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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
14
Director Stallings of Boil Erosion Service meets Raleigh officials and college leaders on erosion control in North Carolina. He will speak at the Better Farm Boys banquet in Payette ville on erosion control and farming in the region.
Government approved poison mixed to specifications will be sold at city hall on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o'clock. The announcement notes sale details and authorities overseeing distribution.
Police sought links between a local woman and a 25 year old man hired to pass counterfeit ten dollar bills in Burlington and Raleigh. Reports suggest the man may be connected locally. No counterfeit passes reported in High Point yet, but merchants were asked to warn members to beware strangers.
United States Savings bonds went on sale at the postal savings window with early purchases reported. Denominations include 25 50 100 500 and 1000 dollars priced today at 18.75 37.50 75 375 and 760 dollars. The bonds mature in 10 years offering a potential boost to small investors.
J E B Cecil and R R Ragen trustees filed a petition in High Point municipal court seeking a restraining order to block an auction of English street properties. They claim a deed of trust for 32500 dated September 25 1925 was discharged, while Ragan holds a 2219.86 deed of trust for Beeson Hardware Company.
Close friends cite Bishop William Fraser McDowell as the nation’s most influential religious figure. He served as Washington D C bishop since 1916 and advised presidents from 1916 to 1932. He will speak at Wesley Memorial High Point and Duke University’s campus remembers his sower sermon impact.
R M Rawson, 82, of Charlotte, longtime North Carolina legislator, visits with son R B Rawson. He served 1896 and 1898, opposed Hill Bill, once backed a dispensary, now urges stricter liquor law enforcement. He recalls antebellum South, Bull Run father’s death, and a life as farmer and merchant.
February saw about three times the spending for new buildings and repairs as January. Fire Chief EF. K. Ingram reports 29 permits issued in February totaling 29015 compared with 22 permits in January totaling 10196. The six February permits dated on the month’s last day include five residential projects and a Mutual Investment company stairstep addition on East Washington Street.
Dr. A B Conrad pastor of First Baptist urged High Point Lions Club members to embrace change and good citizenship. He stressed informing oneself, courage of convictions, and unselfish living as essential to a thriving nation and an abundant life. John Mebane won the attendance prize. a barbecue was planned for March 14 at H A Cecils farm.
J. E. Coleman, manager of the local Sears, Roebuck and Company store, was welcomed into the club as a new member while Millard Todd was named to handle arrangements for the meeting.
Jack Thompson the income tax expert of the state revenue department is in the city to assist taxpayers with complex income tax problems. The office in the county offices on West Washington street will be open 8 to 5 daily until March 15 for free help. Deputy commissioner G. F. Whitten urged filers to complete returns promptly to avoid penalties after March 14.
Thedford's Black-Draught, made from medicinal plant leaves and roots, is cited as a popular laxative for relief from constipation and bilious symptoms. A Kentucky user from Waynesburg, Mr. W. M. Bullock, praises it as unmatched and urges others to try it.
Early appointment of a Raleigh civil service commission for police and fire departments moves forward as SR 225 passes the House under suspension. The board will include one member from each department plus representatives from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants Association, the Business and Professional Women's Club, and the Women's Club.
James James of Hilltop street was hospitalized after a shooting at about 6 30 last night. Glimps of 406 Vail street surrendered at police headquarters this morning and was held on bonds totaling 400 for assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. James was shot in the groin but listed in not serious condition.
The measure to remove police and fire departments from political control was praised by supporters. It would have the commission set regulations to examine and rate all future applicants on merit alone. The bill, drafted by Senator Weathers with citizens, received unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee No. 2 support and passed the House immediately on Representative S. BE Douglass of Wake's motion.
D P D J Smith night machinist for the railroad suffered a broken left arm and wrist plus facial cuts when the car he rode in was struck by Southern train No. 11 at the Main Street crossing about 5 am. He was taken to Guilford General hospital in Yow's ambulance and remains a patient. authorities say his condition is not serious.
The Pentagon club devised a plan to reward bowling scores with a penny per spare or strike as a light incentives. Roy Champion and Buddy Welch, both tennis enthusiasts, play in bitter cold to test skills though Buddy is left handed. Mrs. J Frank Shields had an appendectomy at Guilford General Hospital this afternoon. It is noted there are about 65 790 dentists 8182 osteopaths and 5449 chiropractors practicing in the United States.
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