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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1938

Page

13

Red Cross Roll Call Opens Tuesday for Fair Tax Meet

The Red Cross Roll Call organization holds an Monday night dinner at 6 30 at the Methodist Protestant church to launch a membership drive running Tuesday through Saturday. Roll Call HQ is 116 North Wrenn Street with Mrs. John Clinard Jr as Roll Call chairman and numerous committee leaders named for districts and booths.

Red Cross Roll Call Methodist Protestant Church High Point Virginia Frank North Wrenn Street John Clinard, Jr F. R. Taylors Charles Kearns

High Point Considers Site for $6,000 Hydro Plant

High Point city council next Wednesday will decide between Yadkin and Dan river sites for a $6,000 hydroelectric plant with a December 15 construction deadline set by the PWA. Officials say no commitments will be made until bids and contracts proceed, while county land ownership and reservoir factors weigh in the choice.

High Point PWA KE. M. Knox Pointet Yadkin Dan River Founeil Knox Stokes Forsyth Yad Nburg Stokes County Sauratown Yadkin River Inston - Salem Styers Ferry U. S. Army

City issues 18 building permits as repairs dominate

Permits issued total 18 this week with most for repairs re roofing and frontage changes. The largest goes to J H Kalte for office buildings 21 South Hamilton street with estimated work 1825 dollars. Other permits include a unit at 119 North Street to front ore building costing 1000 dollars and several re roof jobs on West Green Street 100 75 Asheboro Street 180 dollars and more across Asheboro street Walnut Street and Johnson Street with values ranging from 75 to 175 dollars.

J. H. Kalte Hamilton Street Ashoro College North Street Ntic Insurance and Realmpany West Green Street T. Curlee East Green Street Teensboro Investment Com North Main Street F. Lawson Asheboro Street Bunke 8 Lee Walnut Street

Native Of China To Preach Today

Rev and Mrs C K Djang natives of China and Southern Baptist Mission graduates will preach at First Baptist Church at 11 o clock. Djang earned degrees from the University of Shanghai University of Louisville and the Southern Baptist Seminary. Mrs Djang trained at Shanghai Eliza Yates and Wake Forest among others and is studying at Meredith College Raleigh. They planned to return to China but war delays it.

C. K. Djang China Southern Baptist Missions Central China Mission Field First Baptist Church Djang University of Shanghai University of Louisville Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Southern and Northern Baptists Young People’s Department China Baptist Publication Society Eliza Yates Girls’ School Shanghai Dodd College Shreveport Southwestern Baptist Seminary Forth Worth Texas University of Louisville School of Music Louisville Wake Forest College Meredith College Raleigh Baptist Diang

Local Delegation Heads to State Baptist Convention in Raleigh

High Point will be well represented at the Baptist State convention in Raleigh. Dr. A. B. Conrad Rev. Co N Royal Rev. A Lincoln Falk Rev. E M Smith Rev G H Liner. A E Tate Grover H Jones and other Baptists will attend portions of the session. Speakers include Dr L R Scarborough Dr Charles E Maddry Dr W F Powell.

High Point Baptist State Convention Raleigh A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church Co. N. Royal Green Street First Baptist Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Tabernacle Baptist Church Biblical Recorder Publishing Company M. A. Huggins R. N. Simmen Baptist Hospitals, One In the Eastern and One In the South Central Baptists Southern Baptist Convention L. R. Scarborough Ft. Worth Tex Charles E. Maddry Richmond, Va W. F. Powell Nashville, Tenn

Local Art Club Plans Late Fall Exhibit

The High Point Art club, announced by WPA supervisor Mrs. J. W. McGuinn, will sponsor an exhibit in late fall with cash prizes for the top original painting and a second prize from artist T. E. Dodamead. Club classes meet daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 811 South Main Street studio.

High Point Art Club J. W. McGuinn WPA South Main Street

Torpedo Explosives Named After Electric Torpedo Fish

The torpedo explosive is said to derive its name from the torpedo fish known for delivering a strong electric shock to its foes.

Miss Freeland Returns to City Health Lab After Agreement

Miss Grace Freeland, a city health department laboratory technician, resumes work after a suspension. An agreement with Dr. R A Herring sets her duties and an increased hourly test rate, aligning city needs with higher output than before and enabling physician services alongside city tests.

Grace Freeland City Health Department R. A. Herring Herring Miss Freeland Mies Freeland Fayetteville Asheville Dr. Herring

Jury Court Term Convenes Tuesday in Municipal Court

Judge D. C. MacRae will preside over his first jury term in the municipal court here this week. A docket of sixty criminal cases is scheduled, with many defendants waiving jury trials to be heard by the court. Jurors named for the term are listed.

D. C. MacRae Lewis E. Teague Robert Suggs Garfield Campbell Elmer Jones Herbert Hardister Jessie Newsome G. R. Burroughs R. W. Gray Rosser Mullen Howard Dennis Numa Hill Charlie Parker Melvin Early Dewey Davis Jeanette Bowman Arville Farrington Scot Anthony Boyd Griffen Paul Swaney Ernest G. Stroud H. D. Hendrix L. G. Campbell R. &. Rimmer van W. Shaw Butch Durham T. R. Blakely D. A. Crisco Tom Watson Silvey Ethel Simmons Dec Wilson Sam Blanton Toms. Brown Rosa Lee Crockett Maggie Johnson le Ella Bryant Ben Vaughn Sherrod Gray Isabelle Edwards Viola Sloan Elizabeth Bailey T. F. Robbins C. L. Harbour C. A. Scarboro Bruce Bray C. Kirkman F. B. Klein J. F. Morton J. A. Thomas C. 8. Forbis R. B. Pegram E. L. McAdams John L. Davis J. D. Green Carl Brady Co. A. Johnson R. R. Winslowe Earl Kearns George R. Henderson John Farr J. W. Clinard W. J. Alexander W. B. Byerly T. R. Howard Chap M. Brown R. R. Yow R. H. Younts B. C. Harmon R. M. Lowe Clifford Frith R. L. Hooper H. B. Kearnes Clcero Smith J. Anderson J. Donald Johnson O. Wiley Kirkman W. I. Loflin Walter B. Beck Tom Ray R. 8 Clinard E. J. Payne J. K. Lackey William Hinton

Fire in Crater Hosiery mill causes little damage

High Point firefighters responded to a blaze in the sawdust pile inside the boiler room of the Crater Hosiery mill on Grimes street. The fire alarm was placed at 3 10 p m and authorities said damage was minimal.

High Point Crater Hosiery Grimes Street

Will Explain Robin Hood Farms Project

Mrs. Edwin Clarke Gregory of Salisbury and Raleigh attorney Willis Smith will speak Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Sheraton hotel private dining room to outline the Robin Hood Farms project. The non profit aims to open school farms for free agricultural training of underprivileged North Carolina youths at Manice Farm near Pinehurst, with practical training to begin after nearby school work.

Willis Smith Raleigh Edwin Clarke Gregory Salisbury Robin Hood Farms Sheraton Hotel State House of Representatives Thomas L. Vaughn Winston-Salem North Carolina Vaughn Pinehurst Gregory Lee

Mrs. Martha Sprye Claimed By Death

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Spraye, 35, died at her home 1009 Asheboro Street yesterday at 1 50 PM after an eight week illness. Born March 8, 1905 in Randolph County she married G C Sprye on December 24 1924 who survives. Also surviving are her father S P Ingram of High Point Route 3 a son Layman Sprye a brother Arthur Ingram and three sisters Mesdames W L Keller O H Frazier and Miss Nellie Ingram all of High Point. She was a member of Archdale M E Church. Funeral services will be held at Archdale M E Church Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev R C Kirk and Miss Clara I Ox.

Martha Elizabeth Spraye Asheboro Street Randolph County S. P Hattie Myers Bram G. C. Sprye P. Ingram High Point Route Three Layman Sprye Arthur Ingram Mesdames W. L. Keller O. H. Frazier Nellie Ingram Sprye Archdale M. E. Church Net. R. C. Kirk Clara I. Ox

Beekeeping Note on Bees Reacting to Black Clothing

A brief observation notes bees show heightened agitation when people wear black clothing. The effect appears consistent across observed hives and outdoor inspections. Further study could determine if color perception influences bee behavior and foraging patterns.

Education Week Visits 3500 to City Schools Highlight Growth

American Education Week in High Point drew 3500 visits across the district with 563 at the junior high and 384 at Ray Street leading white school turnout. Superintendent Carroll praised stronger parent school ties and urged ongoing visitor engagement.

High Point Charles F. Carroll, Jr Carroll Ray Street Oak Hill William Penn Ada Blair Brentwood Cloverdaly Elm Street Emma _ Blair Johnson Street Fairview Leonard Street

Moose Legion Frolic Set For Winston-Salem Event

High Point will be well represented as Tar Heel Legion No. 158 of the Loyal Order of Moose hosts the Legion Frolic at the Robert E. Lee hotel beginning Saturday November 19. The program opens with a 9 p.m. dance, followed by executive and fellowship meetings, initiation, and a 2 p.m. banquet with W. L. York as toastmaster. Mayor W. T. Wilson and H. Way Russell deliver greetings and response.

High Point Legion Tar Heel Legion No. 158 Loyal Order of Moose Robert E. Lee Winston- Salem E. E. Forward Herder of the Legion Peddicord Women of the Moose W. L. York W. T. Wilson Winston-Salem H. Way Russell Thomasville East Moose

Wesley Dix Dies At Local Hospital Rites Set

Wesley Dix 31 of Trinity route two died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Survived by his father Robert Dix and seven sisters and five brothers. Service held Monday at Mt Gilead Methodist church by W T Winslow. burial at Mt Gilead cemetery.

Wesley Dix Trinity Robert Dix Calvin McDowell Jane Marsh Fred Crawford Sarah Hannah Hill High Point Martha Davis Sophia Nettie Grubbs Lenoir Charlie Hill Archdale John F. Hill Cicero Cicero Hill, Trinity, Route Two Jim Hill Mt. Gilead Methodist Church W. T. Winslow Mt. Gilead Cemetery

Woman seeks warrant then is jailed by police

Annie Parker of Leonard Street left home to visit the station to jail a man named Burke for knocking her down. She did not return, and police decided she belonged in jail after Desk Sergeant J O House noted she staggered in muttering about the warrant. She was taken to the jail for custody.

Annie Parker Leonard Street Burke J. 0. House Annie House

Cubs Prepare Entries for Soap Box Derby in High Point

The Uwharrie Scout Council plans the Annual Soap Box Derby finals on November 25 in High Point with entries from Cub dens. Prizes include a silver loving cup and Cub gear. Tom J. Kearns will start the event and A W Klemme is chief finish judge. Parents asked to have den leaders notify by November 22.

Uwharrie Scout Council High Point Uwharrie Council Tom J. Kearns A. W. Klemme James Hogg William Coffin Asheboro P. ©. Spruce Paul Dunham Salisbury Fred Flagler C. G. Bedford P. E. Lindley A. H. Holton Glenn Ward If. V Koents Centenial Avenue Woodrow Avenue Scout B. W. Hackney, Jr den Mather

North Carolina Fair Tax Association Sets Meeting

David Owens will deliver the principal address at the annual North Carolina Fair Tax Association meeting here next Wednesday. J Paul Leonard says a luncheon for directors will occur at noon at the Sheraton. The group, active in abolishing the sales tax, has a pending case in Forsyth County court and plans to appeal to state and federal supreme courts.

J. Paul Leonard Statesville North Carolina North Carolina Fair Tax Association David Owens Charlotte National Retail Dry Goods Association National Leonard Sheraton Hotel Winston-Salem Forsyth County United States Supreme Court

Real Estate Market Sees Bright Comeback in High Point

G Curtis Smith deal announces multiple closings and leases in High Point signaling a sharp upturn. Emerywood home sale four lots three downtown leases and four FHA applications plus new stores planned at 160 South Main and 119 North Main.

High Point G. Curtis Smith Deal West Washington Street Emerywood Rotary Drive H. D. Marsh Cape Cod B. Craven Page Cherokee Hills D. S. Hedeecock Hedgecock Lumber Company Roy G. Armstrong Smithdeal South Mainstreet Security Bank and Trust Company A. Coke Cecil Cecil Drug Stores, Inc Joseph J. Cox Pen's Clothing J. W. Johnson Johnson Poultry Company Charlotte East Washington Perry Street

Cadet Brinson Receives Merit Bar at Riverside Academy

Gainesville Ga November 12 Cadet Robert Laurie Brinson Jr of High Point NC was cited for outstanding duties by Riverside Military Academy Special orders name him Merit Bar winner for 100 merits and he was commended before the Riverside Regiment.

Gainesville Robert Laurie Brinson, Jr High Point North Carolina Riverside Military Academy Brinson Riverside Regiment

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fair Tax Association Mber Ion Tle Land Rapids English Street S. J. Kennedy Jefferson Street Cora B. White State Baptist Convention Martha Sprye Moose Legion MT. Gilead Church Negress Cubs Robert L. Brinson, JR
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