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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1933

Page

3

Special Meeting Called Over Health Budget Cuts

Dr John T Burrus North Carolina Board of Health president announces a Monday Raleigh meeting to oppose Cherry Bowie budget cuts that would slash over 100000 in the next two years. He warns further reductions would dismantle sanitation services and endanger public health including children.

North Carolina Board of Health Raleigh John T. Burrus State Health Service Appropriations State Health Board Burrus C. A. Shore J. M. Parrott Rockefeller Foundation United States Public Health Service

Local High School Honor Roll Lists 195 Pupils

The fourth six weeks honor roll released by Principal L. R. Johnston lists 196 pupils with grades at least C plus only one B or A. Freshmen lead with 67 names, seniors 39, juniors 45, sophomores 44, totaling 195 or 196 depending on transcription. Names include Smith Jr George Welborn Ernestine Clara Mickey Hazel Wright Surratt Patricia Jane Hall Lindsay George Armfield James Leonard Koonce.

L. R. Johnston Smith, Jr George Welborn Ernestine Clara Mickey Hazel Wright Surratt Patricia Jane Hall Lindsay George Armfield James Leonard Koonce

Election Board weighs new voting precincts to ease crowding

The municipal board of elections considers creating three new precincts from two in the First Ward and adding a third ward precinct to relieve large voter turnout. Plans for the April 4 registration and April 18 primaries plus May 2 city election are under discussion, with no public meeting date set.

Municipal Board of Elections Guilford County Election Board County Election Board Tom Sprinkle

Opposition to state school funding limit voiced by High Point council

The High Point Parent-Teacher Council at the Y W C A meeting with about 100 in attendance opposed a bill restricting communities from supplementing state school funds. They urged local option to exceed minimum state support for better schools and described cuts as harming salaries of underpaid teachers.

High Point Parent-Teacher Council North Carolina High Point Parenthood T. Wingate Andrews Andrews Ebringhaus General Assembly R. L. Brinson EB. M. Shipman Robert Sheloff Senoir High School

Archdale Man In Auto Run Amuck Seizes Police Chase

Wade Isom white man near Archdale attempted to flee officers last night. He struck a car and a telephone pole before colliding with George Daniels, a Black man, who escaped serious injury and was treated for bruises. Isom was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of whiskey.

Wade Isom Archdale Isomon Kivett Beamon Alley George Daniels Daniels Hoover Street Schrest High Point Hospital Isom

Young White Men Facing Breakin and Larceny Charges

Robert Bryant and Leo Barnes two young white men were arrested yesterday on charges of breaking and entering and larceny in connection with the robbery of W. G. Slack's store at the corner of West Green and Taylor streets on Thursday night. A small amount of headache powders and chewing gum were reported taken. Boiken Kelly 26 colored was also arrested on three counts of stealing chickens.

Robert Bryant Leo Barnes W. G. Slack West Green Taylor Streets Boiken Kelly

Guilford Council Honors Elder Members at Meeting

Guilford Council number 23 Jr 0 U A M honored its elder members at a 7:30 p.m. gathering in its hall at 1012 East Washington Street. Officers spoke, state and local leaders attended, and planning began for an upcoming eighteenth anniversary meeting across districts with May events.

Guilford Council East Washington Street A. B. Horney J. W. Sechrest D. A. Stanton J. M. Hilliard D. C. Aldridge D. H. Milton J. L. Sechrest Hines Charles Hampp Washington Council Philadelphia W. P. Anderson H. O. Hayworth

Find of Liquor Proves Unlucky

Tilman Mathews picked up a half gallon of liquor on the railroad tracks near Mallory street crossing and was arrested after a chase. He faces municipal court Monday before Judge Lewis F. Teague on a prohibition violation charge.

Tilman Mathews Mallory Street Lewis F. Teague Mathews

I W A Group Initiates Forty New Members Thursday

The Industrial Workers Association plans to initiate forty new members Thursday evening at the association hall. D W Bradley, president, announced the event and said the degree team will rehearse Tuesday night. A special Saturday meeting will include night shift workers and Highland mill members.

Industrial Workers Association Association Hall D. W. Bradley Highland Mill Bradley Kid Smith

Davis Home Burglary Stole Pistol Ze Hints Police Notified

Davis home at 503 Monthen Avenue was entered Friday night a pistol stolen police notified yesterday the entry reported by neighbors and recorded by authorities.

Enrollment Near 1931 32 Total in High Point Schools

Total enrollment in High Point city schools for the month ending March 10 was 75 pupils behind last year, while average attendance led by 15 pupils, according to a report from Superintendent T. Wingate Andrews released yesterday.

High Point City T. Wingate Andrews Oak Hill William Penn High School Fairview Street Leonard Fairview Ada Blair White Elementary Huntor High School Ercecsoncevcegeocehear Total Negro Elementary Wm. Penn High School Total Negro Wkvevavecessidsoon

City to overhaul electric rates to equalize charges

City officials study proposed new schedules to level charges for electric current aiming to end wide disparities between neighbors. Officials plan lower than current nine cents per kilowatt hour for lighting and a reduced power rate, possibly consolidating meters to one billing system.

Public Utilities Committee

City Primary and Election Time Nears

The city election board plans to meet soon to arrange machinery for the April and May elections. Registration opens April 4 with candidacy filings due in a week. Aspirants have about three weeks to pay a $5 fee. Mayor Dr C S Grayson is expected to seek another term as several current council members run again.

PBFA Tom W. Sprinkle Democratic Council C. 8 Grayson Repubblicans

Attempted suicide by poison at 1409 Mendenhall Street

Mrs Maggie Cook a 23 year old mother of two attempted to end her life by ingesting seven potash tablets at her home on Mendenhall Street. Neighbors and Miss Viola Lee intervened after she swallowed five before being discovered. She was taken by ambulance to Guilford General Hospital where her condition was later reported as not serious.

Maggie Cook Mothe Mendenhall Street Guilford General Hospital

City Golf Course Greatly Improved

High Point reports major upgrades to Blair Park municipal course funded by federal relief programs. Workers reshaped the hillside between the eighth hole and ninth tee, installed oak steps, improved fairways, re-ranged traps, and planted grass, aiming to attract players from nearby towns like Thomasville Levington and Asheboro.

High Point Blair Park Federal Povermens Park Thomasville Levington Asheboro

Striped orange donated to The Enterprise collection

An anonymous contributor left a striped orange resembling a pomegranate in The Enterprise window yesterday. The fruit features two shades across its rind and was placed on display by the paper.

Enterprise

Prominent Allied Speaker Voices Temperance Message

A leading orator from the Allied Forces and the National Temperance Council delivers a high profile address on temperance. His speech highlights the movement's goals and the role of national unity in promoting moderation.

Perancerith Allied Forces Semaggeythane National Temperance Council

Randolph Citizens In Assembly Meet

Randolph county citizens gathered in Asheboro courthouse for an assembly of several hundred farmers. Bruce Craven of Trinity spoke on the meeting purpose while R. R Chaney of Farmer chaired. Henry Ingram discussed banking and North Carolina finances. Rufus South proposed a juror selection plan and W. C. Hammond an amendment for early criminal court witness exams. The group adjourned to reconvene March 24 at Farmer at 7 30.

Asheboro Randolph County Bruce Craven Trinity R. R Chaney Farmer Henry Ingram North Carolina Rufus South Randolph W. C. Hammond

Dr. Ira Landrith Speaks Here On Prohibition Tour

Dr. Ira Landrith former college president and temperance leader arrives in the city to address a 3 p m mass meeting at Wesley Memorial Church. He has toured 200 cities in two campaigns with the Allied Forces and will discuss education as the solution to the liquor problem.

Wesley Memorial Church Ira Landrith Uduttinge Nawn Dartiaan W. B. McEwen Landrith National Temperance Council Chautauquas Lyceums International Society of Christian Bvgdeavor Ward-Belmont College Daniel A. Poling Prohibition Dr. Landrith

Father of W. B. Wood Passes At Concord

The obituary states J. R. Wood aged 77 died suddenly yesterday morning in Concord, prompting the callout of W. B. Wood. Mr. Wood was well known in the city and funeral plans were not yet set as of last night.

W. B. Wood Concord J. R. Wood Mr. Wood

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Hil Johnston P. T. A. Council Ian Amuck I. W. A. Group Slane Ce Ee City Freak Randolph Citizens In Assembly Friendly “Phoughts Y A.J. Koonce Rae Koonce General South Main ST
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