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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1929

Page

9

Methodist Protestant Young People Here For Week's Training School

Hundreds of church leaders and members from across the state attend the annual Leadership Training School and Pastors conference at High Point college. Registration for the training school began yesterday with Rev. Paschall predicting several hundred by Monday morning. The Pastors conference features daily addresses and devotions by noted ministers, with a Ladies Day event planned for Thursday and a full slate of speakers and topics through Friday.

Methodist Proestant Church High Point College F. W. Paschal Woman's Auxiliary S&s. W. Taylor North Carolina M. P E. L. Ballard T. M. Johnson Cc. W. Bates P. S. Kennett Geo. R. Brown L. W Gerringer J. ©. Allman J. F. Minnis A. G. Dixon H. W. Haier N. G. Bethea Bettie Brittingham H. W. Maier F. W. Paschall L. C. Little Miss Wilson P. E. Lindley D. I. Garner E. A. Gingham J. R. Hutton E. L. Douglas R. C. Stubbins C W. Bates C. E. Ridge R. S. Farmer J. D. Williams T. M. Jobimson N. M. Harrison P. BE. Lindley Children’s Home R. A. Hunter Roy I. Farmer W. H. Neese Geo. L. Reynolds Jnc. W. Moore Roy J. Farmer

High Point National Guard unit entrains for two week camp

The High Point unit under Capt John L Raper and Lt Davis Jr entrains at 1 am for Charlestown S C for two weeks at Fort Moultrie. Sixty five enlisted men travel with sergeants Langley Watson Bobo and Hill and corporals Bean Vestal Wadte Lassiter Gurley. They will operate six inch disappearing guns and fire 24 shots. The new regimental insignia approved by the War Department will be worn in camp for the first time marking service in the Civil War Spanish American War and World War I.

National Guard John L. Raper Lt. Davis, Jr Glenn C. Southern Charleston S. C Fort Moultrie Euless G. Langley Raymond W. Watson James C. Bobo Amos E. Hill John L. Bean David R. Holbrook Thomas C. Hooks Clyde A. Kirkman Maurice W. Knox Lawrence M. Jarrell Arthur Johnson Belvin J. Johnson Richard J. Kiser William P. Link Willie O. Loftin John L. Perry James M. Roach Claude C. Shipwash Joseph W. Shore Arnold B. Slack William F. Smith Wiliam F. Snyder Troy D. Steele Tolbert J. Stout Marion Summey Dorsie L. Taylor von L. Wells Charles E. Westmoreland Ernest L. White John L. Campbell Robert N. Harris War Department

First Term of High Point Summer School Ends

High Point college summer quarter wraps up its first term this week under director C R Hinshaw. Public teachers earn credits on certificates while college students pursue regular work. many non locals joined for five weeks. Second term starts Monday July 22 with expected new registrants and many re enrollments.

High Point College C. R. Hinshaw High Point Hinshaw

From Headquarters Shows World Is A Small Place

During filming of the Warner Brothers picture From Headquarters at the Rialto this week, Monte Blue stars with Henry B. Walthall and Ethlyne Clair. Walthall and Clair were born within miles of each other in Alabama, and Clair's father Edwin Williamson once wrote a story about Walthall's life in a leading magazine.

Headquarters Warner Brothers Monte Blue Rialto Henry B. Walthall Ethlyne Clair Alabama Miss Clair Edwin Williamson Walthall

Junior High Girls Head to Camp Otakne

A group of junior high girl reserves depart Monday for a week at Camp Otakne the YWCA camp at Millers Mill. Leaders include Hallie Millikan Charlotte Holden Helen Underwood Alice Wells Berta Lindsay Carraway Mary Hillard Carraway Janet Mitchell Helen Bonner Eshelman Marion Dickson Mary Carpenter and Helen Marie Sheloff. Improvements were completed at the camp last week and preparations are finished for the new campers.

Camp Otakne Miller’s Mill Hallie Millikan Charlotte Holden Helen Underwood Alice Wells Berta Lindsay Carraway Mary Hillard Carraway Janet Mitchell Helen Bonner Eshelman Marion Dickson Mary Carpenter Helen Marie Sheloff

Heavy Docket Faces Monday Morning Court

A large municipal court docket awaits Judge Lewis E Teague as over 100 cases are set for trial after a week with no criminal court input. The July civil term, opening Tuesday, has limited progress and two thirds of trials are still to be opened in the two week span.

Lewis E. Teague

Greek immigrant visits parents after 21 years abroad

Nick Drakalakos, owner of Eagle Fruit Stand in Gytheon, Greece, reunites with his family after 21 years away in America. He sailed from New York City on February 21 aboard the Mauretania, touring the Mediterranean including Monte Carlo and Athens before returning to High Point.

Gytheon Greece Nick Drakalakos Eagle Fruit Stand America New York City Mauretania Mediterranean Monte Carlo Athens Paris Panthenon Acropolis Drakalakos New York High Point

City Churches Offer Interchange of Pulpits Tonight

Downtown pastors in morning services then annual July interchurch pulpit exchange. First Presbyterian morning worship features Adagio Prelude and seven Hymns and anthems with Dr. L T Wilson of First Baptist delivering the sermon. Evening service includes two hymns, offertory, anthem, and Benediction.

First Presbyterian Stewart Newton Watts Mascagni Lathbury Jesus Keble Palmer Rheinberger

Rook Funeral to be Held at Home Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Elijah G. Rook who died Friday night at 10 30 will be conducted at his home 605 Link Street Sunday afternoon at 2 30 by Rev John W Moore Wesley Memorial Church Interment will follow in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery

Elijah G. Rook Link Street John W. Moore Wesley Memorial Church Oakwood Cemetery

Stunt Artist Aims For Second Air Circus At Lohr Field

Red Highiii, a 10 year old wing walker and rope ladder artist, headlines a second air circus at Lohr Field this afternoon at 6. Charlies H Lohr, airport manager, will carry passengers over the city and attempt a dead stick landing from 5 000 to 6 000 feet with the motor cut. Lohr will pilot a Curtiss biplane as Highfill flies stunt demonstrations.

Air Circus Lohr Field Red Charlies H. Lohr Mr. Lohr Lohr Highfill

Bank Tellers Struggle With New Currency Slows Handling

High Point banks report the new currency, effective last Wednesday, slows counting and handling. Tellers say smaller bills take more time and double effort until staff acclimates. Banks must process both old and new money for months, with no retirement date in sight.

High Point

High Point furniture men optimistic at Chicago market

Wilmington officials will tour High Point July 24 to promote the Feast of Pirates at Wrightsville Beach August 21 23. Local manufacturers in Chicago foresee a record fall market with strong buying and immediate shipment demand as 3 501 registrations mark the first three days.

High Point Furniture Chicago Wilmington High Point Wrightsville Beach F. J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Whiteville Chadbourne Lamberton Maxton Laurinburg Hamlet Rockingham Wadesboro Peachland Marshville Wingate Monroe Charlotte Concord Salisbury Lexington Winston-Salem Greensboro Burlington Graham Hillsboro Durham Raleigh Smithfield Salma Wilson Rocky Mount Tarboro Greenville Kinston Goldsboro Mount Olive Warsaw Clinton South Florida A. S. Caldwell Globe Manufacturing Co Globe Parlor Manufacturing Co American Furniture Mart Mart F. H. Murray Giant Furniture Co Paul W. Smith Tate Furniture Co J. E. Marsh, Jr The Marsh Furniture Co R. T. Hoiten Continental Furniture Co B. W. Kirkman T. V. Rochelle W. H. Globe Parlor Furniture Co W. H. Murray C. M. Kephart Knox Furniture Manufacturing Co O. F. Welch High Point Furniture Co

Piedmont Chambers Plan Readvertising North South Highway

About 12 secretaries of chamber of commerce and merchants associations from Piedmont towns meet Monday at noon with local chamber officials to discuss re advertising the original north south highway between New York and Atlanta. A luncheon at the Elwood hotel precedes the conference as groups are urged to revive the highway and draw tourists back to the region. The route is praised for scenic beauty historic interest and traffic through developed industrial areas.

Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Associations Piedmont North Carolina New York Atlanta Elwood Hotel Piedmont North Carolina

Pegram Joins WN H Silver Company In City Reverberations

R B Pegram accepts a place with WN H Silver Company after leaving Cannon Fetzer Clothing. Pegram formerly connected with Silver returns to a responsible position. company owners express pleasure and local friends show interest in his move.

R. B. Pegram WN. H. Silver Company R. B. Fesain Cannon- Fetzer Clothing Company N. HB. Silver Company Mr. Pegram

High Point Firemen to Attend North Carolina Convention

A High Point group led by Chief A B Horney will travel to Hendersonville for the North Carolina Firemen's Association annual convention through Thursday. Delegates include O M Hayworth Grady Culler J L Sechrest R D Church F P Kiser T R Horney Dave Hayworth Ruffin Long and L F Honeycutt. Events feature the reel and track tournament parade firemen's baseball game and dances at the Skyland hotel. High Point will not participate in the tournament races.

High Point A. B. Horney Hendersonville North Carolina Firemen’s Association O. M. Hayworth Grady Culler J. L. Sechrest R. D. Church F. P. Kiser T. R. Horney Dave Hayworth Ruffin Long L. F. Honeycutt Association Skyland

Webster Case Set for Trial Monday July 22

John K. Webster, 53, held in jail, faces trial on an assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill for the July 1 shooting of J. W. Kaneer, superintendent of the High Point Yarn mill. Kaneer, shot four times, was released from High Point hospital and will be in court for the July 22 date.

John K. Webster J. W. Kaneer High Point Myatt Kaneer

Citizens clash with police in street mix up

A clash outside Main Drug Store on South Main led to four arrests and one injury. Boxer Reitzel Cecil head wound from a blackjack while handcuffed. he faced two warrants for drunkenness and resisting arrest. Others arrested were Thomas Fritz for assault and H E Haley and W M Knox for disorderly conduct. Five extra officers restored order. Fritz Haley Knox released on bonds of 160 each for court Monday August 5.

South Main Street Reitzel Cecil Cecil Thomas Fritz H. E. Haley W. M. Knox J. P. Myers Hancock Smith Dowdy Belton Batley Fritz Haiey Knox

Great Britain Leads Foot Leather Exports Worldwide

Great Britain remains the top exporter of foot leather with exports valued at more than 25.9 million dollars last year, more than twice the value of American boot and shoe exports in the same period.

Great Britain

Wonderful week at camp reported by Central Friends church

Senior girls at Central Friends church enjoyed a week at Paradise Point camp as Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes reported. Weather was perfect and land and water sports fueled strong spirit and competition. Many learned to swim and some earned national honor badges. A Thursday Wrightsville Beach trip and a big auto bus favored group travel backed by Henry Motor Sales. Camp director Anna Mendenhall and play directors Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shore led activities. campers included Annie Lee Jarrell Helen Osborn May Frazier Barbara Brooks Norma Anderson Hazel Anderson Genevieve Sheetz Eleanor Blair Elizabeth Seeler Mrs. Walter Beck Velma Hayworth Leone Hayworth Katherine Hayworth Mary Crouch Sarah Jarrett Ruby Fletcher Mildred English.

Central Friends Church Paradise Point Tom Alderman Sykes Wrightsville Beach High Point Gur Henry Henry Motor Sales Company Studebaker Anna Mendenhall Marvin Shore Annie Lee Jarrell Helen Osborn May Frazier Barbara Brooks Norma Anderson Hazel Anderson Genevieve Sheetz Eleanor Blair Elizabeth Seeler Walter Beck Velma Hayworth Leone Hayworth Katherine Hayworth Mary Crouch Sarah Jarrett Ruby Fletcher Mildred English

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. G. Isley Z. Johnson S. W. Taylor South Carolina Otakne Odd Fellows Children's Home Odd Fellows Odd Fellows of Ruby Gilbert Jarrell Kargan Junior Order North Carolina Council Charles E. Hamilton Elm Street School Sheratone Hotel Orphans N. C Elm Street State Council Jones Street Song Paul Caudell Co. A. York David A. Stanton Orphans Home Chas. E. Brewer Meredith College of Raeligh Orphans’ Home Elim Street School State Council of North Carolina Rook T Hey Chief Horney T. A. Sykes Friends Church
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