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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

2

Infant dies hours after birth at Dayton Street home

The death of the infant son of the couple occurred at 185 Dayton street yesterday. The child was only a few hours old. Funeral services were to be held at 3 p.m. at the Lebanon cemetery. Surviving relatives include the parents a brother LeRoy and grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Simmons of this city and C V Staley of Athens Ga.

Dayton Street Lebanon Cemetery LeRoy W. H. Simmons C. V. Staley Athens

Last Rites for Mrs Louisa Riley Held at Home

Mrs Louisa Riley died Sunday morning and her funeral was conducted Tuesday at 9 30 from her home 1421 Johnson Street with Rev A Lincoln Falk of North Main Street Baptist Church presiding A large gathering attended The cortege proceeded to Bennettsville South Carolina for interment at 2 30 with graveside services led by Rev Mr Reitzel and pallbearers chosen from family friends

Louisa Riley Johnson Street A. Lincoln Falk North Main Street Baptist Church Bennettsville S. C Mr. Reitzel

Davis Rites Held For Reuben S Davis In Randleman

Funeral services for Reuben Sylvester Davis 73 well known farmer were held Tuesday at Marlboro Friends church with Rev B H Millikan Rev E M Jones and Rev J Waldo Woody officiating. The service featured The Fossett Trio singing Abide With Me In The Sweet Bye and Bye and Shall We Gather at the River. Active pallbearers included William Coltrane Jerome Davis Earl Johnson Boyd Hinshaw Elmer Beeson and Claude Coltrane. Interment followed in Marlboro Cemetery.

Reuben Fossett Willam Coltrane Jerome Davis Earl Johnson Boyd Hinshaw Elmer Beeson Claude Coltrane John Beeson B T. Hunt T. C. Cox Solomon Adams G. Elwood Stanton Marlboro Cemetery

Durham Sets Municipal Primary and General Election Dates

Durham city council announces a municipal primary on April 20 and the final election on May 4.

Durham City Council

Johnnie Johnson Denied, Found Guilty Of Clothing Larceny

Johnnie Johnson, a six months county road worker, faced a larceny charge in municipal court. He argued against the accuser Bill Smith's story, claimed others gamble at his accuser’s home, and denied involvement. The judge convicted him of stealing a suit, sentencing three months on the roads.

Johnnie Johnson Mecklenburg County Parker Waynick Lewis E. Teague Johnnie Bill Smith East Washington Street Bill United States Navy Stoen Concord Teague

Mrs. Hoskins Succumbs After Collision Injuries

Mrs. Hoskins born December 11 1881 Swannanoa N C daughter of Rev J M Hilliard and Mary Hinton Hilliard dies from injuries in a crash. Survived by two sisters Mrs C E Broff and Mrs G W Hensley and niece Miss Mary Alice Sheloff. Second car occupant held on reckless driving charge awaiting possible manslaughter upgrade. Funeral planned for tomorrow at First Baptist Church.

Hoskins Swannanoa North Carolina J. M. Hilliard Mary Hinton Hilliard High Point C. EB. Sheroff G. W. Hensley Winston-Salem Mary Alice Sheloff First Baptist Church

Dr J W Slate Qualifies As Administrator Of Estate

Greensboro March 17 Special Dr J W Slate of High Point qualified as administrator of the estate of E V Fowler who died in High Point on March 13 8. Dr Slate qualified.

Dr. Slate E. V. Fowler Greensboro J. W. Slate High Point Slate

Fire damages small, no injuries at Lindsay Street home

Firemen were called at 9 20 this morning to Walter Stout 1005 Lindsay Street to extinguish a small fire caused by a pipe through a petition overheating. Fire Chief B K Ingram said damage was slight. Miss Geneva Smith remains hospitalised at Burrus Memorial after a suspected poison dose taken last night. She was moved from her North Main Street apartment and may be discharged this afternoon.

Walter Stout Lindsay Street B. K. Ingram Geneva Smith Burrus Mmorial Hospital North Main Street

Pocketbook Stolen From Kitchen In North Main Home

Mrs. S. M. Hines of 1543 North Main street reported to police that a pocketbook containing 11.50 was stolen from her kitchen yesterday. She did not provide any suspects.

S. M. Hines North Main Street

Ford 18 Stolen From Wade Royals Property

Wade Royals reports the theft of his 1937 Ford coach with state license 244-214 from Burton street extension last night about 9:15 o clock. A police report was filed detailing the time and vehicle description.

FORD Wade Royals Burton Street

Lenten Services At St Marys Episcopal Church

Lenten services at St Marys Episcopal Church this week include Thursday 10 a.m. Holy Communion and instruction and Friday 4 p.m. a children’s service followed by Friday 7 30 p.m. Lenten and sermon.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Civil Service Board Seeks 1625 For Remainder Of Fiscal Year

The Civil Service commission seeks 1625 to cover its operations for the rest of the year. The act approved by the legislature sets 2 per meeting for commissioners and 40 per member was deemed sufficient. Budget lists 250 for printing booklets and literature for exam takers. Other items include 20 postage 50 advertising 10 equipment repairs 50 office supplies 10 registrations. The council did not appoint the fifth member to join D C MacRae W L Jackson J Paul Williamson and Secretary Smith. Additional matters covered zoning safety liaison for sign painters and foreclosures to recover back taxes. The city attorney is to purchase back tax parcels English Flint Salem streets and to reject a 250 offer for Wall street property.

Civil Service Act D. C .MacRae W. L. Jackson J. Paul Williamson Smith Grover H. Jones West Farriss North Hamilton English Street Flint Salem W. W. Preddy Wall Street

Fowler heirs renounce rights and Dr Slate appointed

Personal property of the deceased is listed at 1925 dollars and real estate at 10000 dollars. Heirs named include Richard Fowler of Sophia Archie Fowler and Victor Fowler of High Point William Fowler of the U S Army sons and Mrs Irene Henderson High Point route three Mrs Goldie Duncan High Point and Mrs Lula Epps Salisbury daughters.

Slate Richard Fowler Sophia Archie Victor Fowler High Point William Fowler U. S. Army Irene Henderson Goldie Duncan Lula Epps Salisbury

Charles F P Lackey 65 dies at Wadesboro

Charles Franklin Lackey 65 died at 1 30 a m at his daughter Frances Phillips home in Wadesboro He is survived by his daughter two sons Everett and Arthur Lackey one brother Charles Lackey and two sisters Iva Hoover and Mrs James Ridge of High Point Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at Old Union church Randolph County The body remains at Greene Funeral Home until the service time

Charles FP. Lackey Spreelal Enterprise Thomasville Charles Franklin Lackey Frances Phillips Wadesboro Everett Arthur Lackey Charles Lackey Iva Hoover James Ridge High Point Old Union Church Randolph County Greene Funeral Home

Widow Daisy Williamson dies in Winston-Salem home

Mrs Daisy Williamson daughter of J G and Lucinda Rothrock died at 11 15 am at 2601 Urban Street after long illness She was born November 6 1880 a lifelong Winston Salem resident widow of D M Williamson Surviving son and several step children and siblings in North and South Carolina services held at Vogler Funeral Home chapel and burial at Oakwood Memorial Park High Point

Enterprise Winston-Salem Daisy Williamson Urban Street J. G Lucinda Lawrence Rothrock D. M. Williamson Williamson Calif Walter Russell Reuben Lewisville N. C Harry High Point A. D. Luper Vogler L. D. Campbell Oakwood Memorial Park

City Seeks Cost-Reducing Changes in Freight Depot Plan

City officials led by City Manager Knox pressed for changes to the grade crossing elimination work with highway engineers and Southern Railway to cut costs. Briggs urged High Point shippers to write to railway officials to urge consideration of the freight depot changes, noting council effort and seeking rail pressure to secure action.

Harold L. Ickes Washington, D. C Knox Highway Commission The Southern Railway Raleigh Charlotte High Point EB. Leroy Briggs Briggs

Guilford Hospital Staff Hears Dr. P B Davis Talk

Dr. P B Davis spoke at Guilford General Hospital staff meeting last night. He presented obstetrical images and discussed related anesthetics and instruments at the hospital.

Guilford General Staff P. B. Davis Guilford General Hospital

Supreme Court to Announce Second Batch of Opinions

Raleigh March 17. The supreme court was to hand down its second batch of opinions for the spring term late today.

Raleigh Supreme Court

Financials show broad stock listings across major firms

A dense table of company names and percent figures appears, listing Adams Millis and numerous manufacturers and retailers. Entries include Alaska June 48 percent and Boeing Airlines 46 percent, with many names such as Coca Cola, Gen Mot, Bendix Aviat, Kroger, Sears, Penn Dix, Phillips Pet, Studebaker, Tex Corp, Transamerica, and Union utilities. The page emphasizes price changes and percentage dividends across sectors.

Adams Alaska Orne Alco Mel Aviat Corp Bricwid Asey Cveedeuses Tee Seenseecy Barnedall Sovserecess Bendix Aviat Beth Oth Ovsceyess Oom Boeing Alrpl Baetevess Consol Bais Curtiss Wright Curtis Wright Bek Tae Doug Aire Dupont Secese AM Bice Pow && Lt Pirestone Kroger Groc Ghebere MeKrss & Rod Csssevess Mont Ward Murray Corp Nash Help North AM Phillips Pet Pitt Pullman Rem Rand Reynolds Sears Sperry Sta Brands Stewart Warm Seeresess Studebaker Seeeseeneeees Tex Corp Tex Gult Tex Gulf Transco & West Air

High Point Bill Fails in Senate Judiciary Panel

Senate Judiciary Committee No. 1 reported unfavorably House Bill 856 by Rep. Rupert Pickens that would extend the 1935 revenue bond act to permit High Point to issue bonds after the act’s June expiry for a planned hydroelectric plant on the Yadkin River. Raleigh advised Sen. T J Gold may move to remove the bill from the unfavorable calendar. The vote outcome does not guarantee denial of High Point’s bond plans.

Senate Judiciary Committee Rupert T. Pickens Raleigh T. J. Gold High Point Yadkin River

CCC to Accept New Men in Carolinas

Col Talbot Smith CCC procurement officer says the CCC will accept 2 951 men and boys in the Carolinas from April 1 to 20. He notes the world population exceeds two billion per the latest census.

Ccc Charlotte Col Talbot Smith Carolinas States

Why Laxatives Fail In Stubborn Constipation

A広告 styled note praises Adlerika as a quick relief laxative. It claims twelve to twenty four hours is too long and touts seven cathartic and carminative ingredients for a double action cleansing. It promises stomach gas relief and bowel congestion reduction within two hours. It cites Mann Drug Stores as a source.

Dherika Mann Drug Stores

May Not Abandon Camp Extend Water Contract

City Council approved a contract with U S Army officials to supply water to Soil Conservation Service Camp No 1 near High Point on Highway 10A through June 1. The old contract ends March 31 and plans to abandon the camp were postponed pending Fort Bragg purchasing office authorization.

Soil Conservation Service High Point U. S. Army Fort Bragg

Unusual Prayer Service Planned at Wesley Memorial

The Wesley Memorial church hosts an unusual prayer service this evening as the week of cottage prayer meetings ends. Dr. E. H. Blackard speaks on personal religious experience with music by J. Gurney Briggs. Leaders, music directors, captains, hostesses, and attendees of the fourteen cottage prayer meetings are expected to attend.

Wesley Memorial Church E. H. Blackard J. Gurney Briggs

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