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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
14
A well dressed man, without a mask, robbed the Gulf filling station at North Main and Emirywood Entrance around 7:30 PM. He tied Dallis M. Culler hand and foot with a rope after taking about $50, then fled in a nearby car. Police pursued with a strong description but yielded no clue.
Prof. Howard C. Abbott of the University of South Dakota reports to the American Association for the Advancement of Science that no plant life is found growing in the Missouri River. The statement comes from Vermillion based observations.
Edward Lee Neal, a front year old boy, survived a pistol discharge when a neighbor boy's .32 caliber pistol fired in the sitting room at 18318 Farlow Street. The bullet glanced off his skull and exited, leaving him unharmed aside from a fright. The incident occurred while the two children played together with Henry Johnson, the neighboring boy.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Wright Kennedy wife of the late John S Kennedy were held at Pleasant Grove M P Church with Rev W R Williams and Rev John W Moore officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers were carried by Kennedy granddaughters and pallbearers included Kennedy and Wright family members.
City Manager E. M. Knox J P. Dishner superintendent of the water department and consulting engineer William Olsen traveled to New York to confer with engineers and inspect the New York water system.
A sizable audience gathered at Central Friends church annex for the fall and winter supper series. C M Waynick editor of the High Point Enterprise spoke on his Florida observations contrasting Miami pleasure seekers with alligators. Horace Haworth presided. songs were led by Mrs J H Allred with Prof FE B Stimson at piano.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Catherine Royster, who died at 227 Boulevard, were held at her home with Rev. H Norwood Bowne and Rev. Thomas L Trott officiating. Pallbearers included H T Coffield and D W Hoskins, with interment at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
Sinkler W Haley of High Point begins Marine recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina after enlisting February 28 in Greensboro. He is the son of Harvey W Haley of 811 Millis Street and committed to four years with potential access to Marine educational programs.
The University of California library system houses more than 35,900 volumes, reflecting a substantial regional collection. This figure highlights the breadth of materials available to researchers and students within the university.
The city council introduced an ordinance to prohibit miniature golf on Sundays and will adopt it at the next meeting. Council members emphasized the need for a formal rule to cover future operators, even though current owners have agreed to stay closed on Sundays. They noted little harm in Sunday play but favored Sabbath closure as a safeguard for commercial courses.
The Catholics of High Point joined worldwide church efforts to honor St. Joseph and pray for millions in Russia persecuted for religion. Father Manley led a 7 am Mass and spoke at evening services about St. Joseph’s role in redemption and the universal church guiding religious freedom.
Ingram's Pharmacy relocates from North Main and West Lexington to Hutchen's building on North Main and Emerywood entrance. The store boasts a modern layout with curb service and a new fountain. The prescription department is stocked with new instruments and offers enhanced service.
The local chapter of the National Honor Society organized a program at the high school where business leaders spoke on honesty in business. Seniors and juniors were divided into four groups led by NHS members for discussions with speakers including A J Elke and Marion Williams. The Salvation Army quartet from Col Fred Siler will join open air street meetings in High Point Lexington and Thomasville.
The University of New Hampshire reports more than 401 million chickens in the United States, with per capita counts indicating widespread poultry production. The finding reflects scale of the industry and potential implications for agriculture and food supply.
After a long winter the door hinges creak as oil dries out. Run an oil can over every door to restore smooth operation and stop the squeaks from annoying throughout the house.
Elon College baseball will open the season next Tuesday March 25 hosting Springfield Y M C A College. The Christians play 18 games including trips to Virginia and Georgia.
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