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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
10
John Harris a 24 year old man recently acquitted of murder in March appeals a one year sentence for carrying a concealed weapon. The pistol was ordered destroyed. The case arose after Harris shot Ware at Ware's Hilltop Avenue home. Harris claimed self defense.
The Central District Christian Endeavor officers met at Miss Ida Guyer’s home to finalize plans for the State C E Rally to be held June 12 to 15. Dr F W Paschal of Burlington district president presided and outlined delegates’ duties and district work. Flying Squadrons will boost the state convention led by Luther Medlin and featuring keynote speaker Dr Lawrence Little. Rev E L Ballard will direct convention music and morning discussion periods.
The jury was stricken and bond reduced to 500 with remand to High Point municipal court. Harris and his son in law signed the bond for June 19, while the sentence, one of the feat ever given for a similar charge, is half the maximum. The Superior court may sustain alter or shorten but cannot exceed two years.
A California scientist says flares erupt from the sun at 20 000 miles per minute and can extend as high as 500 000 miles above the surface, highlighting dramatic solar activity.
David Goldstein of Boston will speak on The Credentials of Christianity at an open air gathering tonight at 7 45 p.m. on North Main street city lot. Theodore H. Dorsey of Baltimore will chair the event with St Edward's church arranging the reception.
A fire of undetermined origin damaged the three story residence of H H Culler at 321 South Hamilton street early this morning. The blaze was found about 1 05 and fire crews 1 2 6 and the aerial truck responded. Firemen said the flames spread from the basement upward but were controlled quickly.
Announcement for a joint meeting of the Local VFW Post and Auxiliary at the city hall courtroom Wednesday night. Discussion of final encampment details for the state department to be held next month. Housing contacts urged to supply rooms for delegates, directed to C Herbert Cox.
G W Hardy claimed the mule originally belonged to him after a hearing on a claim and delivery case. He said he sold the animal to Will Haynes and Haynes owed $15 as a down payment, which Hardy says was not paid. The court ruled against Hardy and Haynes retained the mule.
Austin Gordon 51 known as Doc, a semi recluse on Bridges Street extension, attends North Park Baptist Church for the first time in 25 years. He praises Rev. O F Barnes sermon, says modern religion is as good as old, and notes salvation can be found in his backyard. He plants, gardens, and lives alone with an uncle as his only relative.
Sears World’s Fair pavilion nears completion at the Century of Progress in Chicago with interiors nearly finished. Manager W J Bach says gates open when star Arcturus signals and invites High Point and surrounding county residents to register at the official exposition registration hub. The site offers baggage check, notes for friends, rest areas, phone service, information, a restaurant, and lounge space for guests.
Letter from C Edgar Goyette of Organized Charities Tucson lauds Dr J C Riggins for joining Comstock hospital with daily visits and chest disease arthritis focus He works at Southern Pacific sanitarium Tucson and trained at UNC Jefferson Columbia He strengthens service at Comstock hospital with expert care for patients in the community.
The article counts 64 nations and classifies 21 as independent mainly by courtesy, 17 as militarily important, and seven as world powers, outlining a hierarchy of global influence.
Dr Herbert Yeuell of Washington D C renowned for Passion Play study presents a lecture and picture interpretation at Springfield Friends church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. More than 200 pictures, captured in Oberammergau and rehearsals, illustrate Christ life without theatrical atmosphere. Yeuell previously spoke at local churches and returns with a silver offering collected.
Invitations go to Methodist Protestant friends statewide for an all day homecoming at the Children’s Home to mark the silver wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Arminius Gray Dixon. John C. Broomfield will give the address, with Richard L. Shipley also speaking. a 10:30 a.m. hour service closes with a picnic dinner on the grounds.
Sheraton hotel stockholders are invited to a goodwill dinner hosted by H. A. Crane, the hotel manager, at 6 30 p.m. Friday on the hotel premises.
The Third Ward Betterment club will meet at 7 30 tonight at 1800 King Street with all members urged to attend. Those who wish to join are welcome and ladies are especially asked to be present.
E. IT. Mungo of Greensboro fell from a moving car at the Main and English streets intersection when the door opened unexpectedly. Driver C. Smith of Hendrix Furniture Company rushed him to Burrus Memorial Hospital where doctors found a broken arm. He returned home after treatment.
A potato shaped like a hogs head was placed on display in The Enterprise window by Charlies Dobson of Randie man. The vegetable features a snout ears and eyes and draws curious locals to the shop window.
In early rail travel engineers met on a single track and argued who should proceed. A midway post was built between stations and the first engine to reach it moved forward while the other backed up, establishing a primitive passing rule.
Mayor Grayson proclaims Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day in High Point urging all citizens to wear the American Legion and Auxiliary poppy in memory of World War dead. The proclamation recalls the offerings and sacrifices of local servicemen and calls for patriotic remembrance in peace time.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen America's first woman minister landed in Copenhagen from the Scan states today to assume her post amid cordial greetings from officials and crowd gathered at the dock in Copenhagen Denmark on May 23
A campaign to enroll 400 Supporting Friends of the Boy Scout movement began with a hearty breakfast at the Sheraton hotel. More than 80 local civic group members joined the canvas to mobilize public support and participation in the drive.
Today at the Community Exchange in North Wrenn street several residents registered seeking room and board in exchange for music lessons and services. The meeting featured a campaign push led by J Ed Millis and Liston C Pope with fundraising to date over a thousand dollars toward a 2000 goal and a total budget of 5063.
In Greensboro on May 23 a petition for involuntary bankruptcy was entered against Mutual Investment Company of High Point. Beeson Hardware, High Point Savings and Trust, and John D. Biggs as receiver claim debts totaling about 392 000 with the company allegedly insolvent and having committed an act of bankruptcy January 30 by allowing a default judgment of 6500 to Mrs Bette Gorbit.
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