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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1931

Page

8

Prevenie Confident Of Marshalship Nomination

J T Prevette of Wilkesboro predicts winning the marshalship nomination on the first ballot at the North Carolina Republican executive committee meeting in Greensboro in December. He cites broad support from statewide Republicans and the middle district. He also supports Hoover for president in 1932 and notes local clubs organized in Wilkes and North Wilkesboro.

North Carolina Republican Executive Committee Greensboro J. T. Prevette Wilkesboro Sup Wilkes County W. C. Prevette O. R. York G. O. Pe Murphy Peaufort State Committee Prevette J. J. Jenkins Siler City Henry W. Masten a-Salem Watt Gragg Colin G. Spencer Ubs Hoover North Wilkesboro A. Casey W. H. Strowd

Hand Carved Jewel Displayed By Local Craftsman

K. K. Byrd of 209 Wall Street showcased a hand carved jewelry case on the bow of The Enterprise. The item carved from a cigar box took three days to complete and features 528 notches with a silver and gold painted finish.

Enterprise K. K. Byrd Wall Street

Deaths: Mrs. Roella Crowson dies after long illness

Mrs. Roella Crowson widow of T. M. Crowson died at the old Crowson home place after more than a year of illness. Born May 7 1854 in Randolph County she was 77. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. N. C. Johnson Mrs. I L Kennedy Mrs. Dewey English and five sons Hugh Walter Ben BB C and Jack Crowson. Funeral at Mt Gilead M E B Church Sunday at 2 PM with burial in the family plot.

Roella Crowson T. M. Crowson Crowson I. L. Kennedy Trinity

Small Sales Feature at W S Tobacco Market

The Twin City tobacco market saw a higher total receipt than recent days as small sales took place. An average price of 7.67 per hundred was set on 438,070 pounds sold yesterday, with weekly sales totaling 2,673,830 pounds and year-to-date at 16,193,820 pounds. Colonel Webb reported no notable change in price levels for desirable grades or in overall weed quality.

Twin City G. E. Webb Webb

See Naples and Die A Pleasing Comedy Success

The American Business club presented Elmer Rice's See Naples and Die directed by Margaret Hauser with strong performances by Mrs. Ned McEachern and Thomas J. Gold Jr. The play, set at Capri and Naples, follows a blackmail plot involving Prince Ivan ending with the arrest of the conspirators after a staged auto race interruption.

Margaret Hauser W. G. Shipman Lucy Evans Thomas J. Gold, Jr Mildred Walker Mary Simmons James B. Richardson Albergo Pensione de Medici Cap di Sorrento Bay of Naples Clara Case Ingram O. Arthur Kirkman Jesse Washburn Cammon Duke W. E. Mitchell J. J. McMurray James B. Lovelace George Merke W. A. Tomlinson Prince Ivan Mise Ella Burton Hutchinson James 8. Moffitt Ralph W. Slate Ivan Mary Elizabeth Dodge Norton London Annette Charles Carroll Italy Skulany Serrante American Business Club Paramount Theater

Foreclosure Sale Notice for 06 Farriss Avenue High Point NC

Notice of foreclosure sale in Guilford County North Carolina. S W Marshall defaulted on a deed of trust dated September 13 1926 and substituted in 1931. Trustee will sell November 30 1931 at 2 PM at the Greensboro courthouse for Lot 155 Park plat in High Point between Farriss Avenue and Murdover Street.

State of North Carolina Guilford S. W. Marshall Register of Deeds Guilford County Metropolitan Life Insurance Company the Register of Deeds Greensboro Farries Avenue Murdover Street Kronheimer Parriss Avenue Farriss Avenue High Point Guilford Conty North Cadens Austin, Allen Austin At Turner

North Carolina Coal Rates Challenged as Unjust

The North Carolina Corporation Commission and state chambers seek Interstate Commerce Commission action to cut coal rates. They argue bituminous coal from Pocahontas and other regions to North Carolina faces unjust, higher charges than to southeastern destinations, harming the state and its traffic.

North Carolina Chambers of Commerce Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Pocahontas Pocahontas Region Southeastern Southeast Corporation Commission of West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Commission

Decision on banning overalls for LaSalle students

In LaSalle Illinois a proposal to the school board would prohibit wearing overalls to class as a measure to regulate student apparel.

Lasalle, Illl

Shawnee County Reports 6172 Horses on Local Farms

Shawnee county in Kansas ranks among the wealthiest areas, with farms reporting 6172 horses and a stated LAOER value of 825 dollars. The figure reflects rural livestock levels and regional agricultural wealth.

Shawnee County Kansas

Tribute for Mrs Cecil Held at Spring Hill Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Louvina Cecil were held at 11 o clock in Spring Hill M P church where she had belonged 35 years. The service featured tributes from Rev H L Powel Dr George R Brown and others with choral numbers and a duet by Mrs M C Connor and her son Clyde Connor. Active and honorary pallbearers included nephews and local leaders with a large crowd in attendance. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Louvina Cecil English Street Spring Hill M. P H. L. Powel George R. Brown Reidsville M. C. Connor Wesleyan Methodist Protestant Church G. L. Reynolds D. R. Williams Pleasant Grove M. P Maude Helen Mary Kennedy Mia Connor Jesus Bethea Cecil H. A. Cecil Waldo Newby Perry Smith John York Dick Cecil W. T. Kennedy EB. L. Johnson McClane Cecil

Alma Mendenhall Dies After Illness at 30 in High Point

Mrs Alma Mendenhall aged 30 widow of H A Mendenhall died at 12 15 PM at her home 620 Park Street after several months illness She leaves four daughters Ellen Wingo Beulah Wingo Bertha Polk and Gladys Mendenhall two brothers Atty Bryant and John Bryant of High Point Funeral plans await arrival of daughters from Washington DC.

Alma Mendenhall H. A. Mendenhall Park Street Ellen Wingo Washington, D. C Beulah Wingo Bertha Polk Gladys Mendenhall High Point Bryant John

Horse Records Reveal Long Service at Pana Farm

Henry Jahle of Pana Illinois checked the ledger after his 22 year old horse died and found the animal had received 55 tons of hay 1200 bushels of corn and 1500 bushels of oats over the years.

Henry Jahle Jahle

John Carroll Ends Grove City Tilt Signals From Bud Bush

Bud Bush played end and called signals for John Carroll University in its game against Grove City College. The report notes Bush’s role in directing the offense during the contest.

Bud” Bush John Carroll University Grove City

Horned Toad Display Shown Here in Texas Exhibit

A horned toad common in Texas and non poisonous is placed on view. The reptile features several horns on its head and spikes along its body as part of a local display.

Texas

Holstead Named New Commander in North Carolina Odd Fellows

Major Herbert A. Holstead of Mooresville was elected commander of the North Carolina department of Patriarchs Militant, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at a Greensboro session attended by 60 uniformed church members from High Point, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Mooresville and Greensboro. Captain C. P. Burchette of Winston-Salem named aide to General Edwin B. Quimby of Baltimore, national commander. Retiring state commander Major Whitmore praised the order’s strong statewide condition and cooperation.

Herbert A. Holstead Mooresville North Carolina Baltimore Uniformed Church Odd Fellows High Point Charlotte Winston-Salem Greensboro Whitmore Myrtle Rebekah Chapter No

Enoch C. Baker Dies At Lincolnton Home

Enoch C. Baker prominent Lincolnton citizen and former chairman of the Lincoln county board of commissioners died this morning at his home. He was 65 and longtime active in civic affairs. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Lincolnton. niece Mrs. R. E. Ranson and family to attend.

Enoch C. Baker Lincolnton Lincoln County Board of Commissioners R. E. Ranson Ranson

Washington guard Jimmy Bryan elected Kitsap County prosecutor

Jimmy Bryan of Bremerton Washington, once a star guard for the University of Washington in football and basketball, has been chosen as the prosecutor for Kitsap County. The announcement highlights his athletic renown and civic transition.

Jimmy Bryan Bremerton, Wash University of Washington Kitsap County

Sale of Land in Guilford County Announces Auction

The estate of D. B. Benson will auction two lots in West End Heights High Point Township Guilford County on December 12 1931 at 7 o clock A M at the east door of Guilford County Court House. The plots front Summit Avenue and measure 50 by 150 feet with house and vacant land adjoining the Benson residence. Commissioner E H Smith notes the property is recorded in Guilford County and references the official deed records Page 69.

Saneen Roofndreth Wink Haithcock Guilford County Court House Guilford County North Ows Carolina High Point Township Ben Nance Henry Bright Office of the Register of Deeds North Carolina Summit Avenue West End Heights Jane Office the Register of Deeds Sue Peck Nage D. B. Benson E. H. Smith

Hoover to Speak on Nationwide Liberal Arts Radio Program

President Hoover and New York Times editor John Finley headline a coast to coast radio event supporting liberal arts colleges. North Carolina stations WPTF WSJS WSOC WBIG WBT and WWNC air local addresses with Governor voices and college leaders from Catawba Davidson Greensboro Guilford High Point Mere­ dith Queens Salem and Wake Forest.

United States Liberal Arts Colleges of America Herbert Hoover John H. Finley The New York Times National Broadcasting Company Liberal Arts College Hoover Finley Thomas J. Preston, Jr Robert L. Kelly Association of American A. T. Ward Liberal Arts Movement America North Carolina New York WPTF Raleigh Josiah William Bailey Bailey Catawba College Salisbury Davidson College Davidson Greensboro College For Women Greensboro Guilford College High Point College High Point Meredith College Queens College Charlotte Salem College Winston-Salem Wake Forest College Wake Forest Liberal Arts College Movement In America College of Liberal Arts

Ice company winners prize tip referenced in article

A snippet notes two winners receiving prize money after providing details of an accident to The Enterprise. The fragment references witnesses and the ice business but lacks a full account of names or locations.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Prevenie Wilson Motor Company Ae So Coal & Transfer Co High Point Ice & Coal Company West Broad Llness T.m.crowson Trinity Route 1 W.S. Tobacco Co-Op Finance CO West Washington Street E. Black Stephen Main Street C. Flury E’s Inc. Niture Wes Wall Pa Drape W. M. Barker N. Main M. A. Lackey College Street St. Edward’s Catholic Church Corner Park East Green Streets John J. Leary Fayetteville Christ Naples A. B. Club Miss Hauser Chamber OF Commerce Mrs. Cecil Holstead N. C Department of Patriarchs Militant Elwood Cafe California Liberal Arts College High Point Perpetual Building Commercial National Bank Vo D. Idol Treas H. Ellis Sec’s
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