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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1931

Page

8

M P Conference Rises Against Prohibition Repeal

The 104th North Carolina annual conference of the Methodist Protestant church adjourned after voicing unaltered opposition to any repeal or weakening of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. The assembly also condemned liquor advertisements and cigarette smoking by women and children, and named delegates and alternates for the general conference amid ongoing ministerial changes. Burlington selected as 1932 conference city with sermons by Rev. C. W. Bates and Dr. T. M. Johnson.

North Carolina Methodist Protestant Church Burlington C. W. Bates Greensboro T. M. Johnson Whitakers United States Committee On Social Reform W. H. Neese Seagrove A. L. Hnunter Pinnacle Taylor B. M. Williams Efland H. Frank Surratt Yale J. A. Burgess W. T. Harmon Julian Cobl Haw River J. M. Cutchin W. F. Reddinge, Jr Asheboro

Broomfield Addresses 104th Methodist Conference in North Carolina

Dr J Broomfield president of the General Conference of the Methodist Church spoke at the 104th session in Broomfield city. He praised unity amid diversity and the high moments of spiritual experience. Marie Thompson assisted, addressing the Women’s meeting and meeting with conference workers as the conference concluded.

North Carolina Broomfield Marie Thompson Thompson

Cavalier Service Station Incorporated Incorporators Named

Greensboro November 9 incorporation papers filed for Cavalier Service Station High Point with M. M. White Laura B. White and J. E. Lyon as incorporators. General garage and service station business planned with authorized capital 1,000 shares no par value.

Greensboro N. C Cavalier High Point Clerk of Superior Court M. M. White Laura B. White J. E. Lyon

How One Man Lost 22 Pounds

Detroit man Herman Rankis shares a testimonial for Kruschen Salts noting joint relief and a 22 pound weight loss after using the product. The ad touts a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks and a money back guarantee.

Herman Rankis Detroit Mann Drug Co Gecil’s America Ady

George R Russell Dies at Home in Salisbury

George G Russell aged 71 died at 405 Elm Street Sunday at 3 30 am after several weeks illness. Born January 13 1872 in Montgomery County he lived in the city 33 years. Interior decorator by trade. survived by wife Ada Archer and 9 children, 2 brothers, 1 sister. Funeral at 3 pm from Wesley Memorial M E Church with pallbearers and floral delegates. interment Oakwood cemetery.

George G. Russell Elm Street Mr. Russell Montgomery County William A Margaret Herring Russell Ada Archer Robert Russell Thomasville Gilbert Russell High Point W. F. Jones Fred Snider Ray Wardell Dorothy Mildred Ruth Russell Eli Russell China Grove Jethro Russell J. L. Morriss Salisbury G. Ray Jordan Wesley Memorial M. E. Church B. L. Gladden North Park Baptist Church R. R. Ragan Smith H. §. Ingram W. W. Snider J. W. Kearns J. T. Burrus A. P. Cliatt R. L. Hiatt Belvin Moore D. A. Dowdy Clyde Connor J. M. Matthews D. A. Stanton H. L. Durper C. E. Moose Ray Garrett Burke Oakwood Cemetery

Efforts of Woman to Beat Out Fire Lead to Arrest

Mrs Walden recounts dangers while attempting to extinguish a small haystack fire. She was arrested on a charge of setting the blaze and will face municipal court next week. She sustained burns to face and hands and her hair was singed during the incident.

Mrs. Nance Dies in Clarkton at 68

Mrs. A. Nance mother of Mrs. C. D. Smith of near High Point died at her Clarkton home at 4 am after a week of paralysis illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 11 am at the Columbus county family home with burial in the family burial ground. She was 68 and born in Columbus county. Survived by six sons and two daughters.

A. Nance C. D. Smith High Point Clarkton Columbus County

City Schools Do Not Observe Armistice Day

High Point city schools will observe regular work on Armistice Day November 11, according to Superintendent T. Wingate Andrews. No formal programs are planned, though some grades will hold informal observances.

High Point City T. Wingate Andrews

Sons and Daughters of Liberty To Meet Tomorrow Night

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty plan a program in the order hall at the Enterprise offices tomorrow night at 8 30. String music will be provided and a good attendance is expected.

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty Order Enterprise

Local Baptists To Attend State Baptist Convention

High Point pastors plan to attend the three day Annual Baptist State convention at Winston Salem First Baptist Church starting tomorrow with the pastor’s conference this afternoon. Over 1 000 messengers and visitors are expected. Attending pastors include A B Conrad George T Tunstall Hoyle Love and Hugh O Miller with other ministers possible. Foreign mission leaders Dr T B Ray Dr J B Lawrence and Dr I J Van Ness will speak along with a banquet for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary alumni at the Robert E Lee hotel.

High Point First Baptist Church Winstonem A. B. Conrad George T. Tunstall East Green Street Baptist Church Hoyle Love West End Baptist Church Hugh O. Miller Hilliard Memorial B. L. Gladden North Park Baptist Church George Liner Southside Baptist Church J. W. McCarter North Main Street Baptist Church W. F. Clayton Clarence A. Smith Marvin R. Shields Avy Baptist Church Swain County Baptist Mission School T. B. Ray Richmond Foreign Mission Board Foreign Missions J. B. Lawrence Atlanta Baptist Church I. J. van Ness Nashville Tenn

Turnip Grown By Captain Wimberly Featured Item

A G O P turnip raised by Captain Wimberly is described with playful details. The Mills Home trustees plan a luncheon at Robert B. Lee hotel with Dr Bernard Spillman presiding. Wake Forest and Mars Hill alumni banquets occur Tuesday night at the YWCA and First Church respectively. An Every Member Canvass dinner crowds 600 at Robert B. Lee hotel on Wednesday. Governor Gardner is expected to preside. Dr J Clyde Turner leads the convention with talks on church and missionary issues.

Board of Trustees Mills Home Robert B. Lee Bernard W. Spillman Kinston Wake Forest Mars Hill C. Max Gardner J. Clyde Turner First Baptist Church of Greensboro Freewill Baptists Missionary Baptists

Parent Go To School Night At High Point High

Annual Parent Go To School Night at High Point High School on Thursday November 12 begins 7 30 with aims to acquaint parents with school routine and meet teachers. Instructions stress locating rooms, following a student schedule, visiting departments, and attending all periods.

High Point High School L. R. Johnston Mr. Johnston Gynasium Johnston

Regular Meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344

Master Masons are reminded of the regular meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M tonight at 7 30 pm All members are urged to be present and visiting Master Masons are invited to attend E T Gregory W M CO M Gueth Secty

Numa F. Reid Lodge No A. F

Auditions Attract NBC Radio Prospects

An average of two whistlers per month seek NBC radio auditions and about a hundred sopranos aim for trials in the same period.

NBC

Lad Improves After Broken Arm In Charlotte Football

Carlton Taylor son of Mr and Mrs W T Taylor is recovering from a broken arm suffered in a high school football game in Charlotte last Friday and was to return to school today.

Carlton Taylor W. T. Taylor Charlotte

Minges Oak of Hamilton County Spreads Vast Limbs

The Minges oak of Hamilton County Ohio has limbs spanning 105 feet, reaching over a cottage on each side and casting a wide shade over the homes in its vicinity.

Hamilton County

Adlerika claimed to ease stomach gas and stomach trouble

An ad promotes Adlerika as a remedy for gas and nervous symptoms. It claims x rays fail to find a cause and asserts Adlerika cleanses both stomach and bowels to remove poisons, offering free samples by mail from St Paul Minnesota.

Eckerd Adlerika Dept. cc St. Paul, Minn

Local groups mobilize Roll Call for 1500 members

The Woman's club American Legion auxiliary and Junior Service League join Red Cross to push 1500 memberships starting Armistice Day. I P Ingle oversees the drive while pastors note community support. Members from the auxiliary and league names are listed as organizers and volunteers.

Woman's Club The American Legion Auxiliary and Junior Service League American Legion Auxiliary Junior Service League Red Cross I. P. Ingle I. T. Mann L. W. Flythe J. W. McGuinn R. L. Waynick A. Sherrod C. A. York John Peacock J. I. Groome Roy Spearman Thag Gurney King Charlies Kephart B. W. Kirkman Susie Kirkman Grover Kester James Lyon Randall Mann Fox Marshall S. R. Matthews W. J. McAnally H. W. McCain Lamar McCallum L. P. McFarlane M. K. Price Phil Warner Robert Collins Andrew Lindsey Sam Davis Paul Casey L. G. Robichaux Neil Adams Annie Carter Marsh Ruth Bowne

Armistice Day Observance Planned in High Point

High Point readies Armistice Day on Wednesday with a Veterans of Foreign Wars parade and bandstand talk. Banks to close. municipal court and county tax office to adjourn. post office to follow holiday schedule. Grover H. Jones to speak if mass meeting occurs. A pre observance event for Black residents features William Penn High School presenting Negro Dough boys at 8:30 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars High Point C. S. Holland National Organization North Main Street Holland Grover H. Jones Uncle Sam William Penn High School

Load of Tobacco Catches On Fire Near Asheboro

A truckload of tobacco on the Asheboro road near the city limits caught fire early today. Witness Ruby Cox said workers extinguished the blaze before the entire load was destroyed.

Asheboro Ruby Cox

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. P Prohibition Lydia B. Pinkham M. A. Lackey Ome College Street High Point Ice & Coal Company Carolina Coal & Transfer Co Mallory Street Wilson Motor Company Woodruff Clinic Burrus Clinic Walkup K. McCain Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street J. E. Black Cable Street Phone Southern Furniture Exposition Broomfield Lands City Cavalier Service Station Incorporated George Russell Winston-Salem G. O. P. Turnip Captain Wimberly Nature Master Masons E. T. Gregory W. M. CO M. Gueth Sect’y Fnavns Cardus H. Patterson West Broad J. J. Scholtes Chiropr Main Street Electro Seedman Seidman Certified Public Accountants Commercial Bank G. BH. Kianderman High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Commercial National Bank Vo. A Ae Vice-Pres, & Treas. Co. A Bellis, Sec'y National Market CO North Main Wilson
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