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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
3
A neighbor found Mrs. Malcolm L. Neely and her two year old son Malcolm Jr in a gas filled kitchen. Police Captain Stanhope Linberry said the case is homicide and death by own action.
Thomasville patrolman Tom N. Russell a veteran member of the police force has been confined to his home in recent days due to illness. Reports say his condition showed a slight improvement Friday morning.
Thomasville May 26 Special Kenry L Goodloe administrator of City Memorial Hospital announced rooms are being repainted in coming days. Listed patients include Mrs H L Baum gardner Kernersville Mrs Ollie Day Doak Finch Everett Leonard Winifred Marr Fred Myers Erwin McBride Miss Mozelle Pittman Mrs J G Rich J M Reid Miss Addie Warner and Mrs R L Pope. Discharged recently include Mrs A M Bray Harry Benick Mrs Lewis Chappell Mrs Henry Carpenter Mrs J L Cherry Mrs Eckemer Dorsett Mrs Frances Hughes Mrs K G Hedrick Mrs Odell Hill Miss Mary Harris Mrs Ruby Hutchens Miss Bertha Loflin Mrs J B Merrill Mrs W T McSwaim Mrs J F McKnight Mrs Levinia Pegg R S Russell Mrs H B Ritchie Everett Russell Glenn Stewart Samuel Boyd Mrs J C Slate Miss Villa Shuler Mrs Mamie Stevenson and John Williamson.
Sears, Roebuck and Company will join the national Cotton Week push May 22 to 27. H. E. Hutto reports about 200000 bales of cotton used in Sears merchandise last year, 3.47 percent of US consumption. Sears mobilizes its stores and staff to back the campaign to reduce cotton surplus by about 500000 bales.
In High Point, Carey Ogburn Jones executrix transfers three fourths undivided interest in a lot near English Street to Minnie K. Broadhurst and J N Wright. In Morehead Township W C Bradley commissioner sells a lot on Highland Avenue north of Randolph Avenue to Mare P Hartsell. In Jamestown Township George Orr and Louise Orr sell adjoining lands to Mrs Frank Morris and William J Keyes and Evelyn G Keyes sell Lots 23 24 25 in Carlisle Estates to Helen Todd Jamison.
Thom asville Chair Company personnel director Tom Alderman Sykes will speak at the Sunday morning session of the First Methodist Protestant Church Men's Bible Class. The class designates Sunday as Loyalty Day with a 10 45 start time.
Today’s revoke list includes Corry Kent Wright of 321 Meadow Street High Point and Robert Farabee and Wiley Sherman Carriker of Thomasville. Crowned by state authorities the action reflects administrative penalties on driving privileges.
Hundreds in High Point will attend Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Sunday night May 28 for showings at 7 30 and 9 o clock of a new motion picture Life of Christ and Passion Play filmed in Europe the Holy Land and Egypt. The National Bureau for Religious and Educational Films presents a complete musical score on special equipment and the film aims to create a reverent atmosphere as it depicts Jesus life crucifixion and resurrection with praise from churches across the United States and Canada. Admission is free will offering tickets not required and two showings will accommodate all to see the film.
In Iowa two state prison guards lost a bloodhound. They found a solution by bringing in another bloodhound which successfully tracked down the missing canine. The incident shows practical use of tracking dogs in confinement facilities.
Coroner says Wilkes Morris aged 66 killed himself at his brother in law Max Mayers home in Delco with two rifle shots to the head. Police reported Morris previously faced personal trouble but a formal inquest will be held.
Greensboro May 26 The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce sent a message honoring Maness in recognition of his service and contributions to the community.
A major motor company reports using magnesium alloys for crank case corebore due to exceptional abrasion resistance. The note highlights the material's durability and potential impact on engine component longevity.
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