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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1931

Page

8

Three People Injured In Automobile Accident Here

Sidney Lockrim six year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Lockrim was inured along with Claude Ellington and Mona Harville in a main avenue crash. Harville swerved to avoid a child and struck a telephone pole demolishing the car front end. all three were taken to High Point hospital with serious injuries including a broken jaw and possible loss of an eye for the boy.

Sidney Lockrim Joe Lockrim Lidsay Street Mona Harville West Bay Street Claude Ellington Ellington Miss Harville

Nervous Woman Credits Cardui In Recovery

Mrs P L Reynolds of Spartanburg South Carolina recalls severe nerves and crying spells. She says after using Cardui she slept better and felt markedly improved, continuing the tonic afterward.

Regular Meeting Notice for Numa F. Reid Lodge 344

A regular meeting of Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A F A M is announced for Monday night at 7 30. All members are urged to attend and visiting Master Mascots are cordially invited to attend.

Numa F. Reid Lodge No A. F A. M

Death of 6-year-old Clayton Proctor in Jamestown

Clayton Monroe Proctor six year old son of Mr and Mrs C R Proctor of Jamestown died at a local hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his parents one brother Coy his grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Leonard of High Point and Mrs Mary Proctor of Jamestown. Funeral services were held at 2 pm from Mitchells Grove Methodist Protestant church with interment in the church cemetery. Ministers Rev J Kennedy and Rev FE W Jones presided.

Clayton Monroe Proctor C. R. Proctor Jamestown Coy J. B. Leonard High Point Mary Proctor Mitchell's Grove Methodist Protestant Church J. ©. Kennedy Jamestown M. E FE. W. Jones Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church

Hinshaw Addresses Trinity Seniors on Higher Learning

Professor C R Hinshaw head of education at High Point college spoke to Trinity High School seniors at Trinity Methodist church on education and pursuing college study. A local college student musical program followed including Margaret Opal Neese singing and Norman Dement with Alma Andrews on violin.

C. R. Hinshaw Department of Education High Point College Trinity High School Trinity Methodist Church Hinshaw Margaret Opal Neese Norman Dement Misa Alma Andrews

Invention of Playing Cards Traced to Asia and China

Nations claim credit for playing cards though historians now widely believe the cards originated in Asia, most likely China. The phrase devil's picture-books reflects seventeenth century Puritan view.

Asia China

Mother and Baby Seek Home for Care and Support

Mrs. W. Hammond, secretary of the board of public welfare, appealed today for a host home for a mother and her six month old baby. She praised the mother as an excellent housekeeper who can aid a family needing someone to manage a home. The baby appeared bright eyed and cheerful.

W. ©. Hammond Board of Public Welfare

Milledge Bargie Charged In Child Assault Case

Milledge Bargie a 60 year old Negro janitor at a local apartment house was bound over to Guilford superior court on a $2300 bond after a preliminary hearing in High Point municipal court. Witnesses testified including Julius Stack the five year old girl’s mother Mrs Garrett and R W Gillespie. The alleged assault occurred behind an abandoned factory building when Bargie took the girl to pick flowers as Stack claimed he saw them from a second story window. The girl suffered leg pain the next day and was carried to breakfast.

Milledge Bargie Guilford Superior Court Lewis FB. Teaguy High Point Municipal Court Greensboro Julius Stack Mangum Avenue J. F. Garrett Hamilton Street R. W. Gillespie Briggs Avenue Garrett Gillepsie

Major John Broadfoot Historian and Army Leader Passes

Major John Broadfoot 71 historian and former head of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry is noted in Asheville obituaries. He served in local militia leadership and is remembered for his long public service and preservation work.

Asheville John Broadfoot Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry

Two Sunday Night Fires Cause $10,000 Loss

Fires in the Industrial and business districts caused about 10000 in damage. The Simonson Veneer company warehouse fire at 10 30 last night damaged veneer stock and building while Moore s Book store and Joanne Ladies Shop suffered further losses. A separate early morning blaze involved a Studebaker car owned by J N McCreary on South Main Street.

Feet Ae Fee of Simonsonr Veneer Company Tomlinson West Russell Streets Otter Joanne Ladies Moore’s Book North Main West Washington Streets Studebaker J. N. McCreary South Main Street Carolina Veneer Company C. F. Blake Russell W. A. Jrimes Williamson Veneer Company Baltimore R. L. Leflin Moore’s

Six Hurt In Crash Near Randleman Involving NC college freshmen

Six people, including three NC College freshmen, were injured when a Ford coach driven by Reid Hix and a Reo sedan driven by J. R. Smith collided at the intersection of highways 70 and 61, twelve miles north of the city. All injured were treated at Clinic hospital in Greensboro.

J. R. Smith Winston-Salem Reid Hix Asheboro North Carolina College Elizabeth Feimster Salisbury Rebecca Owens Star Candace Street Glendon Bill Wood Homer Beck Clinic Greensboro D. R. Wolff Billy Wood Wood

Correction issued for Highland Adams Millis league score

A morning paper corrects a mistake in Saturdays Highland Adams Millis Industrial League score. Highland was the loser 10 to 3, not the winner, and the box scores were swapped due to missing team names and unfamiliarity with players.

Highland-Adams-Millis Industrial League Highland Adams- Millis

World libraries with more than a million volumes

A statement notes that at least five libraries globally hold over one million volumes. It underscores the scale of major national and urban library systems and signals a comparative glance at large research collections worldwide.

Carter Murder Case Set for Monday Preliminary Hearing

John T. Carter charged with murder in the April 11 slaying of Pat Murphy will have a preliminary hearing in High Point municipal court next Monday after a brief continuance. Witnesses subpoenaed include police officers neighbors of Carter’s father in law and 16 year old Vernon Claywell who aided the wounded man.

John T. Carter Pat” Murphy High Point Municipal Court Lewis E. Teague Williams and Nash Carter West Farriss Avenue Vernon Claywell Mechanicsville Winston-Salem

Rev T J Glenn Pioneer Tobacconist and Pastor Dies

Stoneville report notes the death of the Rev. T. J. Glenn 73 longtime Rose Bud Christian church pastor in Stokes County after a career as a pioneer tobacconist.

Stoneville T. J. Glenn Pioneer Rosebud Christian Church Stokes County

Ferguson 78 Retired Farmer Survived by 91 Descendants

James William Ferguson, 78, a Clover, South Carolina retiree, is reported as survived by 91 lineal descendants. Further obituary details are incomplete in the scanned clipping.

Clover James William Ferguson

Wreck injures Mrs. D. M. Smith near city while trip to High Point

Mrs. D. M. Smith of 1700 Long Street suffered a broken rib and minor injuries when her Whippet sedan collided with a Nash driven by F. L. Hamlet of Salisbury. The cars overturned and tumbled 15 feet down an embankment near Willis Park on New Highway 10. Hamlet was detained for questioning but released after giving his information and aid.

Long Street Here New Highway 10 Willis Park Guilford General Hospital

Correction notice on Lace Top hosiery price

The Enterprise corrects an error in yesterday's advertisement for Moffitts 217 North Main Street. Lace Top hosiery price should read $1.95, not $1 or $1.50 as previously quoted.

Moffitts North Main Street

Sugar Presence in Sap Across Hundreds of Plants

Sugar occurs in the sap of nearly 200 plants and trees, showing wide distribution of natural sweetness. This fact highlights plant physiology and carbohydrate transport across diverse species.

Night of Misery Ends for Greensboro Woman with Natex

Estelle Simmons of Greensboro describes severe indigestion gas and neuritis before starting Natex. After a short course she reports relief from indigestion and gas, improved nerves, disappearance of neuritis pains, and normal bowels, praising Natex and recommending it to others. The Natex representative is at Main Drug Co., 105 S Main Street, daily to explain benefits.

Natex Main Drug Co Main Street

Councils Meet Tonight Over City Tax Delinquency Plans

A joint meeting of the old and new city councils at City Hall tonight at eight will discuss delinquent 1930 city taxes and whether to sell property or defer collection. The new council assumes full control tomorrow night and officials say a 30 day or longer deferral is likely. Daily receipts may cover current expenses if taxes are not pressured now. Tennessee horticulturists advocate cabbage yield improvements on reduced acreage for higher profits.

Thera Ramaine

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. L. Reynolds W. Main St Spartanburg Carduil Master Masons G. ©. Howard Hedgecock Roofing Co Matton Drug W. M. Tucker Clayton Proctor Trinity Elwood Cafe East High Street Elwood Hotel Star Welding & Repair CO East Russell St National Market CO Superior Court Grove Greensboro Reed J. E. Black Cable 8&T Joanne Moore Randleman Joe Datliels Whittier Street Ed Brown Ydol Street George Chambers Tate Street Bob White T. Powell Franklin Street Bill Massey Walt Trivett Bolscombh Smith G. D. Haney Kelly Street Charlie Shufford Garland Withers Mary McDowell Asbury Hemphill John Welborn Broad Street Lonnie Robbins John Wilson Jack Redman Roy Brady Connor Street Bob Lawrence Grace Williams West Broad Clyde Farley College Street Oman D. M. Smith Estelle Simmons N. C Mann Drug Company Wilson Motor Company Tennessee High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Commercial National Bank Vo. A. Jd Idol Vice-Pres Treas Co. H. Elias, Sec'y Schulte United
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