Indictment Returned Against B. A. Woodell for Oath Violation
The Guilford grand jury issued a true bill charging Magistrate B A Woodell with extortion and violating his oath by changing a warrant against Johnnie Hayworth from possession of home brew to blocking the highway without lights. Warrant No 145 is involved. Herman C Wilson was ordered to issue capiases for the indicted magistrates. Woodell posted bond for appearance. The indictment asserts the alteration aimed to give final jurisdiction to his court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Woodell
Guilford Grand R
Greensboro
Justice the Peace
W. R. Gentry
Stokesdale
Jaqge
Walter J. Muute
Herman C. Wilson
Woodell
Johnnie Hayworth
Johnnie Heyworth
Hayworth
McMahon elected commander of local Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. W. McMahon was chosen commander of the focal VFW chapter at a city hall meeting attended by 36 ex servicemen from World War I and the Spanish American War. Officers named include C. Holland senior vice commander Oscar L. Smith adjutant and Paul B. Gideon quartermaster with more staff to be elected at a future installation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McMahon
Focal Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars
C. §. Holland
Oscar L. Smith
Paul B. Gideon
Rites Held For Mrs Alma Mendenhall Aged 39
Funeral services for Alma Mendenhall age 39 were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from her home 620 Park street by Rev O L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were George Wade Smond Walker Will Mendenhall Earl Davis Paul Davis and W R Cauble. Honorary floral attendants included Mesdames W H Chadwick B D Bullabough Paul Hinkle George Wade J K Winge Raymond Walker and Beatrice Sells. A large crowd attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mendenhall
Park Street
Dealth
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holinees Church
Oakwood Cemetery
George Wade
Smond Walker
Will Mendenhall
Earl Davis
Paul Davis
W. R. Cauble
P J Elkes Passes At His Home After Long Illness
P J Elkes Sr. died at 1112 East Russell Street at 12 10 this morning after a lengthy illness. He had lived in the city for five years and is survived by his wife Emma Rebecca Elkes and five sons A R Tampa Fla P J Jr W A John D H Myrtle Beach S C, and five daughters Mrs W H West Palm Valley Fla Mrs G R Woodberry Columbia S C Mrs H G Causey Mrs Grover Buie and Mrs C H Hobson all of High Point. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in Socastee S C with Rev. B L Kirk Calvary M E Church of this city in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elkes, Sr
East Russell Street
Emma Rebecca Elkes
A. R
Tampa
Flo
W. A
John
High Point
D. H
Myrtle Beach
Calvary M. E. Church
Johnston Addresses Civitan Club On Obedience
High Point high school principal L. R. Johnston spoke to the Civitan Club on obedience citing 1929 child behavior experiments. He described four instruction types for children and praised the "do and with reasons" approach as most effective, noting age-related attention changes and a club attendance prize won by Cecil Marriner. Umpire W. M. Campbell attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Johnston
High Point High School
Civitan Club
Johnston
John
Horace Haworth
Cecil Marriner
W. M. Campbell
B and B Rides Return to South Main Lot
The B and B rides, a familiar amusement lineup closed near the Junior High, are expected to open tonight opposite the South Main street site under the High Point Baseball club. If delayed they’ll operate tomorrow night, featuring hobby horses ferris wheel whip and other entertainment. Going by past shows, the American Lesson previously hosted them on North Main street, drawing families from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
High Point Baseball Club
North Main Street
Patrick H Tobin Dies At 69 Merchant of Piedmont Veneer
Patrick H Tobin 69 a merchant for the Piedmont Veneer and Panel Co died at his home 209 Moon Street this morning about 6 o'clock. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Fairgrove. Survived by widow seven children Avis of Norfolk W H Cameron of Liberty Charles of Thomasville Mrs Emma Embry of Thomasville Mrs Fred Borland of High Point Pat and Miss Mary Tobin of the homeplace and one brother Hadwin Tobin of Harrisonburg Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H. Tobin
Piedmont Veneer and Panel Co
Moon Street
Fairgrove
Avis
Norfolk
W. H. Cameron
Liberty
Charles
Thomasville
Emma Embry
Fred Borland
High Point
Pat
Mary Tobin
Hadwin Tobin
Harrisonburg, Va
Injured Bowman Family Recovering After Wreck
Mrs. J R Bowman injured in an automobile collision on Kivett road Sunday morning is recovering nicely at High Point hospital. Her daughter Miss Fannie Bowman 16 is resting well and also recovering from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bowman
Kivett Road
High Point Hospital
Fannie Bowman
Farmer Announces Mid Week Services At First Methodist
The mid week prayer service at First Methodist Church corner North Main and Richardson will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m Rev R I Farmer will lead the service The subject for the meditation is The Road To Heaven Older hymn lovers are urged to attend the praise and prayer meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Protestant Church
North Main and
Richardson Streets
R. I. Farmer
Capain Waller Marriage Announcement
The marriage of Miss Clara Waller and C. A. Capain was solemnized on September 28 and they will reside at 431 Ennis Street High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capain-Waller
Clara Waller
C. A. Capain
Ennis Street
High Point
Noted man denies sobriety charge in municipal court
Charles Carmichael of W A Davis Milling Co. asks The Enterprise to report he is not the man fined yesterday in municipal court for being drunk and disorderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carmichael
W. A. Davis Milling Co
Enterprise
Old Grandfather Clock Reveals Civil War Era Currency Treasures
Miss Mary Simmons found a red velvet purse inside her grandfather clock, yielding paper money from Civil War days. The notes, some bearing Confederate or state seals, were signed by a state treasury secretary and dated up to 1866. The clock, seven feet tall and England made, has belonged to Miss Simmons' family for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mary Simmons
W. D. Simmons
Miss Simmons
Virginia
Confederate States of America
South Carolina
Greensboro Mutual Life Insurance and Trust Company
State Treasury
Simmons’ Grandmot
Manlis Jarrell
Pennsylvania Furniture Makers Seek Rate Suspension
Pennsylvania York and Williamsport furniture makers petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend December 3 rate hikes. They seek a February 25, 1932 effective date, arguing southern rates favor northern rivals and threaten undue prejudice. The case ties to broader furniture rate disputes and NC complaints, with hearings in Raleigh on January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
North Carolina
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Raleigh
Long’s Condition Remains Unchanged
The condition of Charlies F. Long, a local business man, remained critical after a heart attack about 11 days ago. He was reported to have a fairly quiet night at his street home and rested until about 9 this morning when he relapsed into his former critical state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies F. Long
Mr. Long
White says girl damaged car in false arrest case
R B White claims Margaret Safriet damaged his car after taking the wheel and driving toward a Springfield road junction. He says she failed to return the vehicle within 15 minutes, two hours passed, and a warrant was issued while she visited friends and sought a dress with the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Safriet
R. B. White
White
High Point
Springfield
Im White
Mayor To Welcome Salvation Army Staff Band Visit
Plans move forward for the Salvation Army Southern Territorial Staff band from Atlanta to perform Saturday night November 21. A 7 30 parade will start at the post office, with a welcome from Mayor C S Grayson at the Commercial club veranda before a concert and open air display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Southern Territorial Staff Band
Atlanta
John O’beirne
E- Ee
Wrenn
Washington
Main Street
Commercial Club
C.S. Grayson
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
R. O. Lindsay
Salvation Army Post
South Main Street
Mase
Lae
Poteat Addresses Musical Club On Hymns Contrast
Dr. Hubert McNeil Poteat of Wake Forest College spoke at the High Point Country club on Music In the Church and Sunday School. He contrasted modern light hymns with traditional ones, criticized mercenary hymn publishers and jingo song leading, and cited the advantages of old hymnody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert McNeil Poteat
Wake Forest College
Musical Art Club
High Point Country Club
Father
Holy Place
Matthews
Wesley Memorial Quartet
Rhodes
N C Cities Out of Rate Decrease in Freight Ruling
Washington dispatch reports a split federal commission decision on canned goods freight rates in the southern territory. The majority rejects a general decrease, but North Carolina and western South Carolina receive localized exceptions. A minority member argues current rates hinder southern canners while northern canners flood the south with products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
North Carolina
South
Lee
Dense Fog Shrouds City Amid Reports of Accidents
An unusually heavy fog blanketed the city early this morning with very low visibility. Traffic was not greatly hindered but a serious automobile accident is believed linked to the conditions. Reports from other cities note similar fog and reduced visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Endeavorers to Hold Weiner Roast at City Lake
The Junior Christian Endeavor society of the First Methodist Protestant church plans a weiner roast this evening. Members should meet at the church at 6 45 and transportation to the city lake will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Christian Endeavor Society
First Methodist Protestant Church
How Much Would You Pay To Be Rid of Rheumatic Pains
An advertisement offers an 85 cent bottle of Alleniu from Mann Drug Co to cure rheumatic pains within 48 hours or money back. The copy urges continued use to remove uric acid and promises lasting relief with a positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleniu
Mann Drug Co
Allenru
Adjustment Sought On Wholesale Power Rate
City of High Point reopens debate on wholesale power rates and the contract with North Carolina Public Utilities to review pricing terms and seek adjustments. Officials discuss impact on residents and local industries amid the rate case process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
The
North
Mother Nature Pranks and Shelby Power Sale Talks
A watermelon vine on Forrest Avenue is put on display at The Enterprise. The Shelby NC electric franchise sale offer by Southern Public Utilities and Duke Power prompts renewed city utilities talks. High Point may press for a conference as rates and budget impacts loom concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McDowell
Branch Street
Mellon
Enterprise
Mother Nature
McDowell
Forrest Avenue
Carolina Public Service Company
Southern Public Utilities Company
Duke Power Company
Shelby N. C
Knox
Amos
Public Utilities Committee
Public Service Company
Shelby
High Point
Cecil Named 10th Director of Local Merchants Group
H A Cecil business manager of The High Point Enterprise was elected a director of the High Point Merchants association to fill a long vacant seat. The appointment was announced by D A Dowdy president of the local group after yesterday’s 2 p m meeting in the North Carolina Bank and Trust company directors room. Raleigh secretary W L Dowell and Greensboro president Arnold Schiffman attended and praised local cooperation with the state association as various business matters were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cecil
High Point Enterprise
High Point Merchants’ Association
North Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Cecil
D. A. Dowdy
W. L. Dowell
Raleigh
North Carolina Merchants’ Association
Arnold Schiffman
Greensboro
State Association
Attendees From High Point At Greensboro Don Cossack Chorus
Last evening in Greensboro a concert by the Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus drew a High Point contingent. Among attendees were Mrs. J. C. Hill Miss Margaret Hauser John Gurney Briggs Jr Charles Tomlinson Mrs. A. Sherrod Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson Miss Florence Blair and Mrs. Joe Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Don Cossack
Greensboro
J. C. Hill
Margaret Hauser
John Gurney Briggs
Charles Tomlinson
A. Sherrod
C. F. Tomlinson
Florence Blair
Joe Cox
False Alarm Triggers Ambulance Call Near Highway 10
Sechrest's ambulance responded to a false alarm on Highway No. 10 around 7 30 last night. The person who triggered the call was not apprehended yet this morning. Both Sechrest's and Yowg's ambulances had similar false alarms weeks earlier and the culprit was arrested then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sechrest
Highway No. 10
Yowg
James Webb Captures 50-Pound Rattlesnake Near Delco
In Delco North Carolina James Webb captured a rattlesnake weighing about 50 pounds found near the town. The report notes the notable size of the serpent and credited Webb with the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco
N. C
James Webb
Here
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Gorofinn Coal & Transfer Co
High Point Ice & Coal Company
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Holland
Mrs. Mendenhall
P. J. Elkes
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