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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1937

Page

10

Accident After Safety Meeting Ends

C H Miller of 317 Richardson street was involved in a severe automobile collision on English street near Pine street at 8 35 last night. Miller was arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon as Ralph Firebaugh age 22 of 121 Virginia avenue sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and is hospitalized at Guilford General.

C. H. Miller Richardson Street Ralph Firebaugh Virginia Avenue Firebaugh Guilford General Hospital English Street Miller Pine Street

Nabors files answer to suit over 256 note

C B Nabors of High Point filed in Greensboro a response to a suit by John D Biggs receiver of the Commercial National Bank seeking 256 alleged due on a note dated November 25 1931 Nabors says he did not sign under seal and that five shares of Southern Railway stock were pledged as collateral He argues the stock should have been sold while it covered the note rather than delayed.

Greensboro C. B. Nabors High Point Clerk of Superior Court John D. Biggs Commercial National Bank Mr. Nabors Southern Railway

Royal Arcanum Speaker to Address Old Plank Road Council

Herbert W. Johnson supreme regent of Royal Arcanum from New York City will speak tonight at 8 o'clock to members of the Old Plank Road Council in the lodge hall on the Arcade building's second floor.

Herbert W. Johnson New York City Royal Arcanum Old Plank Road Council

Services Held For Victim Of Accident

Funeral services for Mrs. George Allen of 1206 Thissell Street were held at 2 30 p m yesterday. Rev O L Ruth Rev C N Royal and Rev D W Howell officiated. Pallbearers were Clyde Lewis W M Sykes J A Brewer William Brown Fred Green and Clayton Monroe. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.

George Allen Thissell Street O. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Co. N. Royal Green Street Baptist Church D. W. Howell Calvary Methodist Church Clyde Lewis W. M. Sykes J. A. Brewer William Brown Fred Green Clayton Monroe Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery

Revival services in Thomasville led by Rev C C Holmes

Revival services at the Church of God in Thomasville began Sunday and continue nightly at 7 30 o clock with Rev C C Holmes of Winston-Salem in charge. The public is invited to attend.

Church of God Thomasville C. C. Holmes Winston Salem

Not Guilty In Prohibition Case At High Point Term

A High Point municipal court jury found J A Fowler not guilty after two pints of whiskey with federal seals but no state stamps were found in his car. Mistrial declared in John Bain case. N F Morris awaits trial for driving under whisky influence. Other defendants received various sentences and suspensions for assault and non support.

High Point J. A. Fowler Lewis BE. Teague John Bain Winston- Salem Road Guilford County N. F. Morris David V. Hamilton Mamie Gray Rose Greer R. P. Patterson

Prize Play To Be Given December 1 At Winston-Salem

The 1937 Pulitzer Prize play You Can t Take It With You is booked for December 1 at the State theater Winston-Salem. Sam H Harris vows the company sent is among the finest Broadway groups and that the production is identical to New York and Chicago runs. Moss Hart and George S Kaufman wrote the acclaimed comedy now touring major cities.

State Theater Winston-Salem Sam H. Harris Winston- Salem New York Chicago Moss Hart George S. Kaufman America

Banks To Be Closed All Day On Thursday

All banks in the city will be closed all day Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving, a legal holiday. Announcement by H N Williard secretary of the High Point Clearing House association.

H. N. Williard High Poit Clearing House Association Thanksgiving City

Lions Club Skips Thursday Meeting for Thanksgiving

The High Point Lions Club will not hold its regular Thursday meeting due to Thanksgiving. The next meeting is scheduled for December 2.

Lions Club High Point Lions Club

Certificate of Dissolution for Mc Manus Motors Inc

North Carolina Secretary of State certifies the voluntary dissolution of Mc Manus Motors Inc a High Point Guilford County corporation. The unanimous stockholder consent was filed on October 11 1937 with the official dissolution record on file. Officer Thade Bure signs and seals the document in Raleigh.

North Carolina Department of State McManus Motors, Inc High Point Guilford Joe BE. McManus Thad Bure Raleigh Beal Thadebure

Thanksgiving Service at Wesley Memorial Church

This evening at 7 30 a Thanksgiving service will be held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. The church choir will sing special Thanksgiving numbers. Dr Embree H Bilackard will preach and Rev Wallace Frndy will offer a Thanksgiving prayer in the church auditorium.

Wesley Memorial Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Embree H. Bilackard Wallace Frndy

Thanksgiving Service at First Presbyterian Tomorrow

The annual service takes place at the First Presbyterian church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. with Dr. O C Williamson delivering a talk titled Thanksgiving or the Common Place Things Of Life. An offering for the Barnum Springs Orphan's Home will be collected. The regular mid week service is omitted due to the holiday event.

First Presbyterian Church O. C. Williamson Barnum Springs

Thanksgiving Service At First Methodist Protestant Church

Tomorrow at 6 o clock in the auditorium Rev J Clay Madison will lead a Thanksgiving service. Music will be provided by Mrs J H Allred Carey J Davis and Vera Smith. An offering will benefit the M P Children's Home with the theme a day s wage for the Children s Home to share with those in need.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison J. H. Allred Carey J. Davis Vera Smith M. P

Thanksgiving Evening Service at Hedrick Bible Classroom

Thanksgiving Day services will be held in the BE T Hedrick Bareca Bible classroom tonight at 7 30 o clock. The pastor Rev Hoy L Fesperman will preach on Recognition of Divine Help.

BE. T. Hedrick Bareca Hoy L. Fesperman

Emmanuel Lutheran Thanksgiving Service Set at 8 A M

Emmanuel Lutheran church will hold Thanksgiving services Thursday morning at eight oclock. The pastor Rev F L Conrad will deliver a sermon titled Nothing But Thanksgiving.

Emmanuel Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church F. L. Conrad

Thanksgiving Service at Gospel Tabernacle Features Rev Love

Tomorrow night at 7 30 the Gospel Tabernacle hosts a special Thanksgiving service with Rev F R Love pastor of Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant church as speaker.

Gospel Tabernacle Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant Church

Holy Communion Service At St Marys Episcopal Tomorrow

St Marys Episcopal plans a 9 30 AM Holy Communion service with a sermon. An offering will be taken for the Thompson Orphanage.

ST. Mary's Episcopal Thompson

Driver license revocations listed by state division

The state highway safety division publishes revocations including names such as Paul Harmon of 1700 White Hall Hien Point, Josh Curren Craver of Lexington route, L. H. Lewallen of Lexington route 2, and Andrew MeInnes Crowell of 25 West Fifth Street Lexington.

State Highway Safety Division Paul 8. Harmon White Hall Hien Point Josh Curren Craver Lexington L. H. Lewallen Andrew MeInnes Crowell West Fifth Street

Sunshine Club Plays Gather at Pickett Mills Saturday

Alegro Mirabel was presented by the Sunshine Club with about twenty five players, led by Sam and ick as Ethel Grace and Myrtie Reavis. The performance featured the Aunt Diana mammy role and top dancers Virginia Hemric and Mary Steelman amid a busy community event.

Sunshine Club Alegro Mirabel Pickett Mills Sam and Ick Ethel Grace Myrtie Reavis Rastus Topsy Oleta Hemric Edra McKinahan Mrs. Hice Diana Virginia Hemric Mary Steelman

Special Revival Series Begins at Salvation Army Citadel

Commandant E. C. Harriss opens a two week revival at the Salvation Army citadel. Born in England at 71, Harriss joined the Kings Royal Rifles at eighteen and the Salvation Army at twenty, later marrying Captain Maude Cornish. His long service spanned missions in England, foreign postings including Japan and across the United States, retiring in 1931 in Sebring Florida.

Salvation Army Citadel E. C. Harriss Salvation Army EF. C. Harriss England Kings Royal Riflers India Winchester Ernest Harriss London Maude Cornish Cornish Japan United States Adrian Michigan America Indianapolis South Bend Indiana Uniontown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Parkersburg W. Virginia Cleveland Toledo Massilon Canton Cincinnati Ohio Lexington Louisville Middlesboro Kentucky Bristol Tenn Va Sebring Florida Charles Johnson Ft. Lauderdale Salvation Army Corps Adjutant Johnsson Carolinas High Point

New Patrolman To Be Stationed Here Effective Dec. Ist

Greensboro reports that Jack S. Gaskill, a state highway patrolman, moves from High Point to Edenton on December 1. T. R. Burdette of Rocky Mount will replace him in High Point. Charles H. Gray, examiner for drivers licenses in Greensboro and High Point, transfers to Wilmington, with B. S. Houston of Greenville taking his Greensboro High Point duties. Lieutenant Arthur T. Moore announces license tag display will begin January 1 at sunrise and urges discretion for drivers with old tags who cannot meet the deadline.

Enterprise Greensboro Jack S. Gaskill High Point Edenton T. R. Burdette Rocky Mount Charles H. Gray Wilmington Greensboro High Point B. S&s. Houston Greenville Arthur T. Moore State Highway Patrol

Death of Charles W. Tilden Veteran Mining Engineer

Charles William Tilden died at a local hospital Tuesday night after a short illness. Born January 19, 1857 in northern California, he lived in James town, worked as a mining engineer, and promoted silver mining in Mexico. He married Martha Robbins in 1896 and leaves two sons and a daughter, plus grandchildren and relatives. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. from his James town residence, with interment at Oakwood Memorial cemetery.

Charles William Tilden California Alphonso F Sophie Chapline Tilden High Point Charles Tilden North Carolina Mexico Mexico City Tampa Florida Jamestown Martha Robbins Robbins Thomas A. Tilden Sophie Tilden A. F. Pimbley Pomona Calif J. Maxwell Tilden London Igland Martha William Ralph Tilden Mary Weatherly Tilden Samuel J. Tilden Nice N” Oakwood Memorial Cemetery Sechrest Funeral

Kindergarten Closes for Thanksgiving Holiday

Mrs. W. G. Kirkman’s kindergarten classes closed this afternoon for the Thanksgiving holidays and will reopen on Monday.

W. G. Kirkman

London Relies on Artesian Wells for Water

London depends largely on a system of artesian wells supplying water from a pressurized reservoir 200 feet beneath the city, providing a significant portion of its municipal supply.

London England

Receivership Orders Granted in Hendrix Furniture Case

Judge Lewis Teague signed an order allowing the receiver D. H. Pa to spend money and pay salaries since the receivership began. The order, filed by the receiver, permits payment of 75.40 for salaries and allows accepting payments from customers on charge accounts. The receivership was court-ordered November 2 after a complaint by Pa Brockman and Eunice H. Mann trading as Polkce Supply Co of Atlanta alleging indebtedness and inflated firm assets.

Lewis BE. Teague Hendrix Furniture D. H. Pa Emplo Bega Salar Tomers Pa! Brockman Eunice H.man Polkce Supply Company Atlan

Long Island Skylarks in 1907 North American Record

A brief note on skylark presence on Long Island in 1907 indicating the species is not native to America beyond that period. The fragment suggests a limited historic record with uncertainty about broader distribution.

Long Island America

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