Welfare Department Distributes Relief Funds Amid Labor Tensions
City relief funds from federal and local sources are being allocated to unemployed and needy residents to ease suffering. A meeting led by Larry Hogan urged accepting aid and opposing what critics call starvation wages. The mimeographed sheet defends welfare administration as handled by the board of public welfare, with no city involvement in federal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hogan
Marton
Board of Public Welfare
High Point
Former Resident Julia Curley Dies in Mebane
Mrs. Julia Fisher Curley wife of M J Curley died at her Mebane home this morning after moving from this city thirteen years ago She belonged to Green Street Baptist Church before transferring to Mebane First Baptist Church Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at First Baptist Church Mebane with burial in local cemetery here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Fisher Curley
M. J. Curley
Mebane
William P Holder Claimed By Death
William P. Holder died at his home in Thomasville on Jewel street after a six month illness. He was 28. Surviving are his father W. E B Holder a brother Albert Halder and three sisters Emma West J B Bryant and J S Trent. The body was sent to Spartanburg for funeral services at Lebanon church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
William P. Holder
Jewel Street
W. E B. Holder
Albert Halder
Emma West
J. EB. Bryant
High Point
J. D. Bacon Improves After Winston Operation
J. D. Bacon of this city is making satisfactory progress after an operation at Baptist hospital in Winston-Salem Friday. He had been ill since the procedure and while not out of danger, recovery is hoped. He is father of Mrs. A. E. Taplin and J. Worth Bacon, formerly city editor of The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bacon
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Mr. Bacon
A. E. Taplin
J. Worth Bacon
The
Enterprise
Winston- Salem Journal
Winston
Greensboro College Alumnae Day Plans Upheld
Greensboro College Alumnae association executives met in Greensboro to set Home Coming Day for May 6 and Alumnae Day for May 27 during commencement. W. T. Lynch presided. committee members included Mrs. P. W. Flagge and Mrs. Holt McPherson of High Point and others from Raleigh North Wilkesboro and Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
P. W. Flagge
Holt McPherson
High Point
Greensboro College
W. T. Lynch
Fairview
Theassociation
8. W. Roark
Raleigh
Fred Gaither
North Wilkesboro
Ke. L. Sides
Dorothy Hudson
Nannie Lee Smith
Augusta Sample
Mary Brock
Man Dies By Own Action Linked To Woman Slaying
In Philadelphia police report a man who was sought for questioning committed suicide, partially solving the slaying of Mrs. Anna Little whose body was found in Cedarbrook Country Club driveway. Gaetano Denzio, 47, was found dead in a gas-filled apartment as authorities searched nearby. The motive for Mrs. Little’s death remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anna Little
Cedarbrook Country Club
Gaetano Denzio
Howard Metzger
Prayer Services Begin Tonight For Wesley Memorial Revival
A citywide series of 19 preparatory prayer services starts tonight at 7 30 with ministers and lay leaders from multiple denominations guiding talks and music. The church invites all members and nonmembers to attend, with a list of hosts and addresses published for tonight’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial
W. L. Walton
Steele Street
G. H. Crowell
W. L. Stamey
East Washington
W. B. Hall
H. L. Lewis
Centennial
Bruce Craven
H. J. Rockwell
Arlington
J. W. Austin
R. L. Hughes
North Main
A. B. Conrad
Brentley Circle
W. B. McEwen
H. C. Barthmater
Parkday
Liston Pope
L. D. Wagner
Bain Avenue
George Tunstall
Martine Barker
Thurston
W. F. Pleming
C. F. Long
Elim
J. W. Woollen
P. Benner
Ennis
Fred P. Ingram
Preston Griffin Taken by Death
Preston Griffin well known citizen died at his home 1501 Tryon street Sunday at 11 50 following a two year illness. He was born in Montgomery county September 13 1879 the son of Augusta and Eliza Griffin. Surviving are Mary Jonet his wife with three sons and two daughters and siblings. Funeral held at Springfield Friends church with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Griffin
Tryon Street
Mr. Griffin
Montgomery County
Augusta
Eliza Hardister Griffin
Julia Yates
Mary Jonet
Chase Griffin
Fayetteville
N. C
Henry
Norman Griffin
High Point
Pauline Robbing
Annie Henderson
Denton
Jones Griffin
Bonell Griffin
Nora Yates
Nellie Dills
Julia Sechrest
Springfield Friends Church
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Hiram McGee Said To His Last Rest
Funeral services for Hiram McGee from his home near Jamestown were led by Rev. C. O. Kennerl y pastor of the First M E Jamestown. Pallbearers included Raymond Robbins Robert Hayworth Glenn Ewing William Futreile Mark Ewing George Robbins Russell Robbins and Roy Hoover. Flower bearers were Evelyn Hayworth Nellie Robbins Mary Ewing Bess Ewing Annie Lee Hoover Ruth Futreile and Mrs J R Robbing. Interment was in the Deep River family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram McGee
Jamestown
C. O. Kennerly
M. E
Raymond Robbins
Robert Hayworth
Glenn Ewing
William Futreile
Markc Ewing
George Robbins
Russell Robbins
Roy Hoover
Evelyn Hayworth
Nellie Robbins
Mary Ewing
Bess Ewing
Annie Lee Hoover
Ruth Futreile
J. R. Robbing
Deep River Cemetery
Suit Filed in Municipal Court for Past Due Accounts
Deeson Hardware company sues R. L. Loflin in municipal court to collect two accounts. One for 322.29 with interest from January 1, 1931, and another for 194.69 with interest from January 1, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeson Hardware Company
R. L. Loflin
Bankruptcy Bill Could Aid High Point and Others
Washington claims High Point is among more than 600 U S municipalities listed as bankrupt or insolvent under the Wilcox bankruptcy revision bill. The measure would let financially strained cities scale down debts with three fourths creditor approval and cover counties and school districts holding bonds. The bill is before the House Judiciary Committee after a briefing with President Roosevelt. North Carolina towns over 10,000 population named as insolvent include High Point and seven others.
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Washington, D.C
As High Point
United States
Mark Wilcox
Munici
High Point
Wilcox
Roosevelt
House Judiciary Committee
North Carolina
Large Number Register at Exchange Seeks Work and Trades
A Community Exchange listing at 337 North Wrenn Street shows multiple job and barter offers. Entries include housework nursing and cooking for room, board, and small pay, with various adults and youths seeking work or exchange for goods such as clothing, a washing machine, or a coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Exchange
Wrenn Street
Mrs J H Seigler Dies After Short Illness At 58
Mrs. J H Seigler 58 of 300 Carter Street died today at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in South Carolina March 16 1875 she had lived in the city since 1911. Surviving are her husband J H Seigler three sons C H Seigler Detroit Mich J L and W L Seigler High Point three daughters Mrs J B Rook Mrs J W Edwards and Mrs R L Hooks High Point two brothers Walter Robert and Charles Evans Greenville S C two sisters Mrs Marcie Smith Greenville S C and Mrs Annie Farmer Spartanburg S C. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2:30 p m with Rev E W Jones Wesleysan Methodist church and Dr A B Conrad First Baptist pastor. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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J. H. Seigler
Carter Street
Seigler
South Carolina
C. B
Jane Bryant Evans
J. H. Seigier
High Point
C. H. Seigler
Detroit
Michigan
J. L. and
W. L. Seigler
J. B. Rook
J. W. Edwards
R. L. Hooks
Walter
Robert
Charles Evans
Greenville
E. W. Jones
Wesleyan Methodist Church
A. BR. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Sowers Dies In Lexington Home
Mrs J L Sowers 36 widow of Dr J L Sowers who died in an auto wreck last May was found dying in her Lexington apartment and died minutes after a physician arrived County coroner Dr R V Yokeley said she overdosed on a drug no inquest was held She was born Elizabeth Travis of Helena Montana and her son Tommy survives Funeral plans were not complete.
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Lexington
Mar
J. L. Sowers
R. V. Yokeley
Suit Filed Over $1600 Bank Stock Assessment
Mar 27 Greensboro High Point John D Biggs receiver for Commercial National Bank filed in Federal court a suit for 1600 dollars and interest from Mrs W B Thomas claimed due on a bank stock assessment of 2000 dollars with two 200 payments alleged.
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ENTE
Greensboro
John D. Biggs
Commercial National Bank
High Point
W. B. Thomas
Services Held For Little Peck Child
Funeral services for Carl William Peck 18 months old son of Mr and Mrs R J Peck of 13 Smith street were held from Pilgrim Holiness church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev C L Ruth. Pallbearers were Ollie Holmes Lindsay Kimmons G A Smith and J W Kidd. Flower bearers were Bernice Proctor Belle Lowery Ila Lamar Myrtle Melton Jewel Dickens Bessie Sizemore Mrs Hancock and May Howard. Interment followed in Oakwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl William Peck
R. J. Peck
Smith Street
Pilgrim Holiness Church
C. L. Ruth
Ollie Holmes
Lindsay Kimmons
G. A. Smith
J. W. Kidd
Bernice Proctor
Belle Lowery
Ila Lamar
Myrtle Melton
Jewel Dickens
Bessie Sizemore
Mrs. Hancock
May Howard
Oakwood Cemetery
Piedmont Hosiery Mill Damaged By Small Fire
Fire of unknown origin caused slight damage to the dye room at Piedmont Hosiery Mill on English Street yesterday afternoon. The blaze damaged the roof, but firefighters arrived in time to extinguish it before spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Hosiery
English Street
Man With $50 Bill Has Remarkable Experiences
Chicago reports a curious case as Adam Miller, 61, offered a $60 bill to buy a derby. The chain of supposed change led to a restaurant, a hatter, a grocer and cab fare, ending with a hidden $50 bill found on Miller and his arrest for further inquiry.
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Chicago
Adam Miller
Howard Nelson
Miller
John Burton
Louis Portrone
Charles Saletta
North Carolina Bankers Plan Statewide Bank Merger Meeting
Local directors of the North Carolina Bank and Trust company invite officers directors and stockholders of banks to a 1 p m meeting at the Sir Walter hotel Raleigh to discuss forming a statewide banking institution. Gurney P Hood state commissioner of banks outlines merger requirements and plan including 6 million dollar capital with 3 million in preferred stock to be subscribed by the Traction Finance Corporation.
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The
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Gurney P. Hood
Hood
Mr. Hood
Preferred Tock
Traction Finance Corporation
Mrs Strickland Passes in Guilford City
Mrs Julia Strickland wife of Ira Strickland of 606 East Green Street died at home last night after two weeks illness. Born April 22 1876 in Randolph County she was the daughter of FE Crawford Griffin and Louisa Griffin. Survived by husband six daughters Mrs Hiatt Greensboro Mrs Hunt Thomasville Mrs Reddick Greensboro Mrs Bowers Thomasville Miss Anne Martly Strickland Miss Nellie Blye Strickland High Point two sons Howard T and James Willard Strickland High Point. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from West Thomasville M B Church Thomasville with Rev Bell. interment Calvary Cemetery near Thomasville. Body to home of Mrs Bowers in Thomasville this afternoon.
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Julia Strickland
Ira Strickland
East Green Street
Strickland
Randolph County
FE. C
Louisa Crawford Griffin
Hattie Hiatt
Greensboro
Lottie Hunt
Thomasville
Addie Reddick
Gurdue Bowers
Anne Martly Strickland
Nellie Blye Strickland
High Point
Howard T
James Williard Strickland
West Thomasville M. B
Bell
Calvary Cemetery
Miss Margarette Copley Rites Held At Baptist Church
Funeral services for Miss Margarette Copley of 2008 English Street were conducted at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Hughey O. Miller officiating. Large attendance, choir music, pallbearers named, flowers arranged by church members, burial in Clear Springs cemetery near Denton.
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Margarette Copley
W. A. Copley
Hilliard Memorail Baptist Church
Hughey O. Miller
Felix Webb
Norman Miller
Ernest Parker
Cletus Fitzgerald
J. D. Willard
Forrest Edwards
Dorothy Kirkman
Ruth Hill
Pauline Carter
Virginia Scott
Gertrude Garner
Margarette Scott
Faye Carter
Elizabeth Sellers
Libby Copley
Ernestine Russell
Mildred Sechrest
Elizabeth Sechrest
Virginia Goble
Clear Springs
Denton
Hitch Hiker Involved in Greens ee Accident
Richard A. Clowser 26 a hitch hiker from Washington DC suffered a minor leg injury when a car carrying a party of young men went out of control, struck a house porch and overturned on Greens ee highway east of the city. He was treated at Burrus Memorial hospital and released. None of the other passengers were hurt.
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Richard A. Clowser
Washington, D. C
Greensee
Sechrest
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Atlantic Refining Plant Robbed for 875 Dollars
A robbery occurred at the Atlantic Refining Co. test road plant on Tryon Street. The facility was forced open and cash amounting to 875 dollars was stolen. Police investigation underway.
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Atlantic Refining Co
Atlantic Refining
Tryon Street
Last Rites Held for Mrs Bryant in Yadkinville
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha A. Bryant 75 wife of T A Bryant of Sandy Ridge were held with a home service by Dr A G Dixon and a church service at Mitchells Chapel Methodist. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Several local ministers assisted. The service featured hymns and a large floral display.
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Martha A. Bryant
T. A. Bryant
Sandy Ridge
Hobart M. Bryant
Clyde Avenue
A. G. Dixon
J. H. Allred
N. H. Davis
Carey Davis
Robert Yow
A. J. Koonce
Old Rugged Cross
Mitchell's Chapel Methodist Church
Yadkin County
Roy I. Farmer
M. P
H. C. Byrum
W. L. Harkey
Jesus
Mesdames F. B. Moses
George Hedrick
BE. Holt
N. W. Bales
Clyde Allred
Viola Watford
W. T. Tice
Henry Grady Owen
Oscar Hall
W. W. Dickerson
Howard Beck
Anne Gray
Lexington
Evelyn Wagner
Eva Shore
Mesdames Jettie Swaim
Fred Winters
R. V. Long
Yakinvile
Elmer Hedrick
Sam Holt
Ray Fogleman
M. F. Crooks, Jr
R. Newton
Jack Bready
Nathan Bales
KR. L. Brinson
W. H. Townsend
D. E. Gurley
David Lopp
A. A. Ridge
G. B. Brown
Lee Kelly
G. E. Hutchens
D. R
College Debaters To Meet Lynchburg Tonight
High Point college debate team faces Lynchburg in the college auditorium at 7 39. The question asks if the United States should cancel all inter allied war debts. John Morgan and Hoyt Wood for High Point defend the affirmative with E R Collie and Allen B Stranger for Lynchburg on the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Lynchburg College
United States
High Point
John Morgan
Hoyt Wood
E. R. Collie
Allen B. Stranger
Lynchburg
P. 8
Kennett
Charles Beard to Speak at Guilford College Tomorrow
Historian Charles A. Beard, now at Chapel Hill, will lecture Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Guilford College. Mrs. H. A. White of High Point College announced the public invitation to hear the address.
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Charles Beard
Guilford College
Charles A. Beard
Chapel Hill
H. A. White
High Point Colege
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A. H. Jefpers
N. FR. Russell L. BE. Lowe
LD Wrightson
City of High Point Collection Department
Preston Griffin
Little
Piedmont Mill
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Strickland
Gity
Mrs. Bryant
Geggs
Anns
D. C
C. M
D. L. Cecil
Master Masons
B. G. Leonard
C. M. Gueth
Telephone
Broad Street Shoe Shop
High Point Ice and Coal CO
City Refrigeration & Appliance
L. A. Dickens
G. P. Farr
N. Main ST
Guilford Radio Service Co
Bivins Bros
Kelvinator
Copeland and Majestic
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