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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1937
Page
3
In Philadelphia on March 2 hopeful claimants appeared before court appointed examiners to prove their relationship to Henrietta B. Garrett and their rights to the 20,000,000 left undistributed in her will. Examiners William M. Davidson Jr Carter Clinton A Sowers and George Ross conduct hearings for 20,000 claimants from across the country.
Hearings on the Walter Garrett estate proceed as 287 claims have been filed and 97 more expected by April 2. Mrs. Garrett’s 1930 will disposed of 62500, omitting the 6 million from her husband’s prior fortune. the estate now valued at 17 million faces a state escheat challenge asserting no heirs exist.
A 200 page report by Agriculture Commissioner J Roy Jones accuses the South Carolina Cotton Cooperative Association of being economically unsound and dominated by the American Cotton Cooperative Association. It urges contracts for growers, annual member lists, direct profits to growers, restricted pledging of assets, and limited investment of reserve funds with board and insurance approval, plus a $100 to $500 fine for violations.
Mrs. Pearl Hilton Rothrock 54 died suddenly of a heart attack at her Thomasville route one home about 6 30 this morning. She married Ivey L. Rothrock on March 30 1904 and is survived by her husband two sons Van and Henry Rothrock of Thomasville three daughters Mrs Kelly Scott of Dobson Mrs Milly Little and Mrs Martha Collett of Thomasville a nephew Jimmy Moser the father John Hilton of the homeplace four sisters and four grandchildren. The body lies at Unity Chapel M B church from 2 to 8 pm Wednesday with services at 3 pm conducted by Rev. W R Jenkins and interment will follow.
A community event advertises an amateur night in the Fairview Street school auditorium Tuesday evening with a $5 prize for the best performer and a small admission fee. The Parent Teachers association will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock. The faculty recently presented a program at First Baptist church featuring choral numbers solos dramatic readings papers and a piano duet. The Workers Council president C. B. Hairston introduced the program and auxiliaries reported February donations.
Clarence Yokely teacher at William Penn spoke on Be Thy Self a retrospect of Negro history from the dawn of recorded history to now. He noted new materials and claimed Africans originated the jury system of trials. Music by William Penn Glee Club directed by Mrs Ethel G Cobb.
Lynchburg High School defeats Dudley High School of Greensboro 31 30 to capture the dual state tournament at A and T College. Dudley’s performance drew acclaim with a standout showing against William Penn, while the local win marks a notable sports milestone for Lynchburg.
The Willing Workers club of Mt. Vernon Baptist church met on Thursday evening February 25 1937 with Mrs Lena Black as hostess. The group opened with song prayer and Luke 8 scripture. Mrs Arlees Lemons led discussion on Sowing Good Seed. A repast followed for members and guests and the next meeting is set for March 4 at 8 PM with Mrs Vera Edwards. Local Chapter of Grand United Orders of Tents to Meet This Evening. The Lillies of High Point Tent No 454 will gather at Mrs Lena White’s home on Kivett drive with the Royal Degree circle meeting after the session. Charles Moore of Toledo plans a visit to his mother in law Mrs Mary Reid at 1300 street.
In Sacramento a Chinese Soo Yuen Tong council of 25 discussed the Chan family damages after a Fong girl from the Soo Yuen Tong accused Chan Fong Yuen, a Chinese language teacher, of fathering her unborn child. Warnings of threats and efforts to protect honor led to a five hour session as parties seek justice and damages.
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