecured creditors received 78 percent of their total claims. Receiver A. B. Parker was appointed February 16, 1937, by Judge Teague after Snow Lumber petition. After costs, unsecured creditors were paid 79,531.72. Lincoln’s estate valued at 110,295 was shared equally by his widow and two sons.

Wilson and Keziah Parker Lewis B. Teague Snow Lumber Company Lincoln

Swallows Poison Case Report Involving Ruby Drake

Ruby Mae Drake of 221 Gordy Street was taken by Yow's ambulance to Burrus Memorial Hospital at 10 45 AM after allegedly swallowing a quantity of a fectant. She was burned on the mouth and face when the bottle was knocked from her hand. She remains under medical care.

Ruby Mae Drake Gordy Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

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