Final approval given plans for First Baptist Church
The general building committee approved plans by Louis F. Voorhees for a new First Baptist Church to replace the current structure. Bids will open now with contracts let around August 1 and construction to start September 1, aiming for an Easter completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
General Building Committee
General Committee
Louis F. Voorhees
Albert E. Tate
Grover H. Jones
Tate
Voorhees
Unites
A. B. Conrad
Marvin Shields
Clarence A. Smith
Piedmont Baptist Association
Claude A. Smith
R. T. Chappell
C. E. Sheloff
R. Matthews
W. F. Clayton
West Bay
North Main Streets
Farriss Avenue
Roland Park Avenue
Roland Park
Elm Street
Broadhurst
Mrs. Jennie Harris Moore Rites This Afternoon
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs. Jennie Harris Moore will be held at her Jamestown home at 2 PM with Rev. Joseph Peele officiating. She died after months of illness and is survived by brothers Oliver G Benbow and William C Benbow, plus aunts and an uncle, with interment at Deep River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Harris Moore
Jamestown
Joseph Peele
Friends Church of
Guilford College
Moore
Guilford County
Coffin
Dave
Mary R. Coffin Harris
William C. Benbow
Mandeville
Louisanna
Oliver G. Benbow
Moore Haven
Florida
W. T. Kirkman
High Point
W. H. Ragan
Hartford
Texas
John Lewis
William Ragsdale
R. F. Peebles
J. E. R. Gentry
S. C. Kirkman
Lyman L. Moore
J. Frank Moore
J. H. Edgerton
Deep River Cemetery
Confessed Card Shark Arrested With Weapons
Cincinnati gambler C. J. Hughes was arrested on concealed weapon charges after two guns and a hunting knife were found in his car. He told officers he and his wife were en route from New York to the south for a weekend visit and planned no concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hughes
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hughes
Gotham
New York
Mrs. J. R. Newton Wins First Prize in Chances Contest
Mrs. J. R. Newton of 614 English Street wins the capital prize a two weeks pass to the Paramount Theater for submitting the best set of answers in The Enterprise Chances contest tied to the Chance at the Paramount event. Other prizes go to Miss Margaret Allen Mrs. Robert Conrad Mrs. Fred Leonard and Miss Mary E. Harlee with tickets to the Paramount Theater. Winners must call at The Enterprise office to claim tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Newton
English Street
Paramount Theater
Enterprise
Margaret Allen
Louise Street
Paramount
Robert Conrad
Fred Leonard
Care National Bellas-Hess Company
F. I. Brooks
Hamilton Street
Mary E. Harlee
Parkway
Quarles Revival Continues Week at North Hamilton Street Church
Dr. W. Barton Quarles of Winston-Salem leads revival services at the North Hamilton Street Church of Christ with two sessions daily. He discusses the Holy Spirit and restricted communion, noting strong crowds and urging faithful dedication as he contrasts modern church members with early believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hamilton Street
Church of Christ
W. Barton Quarles
Winston-Salem
Hamilton Street Church of Christ
Quarles
Miss Coxes Return From New York Visit
Miss Clara I. Cox and Miss Effie Cox returned home Friday after a visit with Mrs. Isaac Fidler at Yonkers New York They spent a week with Mrs. Fidler and earlier Miss Clara Cox taught a class at Westtown Pennsylvania for the Young People s Christian Conference nearby Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara I. Cox
Effie Cox
Isaac Fidler
Yonkers
N. Y
Fidler
Clara Cox
Westtown
Philadelphia
Young People’s Christian Conference
Surge of Admit Card Requests Boosts Southern Furniture Market Faith
Paul W. Casey, manager of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building, reports about 200 admit tance card requests from dealers nationwide over two days. He expects a larger mid summer southern market opening Monday July 27 with space ready and exhibits arriving by next Saturday. Sheraton and Elwood hotels and Sedgefield Inn have many reservations, and housing for some visitors will be arranged in private homes through a chamber of commerce appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Casey
Casey
Enterprise
Sheraton
Elwood
Sedgefield Inn
Chamber of Commerce Appeal
Miss Helen Clark Sees China As Rising Power
Miss Helen Clark of this city will leave August 2 for China to teach English at Soochow University. Her itinerary includes Nashville Chicago Winnipeg Vancouver and a voyage aboard the Empress of Japan with stops at Honolulu and Tokyo before reaching Shanghai. She will travel by train to Soochow, a city of about a million, and speaks at Wesley Memorial church tonight on why she becomes a missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Clark
China
Soochow University
Soochow
Miss Clark
Nashville
Tennessee
Chicago
Winnipeg
Canada
Vancouver
Pacific
Honolulu
Tokyo
Shanghai
Clark
Venice
Asia
Southern Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial Church
Matrimonial Mix Up Ends In Murky Kinship Web
In High Point three Lovett siblings marry Woolard relatives creating a tangled web of in law links. Rueben Lovett wed Ruby Lee, daughter of Rex Raymond’s wife and sister to Charlie’s wife. Squire J. M. Davis presided, kissing each bride after the ceremony in old Methodist rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolards
Lovetts
High Point
Rueben Lovett
Woolard
Reuben
Ruby Lee
Raymond
Charlie
Lucy Woolard
Lucy
Dora Wollard
Ruby
Squire J. M. Davis
Squire
Reuben Lovett
Raymond Lovett
Craven Awaits Ruling On Bond Proceedings Status
Craven, a veteran municipal bond buyer, doubts his role in handling bond issuance work under new state laws. He cites attorney general guidance that non lawyers may face indictment and seeks an official Local Government Commission statement on contracts for legal proceedings by non lawyers. He notes ongoing disregard of the law by others and requests clarity from Raleigh officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Government Commission
George B. Craven
General Assembly
George Ross Poll
Raleigh
Chicago
North Carolina
Chas. M. Johnson
Johnson
Randolph County
Holtons To Hold Wimberly Chapel Afternoon Service
Mr and Mrs BE W Holton will conduct the regular services at Wimberly Chapel on the city farm this afternoon at 3 oclock. A very interesting program has been arranged and the public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Holton
Wimberly Chapel
Archdale Playground Junior Camp Closes
Archdale playground hosted Central Friends Camp for Junior Girls last week with Mary Frances Williams, Helen Zachary, Ann McMullen, Dorothy Snea, Doris Fulton, and Jeanette Mitchell. Girls helped with chores, swam before meals, and played games after meals with a siesta and devotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Williams
Helen Zachary
Ann McMullen
Dorothy Snea
Doris Fulton
Jeanette Mitchell
Central Friends Camp
Archdale Playground
Anna Mendenhall
Ann McMullan
Dorothy Suea
Frances Williams
Dorothy Susa
Merchants Outing Planned at Ritter's Lake
The High Point Merchants Association invites members and guests to a Wednesday 6 30 p m barbecue at Ritter's Lake south of Greensboro. D A Dowdy announces the event with 300 expected attendees and Miss Grace Baker coordinating invitations and reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Merchants Association
Ritter's Lake
Greensboro
D. A. Dowdy
Miss Grace Baker
Miss Baker
State Reimburses City For Prisoner Return Costs
North Carolina sent a 109.55 check to the city police for expenses Chief W. G. Friddie incurred traveling to Dayton Ohio to return Robert Cook wanted for highway robbery during a theater box office holdup in December. The city previously covered extradition costs, with James B. Lovelace, the prosecuting attorney, billings prompting reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
W. G. Friddie
Dayton
Ohio
Robert Cook
Broadhurst Theater
James B. Lovelace
Friddie
White Offenders 96 Percent of Last 50 Arrested Here
A police blotter survey shows 48 of the last 50 arrestees were white and two were colored. One white motorist ran a red light. the other a white suspect faced larceny charges. Officials call the pattern unusual and credit a drop in colored arrests to recent enforcement.
Eaton faces new charges in highway robbery case
The 17 year old Eaton linked to highway robbery near Kivett Drive after T M Spry and three youths identified him. Victims included Kimmer 16, Phillip 13 and Ivey 9. Bond set at 1000 dollars for the first charge and 500 for the second as police investigate further terrorist activity allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Eaton
Kivett Road
T. M. Spry
Granby Street
Jack Kimmer
Charles Lee Spry
Eaton
Guilford County
Armenia Whittakers
Kimmer
Emalier
Phillip
Ivey Burton
Cagle Street
Kivett Drive
Mystery Passenger Returns With Davis At Airport
Pilot Paul Davis announced special bar gain rates on regular flights this afternoon. Davis also said Alton Ballard heads to Atlanta Monday and will perform a final wing walking exhibition before leaving the city. Charlee L. Amos, airport owner, will fly in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Paul Davis
Charles Kenner
Davia
Alton Ballard
Atlanta
Charlee L. Amos
Davis
Negro Takes Flying Bottle At Quiet Party
At a quiet party on Elizabeth Street a guest named Effery was hit in the forehead by a flying bottle. He was rushed to a local hospital at 12:30 and treated for a light wound before being sent home. Effery, described as colored, could not identify the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro
Effery
Cecil Street
Elizabeth Street
Suit to collect 232 dollars filed against T M Briies
A municipal court suit to collect 232 dollars on an alleged contract debt was filed yesterday against T. M. Briies by G. W. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Briies
G. W. Price
Census Shows 1,681 Radios in High Point Families
Census figures released from North Carolina show 1,681 of High Point’s 7,488 families own radios, 22.8 percent. The average High Point family size fell from 5.1 in 1920 to 5.0, reflecting continuing decline. Mecklenburg and Guilford counties and the state total are given with radio owning percentages and family counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
High Point
Census Bureau
North Carolina
Guilford County
Mecklenburg County
Welfare Institute praised by officials at Chapel Hill meeting
Mrs W C Hammond executive secretary of the board of public welfare said the annual Public Welfare Institute was the most practical and best such meeting she has attended. High Point representatives included Forrest H Shuford Mrs W B Price Judge Garland Daniel and Eurelia Smart. Mrs Price echoed the praise saying she never attended anything better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hammond
Board of Public Welfare
Chapel Hill
W. B. Price
Municipal Employment Bureau
Garland Daniel
Eurelia Smart
Board of Welfare
Dean Milner to Speak at Central Friends Church Today
Dean Milner of Guilford College will speak at the Central Friends Brotherhood class meeting and conduct the 11 o'clock services. He will also speak at the 6 o'clock vesper services on the Archdale playground. Horace Haworth returns as Sunday school superintendent and will lead tomorrow morning's service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Milner
Guilford College
Central Friends Church
Central Friends Brotherhood
Archdale
Horace Haworth
Crime Detection Bureau To Be Built Up At Once
The local police plan rapid expansion of the crime detection bureau to create a top state level identification service within weeks. Fingerprint records and photographs will be stored, with a basement detective room for WimBerly, McMahon will run a dark room, and a double filing system will work with federal and state bureaus to track thousands of criminals locally and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Wimberly
J. W. McMahon
Wimberly
Federal Bureau
Washington
United States
Building Boom Pushes Local Economy With New Projects
Real estate and business activity surged in the past week as contractors target the Junior high roof, a new post office in spring, and the Baptist church starting within 60 days. Plans include Adams-Millis five story plant, a cat full-fashioned mill addition, seven stores on North Main, Belk-Stevens expansion, and a $30,000 wood carving plant. Home building adds over $15,000 in permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Adams-Millis
A. B. Horney
H. R. Broadhurst
J. N. Wright
Jones Corner
North Main and
English Streets
Belk-Stevens
Stanton-Welch
Melrose Hosiery
Invalid Child Claimed By Death In Local Family
Sidney Miller Jr aged 20 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Wood of 438 South Wrenn street, died at home after a 3 week illness. Survived by parents and grandparents W R Miller of Yadkin county and Luther Purdue of Walnut Cove. Funeral at 2 30 this afternoon from home. Burial in Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Miller, Jr
Sidney Wood
South Wrenn Street
W. R. Miller
Yadkin County
Luther Purdue
Walnut Cove
Lebanon Cemetery
Red Haynes Strikes Arresting Officer in Midnight Arrest
Red Haynes, 31, noted in local baseball and police records, was arrested after midnight on charges of drunkenness and assault on an officer J. H. Hubbard. He allegedly struck Officer Hubbard as cuffs were to be applied on East Washington street and was placed in jail to await Monday morning trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red” Haynes
J. H. Hubbard
Haynes
East Washington Street
Hubbard
Walton Funeral Services For William H Walton
Funeral services for William H Walton who died Thursday at the State Hospital in Morganton will be held this afternoon at 3 30 from the chapel of Koonce Funeral Home. Rev L Ruth pastor of Pilgrims Church assisted by Rev ? will be in charge. Interment will be in Wood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walton
State Hospital
Morganton
Koonce Funeral Home
L. Ruth
Pilgrim's Ha
Will . Wood Cemetery
Holland's Mother Improving After Richmond Visit
Holland's mother, critically ill in Richmond Virginia, shows signs of improvement. Desk Sergeant reports Holland of the local police force will return today after being at his mother's bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Richmond
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Baptist Church
Mrs. Moore
Deep River Church
Cox
Craven
SUES
Hammond
Mrs. Price
Mrs. Hammond
Friends Church
Jones Property Division
Snow's
City
Red Haynes
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