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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1931

Page

10

Merchants Association to Host Summer Barbecue at Ritter’s Lake

More than 400 merchants, employees, officials and families are expected at the High Point Merchants Association barbecue at Ritter’s Lake tomorrow at 6 30 p m. The event features games and socializing with no formal program, and organizers anticipate up to 500 attendees.

Merchants Association Ritter’s Lake High Point Merchants Association Grace Baker D. A.dy Merchants Jation Dowdy Orchants Association Mr. Dowdy Loner H. Holton John B Neer Amber of

Civitan Club Meeting At Noon Today

Civitan members gathered at the Sheraton with President W. B. Hall in attendance. C. M. Waynick spoke, introduced by Dr. P. W. Flagge, and Roy Briggs donated the attendance prize won by Horace Haworth in a tie with Forrest Murray and Ney Evans for closest radio count and Atlantic flight numbers. James B. Lovelace attended as the sole guest.

Civitan Club C. M. Waynick W. B. Hall P. W. Flagge Roy Briggs Horace Haworth High Point Forrest Murray Ney Evans Atlantic James B. Lovelace the Sheraton

Druggist Offers New Headache Remedy Named B-C

A North Carolina druggist introduces B-C a combination of nuts claimed to relieve any headache fast and safely within three minutes. The product advertised as ready to use at soda fountains and stores promises immediate relief from neu ralgia sciatica and rheumatic pain while quieting nerves with no after effects.

North Carolina

Collie Adopts Kitten with Its Pups

A Cook Street collie mother has adopted a homeless orphaned kitten and raises it with her collie litter. The unlikely trio play and nap together and share meals, a curious bond that may fade when instinct returns.

Truck Drivers Win Salary Settlement With Transportation Inc

Douglass Simms Lewis Garner and Clavey Culler filed wage claims in this city against Transportation Inc an interstate trucking service between New York and Greenville. The case settled this afternoon with full payment of over 250 in salaries after a rayon shipment was attached by the drivers then released when the company posted 309 in cash bond.

Douglass Simms Lewis Garner Clavey Culler Transportation, Inc New York Greenville Justice of the Peace W. G. Brown

City Council Studies Special License Tax Rates

The city council met in an adjourned session at 3 p.m. in the City Manager’s office to review a special privilege license tax ordinance drafted by City Attorney Grover H. Jones. Members likely will examine the rates proposed and defer any final action pending further consideration.

E. M. Knox Grover H. Jones

Funeral Held for Carleen Cruthis

Carleen Cruthis six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs L T Cruthis of High Point Route 3 died at home Sunday night after a brief illness She was one of triplets born January 8 1931 She is survived by her parents and 11 brothers and sisters Funeral services were held from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev E O Peeler Fairfield church in charge Interment in Fairfield church cemetery

Carleen Cruthis L. T. Cruthis High Point E. O. Peeler Fairfield Church

Brownie and Stine Hall Plan Paradise Point Trip

Miss Brownie and Stine Hall will depart tomorrow for Paradise Point and Lake Waukamore and will meet friends at White Lake.

Mirror Company Protests Tax Assessment in 1928 Case

The Consolidated Mirror Co of High Point filed a petition with the US Board of Tax Appeals challenging a $1,770 1928 income tax levy, arguing it is not a transferree of the High Point Mirror Co and that the latter paid $589 of the tax, leaving the balance. The issue centers on who owes the unpaid 1928 taxes and the basis for the transferree assessment.

Washington Consolidated Mirror Co High Point United States Board of Tax Appeals Commissioner of Internal Revenue Consolidated Company High Point Mirror Company Board of Tax Appeals Treasury Department

National Bellas Hess Announces New Fall and Winter Catalogue

The National Bellas Hess Company releases a 9x12, 368 page fall and winter catalogue with 12.87 percent lower prices across lines. President Albert S. Scott says the firm will continue to pay postage on all orders, contrasting with rivals, to aid customers amid reduced purchasing power.

National Bellas Hess Company Albert S. Scott National Bellas Hess Company, Inc Mr. Scott

Bales Hosts Informal Barbecue for Thomas Foremen

The semi monthly meeting of the Thomas Millis foremen was held last night at N W Bales cabin in Jamestown. About 30 attendees including foremen and office staff enjoyed an informal barbecue with music from a colored string quartet and a singing trio followed by dancing.

Thomas Millis N. W. Bales Jamestown

Last Rites Held For William F Tate Child

Funeral services were held for William Fleming Tate two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W A Tate at Mizpeh M P church Rockingham county. Rev J L Trollinger and Dr J D Williams conducted the service with interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Masters James Wood Edward Kemp W L Bogan and R F Kemp. Flowers were arranged by a list of young women. The choir sang Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Lover of My Soul with Hazel McIntyre as accompanist.

William Fleming Tate W. A. Tate Filbert Street Mizpeh M. P Rockingham County J. L. Trollinger J. D. Williams Liberty M. P. Church Jas. Wood Edward Kemp W. L. Bogan R. F. Kemp Doris Johnson Grace Lawson Lois Lawson Virginia Tate Ineta Hartgrove Thelma Hedrick Mildred Johnson Alice Tate Kathleen Manley Margaret Tate Jesus

Youth Arrested For Stealing Gas

Howard Burrus, a white youth, was picked up by police last night for investigation and later arrested on two larceny charges related to alleged gasoline theft from two trucks. He is jailed in default of a $100 bond.

Howard Burrus

Baptists Convene In Greensboro For 38th Annual Meeting

The Piedmont Baptist Association gathers at Florida Street Baptist in Greensboro tomorrow and Thursday. Delegates from Guilford Randolph and Rockingham counties attend as pastors and lay members lead sessions including B Y P U programs led by Gladys Ellington. Speakers include Rev J Clyde Turner and Dr Charles BE Madry.

Piedmont Baptist Association Guilford County Randolph Rockingham Florida Street Baptist Church Greensboro High Point Gladys Ellington A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church Clarence A. Smith J. Clyde Turner Greensboro First Baptist Church Charles BE Madry Raleigh State Board B. G. Whitley Florida Street George T. Tunstall Green Street Baptist Church H. O. Miller A. Andrews H. A. Helm H. R. Moore J. Hoyle Love West End

Kitten Adopted by Collie Wins High Point News Tip

B G Pendry of Cook street won the daily prize for the best news tip in The Enterprise contest. A large number of reports were received ranging from the ridiculous to the ordinary, Pendry's tip about a kitten suckled by a collie and her pups was judged best. Residents are invited to phone 4565 with reports for a chance at the next dollar prize.

B. G. Pendry Cook Street Mr. Pendry

Investigation of Shooting at Blair Park

The shooting and slight wounding of 17 year old Spurgeon Mann by Blair Park special officer James J. Cameron is likely to be investigated by City Manager E M Knox. Mann was arrested on larceny and resisting arrest, Cameron on assault with a deadly weapon. Both posted bonds and face municipal court Friday.

Spurgeon Mann James J. Cameron Blair Park E. M. Knox Norfolk Mann Cameron W. G. Friddle

Revival Services At Pleasant Grove Church

Revival services at Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant church continue this week led by Rev W M Loy pastor of Mebane First M P church. Evening services start 7 30 with preaching at 8 and daily afternoon services at 3.

Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant Church W. M. Loy Mebane

Wives and Husbands Swap Families in Pomona Shock

F L Stevens and George E Spotswood of Pomona California swapped their spouses and children in a so called family exchange. Each couple has two children a boy and a girl with the eldest aged nineteen. While the men settled affairs in Nevada the women cared for the children. The two couples are pictured here as living arrangements stand.

F. L. Stevens George E. Spotswood Pomona Cal Spotswood Stevens Nevada

New Map of City Is Being Drafted

City engineers explained temporary traverse points used in a comprehensive survey to determine the absolute city limits for the first time. Permanent markers will mark the limits on outgoing streets when the work finishes, providing a near perfect scale map.

City Engineering Department High Point North Main Street

Wealthy farmer Shubal G. Spencer dies near city

Shubal G. Spencer prominent and wealthy farmer died after a long illness at his Trinity route two home. Born July 25 1860 in Randolph county he would have been 71. Survived by wife Charity Gray three sons one daughter and several siblings. Funeral at Marlboro Friends church with interment to follow.

Shubal G. Spencer Trinity Route Two Mr. Spencer Randolph County Isaac and Senath Powell Spencer Marlboro Friends Church Charity Gray I. G R. C B. W G. H. Tillotson T. C. Spencer C.S. Spencer R. C. Spencer Indianapolis Ind E. E. Spencer Greensboro Road E. C. Roach Glenora Baptist Church Marlboro Church Church

Legion Post Convenes Tonight Before State Convention

The Andrew Jackson Post of the American Legion holds its final meeting at headquarters over High Point Hardware on South Main Street. New members will be welcomed by the membership committee. Old officers preside. new officers take office in October. The post drum and bugle corps is progressing well and expected to reflect credit on its sponsor.

Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Morehead City High Point Hardware South Main Street the Legion

Library Trustees May Study Builedlame Plan

High Point library trustees convene at 6 30 pm dinner at the Country Club to discuss moves for a new building. Miss Willie Welch librarian and Vernon W Idol treasurer will present reports. Trustees include Henry A White R K Stewart J Ed Millis Helen Owen Smith W C Idol Vera Idol John C Abels R B Terry W W Idol and T Wingate Andrews Rev H N Bowne unable to attend. Growing demand for adequate facilities prompts talk of moving from the municipal building and jail surroundings.

Bahrary Tin Willie Welch Vernon W. Idol Carter Dalton Henry A. White R. K. Stewart J. Ed Millis Helen Owen- Smith W. C. Idol Vera Idol John C. Abels R. B. Terry W. W. Idol T. Wingate Andrews H. N. Bowne

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Ritter Holton Randleman Road Rim High Point Ice and Coal CO West Broad Clyde Farley Hattie Burns Collie Mirror Company Consolidated Mirror Company Bales Thomas William F. Tate Baptists J. J. Cameron Pleasant Grove Mr. Stevens Mrs. Stevens Mrs. Spotswood Mr. Spotswood Legion Post DR. F. C. Sharp Bank Building Wilson Motor Company J. E. Black Cable Street West Broat Stanton D. A. Stanton Board of School Commissioners Averdale Ti Dakota Tate Ora Ivon United States Depository For Bezvest Ins High Point Perpe Uual Building and Loan Asso Eeciation Cmt Bank Vv. A. J. Tool, Vice-Pres Treas H. Ellis Sec’y Seereies Bank and Trust Company Fidigezze Piedmont Building Associ Tor Sec Wachovia Raemte Interacticking
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