Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

6

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly

Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly announce the birth of a son Billy at their home 617 Park on June 27.

Charles Byerly Billy Park 1

New Styles Show Off Spring Swim Skirts and Coats

A compact catalog summary lists swim suits in best new styles, one or two pieces in high shades. Skirts appear in white flannel and colors, with attractive cuts. Crochet sweaters, white navy flannel coats, and chic linen suits are highlighted as smart fashion choices.

People Miss Eva Cummins Sailor City to Boston

Eva Cummins appears missing as a vessel departed Norfolk on Saturday June 27 bound for Boston via Chatham on the 8. Chatham route. Mrs M R Shields has just returned from Ridgecrest where she attended the Baptist South wide G A meeting for ten days. Mr and Mrs W F Mickey and children Paul and Clara have returned from Lake Waccamaw.

Eva Cummins Norfolk Chatham Boston Mass M. R. Shields Ridgecrest W. F. Mickey Paul and Clara Lake Waccamaw

Racketeering Fight Urged by Business Leaders at Institute

University Virginia June 30. Two seasoned figures urge business men to lead the fight against rackets. George Z Medalie former U S attorney argues for stronger police protection and cautions repeal of prohibition is not a cure. Colonel Robert Isham Randolph agrees but says enforcement must improve and ethical standards return in business and labor.

Robert Isham Randolph Chicago Association of Commerce House of Labor

Measures to Suppress Peru Revolt in Cuzco and Puno

A government bulletin reports the military rebellion confined to Cuzco and Puno regions. It cites demands for electoral law changes and opposition to the return of deposed President Luis M. Sanchez Cerro. Rebels include parts of the 13th and 15th regiments and a small 15th artillery element.

Lima Peru Cuzco Puno Luis M. Sanchez Cerro Mollepata

Chamberlin Leaves St John for New York Flight

Clarence Chamberlin took off from St John airport at 2 21 p m Atlantic daylight time heading to New York with Ruth Nichols who was injured a week earlier in Newfoundland flight plans. Mabel P Jones a nurse joined and Mrs Chamberlin was a passenger as they aimed for Armonk New York near Nichols Rye home.

ST. Johns N. B Clarence Chamberlin New York St. John Airport Ruth Nichols Newfoundland Mabel P. Jones Miss Nichols Armonk N. Y

Gunmen Invade Cafe and Are Captured by Police

Three gunmen invaded the basement restaurant of the hotel Alamac on Broadway and 71st Street during a breakfast service. A gunfight and street chase ended in their capture by police. One victim, a Department of Justice agent, had his revolver seized but later returned.

New York Alamac Broadway 71St Street Department of Justice

Georgia appoints Miriam Hardin to pageant honor at Guilford

Miss Miriam Hardin of Greensboro has been chosen to represent Georgia in the Sesquicentennial Battle of Guilford Courthouse pageant on July 4. She is daughter of Mrs. J E Hardin and a descendant of Revolutionary Brigadier General Jethro Sumner. She will be escorted by a flag bearer and colonial battle colors from Georgia. The pageant traces the rise of the thirteen colonies, expansion to forty eight states, and features John Bull and Uncle Sam. Salisbury Legion Flag Escort and Greensboro American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps also participate.

Miriam Hardin Greensboro Georgia John Bull Uncle Sam Salisbury Legion Greensboro American Legion

Dinner Party Honors Guests at Suburban Myers Wilson Home

Mr and Mrs John R Myers and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson hosted a dinner party at their suburban home west of Thomasville. Honor guests included Mr and Mrs W G Hazel who depart for Bennettsville South Carolina and Mrs Joseph Greenstreet of Lexington. The table featured summer flowers and a silver centerpiece. Attending were the Hazels, the McCoys and Mrs Greenstreet.

Thomasville John R. Myers Ralph Wilson W. G. Hazel Bennettsville S. C Joseph Greenstreet C. J. McCoy Lexington Mrs. Hazel Mrs. McCoy Mrs. Greenstreet

Hayden Family Visits Greeff Parents on West Main

Mr and Mrs J F Hayden and daughters Velva and Margaret of High Point visited Mrs Hayden's parents Mr and Mrs J A Greeff on West Main Street Sunday evening.

J. F. Hayden Velva Margaret High Point

Fortnightly Bridge Club Hosts Elegant Friday Event

Mrs Lucy Eason hosted a Friday bridge party at Mrs Robert Gloff’s West Guilford street home. Guests enjoyed fruit punch and two tables of bridge with high score prizes including a boudoir pillow for Mrs R G Jennings and handkerchiefs for Miss Alma Jennings and Miss Marie Jones. An ice course followed the card play.

Bridge Club Lucy Eason Robert Gloff West Guilford Street Miss Eason R. G. Jennings Marie Jones E. C. Jernigan Alma Jennings I. C. Jernigan Annie Yow Elizabeth Yow Maie Snell R. C. Jennings Gloff

Dr and Mrs R G Jennings Leave for White Lake Trip

The article notes Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Jennings departed today for White Lake to spend a few days there.

R. G. Jennings White Lake

Faller Family Guests Visit From Charlotte

Mr and Mrs G S Faller along with Josephine Elizabeth and Joe Faller of Charlotte spent Sunday as guests of Mrs R L Welch and her daughter Miss Eloise Welch at their Salem Street home.

Fannie Chambers Reidsville Albert Seaford State Sanatorium J. T. Garrett Miss Chambers

Mrs. Carpenter and her children return from New Bern

Mrs. R. C. Carpenter and her children visited relatives in New Bern and returned home today.

R. C. Carpenter New Bern

Skeleton Believed To Be Bryan Simpson Found In Onslow

Jacksonville North Carolina June 30. Family members of Pamlico county farmer Bryan Simpson who vanished November 14 1929 said they believe a skeleton found near Tar Landing Onslow county is his. Clothing matched items he wore when last seen and he disappeared after saying he would gather potatoes in a field. Sheriff W Brinson of Pamlico county accompanied relatives to identify the bones and inspect the site.

Jacksonville WN. C Bryan Simpson Pamlco County Tar Landing Onslow County

American Ex ports To Europe Decline

The United States chamber of commerce reports a drop in exports to Europe for the first three months of the year. European purchases of domestic goods abroad reached 61.2 percent, while last year Europe accounted for 48.8 percent of exports. Declines are listed for the United Kingdom Canada Germany Russia Japan France Mexico The Netherlands Belgium China and others.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Today Europe Chamber United Kingdom Canada Germany Russia Japan France Mexico The Netherlands Belgium China

Seaplane Crash Kills Pittsburgh Sportsman

Logan Degen of Pittsburgh was killed when his seaplane nosedived over Lake Michigan at Glen Arbor Michigan. A police dog aboard the craft also died in the crash observed near the beach.

Glen Arbor Mich Logan Degen Pittsburgh Lake Michigan Beach

City Hall seeks emergency help and city staff aid

A notice lists Phoone 2039 for emergency assistance at City Hall. Mrs W E Price, secretary, and her assistant will be available to receive calls and arrange needed help such as cooks or cleaners for basement work.

City Hall W. E. Price

Southern journalism leaders laud Col. Ewing and colleagues

The Mobile Register reports a speaking program featuring Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines and Josephus Daniels. Daniels reviews southern journalism and honors late peers including Col. Robert Ewing and others, while Dr. Herty explains newsprint manufacture from southern forest products. A separate note mentions a Black Rock robbery attempt injuring a St. Louis druggist.

Mobile Register Robert Ewing New Orleans States Francis Pendleton Gaines Washington and Lee University Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Charlies H. Herty Daniels Herty Geome Edward T. Rolline Durham Herald and Sun E. B. Stahlman The Nashville Banner Col Charlies P. Atkinson Atlanta Journal Frederick H. Heiskell Little Rock Gazette Martin T. Durkin New Orleans Times-Picayune Bowdie Phinizy Augusta Herald L. E. Pugh Newport News Times-Herald Seymour Ransom Birmingham News Virgil L. Highland Clarksville Telegram and Exponent W. K. McDowell Bluefield Sunset News Maggie B. Page R. W. Page Corporation

Parkin Family Visits Kin in This City

Mr and Mrs William Parkin and their son from Chapel Hill spent the weekend here with Parkins sister Mrs T J Covington on West Main Street.

William Parkin Chapel Hill Mr. Parkin T. J. Covington West Main Street

Bruton Couple Return Home After Visit in Charlottesville

Mr and Mrs Roy Bruton return to their Charlottesville Virginia home after a two week visit with Mrs Bruton's mother Mrs J L Welborn.

Mrs Roy Bruton Charlottesville, Va Mrs. Bruton J. L. Welborn

Atlanta Man Visits Grandmother on Highland Avenue

Hugh Miller Riggins of Atlanta Georgia is spending time here with his grandmother Mrs M L Suggs on Highland Avenue.

Hugh Miller Riggins Atlanta, Ga M. L. Suggs Highland Avenue

Mrs. A. R. Swaim and Nell Return From Statesville Visit

Mrs. A. R. Swaim and her young daughter Nell returned home late this week after visiting Mrs. Patterson in Statesville, a former schoolmate of Mrs. Swaim.

A. R. Swaim Nell Statesville Patterson

Green Family Guests Stay With J C Green

Mr and Mrs Julius Green of High Point visited on Sunday as guests of J C Green and family on West Main Street highlighting a social gathering at a local residence.

Julius Green High Point J. C. Green West Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph Valentine Frank Ring Oscar Walker Moffitt’s N. Main St Callie Hope Loflin Philathea First Baptist Church W. L. Hunt Fourth Street Agnes Byrum High Point Hospital Boleman Elizabeth Boleman Burrus Clinic C. F. Sommers Church Service League Church Service League of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Miss Crofts Hoyt McMahan Irene Crofts Union McMahan E. W. Crofts Mr. McMahan L. M. McMahan W. H. Henderson Burlington Manzeline Trogdon G. H. Kennedy Harries- Covington Murray Tom Simmons Rocky Mount Wells Wilson C. F. Tomlinson Forrest Murray Country Club John Lindsay Fred Thomas W. L. Jackson Vera Idol Green Street E. M. Blakeley Roy Culler John Prim Roy Fowler Floyd Wilmington Ben Cooper Frank Wineskie Miss May McPherson L. B. McPherson Park Street Guilford General Hospital Glennie Anderson Grace Hiatt New York City Montclair N. J Banks Criddlebaugh E. L. Albertson E. F. Nichols Roy Jones Ruth and Nancy Moss Carolina Beach Wrightville Beach E. C. Davis Willis Street Maggie Institute of Public Affairs Chamberlin Thomasville Society Onslow Pamlico Phoone al Ce William Dill St. Louis Yow’s Funeral Home Enno-Jettick Wilson’s Shoe Store High Point, N. J Red Bell Shoe Store the Ladies’ Store Building and Loan Atlantic Building & Loan Association South Main &T DRY Cleaners R. H. Ellwonger
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication