Service Held for Samuel L. Davis Sr
Funeral services at Wesley Memorial Auditorium honored Samuel L. Davis Sr a leading south furniture pioneer and prominent High Point citizen. Dr W A Lambeth led the rites assisted by Dr A B Conrad and Rev H N Bowne as hundreds attended and Oakwood Cemetery burial followed. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included numerous regional figures from Atlanta Thomasville Winston Salem and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Samuel L. Davis, Sr
Sheraton Hotel
Wesley Memorial Auditorium
W. A. Lambeth
Durham
High Point
Oak
Peritonitis Blamed For Death Of Lois Nelson
Miss Lois Nelson 21 of 808 South Main Street died after a short illness. An autopsy by County Coroner Dr W W Harvey at the attending physician's suggestion found peritonitis as the cause. She was taken to a local hospital about an hour and a half before dying shortly after ten last night. She was found dying at home and, at the hospital, was beyond medical assistance. Funeral arrangements had not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Nelson
South Main Street
W. W. Harvey
Aton's Trial Set for Friday And City Court Actions
Clay Eaton to be tried in municipal court Friday on two charges from allege robbery with a muzzle loading shotgun. Walter Bridgeman pleaded guilty to temporary larceny with a 15 month suspended sentence and $200 payment plan. John Ellis bound over to Superior Court on probable cause for recent robberies. Other cases include R G WalserILlicit car operation with suspensions, Dewey Gunter drunk and disorderly, Garfield Davis assault with deadly weapon, Clarence Graham costs after wife withdrawal of warrant, Grace Moore drunk and disorderly, Walter Byers larceny two years suspended, plus prostitution judgments for William Martin and Mary Ingram. Traffic infractions settled for 8S Holt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Eaton
Walter Bridgeman
Shelby
John Ellis
Lewis E. Teague
R. G. Walser
North Carolina
Dewey Gunter
Garfield Davis
Clarence Graham
Grace Moore
Walter Byers
William Martin
Mary Ingram
E. Holt
E. L. Gibson
Paul Greenway
E. P. Osborne
Car Burned on Greensboro Road Near Jamestown
A car burned on Arch Hill near Greensboro on the Greensboro highway around 9:30 Monday. The vehicle, owned by Garrett of Greensboro and borrowed by Taylor, caught fire as he drove to Charlotte to fetch his wife. Firefighters and spectators watched as tires exploded but the gasoline tank remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Hill
Jamestown
Greensboro
Garrett
Taylor
Charlotte
Youthful Gangs Ransack Two Businesses in City Break-ins
Two gangs of youths carried out break-ins at the King Pin Bowling Alley on East Broad Street and the High Point Machine Shop office on South Hamilton Street. Officers captured two suspects. others escaped, with police collecting fingerprints and continuing rounds-up efforts. The machine shop entry involved Richard Baumgartner, 7, among others. King Pin and High Point suspects named, all held by juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Pin Bowling Alley
High Point Machine Shop
King Pin
East Broad Street
High Point
South Hamilton Street
Richard Baumgartner
Clay Street
Baumgartner
King Pin Place
Tom Welch
High Point Baseball Club
W. J. Mac- Mahon
Bertillon Squad
Richard Baumegartner
Floyd Welch
Ralph Smith
Wallace Smith
Jefferson Eckert
Carl Everett
Victor Connell
Joe Stockton
Verlo Stamey
Two Local Policemen Hurt In Auto Accident
A patrol car carrying High Point Police officers A. P. Samuels Clyde Hoover and G. T. Ball was struck by a car driven by S. I. Hawkins of Union, S. C. The impact overturned the patrol car pinning Samuels who suffers a crushed chest and shoulder. Hoover had arm lacerations and bruises. Hawkins was detained for investigation. Ball escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Samuels
Clyde Hoover
High Point
Mr. Samuels
Hawkins
Sechrest
Samuels
Mr. Hoover
G. T. Ball
Centennial
Lexington
New York
Ball
H. M. Ridge
Fire at 1403 Emory Street Causes Major Damage
A fire believed started by greasy rags in a closet under the hall steps at 1403 Emory Street caused extensive damage before 12:15 AM. The vacant dwelling owned by I A Allman suffered about $1,000 in losses, mostly in the two hall areas, with the blaze contained by Fire Company No. 6. The damage is reportedly fully insured. A separate small basement fire occurred at Welch Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Street
I. A. Allman
Fire Company Number Six
Welch Furniture Company
Firemen Quell Blaze From Hot Box On City Corner
Fire officials report a blaze near the corner of Hamilton and Mallory streets, thought to come from a hot box. Two sprinkler heads activated but firefighters kept the structure from damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mallory Streets
Bar Association Meeting Sets Civil Court Schedule
The High Point Bar association will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM to arrange the calendar for the upcoming civil court term opening a two week session on August 18, court officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Bar Association
Patented dirigible steered by air propulsion system
Mathew M. Egan applies for a patent on a dirigible steered by air. Two propellers force air from stem to stern and escape at the tail. The air current provides propulsion and, by deflecting exhaust at the tail, offers steering control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mathew M. Egan
School Board Will Lease Old Junior High Property
The school board has asked Washington to lease the old Main Street Junior High to the government until the new plant near the Senior High is ready. Uncle Sam will pay 75 dollars a month rent starting June 24, with a 60 day notice to reclaim. full control remains limited and the site must stay in good order. The new Junior High is expected by mid December, with transfer possible by January 1, and the board plans to set a fall opening date after a near-term meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Washington
Uthanat Mw Osi Utata Hawn
Pccuvvi
Uncle Sam
J. A. Davis
T. Wingate Andrews
Miss Florence Welborn Dies After Long Illness
Miss Florence Welborn, a longtime resident of the city, died at her home 427 South Wrenn Street after years of declining health. Born July 20, 1895 in Randolph County, she was 36. Survived by parents Jet L. and Bell Royals Welborn, a brother Willis L. Welborn of High Point, and four sisters Mrs. J H Everhart and Mrs. J J Everhart of Thomasville, Mrs. A B Robinson of Augusta GA, and Mrs. Charles E. Hayes of the city. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm from Mrs. Hayes’s home 808 Morris Street, with ministers Rev J T Lanning, Rev D R Williams, and Rev A L Aycock officiating. Pallbearers named friends Marvin Davis, Terry Whit, Clyde Connor, Ward Packer, Carl Strayhorn, Roy Welborn, and Glenn Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Welborn
South
Wrenn Street
Miss Welborn
H. B. Hiatt
Melrose Hosiery
Randolph County
Jet L
Bell Royals Welborn
Willis L. Welborn
High Point
J. H. Everhart
J. J. Everhart
Thomasville
A. B. Robinson
Augusta
Charlies E. Hayes
Hayes
Morria Street
Morris Street
J. T. Lanning
Greensboro
D. R. Williams
Pleasant Grove M. P
A. L. Aycock
South Main
M. E
Marvin Davis
Terry Whit
Clyde Connor
Ward Packer
Carl Strayhorn
Roy Welborn
Glenn Meredith
Randolph Seeks Special Civil Term for County
Randolph county requests and obtains a special civil court term to follow the regular criminal docket in September. Judge Buck Harris of Raleigh will preside. Local schools plan to run with similar staffing as last year, with some consolidations to cover enrollment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph County
Buck Harris
Raleigh
T. F. Bulla
Bulla
LeRoy Martin
State Board of Equalization
Injury at Local Hotel Sends Salisbury Buyer to Hospital
C M Epton of Salisbury, a buyer at the Southern Furniture market, was removed from his hotel to Guilford General hospital after sustaining a facial laceration while entertaining an acquaintance. He has recovered enough to work again today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Epton
Salisbury
Southern
Guilford General Hospital
Mr. Epton
Silk Worms Spin Colorful Threads Through Food Additives
Introduction of colored matter into worm feed enables silkworms to produce threads in a range of hues. Researchers note the method affects the dye uptake and may expand textile options.
Salvation Army Young People Prepare Picnic Outing
Members of the Young People's Legion and Bible class youths led by Miss Elizabeth Speers will hold a picnic tomorrow at 6 30 PM south of Thomasville between Thomasville and Denton. Adjutant John O Beirne, the local commander, is on vacation nearby. The plan includes a campfire program games and contests with a watermelon feast afterward. About 25 to 30 people are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Legion
Bible
Salvation Army
Elizabeth Speers
Thomasville
Denton
John O’beirne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuel L. Davis
Mesa
Dr. W. A Lambeth
M. J. Crowder
G. H. Crowell
Garland B. Daniel
H. T. Douglass
D. C. Durland
A. E. Futrell
J. V. Garrett
W. B. Hall
B. C. Harmon
A. B. Horney
D. V. Hoskins
H. T. Hudson
H. F. Hunsucker
V. A. J. Idol
F. P. Ingram
W. L. Jackson
J. A. Johnson
O. E. Kearns
G. H. Kearns
E. T. Kearns
J. W. Kearns
Arthur Kirkman
C. Kirkman
R. O. Lindsay
J. W Eesll
M. Matthews
G. A. Matton
W.B. McEwen
H. A
H. D. Perry
W. J. McAnally
C. C. Muse
C. G. Bedford
E. H. Jarrett
W. F. Clayton
Harry Raymond
Clarence A. Smith
Chas. Ragan
Paul Davis
W. E. Snow
Lawrence Matton
J. L. Anderson
Cheraw
C. D. L. Donnell
Oak Ridge
Clyde Holt
Russell M. Grumman
Chapel Hill
Margaret Thompson
Covington
East 15Th Street
Uatva
Eatag Stork
Seuin Mian St. Hone
Sales and Service Motor Company
West Broad
E. Black
Cable Street
Aton
Greensboro RD
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial
Robert Brockett
8. I
Welch Furniture
School Board
Government
Randolph
O’connor
Hamilton Florist
High Point Ice and Coal CO
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
ING
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Vv. A. J. Tool, Vice-Press & Treas
the Commercial National Bank
H. Ellas
Fact No
Chicago
High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
National Market CO
North Main
Lighthouse
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