Burrus Named To Surgery Staff Duke Med School
Dr. John Tilden Burrus, long time surgeon and former president of the state board of health, accepts a visiting lecturer appointment in clinical surgery at Duke University Medical School. He will conduct clinics in fall and spring terms and serves as president of the High Point hospital and head of the Burrus Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tilden Burrus
State Board of Health
Wilburt C. Davison
Duke University of Medicine
Burrus
H. A. Royster
Raleigh
Addison Brentzer
Charlotte
Hugh Trout
Roanoke
B. C. Willis
Rocky Mount
General Assembly
High Point
Duke Medical School
High Point Hospital
G. F. Duncan
H. W. McCain
Burrus Clinic
Randolph Hospital
Asheboro
Davidson Hospital
Lexington
Mills Home Infirmary
Thomasville
Western North Carolina
Morganton
Jamestown School Hosts Guilford County Board of Education
The Guilford County Board of Education led by Supt Thos R Foust visited Jamestown School this week. They observed attendance in over half the grades and playground activities, lunched with the PTA, and praised the school under Mrs E B Wicke before a move to Oakdale School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Guilford
Greensboro
Mre
E. B. Wicke
Oakdale School
Farmer Will Speak For College Today
Reverend R J Farmer speaks on behalf of the college at Belmont and Cedar Cliff churches on Mt Hermon charge with afternoon and evening services planned at Gibsonville. Dr P B Lindley of High Point College preaches at First Methodist Protestant in the morning. Organist Prof E B Stimson plays preludes and postludes as the choir performs The Earth Is The Lord's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
First Methodist Protestant Church
North Main
Richardson Streets
P. B. Lindley
High Point College
R. J. Farmer
Belmont
Cedar Cliff
Mt. Hermon
Farmer
Gibsonville
First Church
E. B. Stimson
Konitz
Stebbins
Hosmer
Home For Children Being Sought Here
Forrest H. Shuford, boys' commissioner of the local board of welfare, seeks a good home for two boys. The eight month old infant is strong and healthy while the three year old is described as obedient and cheerful. Contact Mr. Shuford at phone 2897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest H. Shuford
Local Board of Welfare
Democrats Schedule Executive Session in Guilford County
Renfrew calls a special meeting of the High Point Democratic executive committee at the Elwood hotel dining room Thursday at 7 30 p m. The gathering will coordinate with E T Kearns and his Victory Fund team to plan the drive and discuss other party matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfrew
Township Executive Committee
Elwood Hotel
High Point Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Victory Fund Committee
Wate Renfrew
E. T. Kearns
Guilford County
Renfrow
Kearns
White Man Arrested For Theft of Bread
James Mathews, 21, of 206 Coltrane Street, was arrested yesterday on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing several loaves of bread from an A P Tea Company store on South Main Street. Bond set at $50 for hearing before Judge Teague in municipal court Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mathews
Coltrane Street
A & P. Tea Company
South Main Street
Bond
Teague
Duke Survey Details 134 New Piedmont Plants in 1931
A Duke Power survey shows 134 new or expanded industrial plants in the Piedmont Carolinas during 1931. Hosiery led with 37 plants, 10 communities tied for first with 10 new plants each including Charlotte Winston-Salem and High Point, while Greensboro Hickory Burlington Greenville S C Marion Salisbury Mount Airy and others contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Duke Power Company
Piedmont
Carolinas
Winston-Salem
High Point
Greensboro
Hickory
Burlington
Spartanburg
Vaidese
Hendersonville
Anderson
Travellers Rest
Honea Path
Taylorsville
Rutherfordton
Chester
Tryon
Rutherford College
Ellenboro
Conover
Lyman
Brevard
Bishopville
Drexel
Gibsonville
Old Fort
Father and Son Jailed After Violent Street Fight
Gilbert Robbins and his son T. Robbins, both of 1215 Sherrod Street, were jailed on assault with deadly weapon charges after a dispute over the sister led to stabbing. The father stabbed the son twice with a knife, the injured youth later loaded a shotgun and faced his father outside as police arrived. Both await municipal court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Robbins
T. Robbins
Sherrod Street
City Schools Start Spring Term In High Point
High Point city schools begin the spring term Monday with exams completed Friday. Book fees are due Monday for high school $2 and for junior high and sixth seventh grades $1.50. Second semester at High Point College starts Tuesday with registration Monday. Night school operates at Emma Blair school Highland Mill West End Baptist church and the YWCA with seven teachers led by Miss Eva Edgerton and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
T. Wingate. Andrews
High Point College
Emma Blair
Highland Mill
West End Baptist Church
Eva Edgerton
Louise Edwards
Ida Herman
Sarah J. Key
W. T. Saunders
Bessie Tesh
Ruth Welborn
Miss Edgerton
Elkin
L. R
Civic Award To Be Made Today In High Point
High Point will honor the year’s top unselfish citizen with a civic award today at 3 PM. Rep Capus Waynick will deliver the address before announcing the winner and presenting the silver loving cup donated by Publix Kinsey theaters. The ceremony will draw civic club leaders, nominees, and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
High Point
Publix-Kincey Theaters
Capus M. Waynick
R. Ragan
W. C. Mol
F. N. Tate
S. C. Clark
J. E. Millis
R. T. Amos
J. S. Pickett
C. S. Grayson
T. Wingate Andrews
J. Elwood Cox
C. F. Tomlinson
W. B. McEwen
P. E. Lindley
W. B
Guilford Choir Set for Concert at Central Friends Church
Guilford College A Capella Choir directed by Prof. Max Noah will perform at Central Friends Church auditorium on Sunday evening February 7 at 7 36. The concert invites Central Friends members and city music lovers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
Guilford College
Judgment Sought on $250 Note in Municipal Court Case
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company sues W. F. McCanless of Salisbury for $250 and interest due since September 10 on a promissory note. Separately, Mrs. Mary Gibson Davis files for absolute divorce from Lee Gibson. service by publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
W. F. McCanless
Salisbury
Mary Gibson Davis
Lee Gibson
City Builds Fourth in 1931 State Ranking
High Point ranked fourth in North Carolina for building in 1931 with construction valued at 800790. Charlotte led with 1267488 and Greensboro followed with 1111136. Winston-Salem was third at 253087. Overall state total reached 66103433, down slightly from 1930. Other cities listed include Durham 714700 Raleigh 57572 Salisbury 344010 Asheville 243463 Lexington 805285 Wilson 66525 Kinston 43000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
Greensboro
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Durham
Raleigh
Salisbury
Asheville
Lexington
Wilson
Kinston
Damages Sought in Alienation of Affection Suit
Mrs. Ruby Handcox seeks 35000 in damages from Leola Pitts Brooks in a Chatham County suit alleging alienation of her husband’s affection. The complaint, filed by attorney Thomas J. Gold Jr., cites August 24 1929 marriage and claims Brooks distracted the husband through close visits and public displays. Handcox seeks 25000 in actual damages and 10000 punitive damages with execution against Brooks property and possible jail reentry if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby E. Handecox
Leola Pitts Brooks
Chatham County
Thomas J. Gold, Jr
Brooks
RIPE APPLES FOUND IN KENNEDY YARD
H. H. Kennedy of 526 Centennial avenue reports two apple crops this season. He brought The Enterprise several ripe apples found on a tree in his yard, noting the unusual pranks of Mother Nature this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Kennedy
Centennial Avenue
Kennedy
Fair Division of Business Among Show Exhibitors
The Southern Furniture Exposition reports a promising start with 150 exhibitors and 500 buyers from over a dozen states. Tomlinson notes demand for higher grade merchandise and steady, if modest, orders, with attendance likely to surpass 1,000. North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia supply most visitors as market trade improves but remains cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture
Southern Furniture Exposition
Tomlinson and
Williams-Norris
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
H. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Dr Crowell Escapes Injury After Car Hits Train
Dr. George H. Crowell of Archdale escaped injury when his car was struck by a shifting engine at the Hamilton street grade crossing around 5 PM. The car suffered minor damage, an ambulance was summoned but he was not hospitalized, drawing a large crowd at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Crowell
Archdale
Hamilton Street
Crowell
Local Construction Firm Wins Salisbury Contract
Thermont Construction Company of this city has been awarded the contract for the erection of a new factory addition. The contract was awarded by FT F Wrenn of High Point, owner of the building. Elmer Hedrick oversees Dermont Construction here. work is set to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Construction Company
Salisbury
Thermont Construction Company
Crecon of
Raylass Oe
FT. F. Wrenn
High Point
Elmer Hedrick
Dermont Construction Company
Harpers Calm As Trial Time Nears In Slaying Case
In Greensboro on January 23, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Harper prepare for their Wednesday murder trial in superior court over the slaying of Charles C. Holton. Both remain silent, with defense counsel Thomas J. Go Sr. and others shaping the case as spectators gather, while speculation grows about possible insanity pleas and surprise defense testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Terry H. Harper
Charles C. Holton
High Point
Harper
Carolinas
Georgia
Thomas J. Go Sr
Gold, McAnally and Gold
R. B. Holton
Girl Charges Late Boy Friend With Larceny of Ring
Gibbons Gilly Colfax 21 arrested on larceny of a high school ring from Miss Mary Wright 1414 East Green street. She says he took the ring after a date and has not returned it. Bond set at 850 for appearance in municipal court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgilly Gibbons
Colfax
Mary Wright
East Green Street
Gibbons
Party Breaks Up At Sandy Ridge Jail Scene
Four youths from this city visited Sandy Ridge prison to see friends behind bars. they were not allowed to leave and were later jailed on automobile stealing and related charges. The car, a stolen Chrysler sedan, contained whisky and supplies for a staged tour. All four faced bonds of 1500 dollars. two men attempted to flee HQ but were recaptured. Gardner, Roach, Montgomery, and Saferight are named in connection with hit-and-run and whisky charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Ridge
Fred Roach
Hobart Gardner
Edith Montgomery
Margaret Saferight
R. H. Millikan
High Point
Gardner
Roach
Montgomery
Unknown Prowler Shot Near Gordon Street Home
An unknown prowler approached a Gordon Street residence and was shot by a shotgun blast. He fled crying as if wounded, leaving no trace. Police notified hospitals to be alert for a wounded man matching his description. no report found at headquarters by early morning.
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Gordon Street
Annual Sunday School Convention Here Today
Sunday school teachers and officers from throughout the township gather at the First Reformed church at 2 30 PM for the High Point Township Sunday School convention. The event features organization work and officer elections under the High Point Township and North Carolina associations with talks by Rev G Ray Jordan Rev Shuford Peeler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
High Point Township
Mlaistid
North Carolina
A. E. Tate
First Baptist Sunday School
R. I. Farmer
First Methodist Protestant Church
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Shuford Peeler
Salisbury
North Carolina Sunday School Association
Five Guilford County youths on Wake Forest honor roll
Wake Forest college lists ten Guilford county men on the honor roll. Five hail from High Point: Albert Dunning Milton Russell Heath Tadlock Walter Hutchins and Carl Lewis. The Greensboro group includes Meade Connelly Howard Mitchell Clyde Glosson Henry Groom and Thad Cheney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Wake Forest College
Grady
Patterson
High Point
Greens
Albert Dunning
Charles Dunning
Milton Russell
R. D. Russell
Heith Tadlock
M. H. Tadlock
Walter Hutchins
W. L
The Worst Sin of Our City Topic Announced
Rev G Ray Jordan of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church outlines the sermon for tonight as The Worst Sin of Our City continuing a series The Worst About Sin The Young People meet at 645 pm with Miss Mary Alice Futrelle leading a discussion titled Who Controls the Movies All city youth urged to attend worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial
Mary Alice Futrelle
New Baby Pacifier Method Demonstrated In Street
A High Point father demonstrated a simple technique to soothe a crying infant by riding in a car. He held the baby in one arm while steering with the other, starting the engine and rocking the vehicle to lull the child to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
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Duke Med School
Davison
County Education Board
Lindley
Duke Surgical
John T. Burrus
GITY
Charlotte and
Winston
Duke
Cision
Gorn
Guilford Choir
Ruby E. Haabing
Iens Lisle Fitts Brooks
Chatham Court
Dr. Crowell
Harpers
State Association
Clara lI. Cox
Springfield
Prof T
Stouch
Association
Mr. Jordan
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