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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1938
Page
10
Judge Teague scolds Mrs. Gates Mrs. East and Mrs. Alexander for profanity and fighting after an alleged baiting incident. East and Alexander dismissed. Gates ordered to pay costs. Other local cases include drunkenness violations prohibitions and vehicle offenses with assorted penalties.
Madam Alberta offers guidance on courtship marriage divorce and business. One visit reveals potential troubles and changes to consider with power to tell both good and bad outcomes. Located 119 Main North across from Achovia Bank.
British made films show a profit of two to three times more than American made films in Great Britain according to the report.
The article notes March 21 as the first day of spring and quotes a forecaster predicting a probably fair day. It describes budding trees and people shedding coats, with local spring activities like the City Beautiful campaign and Easter bonnet shopping underway.
The High Point police initiate a city wide project to repair damaged street signs and repaint worn lettering. Where signs are missing, street names will be painted on curbs to guide residents and visitors. Chief W G Friddle notes the move addresses many complaints from strangers about signage.
Lester Shelton reports being held up by two Negro men on Mallory Street near Hamilton and Mangum. He was robbed of money but had none. suspects fled south on the railroad after warning him not to speak. Both men wore dark shabby clothes and brown hats.
Unemployment compensation totaling 1773.74 was in the local office of the North Carolina State Employment Service at noon for dispensation to eligible claimants. The list shows numerous claim numbers eyed for checks as of today.
Two people were injured and two cars damaged in a crash at the Pershing and East Russell intersection yesterday. Garfield Wall and Mrs H G Smith Jr suffered injuries. Smith and Wall were riding in the respective vehicles. Police said the Smith car hit the Wall car at an angle while traveling south and westbound. Estimated damages were about 200 and 100 dollars. No charges had been filed by afternoon.
M. G. Moore and Curtis Smith, local realtors, returned to High Point after attending a Realtor's Housing Conference in Washington under the Federal Housing Administration. Administrator Stewart McDonald outlined the program, Paul E. Stark spoke on the conference purpose, and Jesse H. Jones discussed national mortgage conditions at the Friday session.
Mrs Frances Hawks 77 mother of Porter Hawks died after a two year illness in Winston Salem. Funeral services set for 12 30 PM tomorrow at Centenary Methodist Church in Winston Salem conducted by Dr G Ray Jordan. She lived with son Porter in High Point and is survived by three other sons and four daughters.
Firemen rushed to a store at the corner of East Washington and North Wrenn streets around 3 30 this morning after a motor caused a blaze. Damage was negligible. The building is owned by E T Kearns.
High Point college officials announce that Louis Untermeyer will lecture at 8 30 p m in Roberts hall auditorium, part of the college lecture course. The renowned poet critic essayist and editor from New York has written over 30 volumes and is hailed as a keen critic.
There will be an important meeting of Repiion lodge of Odd Fellows tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock All members urged to attend as business of special interest will be discussed A social hour will follow the session
A car with a glass body to reveal the sturdy steel chassis was shown recently at the Berlin automobile exhibition highlighting engineering transparency.
Report of Condition for High Point Savings & Trust Company Guilford County North Carolina as of March 7 1938. It lists assets liabilities and capital including deposits total assets 1 206 095 90 deposits 1 023 001 73 and capital stock 100 000 90 plus surplus 60 000 00 and undivided profits 14 360 38. The statement sworn by H N Williard president with notary A M Swaim on March 18 1938.
Funeral services for James C. Daniel of 319 Louise Avenue were held at Lebanon M. P. Church at 41 o clock today with Rev. O L Easter Dr W Taylor and Rev J Clay Madison officiating. The service included Rock of Ages Somehow In That Beautiful City and Going Down the Valley. Pallbearers were J W Montgomery A J Payne R L Briggs J A Jones J R Hutchens B E Montgomery F F Briggs and W L Lee. Burial followed at Floral Garden Cemetery with rites by Mechanicsville Council No 347 Junior Order and flowers arranged by Daniel’s Sunday school class.
Following last week’s Boy Scout canvass for Vegetable Gardens and Home Grounds entrants a survey will be made in High Point City Beautiful by committees Vacant Lots Mrs H D Sears chairman Mrs Floyd Wilson vice chairman Industrial and Retail Buildings and Grounds committee Mrs Carter Dalton and Mrs John Foy co chairmen Mrs A B Parker and Mrs A B Henley co vice chairmen Mrs R R Blackburn chairman of the City Beautiful campaign urges citizens to use the spring weather to help ensure the campaign’s success.
Josephine Allen of 306 Osborne Street, a 16 year old girl described as five feet six inches tall, 128 pounds, with light red hair and blue eyes, wearing a light blue suit and yellow shoes with a red streak under her eye was reported missing today by 8 EB. Police believe she may be headed toward Star or about eight miles south of Durham. anyone with information should notify police.
Funeral services for Earl E. Nabors of Richmond Virginia were held at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery. Nabors, a World War veteran, died Friday night at Oteen hospital. He is survived by his widow Hazel Henry Nabors and a brother Tyree Nabors. Out‑of‑town relatives attended from Richmond Tarboro New Bern and Asheville area.
The Western Pastors federation of the Methodist Protestant conference of North Carolina will meet at Best’s chapel in Lincoln county at 10 30 a m tomorrow. Dr J E Pritchard and Dr R M Andrews of High Point are to speak. Delegates from Guilford Alamance Orange Randolph and nearby counties attended a similar session at Tabernacle church this morning with Rev Roland C Stubbins presiding.
Carbon monoxide, the most deadly gas, is released from car exhaust, tasteless and odorless, posing serious health risks in enclosed spaces.
Fire Chief ER K Ingram urged owners of abandoned buildings in the city to act to prevent fires. About 60 derelict structures are labeled firetraps and pose a danger to nearby property as well as to tramps and rats. Fireproofing or demolition are offered as needed measures.
Police report a break-in at the Rose Furniture store on South Main Street after a window screen was cut. No items are reported missing at this time.
J. B. Hassell of Guilford county filed suit against A. G. MacDougald of Bladen county seeking 500 in damages for breach of contract tied to a house lease. Hassell claims the defendant failed to fulfill the lease terms, causing his loss.
Conference held with manager W. H. Hoyt of New York and bond house representative William Mezger today alongside City Manager E. M. Knox to discuss municipal financing.
Thomas Dodamead will discuss French artists in a talk for the Art Appreciation class of the adult Art School, a PWA project. He donates his services and the sessions are held Tuesdays at 2 30 PM at 116 North Wrenn Street above Jarrett Stationery, after moving from North Main Street.
Felix Doughty a 26 year old resident of Winston Salem received a five month suspended sentence, a $5 fine and $25 damages after arraignment in municipal court on reckless driving. He was the driver of the car that struck Neal Tillman’s parked vehicle at the Moon and Day streets corner about 6 30 last night.
A new compact vulcanizing set designed for on the road uses the automobile storage battery to heat a repair chamber. The device promises quick repairs to inner tubes without returning to a shop.
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