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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

8

Kiwanians Host 25 Farmers At Country Club Luncheon

The Kiwanis club entertained 25 farmers from this and adjacent counties with a luncheon at the Country Club. A curb market study was launched with a committee to investigate local marketing and invite other civic clubs. J. Tate and L. Terry attended the Kiwanis international convention in Seattle. Tom Pemberton spoke on dairying and Dr. W. L. Jackson won the attendance prize.

Kiwanis Club Country Club High Point C. W. Perry J. E. Tate L. R. Terry Seattle Washington D. R. Parker A. Sherrod Tom Pemberton Greensboro Kiwanians J. H. Curry W. M

Eight Point High Point Scouts Earn Court of Honor

Merit and scout badges were awarded to eight High Point boys at a Wesley Memorial church court of honor the final before Uwharrie council camp opening Friday June 29. Recipients included Howard Kelly Sherrod Salisbury Frank Sizemore Billy Fraley George Crickmore R. J. Goins Burgess Leonard.

High Point Wesley Memorial Church Uwharrie Council Howard Kelly Sherrod Salisbury Frank Sizemore Billy Fraley George Crickmore R. J. Goins Burgess Leonard Bunn W. Hackney Logan Porter O. Delk Smith Hackne

Funeral for Beloved Colored Man L. H. Jones Thursday

The funeral for L. H. Jones, a beloved colored citizen, was held from the home at 703 Spring Street Thursday. Rev. C F Jingles officiated with H R Hoskin and S D Townsend assisting. Pallbearers included Jake Barber, Bester Marvin, Robert Johnson, Allen Barber, John Johnson, Dogey Outen. Services were provided by members of the L A club led by E N Phelps. He is survived by one brother and two sisters.

L. H. Jones Springstreet

Rev W M Hager Opens Tent Revival Here

The Rev. W. M. Hager began revival services at his tent on Doris Street behind the new silk mill. Evening meetings start at 7 45 o clock and will run nightly for the next two weeks.

Rev. Hager W. M. Hager Doris Street

Grimsby Woman Breaks Thigh Tugging At Russian Boot

In Grimsby England a woman pulled hard on a Russian boot and fractured her left thigh bone. The incident highlights the dangers of forceful handling of unfamiliar footwear and resulted in medical treatment. The report notes the injury occurred in a domestic setting and quotes no further details.

Grimsby England

For Rent Four Furnished Rooms at 306 Best Street

Four furnished rooms available in residence at 306 Best street during summer. Gas range provided. 700d garden with fruit. Contact J. P. Laffoon at phone number ending 419.ads placed June 17.

Best Street J. P. Laffoon

Pensions Issued for Confederate Veterans Widows in Guilford County

Twenty five treasury warrants totaling 2045 dollars were issued for semi annual Confederate veteran and widow pensions in High Point township Guilford County. Six checks were for old soldiers and 19 for widows, with distributions arranged through R. H. Sechrest and Mason W. Gant. Some recipients have died or receive additional checks pending.

Treasury of North Carolina High Point Guilford County R. H. Sechrest Mason W. Gant Greensboro Guilford County Superior Court Mr. Sechrest Sechrest North Main Street

Autoist Must Pay for Damaged Train in Chicago

Tony Slaber warned motorists to beware when colliding with trains after his car battled a Grand Trunk locomotive on Western Avenue near 140th Street last November. The wreck left his car twisted, and the railroad sent a bill for 29 dollars and 18 cents for locomotive damage, number 6038.

Chicago Tony Slaber Tony Western Avenue 140Th Street Grand Trunk Railroad

SaleSMen Get Orders From Supreme Court

Trial of nineteen present and former salesmen and agents of the National Cash Register company of Dayton Ohio, on contempt charges, will begin September 24 in Federal Court in Cincinnati. The Supreme Court ordered the case proceed after reversing a lower judge’s dismissal of 18 of the defendants. The charges allege violation of an injunction in the 1916 anti trust suit restricting trade in the cash register field.

Cincinnati National Cash Register Company Dayton Ohio United States Supreme Court Supreme Court United States District Court Smith Hackenlooper Cash Register

Verdict in Hall case Expected Today

Jury may return verdict in Forsyth county murder trial of Herbert K. Hall and wife over the sudden deaths of their two children. Testimony closed yesterday. two defense addresses and Judge Thomas J. Shaw's charge to the jury planned for this morning. State contends the girls were poisoned to collect life insurance.

Winston-Salem N. C Herbert KE. Hall Forsyth County Thomas J. Shaw

Stevens Preaches at Green Street Baptist Church

Rev. Herman T. Stevens will lead both 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services at Green Street Baptist Church this Sunday. Morning message titled The Song of the Saved and night talk The Three Stations on the Road to Salvation. Special music by a large chorus directed by Rev. J. D. Barnette. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Public invited.

Green Street Baptist Church Herman T. Stevens J. D. Barnette

Mrs Elizabeth Welborn Dies on 77th Birthday from Burns

Mrs Elizabeth Carolina Welborn died at 4 10 PM on her 77th birthday at 1414 Longstreet from burns suffered when her dress ignited by an open fire last Thursday. She was born June 15 1851 in Davidson County daughter of Barney and Smyrna Hedgecock Welborn. Survived by two sons Carson C and W D Welborn of High Point two daughters Mrs R J Clinard and Mrs W B McFarland of High Point two brothers John Welborn near this city and Sam Welborn near Thomasville 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending.

Elizabeth Carolina Welborn N. E. Welborn Longstreet Mrs. Welborn Davidson County Barney and Smyrna Hedgecock Welborn Spring Hill

Work on cabins underway at Camp Uwharrie

Preparations for Camp Uwharrie opening on Friday June 29 progress as 12 cabins replace tents. First cabin completed as a gift from H A Millis with two more funded by J E Lambeth and Earl Winslow. Registration extended to June 25 with about 50 boys weekly capacity and several scouts already signed from High Point Thomasville Salisbury and Asheboro.

Camp Uwharrie Bunn W. Hackney, Jr H. A. Millis High Point Sheraton Hotel J. E. Lambeth Thomasville Earl Winslow Frank Sizemore William Coble Chase Idol Peyton Moffitt Howard Kelly Billy Fraley Billy Sherof James Welborn Craighead McCanlees Richard, Clark Stanley Hubbard George Barbee Billy Davis Sherrod Salsbury Wendell Dunbar James Lambeth Charles Curd Salisbury Edward Armfield Charles Torrence Wade Harriss Howard Fox Alexander Fox William Coffin Asheboro

Rites Conducted For M A Blaylock

Funeral services for Martin Anderson Blaylock who died at his home south of the city were held at 3 p m yesterday at Pleasant Hill M E church Randolph County. Clergy from Pleasant Hill Springfield Friends and Thomasville circuit led the service. Providence choir sang. Pallbearers were Springfield Bible class members. Flowers arranged by Springfield Women's Bible class. Burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Martin Anderson Blaylock City Pleasant Hill Springfield Bible Class J. E., Hayworth N. R. Johnson J. M. Griffin L. J. Walton J. Ed. Millikan P. M. Davis Flowers Springfield Church Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Monthly Communion for Men and Boys at St Marys

The Episcopal church calls the monthly corporate Holy Communion for confirmed men and boys at St Marys corner North Main and Farrison avenue tomorrow morning at 7 30. All are urged to attend with other services listed including church school 9 30 morning prayer 11 and an evening service at 8 when High Point lodge Odd Fellows and Order of Rebekahs meet in memoriam.

Episcopal Church St. Mary’s North Main Farrison Avenue High Point Lodge of Odd Fellows and Order of Rebekahs

Margaret Myers Tully Reunites With Jim Tully in Hollywood

Margaret Myers Tully returns to the Hollywood home after a brief separation from husband Jim Tully. He blames Hollywood for the split but credits friends Judge Ben Lindsey H L Mencken and Rupert Hughes with helping secure the reconciliation. She calls the separation the saddest day of her life and now says this is the happiest.

Hollywood Cal Margaret Myers Tully Jim Tully Tully Ben Lindsey H. L. Mencken Rupert Hughes Jim

Services at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church

Tomorrow at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church three services will be held. Rev C W Carver will preach at 11 am with special choir music. Prof S S Whitted will speak at the 8 pm Fathers Day program. the Home Church league meets at 3 pm.

St. Stephen's St. Stephen’s A. M. E. Zion Home Church League C. W. Carver S. S. Whitted

Elmore to Preach at Southside Baptist Church

Rev. Q0 A Elmore of Greensboro will preach tomorrow morning at 11 o clock at the Southside Baptist church.

Fathers Day Observance at First Reformed Church

Special observance of Fathers Day will be held at the First Reformed church tomorrow with Rev. Milton Whitener preaching at both services. The choir will provide special musical worship as the sermon at 11 o clock centers on "A Father and His Child" and the 8 o'clock service features "Can We Follow Christ Today."

First Reformed Church Milton Whitener

Poisoning at Dobshany wedding festival kills sixteen

In Dobshany Galicia today fifty people were poisoned at a wedding festival by home made spirituous liquors. Sixteen persons died and many were hospitalized. Authorities investigate the source of the illicit liquor and urge caution at such gatherings.

Strij Galicia Dobshany

Lemon juice acid can ruin kitchen sinks says A G Barnes

A G Barnes of Atlas Supply in Winston Salem warns lemon juice on summer sinks stains hands and can ruin enamel surfaces. He notes several High Point sinks already have holes from acidic lemon residue and spills.

A. G. Barnes Atlas Supply Company Winston-Salem High Point

Odd Fellows Memorial Service Notice

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to a Memorial Service at St Marys Episcopal Church on Sunday June 17. Members should meet the hall at 7 p.m. to attend together. Visiting members welcome. B. H. McCARN N G J R YOUNG Sec.

Odd Fellows St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Morton v Morton deposition notice in High Point

In Guilford County North Carolina Nonnie Morton sues C L Morton in Municipal Court High Point. Deposition of Etta Talley to be read as evidence before Commissioner Pearl Leon ard on July 3 1928 at Gold and York law office 209 210 Commercial National Bank Building High Point. If not completed the deposition will continue day to day.

North Carolina Guilford County High Point Nonnie Morton C. L. Morton Law Office of Gold and York Commercial National Bank N. C Pearl Leonard Etta Talley

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R. C. Lee Methodist Protestant Children’s Home Mee Boy Scouts South Main Street Mr. Lee Lee Baptist Orphanage First Baptist Church Siler City Worldage Loans Home Bond MTG Howard L. Collie Prudential Insurance Co J. H. Glascoe Cleo Curry EF. B. Idol D. M. Hayworth C. E. Spurgeon Piedmont Body W. Main B. E. Campbell Greensboro Bond & Mortgage CO R. A. Colvin Commercial National Bank Bldg W. J. Fraley John D. Law Hood Bank Southern Mortgage Loan and Land Company Wachovia Bank C. BE. Mendenhall Roy C Welborn H. E. Johnson Sec Tball al Court OF Honor Lexington Grocery Co High Point, N. C Jobbers High Point Township G. B. & C. E. Miller High Point, S Stevens Green ST Barnette Carolina Welborn M. A. Blaylock White B. H. McCarn, N G. J. R. Young Gold & York Plaintiff High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association V.A. J. Idol V. Pres Treas The C. H. Ellis Globe Realty Company Washington and College High Point Mortgage Con J. Y. Morris Mgr. Penny Bldg Cor Main and Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
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