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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1938

Page

2

Henry L. Andrews Claimed By Death

Henry L. Andrews 58 died at his sister’s home near Springfield Avenue about 11:20 Thursday night. Born March 28 1880 in Davidson County he had declined health for years and lived in High Point the last two years. Survived by wife Josie Peck Pierce Andrews two sons Hershel Orville and five daughters Violet Glass Bessie Livengood Ollie Mae Anabelle Ora Lee all of Greensboro three brothers C W Andrews Lee Andrews Everett Andrews Pearlie Andrews Haywoes Andrews three sisters R J Pierce P Clinard and T T Redding. Funeral at Liberty Baptist Church seven miles south of Thomasville with service at 2 pm. Interment in church cemetery.

Henry L. Andrews R. J. Pierce Springfield Avenue A. E Fostine Easter Andrews Davidson County High Point Pleasant Garden The Baptist Church Josie Peck Pierce Andrews Hershel Orville Andrews Violet Glass Bessie Livengood Ollie Mae Anabelle Ora Lee Andrews Greensboro C. W. Andrews el Paso Texas Lee Andrews Florence S. C Everett Andrews Asheboro Pearlie Andrews Denton Haywoes Andrews Carthage P. ©. Clinard Thomasville T. T. Redding Trinity Koonce Liberty Baptist Church Church

Local Weather Summary for Carolinas and Atlantic Coast

Official weather bureau records show yesterday’s high 89 and low 57 in major cotton growing areas. Generally fair conditions persist in North and South Carolina with warm temperatures Tonight and Saturday. Coastal zones Hatteras to Jacksonville expect light to moderate southwest winds and fair weather while Sandy Hook to Hatteras anticipates showers as winds shift from southwest to northwest and overcast skies.

North South Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook

Movement for Support of Junior Legion Band

A High Point effort will soon enlist community support for the 75 piece Junior American Legion band. Chamber of Commerce secretary Frank J. Sizemore reported to local legion members and band riders in the county building that he was highly pleased with the boys progress and work.

High Point American Legion Frank J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Legion Post Sizemore

Roosevelt Asks Conservation of Phosphates and More Funds

President Roosevelt requests conservation measures for phosphates and seeks extensive supplemental appropriations. The package includes 5 cent appraisal of about 6.5 million bales of 1937 cotton, $415,000 for the railroad retirement board, $400,000 for Army Reserve enlistments, and additional totals for judgments, Gettysburg celebration, congressional printing, and Civil Service costs.

Treasury Department Goodloe Railroad Retirement Board Daniel W. Bell Roosevelt Army Reserve Speaker Bankhead Alao Court of Claims Federal District Course Gettysburg Government Printing Office Civil Service Commission

Joe Raper Speaks At Lions Meeting

High Point Lions club met at the Elwood hotel with Joe Raper, teacher at Mer’s Bible class, speaking on America a Smart Country. He contrasted Pilgrim settlers with bolder populations and tied lessons to World War II service. Clyde Connor led the program. nominations for June officers were presented. Loyd Flythe and George Covington won attendance awards. Henry Fields of Field Motors joined as a new member.

High Point Lions Club Elwood Hotel Joe Raper South Main Street Glenn R. Ward George L. Rankin Loyd Flythe George Covington Henry Fields Field Motors of High Point

Kiwanis Speaker Stresses Civic Service at High Point

Dr. C. W. Armstrong of Salisbury, lieutenant governor for the Kiwanis district, addressed the High Point Kiwanis luncheon at the Elwood hotel. He outlined district efforts and urged clubs to expand civic work including syphilis and highway safety campaigns, diphtheria prevention, and programs for underprivileged children. Rev J. Clay Madison presented the speaker, with EB, M. Dudley as program chairman.

C. W. Armstrong Salisbury Kiwanis Clubs High Point Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel J. Clay Madison Eb, M. Dudley

Champion boxing crowns 18 at Akron event

Yesterday's cartoon ice 1 ar champion referee notes 18 Silver Grove amateurs crowned at Elizabeth Park Recreation Center Akron Ohio on March 25 1988. Event drew over 1 000 fans and featured 48 bouts all refereed by Chic Maglione who logged continuous ring service from 6 80 p m to 12 30 a m.

Silver Grove Elizabeth Park Recreation Center Akron Ohio Chic Maglione

Furniture Manufacturers End Sessions at Sedgefield

The National Retail Dry Goods Association and National Association of Furniture Manufacturers patched to modify views on labor and taxes. T. Austin Finch of Thomasville led the legislative report urging amendments to the National Labor Relations Act. Taxes for 1937 were reported up 46.4 percent from 1936 with more increases likely in 1938. Approximately 100 attendees from several states discussed limiting markets to two per year and the assembly heard a film, Men and Trees, after a dinner. Production and Cost division met next with P. D. Hassler of Thomasville serving as chairman, continuing through tomorrow morning.

Senor Edward R. Burke Nebrasa J. T. Ryan National Retail Furniture Association North South Carolina Virginia Georgia Tennessee Kentucky P. D. Hassler Thomasville

Il Duce Moves Next In Peace Efforts Amid War Talks

France seeks a formula to check Italian aid in Spain and win British support. Britain may distance from France if Mansi no li refuses a friendship pact based on withdrawal of volunteers. Rumors claim Germany uses Rome Berlin axis to keep France tied to the Mediterranean while allowing Nazi expansion elsewhere.

France Britain Russia Mansolini Spain Barcelona the International Germany Europe Rome-Berlin Mediterranean Czechoslovakia Mussolini Franco

Japs Claim Flight Over Japan Disputed by Chinese Officials

Chinese officials dismissed reports of Japanese airflight over Japan as a dream and a childish story aimed at diverting attention from Sukchow. American observers in Kobe Osaka and Fukuoka reported calm while Japanese spokesmen ridiculed the Chinese announcement. The mission allegedly launched near midnight and returned to Hankow by late morning.

Japan Kobe Osaka Fukuoka Shanghai Chiang Kai- Shek China Suchow Hankow

Deaths State: John B. Latham 74 dies near Seagrove

John B. Latham, 74, died at his home four miles south of Seagrove at 1 o'clock today after a period of illness. Survived by widow, six daughters and two sons. Daughters: Mrs. EB. Allen of Carthage, Mrs. W. H. McNell of Steed, Mrs. D. L. McNell of Steed, Mrs. Linda Saunders of Sea Grove, Mrs. Clarence Reader of Sea Grove, Mrs. W. F. Luck of Steed. Sons: W. K. Latham of Steed, Arthur Latham of Sea Grove. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Union Grove Baptist Church near Sea Grove with Rev. John Kidd officiating.

John E. Latham Asheboro John B. Latham Seagrove EB. B. Allen Carthage W. H. McNell Steed D. L. McNell Linda Saunders Sea Grove Clarence Reader W. F. Luck W. K. Latham Arthur Latham Union Grove Baptist Church John Kidd

Kirkman Urges Thomasville HS Grads To Be Curious

Thomasville High School graduates were urged by Kirkman to stay curious. Prize watches were awarded to the oldest boy in each class who completed the year and passed at least four subjects. Freshman Frank Newsome, sophomore Odell Henley, junior Marvin Atkins, and senior Raymond Jenkins received watches. Hobart Lee Perdue won the best all round student prize. Diplomas were presented by Charles F. Lamb, chairman of the school board.

Raymond Jenkins RR. L. Pope Hobart Lee Perdue Charles F. Lamb Thomasville School Board

Watkins Granger Nuptials Noted In Mt Gilead and High Point

Miss Hattie Watkins of Mt Gilead married John Granger of High Point on April 28 in a ceremony at First Baptist Church. Rev F R Mason officiated. Mrs Granger is daughter of Edward and alkins of Mt Gilead. Mr Granger is nephew of Carrie Harris of Bynum street and a Royal Kings quartet member. They will live at 214 Hobson Street. Emmanuel revival at Emmanuel Baptist Church closes tonight led by Rev J Kendall after a week of progress.

Watkins-Granger Hattie Watkins Mt. Gilead John Granger High Point F. R. Mason First Baptist Church Granger Edward Alkins Mr. Gilead Mr. Granger Carrie Harris Bynum Street Royal Kings Quartet Hobson Street Emmanuel Emmanuel Baptist Church J. Kendall

Mrs Mamie Payne Ill at Home and Pittsburgh Visit Return

Friends of Mrs Mamie Payne regret to learn she is quite ill at her home 1302 Rivett Drive. Mrs Mamie Roger Brower has returned to the city after six months in Pittsburgh where she traveled with Bob Lytle and his orchestra as a mate to Miss Nancy Hines, sister of Earl Hines.

Mamie Payne Rivett Drive Mamie Roger Brower Pittsburgh

Fairview School News Education Day May 22 Program

Australia Mason visits the city as Fairview Elementary hosts its annual education day on Sunday May 22 at 3 o clock in the school auditorium. Dr Flemmie P Kittrell dean of women Bennett College Greensboro will deliver the address. Music by the toy orchestra junior and senior choral clubs and area choruses. Afterward classrooms open for public inspection with suggested questions for visitors.

Fairview Fairview Elementary School Flemmie P. Kittrell Bennett College Greensboro Illiam Penn High School

Food and Plow Show at May 24 PTA Meeting

The Parent Teacher Association hosts its annual food and flower show Tuesday night May 24 at o o clock in the school. All interested in entering the show must register with Flowers W H Saunders Food Mrs Eula Amaker Fine and Industrial Arts Miss A J L Jones and Misa M Robinson.

Parent-Teacher Association W. H. Saunders Eula Amaker A. Jl, Jones Misa M Robinson

Death of Mrs Cassie J Smith Near Kernersville

Mrs Cassie J Smith of near Kernersville died at home Thursday afternoon at 12 30 aged 67. She was wife of Joe Han Smith and survived by son Tarzie Smith route one and daughter Mrs John Garrison of Pinehurst, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from Abbott's Creek Baptist Church with Bilder J A Fatt in charge. Burial in church cemetery.

the Enterprise IRS Cassie J. Smith Kernersville Joe Han Smith Tarzie Smith Route One John Garrison Pinehurst Abbott's Creek Baptist Church Bilder J. A. Fatt

WPA relief program faces surge as funds strain

Harry L. Hopkins warned of an imminent relief crisis with WPA rolls rising toward 3 million in big cities as job losses mount. About 800,000 unemployment insurance recipients could seek WPA aid when benefits end, while social security paid 105 million in four months. A relief bill contemplates 1.25 billion for WPA funding July to February.

Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins Chicago Cleveland Social Security Board WPA

Feel the Season in Outdoor Snapshots

John van Guilder advises photographers to stage seasonal feeling in outdoor pictures. Use backgrounds and details that reflect the time of year, such as blossoms in spring, blue skies with clouds in summer, withering leaves in autumn, and snow or bare branches in winter, to convey the season clearly.

Anti-Sour Puss Group Forms To Fight Mood Blues

Three Pittsburgh men launched the Anti-Sour Puss Organization after a February luncheon to lift spirits during hard times. They distribute 60,000 posters urging people to laugh off gloom and spread the slogan that more joy is needed.

NEA Service Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Anesamen Pittenburgh Hotel Henry Buerger Will G Harry Smith Buerger Golde Smith

Public Service Commission questions street car conductors

Miss Normal Ke League asked the Maryland Public Service Commission about the usual procedure when a street car conductor cannot make change for a ten dollar bill and asks a rider to get off. The commission did not know and sent the complaint to the street car company requesting suggestions. Miss League said she would not have objected but it was raining.

Baltimore, Md Norman KE. League The Public Service Commission Miss League

Grasshopper menace ends after doctor removes pest

In St Edward Nebraska Peter Zalazny sought medical help for a grasshopper ear problem. A doctor removed a grasshopper from his ear ending the nuisance.

Edward Neb Peter Zalazney

Theft at Hannibal Home Lands Small Loot

Hannibal Missouri report states a thief broke into the home of William Love Jr taking only an apple pie worth three fourths of a pie as the loot. The incident highlights a curious minor burglary with a single edible target.

Hannibal, Mo William Love, Jr

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