Government Seeks Quick Action on Postoffice Site
Acting Custodian J A Davis says Uncle Sam demands delivery of the postoffice site free of buildings within 60 days or immediate lease to the school board. The board plans to use the old building for a few months until the new Junior High School is ready after late November or Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
J. A. Davis
Board of School Commissioners
C. F. Tomlinson
Davis
T. Wingate Andrews
South Main
East Green
South Wrenn
Romance Rides With Pardoning McClure to Betrothal
Robert L. McClure, a Jamestown man pardoned by Governor Joseph N. Ely after 14 months of a 12 to 15 year robbery sentence, plans to marry his fiancée who stood by him during imprisonment. The bride elect’s name remains private. he returns from Boston tomorrow to his awaiting family. No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. McClure
Jamestown
Joseph N. Ely
Massachusetts
McClure
Boston
Senior High plant on track for October delivery
Work on the Senior High building progresses rapidly and delivery is predicted for October 1. It will likely take another month to be ready for use. The school board had planned to use the old structure, which until today it believed would not have to be removed for several months.
Thieves Flee Kool Pool Store Loot After Gunfire
Early today burglars broke into the Kool Pool store and cold drink unit and seized cigars cigarettes and candy but fled empty handed when a night watchman fired several shots after being awakened. Police lack definite clues to identify the culprits.
GH Point Leads in Family Census
High Point tops North Carolina cities with the highest average family size at 5.1 persons. Winston-Salem is second at 4.9. Raleigh 4.8. Durham 4.6. Greensboro 4.5. Asheville 4.4. Charlotte and Wilmington 4.3. The state showed 513,377 families in 1920 and 645,245 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Department of Census
High Point
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Durham
Greensboro
Asheville
Charlotte
Wilmington
Guilford County
Mecklenburg
Forsythe
Paul Apple Faces Whisky Charge Correction
Paul Apple listed in Wednesday court docket for violating the prohibition law was heard on a traffic ordinance charge instead. The Enterprise notes a correction in the report and clarifies the docket entry.
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Paul Apple
Clothing stolen from home near Trinity reported
Thieves took several articles of men's clothing from E. A. Rush on Trinity Route two late yesterday. Police investigate multiple leads to recover the items, including a blue serge suit gray pants black slippers a seven jewel Elgin watch and a tenor banjo.
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E. A. Rush
Trinity
Rush
Hughes Exonerated and Released From Jail
Cr. L. Hughes, an electrical appliance salesman, was arrested after officers found two guns and a bowie knife under his car seat. He was released by Judge Lewis E. Teague after four days of a ten day contempt sentence and exonerated by state and federal agencies. He apologized to the court and paid the eight dollar costs, thanking the judge and vowing no bitterness toward police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. L. Hughes
Lewis E. Teague
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Washington
Cleveland
Hughes
Teague
Officers To Shelby To Retrieve Stolen Vehicle
Police Chief W. G. Friddle said officers Sam Crowson and L. L. Broadway left this morning for Shelby to recover a Chevrolet Sedan stolen this week from J. W. Brigman on Springfield Road. Two men were arrested with the car and will be returned to the local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Crowson
L. L. Broadway
Shelby
J. W. Brigman
Springfield Road
W. G. Friddle
Light Docket Highlights Municipal Court Sessions
Judge Lewis EB Teague presided as a light docket moved quickly. Several traffic violations paid four dollar fines while others settled or were dismissed. Notable cases included a high way robbery matter postponed, a youth at the city prison farm awaiting new charges, and sentences for drunk and disorderly conduct, prostitution, and operating a car while intoxicated with suspensions and jail terms as ordered.
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Lewis EB. Teagues
Chapel Hill
State Bar Association
Clay Eaton
City
H. H. Kennedy
H. Becock
Will R. Smith
Eleanor O
J. Frank Carriker
Roosevelt Miller
Gordon Spencer
Arthur Gibson
Melbourne Amos
J. F. Freeman
Ben L. Herman
D. D. Parsons
J. W. Suits
W. B. Price
Howard March
Ben Lyon
R. H. Elwanger
C. C. Dodson
Francis Staton
Bill
Albert Poteat
Rebecca Welch
Blanche Odum
Charlie Rankin
Cecil's Stolen Car Burned In Lumberton Robbery
A Jewett Sedan stolen from D. O. Cecil of this city on July 6 was destroyed by fire after a robbery near Lumberton early today. Chief W G Friddie learned by telephone that the car burst into flames during the getaway. one man was arrested and the other fled. A French scientist claims the mysterious thunder in clear weather is caused by sun spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett
D. O. Cecil
Lumberton
W. G. Friddie
KIWANIANS HEAR DR NABERS ON Europe Economic Crisis
Dr. Charles Haddon Nabers spoke to the Kiwanis club on The Economic Situation in Europe noting Europe faces economic agony and that a US debt moratorium could curb Bolshevism. He praised Hoover's plan for Germany and Austria and urged leadership shift to America. The luncheon agenda moved to the Country club for August and September.
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Europe
Germany
Austria
Charles Haddon Nabers
First Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hotel
America
Dr. Nabers
Hoover
France
Belgium
United States
Country Club
A. B. Conrad
Cc. T. Ingram
Ford Motor Company Named Defendant In $25,000 Suit
Carl G. Moser sues Ford Motor Company in municipal court seeking 25000 dollars damages for a twisted ankle received while working at the Atlanta plant. Plaintiffs attorneys expect possible transfer to federal court and seek attachment of the companys property wherever found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Carl G. Moser
Atlanta, Ga
Mr. Moser
Harmon to Appeal TenHoopen Custody Ruling
Mrs. B T Harmon grandmother of five year old Katherine TenHoopen will appeal the Superior court custody decision by Judge Hoyle Sink. The case splitting custody between Harmon and father Paul TenHoopen of Charlotte and Cleveland will go to the North Carolina supreme court. Attorneys filed the appeal papers and served notice on the plaintiff in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle Sink
Superior Court
Marion
North Carolina Supreme Court
B. T. Harmon
Katherine TenHoopen
Harmon
Paul TenHoopen
Charlotte
Cleveland
Sermon by Rev J M Hilliard at Buncombe Baptist Meeting
Retired Baptist minister Rev J M Hilliard will deliver the annual sermon for Buncombe County Baptist Association during its fiftieth anniversary meeting at Flat Creek Baptist Church August 11 12. He helped organize the group and will speak at 11:30 a m Tuesday August 11 as 300 ministers delegates and visitors gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hilliard
Buncombe County Baptist Association
Flat Creek Baptist
Hilliard
J. C. Bennett
Candler
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Bank Building
O'Connor Flower
Hamilton Florist
Pardon
Weagee
Pareed Devil
Washington Street
Cecil
West Broao
C. H. Nabers
J. E. Black
Cable Street
Ara
Wilson Motor Company
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
Commercial National Bank Vo
A. J
Idol
Vice-Pres
Treas
H. Ellis
Sec'y
Thomas R. Marshall
the Eagle
Nick Drakulakos
North Main Street
Ruby
South Main Street
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