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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1937
Page
9
A dispute on Montlieu avenue pits residents against operators of three tourist homes in a Zone A residential district. Fire Chief EB K Ingram orders removal of tourist signs and stop boarding transients. Operators seek a zoning change and may request a hearing amid expected sharp exchanges.
Greensboro authorities urge Governor Hoey to call a two week special Superior Court term starting August 23 to hear Duke Power Company's injunction against High Point revenue bonds for a Yadkin river hydro plant. Hearing was moved from next Wednesday. judge is unavailable. If allowed, ruling would go to the State Supreme Court this December term.
Street gossip claimed an overhead bridge would run from Wachovia Bank along South Main. Experts clarified the project will extend only from the north side temporary track to High Street, dispelling inflated expectations about grade crossing elimination.
J M Jenkins of route three drove an old fashioned wagon pulled by a short-legged bull in a sight that drew hundreds. A municipal court revoked his driver license recently, so he bought the bull and cart and hitched up anyway, while spectators laughed at the spectacle.
The Enterprise photographer shows Loc Chakales, sports editor, walking just ahead of a bull as it trails the bull-thrower. The moment highlights a tense scene with the animal in close proximity to the crowd.
A local businessman proposed to place banners advertising his place of business on the back of a bull. The plan aimed to attract attention and drew mixed reactions from onlookers.
Ed H. Smith resigned as secretary of the Civil Service Commission last week and Wade P. Renfrow was named his successor. Supporters expected Renfrow to excel, while others believed he would prove highly capable in the new role. Renfrow has long shown deep interest in civil service since its inception locally.
Clyde Hedgecock of 507 Prospect Street was arrested on a Bloom Furniture embezzlement warrant. Officers allege $75 involved. Bond set at $500.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 619 and its members are urged to attend a Monday night meeting at 8 o clock at the V F W hall located at 310 North Main street.
The North Carolina Statemployment Service local office will be closed all day Monday for Independence Day. The closure notice was announced yesterday.
High Point firms push growth as the economy rebounds toward prewar levels. Ben Swartzberg plans Swartzberg's Incorporated at 215 North Main about August 1, with a $300,000 stock setup and a six-person staff after extensive remodeling of a Greensboro-owned building slated for July 15 occupancy. Guilford Furniture moves August 2 to 209 North Main into a three-story property, with Delk and Younts handling a $3,000 renovation including front, floors, stairs and new fixtures, and a broader merchandise assortment expected.
Bonnie Stanley 70 wife of C W Stanley died at home near Caraway school house Trinity route 1 after several days illness of pneumonia. Born January 26 1867 in Davidson county she was daughter of Allison and Rachel Welborn. Survived by husband two sons J M Stanley and D Stanley both of Trinity route 1 two daughters Mrs J R Lambeth Archdale and Mrs W A Hayworth High Point route 3 funeral 4 pm at Hopewell M E Church burial in church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mayhew Judson Grissett of 1508 Lons Street will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at North Main Street Baptist Church with Rev A Lincoln Falk officiating. Burial follows at Lebanon Cemetery. The body lies at the home of his daughter Mrs Paul Jester at 1518 Johnson Street.
J Franklin Tysinger Jr aged 15 of 511 Blair Street died at Guilford General hospital after a motorcycle collision with a car at Asheboro and Springfield roads. George Cox faces manslaughter charges. witness says speed and skid marks indicated a high rate of speed. Survivors include his parents, two brothers Willie and Richard, and sister Sarah of High Point. Funeral plans tentative for Cedar Grove church Monday.
High Point reports total fire losses for the 1936 37 fiscal year ending June 30 were about two thirds lower than 1935 36. The year 36 37 saw 361 fires with 109 due to physical hazards 201 to personal hazards and 51 to occupational hazards. The per capita loss was 67 cents versus 2.33 the prior year.
Irvin Steele Jr., son of Mr and Mrs W I Steele of Statesville, receives the Billy Millis Scholarship at the McCallie School in Chattanooga Tennessee for two years. The award honors Billy Millis and aids a student showing reverence, friendliness and good scholarship who lacks funds to attend. Steele is the second recipient. first was Chalmers Vinson of Paint Lick Kentucky who graduated this spring.
Tension builds as residents lodge protests with Fire Chief Ingram over three tourist homes on Montlieu Avenue Zone A. Operators face zoning violation notices and a refused permit for transient lodgers. Attorneys indicate a likely move to seek a zoning change or appeal to the Board of Adjustments led by Joseph Cox.
Marsh Furniture company inaugurated daily ten minute recess periods for its employees to provide rest and relaxation during shifts. The move aims to prevent long continuous work stretches and is met with approval, positioning the local plant as a leading early adopter in the area.
The Civil Service commission will hold a series of competitive exams to fill municipal vacancies and create an eligible list. The first exam is set for Monday night July 19 at 7 30 at Elm Street school for the Girl's Commissioner post paying 1680 annually. Other openings include bookkeeper and accountant positions, with salaries of 1680 and 1200 respectively, plus rodman in engineering and an assistant warehouse manager in purchasing.
The Uwharrie Boy Scout Camp opened its fifth week with 65 campers from High Point Salisbury Asheboro and Thomasville. Elmore Hackney serves as director in Bunn Hackney Jr. absence as he attends the National Jamboree in Washington.
Registrations are unusually high and about $15 000 has been spent to beautify exhibits in the Southern Furniture and Rug manufacturers mid summer show opening July 19. Local and Thomasville firms prepare for the Chicago market and exhibitors express optimism about rising costs and improving styling while prices stay competitive.
Mayor C. B. Grayson announces his full support for the safety campaign in Guilford County led by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 7. He stresses rising highway fatalities, notes that annual deaths exceed World War II battlefield losses, and highlights the scale of injuries and lifelong impact from automobile accidents.
Blythe Brothers Construction starts general excavation on the railroad tracks and will rush the erection of a temporary wooden bridge at the Main Street crossing. A. H. Guion of Charlotte, the successful bidder, will oversee bridge work planned to span High Street to the temporary track as excavation continues toward Wrenn Street.
Gurney Idol of Colfax reports a prowler entered his smoke house Friday night and stole 60 pounds of meat in three chunks. The sheriff's department seeks information about the incident and any suspects.
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