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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1937

Page

9

Special Talks Arranged for College Series at High Point

High Point college to host three evening talks November 15 16 and 17 at 730 pm in the college auditorium announced by William Rennie president of the local ministerial association Speakers include Dr G Ray Jordan Winston Salem Presbyterian leader Dr Charles F Myers Greensboro minister and Rev Gordon Spaugh Home Moravian Church Winston Salem Moravian pastor and Salem College leader The aim is to uplift youth and community spiritual life with noted speakers and discussions

High Point College William Rennie Ministerial Association Rennie G. Ray Jordan Centenary M. E. Church of Winston-Salem Jordan High Point Durng Hs Wesley Memoral Church Charles F. Myers First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro Gordon Spaugh Moravian Church of Dr. Spaugh Pfohi America Spaugh Salem College

Armistice Day Program At Elm Street School

Rev. Tom A. Sykes of Thomasville former pastor of Central Friends church spoke at Elm Street school in an Armistice Day program urging that America remains a beacon of hope amid world conflict. Elizabeth Kelly and the peace pageant featured 80 voices directed by Allene Schroder with Margaret Chatfield overseeing American Education Week activities.

Tom A. Sykes Thomasville Central Friends Church Elm Street America Elizabeth Kelly Free Club of 80 Voices Allene M. Schroder Margaret Chatfield American Education Week

Woman Hired Killer to Die in Electric Chair

Marie Porter, 37, was sentenced to death by electric chair after being convicted of plotting the murder of her brother William Kappen at Belleville Illinois on his wedding day. Ralph Giancola 22 the actual slayer was to receive a share of the insurance and John Giancola was sentenced to 99 years.

Marie Porter William Kappen Belleville Ralph Giancola

Hoey Reverses Appointment of Local Justice

Gov. Clyde R. Hoey cancels a commission naming L. B. Baynes of this city as a justice of the peace. The reversal came in a letter to the Guilford Superior Court clerk, learned today.

Clyde R. Hoey Guilford Superior

Parents Night At Senior High Draws Wide Turnout

A large crowd of 495 parents and town residents attended the Parents Go To School Night at the Senior High School. Principal D P Whitley introduced superintendent Chas F Carroll Jr who spoke on Our American Youth Problem.

Virginia Frank D. P. Whitley Chas. F. Carroll, Jr Parents Council R. L. Brinson O. C. Williamson Byron Haworth C. B. Stuart Bunn W. Hackney, Jr Nelle Ansley

Ralph Harbinson Named President Brotherhood Here

Ralph Harbinson was elected president of the Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood at a meeting at Emmanuel Lutheran church. Elected officers include R. L. Conrad first vice president Don Burgess second vice president EB J. Pearson secretary and treasurer Newell Black assistant secretary and treasurer. They will be installed by Rev. F L. Conrad at the next regular meeting on the third Wednesday in December.

Ralph Harbinson Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood Emmanuel Lutheran Church R. L. Conrad Don Burgess EB. J. Pearson Newell Black F. L. Conrad

Death of Mrs Cindan Ann Freeman in Thomasville

Mrs. Cindan Ann Freeman 78 widow of A J Freeman died suddenly from a heart attack at her daughter's home in Thomasville. Born in Moore County she will be buried at Old Dover church cemetery after services Friday at 1 PM conducted by Rev John Jordan and Rev Hancock.

Cindan Ann Freeman Thomasville Cindan Ann Freeman A. J. Freeman W. H. Royalls Moore County

Governor appoints High Point magistrate despite law limits

In 1933 the legislature limited High Point township magistrates to six and set elected positions with vacancies filled by the clerk of superior court. Two weeks ago Governor Hoey appointed Baynes to a vacancy, though advised by the attorney general that he had no power to do so. The move followed a petition led by J. O. Atkinson and other county Democrats. Baynes had run in the last election but was not elected.

Baynes High Point Township Superior Court J. 0. Atkinson County Democratic Organzation Walter Crissman Tom Gold

Possibility of Furniture Price Rise Considered

Industry officials say no price increase is expected at the January Winter Bug and Furniture Market. They note past mid summer levels remain, but a wage bill passage and higher Social Security taxes could push costs up, potentially lifting prices slightly.

Chinsen Weawlat Ota Congress

Reinstatement Call for Nobel Knitting Workers

National Labor Relations Board trial examiner recommends Nobel Knitting of Charlotte reinstate six discharged employees, compensate them for lost wages, and cease interfering with union rights. Hearing in Charlotte on August 18 19 found unfair labor practices linked to union activities by the American Federation of Hosiery Workers.

National Labor Relations Board Nobel Knitting Company Charlotte Henry I. Adams American Federation of Hosiery Workers Adams Charlotte Company Henry J. Kent Baltimore NLRB Nebel Knitting Company American Federation of Mastery Workers Adame Bennet F. Schauffler Directo Labor Board Nebel Company

Mrs. Mattie Teague Dies at 52 in Moffitt Mill

Mrs. Mattie Teague, age 52, died suddenly this morning after 8 o'clock at her home in the Moffitt Mill area. She is survived by her husband John T. Teague, one daughter Lizie Jones of Asheboro, three sons Guy Eugene and Ray, her sister Lara Gunter of Goldston, and four brothers Bascom Moffitt of High Point John Fred and Glenn Moffitt of Moffitt Mill. Funeral arrangements were not set.

Mattie Teague Moffitt Mill John T. Teague Lizie Jones Asheboro Guy Eugene Ray Lara Gunter Goldston Bascom Moffitt High Point John Fred Glenn Moffitt

License Revocation for Two Drivers after DWI Convictions

The state highway safety division revokes the licenses of Glen Harris of 404 Fourth Street High Point and James L Hicks of 117 Spring Garden Street Asheboro after their DUI convictions.

State Glen Harris Fourth Street High Point James L. Hicks Spring Garden Street Asheboro

Furniture Meeting Date Is Postponed

Postponement of the meeting of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association in Winston-Salem moves from November 18 and 19 to December 9 and 10 announced today.

Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association Winston-Salem

Three Insured In Crash Here In Baltimore Car Collision

Ben Banks of Baltimore Mrs Charles Abraham and Choice Lee Crosby were injured in a collision on East Lexington Avenue around 10 30 this morning. Banks suffered severe facial and dental injuries along with hip damage. Mrs Abraham had chest and facial injuries. Crosby had a injured right arm and cuts. Warrants for reckless driving were issued for Banks and Mrs Abraham. Banks was jailed with bond set at 500 dollars.

Ben Banks Baltimore Charles Abraham Johnson Street Lee Crosby Charlotte Mr. Banks Lexington Avenue Burrus Memorial Hospital Banks Banks and Son Clothing Company Burrus Sechrest Mrs. Abrahams Abraham

Mrs Mock Thompson Died at Fort Sam Houston

Retired U S Army officer William Mock Thompson died at the Base Hospital Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas He was born October 1 1871 in Yadkin College North Carolina and belonged to a Davidson county family A brother Charles M Thompson Mocksville left for San Antonio to attend the funeral Interment will be in the National Cemetery San Antonio Survivors in High Point include sisters Mrs H A Oakes and Mrs Sara Barker and several nieces

William Mock Thompson Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas Yadkin College North Carolina Davidson County Charles M. Thompson Mocksville National Cemetery High Point H. A. Oakes Sara Barker

Dr. Phillip B. Davis Attends Pediatrics Symposium in Durham

Dr. Phillip B. Davis departed today to Durham to participate in a state pediatrics symposium at Duke Hospital.

Phillip B. Davis Durham Duke Hospital

Yadkin Leader to Receive Silver Beaver Award

W Grubb of Yadkin will be awarded the Silver Beaver trophy on December 14 for outstanding service to the Uwharrie council of the American Boy Scouts in promoting Boyhood.

W. Grubb Yadkin Uwharrie Council The American Boy Scouts For Boyhood

Grubb to Receive Silver Beaver Award for Scouting Service

C W Grubb Scoutmaster of Troop 47 Yadkin to be honored by the Boy Scouts of America with the Silver Beaver award from the Uwharrie Council on December 14 in High Point. Grubb has seven years in Scouting and serves as District Commissioner for Rowan County. Julian Robinson will present the award at the council meeting.

Cc. W. Grubb Troop 47 Yadkin Boy Scouts of America Uwharrie Council National Council, Boy Scouts of America Grubb Rowan County Washington, D. C Julian Robinson N. C Salisbury High Point R. W. Garrison Hinton Pierce Harris Coffin Asheboro O. Delk Smith

Plan Conference In Walkout At Diamond Plant For Tomorrow

There was no development today in the toppers walkout at the Diamond Full Fashion Hosiery plant besides arranging a conference among management workers and AF of Hosiery Workers representatives. Mill operations continued nearly as usual as toppers had walked out yesterday protesting wages.

Toppers Diamond Full Fashion Hosiery Company American Federation of Hosiery Workers

Red Cross Roll Call Drive Opens Friday at Main Street HQ

The annual Red Cross Roll Call drive will open tomorrow morning at 203 South Main Street. Mrs. E T Harrison, chairwoman of the membership drive, announced the plan today.

Red Cross South Main Street E. T. Harrison Grive

Arcanum Plans Man y Activities For November

Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum met to map a busy month with a Thanksgiving Festival bridge party and a joint dinner dance November 23 with Winston-Salem Council. Regent Clinard named Sam Calvert chair of the festival committee and discussed Supreme Regent Johnson’s visit and cooperation plans.

Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum Arcade Winston-Salem Council Sam Calvert Gilbert Clinard A. Glenn Smith Robert E. Lee Winston Council Carolinas Herbert Johnson Byron Haworth Winston Bill Snow Ed Grimsley High Point Clinard Johnson Paul Sanders Johnson Anne Richard Brown The N. E. Moore Winton

History of M. P. Children's Home Published

A history of the M. P. Methodist Protestant Children's Home on Cutetes published by Avocate Publishing. The work documents the home’s origins and activities with archival notes and period context.

History OF M. P. Children’s Home The Avocate Publishing

Local Ice Dealers Attend National Convention in Cleveland

McKinley Davis and J A Shipton of Central Ice Delivery traveled to Cleveland Ohio for the annual convention of the National Association of Ice Manufacturers. The event will showcase new domestic and commercial refrigerators with samples expected to reach the market in 1938.

McKinley Davis Central Ice Delivery Company J. A. Shipton Cleveland National Association of Ice Manufacturers Mississippi

Publication Promotes Denton Home Through Booklets

It was announced Mrs. Mabel Williams Russell wrote the history while serving as first matron of the Denton home. Booklets will be sold at a small cost with proceeds supporting the home.

Mabel Williams Russell Denton

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Students Ministerial Association Hoey Goodrich Wnley Comfortable Inter Dudl North Main East Main Pents Council For America Education Week Observanc Brotherhood Earth Highland Motors Garland Motors Charlotte Hurt Mock Thompson C. W. Grubb Diamond Plant COROX Westianbaum Oak Furniture Company Main Arcanum Council Harrison W. T. Powell American Red Cross Booths J. W. Poole Woman's Club Group C. H. Williard Ohio River Community Chest MAGIC Magic Eye RCA Ea Agl Rose Furniture Company
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