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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

7

Nearly 200 Attend Methodist Spiritual Life Conference

Nearly 200 ministers and laymen gather at Wesley Memorial church for the Spiritual Life conference of the Western North Carolina Methodist Episcopal Church South districts. Bishop Edwin Mouton presides with sermons by Rev. John W. Moore and speeches on spiritual life and home development.

Spiritual Life Conference Greensboro Winston-Salem Salisbury North Carolina Methodist Episcopal Church, South Wesley Memorial Church Edwin Mouton Charlotte John W. Moore Dilworth Memorial Church Moore Saint Paul

Large Real Estate Deal At Thomasville

Announcement in Thomasville reports a large real estate transaction involving 500 lots of the Ragan Wagner tract in the eastern city area. Arthur E. Jones acquired the property from Z W Crutchfield as plans to develop the holdings proceed.

Thomasville Mar Ragan-Wagner Arthur E. Jones Z. W. Crutchfield Jones

Alabama Planted 33 Miles of Shade Trees Along Highways in 1930

In 1930 Alabama undertook a broad tree planting push, establishing thirty three miles of shade trees along its highways. The effort aimed to beautify routes and provide roadside shelter for travelers, reflecting early 20th century forestry programs.

Alabama

Two Young Men Arrested for Car Theft Near Gate City

Willie Greenwood of Mount Airy and Clarence Daily of High Point were arrested here early today on charges of stealing a Dodge coupe from the Gate City Motor Company. The vehicle, wrecked after a hit and run in King's, was abandoned and later recovered. The suspects, lodged in city jail, face municipal court proceedings this week.

Willie Greenwood Mount Aairy Clarence Daily High Point Gate City Motor Company King’s Pilot Mountain inston-Salem Smith Kitlow Fowler

Boxing Commissioners At Charlotte Tonight

Harry Raymond chairman of the local boxing commission with Charles M. Hauser and K C Denny will attend a state boxing commissions dinner in Charlotte tonight. Afterward they will be guests of the Charlotte commission at a charity boxing program.

Harry Raymond Boxing Commission Charles M. Hauser K. C. Denny Charlotte Boxing Commission

Pastors Call Off Weekly Meeting

The High Point Ministers Association cancelled its weekly gathering as a courtesy to the Spiritual Life conference of Methodist ministers and laymen currently meeting at Wesley Memorial Church.

High Point Ministers’ Association Spiritual Life Conference of Methodist Ministers Wesley Memorial Church

Cox Heads to Richmond for Virginia Trust Board Meeting

J Elwood Cox travels tonight to Richmond to attend a board meeting of the Virginia Trust Company where he serves as a director.

J. Elwood Cox Richmond The Virginia Trust Company

Funeral for Mrs. Wheeler Set for Tomorrow at 2:30

Funeral services for Mrs. R. H. Wheeler, who died Sunday after a heart attack at a social function, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM from the home of her sister in Oakwood Court. Bishop Penick and Dr. Nabers will officiate. Burial in Oakwood cemetery Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, son, granddaughter, and six sisters.

Bishop Penick Nabers T. J. Gold R. H. Wheeler Katherine Raymond Raymond Sedgefield Lodge Fritzharry Wheeler Oakwood Court Edwin A. Penick Episcopal North Carolina Charlotte Charles Haddon Nabers Aoek Occa Fe Etesvyterian Cox Oakwood St. Mary's Episcopal Church Walkup K McCain T. M. Stanton McCain Mrs. Wheeler Brooklyn Charles Hower Lydia Ryerson Phillips Lilliendahl New Jersey Union William C. Lilliendahil Edith Joyce Lillindahl John Pearce Howard C. Bolton Alice Hoagland Viola Burns Frank Soper Jersey City N. J Ee Kennedy Long

City Court Session Clears 26 Minor Cases

High Point judge Lewis E. Teague quickly disposed of 26 minor police cases in municipal court. Multiple defendants faced fines, costs, or short terms, including drunk and disorderly offenses, larceny, and assault, with several orders to refrain from driving.

Lewis E. Teague High Point Municipal Court

Sage Tea Turns Gray Hair Dark Says Ruth Starr

A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a remedy to restore gray hair to its natural color. The brew claims rapid results and is sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle, with directions asserting discreet, even coloring.

Ruth Starr Wyeth

Frances Parker Granted Divorce From R B Parker

Frances S Parker won a divorce in civil court against R B Parker in Greensboro. Judge T B Finley of North Wilkesboro presided. The High Point case was the only one heard so far today.

Greensboro Frances S. Parker R. B. Parker T. B. Finley North Wilkesboro

Farmers Meeting Arranged by Cox at State College Raleigh

J Elwood Gox, fifth federal reserve district commissioner, announced arrangements for an agricultural meeting at State College in Raleigh on March 20 starting 10 30 a m. Speakers include A F Lever and Gov O Max Gardner with bankers and agricultural officials coordinating the event.

J. Elwood Gox Federal Reserve District Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Association State College Raleigh A. F. Lever Federal Farm Board Dan H. Otin Agricultural Commission American Bankers’ Association O. Max Gardner North Carolina Bankers’ Association Association State —E Fox Dan H. Otis Madison Wis Georgia H. Lane Young Agricultural Committee of Atlanta Washington, D. C

Negro Girls Hurt When Car Overturns

Two girls Ruth and Minnie Ferguson aged from Fairview street were injured when their car overturned after colliding with a second vehicle driven by Frank English of Spring street. They were taken to High Point hospital with non serious injuries as both cars were demolished. Ferguson attempted to pass a parked auto when the accident occurred.

Ruth Minnie Ferguson Fairview Street Frank English Spring Street High Point Hospital Ferguson

Wesley Memorial Raises $10 000 For Missions

The Wesley Memorial church congregation raised over 10000 dollars for foreign mission work in 11 countries through the Southern Methodist board in Nashville Tennessee. Pastor Rev G Ray Jordan called it a splendid contribution and predicted it may be among the top few in the southern conference this year. He spoke beforehand on Acquiring Gods Intimate of Man stressing the divine potential in every person and the Christian duty to uplift others.

Wesley Memorial Church Southern Methodist Board Nashville Tenn G. Ray Jordan Jordan

Hester Arrested in Greensboro on Liquor Law Warrant

W. W. Hester was jailed in Greensboro on a High Point warrant charging liquor law violation. He will be returned to High Point today when officers arrive.

W. W. Hester Greensboro Mar High Point

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