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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1933

Page

3

Relief On Rates To Southwest Refused

Interstate Commerce Commission rejects a petition to reopen the Consolidated Southwestern Cases and to set rates for the South no higher than official Southwest territory. Southern shippers face ongoing discrimination and a competitive disadvantage as the long running case remains unresolved.

Interstate Commerce Commission Southwest Territory J. T. Ryan Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association Southwestern Southern Traffic League, Inc Ryan

Liberty Mutual moves executive Bernard Menke to High Point

At the Carolina Advisory Board quarterly meeting held at the High Point Country Club, Bernard H. Menke was transferred from Richmond to High Point to lead expansion in the area. Menke, formerly Richmond manager, plans to relocate his family soon and dedicate full- time efforts to building Liberty Mutual business locally with board members C. F. Tomlinson O. A. Kirkman T. Austin Finch B. B. Gossett A. G. Myers Charles E. Kistier and Victor Montgomery.

Carolina Liberty Mutual Insurance Company High Point Country Club Bernard H. Menke Richmond High Point C. F. Tomlinson O. A. Kirkman T. Austin Finch Thomasville B. B. Gossett Charlotte A. G. Myers Gastonia Charles E. Kistier Morganton Victor Montgomery Spartanburg

Enlistment Drive For Civilian Conservation Corps Opens

Enlistments for the Civilian Conservation Corps are being collected as local Veterans enrollments. Seven men for High Point were not yet filled and were brought from the Charlotte office by Mrs. Tom W Sprinkle. George F Edwards, commander of Andrew Jackson post, announced final enrollment day is Tuesday and a Legion meeting will be held at post headquarters on North Wrenn Street at eight o'clock.

Civilian Conservation Corps High Point Charlotte Tom W. Sprinkle George F. Edwards Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Edwards North Wrenn Street

Reform ed Bible School to Begin for Vacation Week

The fifth annual Daily Vacation Bible School of the Reformed Church starts Monday morning June 19 at 9 o'clock. Ages five to fourteen join in two weeks of religion focused study with teachers C E Ferree Hedrick Shaffer Best and helpers providing classed groups and worship each morning.

the Reformed Church C. E. Ferree Moody John Hedrick Hedrick Jesus W. R. Shaffer Eloise Best Publc Mary Agnes Crooks Elsie Mae Sink Bible School The Reformed Church

Lieut Commander Brewer and Family Visit Local Home

Lieutenant Commander Brewer with Mrs Brewer and their daughter are weekend guests of Mr Brewer's sister Mrs J G Groome and Dr Groome on Edgedale drive. He heads to Washington to join the Navy department after transfer from the Pacific fleet to land service at the Capital.

B. Brewer

Waynick to Address Peacock Bible Class Sunday Morning

State Senator Capus M. Waynick, editor of The Enterprise, will address the Peacock Bible class at the meeting Sunday morning at 9 45 o clock. Mrs A Sherrod will render a vocal solo.

Capus M. Waynick The Enterprise Peacock Bible A. Sherrod

Mrs. Clodfelter Is Found Not Guilty

Annie Clodfelter faced a charge of immoral vagary filed by her husband. Magistrate B A Woodell dismissed the case as frivolous and malicious, taxing the prosecuting witness with costs. The project witness claimed immoral behavior but the court ruled the facts did not justify the charge.

Annie Clodfelter Clodfelter B. A. Woodell

Construction Upgrades Under Way in High Point

High Point shows definite upgrade with new building permits issued. A new dwelling for C. C. Garrett on Rockford Road will cost about 15000 and finish in five to six months. Contractors Wilson and Keziah. other permits include R B Terry garage and servant quarters, High Point Perpetual Building and Loan, curb market, and remodeling work on Long Street.

High Point C. C. Garrett Rockford Road Wilson and Keziah A. B. Horney R. B. Terry High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association R. M. Crutchfield North Main Street R. E. L. Hayworth Long Street Rh. L. Procter

Leadership Training School Opens July 27 at High Point College

The North Carolina leadership training school for the Methodist Protestant church will run June 26 to July 1 at High Point College in conjunction with the North Carolina Council on Religious Education annual meeting. Rev. T. J. Whitehead announces the event expected to draw over 300 pastors teachers and lay leaders. The program features addresses by Dr. F G Holloway and Rev. George K Mather with vesper services and a Young People's banquet. Committee lists and roles are detailed for administration finance and activities.

North Carolina North Carolina Council of Religious Education Methodist Protestant Church High Point College T. J. Whitehead Greensboro Council of Religious Education George K. Mather Westminster Theological Institute F. G. Holloway J. T. Bowman H. W. Mater Young People’s Division J. Clyde Allman Mise Mary E. Young C. L. Whitaker J. W. Braxton E. L. Bullard Maxine Taylor Bessie Holmes Ann Harris C. R. Hinehan T. Bowman Ed W. Paschall Clarence Morris Peeler T. M. Johnson

Hearing Deferred in Habeas Corpus Custody Case

Mrs. Grace Albertson sought to regain custody of her eight year old son Leale. The habeas corpus hearing, before Judge Hoyle Sink in Lexington, was deferred by consent after a late agreement between counsel. No new date was set. parties expect a later hearing possibly to challenge the divorce status cited by the father W. H. Albertson.

Grace Albertson Leale Hoyle Sink Lexington W. H. Albertson

Trade Days to Boost High Point Business Next Weekend

Merchants in High Point plan the biggest Trade Days in history for Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, to spur employment and revive the local economy. The event, backed by The High Point Enterprise and local merchants, features a parade with floats and bands and aims to draw visitors from nearby towns while promising the heaviest buying volume in years.

High Point Enterprise High Point North Carolina Thomasville Lexington Asheboro

Man Bound Over for Assault in Jamestown Quarrel

Irvin Hill, a Jamestown township resident, was bound over to High Point Municipal court on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after a quarrel at George Kersey’s home on June 13. Perdue and others testified to the melee. Hill claimed self defense.

Irvin Hill Jamestown Mott Perdue Jamestown Township George Kersey High Point B. A. Woodell Hill Purdue Perdue P. Olive Matt Olive

Check of Holland Accounts To Be Made On Monday

A full audit of C. B. Holland’s accounts, police desk sergeant missing since Wednesday, will be conducted Monday by city accountant J. W. Pambrough. Officials say Holland’s cash liability likely under $50 with no unaccounted cash bonds beyond those already in hand. Hollard’s son remains ill at the Oakland Avenue home.

Holland J. W. Pambrough EB. M. Knox W. G. Friddle Friddle Post 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars Hollard Oakland Avenue

Baptist Vacation Bible School Extends Week Program

The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist church, with 105 children and 15 teachers, will extend a second week. Beginners are led by Dorothy Ruth and Elizabeth Einstein. Primary chorus directed by Mrs. Thomas Pugh. Junior department led by Mrs. B. R. Mathews. Morning sessions run from nine to about 11:30, with a city lake picnic planned for Friday after the session.

First Baptist Church Dorothy Ruth Elizabeth Einstein Faynell Sprye Margaret Elizabeth Shields Thomas Pugh Robert Hughes Regina Frost Martha Russell Geanegee Short Hilda Smith

Verdict for $750 in Fabrics Case

A municipal court jury awarded $750 to J. W. Anderson and Company Incorporated of Rock Hill South Carolina after finding the fabrics delivered matched the samples. Tomlinson of High Point argued the delivery failed in color to match the samples. The suit sought $1,250 in damages for the refused delivery and the case ran from Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

J. W. Anderson and Company, Incorporated Rock Hill 8. C Tomlinson High Point

Advertising error lists Miss Flossie Manning name

An erroneous city advertisement included the name Miss Flossie Manning by mistake. The notice notes the misprint appeared in the tax advertisement and requests correction.

Flossie Manning

Re Sodding of Graves Sparks Tampering Rumor

Rumor of grave tampering at a local cemetery prompts police to check openings made to graves. Four local high school boys were arrested for allegedly opening Mary Stevens grave to take pictures but deny other violations. They face municipal court, bonds set at 300 dollars each.

Reet Mary Stevens B Nyeee Evans Truesdale Charlie Drakulakos Joel Glanoulls John Thomas

Hosiery Makers to Survey Wages Hours and Output

The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers will send a questionnaire to all hosiery producers to learn current wages, hours, labor needs, and annual production totals. The code for the industry may not be ready for four weeks, with government input marking the process.

Washington National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers Earl Constantine Mayflower Daily News Record

State Meeting for Unemployed and Farmers Set

A North Carolina state convention of unemployed workers and farmers will be held here next Saturday and Sunday. Lawrence Hogan chairs the preparation committee with Hazel Dawson as secretary. The goal is a statewide farm and unemployed groups organization to restore prosperity with minimal gate costs and free lodging for non campers. A Columbus national unemployed leagues convention follows July 3-5. Attendees are urged to bring problems and participate in discussions.

North Carolina Lawrence Hogan Hazel Dawson Unemployed Leagues Columbus Ohio

Judgment for Susie Shankles against insurers approved

Judge Lewis E. Teague of municipal court approved a judgment totaling 600 in favor of Susie Shankles against Imperial Life Insurance Company and the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company. The award releases the amount paid by the insurer but the bank contested the payment.

Susie Shankles Imperial Life Insurance Company North Carooina Bank and Trust Company Lewis E. Teague Municipal Court

Local aviator joins Blase Flying Service in Salisbury

Charlie Lohr, a Salisbury aviator, has joined Captain R. M. Hinkle's Blase Flying Service and will perform exhibition flying for the company operating four ships. Lohr has already begun this new assignment.

ATR Circus Charlie Lohr R. M. Hinkle Salisbury Mr. Lohr

Griffith Welch Faces Trial On Wednesday

Griffith Welch of High Point is set for trial next Wednesday in Greensboro criminal court on a murder charge in the death of Bobbie Sechrest. The jurors will continue hearings on United Bank affairs as the court calendar lists multiple cases for June 19 through 23.

Bobbie Sechrest Greensboro Griffith Welch High Point A. M. Stack Laws United Bank Herman Wilson

Merchants Must Pass Sales Tax To Customer

The 3 percent tax under the 1933 Revenue Act applies as a license tax on merchants and must be added to consumer prices. Merchants cannot advertise absorbing the tax or claim it is not part of price. Regulations will guide uniform collection and aim to match three percent of total sales. violations are misdemeanors. Conferences with merchants are ongoing. rules expected before July 1.

Commissioner of Revenue Purc

Hardships Seen From New Deal Industry Recovery Act

Observers say the Industry Recovery Act will reduce hours and raise minimum wages, boosting living standards but causing job losses in textiles and harming skilled workers, the elderly, disabled, and youths. The two shift limit may cut textile staffing by about a quarter, with unskilled labor pushed into productivity or discharged.

Also Mentioned on This Page

I. G C Move Insurance Office Liberty Mutual Advisory Board B. H. Mencke Legion Reformed Bible School Brewer Waynick Peacock Bible Class M. P Whitehead N. C. Council On Religious Education Gaston Johnson T. J. Gold, Jr Baptist School Frank Wineskie Mr. Constantine Wm. Meyer Association Joseph Haines Haines Knitting Mills G. W. Gaddy Cannon Mills James Hanes Hanes Hosiery Mills Constantine Clyde Morris W. C. Kennedy A. Thompson G. B. Weston W. P. Royster Ernest Jones Nelvin Stone Roy McCarter Wade Smith Avery Wood Henry Cooper Russell McIntyre Bunny Welch Daniel Hargan W. G. Hylton Ernest Campbell Burrus Welch Henry Roberson Tol Sillman Frank Saferight John Henry Robbins Joe Wortham John Williams Roscoe Jackson Samuel Hunter J. D. Johnson Sam Wilson Sam Campbell Dale Edwards Katherine Sissons Linda Cox Willie Thomas Fred Stephens Richard Miller Johnnie Gilbert Sidney Leonard Thurman Kemp R. P. Myers Ralph Dill Norman Dill Charlies Spears Johnnie Lohr Ben Lowe W. A. Brown C. W. Graves Jesse Hayes Walter W. Cain Raleigh Smith Troy Tucker W. E. Isenby Dewitt Sharpe Charlies E. Hayes Priday Will Fleming Morris Holden Charles Gates A.J. Koonce
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