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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1940
Page
13
John Mebane reports a lively American Legion convention with bands and pranks, drawing crowds and police action over parade parking. A judge’s car issue sparked tempers, uniforms impressed, and organizers credit D.C. MacRae and Moser for a successful gathering despite questions about drinks and local humor.
A pageant titled Laborers with God will be performed at First Methodist Church tonight at 8 o clock. About 125 children and youths participate with a cast including Willie Edwards Edith Vance Ann Allman Dot Lee Doris Koonce and more. The Junior Church choir directed by S W Taylor Jr provides music throughout the program.
Crappies and brim are biting well at the city lake in Jamestown as water clears up, Warden W R Hull said. Fishermen report good catches and a capacity crowd is expected for the Fourth of July.
The Salesmanship Club of High Point will join with the Bale Gavel Club of High Point and Winston-Salem for a 7 p m meeting at Reynolds Cafeteria Winston-Salem. The High Point group will assemble at the Sheraton Hotel between 6 and 6 15 p m and travel together to the event.
The High Point building inspector reports total construction value for the year at 803 434, surpassing last year by 149 967. An earlier forecast by Inspector E. K. Ingram predicted a million dollars, tied to a 250 000 permit for a four story Furniture Exposition Building addition. The current year’s June permits total 83 445, with figures based on builders estimates. the annual report due soon is expected to show a sharp rise in home construction and approach the million dollar level.
The Court of Honor for Scouts in the High Point District will be held Monday evening at the county building. Scouts to receive awards are asked to report to the Scout Office Monday morning at 10 o clock for review. Troop 7 of St Marys Episcopal Church leads opening and closing ceremonies of the awards night.
Tom M. Odgen 52 long time Southern Railway engineer died at a Spencer hospital yesterday afternoon after a three month illness. Survived by wife Clyde Wilson of High Point, sister-in-law Mrs J D Hoskins of High Point, and brother-in-law J Vassie Wilson of High Point. Funeral at Spencer Baptist Church Monday at 10 am, interment in Oakwood Cemetery, High Point.
A survey indicates the amended Revenue Act will raise prices on theatre admissions and beer with a tax of one cent per 10 cents of ticket price. Passes face the same tax. cigarettes may rise with 10 cent brands to 11 cents per pack. cigar ettes uncertain. some beer prices seen moving from 15 to 16 or 17 cents, while 10 cent draught may stay.
The Uwharrie Council begins its 18th camping season with 65 Scouts and safety patrol members reporting for the first week. Troop organization, provisional Scoutmasters, and planned staff assignments are outlined as camp opens. Additional leaders join in weeks two and three, with new roles in woodwork and aviation programs. (Continued on Page 10-Sec. 5)
At a Friday banquet in the Sheraton Hotel ball room Grand Lodge Veteran certificates were awarded to A. B. Horney for over 60 years as a Mason and to 33 members for 25 years plus. Attendees included North Carolina Masons and dignitaries who read telegrams of regret and presented the honors.
High Point city officials plan to draft a new budget for the coming year after establishing a salary policy for municipal workers. A Public Administration Service representative will discuss the personnel study with a joint city council and Civil Service Commission committee. The report could raise personnel costs by about 8000 dollars if salaries move to the suggested minimums.
Corporal Robert E Philips of Fort Bragg is placed in charge of the local Army recruitment station in the post office building, replacing Sergeant Fred Wiles who is transferred to the 13th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg. Corporal Charles G Marshall and Private E A Rohr Charlotte, in charge of the mobile unit, have been operating from the High Point office and will move to Winston-Salem then Greensboro next week.
Two deputies from La Fayette Georgia arrived in High Point to escort Amos Edge to Georgia to face a highway robbery charge. Edge resided on Tryon Street and was arrested on a warrant from LaFayette. The alleged robbery occurred near LaFayette. Local police had no further details.
Deputy tax collector Troy R Short reported 1940 pre payments totaling about 60 000 for High Point township, over 15 percent of the 1940 tax levy. The 21 percent discount applies through Monday July 1, with a 1 percent discount after. He praised the June collections, noting strong payment of special licenses and delinquent taxes.
High Point plans an informal Independence Day with picnics and outings. Most stores will be closed. banks and offices observe the holiday. post office closed with no mail delivery. jamestown lake park expected to attract a large crowd. fishing plans noted.
The Associate Board of Stewards of Wesley Memorial Church meets at City Lake for a Monday 5 o clock supper and ball game. All men should bring ball gloves. After the game, supper and the business meeting follow.
Chains Studio of the Dance has relocated from 604 North Main Street to Moose Hall one flight up in the former Hood Bank Building. The studio has already begun operating from its new address.
The High Point Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 12 15 at the Sheraton Hotel instead of Thursday because Thursday falls on July 4.
The Salvation Army plans to raise its local corps band to 30 musicians next month. Major Vernom Carter invites anyone with a discarded instrument to donate for reconditioning. The Young Peoples department will receive special music attention as the band grows under Major Carter. Call 4328 to arrange instrument pickup.
Mrs Roy Stone of 1546 English Street was hit while crossing in the 1500 block of English Street at 8 20 PM and taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital with cuts and bruises. Police said the crash appeared unavoidable and no arrest was made. driver M Culler of Thomasville Route 1 transported her to hospital. A port of Santos Brazil plans to load 2000 coffee bags per hour with new belt conveyors.
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