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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
8
Registration neared 150 as the winter show drew retailers amid renewed buying interest. Exhibitors report brisk activity in sewing displays with a heavy rush expected tomorrow through Friday, ending Saturday at noon.
Wingate Andrews superintendent of High Point schools will speak on education and the college's community value before a Burlington joint meeting of the chamber of commerce and civic groups tonight. A banquet at the Alamance hotel at 7 20 p m launches a drive for Elon college funds and parallels a prior fundraiser for High Point college.
Andy Merrilees of High Point Country Club received an invitation from Mike Thomas of Salisbury Country Club to bring a foursome to Salisbury to test the new eight inch cups on the greens. The group, possibly L Mattos G C C Waster J Brown and Merrilees, will compare eight inch cups with the regular cups upon return.
Mr and Mrs T Wingate Andrews to attend the funeral this afternoon for John C Busby prominent Salisbury attorney who died yesterday morning from pneumonia He was well known in the region and a close friend of Andrews and other locals
The Guilford chamber of commerce plans a 7:45 pm meeting at the Sheraton ballroom to hear citizens’ views on pending legislation. Key topics include a four point tax reform program with a large general fund reduction, highway fund diversion, debt refunding, and no new taxes offset by levies after ending the 15 cent ad valorem tax.
Ralph Williamson of 410 Leonard Street asks publication to state he is not the Ralph Williamson who was arrested with a quart of flu medicine Sunday.
Inhabitants of Greater London take an average of 487 trips annually by train tramway or bus. The figure covers all modal travel and highlights extensive use of urban transport networks.
The Board of Public Welfare branded rumors of misused emergency relief funds as false and malicious. It stressed that funds are deposited with the city treasurer and paid by approved vouchers, and urged citizens to treat the slanderers as public enemies while noting potential legal action. Signed by twelve members including Logan Porter as chairman.
The First Methodist Protestant church at North Main and Richardson Streets hosts a district meeting of the conference council of Religious Education tomorrow evening. Rev. T. J. Whitehead of Durham calls the meetings. Mrs. H. W. Mater of Lexington coordinates. Rev. J. Elwood Carroll of Asheville delivers a special address. Dr S. W. Taylor leads a devotional. Church leaders from High Point and nearby areas are urged to attend.
C N Frowson Jr recounts a summer fishing trip off the Atlantic coast where, after a 150 pound haul, a 60 yard long creature surfaced near the boat. The animal’s doglike head, two ears, large tail, and explosive howl startled the pair before vanishing.
High Point college alumni in the city will perfect a local chapter at a Roberts Hall meeting tonight at 7 30. All graduates are invited and officers will be elected. Co V Yow chairs the nominating committee reporting tonight. Plans were laid at a Sheraton hotel gathering last October.
An unclear sentence compares an airplane’s ability to cover a distance with a dog team taking 35 days to cover the same distance in six hours. The fragment suggests a transportation efficiency contrast but lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
Mrs Ida Adams wife of J A Adams died at her son H W Lance home 901 Thissell street after several days pneumonia She was born December 7 1874 in Ruancombe County and aged 58 Surviving are five sons J F F W C M Lance of High Point Paul Lance New York City four daughters L J Summey H K Emory Clyde Steele F T Bradberry six brothers and 18 grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Green Street Baptist church at 5 oclock today with burial at Avery Creek Baptist church cemetery
The local Civitan club met at High Point College with 45 guests of Dr. Nathaniel Harrison. Members donated clothing and cash for the welfare board. Maxwell Jones was welcomed as a new member. Prof BE Stimson and the college A Capella choir performed sacred music with a Sextette from Lucia. Construction progress on the new gym was viewed. W F Bailey joined the board of directors. Dr E A Sumner and L R Johnston joined the Inter-Club committee. Ladies Nacht announced as next meeting entertainment. Next meeting set for February 7 at 7 PM at the High Point Country Club.
A letter to taxpayers reveals Gilliam Grissom asks to remain as North Carolina Internal Revenue Collector beyond October 1933 if voters express approval. The note explains tax changes and urges cooperation while noting dismissal possible for the good of the service.
Grand Rapids merchants abandon the Shopping News and return to newspaper advertising. Five leading department stores and several downtown shops signed to advertise in the Grand Rapids Herald which will deliver Wednesday issues to every house. The Shopping News, once published for Monday specials, showed little sales lift on Mondays.
Mrs Spencer W Jackson is a patient at the High Point Hospital where she underwent an operation yesterday morning. She is reported to be resting comfortably today and friends regret the news.
Thomas A. Petty, formerly discharged from the U S S Nevada on December 1, 1922 after four years of naval service, has reenlisted. He has been visiting his parents at 506 Sunset Drive for the past month and will report to the naval station at Norfolk, Virginia for duty assignment.
Capudine provides relief for periodic pain including rheumatic and neuralgic aches headaches and general soreness. It aims to dissolve quickly for stomach comfort and faster action.
Library officials report many overdue volumes remain checked out despite recent returns. A list of names will not be posted until next Monday, giving borrowers more time to return items.
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