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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1933

Page

10

High Point Voters Turn Out In Record Municipal Election

Voters fill High Point polls across 14 precincts as 18 candidates seek nine governing board seats in a contest expected to draw 7 000 to 8 000 ballots from about 11 000 eligible voters. Polls opened 6 25 a m with heavy morning turnout and last minute drives anticipated. Parties claim advantages but police report no disorder or beer related interference at polling places.

C.S. Grayson Claiborne H. Rhodes EE. A. Wright Jam

Purification Theme Promises Health Through System Cleansing

An advertisement urges readers to purify the entire body with Calotabs to restore health. It claims perfect purification of the system as a foundation for well being and promotes regular weekly dosages over several weeks for blood and organ cleansing.

Younts Safe Recovered Door Blown Off After Heist

A safe stolen April 22 from R. W. Younts Grocery at North Wrenn and East Washington streets was found this morning in a Hiatt place shed, its door blown off. The $400 in currency was missing while papers and checks lay nearby as police examine fingerprints to solve the crime.

R. W. Younts Wrenn East Washington Hiatt Place Winston Salem Highway

Election rally fills city hall with calls for clean sweep

At a joint Republican and citizen meeting on North Wrenn street speakers urged voters to back a clean sweep at the city hall. Charges against several police officers and talks on electric light rate increases sparked the gathering as Democrats held a final pre election rally across from the Sheraton led by George T. Penny praising the council's record.

North Wrenn Street Wright Mr. Wright Cc. H. Rhodes BF. G. Seagraves J. M. Thomas Walter York W. C. T. Carter Seagraves George T. Penny City Tor Sheraton Hotel Mr. Penny

Enterprise Returns From Municipal Election Night Party

The Enterprise will announce returns from today's municipal election at a party in front of its office at 806 North Main Street. The event starts at eight and continues until the last returns are tabulated, likely by ten or eleven, before midnight, with the public invited as guests while the paper secures results from all 14 city precincts.

North Mainstret Eclock Am«Dl Publiie

North Carolina Funeral Directors Meet in Charlotte

Yow presides over the 44th annual session of the North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association in Charlotte with about 200 attendees. Mayor Lambeth welcomes guests. Clarence Kuester to deliver the keynote. A banquet at Myers Park Club features Dr. W H Frazer of Queens-Chocolate College. The convention runs to Thursday morning. Twenty four took the annual state embalming exam. results expected in 2-3 weeks. T. W. Summerset of Salisbury re elected president of the State Board of Embalmers Examiners.

Davia TF. Yow North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association Charlotte Charles E. Lambeth Clarence O. Kuester Charlotte Charmber of Commerce Myers Park Club W. H. Frazer Queens-Chicola College Winstow T. W. Summersett Salisbury State Board of Embalmers

Library Trustees Meet Wednesday

The board of trustees of the High Fedmt Public Library will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 oclock. All board members are urged to attend this session.

High Fedmt Public Library

Aviators See Rainbows from High Altitude Biz Circles

Pilots reporting from high altitudes observe vivid rainbows over expansive skies. The unusual optical phenomenon attracts attention from aviation circles and meteorology observers evaluating atmospheric conditions.

Kine George's Victoria and Albert Yacht Largest in World

The Victoria and Albert yacht, owned by Kine George, is described as the largest in the world. The claim emphasizes its size and prominence among vessels of its kind.

Kine George Victoria and Albert Worlld

Democratic Party Rally Names City Candidates

Grover H. H. Jones introduced the slate and urged voting Democratic. He praised the current council for economical, businesslike city government and warned against changing leadership in midstream. J. J. Fienher, Democratic town party chairman, presided.

Pemmy Grover HH. Jones Jones J. J. Fienher Democratic Town Pao

Reorganization Plan for North Carolina Bank 15 Discussed

A special Greensboro meeting of officers directors and depositors reviewed a proposed reorganization via a new bank. About 100 attended including 13 from High Point. no action was taken awaiting depositors freedom to decide. Plan highlights stockholder role and reduced deposits. Calhoun urged no pressure.

North Carolina Bank and Trust Company Greensboro High Point H. N. Bowne O. A. Kirkman I. P. Ingle W. H. Slane M. J. Wrenn C. L. Amos J. J. Corrigan W. G. Foy J. C. Sheloff W. L. Jackson J. P. Rawley James W. Poole David T. Yow N.S. Calhoun Calhoun Raleigh Rocky Mount Salisbury Spencer and Monroe

Prayer Service At First Methodist Protestant Church

The Wednesday evening prayer and praise service led by Rev. R L Farmer will discuss The Efforts of Esther continuing Old Testament studies. The meeting features a brief song service, a message, and a time for sharing good news with no gloom reports. sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary from Easter to Pentecost.

First Methodist Protestant R. L Farmer Esther

Washington Fans Will Pay Fines

A Washington Post plan urges local baseball fans to contribute a dime each to pay the $100 fines assessed on Second Baseman Myer and Pitcher Whitehill for the riot with the Yankees last week. The move aims to support aggressive play on the field and was endorsed by the paper.

Washington Senators Myer Whitehill Yankees Post

Thornwell Haynes Resigns to Focus on Writing

Thornwell Haynes head of schools at Central Pickens county resigns to move to Columbia and devote time to writing. Former High Point school head, ex president of Birmingham-Southern College, named consul to France in 1900 and held posts in China Finland and Russia.

Greenville 8. C Thornwell Haynes Central Pickens County Columbia Haynes High Point Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham France China Finland Russia

Trinity Schools Mark Century of Education in Community

Prof A R Bullock announces the 100th school commencement in Trinity, honoring a century of education. The 42nd Trinity High School commencement and 18th as a state school are slated with sermons by Rev John Franklin Kirk and an address by Attorney General Dennis G Brummitt. Duke University traces roots to Normal College 1853.

A. R. Bullock Trinity Public Schools Trinity Trinity High School John Franklin Kirk Greensboro Dennis G. Brummitt Raleigh Leaches Mendenhalls Johnsons Allen Frazier Union School Frazier School Brantly York Braxton Craven Normal College Normal South America Trinity College Durham Duke University

T Wingate Andrews Delivers Multiple May Commencement Addresses

Wingate Andrews, superintendent of High Point city schools, gave the Richfield high school commencement address in Stanly County and will deliver further commencements in May at Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Siler City Fair Oaks Allen Jay Clinton and Yadkinville high schools. He also spoke recently at Pinehurst high school.

T. Wingate Andrews High Point City Richfield High School Stanly County Andrews Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Siler City High School Fair Oaks High School Davidson County Allen Jay Clinton High School Sampson County Yadkinville High School Pinehuret High School

Deed Transfers All Firm Assets to Trustee for Creditors

A deed of assignment transfers all assets of the Joseph D. Cox Manufacturing Company to Carter Dalton, trustee for creditors, with power to sell and distribute proceeds pro rata. Included are the plant at 120 South Hamilton Street, machinery, and real estate in Rockingham County and Timpson Texas. The firm, founded 1883 by J Elwood Cox, produced spokes, handles, bobbin head and shuttle blocks.

Joseph D. Cox Manufacturing Company J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Company Carter Dalton R. H. Wharton Register of Deeds Greensboro South Hamilton Street Rockingham Richmond County Timpson Texas

Local Firemen to Attend Fifth Fire College in Wilmington

Six members of the local fire department will represent the city at the Fifth Fire College and Drill School in Wilmington May 9 to 11. Assistant Chief C. S. Canady will supervise. The event, run by the North Carolina Firemen's Association, will feature modern drill work and topics on salvage, administration, water coordination, and fire department mathematics led by noted specialists. Names of attendees to be announced soon.

Fifth Fire College Wilmington A. B. Horney C. S. Canady North Carolina Firemen’s Association Fire College North Carolina Jesse A. Fisher Maryland State Firemen's Association John L. Miller McKean Maffitt North Garolina Waterworks Association

Miss Esther McRuer To Speak At Cherry Street Church

Miss Esther McRuer, white secretary of Young People’s Work for the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian church, will speak tomorrow night at 8 at Cherry Street Presbyterian, 109 North Perry. Represented churches include Thomasville First Presbyterian Shadyside Presbyterian Lexington Grace and Lloyd Presbyterian Winston-Salem and St James Presbyterian Greensboro. The Enterprise corrects an earlier error naming her as colored.

Esther McRuer Young People’s Work Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church Cherry Street Presbyterian Church North Perry Street Thomasville

Greensboro College Alumnae Meet Wednesday

Mrs. J. W. Harriss will entertain the local branch of the Alumnae Association of Greensboro College at 416 West Broad Street tomorrow at 3 30 in the afternoon. Associate hostess Mrs. L. P. Ingram and Mrs. M. P. Vail will assist. Visitors from Greensboro College and other out of town guests are expected. all local alumnae are invited.

J. W. Harriss Greensboro College West Broad Street Harriss Ll. P. Ingram M. P. Vail

Quick Relief Ads for Stomach Ailments

Stomach pains after eating and gas disturbances can be stopped quickly with Dr Emil's Adia Tablets. Banish heartburn sour stomach. Give quick relief. Mann Drug Stores.

Emil Mann

Senior Play Tonight at High Point College

Dwight Davidson of Gibsonville and Miss Ina McAdams of High Point star in The Hidden Guest a three act comedy by the High Point College senior class. The fundraising performance supports the Harrison Gymnasium project. The comedy follows a college student initiated into a fraternity as he meets the old maid’s niece and heads toward a rapid climax in Roberts Hall at 8 15.

Dwight Davidson Gibsonville Ina McAdams High Point High Point College Harrison Gymnasium Irma Paschall Manson Miss McAdams Ruth Bellamy Roberts Hall

Committees Named for Local Scout Budget Campaign

The local Boy Scout unit appointed committees today to raise a 5063.40 budget on May 23 and 24. J. E. Millis is general chairman with C. L. Amos R. T. Amos H. A. Millis and others on the Initial Gift panel. Colonels W. Tom Powell L. W. Conant J. W. Woollen C. E. Dittendale I. P. Ingle and David T. Yow lead two teams each. Scout Executive Bunn W. Hackney Jr. predicts success for the drive. The Uwharrie Council, to which the city belongs, is highly active in the state.

J. E. Millis C. L. Amos R. T. Amos H. A. Millis C. Clark Cc. C. Garrett W. B. McEwen O. A Bunn W. Hackney, Jr Uwharrie

Mean Temperature of 60 Degrees Recorded in April

April mean temperature was 60 degrees with a high of 73 and a low of 46. A record high 87 occurred April 10 and a low of 35 on April 13. Precipitation totaled 3.25 inches, 1.34 inches in 24 hours on April 12. Nine days had rain of .061 inch or more. Sixteen days were clear, eight partly cloudy and six cloudy.

A. B. Horney

Dr. Humphreys to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon

Dr. G. I. Humphreys, president of High Point College, will deliver the annual baccalaureate sermon at Midway High School. The commencement exercises run Sunday through Thursday, May 7 to May 11, with Rev. J. S. Hiatt presiding elder delivering the literary address on Thursday.

G. I. Humphreys High Point College Midway High School J.S. Hiatt Statesville

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Younts Schwartz Shoe Shop Enterprise Yow Colliene Sado, Oe Sale Hart’s Pharmacy, Inc High Point, N. C N. C. Bank 15 Lux Trinity Schools T. W. Andrews Appalachian Wilming Esther M’ruer Miss The Hidden Dr. Humphreys Sykes Florist L North Main Street Superior Motor Express Roanoke Carolina Massey High Point Ice and Coal CO PHOND N. BE Russell L. Lowe B. Barnes Aterials Spee Eee Chen’s
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