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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
14
For the fiscal year ending June 30 1936 the North Carolina State Employment Service office secured jobs for 3 291 idle persons announced by manager Mrs Irene W Price. Of these 1 906 were placed with private industries homes stores or public jobs and 1 385 were placed with the local W P A on city projects.
In Bristol Virginia Camp Cherokee youngsters marked a topsy turvy day by rising to taps and wearing clothes backwards. They ate a dinner menu for breakfast and a breakfast menu for lunch before a morning dip at 8 15 p m.
Officials probed the origin of a blaze that gutted part of the Collins department store in Laurinburg. The fire caused about $10,000 in losses and threatened the business district yesterday.
Two High Pointers Sam Crowson and W W Horton fished at High Rock. After a quiet day they saw a fish leap into their boat. They caught a five pound gar in the returning boat trip, claiming the tale as true.
Funeral services for Joshua E. Hedgecock aged 38 who died at his home 853 Chestnut street were conducted from the residence at 11 oclock by Rev. Tom A Sykes pastor of Central Friends church. Mrs Luth er Barker Miss Anna Menden hall Mrs John Clinard June Barker and Charles Tomlinson sang Rock of Ages Some time We Understand and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were Alfred Craven Charles Johnson Horace Johnson Darrel Craven A K Pauline and Colon Craven. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
Callander Ontario July 10 The eighth pound Dionne baby son of Olivia and Elzire enjoyed a luxurious nursery at birth as fame from the quintuplets brings extra attention. The birth was normal and both mother and child were reported doing well in a government hospital setting.
The Farm Administration announced a 26 cent per bale fee for cotton ginners who absorb extra expenses under the Bankhead Cotton Control Law. Ginners who certify they bore costs and did not pass them to farmers will be paid for bales produced between June 1, 1935, and February 10, 1936. Applications must be filed with the county agent of the respective county by a forthcoming deadline.
New mirrors enter the market with a pink tint designed to cast a flesh-toned reflection. The trend highlights cosmetic aims and consumer interest in altered appearance.
Paul Bulla of this city won a prize in the third lime rick contest series sponsored by Kraft Dairy-Fresh Caramels. His entry was chosen from thousands nationwide and received a gift package announced by Kraft headquarters in Chicago.
James R. Burton of Trinity reported at police headquarters at 10 this morning that his car was stolen about 15 minutes earlier from a parking space near the Robbins Knitting mill. A suspect description was given. the stolen vehicle is a black 1935 model Ford coach with license 141-329, bought from Pat Brown, Inc.
Rat poison will be placed on sale at city hall Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock.
The First Evangelical and Reformed church holds a Sunday 11 o clock worship service with the Lord’s supper. Rev Hoy L Fes perman administers communion assisted by an elder. The choir will provide appropriate music. The church will unite with the Methodist Protestant church for a joint service Sunday night.
Guilford county bought seven and two thirds acres from the Motsinger heirs for the Greensboro Friendship airport. The $4000 purchase aims to complete the field by September 1 and restore air mail and passenger service when final conditions are met.
The Randolph Farmers' Cooperative Store will open Friday July 10 in the West Salisbury area behind the Acme hosiery mill. Everett Boling will manage the unit with Ray Jarrell assisting. the board includes Charles E. Kearns W R Brown Frantz B E Macon Willis B Boling and M Clinton Allman. Hours are 1 to 7 pm daily except Saturday all day. It aligns with the Farmers' Cooperative Exchange at Raleigh and will start with mixed seeds then add seeds and fertilizers.
Mrs. Joan Findley files for divorce from James Findley claiming his ambition to be a hangman and his vivid discussions about it made friends shrink in fear. case filed in Los Angeles on July 10.
Friends regret to learn that Mrs. H. O. Sechrest is at her home on South Matin Street extension after illness.
Judge Teague presided in municipal court sentencing several defendants on road and county workhouse terms. Notable terms include four months on roads for three violations, a suspended 18 month road sentence for a drunk driving case, and various suspensions tied to payment of costs or probation.
In Prince Rupert B C on July 10 F A MacCallum manager of the Bank of Montreal dealt at a home table. All four players opened with 13 clubs and bid a grand slam before all four declared.
The Rev. J. T. Wayland of Monroe, pastor-advisor for the west central region, was elected president at the 29th annual North Carolina Baptist training union meeting held in Ridgecrest yesterday.
Real estate developer E. C. Cridlebaugh will build ten four room rental houses totaling about 750 dollars each, with L. F. Cassell handling all contracts. Five houses will stand on Leonard Street between Price and Beamon and five on Beamon alley between Price and Beamon. City total construction since month start nears 100000 dollars. Additional permits issued for reroofing and church construction on English Street.
Melvin Wall, 22, of Liberty, held on bigamy charges after allegedly marrying a second woman on June 20, 1936, while his first wife says no divorce exists. Bond set at $1,000. preliminary hearing before Judge Lewis E. Teague next Monday. Police report Wall wed Dorothy Aldred in 1930 and never divorced. a Washington, D C marriage certificate links him to Emma Phillips in June this year. Local police effected the arrest.
Edgar Hartley Sr., general secretary of the local YMCA, told the High Point Lions at the Elwood hotel that friendship must be cultivated like a seedling growing stronger daily. George Covington introduced the speaker, with Ward presiding as president. An outing for members and wives at Dr. L. R. Zimmerman’s home was announced for next Thursday at 6:30, Zimmerman winning the attendance prize.
Wilmington reports show a decline in drunkenness in the first year of ABC liquor operations with 795 incidents ending June 30, down from the prior year's period. Police Chief J. S. Lane presented the figures to city commissioners.
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