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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1936
Page
9
Reports describe tense reactions after a major vote with Republicans in retreat and conversations about party loyalty. An observer cites a police traffic card index system affecting fines and eligibility, hinting at broader political anxieties and enforcement changes.
Southern Oil company begins building a $25,000 truck terminal on the Thomasville road at the Davidson county line for Fowler Motor Lines. The facility will cover 60 by 125 feet with a 100 by 200 foot terminal, a dining room, service station, and a second floor office. About 200 workers are to be employed. completion projected in four to five months. The warehouse will be steam heated and four acres of land provide room for expansion.
Worth Bright 26 of 310 South Hamilton Street died after his Ford V-8 overturned several times in Archdale near the post office. He suffered a fractured skull and broken neck and was alone in the car. Bright recently moved from Lowden Tennessee and worked at Slane Hosiery.
Funeral services were held for Benjamin Franklin Parsons 79 at Mitchells Grove Methodist Protestant church. Rev George L Reynolds and Rev J L Bolling officiated. Pallbearers from the Odd Fellows lodge included G C Manley G C Howard S G Anderson J M Thomas P J Smith and W P Jester. Choir sang Abide With Me and Rock of Ages.
Rehearsals for the American Business Club ninth annual charity benefit play Once in a Lifetime proceed at the Senior High School auditorium under Miss Margaret Hauser. Local cast features Milbourne Amos Mrs Matt Wall Miss Hauser and others with Mrs Ned McEachern directing stage effects. Tickets go on sale November 11 chaired by EB FE Mendenhall Jr.
Frank L. Dunlap announced Armistice Day Wednesday would be observed as a holiday by all state offices.
Miss Lottie Mae Moon 19 died at her sister Margie Moon 122 Thurston street Friday morning. Funeral held 3 p m yesterday at Tyson Creek Baptist Church with Rev P W Byerly. Pallbearers Clifford Beal Gails Phillips Lewis Kidd Gordon Jones Herbert Beal Norman Scott. Choir sang Safe In the Arms of Jesus and piano solo Abide With Me. Interment in church cemetery.
Two speakers, R L Pope of Thomasville and Grover H Jones city attorney of High Point, will headline Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church homecoming program at 1 30 pm. E F Seagraves leads, with poetry, roll call, memorial address, and multiple musical selections by Baraca Harmony Four and Welch Memorial quartets.
The Enterprise reports that a state control board may be created during the January session. Provisions could allow county votes to abolish prohibition and form county boards under state supervision. Revenue disputes and township referendums may appear, with whisky sales revenue potentially replacing lost sales tax funds.
Veterans of Foreign Wars local post and Auxiliary will install new officers at the Monday meeting. Department Commander C. N. Brown of Greensboro will install post officers and address veterans. Auxiliary officers will be installed by Mrs. Clara Walsh of Statesville. New post officers include Commander I. P. Walker and Senior Vice President E. L. Proctor. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. H. P. Snyder president and Mrs. R. S. Suggs vice-president. Refreshments will follow the program.
Mrs. Phillip Davis named Roll Call vice-chairman and enrollment chairman for the 1936 Red Cross drive November 17 18. Staff includes Mrs. Morris Jones secretary and Rev H Norwood Bowne industrial group among others. Local program supports Pellagra aid, disabled veterans, life saving and Junior Red Cross alongside national disaster relief efforts.
The North Carolina Independent Telephone Association will hold its annual meeting at Sedgefield Inn next Friday and Saturday. Carolina Telephone and Telegraph of Tarboro hosts the gathering with Dail Holderness and T. A. Tilden in charge of arrangements.
LENOIR Nov 7 Allen Ashley Cane Branch school teacher injured when he tripped and fell with his gun muzzle striking his left hand. He bound his arm to slow bleeding and walked to a farm house where he was rushed to a hospital.
Asheboro report states E C Burgess, an elderly resident, collapsed in a cafe at noon from a heart attack. A doctor treated him at home on Cox Street where he remains in weakened condition but out of danger. He is a familiar daily presence in the town.
Commander T C Potts of High Point post 619 VFW thanked the public for support of the annual Buddy Poppy sale held yesterday. The sale raised about 235 dollars and post officers credited all who aided in the effort.
Tuesday plans call for a public meeting in the city hall court room at 7 30 PM to discuss eliminating grade crossings. City officials councilmen and chamber representatives will attend to outline project phases and address questions.
Shelley Pike a 17 year old Negro from 1605 Lee street escaped injury when a hit and run car struck his wagon on North Hamilton street between Shirley street and Woodrow avenue. The mule died and the wagon was demolished as police sought the car driver. Clarke Pike owned the wagon at 1505 Lee street. Noah Webster work noted at end.
High Point post office to deliver 88 4 forms to all employers on November 17 under the Social Security act of 1926. Employers must list employee counts and data on SS 4 and SS 5 forms. employees fill SS 5. Form SS 4 is sent to organizations meeting eligibility.
Guilford Superior Court in High Point opens a one week criminal docket with trials starting Monday. Eldridge Tagle faces hit and run charges. Crawford and Irwin charged with robbery. Armistice Day holiday reduces Wednesday sessions. Savage faces reckless driving and DUI counts. Minnish and Marion are set for manslaughter on Friday.
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