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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1939
Page
2
The High Point College Band will perform tomorrow at the Burlington High School Auditorium during the regular assembly hour as part of Burlington school's National Music Week observance.
John Griffin led Asheboro to a 14 to 8 Inter-City league victory over Hemp's Robins with a home run, a double, and two singles in five trips. Newman and Bottoms contributed key hits as McCrary’s bats exploded early, while Lefty Davis and McIntyre shut down Hemp’s offense.
Kernersville May 10 final exercises of the commencement program will be held in the school auditorium this evening at eight o'clock. Earlier events included seventh grade graduation Monday and senior class class night last night at eight o'clock.
The Rev C R Cody pastor of St Matthews Episcopal Darlington S C dies after long illness in Morganton hospital. Funeral to be held in Hendersonville tomorrow for the longtime church leader.
Mrs. Phronia Burleson, 86, died near Albemarle yesterday and was buried today after a service at her son Homer Burleson’s home. She left eight children, a brother, about 83 grandchildren, more than 100 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, with about 200 relatives noted.
President Pope notes North Carolina banks increased assets from 451.6 million to 488.1 million in 1938. Bank resources hit a March record of 476.0 million. He cites healthy industry, rising earnings in early 1938, and urges tax relief and balanced budgets. Pope calls for repeal of the postal savings law and notes FHA RFC loans with banks as satisfactory. He highlights growing industry capacity employment and wages.
Sanitary Inspector W A Davis released cafe ratings in Thomasville on May 10. Listed scores include Gibson's Ice Cream Parlor 90.5, B and F Cafe 95.5, Thomasville Diner 90, Peace's Cafe 88, and Southside Cafe 74.5 among others. Also notes discuss upcoming athletic trophy events in San Juan Puerto Rico and a national tourney in Wichita Kansas.
Calvary Baptist Church hosts the Tom Thumb Wedding playlet by Southside Community Center preschoolers directed by Arneta Burns and Annie Graves. Admission is free with a silver offering collected. The event fits the newspaper’s community life coverage and honors local figures.
Fair tonight and Thursday with cooler readings in the northeast. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville light to moderate and southwest at times. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds shift to fresh to strong northwest Thursday with fair conditions tonight and Thursday.
Rotary delegates converge for an informal breakfast and theatre singing session followed by a district governor nomination session. Dr. Harold D. Myers and Karl Miller address attendees, with Rev. Dave A. Clarke leading a memorial. Group discussions, a Clemson College talk, and a Governor’s Ball feature music by Johnny Long.
Trophy Council of Jr C U A M of the city will hold a meeting in the council hall over the Princess Cafe tomorrow night at 7 30. After the regular meeting the members will be entertained by Prof. Arthur Bates and his Fun Makers.
York Rite Mason Julius Stearns of Monroe was elevated yesterday to grand master of the grand council of Royal and Select Masters in Durham. The body voted to hold the 1940 meeting in Charlotte.
An advertisement touts Dr. H Will Elders Three-Fold Prescriptions as a remedy for infertility and childlessness. It claims women across the coast to coast can now obtain the treatment through leading druggists and Mann Drug Stores, with a $1.50 price for the complete course.
In Guilford County North Carolina James Williams sues Leola Williams for absolute divorce on grounds of more than two years separation. Defendant must appear May 20 1939 before the Municipal Court Clerk in High Point to answer or demur. Issued April 19 1939 by C E Reitzel Assistant Clerk. Gold McAnally Gold Attorneys.
A large crowd attended the Cloverdale Parent Teacher Association meeting to enjoy the Cloverdale orchestra under Virginia Frank, the fifth grade chorus directed by Ruth Modlin, the Cloverdale band led by Fred Kimball, and a third grade rhythm band led by Leonard Sheaf. The group voted to expand music instruments for next year and elected Mrs. R. S. Cox as president replacing Mrs. R. L. Briley, with Mrs. Paul Wrenn retiring. Other officers for next year include Mrs. H. O. Hayworth vice president, Mrs. Charlene Carter treasurer, and Mrs. H. T. Clement secretary.
Police logs show 16 calls by noon from residents complaining about loud barking and dogs at large. Dogs trampled spring gardens while residents seek warrants against owners to curb the issue.
David Sauls of 616 South Main Street was arrested by plain clothes officers on a breaking and entering charge. He allegedly entered J. F. Southerland’s apartment on May 3 and stole clothing including a suit, five pairs of socks, shoes and a fountain pen. He remains jailed on a $750 appearance bond.
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