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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1939

Page

7

ION CHANGES ICC POLICY

Washington January 25 government leaders plan a study of communications industry regulation. Senator Wheeler would meet with FCC official McNinch to draft a plan to reorganize the commission and limit its discretion powers as President Roosevelt pushes for a new administrative body.

Washington Wheeler D-Mont Sen_ Interstate Commerce Airman McNinch Comnications Commission Roosevelt Yestern House Interstate Comree Committee

RINERS CONVERGE ON W BERN FOR WINTER CEREMONIAL

Shriners began arriving in W Bern for the annual winter ceremonial of Sudan Temple. Former Governor J. C. B. Tinghaus of Raleigh and Robert T. Allen of Lumberton are in line for top promotions to Chief Rabban and Potentate. Senator L. I. Gravely will preside as part of the ceremony.

Bern Sudan L. I. Gravely O' By Mount Rabban Robert T. Allen Lumber J. C. B. Tinghaus Raleigh

Maggie E Fouts 1863 195? Obituary in Thomasville

Maggie E Fouts dies at her Fairgrove township home after illness at age about 61 62 born April 2 1863 to Samuel and Odela Myers. Widow of J A Fouts survived by two sons L M Willie Fouts three daughters Mrs E J Jarrett Mrs R Blue Mrs Helen Fouts one brother Smith Myers of Indiana 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren funeral at Fairgrove M E church with Reverends Jenkins and Johnson. Burial in church cemetery.

Maggie FE Enterprise Bureau Commerce Street Homasville Maggie E. Fouts Fairgrove Thomasville Route 2 Vs. Fouts Andman Fouts Fairgrove M. E. Church Aght Fairgrove M. E W. R. Jenkins B. Johnson

Miss Frances Holland Dies After Illness at 22

Viola Frances Holland 22 of Asheboro died after two weeks illness from septic sore throat and blood poisoning at Randolph County Hospital. She is survived by her mother Ottie Crouch Holland of Montvale Virginia five brothers Ed, Reed, Harvey, Oscar and Harrison Holland of Montvale and Asheboro a sister Dorothy of Montvale and several nieces. Funeral services were held this month at Walnut Grove Church in Montvale with Rev. Robertson officiating.

Viola Frances Asheboro la Frances Holland Ashehosiery Mill Employe Randolph Nty Hospital Ottie Crouch Holland Mtvale Edrd Harvey Oscar Harrison Montvale Holland Asheboro Dorothy Walnut Grove Rch Montvale, Va Bertson

Death of Mrs. R Saunders Is Reported in Leav e

Mrs. R Saunders 69 of near Leav e died after a long illness at the county hospital. Survived by five sons Pletcher Carl Roy bert Orlando all of near grove and three daughters D C Cox Mrs Talmadge ven and Mrs J A McNeal. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 from Saint Hill church with interment in the church cemetery.

R. L. Saunders

Dr J Henry Boyles Dies In Greensboro

Dr J Henry Boyles surgeon and physician in Greensboro died after a long illness. A University of North Carolina medical graduate and Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons alum, he served in the Spanish American War. Survived by widow a son brothers and a sister all of Greensboro.

J. Henry Boyles Greensboro Boyles Medical University of North Olina College of Ysicians and Surgeons Baltire Eensboro

William Coble Dies at 61 Treasurer of Guilford County

William Coble, 61, treasurer of Guilford County, died after a sudden heart attack. Funeral plans were made today.

Illiam Coble Greensboro William C. Coble Treaser Guilford County

Flowing Atlantic Gulf Stream Speed Mention

An article notes the Gulf Stream moving along the Atlantic coast at a certain coastline flow. It discusses ocean currents and their possible effects on weather and maritime navigation.

Marjorie Mansfield Answers Reader Questions

The Enterprise invites letters to Marjorie Mansfield in care of the paper. Readers address problems and questions for her column and will receive responses in forthcoming issues.

Marjorie Mansfield

Dear Miss Mansfield Child Custody Dilemma Involving Unwed Mother

An unmarried 25 year old writer seeks guidance after learning the father of her four year old son has a wife and home elsewhere. She contemplates moving for work but fears uprooting the boy from his large family and seeks advice on securing his future and binding care. The counselor urges careful planning, financial stability, and ensuring the child’s real security before any move.

Miss Mansfield

Present decision favors staying for child’s care

The speaker agrees with your parents that the child is better off where he is. The child would have loving care and playmates, while your money could rent a room and hire a servant. Work would remove him from devoted family life and training would suffer.

Peacock Memorial Class Presents Midweek Church Program

The Peacock Memorial class will present a Wednesday night program at Wesley Memorial Church at 7 30 in the church dining hall. It is the second in a series of church night features aimed at the church school night hour with an attractive plan for the audience.

Wesley Memorial Church

Salemburg School Buildings Damaged by Fire

P D W Carter Sampson county school superintendent estimated fire damage at Salemburg's two school buildings at 25000 dollars with total insurance coverage of 26500 dollars. The notice cites the incident from January 24 with local authorities reporting the losses.

Salemburg N. C D. W. Carter Sampson County

Notice of Land Sale in High Point Guilford County NC 1939

Notice of sale under a deed of trust by Wilson Upholstery Company to D A Rawhey Trustee dates January 21 1937 recorded Guilford County North Carolina book 804 page 214 describes property in High Point including English Street area and Marietta Paint and Color Company parcel with railroad rights and a large listed inventory of machinery and personal property to be sold at public auction for cash on Thursday February 16 1939 at 11 00 A M on the premises in Guilford County North Carolina.

Wilson Upholstery Company D. A. Rawhey Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina High Point High Point Township English Street West Point Avenue Marietta Paint and Color Company Engish Street Louise C. Wrenn Marietta R. B. Terry Dorothy Terry J. P. Rawley Minnie Rawley C. M. Vanstory, Jr Owen Reese Wilson Southern Railway Southern Railway Company Southern Power Company Oaewer Sidney Robbins && Meyers H. P Eaglesfield Beach H. P. Motors Mattison

Notice of Commissioners Sale in High Point Foreclosure

Under a 1934 Municipal Court judgment City of High Point vs Dr J C H Gaylord Joe Robbins and John Michaels Trustees for Royal Knights of King David the commissioner's sale will occur at 11 00 a m February 17 1939 at the County Building High Point N C. The parcel runs from Beamon Street to Griffin's line and back 100 feet by 50 feet with a ten day open bid period.

City of High Point City of High Griffin H. L. Baumgardner

Hope for Secure Child Custody Through Pre-Establishment

A personal note urging stability for a child by establishing arrangements before taking the child. The speaker emphasizes security and happiness as essential goals and advises concrete groundwork prior to custody.

Auction of Lumberyard Equipment and Machinery

A 1939 sale lists extensive assets including motors, band saws, clamps, saw blades, steam glue pots, office furniture, and multiple factory trucks. Also noted are fire extinguishers, drinking fountains, upholstery bucks, steel shafting, cutting tables, and an Ames boiler. Purchasers must deposit 5 percent cash on sale day. Sale date set for February 27, 1939, at High Point area and Guilford County notices.

H. P Vonnegut Columbia Pipe H. P. Western Electric Charlotte Electric Repair Company General Electric Company Ames Owen Reese Roberson, Haworth & Reese

Foreclosure sale of street assessment liens in High Point

Under authority of a 1939 Municipal Court judgment the commissioner will sell at 11:00 a.m. on January 17 a parcel on the west side of Main Street for 171 feet south of the 8 Main and W High intersection, with a 200 by 171 foot layout, to satisfy delinquent street paying assessment liens. The sale is set for the corner of the S Main and W High Streets.

City of High Point City of High Point R. J. Wagger Charles E. Hayes Nancy B. Hayes Abe Kaplin Neushaffer H. L. Baumgardner S. Main W. High Streets Main Street W. High Street J. W. Kearns Mary T. Kearns South Main Street N. O R. B. Gantt Ella Gantt A. P. Brown Rufus King Annabelle King Emma King W. A. J. Idol Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States N. C Lexington Avenue Palatka Street Lexington Ave Emerywood Addition E. L. Davis Office of Register of Deeds Guilford County South City J. B. Kester D. A. Dowdy Iola P. Dowdy Equitable Life Assurance Society of America Sherrod Park Office of the Register of Deeds W. B. Hackley T. W. Trogdon Paul Byrum Beulah Bryum C. Dunbar C. Farris East Fortis Ave R. O. Moore W. D. Simmons S. Main St Main St E. Commerce Sts S. H. Kress & Co Lillian H. Kirkman W. G. Kirkman W. C. Idol Piedmont Building and Loan Association Lillie F. Moore J. E. Kester Fred G. Barbee Bertha A. Barbee Willowbar Terrace

Administrator’s notice for J F P Holton estate

R H Sechrest named administrator of the estate of J F P Holton of Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by January 10 1940 at 500 North Main Street High Point NC and debtors should pay promptly. Attorney Thos W Sprinkle handles the matter.

J. F P. Holton Guilford County N. C North Main Street High Point R. H. Sechrest J. F. Holton Thos. W. Sprinkle

Sale of Assessment Liens in High Point N C

January 1939 notice states R J Wagger J W Kearns and wife Mary T Kearns et al offer for sale assessment liens on street in the City of High Point North Carolina. Public sale details pending location and time.

Property boundary description for Gantt couple in High Point

R B Gantt and wife Ella Gantt of High Point North Carolina are described as owning land starting at a stake on the east side of Lindsay Street. The parcel extends 53 1 3 feet north, 611 feet east, 63 feet south, and 63 1 3 feet west back to the starting point.

Foreclosure notices outline street paving and property stakes

Document describes multiple foreclosures and property boundaries in Guilford County, listing parties including D. L. Bouldin, Mrs. Harry Ware, and Equitable Life Assurance Society, with lot and street corner details and sale time set for February 27 at 11:00 A. M.

Property Boundary Description In Osborne's Block

Iron stake marks southwest corner then proceed west 50 feet along Osborne line go north 81.52 feet to a stake on Woodrow Avenue, then east along Woodrow Avenue 50 feet to the starting point.

Osborne Woodrow Avenue H. L. Baumgardner

Property deeds reference Guilford County additions

The document lists parcels or lot designations in Guilford County North Carolina. It notes lot No 1 in Block H J M Campbell plat and lot No 12 in Emerywood Addition No 4 as recorded by the Guilford County Register of Deeds with dates and book page references.

Property deeds for Kester Dowdy and Royer parcels in Guilford County

J B Kester D A Dowdy and wife Iola P Dowdy and W A Idol trustee for Equitable Life Assurance Society et al claim property in High Point on lot 12 Sherrod Park with eastern half to W B Hackley and lot 17 Block P Willenbar Terrace in Guilford County recorded plats.

Property lot 18 Willowbar Terrace Guilford County

Legal notice describes Lot No 18 in Block P of Willowbar Terrace in Guilford County with reference to plat book 4 page 212 and mentions J B Kester Nancy Royer R P Royer and John D Biggs along with Commercial National Bank as recipients or parties of record.

Foreclosure Notices and Property Descriptions in Guilford County

Listing of multiple foreclosures and assessments in High Point Guilford County North Carolina including street paving liens and parcels: various lots in Rowland Park Emerywood and Willowbar Terrace. stakes and boundary lines named. sale actions dated January 1939 and January 1989 with associated trustees and lenders.

Property description for High Point lots on Lexington Avenue

Twenty plus acres described as lots 6 7 8 9 in Guilford County on Lexington Avenue. The parcels follow the R. R. Ragan plat recorded in Plat Book 6 page 54 at the Register of Deeds. Frontages face Lexington Avenue and exclude ten feet on the west side of lot 6.

Also Mentioned on This Page

ION Riners W Bern Gulf Marponte Peacock Bible Fay & Egan Reliance Wallace Yates H. P. Fairbanks Motor General Electric Wysong & Mills Greenlee Industrial Electric Company Horizontal Industrial Electric Company Singer Junk Pai Fairbanks Burke Defiance Black & Decker Dodds Lincoln H. P. Star van Dorn Thor Ajax Gardner Trumbell Ewitch Bing J. N. Campbell Bain Lands Guilford County Burns Street J. R. Montgomery J.E. Kester Beeson Hardware Company Nancy Royer R. P. Royer John D. Biggs Commercial National Bank, Et al Willenbar Terrace Commercial National Bank Co. C. Swain R. A. Wheeler R. H. Wheeler C. C. Swain Swain E. R. Samuels Rosebud C. Samuels Piedmont Building & Loan Association C. C. Tabor W. W. Walker Madelene J. Walker Gertrude Hughest English W. H. English W. C. Idol, Jr Fannie English High Intom J. W. McAnally M. H. Silver Lillie Silver D. C J. W. Brown Tracy B. Brown John T. Brown W. C. Jones Said Boulevard C. Clark M. C J. W. Harris
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