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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1933

Page

3

J. Ed Millis Named to Hose Control Board

Democrats plan a Sheraton dinner Tuesday night drawing 200 to 250 attendees. Tickets sold fast, with 125 extra printed. some may be available at the door. Executive committee session follows the dinner to discuss May 2 city election matters and other agenda items. Speakers at the NC veterans encampment include Morris A. Bealle, D. W. Carter, and Thomas Turner Jr.

Sheraton Hotel Greensboro Bryce R. Holt C. L. Shuping George L. Stansbury County Board of Commissioners Joe Phipps C. M. Waynick L. J. Fisher Sessons Fisher

Local Hosiery Leader Named to National Code Board

J Ed Millis, Adams Mills Corporation secretary treasurer, named by William Meyer of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers to represent the men’s half hose branch on the advisory control board. First meeting set for New York on June 5 to draft a nationwide self regulation code. The plan aims for uniform wage standards with local living cost adjustments and labor group input, covering industry wide conditions across plants.

J. Ed Millis Adams-Millis Corporation William Meyer National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers Millis Congress New York Board of Control National Association

Boy Fatally Se kidnapped by Box Car Wheel

Wiltee Jackson seven year old Negro boy died when a box car wheel ran over him on tracks near Knox Upholstering plant. Eyewitness Fred Stowers said the boy sat beneath an idle car as a southbound train moved cars and the engine cut loose others. Coroner Dr. Harvey said the neck was severed and the right arm crushed. The child was son of Ada Wood and stepson of David Wood of 104 Wiley Street. funeral plans pending relatives.

Wiltee Jackson Knox Fred Stowers West Green Street Wiltee W. W. Harvey Greensboro Haizlip Ada Wood David Wood Wiley Street

Special First Aid Work For Colored Scout Leaders Here

The first session of a Stand ard First Aid Specialization Course for colored scout leaders was held at Leonard street school Friday evening. The ten week series began with Dr G E Nightengale presenting What Is First Aid and related topics. Remaining meetings will be led by Dr G E Nightengale Dr J Morgan Dr H H LeMon and Dr J A Martin.

Leonard Street G. E. Nightengale G. EB. Nightengale J. ©. Morgan H. H. LeMon J. A. Martin Bunn W. Hackney Ahwarrne Council Highland Mill W. A. Price Hackney Highland Cotton Mill Methodist Church Johnny White James Walden James Surrat Chester Spoon Howard Leonard Johnny Bradshaw Alton Walker Lloyd Taylor Worth Grant

Boy Scout Campaign Nears Top Despite Shortfall

Reported through yesterday the Boy Scout campaign to enlist 400 supporters has $3,368 raised, leaving $1,695 to reach a $5,063 goal. J Ed Millis says the drive will continue this week with local subscriptions to avoid further budget cuts.

Boy Scout Friends J. Ed Millis

Postal Meet Here July Fourth With Notables Guests

Joint sessions of North Carolina branches of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Association of Post Office Clerks will feature Miles Ventress of Miami and Joseph C. O Mahoney as speakers. The new federal building will host an inspection tour for several hundred visitors.

Miles Ventress Miami National Association of Post Office Clerks North Carolina Association of Joseph C. O’mahoney Charlotte O'Mahoney Green Street Baptist Church Edwin Spence Federal P. BE. Hauser Winston- Salem R. D. Duckett Asheville W. B. Farmer Rocky Mount C. W. Keller P. C. Wheeler Durham Statesville E. 8. Hall S. F. Blackwelder J. F. Ennis Sanford R. C. Wells Whiteville D. L. Whitsell D. Ross Archer

State Convention Textile Workers Here July 8 and 9

A state convention of textile workers will be held here July 8 and 9 with several AFL officials attending. Paul Fuller will speak. Emil Rieve and Francis Gormann are also slated to attend. Four new organizers will be placed in the field to aid hosiery and cotton mill workers. A resolution condemning the Industrial Recovery Act was adopted at the meeting.

American Federation of Labor Piedmont Textile Council Lanville Paul Fuller Emil Rieve American Federation of Francis Gormann United Textile Workers of America Congress United States

Mrs Tate Donates Historic Library Volumes To College

Mrs A E Tate donated a curated set of historic and literary books to the High Point college library last week. The volumes, once owned by her father J B Richardson, include Life of Christ by Papini and The Four Million by Henry among others, totaling several notable titles.

A. E. Tate High Point College Library Louise Jennings M. Morley Bush Phillips Moody Wheeler Russell C. W. Beers Hough

Welch Memorial M P Church Service Announced

Regular services at Welch Memorial M P Church with Sunday school at 9 45. Morning sermon at 11 on Profit and Loss by Rev J D Williams. Christian Endeavor at 620. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Public invited.

Welch Memorial M

Rites At Three P. M. For Mrs. Tyndale

Mrs Mary Ann Tyndale 83 widow of Morris Tyndale died at her Trinity home Saturday morning. Rites will be held at 3 p m Sunday at the late residence with Rev A C Waggoner of Trinity Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Trinity cemetery. Born Mary Anna Cornell in Brooks County Pa she married Morris Tyndale in 1879 and moved south in 1880. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Farr Johnson Trinity and Mrs June Johnson High Point. one son Albert died earlier.

Mary Ann Tyndale Morris Tyndale Trinity A. C. Waggoner Trinity Methodist Church Trinity Cemetery Albert Farr Johnson June Johnson High Point

J London Slightly Hurt In Collision

J London of 721 Morris Street sustained a slight injury after his car collided at the Johnson Street and Lexington Avenue intersection with a vehicle driven by R L Murray of High Point Route Three. London traveled north while Murray went west. both cars damaged. police investigated.

J. London Morris Street R. L. Murray High Point Johnson Street Lexington Avenue Mr. London Mr. Murray Wes

Memorial Service Opens VFW North Carolina Encampment

A memorial service at the Paramount theatre opens the Veterans of Foreign Wars North Carolina encampment on Sunday June 4 at 2 30 pm with R Warner as chaplain. Speakers include Rev J M Hilliard D V Carter and Capus M Waynick. Distinguished guests include Admiral Robert E Coontz and Maj Gen W A Smith.

North Carolina America Chalons - Sur - Marne France Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Carolina Paramount R. Warner J. M. Hilliard Confederate Veterans D. V. Carter Spain Capus M. Waynick Paramount Theater Keith Council of Administration Sheraton Hotel

Miss McAdams and Davidson Win College Essay and Oratorical Awards

Miss Ina McAdams won the essay medal and Dwight Davidson won the orators medal at High Point college Friday night. McAdams spoke on White Hyacinths for the Soul and Davidson spoke on Banking. Other entrants were Elva Cartner A Forward Look Ida Johnson This Modern Language Unity Nash Women in Politics and John Morgan The New Deal. Iris Welch played a flute solo and Dorothy Hoskins sang a vocal. Judges were Thomas W. Sprinkle KE J Walser and Henry Grady Owens.

Mise Ina McAdams Charlotte M. Amos Dwight Davidson Rabinowitz High Point College

Coates to Address High Point Lawyers on Extradition

Albert Coates professor of law at the University of North Carolina will speak to the High Point Bar Association after its dinner at the Elwood hotel Monday night at 7. Horace Haworth president will preside marking the May gathering. R T Pickens secretary said Coates will discuss Extradition a field in which he is a recognized authority.

Albert Coates University of North Carolina High Point Bar Association Elwood Hotel Horace Haworth R. T. Pickens Coates

Senior Class Night at High Point College Honors 300

Approximately 300 attendees watched High Point College seniors host annual Senior Class Night in the auditorium. Miss Elizabeth Gurley welcomed guests while Carl Smith and Lester Farr introduced students and handed out gifts. Dwight Davidson read the last will and testament and presented the college yearbook.

High Point College Elizabeth Gurley Carl Smith Lester Farr John Morgan Ina McAdams Elizabeth Ross Dwight Davidson P. E. Lindley Dwight M. Davidson Gibsonville Gladys Culler C. L. Gray, Jr

College to Confer Two Honorary Degrees at Commencement

High Point College will bestow two honorary degrees Monday at the commencement. Dr. Charles Edward Forlines will receive the Doctor of Literature and T Wingate Andrews will receive the Doctor of Education. Dr. W P Few of Duke University will be the commencement speaker.

Charles Edward Forlines T. Wingate Andrews Few High Point College W. P. Few Duke University Gideon Ireland Humphreys Westminster Theological Seminary Westminster Methodist Protestant Church Forlines Andrews Humphreys First Methodist Protestant Church R. M. Andrews North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference Woman’s Hall Roberts Hall E. A. Sexsmith Board of Christian Education General Methodist Protestant Conference P. B. Lindley C. L. Gray, Jr John Taylor Joseph Coble Thomas Ellis Robert Williams Mary Reid Idol Ola Mae Stafford Jewell Welch L. W. Gerringer Margaret Sloan Ddr W. Taylor

High Point firm lands annual government chair contract

The High Point Bending and Chair company won an annual contract to supply government departments with various office chairs starting July 1, 1933. Bids set prices, with the firm receiving all orders for the specified types. Competition reduced for these items, with potential yearly value near $60,000 and large orders tied to new government buildings. Alma and Myrtle Desk firms and others in High Point expect similar contracts soon, effective in the next fiscal year beginning July.

Washington High Point Bending and Chair Company High Point Alma Myrtle

Dr Frederick R Taylor Speaks at Central Friends Tonight

Dr Frederick R Taylor will headline services at Central Friends Church tonight at 8 o clock with the topic Alcohol From the Doctor's Standpoint. Earlier at 11 o clock Rev Tom A Sykes preaches The Light That Lighteth The World and 9 45 morning class sessions are held for Bible school and Brotherhood Men. Mrs John Hedrick presides at the evening program.

Jamestown Plans Memorial Service For Deceased Residents

Jamestown will honor deceased residents at a seventh annual community memorial service today at 3 p.m. at Jamestown M B Church. Rev. G. T. Bond of Park Place Methodist Church, Greensboro, will deliver the memorial address. The program includes prayers, hymns, solos, and a roll call of the deceased.

Jamestown G. T. Bond Greensboro Jamestown M. E. Church Jamestown M. B Park Place Methodist Church Kelman Gomo Dallas Goodman Curtis Newton David McKinnon Pleming H. E. Jones O'Hara Mr. Bond Hiram McGee Emory Lee Modlin George W. Norman J. J. Oakley Mary E. Barbee Osborne Mary Parsons Sarah Nance Ridge Berta Ring Letitia Causey Robbins Robert B. Thompson

Boy 14 Hurt After Run Into Automobile on South Hamilton

Alton Reese, a 14 year old Negro boy of 12223 Powning street, received a broken right leg and severe scalp lacerations when he ran into an automobile driven by E. H. Garris on South Hamilton street about 6 pm yesterday. He was taken by ambulance to Burrus Memorial hospital for treatment. fifteen stitches were required for the scalp wound. Witnesses said the youth did not see the northbound car. No charges were filed against the driver.

Alton Reese Powning Street E. H. Garris Hamilton Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

George R. Miller Rites Held At Archdale Church

Funeral services for George R. Miller 72 a real estate man who died suddenly at his Archdale home will be held Sunday morning at 10 from Archdale Methodist church with Rev W T Allbright officiating. Interment will follow in Thomasville cemetery.

George R. Miller Archdale

Young Man Held On Forgery Charges

Mervin oe. 24, of South High Point, jailed in default of 2500 dollars on five forgery counts tied to an unsuccessful attempt to cash checks drawn on David T. Yow’s accounts at a local bank.

Mervin Oe South High Point David T. Yow

Vigorous Thunder Shower Strikes High Point After Noon

A strong thunder shower drenched High Point yesterday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. Heavy lightning and thunder accompanied the rain driven by a southwest wind, but the brief storm aided local plants and crops.

High Point

Returning to a boylike joy of learning untethered by age

The quote reflects a man who longs for the pure curiosity of youth. It celebrates learning as simple joy and freethinking faith uncorrupted by years of prejudice.

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Hose Control Board Bev F.W Sheraton Waynick Clerks’ Meeting Welch Miss McAdams Mr. Davidson Wollege College F. R. Taylor Central Friends Archdale Church A.J. Koonce Lt Ie Xpence Funeral Home South Main ST
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