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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1931
Page
5
City officials may appoint heads of several departments this week as the council considers organization changes. About 180 formal applications were filed with City Manager E M Knox, with many more expected, including for patrolman, jailor, desk sergeant, and other city posts.
James O. Southern, a middle aged tenant farmer from Deep River, was killed on the Deep River road when struck by a car driven by Irvin Guyer. Southern died at Guilford General Hospital ten minutes after arrival from a fractured skull and broken leg. Surviving are a wife and five children. Funeral arrangements pending.
J Elwood Cox head of the Hoover for President club declares strong support for Herbert Hoover in 1932 after a survey by John Gibbs. Cox, a longtime Hoover man, predicts Hoover will win by a larger margin than in 1928 and says he will vote for Hoover.
The city ended its winter relief program after paying final checks to 125 workmen and 50 truck operators, leaving 275 on the payroll at its peak. A deficiency appropriation of 64,900 funded street surfacing and public building painting while the maintenance street crew continues. The Hedgecock gravel pit, bought for 2400, will supply gravel for decades.
The editor notes Mr Knox reports that former Mayor C A York and the councilmen praised street improvements carried out with unemployed labor. They said the city got value for money and that lasting benefits came from providing work to men who would otherwise be jobless.
Saint Marys Episcopal church Troop 7 won first honors at the Boy Scout jamboree with 325 scouts from 16 troops in the Uwharrie Council. Four new records were set in inspection knot tying signaling and first aid events. Troops 32 of Lexington and 31 of Lexington also earned cups for second and third.
The Cedar Street church of the Living God opens a two week revival series tonight led by pastor Rev. W. R. Stacy with evangelist Rev. I. C. Smith assisting.
Night schools and cooking classes sponsor a supper at 6 30 pm in the Highland M E Church to close the 1931 spring term. Luther Hodges will deliver the main address. Mrs Susan Burnell and city officials will attend. An exhibit of night school work follows at 7 30 pm with prize awards and over 100 certificates for graduating pupils.
May permits issued by Huntley-White-Jackson Co. total under 10 000 with two hosiery mill plants on English Street costing 3500 and 1500. A G W King plans a 2000 dwelling on Tabor Street and Rev T H Willey a 500 tabernacle on Willowbrook. Other eight permits include a 15 hot dog stand and 500 dwelling for a colored family.
The Reformed Church of North Carolina will hold a Classis meeting at Brick Church in Guilford County from May 21 to 24 to mark the centennial of the Classis of North Carolina. Dr. W. T. Whitsett will deliver an historical address at 11 A M on Friday detailing early settlements of multiple denominations. Visitors from the Potomac Synod are expected.
Captain W. H. Long Bill Martin Jeff Horney and Raymon Horn hosted a fish dinner for members of Number Two fire station and guests after returning from High Rock with 40 pounds of fish. they said lake fishing is unusually good this season despite crowded banks by may or early reports.
The North Carolina Merchants Association holds its annual meeting at the King Cotton hotel Greensboro starting tomorrow at 10 in the morning and continuing through Tuesday afternoon. Noted speakers include United States Senator Josiah W Bailey of Raleigh and Dr J T Burrus of High Point. The program features addresses on advertising, merchandising, and the merchant’s relation to the community, plus social events such as a banquet and dances and a delegates barbecue at Jefferson Country club Tuesday at 6:30.
North Carolina hotel managers gathered at the Sheraton for the Southern Hotel association quarterly meeting. Dr. A. B. Conrad delivered the principal after dinner remarks, with humor and spiritual songs entertaining guests. The group planned next meetings in Burlington and Charleston with about 50 attendees.
Central Friends church observes World Good Will Day with morning worship at 11 led by Tom A. Sykes who speaks on A Message of Good Will for the Whole World. A duet from Eva G Campbell and Norman Fidler. evening reflections follow.
Wilmington May 16. Will Dew was killed when his car failed to navigate a curve on route thirty near Scott's Hill. He died at the scene, the victim of a single vehicle accident investigated locally.
Houck and Company announces a Roanoke Virginia branch with full services in both Roanoke and High Point. The move follows a surge in Virginia business especially in furniture and other industries and current duty as ad agency for Norfolk and Western Railway Company. The Roanoke office sits in the Colonial American National Bank Building with staff chosen for handling large accounts.
The First Methodist Protestant church observes regular worship with Rev. R I Farmer presiding at both services while at the Washington convention. Morning sermon titles include The Immortality of influence and Fulfilling the Law of Christ. Florence Nightingale day observed with nurses and doctors invited. Prof E B Stimson to play.
Nearly a thousand people visited the new Koonce Funeral Home at 414 South Main during its formal opening held Friday and Saturday. A. J. Koonce, directing the business, announced the event and noted his 11 years in the local undertaking field.
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants meet at Sedgefield Thursday through Saturday. About 60 members attend with business sessions, golf, a banquet, tea for ladies, trap shooting, and social events. Officers include NC Hutchinson and Parham. VA Rennie Sheffield and Stewart.
Heirs of Andy B Styles sue in federal court for unpaid compensation on a $10000 World War I war risk insurance policy. The claim amount is $4250. Plaintiffs include Robert L Styles Harrison Styles John P Styles and James W Styles Emma Styles all of North Carolina. Policy paid to Styles widow until her death in 1923 and to heirs after. Payments stopped June 16 1927 prompting the suit.
G F Wilson and A P Brown acquired the Edwards Hiatt Motor Company stock and will run the business from 900 North Main Street. The Ford Lincoln agency, organized in 1929, moved to Thomasville then to this city six months later. M B Hiatt remains manager and secretary treasurer for the new owners. Transfer of ownership is effective immediately.
A stray eight week old pig escaped its owner’s car near the Elwood hotel on East High street and staged a greased pig contest in a busy section. The pig dashed through Main street traffic, evaded handlers, and finally was captured by a boy who fell on the pig to end the chase as spectators watched in amusement.
In Greensboro on May 16 a jury in superior court found Albert C. Coltrane guilty of abandonment after a short deliberation. Trial occurred over two days with testimony taken yesterday and arguments by counsel today before Judge Thomas J. Shaw.
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