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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

10

Assembly Bill Aims Change In Use Of School Bond Proceeds

Raleigh January 26 Special Representative Rupert Pickens of High Point introduced a local bill to allow Guilford County and the county board of education to alter the use of proceeds from a 495000 bond issue for Guilford Greensboro and High Point school projects. The measure outlines allocations for Oak Hill Cloverdale Brentwood Emma Blair Elm Street Johnson Street Fairview Leonard Street and High Point plant projects totaling 170000 with costs for land furnishings and architects.

Assembly Raleigh Rupert T. Pickens High Point Board of Commissioners Guilford County County Board of Education Pickens Reading Commissioners and Board of Education Guilford Greensboro Spring Street Oak Hill Cloverdale Brentwood Emma Blair Elm Street Johnson Street Fairview Leonard Street William Penn

Burrus Memorial Staff Meeting Scheduled for Friday

Burrus Memorial hospital will host a staff meeting Friday night January 29 at 8 o clock in the hospital. Dr Walter T Tice will speak on Some Phases of the Menopause. A motion picture program will also be shown including Abdomino Perineal Resection Two Sage Sub total Thyroidotomy and Cholecystectomy and Choledochostomy.

Burrus Memorial Hospital Walter T. Tice

Ring Drug Co Free Sample for High Blood Pressure Offered

Ring Drug Co invites every high blood pressure sufferer in High Point to receive a free sample of ALUIMIN Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for hypertension. The tablets, produced by a Chicago firm, reportedly reduce blood pressure and relieve headaches and dizziness. A tasteless odorless process makes them easier to take with a two weeks’ treatment priced at 50 cents.

High Point Ring Drug Co Chicago

Rites Held For D C Farlow WW Vet

Funeral services for David C. Farlow, World War II veteran, were held at Yows Funeral Home on Monday at 2 30 pm. Dr E H Blackard officiated with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members participating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.

David C. Farlow Yow E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Church Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Legion Earl J. Sharpe John H. King David S. Croker C. A. Sharpe Carl W. Foster Bruce H. Carraway Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars John R. Peacock Clarice Bowman Chase Idol, Jr J. Gurney Briggs Isle of Somewhere W. B. Hall Oakwood Cemetery

Funeral for Charles E. Cross Held after Fatal Accident

Funeral services for Charles E. Cross of Hansell Street, fatally injured in an automobile crash, were held with a home service by the local Woodmen of the World camp and a church service at Central Friends Church. Clergy included Rev. Tom A. Sykes, Rev. Norman Osborne, and Rev. O. L. Ruth. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers include city firefighters. Interment at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Charles E. Cross Hansell Street Woodmen of the World Central Friends Church Carey Davis Noah Davis Tom A. Sykes Norman Osborne Oak Hill Friends Church O. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Brotherhood Central Friends Elizabeth Fry Boyd Hinshaw Bill Farlow Lee Morgan Jess McDowell Gary Leviner Reuben Davis Roy Kearns W. C. Hammond Dr. Walkup McCain G. H. Kearns Charles Kearns Amos Kearns Frank Byrum A. B. Elam al Moffitt Leslie Gurley City Fire Department Oakwood Memorial Park

Funeral for Manley Freeman Held at Ether Christian Church

A large crowd attended the funeral for Manley Freeman who died Saturday night at a local hospital. Services were conducted Monday at 11 at Ether Christian Church near Asheboro by Rev. J. W. Grace and Rev. J. R. Jordan. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Manley Freeman Ether Christian Church Asheboro J. W. Grace Ward Street M. E. Church J. R. Jordan The Baptist Church Star

Funeral for James P. Dennis on Highland Avenue

Funeral services for James P. Dennis age 65 who died at his Highland Avenue home Monday morning will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at Pilgrim Holiness Church near Rancherman conducted by Rev H H Robbins and Rev C T Noble.

James P. Dennis Highland Avenue Pilgrim Holiness Church Rancheman H. H. Robbins C. T. Noble

Forsyth Schools Stay Closed Amid Weather Woes

Forsyth County Superintendent T. H. Cash said no decision was made on reopening rural schools because weather remains uncertain and roads are muddy.

Winston-Salem Forsyth County T. H. Cash

Durham Weed Mart to Close February 6

Durham tobac co market will close February 6 as announced by L. G. Cheek sales supervisor.

Weed Mart Durham L. G. Cheek

Hosiery Makers Ask Tariff Help Against Imports

The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers urged the tariff commission to shield U S mills from rising imports of low cost seamless cotton hose from Japan. Representative Karl Constantine argued a duty based on American selling price is needed to offset Japan's wage advantage and production costs. He noted Japanese 40 hour week wages far below U S rates and cited a surge in Japanese shipments from 271000 to an estimated 2125000 dozen pairs. The testimony highlighted impact on Southern mills and calls for protection to preserve American living standards.

Karl Constantine Association Commission Japan United States America Constantine J. Walter Lambeth Thomasville N. C Manuel Skidmore New York National Council of American Importers and Traders Skidmore Taylor Durham Charlotte Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association Taylor J. L. Turbidy Rome

Flood Relief Dance at Sheraton Ballroom Thursday Night

A flood relief fund dance will run from 9 to 12 at the Sheraton hotel ballroom with all proceeds to charity. The hotel donates the venue and the Royal Campbells orchestra provides the music. No admission fee. all entrants must make a donation and wear donation buttons.

Sheraton Ballroom Sheraton Royal Campbells Orchestra Orchestra

Firemen respond to Eagle Sandwich Shop flue fire

Firemen were called just before 7 this morning to the Eagle Sandwich shop on North Main street to extinguish a flue fire. There was no damage. Edith Hobson Mobley, by Minnie Hobson, filed for divorce in High Point municipal court and seeks permanent custody of their daughter. She says she married George Mobley on December 1, 1932, their daughter was born February 22, 1934, and they separated May 30, 1936. She seeks divorce on statutory grounds.

Eagle Sandwich Shop North Main Street Edith Hobson Mobley Minnie Hobson High Point Municipal Court George Mobley

Meeting Postponed By High Point Master Barbers

The Master Barbers of High Point announced the meeting scheduled for last night at City Hall is postponed until next Monday night.

Red Cross Quota Raised to 800 for Thomasville Flood Victims

Thomasville residents and businesses boosted the local Red Cross quota from 200 to 800 to aid flood refugees. R B Carpenter, chairman, urged continued cooperation and noted checks to Duke Power Company will be forwarded to the American Red Cross. Local clubs canvassed members for clothing to send to flooded zones.

Thomasville American Red Cross R. B. Carpenter Red Cross Carpenter Duke Power Company

Randolph County Raises Red Cross Fund Rapidly

Randolph county quickly surpassed the initial Red Cross aid quota with 257.27 raised in Randolph churches and private donations after a 160 target. The quota later rose to 320 as funds continued to arrive. Local floods threaten Uwharrie and Deep River due to recent rain.

Asheboro Randolph County Red Cross Henry Ingram Uwharrie Deep River

Trinity School To Reopen On Monday

Trinity high school, closed last Thursday because of county highway conditions, will reopen Monday morning. Archdale school remained open as buses are not used to transport students to that institution.

Trinity High School A. R. Bullock Archdale

Superior Court Judge Paralyzed

Rocky Mount January 26 Attendants at a hospital said Judge Walter L Small who suffered a stroke yesterday was in serious but not critical condition.

Rocky Mount Walter L. Small

Heating Plant Bid Notice For Local Armory

The city council will receive sealed bids by 10 AM Wednesday February 3 to furnish and install a heating system at the National Guard Armory. Sam H. Strickland director of public works announced. Bids require 2 percent cash or certified check and a 100 percent performance bond. Strickland provides proposal forms, plans and specs. Council may reject any or all proposals.

National Guard Sam H. Strickland Public Works Strickland

Washington Street Cafe Break-In Reported

Police reports indicate the Washington Street cafe at 861 East Washington Street was broken into last night. An unknown amount of cash was taken from the register in a player piano, with the box estimated around 15 dollars. No other items reported missing as investigators continue.

Washington Street East Washington Street

Leave Tomorrow For West Coast

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Millis and Miss Mary Lewis Millis leave tomorrow morning for Los Angeles California where they will spend two months. The trip is by rail via New Orleans and El Paso with plans to return by boat through the Panama Canal in April. While they are away their North Main street home will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs Allen Welborn.

H. A. Millis Mary Lewis Millis Los Angeles Calif New Orleans el Paso Texas Panama Canal North Main Street

Man Sues Railways For 50000 In Auto Train Crash

Carl Cooper 18 through next friend G W Cooper sues Southern Railway and North Carolina Railroad in High Point court seeking 50000 for injuries from a November 24 1935 train automobile collision at Main Street passenger station. He and passenger J F Vickers were hurt and Ludwick died. Cooper says watchman absent and warning signals failed.

Carl Cooper G. W. Cooper High Point Southern Railway Company North Carolina Railroad Company Main Street Charles T. Ludwick J. F. Vickers Paris

GM employees to receive 10.7 million distribution

General Motors announces a 10.7 million payout to employees from the employees savings and investment plan class of 1931. Four more classes remain, ending with 1935, as the plan ends after adopting the Social Security act. Alfred P. Sloan says the fund will be distributed quickly to aid workers amid the strike situation.

New York General Motors Corp General Motors Alfred P. Sloan

Traffic Violations Reported After Auto Accident

Police report four overparking charges and single counts for drunk driving improper brakes blowing traffic hit and run failing to display a cargo tag and assault with a deadly weapon arising from an automobile accident Drive Carefully and Save a Life.

Two Men Suffer Broken Limbs In Separate Accidents

Two pedestrians suffered fractures in separate auto crashes within a half morning start. L D Payne was struck in front of 924 West Broad street and treated at Burrus Memorial hospital. T A Preddy, driver of the taxicab, faced assault charges with bond set at 500 dollars. Leo Williams suffered a compound leg fracture on West Green street, driver Arnold Ward charged with assault with a deadly weapon and bond 500 dollars. Clyde Young faced hit and run charges after a West End crash with Western Union worker Paul Cochran.

L. D. Payne South Wrenn Street West Broad Street Burrus Memorial Hospital T. A. Preddy West High Street Leo Williams Evans Street Arnold Ward West Green Street Sechrest Ward Clyde Young Thomasville West End Paul Cochran Albertson Street

Restraining Order Sought Over Foreclosure Sale at City Hall

William W. Raper and Louise Raper seek a restraining order to halt a foreclosure deed auction set for January 11 in front of city hall. The plaintiffs claim the property is worth more than the claimed $1,000 debt and that delaying the sale is necessary to avoid irreparable damage.

William W. Raper Louise Raper High Point Mary Lou Silas B. Casey City Hall

County leader proposes bills to create board appeals

ASKS BILL DURHAM Jan 26. Manager Henry A. Announced today he had ham county representa general assembly to bills creating a board appeals and a fish co

Durham Henry A Ham County Representa’ General Assembly Board Appeals

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