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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1936

Page

12

Bates Forecasts Vote For Union By M. P. Conference

Winston-Salem May 5 The Methodist Protestant church general conference will meet in High Point May 2027 to vote on union with the Methodist Episcopal branch. Dr Bates predicts opposition over governance changes and doctrinal issues as a commission studies the proposal.

Bates M. P Winston-Salem General Conference The Methodist Protestant Church South High Point W Bates Methodist Episcopal Columbus Ohio M. BE Union

Service Held For Betty Inez King

Funeral services for Betty Inez King fourteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs N M King will be at Rehabeth Methodist church south of Greensboro at 11 oclock tomorrow morning Interment will follow in the church cemetery Surviving are the grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles A Ward of Groomtown and Mr and Mrs J B King of route 1 Greensboro The King family resides on route 1 Greensboro

Betty Inez King N. M. King Greensboro Rehabeth Methodist Church Charles A. Ward Groomtown J. B. King Route 1 King

College Elects Class Officers In Runoff At High Point

Occo Gibbs of Gibsonville rising junior was elected vice president of the student body in a runoff at High Point College. Paul Owen of Shoals named president of the rising senior class with officers Carl Ridge, Inca Will, Sheldon Dawson and council members Weisner, Cates. Rising junior officers include Frank Niernsee, Ray Inthers, Elizabeth Bagwell, Robert Rankin. council members Elizabeth Phillips and David Cooper chosen. Freshmen elections set for fall. installation next Monday.

Occo Gibbs Gibsonville High Point College Paul Owen Shoals Carl Ridge Lexington Inca Will Denton Sheldon Dawson Salisbury William Weisner High Point Margaret Cates Winaton Frank Niernsee Southport Ray Inthers Erie Elizabeth Bagwell Reidsville Robert Rankin Elizabeth Phillips Asheboro David Cooper

Sunday School Recreational Association Meeting Tonight

The Sunday School Recreational Association will hold a meeting for organizers of summer activities at 7 30 this evening at the First Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church

Canada Puts Out $32 Million in Canned Foods in 1934

Canada produced a total of 32.847 million dollars worth of canned foods during 1934, reflecting a strong canning industry output. The figure underscores the year’s agricultural processing activity and market demand.

Canada

April Temperature Extremes Report From High Point

A weather report for April by Chief A. B. Horney shows a 26 degree low as April began and 88 degrees on April 15. Rain totaled 6.07 inches in the first 10 days and 0.27 inches in the last 20 days, with 17 clear, 7 cloudy, and 6 foggy or frosty days including killing frosts on April 4 10? and 20.

A. B. Horney U. S&s O. K Sol

Hoey Opens Governor Campaign In Shelby Speech

Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby announces his Democratic bid for governor with a first public address at the old Efird building 154 56 South Main street at 8 o clock He will speak to the American Business club then address the public Local manager MacRae will handle arrangements Delegations from Greensboro Asheboro Lexington Thomasville and Winston Salem will attend the event

Clyde R. Hoey Shelby Efird South Main Street At & O'Clock Hoey American Business Club da Ce MacRae Thielty John A. MacRae Charlotte South MacRae Greensboro Asheboro Lexington Thomasville Winston-Salem

Harrison Named Campaign Manager for McDonald in High Point

Keith Harrison, seeking state legislative nomination, was chosen campaign manager for Dr. Ralph W. McDonald in High Point. Headquarters will open near Main Street within days as McDonald plans a June campaign stop around June 2 after a cancelled appearance.

Keith Harrison High Point Ralph W. McDonald North Carolina Main Street McDonald

Electrical Contractors Meet to Form Carolinas Association

Electrical contractors from 17 cities gather at the Sheraton hotel for a session led by Hubert M. Pryant to form the Carolinas Association of Electrical Contractors. Preliminary organization work continues with additional meetings across the two states this week.

Sheraton Hotel Carolnas Hubert M. Pryant Carolinas

Guilford Voters Consider School Supplement Tax

Voters in Greensboro and rural Guilford County go to the polls to decide a special school supplement. Polls stay open until 7 10 p m. Proponents favor a 15 cent tax on city property and a 20 cent levy in rural areas.

Greensboro Guilford County Movement For the

Closing Exercises Davidson Schools Now Under Way

Davidson county schools began closing activities with Rev Banks Peeler delivering the final sermon at Midway school on Sunday. Hasty and Reedy Creek schedules run into the coming days with Reedy Creek consolidating events on May 14 and Arcadia and Churchland closing around May 15.

Lexington Davidson County Midway School Banks Peeler Burlington Hasty Reedy Creek Arcadia Churchland

AAA Checks Still Arrive for Davidson Crops

Lexington may 5. The AAA, though defunct, leaves a legacy as Davidson farmers received 127 checks ranging from 25 cents to 40 dollars. Totaling about 600 dollars, with last week’s wheat grower payments around 1200 dollars for 1935 AAA contracts. This batch covers cotton reduction with tobacco curtailment payments due next week.

Lexington AAA Davidson

Half-and-Half House Displayed in Tulsa

Masters painters in Tulsa have taken an old house at Ninth and Elsin streets to partially renovate. One half of each room will be repaired while the other half remains undone to show contrast. Exterior and interior will reflect the half-and-half concept with night spotlights, and the home will be open for inspection for three months.

Tulsa Okla Ninth Elsin Streets

Modernization Credit Plan Extended to 1937

The Modernization Credit Plan under the National Housing Act is extended to April 1, 1937. It previously expired April 1, 1936. A recent congressional amendment enacted the extension for government insurance on private loan modernization for property repair.

Hoyle Again Seeks Legislative Office

Greensboro attorney Thomas C. Hoyle Jr. filed formal candidacy for a Guilford county seat in the state house of representatives. The two term veteran enters the June Democratic primary amid speculation this week about possible future moves toward the speakership.

Greensboro Thomas C. Hoyle, Jr House of Representatives Guilford County House Hoyle

Davidson Democrats Plan Precinct Meetings Saturday

Davidson county Democrats announce precinct meetings at polling places this Saturday to elect precinct committees and delegates for the county convention. The county convention is set for May 16 at 11 a.m. at the courthouse.

Lexington Davidson County P. V. Critecher

Spring Ideal Time to Begin Landscaping

With spring here landscaping the home becomes feasible and may be financed under the FHA Modernization Credit Plan. Eligible improvements include drainage outdoor lighting arbors trellises fencing grading lawns sprinkling systems fountains wading pools and the planting of hardy plants trees and shrubs up to a $2 000 loan limit for insured urban or farm residential property.

Federal Housing Administration

District Legion Meet Secured for High Point Event

The district conference of the American Legion will be held in High Point on June 15. About 600 people from Guilford Alamance Person Richmond and Yancey counties are expected. A full program includes business sessions and other events, with committee appointments to follow at a supper meeting on East Commerce Street.

the American Legion High Point James E. Lyon Andrew Jackson Post No. 47 Fve Cuilford Alamance Person Richmond Yancey Lyon Goverman Legion Post East Commerce Street

Graham to Speak Over Radio Friday in North Carolina

In Raleigh on May 6 1934 Sandy Graham Democratic governor candidate will address North Carolina on a statewide radio network Friday night from 8 to 830. He will emphasize sales tax relief and large tax cuts on farms and homes from local school support tax removal while contrasting opponents records.

Raleigh Sandy Graham North Carolina Graham

Docket Asheboro Man For Driving Without N C Permit

Police blotter shows Asheboro man with bond set at fifty instead of 50, using numerals. The entry raises questions over clerical accuracy in the docket and reflects the role of police in maintaining order beyond keeping records.

Asheboro N. C

Ramblin Report on Legion Plans and Clover Find

Andrew Jackson Post American Legion schedules a monthly supper at 7 80 on East Commerce Street with key meetings this year. June discussions will cover several important items. A seven leaf clover found on Coggins lot by John Hinshaw was reported in The Enterprise, noting rare clovers and a recent large find.

Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Legion H Commerce Street C. L. Coggins Jones Street John Hinshaw Enterprise Coggins

Seventy Cents Given to G Tornado Relief Fund

A Ray School creole donated seventy cents toward the tornado relief fund today, adding to community efforts.

Ray School

Firemen Fight Apartment Blaze on Will Street

Firemen from company two responded yesterday to 300 Will Street apartment where a small blaze started by a defective oil stove. Damage was negligible and residents unharmed.

Will Street

Unclear docket entry notes missing estate drive unit

A fragmentary docket item mentions Phipps Knox, age 24, with an estate drive unit not found. The record shows bond entry details but lacks indication of a monetary amount or intended recipient.

Phipps Knox

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