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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1934
Page
11
Children of R J Reynolds Sr heirs to the tobacco fortune had not yet reached 28 at his death. The will placed the estate in trust with Safe Deposit and Trust of Baltimore, with shares to be held until 28 and then to offspring if any die early. Negotiations stretched for months to settle amid legal court approval.
Chicago market data shows butter at 11 829 unsettled with creamery specialties and varied scores. Eggs steady with extras around 30 and graded firsts about 26 27 percent. multiple tubs and cars of butter sold. No egg sales reported.
The Davis murder trial continues with testimony from witnesses including Dill Varner and Paul Sams. Defense rests as counsel for all five defendants await final speeches while the state argues over a warrant naming Smith and Sams as witnesses.
Warner alleged owner of the car used by the bandits testified he drank heavily October 13 and could not join any plot to rob the Davises. Varner’s account shows a trip to Gregoparo and Asheboro road with Smith, Sams, and others. Witnesses testified Varner drank, but many called him honest and truthful despite liquor use.
Funeral services for Mrs. R H Hayworth of Jamestown were held at her home after a sudden stroke. Rev C J Jones and Rev C O Kennerly conducted the service with extensive local attendance. Pallbearers included William Wiley and O V Kester, with flowers arranged by the Ladies Auxiliary Societies from the M E church. Interment was at Deep River cemetery.
Firemen were called this afternoon about 1 46 to the home of A B Bunch 519 Tate street to extinguish a crash fire there was no damage. Late last night firemen were summoned to the residence of Mrs A B Hill 419 South Wrenn street to extinguish a small blaze damage negligible.
Dr. Zeno Wall of Shelby was reelected for a third term as president of the North Carolina Baptist association at the 104th convention in New Bern. Unanimous vote. W. B. Edwards, J. Ben Elder, and K. E. Brickhouse named vice presidents. Total registration 1,050 with some unregistered delegates. Two resolutions against moving pictures were adopted urging pastors and churches to pledge not to patronize objectionable films and asking Roosevelt and the state department to curb exporting such films.
Rev. E. W. Black of Roanoke Va evangelist at First Wesleyan Methodist church spoke last night using Matthew 3 11. He will speak again tonight. Mrs Busan McCarty of Lansing Mich editor of the Weslayan paper spoke last night on the dress and customs of Japan. Miss Virginia Batley sang.
The body of Johnny Lem a Chinese laundryman found dead at 158 South Wrenn Street will be shipped to New York City this afternoon by a 65:30 oclock train. It will later be transferred to China.
Government approved rat poison will be sold at cost at city hall this Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. The sale was announced today.
The Social Club of the Industrial Workers Association will host its weekly dance tonight at 7 30 PM at the hall 8151-2 Booth Main Street replacing Saturday. The notice notes 68 time variations from standard time used worldwide.
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