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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1934

Page

9

Importance of Cropping and Erosion Control on Upland Soils

Dr. J. H. Stallings of the Soil Erosion Service warns that continuous cropping without restorative practices damages soil fertility. He cites gully and sheet erosion as two major forms, stressing organic matter, crop rotation, strip cropping, and terracing to reduce runoff and prevent land waste.

J. H. Stallings Chbf The Soil Erosion Service Department of In Dr. Stallings Ely

Glass Reception Set For Tonight At High Point College

Dr. G N Humphreys and Mrs. Humphreys host a senior class reception and supper tonight at their home. A music recital directed by Miss Margaret Sloan follows at 15 o'clock in the college auditorium. The senior essay and ovation contest is slated for tomorrow at 8 15. Truss fees meeting set for Friday at 19 15 due to prior quorum issues.

G. N. Humphreys High Point College

Lawyers Lead Way To Win First Match In Golfing League

The Lawyers defeated City Hall 185 to 199 in the Commercial golf league opener. Silas Casey and T. J. Gold Jr each shot 448 for 88 total. Ray Nance led City Hall with 42 while Charlie Schwein of Tomlinson posted 45. Other results include Tomlinson 209 over N.8 Telephone and Adams-Millis Plant 200 over Triangle 211.

Commercial Golf League City Hall Silas Casey T. J. Gold, Jr Ray Nance Charlie Schwein Tomlinson Telephone Adams-Millis Plant Triangle

Controlling Gullies Before They Grow

Dr Stallings warned that many large gullies originate from small ones and the best method is to check them early. Stopping small gullies is inexpensive. delaying control increases costs for larger gullies and serious consequences.

Stallings

Obituary: Elbert D Boylen 1898 1933

Elbert D Boylen 35 died at a local hospital after a three month illness. He was born in Phillippi West Virginia on June 26 1898 and married Sadie Woodford on May 9 1923. He lived in this city since last September and worked for MacDonalds Stores Inc. He leaves his wife, his parents BE 0 and Maude Slane Boylen, brothers Carl Fred Clarence Wilfred and sisters Freda Neva, all of Phillippi or nearby. he is survived by extended relatives in Grafton Statesville and Phillippi. Funeral and interment are planned in Phillippi Saturday at 3 PM, body sent by train 36.

Elbert D. Boylen Mr. Boylen BE. 0 Maude Slane Boylen Phillippi W. Va Sadie Woodford MacDonald's Stores, Inc Boylen Methodist Episcopal Church Carl Fred Boylen Grafton Clarence BE. Boylen Wilfred Boylen

Jacob's Shop to Re Open Friday in New Location

Ja cob's Men's Shop reopens Friday at 114 South Main Street after a yearlong growth. Harry Jacobs owner and manager says the move to larger quarters offers a modern front three display windows and easy access for High Point and nearby residents. Re openings include favors for visitors with no purchase obligation and an invitation to browse and get acquainted.

South Main Street Jacob’s Men's Harry Jacobs Jacobs Men's

Mrs H R Andrews Laid To Final Rest

Funeral services for Mrs. H. R. Andrews were held at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev. J. M. Hilliard and Rev. Herman T. Stevens officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

H. R. Andrews Campbell Street Green Street Myra Caudle Olivia Amos Elizabeth Amos Evelina Robbins Ola Marshall Malloye Stanfield Mesdames Vara Lovelace H. L. Embler W. L. Campbell CC. H. Whitlock J. FE. Burges Oakwood Cemetery

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow

An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow and relieve symptoms of poor digestion. It claims the liver should send bile to the bowels daily and that these pills use gentle vegetable extracts to restore energy and clear skin.

Carter Cartes Lheat Drugstores M. Co

Wright and Cline Shape High Point Menswear Legacy

Rowan county natives J N Wright and R M Cline forged a life long partnership that led to one of High Points leading men apparel stores. They met on neighboring farms, joined in 1917 in the tailoring trade, formed Wright Cline Shop in 1928, and built a prominent clothing business on North Main Street. Wright born 1898 served in World War I with a base hospital unit. Cline born 1891 served 19 months in France with the 16th Field Artillery List Division before joining Wright in 1921.

Rowan County J. N. Wright R. M. Cline High Point Wright Cline Rowan Jim Wright Wright-Cline Main Street Mr. Wright Breast France Mr. Cline List

Hardwood Mills Wait June Hours Boost Despite Summer Cutbacks

Hardwood lumber mills in the Southern and Appalachian regions won approval from the Hardwood Manufacturers' Institute to operate up to 126 hours in June, an increase from April and May. J H Townshend said July and August will see reduced running times as the timber conservation board urges stock cuts.

Memphis Tenn Hardwood Lumber Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers’ Institute J. H. Townshend Institute Divisional Code Administrative Agency Timber Conservation Board

Correction on crowd count at Burrus Parsons address

The Enterprise corrects a typographical error stating about 150 people heard Dr. John T. Burrus and D. H. Parsons speak at the Central Labor Union Hall on Tuesday.

John T. Burrus D. H. Parsons Central Labor Union Hall

Play Postponed at Union Hill School

Calvary church drama event scheduled for Friday night at Union Hill school is postponed, officials announced today. The change affects the community performance planned for local residents.

Calvary Church Union Hill School

Rose Marie Shop Opens In New South Main Location

The Rose Marie Shop moves from 125 South Main to 124 South Main Street the former Jacob’s Men's Shop site opening Friday morning. It will offer a complete new line of ladies wear accessories and novelty footwear with silk dresses and smart footwear in latest colors and styles. The opening invites former customers to visit the new quarters. Robert Walker and Robert Walker Jr return from California. Sr plans travel via the Panama Canal arriving next week after visiting Los Angeles and sailing from New York to San Francisco on Grace Line ships Santa Rosa.

Rose Marie South Main Street South Maiie Street Jacob's Men's Shop Robert Walkers Calapornia Robert Walker Robert Walker, Jr California

Pardon Granted to Tennant Farmer by Governor Miller

Mr Tennant Farmer of Montgomery Alabama receives a full pardon after parole in 1929 for a murder sentence. He is described by Frienda as a good citizen now farming and living a law abiding life.

Farmer Montgomery Ala Tennant Farmer RB. M. Miller Frienda

Reemployment Service Sought For Two Baseball Pitchers

Raleigh May 24 A request to provide two first rate baseball pitchers for a minor league team reached the National Reemployment Service central office in North Carolina State Director C M Waynick said one pitcher already registered and another is being located The service notes it can only place workers who are registered and urges players to sign up to qualify for jobs in sports and related fields

Raleigh National North Carolina C. M. Waynick Waynick

Probe of Stefanoff confession sparks new inquiry

Prosecuting Attorney Gaston A. Johnson and counsel J. A. Myatt head a fresh probe into the confession of Mike Stefanoff, the bank robber executed Friday, aiming to uncover all facts behind his last minute statement. They plan to interview R. E. Black and Lester Green, and to gauge involvement of local officers while seeking vindication for officials.

Mike Stefanoff Gaston A. Johnson J. A. Myatt Lester Green Taylorsville T. C. Barnes Raleigh R. E. Black The Greens Lester B. G Supreme Court Johnson Stefanoff R. E F. Black Myatt Young Green

Nightengale Fined for Carrying Concealed Weapon

Dr George Nightengale paid a 50 dollar fine and had the weapon and coats confiscated after arraignment in municipal court for carrying a concealed weapon. Disorderly conduct charge was dismissed. Other cases heard included prison terms for immorality and trespass and various fines.

George Nightengale Nightengale Yeasterday John Campbell Spurgeon Johnson Eric Jones W. EF. Crary Ralph Hubbard J. D. Carrick Robert Troxler Douglass Ferguson Ll. C. Everhart Eddie Doby H. H. Lemon Grace E. Lanney

Penalty to Be Added on Overdue State Sales Tax

Lynn Melver of the state revenue department warned delinquent merchants that a penalty will be added to overdue sales tax. Payments are due by the 15th of the month following the taxed period and may be mailed to Raleigh or delivered to Mr. Melver at his West Washington street office. He will be in his office all day tomorrow to assist.

Lynn Melver State Revenue Department Raleigh Melver West Washington Street

Memorial Honors for World War Dead at Oakwood Cemetery

Memorial exercises for World War dead are planned Sunday at Oakwood cemetery at 5 PM. Veterans groups Salvation Army Red Cross D A R U D C and Y M C A participate. Rev H Norwood Bowne will deliver the address. Members meet at the chamber of commerce at 4 PM to march to the cemetery.

Oakwood Cemetery Salvation Army The Red Cross R. R. Blackburn H. Norwood Bowne Episcopal Church Chamber of Commercce Andrew Jackson Post American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars High Point Post

State reports 2,283 job placements since May 1

Raleigh May 24 Through May 19 the National Reemployment Service offices in the state placed 2,283 persons in jobs since May 1 State Director C M Waynick announced today He noted 147 426 remain unemployed and seeking work but unplaced on the rolls

Raleigh National Reemployment Service C. M. Waynick

B A Wilson Dies in Tyro North Carolina

Death report from Tyro North Carolina states B A Wilson father of B A Wilson of the Wilson Shoe store and J C Wilson of this city died at his home in Tyro after years of ill health. Funeral from Tyro Methodist church Friday at 3 pm with interment in Wesley Chapel cemetery. Surviving sons A F Ed Wilson Tyre and Alien Wilson Winston Salem and daughter Mrs M Irvin Thompson Winston Salem along with several grandchildren.

B. A. Wilson Wilson Shoe Store J. C. Wilson Tyro N. C Wilson High Point Tyro Methodist Church Wesley Chapel A. F Ed. Wilson Tyre Alien Wilson Winston-Salem M. Irvin Thompson

Church To Continue Revival This Week

Revival services at Faelish Street M P Church will continue through the week and likely end Sunday night. Rev C H Hill, pastor, conducts the meetings and the public is invited to attend.

Faelish Street M. P C. H. Hill

Miss Carrie Crawford Attends M E District Conference

Miss Carrie Crawford of Trinity spends the day in Pleasant Garden attending the M E district conference.

Carrie Crawford Trinity Pleasant Garden

Swift Sure Relief For Stomach Gas

A Nostrum advertises Dare’s Mentha Pepsin as instant relief for gas and indigestion. Taken before meals for one to two weeks, it claims long lasting stomach comfort with no gas, biliousness, or dining spells. Sold by Mann Drug Co. and Economy Drug Co. or by mail order.

Dare’s Mentha Pepsin Mann Drug Co Economy Drug Co

Sedgefield Hunt Plans State Meet Discussion Tonight

The North Carolina Fox Hunters Association will hold its annual gathering at Sedgefield next winter if tonight’s meeting at Sedgefield Inn yields a favorable response. The Sedgefield Hunt urges all members to attend and invites other sportsmen interested in fox hunting to join.

North Carolina Fox Hunters’ Association Tts Sedgefield Sedgefield Inn

Edgecombe farmer dies from gunshot in suspected self harm

Lindsey Gardner 65 a farmer of Edgecombe county was found dead of a gunshot wound at his home near Pinetops. Officers say the death appears to be self inflicted.

Tarboro Lindsey Gardner Edgecombe County Pinetops

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. I. Humphreys Lints Lal Styles AE Rose Shop South Main Jacob's Shop Gaston Johnson Veterans’ Organizations Salvation Army, D. A. R. U. D. C Red Cross and Tyro, N. C Minute Men’s Club High Point Lodge, Afabs, Inc Greensboro Road Sedgefield Hunt
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