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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

10

World Fellowship Meet Planned by YWCA YMCA

Next Thursday night the YWCA and YMCA will host their annual World Fellowship program at the YWCA building on East Commerce Street. Committee members include Mrs. A G Douglas Mrs Walter Thomas Miss Catra Cox Mrs Grover Kester and Edgar Hartley. Foreign students from nearby colleges will share home life experiences with speakers Emma Saleeby Emi Hinohara Constance Lam and a Russian princess. Dr Francis Anscome of Salem College will give the closing talk. Miss Clara Coxs class will pour tea served by the Live Yers. Music by The Gtel Reserves and Norman Fidler. Mrs M J Wrenn hopes to attend returning from illness. Mrs Walter Thomas leads in her absence. All friends and members are invited to attend in what is noted as the first such event in High Point.

East Commerce Street A. G. Douglas Walter Thomas Catra Cox Grover Kester Edgar Hartley Emma Saleeby Emi Hinohara Japan Constance Lam China Francis Anscome Salem Clara Cox

Local Man Hurt Slipping On Loom At Silk Mill

Litton Towery of Anderson Street, a young worker at Stehli Silk mills, fell on a loom Friday. His arm was badly cut and torn, doctors put 13 stitches in the wound, and he was discharged after treatment and sent home.

Litton Anderson Street Stehli Towery High Point

Wesley Memorial Church completes strong year of growth

The Wesley Memorial church reports 173 new members with 62 by profession of faith and a 1,263 student church school with 1,100 active. Attendance rose to an average 719, surpassing 660 last year as normal congregations overflowed the balcony. Leaders were re-elected and a request to keep Rev G Ray Jordan and Rev L F Tuttle for another year was sent to the bishop.

Wesley Memorial Board of Stewards Fred N. Tate Dred Peacock W. L. Watson Edwin D. Mouzon G. Ray Jordan L. F. Tuttle Wesley Memorial Church Mouzon Asheville Edwin Mouton G. L. Morelock Gilbert T. Rowe Bishop Mouton General Commission On Benevolences A_ Brotherhood H. Weat Kirkpatrick Dr. Thim Coochtmans Eld

Visiting Ministers Fill City Pulpits for Annual Conference

Ministers from the North Carolina Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant church will conduct services at multiple churches today. The list details pastors and service times for First M. P., Lebanon M. P., Welch Memorial, English Street, Wesley Memorial M. E., Emmanuel Lutheran, First Reformed, Calvary M. E., Memorial Baptist, East Green St. Baptist, West End Baptist, First Baptist, Central Friends, Springfield Friends, and Grace M. P. & M. E. in Greensboro and nearby areas.

North Carolina Methodist Protestant Church G. F. Millaway R. C. Staubbins Welch Memorial BR. Trogden English Street A. m D. I. Garner P. m J. M. Morgan Wesley Memorial M. E J. H. Straughn Emmanuel Lutheran G. R. Brown First Reformed Calvary M. E Young People’s Meeting T. J. Whitehead High Point College F. W. Hilliard G. H. Hendry West End Baptist D. Williams First Baptist R. M. Andrews Central Friends T. M. Johnson Springfield Friends C. BE. Ridge Greensboro Grace M. P BE. G. Cowan

Hoover MacDonald statement cited in naval policy briefing

A joint Hoover and MacDonald repudiation of Navy League charges is cited by the committee. The report notes congress papers remain confidential unless senators view them with safeguards and details cruisers destroyers and carriers delayed under the naval holiday.

Hoover Congress MacDonald Rapidan Stimson Gardiner Navy League Senate John Hays Hammond Hugh Rodman Grand Fleet North Sea Eliot Wadsworth the Treasury Gifford William R. Castle, Jr Ernest Lee Jahncke the Navy

Education Meet Champions Local School Control

Dr. Miller praised local self government as Education Meet expands over public school funds. He warns the culture system leaves generations in stark ignorance of economic and political issues, underscoring the mood and its origins over broader historical trivia.

A. T. Allen Miller Dr. Miller Gaul Henry the Eighth Charlemaigne

Grange puts forth four plank plan for agricultural relief

The Grange endorses a four-plank agricultural relief program to be taken up by the next congress. It supports export debenture for tariff equalization, a stable money system, federal tax revenue for rural schools, and strict enforcement of the 18th amendment, with no call for a special session to discuss acreage cuts.

North Carolina Grange General Assembly Congress

Inauguration of UNC President Dr Frank Graham Set

Arrangements are complete for the eleventh UNC president Dr Frank Porter Graham to be inaugurated next Wednesday in Chapel Hill. The ceremony will attract hundreds of delegates from colleges and learned societies, with more than 200 institutions and 160 presidents represented. The public is invited to Memorial Hall with outside loudspeakers. The program includes a procession from Graham Memorial to Memorial Hall, a period of silence, a convocation by Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl, oath by Chief Justice W P Stacy, and an inaugural address by Dr Graham followed by a luncheon presided by Josephus Daniels.

Chapel Hill N. C Frank Porter Graham University of North Carolina South Graham Harry W. Chase University of Gerrard Hall John Sprunt Hill W. W. Pierson Graham Memorial Memorail Hall J. Kenneth Pfohl North Carolina Moravian Church Haywood Parker Asheville Board of Trustees W. P. Stacy North Carolina Supreme Court Gardner Daniels Memorial Hall Swain Hall Josephus Daniels James Rowland Angell Yale University

Frank Graham A Chapel Hill Icon From Humble Roots

Frank Graham rises from modest beginnings to UNC presidency while remaining approachable and democratic in style. Alumni Louis Graves praises his sincerity and sympathy, noting Graham’s simple speech, genuine interest in people, and unpretentious leadership.

Frank Porter Graham Chosen for U N C Presidency

University of North Carolina prepares to induct Frank Porter Graham as president on November 11. A 45 year old educator with a strong family legacy, he has earned four honorary degrees and will succeed Harry W. Chase. Graham has long served UNC as instructor, secretary for the YMCA, and history professor.

R. W. Madry Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Board of Trustees Frank Porter Graham Harry W. Chase University of Illinois

Two Negroes Make Up In Jail After Bitter Altercation

Lawrence Bradley and George Crawford, both black, quarrelled near the Southern station with bricks sticks and other objects. They landed in jail after the clash but mended their differences by nightfall, each denying heated statements and claiming the fight was friendly despite Bradley's facial bruises.

Lawrence Bradley George Crawford George Hoth Lawrence Judge Teague

Man Arrested After Head-On Car Crash

M. AL Hancock of 1101 East Russell Street was arrested on drunken and disorderly charges after a head on collision between an Essex coach and a Plymouth sedan on Springfield Avenue near Brentwood School last night. The other driver fled. two ambulances responded but no injuries were recorded. Both cars sustained heavy damage.

M. AL. Hancock East Russell Street Essex Plymouth Springfield Avenue Brentwood School Nome Sechrest’s Koonce

Rockey Hospitalized After Alleged Affray At Hotel

Frank Rockey, living at the Sennor hotel on Wrenn street, was knocked unconscious after a blow said to be struck by R. B. Garbee of the same hotel. Rockey suffered a head wound and was taken by Se chrest’s ambulance to High Point hospital. Garbee was arrested for affray and freed on bond. Witnesses say Rockey appeared drunk and quarrelled with Garbee before the incident.

Frank Rockey Sennor Wrenn Street Sechrest High Point Hospital Garbee Rockey

Pattie Bell Rites Held At Laurel Hill Church

Funeral services for Mrs Pattie Bell who died at her home will be conducted at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Montgomery County this morning at 11. The funeral party will depart the city at 8 45 o clock.

Pattie Bell Laurel Hill Baptist Church Montgomery County

Infant Child of W. N. Garner Dies

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W N Garner of 409 Walnut street mourn the death of their infant son who died about 9 yesterday morning. Funeral services at 2 this afternoon from the home conducted by Elder Tucker. Burial in Trinity Baptist cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers Darrell and Donree an infant twin sister and grandmother Mrs Will Lee of this city.

W.N. Garner Walnut Street Tucker Trinity Baptist Cemetery Darrell Donree Will Lee

Carraway’s career marked by shifting roles and final quip

The text recalls Carraway’s government aid to farmers during drought relief, his push for Red Cross oversight of public funds, and his Senate committee chairmanship exposing lobbyists. It notes his rise from a poor farm to varied roles, and a last joke minutes before his death about getting up next week despite doctors.

Red Cross Caraway Senate

Amherst Fellow Frank Graham’s North Carolina Leadership

Mrs George Hickory and Norman Hutton Jr visit at Greensbboro road home as long time professor Frank Graham earns Amherst fellowship for two years of study and travel. First year in Washington DC with congress debates and congressional library work. Second year abroad in England and France followed by return to Chapel Hill as full professor in 1927. Graham has led in three NC crises over the last decade.

University of Chicago Chicago Amherst United States Washington Congressional Library Congress Senate Hsa England France Chapelill Frank Graham North Carolina

High Point Library Adds Popular Novels to Shelves

The High Point public library announces new fiction by Oliver La Farge John Galsworthy Edna Ferber Raphael Sabatini and more. Readers may reserve titles for two cents postage once they are ready for circulation.

High Point Nancy Kirkman Poston Oliver la Farge John Galsworthy Edna Ferber Raphael Sabatini America James Trustow Adams Katherine Brush Hatter’s Castle A. J. Cronin Floyd Dell Jeffrey Farnel Kerry Grace Livingston Hill Matilda Hunter H. 8. Keeler Fannie Heaslip Lea W. Somerset Maugham Black Daniel Honore W. Morrow

Findings In Probe Of Explosion On Ship Remain Secret

San Pedro California November 7 The cause of the Colorado explosion that killed five men and injured twenty two may never be made public Navy board findings were sent to Washington but officials here expect no public report due to a secret mechanism of the anti air craft gun involved in the blast.

San Pedro Calif U. S Colorado Navy Board of Inquiry Washington Navy

Japan Faces Possible Western Pressure Over Manchuria

The article notes a potential diplomatic boycott by Western nations against Japan, led by the United States, to pressure Japan over Manchuria. China warns it will inform Briand that Japan must be held responsible for escalating outrages in Manchuria, signaling strong collective action.

Japan United States League Geneva China Nanking Aristide Briand League of Nation Manchura Manchuria

Turtle found in Kalamazoo dates 1907 1921 initials M EB K

A six inch turtle was found in Kalamazoo under a blanket of leaves. It bore the dates 1907 and 1921 and the initials M. EB. K. The find suggests it buried itself for winter.

Kalamazoo Mich M. EB. K

Jobless Will Cut Wood For Groceries In Nebraska

In Columbus Nebraska the county welfare association offers two dollars in groceries per cord of wood cut. The county has contracted for trees on a nearby farm and will pay farmers one dollar per tree for all trees cut. Cord wood will be sold by the county for five dollars per cord.

Columbus Neb County Welfare Association

Delayed Federal Building Site Bids Time on Austin Project

Congressman J P Buchanan says a new federal building in Austin is postponed after the current site’s title is reviewed by attorneys. The existing structure has been on the site for over 25 years while legal checks proceed.

Deays Federal Building Austin J. P. Buchanan

Teaching couple from Yanceyville visit over weekend

Me and Mrs. Ralph H. Vance, teaching in Yanceyville North Carolina this winter, spend the weekend here as guests of Plende and relatives.

Ralph H. Vance Yanceyville N. C Plende

Man Preserves 1700 Cans From Gardens Plans 300 Meat Cans

John Myers of Brown Ohio stored 1700 cans of fruit and vegetables from spring and summer gardens and intends to can 300 more cans of meat for future use.

John Myers Brown, Ohic

Farmers receive relief funds from Congress

A brief notice reports that Southern Soiners Farmers obtained a total of 1935 units of an aid fund and related relief appropriations were approved by Congress.

Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Planning World Fellowship M. E. Pastors Texas Harry Woodburn Chase The University of A Chase Old East South Building Don Swann General Alumni Association U.N. C KR. W. Maday Dr. Graham Best Franklin Street North Pole Dr. Graham Louis Graves Connor Ford Gerdner Mr. Graham Katherine Grantham Tar Heel Tow Phi Beta Kappa Alexander Graham Charlotte Fayetteville Katherine Bryan Sloan Edward Kidder Graham University Frank Porter-Graham Frank Warrenton Preparatory School J. Maryon Saunders Raleigh Ys M. C A Columbia University Chanel Hill Man W. N. Garner Carraway Norman Hutton, Jr George 3Rd Hickory Greensboro Road
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