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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1936

Page

8

Loyola football aide charged with manslaughter at wedding reception

James R. Percy a Loyola University athletic aide and football coach is charged with manslaughter in the death of Sumner Carpenter 21 interior decorator after a reception at the Orleans club in New Orleans. Percy posted bail set at 2500 dollars. Police say a kitchen remark sparked a fight among about 600 guests and the honor guests Willoughby Kittridge Jr and Ruth Sullivan left for their honeymoon.

New Orleans James Percy Loyola University Louis Kuepferle Frank Lannes Sumners Carpenter Orleans Carpenter Willoughby E. Kittredge, Jr Ruth Sullivan

Cotton road strip in South Carolina remains in excellent condition

A ten year old cotton road section in South Carolina, subjected to normal traffic, has required no repair and remains in excellent shape.

South Carolina

William Penn Principal to Teach at A and T Summer School

S. E. Burford of William Penn high school is appointed to the A and T college summer school faculty. He will join the English department, having taught there in the 1935 summer session. Workers Council to Meet at First Baptist This Afternoon at 3.

William Penn A. and T. Summer School S. E. Burford William Penn High School A. and T. College Burford Workers Council First Baptist Workers Council of the First Baptist Church

William Penn Glee Club to Perform at St Mark Tonight

The William Penn Glee Club directed by Principal S. E. Burford will sing at the Federation of Church Clubs program at St. Mark this evening at 8 o clock. S. V. Barnhill, president of the federation, announced the event. Also appearing are Mrs Ethel Griffin Cobb Mrs Katie Gilmer Mrs Anna Turner and Victor Blackburn.

William Penn Glee Club St. Mark Federation S. E. Burford Federation of Church Clubs St. Mark S. V. Barnhill

St Mark Ladies Aid Plans Joint Hay Ride Event

St Mark Ladies Aid Circle No 4 met with Mrs Jake Regan Whitworth at West Street on Tuesday evening. They planned a hay ride to Asheboro for Monday night June 29, sponsored with Brooks Memorial M E church. Members honored June birthday women and presented gifts to Mrs Jane Whitworth Mrs Flossie Covington and Mrs Sallie Palmer.

St. Mark Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Circle No St. Mark M. E. Church Jake Regan Whitworth West Street Asheboro Brooks Memorial M. E. Church Jane Whitworth Flossie Covington Henry Carter Mesdames S. Palmer F. Covington H. Leach E. Fouchee L. Carter E. Carter S. Saunders

Home Hygiene Course Closes After Successful Session

The class in home hygiene at 500 Moon street led by Miss Anna Saunders, R. N., concluded last Thursday afternoon. Certificates were awarded to those who completed the course, and the students were entertained at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Barringer on Davis avenue.

500 Moon Street Anna Saunders R. N Myrtle Barringer Davis Avenue

Four Week Safety Course At St Mark M E Church

The St Mark M E church announces a four week safety course with a brief Sunday session. This morning Miss Marion Leach from A and T College will discuss the leading fatal motor vehicle accident type and its percentage, answered in a talk.

Boggs' Condition Raises Wide Inquiries in Greensboro

Greensboro reports hundreds of inquiries after A. R. Boggs of High Point, held on first degree murder charges, enters a five day cataleptic state. He is fed through a tube and appears dead apart from a beating heart. A psychiatrist suggests catatonia and calls for mental history review.

Greensboro A. R .Boggs High Point Boggs Lewis E. Teague

Two Die in York Shantytown Fire Near York

A blaze razed the Shantytown shacks a mile west of York causing two men to die from burns. County authorities detained a man to explain reports of a celebration preceding the age.

York

Unpaid Real Estate Taxes Drop in High Point Township

Guilford county tax office reports a 25 percent decrease in overdue real estate taxes for High Point township. Deputy tax collector T. R. Short notes total 1935 overdue real estate taxes at 42,989.72 dollars, with 1934 overdue at 56,806.02 dollars. improvements in business conditions cited.

Guilford County High Point Township T. R. Short Short High Point

William Penn PTA to Host Tea at Mrs Elliot’s Home

The Parent-Teacher Association of William Penn high school plans a tea at Mary Elliot’s residence on Underhill Avenue this afternoon at four o'clock. The event invites parents and friends to attend and support school activities.

Parent-Teacher Association William Penn High School Mary Elliot Underhill Avenue

Rev Gilmer to Preach at Friendship Church

Rev. S. G. Gilmer of Guilford will preach at Friendship Church on Loflin Street on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

G. Gilmer Friendship Church S. G. Gilmer Guilford Loflin Street

Anniversary sermon by Rev. R. L. File at First Baptist

The Daughters of Dorcas club held its anniversary sermon at First Baptist Church delivered by Rev. R. L. File from Winston-Salem. His choir and many in the congregation attended. A reception followed with about seventy five guests and S. E. Burford as toastmaster. Special guests included St. Mark Missionary circle members.

Daughters of Dorcas Club First Baptist Church R. L. File Winston-Salem S. E. Burford St. Mark Missionary Circle

Fairview Street Tops Alley Oop In Fairview Field Match

The Fairview Street club defeated Alley Oop 7 to 5 on Fairview Street field Wednesday with Moffitt Plunket and Mason starring for Fairview Street while H Garvin L Garvin and C Stricklin led Alley Oop. Popeye defaulted to Leonard Street Red Raiders improving league standings.

Fairview Street Alley Oop Club H. Garvin L. Garvin C. Stricklin Alley Oop Moffitt Plunket Mason Popeye Club Leonard Street Red Raiders East Washington Street Square Frank Hall George Brower O. E B. Davis

New York Residents Pass Through City En Route Cities

Charlie Regan of New York City traveled through the city this week on his way to Asheville. Jane Whitworth and evangelist Katheryne R. Player of Jamaica New York also passed through Friday night en route to Mobile Alabama for a series of religious services.

Charlie Regan New York City Asheville Regan Jane Whitworth Katheryne R. Player Jamaica New York Mobile Ala

Farmers Demand Return Of King Montenegro Ruler

Belgrade reports indicate hundreds of farmers from the former kingdom of Montenegro demand Prince Michael as their ruler amid clashes with gendarmerie near Cetinje. Two farmers killed and 16 wounded. protest linked to the April murder trial of 14 policemen.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Montenegro Michael Cettinje Michale Nicolas England

Pigeons Invited To Change Homes In New Orleans

Hundreds of pigeons living on the roof of city hall and Lafayette Square buildings are invited to relocate to 100 WPA funded dove cote apartments designed by the city architect. WPA workers staged humorous signs advertising the new housing and inspection on Saturday.

New Orleans City Hall Lafayette Square

Negro Is Held For Attempted Assault

John Henry Armstrong an African American ice man was arrested in Goldsboro on June 27 charged with attempting to assault Mrs. D Carter at her home. She was frightened off after being seized while she was alone with a small child.

Goldsboro John Henry Armstrong D. Carter

Street Car Union Official Sets Dress Code for Shrine Meet

Seattle reports Supt. Albert B. Pierce of the street car system ordered motormen to wear clean uniform shirts for the Shrine convention next month and warned that suspenders will not be allowed outside of shirts.

Seattle Albert BE. Pierce

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