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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
8
Johnson bids to consolidate city departments by creating a public works head overseeing engineering sanitation and street maintenance. He cites deficits and seeks wage scale changes, while City Manager Knox defends current budget status and delays action.
Greenville Texas a fifteen year old girl Mrs Bessie Lee Pennington of 2708 South Johnson Street describes being nervous weak and losing appetite after growing too fast She credits Cardus with restoring her energy and strength allowing her to resume activities and feel better
Funeral services for Sarah Morrison, prominent local Black woman and wife of Reid Morrison, will be held at First Baptist Church on East Washington Street tomorrow at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. F. R. Mason.
Public auction to sell a 9500 square foot tract and a 9000 square foot tract in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy a $700 deed of trust executed June 2 1924 by G F Greenwood and Nora Cheenwood to W A Idol Trustee for High Pointepee Building & Loan Association. Auction February 9 at 2 35 PM in front of Municipal building High Point per Book 422 page 501. Atty’s Peacock and Dalton. 17-17-24-31
City council hears plea from 8 D Clapp to curb stray dogs on streets. Councilman Sherrill W Horne defends owners, noting other animals would be targetted too. Mayor York recalls new ordinance empowering police to execute stray dogs and orders immediate enforcement once owners are notified.
Election of officers was postponed at the High Point Citizens Association meeting held at the Elwood hotel due to a small turnout. M. J. Wrenn was named acting chairman and W. B. Hall secretary to direct affairs until the next meeting.
A failed break in at 1210 Edmondson Street operated by O L Malpass and Son was aborted after intruders climbed onto the shelter and damaged the roof and ceiling. Police say this marked a second such attempt in a week, the earlier break at 109 Beaman Street being deterred by a guard dog. Plainclothesmen Nance and Batley investigated.
A Springfield Missouri resident kept a home grown watermelon edible through Christmas without refrigeration.
Public auction will be held in Greensboro at 2 o clock p m on February 11 1931 for property in High Point North Carolina. The sale is by trustee D C MacRaeum under a 1927 deed of trust from L Baxter Smith and Gertrude E Smith to Citizens Bank of Norfolk later Seaboard Citizens National Bank of Norfolk. The property lies on West Green Street and includes 17 square feet more or less. sale to satisfy the secured indebtedness defaulted on.
Thomas Sledge a 75 year old carpenter was found dead in his single room at 1202 Bradshaw street after neighbors reported a burst pipe. Coroner Dr Harvey ruled apoplexy with no inquest. He had left home Monday night and had not been seen since Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors recalled him as well traveled and conversational. He left no known valuables besides tools and a worn Dodge, license 192 NC. Relatives include nephews Alvin and Charlie Kennedy and niece Mandy Teague. Funeral plans not yet made.
A High Point municipal court verdict awarded Zurich General Accident and Liability $949.42 plus 6 percent interest from March 14, 1929, against the High Point, Thomasville and Denton Railroad. The railroad filed an appeal while about $400 already paid on the policy was credited to the claim. Local lawyers Lyon and Evans represented Zurich. J B Lovelace of Kirkman and Lovelace appeared for the railroad.
F J Sizemore urged public help to finish a new chamber of commerce booklet titled What is Made in High Point and Who Makes It. He said reliance on old directories keeps the list incomplete and asked managers of new factories branches and wholesale houses to notify his team to ensure up to date coverage.
Thirty three Sartin Dry Cleaning and Dutch Laundry workers from this city and Winston-Salem were guests of the local branch at an oyster stew gathering last night. N. L. Garner spoke on Salesmanship as the main address, with brief talks by H. M. Taylor and several employees.
Of the 114 counties in Missouri 83 decreased in population between the census of 1920 and that of 1930.
A tiny chapel claimed as the smallest church in the world sits near Covington in Kentucky. The current structure accommodates up to three worshippers at a time reflecting its intimate design and local charm.
Greensboro Jan. 17 C H Jones High Point charged with an assault had bond forfeiture set aside after he appeared and the case was nol pros. Ethel Muse was fined $50 and half the costs in the ballot forgery case with until Tuesday to raise the money. Bond continued to that date with capias if not paid. Court ends its special term. regular term opens Monday with Judge T B Finley.
Three High Point men Watson Weaver Robert Nicholson and Paul Bulla arrested here at their homes last Wednesday night were returned by Sheriffs H H Jessen and A M Thrower to South Carolina today to stand trial for the hold up of a filling station at Rosinville near St George Thursday night January 8. Weaver was arrested at his home on Park street Nicholson at 519 Centennial avenue and Bulla on Prospect street.
Tar Heel editors and publishers returned to their homes today from the three day session of the North Carolina Newspaper Institute held at the University of North Carolina. The institute closed yesterday and was addressed by Gov. O Max Gardner and nationally known newspaper men.
A historical note asserts that no nation had a president before the United States proposed and adopted the idea, marking a unique moment in political evolution.
A historical note reports that in British India twenty two languages are spoken and only eighty two persons in every thousand can read or write a letter. The statistic highlights literacy challenges across linguistic groups in the era.
Alexander B. Headen 67, a long time High Point resident and blind, died at 12 20 this morning at 500 Jones street from complications after a period of illness. Survived by two sons Donald E B Headen and Alfred R Headen two daughters Alma and Celeste Headen two sisters Mrs M L Marriner and Mrs Blanche Moore a nephew C H Marriner and a niece Miss Ruth Moore. He was a former U S postal serviceman and a Presbyterian church member funeral Sunday at 3 from the home with Dr C H Nabers officiating interment Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs Henry Peck visits Reno for a Pathfinder event centered on promoting world peace. The gathering highlights ongoing efforts to foster harmony through hosted discussions and community outreach.
B P Lauritzen of Hartington Nebraska attended his first bridge party at age 84 and claimed the top prize in a notable breakthrough moment for a lifelong pastime.
The defendant William Smith is summoned in a municipal court action based on a promissory note due November 6, 1930. The case, filed December 30, 1930, is returnable January 12, 1931, before the court of the Municipal Court in South Point, North Carolina. The defendant must answer or demur by then.
City officials clash over cut off notices bearing Brockett signature. Knox argues notices are courtesy warnings with 48 hour extension to pay to avoid penalties. Council backs manager. Brockett seeks authority name substitution for politeness. Court involvement not present. Public notice includes re-sale of land and warded deed details from Wachovia Bank.
Permanent receivers have been appointed for Knox Furniture Manufacturing Co under North Carolina and South Carolina law. Creditors and interested parties are warned that failure to respond by the specified date may result in barring their rights. Receivers M. Vanstory Jr and J. W. Lambeth urge contact through Brooks Parker Smith and Wharton, Greensboro, NC.
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