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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

10

Special Term Jury Court Convened by Teague

Judge Lewis E. Teague opened a special one week jury term at 9 am to hear criminal cases. About 100 cases were docketed with many waived jury trials. Two drunken driving cases ended in not guilty verdicts. several other cases were nol pros with leave or continued.

Teague Lewis E. Teague O. F. Barnes Clyde Rich F. T. Parks Walter Leo Cox J. B.bodenheimer M. E. Johnson John W. Pugh Charlie Moore Lawrence Andrews W. L. Dawkins Ruby Clark Numa Hill A. T. Brady Lloyd Royal Walter Coke Folger Ray Cook Macy Has A. B. French Samuel J. Yarber Lindsay Hobbs Luther Smith F. C. Arnold T. J. East Archie C. Haney Herman Nelson

For Sale Sign on Old Post Office

A for sale sign was hung on the old post office building on South Main Street today by acting custodian J A Davis under orders from the Treasury Department procurement division Waethneton. The sale notice had been issued weeks ago and later rescinded pending city action to buy the building at half its appraised value under a Congressional act.

South Main Street Treasury Department Waethneton J. A. Davis

Largest Trinity class earns 45 diplomas at commencement

Trinity High School awarded diplomas to 45 members in the largest graduating class in the school's history. Dr. P E B Lindley of High Point College delivered the address as Rev. P L Shore led invocation and benediction. The salute included the annual sermon by Rev H M Robinson and an evening commencement play.

Trinity Trinity High School P. EB. Lindley High Point College P. L. Shore Ralph Vance Charles W. Redding H. M. Robinson Trinity Methodist Church Marshalls Lueilleder Maxine Burge Virginia Gilmore Juanita Howard Sherman Hubbard Everette Jordan Staley Woodell Virginia Beeson Darrell Allred Jerodean Cagle Carl Bouldin Frances Howell Florence Meredith Elmer Cashatt Rosa Lee Meredith Marie Mikies David Coltrane Marjorie Mitchell Dolan Dennis Dorothy Osborne Joe Dixon Ruth Robbins Virginia Wood Preston Frazier Sara Baldwin Lucille Briles Darrell Gray Ruby Brooks Hoover Hilliard Rosa Lee Crouse Mildred Elder John Kearns Martha Farlow Elizabeth Gatewood Leo McSwain Marguerette Ingram Frances Jones Kendall Mendenhall Annie Lee Kennedy Cone Spencer Jewel Lambeth Austin Sprinkle Annie Miller Vance Steed Myrtle Namece Clay Sumner Mildred Parrish R. L. Welborne Bernell Spoon Genevieve Spoon Willie Welborne Lucy Neal Thayer

Special Venire Not Sufficient in Guilford Assault Case

In Greensboro Judge N A Sinclair ordered 15 more jurors for the Odis Dudley criminal assault case after an 80 man venire near exhaustion. Dudley allegedly attacked Mamie Howard near Oak Hill in High Point on February 3. Separate High Point case: G A Price found guilty of violating the prohibition law after being arrested en route from Danville to Salisbury with a half pint of liquor. costs taxed to Price with possible payment plan later.

Ial Grensboro N. A. Sinclair Fayetteville Guilford Superior Court Odis Dudley Mebane Dudley Mamie Howard Oak Hill High Point G. A. Price Danville Salisbury Sinclair Price

Culler Qualified As Administrator

A J Culler of High Point qualified in Guilford Superior court to administer the estate of his wife Emma C Culler who died March 16. Heir to the estate are three daughters Mary Craven Maggie Whitlowe and Ida Hines and three sons Livingston George and David Culler. Estate value lists 2325 in personal property and 2250 in real estate.

Greensboro A. J. Culler Lexington Avenue High Point A. Wayland Cooke Guilford Superior Court Emma C. Culler Mary Craven Maggie Whitlowe Rone Ida Hines Thomasville Livingston George David Culler

Allred Infant Dies Shortly After Birth

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Allred died at a local hospital shortly after 1 am. The child, only hours old, was the daughter of J. K. and Ira Wall Allred of 205 Kelly Street. Survived by parents, two brothers Watson Everett and Jerry Eugene, a sister Dolores Marie, and grandparents J. E. Allred and H. J. Wall. Bodies remain at Koonce Funeral Home. Graveside services set for 11 am Wednesday. burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

J. E. Allred J. K Ira Wall Allred Kelly Street Watson Everett Jerry Eugene Allred Dolores Marie Allred H. J. Wall Koonce Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery

Funeral Services for Mrs Georgie Ellen Taylor

Funeral services for Mrs Georgie Ellen Taylor were held at the High Point home with Adjt Mary Anderson and Adjt R M Cowan officiating. A male quartet sang two selections and at interment in Mt Gurr Cemetery Kernersville six grandsons served as pallbearers with granddaughters delivering flowers.

MRA Georgie Taylor Georgie Ellen Taylor High Point Route One Adjt Mary Anderson R. M. Cowan Jesus Mt. Gurr Kernersville Roy Hilton Sam Hilton Clark Hilton Bruce Hilton Edgar Eldridge Frank Thrift

Funeral services for Claude Faulkner 26 at Koonce chapel

Claude Faulkner 26 died at Guilford County sanitarium early Saturday. Rev C L Ruth led services at Koonce Funeral Home chapel Sunday at 3. Pilgrim Holiness quartet sang before interment in Floral Garden cemetery.

Claude Faulkndpr Claude Faulkner Guilford County Sanitarium Koonce Funeral Home Rev C. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Pilgrim Holiness Quartet Alvin Brown Jordan Spencer Glenn Nance Melvin Howard Jesus Floral Garden Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl H Cain

Funeral services were held at 11 oclock this morning from the home of her mother Mrs. Harper Idol for Mrs. Carl H Cain who died Sunday afternoon at her High Point route one home. Rev C L Ruth officiated with a church quartet singing Shall We Gather at the River Precious Memories and God Be With You Till We Meet Again. Pallbearers were B B Morgan J H Cox J W Joyce Robert Murphy Robert Johnson and J H Sechrest. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.

Carl H. Cain High Point Route One Harper D. Idol C. L. Ruth Pilgrim Church B. B. Morgan J. H. Cox J. W. Joyce Robert Murphy Robert Johnson J. H. Sechrest Oakwood Cemtery

Infant Charles Glenn Southern Jr. Dies After Illness

Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles Glenn Southern mourn the loss of their month old son Charles Glenn Southern Jr who died last evening after a brief illness at a local hospital The child was born in High Point on April 29 1937 and is survived by his parents grandmothers Emma Welborn and J M Southern Funeral services were held at 4 PM today at the Welborn home 8065 Steele Street conducted by Dr Embree H Blackard of Wayn Memorial Church and interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery

Charles Glenn Southern Charles Glenn Southern, Jr Little Glenn High Point Charles Glenn Iia Welborn Southern Emma Welborn J. M. Southern Welborn Steele Street Embree H. Blackard Wealey Memorial Church Oakwood Memorial Park

Memorial Service at Mitchells Grove Methodist Church

A large congregation gathered at Mitchells Grove Methodist Protestant church near Jamestown for the annual memorial service. Rev. EB W Jones delivered the address and the cemetery graves were decorated as songs were sung.

Jamestown Mitchell's Grove Methodist Protestant Church Here EB. W. Jones High Point Wesleyan Methodist Church Mitchell's Grove Church

Memorial Service at Jamestown Church Next Sunday

A memorial service is scheduled at Jamestown Methodist Episcopal Church South next Sunday afternoon. Rev. O J Jones leads and Rev. Blackard of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church High Point will speak. Program starts at 3 PM and the public is invited.

Jamestown Methodist Episcopal Church South O. J. Jones Rev. Blackard Wesley Memorial Methodist Church High Point

Guilford College Visitor in Jamestown and High Point Visit

J B Foster of Guilford College was a visitor in Jamestown last Friday. Mr and Mrs W A Matthews visited the mother of Mrs Matthews at High Point Sunday afternoon.

J. B. Foster Guilford College Jamestown W. A. Matthews Matthews High Point

Spark Plug Condition Linked to High Fuel Use

Report notes worn or dirty spark plugs can cause excessive fuel consumption and poor engine performance. Early diagnostics suggest replacing plugs and inspecting ignition system to reduce wasteful fuel use.

Ruler Of Elks At Charlotte

Grand Exalted Ruler Dave Scholtz and Governor Clyde R Hoey will address over 1000 North Carolina Elks at the fifth annual convention in Charlotte. Scholtz speaks at the morning meeting and Hoey at the governor’s luncheon with Howard R Davis also slated to talk. Social events include dances tonight and Wednesday.

Charlotte Dave Scholtz Florida Clyde R. Hoey North Carolina Elks Scholtz Hoey Howard R. Davis Williamsport Grand Lodge

Elon College Alumni Hold Annual Meeting

Elon College alumni gathered for their annual session connected with the 47th commencement. Rev. George W. Perry of Durham delivered an address and officers were elected as the main business items.

Elon College George W. Perry Durham

Burrus Memorial Hospital Set For Staff Meeting

The Burrus Memorial hospital announces a monthly staff meeting this Friday at 8 p.m. Dr. P. W. Flagge will present a paper on Thyroid Ectomy in Detail and a motion picture on Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Burrus Memorial Hospital P. W. Flagge

Two NC Work Service posts open for cost accountant and estimator

Miss Rachael Suggs, interviewer for the local office of the North Carolina State Employment Service, issued a call today for a cost accountant with textile experience and a timber estimator. The postings seek qualified applicants for two positions.

Rachael Suggs North Carolina State Employment Service

Grace Moore Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison

Grace Moore of High Point was sentenced in Guilford Superior Court to five years in the state prison for a crime against nature. Her white co-defendant died after arrest and the case against him was dismissed.

Greensboro Grace Moore Negress High Point N. A. Sinclair Fayetteville Guilford Superior Court

Bugle Corps Meet Planned For Memorial Day Prep

A meeting of the Drum and Bugle corps is set for Thursday at 7 30 PM in David Wrights barber shop Commander C A Sharp urges all members to attend for a short practice prior to the Memorial Day service in which the corps will participate Other matters of interest will be discussed for the entire membership</analysis>

David Wright C. A. Sharp

Contest Winners Are Made Public at Paramount Theatre

Winners announced for the Walter Winchell Bernie gag contest sponsored by the Paramount Theatre in connection with Wake Up and Live. First prize a one month pass to Paramount won by Miss Lucile Hayworth of 512 White Oak Street. Next five prizes two tickets each awarded to Miss Evelyn James, Mrs. Oris C Harvey, Edgar Bullabough, Mrs. A B Taplin, and Miss Evelyn Atkins. Tickets mailed to winners today.

Walter Winchell Ben Bernie Paramount Theatre Paramount Today Paramount Lucile Hayworth White Oak Street Evelyn James Morris Street Oris C. Harvey Forrest Avenue Edgar Bullabough High Point A. BE. Taplin Woodland Drive Evelyn Atkins Fourth Street

Legion Post No 87 to Hold Evening Meeting

Andrew Jackson Post No 87 of the American Legion will meet tonight at the Legion headquarters on East Washington Street at 8 o'clock, announced Commander J B Thomas today.

Legion Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 The American Legion East Washington Street J. B. Thomas

Three Scouts Head to Salisbury for Cub Training

Mrs. A W Kilemme Henry Grady Owens and Bunn W Hackney Jr left this afternoon for Salisbury to attend a Boy Scout meeting related to Cub training courses in the Uwharrie Council.

Salisbury A. W. Kilemme Henry Grady Owens Bunn W. Hackney, Jr Uwharrie Council

Harris case dismissed for unintended court error

The Enterprise reported Percy C. Harris of Thomasville was found guilty of reckless driving after arraignment in municipal court. Court records reveal the case was dismissed due to an unintentional error.

Percy C. Harris Thomasville

Child struck by rock in Head Injury Incident

Harold Henderson a four and a half year old child living at 910 Newland Street suffered a minor head cut after being struck by a rock early today. Police have the name of a 13 year old boy alleged to have thrown the rock.

Harold Henderson Newland Street

Alleged Jewel Thief Caught in Thom asville Chase

Thom asville police chief F C Smith and officers arrested Willie Bell a Lexington suspect in a jewelry store robbery valued around $600. Bell was tracked to train 36 at the Southern Railway station and turned over to Lexington authorities for trial.

Thomasville F. C. Smith Southern Railway Station Willie Bell Lexington Chief Smith Bell

Man Sentenced For Desertion In Thomasville Court

Luther Clodfelter of Lexington was found guilty of abandonment. Evidence was presented May 14 and Judge C W Gilliam suspended the sentence. He must pay court costs and $18 monthly for his wife’s support while serving 12 months on the state highways.

Thomasville Luther Clodfelter Lexington Thomasville Recorder’s Court C. W. Gilliam Clodfelter

Warning on Possible Rabies Epidemic In High Point

City Health Officer Dr. R A Herring warned of a potential rabies epidemic after 28 High Point residents were bitten by dogs in recent weeks. Although cases are common in the area, authorities said no exposures have yet developed rabies due to prompt animal examinations and immediate treatment. City measures include disposing of more than a thousand stray dogs. Owners should confine pets to prevent infection and protect their families.

R. A. Herring High Point Herring

Moon as an Ancient Clock Face

The long lunar nights arise because the Moon orbits the Sun while rotating slowly on its axis, exposing one hemisphere to sunlight for extended periods.

California Rail Network Size Revealed

The state reports 8 190 miles of railways within its borders highlighting extensive freight and passenger infrastructure.

State of California

Poppy Day Proclaimed In High Point By Mayor

Mayor Grayson issued a proclamation designating next Saturday May 29 as Poppy Day in High Point. Citizens are urged to observe the day by wearing memorial poppies to honor World War dead and the city’s 1917 1918 service members.

High Point Grayson

Traffic violations and a treason execution reported

Police in Germany report two drivers charged with driving without valid state permits. In Berlin a former communist official, Kropp, 29, was beheaded after a January treason conviction.

Berlin Kropp

Poppy Memorial Proclaimed for City War Service

A city memorial declaration sets Saturday May 29 as a Day in the City to honor local service members and those who died in World War I by wearing poppies. Citizens urged to participate and observe the remembrance.

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