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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
12
City council in High Point agrees to reduce the tax rate from 1.33 to 1.20 per 100 dollars this year. City Manager E. M. Knox proposed an eight cent cut, but members pushed for a total thirteen cent reduction while keeping a small year end surplus. Three years ago the rate stood at 1.60.
Roy Shiplett of the sanitary department called on every resident to cooperate in a citywide effort to mow lawns and grassy lots. Rapid weed growth after rain and heat threatens mosquito populations. while a law exists, he does not plan to enforce it and seeks public help with limited staff.
The Southern Furniture Mart hosts its annual midsummer exposition with 100 buyers registered by 10 AM and projections for over 200, drawing delegates from multiple states. Registered buyers include R L Clark Lynchburg Va and S F Armon Philadelphia Pa among a long list, with late registrants arriving yesterday from North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, New York and beyond.
The High Point School board reviewed samples from six suppliers for auditorium seats and classroom desks for the Fourth Ward elementary school and a new addition to the Negro high school. Bidders include Andrews School Supply Chicago American Seating Grand Rapids Heywood Wakefield Baltimore Peabody Nashville General Seating Charlotte and Southern Desk Hickory. Movers favor movable classroom furniture over floor screwed desks. decision expected today after prior sample viewing.
The High Point school board awarded painting contracts for the Grimes Street and Fairview Street Negro schools. P. L. Culler won the Grimes Street job while Wade Rosenhoro won the Leon ard Street project. T. Wingate Andrews announced the Leon ard Street award on site this afternoon at 2. More school building improvements progress, Andrews said.
Mayor C. A. York states the council will fully investigate the Goodman case after reviewing newspaper reports. He says evidence from the public will be welcomed, and the council will be advised of developments. Johnnie Goodman was tried for violating prohibition. police testified whisky found, but he was acquitted amid conflicting witness accounts.
Lieut. T. A. Early departed this afternoon for Raleigh to attend the monthly session of the state highway patrol lieutenants tomorrow, with Capt. C. D. Farmer. He is due back in the city Thursday morning.
The Mills home quartet of Thomasville will present a program at Trinity Baptist church tonight at an unspecified hour. The public is invited to attend.
The First Methodist Protestant church concludes its summer supper series tomorrow at the Rob bins country home south of town. A 6 45 barbecue by church brotherhood and women’s auxiliary precedes a 7 30 devotional on The Faith of Our Friends. At 8 00 the third quarterly conference will hear written reports from church officials.
Mrs. W. A. Lineberry dies Monday at W. C. Brown home in Jamestown. Funeral postponed to Thursday at 1 PM at Jamestown Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. R. E. Hunt officiates. Interment at Graves Chapel. Relatives in California will arrive after the originally scheduled time.
Mayor C A York stated this morning that daily calls to remove garbage have fallen from about 100 to 10. He noted widespread praise for the department and said the service is the best in the city's history.
T Wingate Andrews superintendent of High Point city schools will leave next week for the University of Virginia Charlottesville to attend the annual Institute of Public Affairs as one of 26 representatives from the state appointed by Gov Gardner. Plans for a great program are announced and the institute is expected to be one of the best ever held.
A revival meeting opened yesterday in a tent one mile north of the city limits led by Rev. Hughey O. Miller and Rev. T L Chamblin. Meetings will occur each night this week with song service starting at 7 45 o'clock. all are invited.
New notaries of public commissioned by Gov. O Max Gardner include J H Barrington of Lumberton J L Link of Greensboro Charles A McCall of Marion and S L McGuire Jr of Norton announced in Raleigh on July 29 with full authority to perform official duties.
More than 200 self-help students are expected to enroll at North Carolina State College this year, reflecting strong demand for nontraditional student programs and continuing education opportunities.
T A Brower has qualified as administrator of the Eliza Brower estate. Creditors must file claims by July 29, 1931. Debts owed to the estate should be paid to the administrator. Dated July 29, 1930. T A Brower Administrator. 218 Underhill St
The Radio Commission watches three suits by the Radio Manufacturers Association of New York challenging South Carolina’s receiving set tax as an interstate commerce issue. Duke M. Patrick notes the suits target the tax’s constitutionality, affecting about 50 000 set owners. Plaintiffs include Station WRT Charlotte and Louis D. Rubin Electrical Charleston along with the association.
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