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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1936
Page
11
Norman Fidler, born in Britain with Cheshire ties, books passage on the Queen Mary in New York to visit the English homeland for a few weeks. His brother Arthur spent the summer at the old home, prompting Norman’s own travel plans as the city awaits a surge of British tourists.
Arthur Harrison of the Railroad Pension Board writes from Altoona to friends that Pennsylvania leans Rooseveltian amid hot politics. Sergeant J W McMahon, returning from the International Association of Fire Inspectors in Dallas, praises the convention and Dallas but laments food prices. He notes the Lindbergh baby story and sightings of Hauptmann note enlargements.
Enterprise management decides to buy more files to improve safety and cleanliness. The note suggests a focus on orderly operations and stronger upkeep, reflecting a management initiative aimed at better office standards and hygiene.
The senior and junior boards of deacons of the First Baptist Church will hold a joint meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at the church. Members of both boards are urged to attend.
The High Point Ministers Association will meet Monday at 10 o'clock at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. Several important matters are to be transacted.
Mrs Helen Everett will preach this morning at the Morning Star Temple located at 1800 English Street during the 11 o'clock service. Special music is planned for the worship hour and Sunday school opens at 9 45 led by Superintendent Sam Dale.
The Men's club of the First Presbyterian church will not meet Monday evening due to the Community Chest meeting that hour. Members are asked to watch for announcement of next week’s meeting date.
Asheboro October 8. Frank Edding third age 3 sustained facial cuts when he ran into a car on Sunset Avenue while crossing. He was taken to a doctor for treatment, then home. The injuries are not serious but painful.
About 1000 nurses will attend the North Carolina State Nurses Association meeting in Wilson from October 28 to 30. A two day institute led by Anita Jones will precede the formal program, with speakers from Johns Hopkins, Children’s Hospital Philadelphia and the U S Public Health Service. The theme is meeting future community needs, with sessions at the First Methodist church and officers led by Ruth Council and others.
A pageant titled Light of the World will be performed by 84 cast members under Professor H. Augustine Smith at the junior high auditorium next Sunday at 7 30 pm. Smith, a noted church music authority, will arrive Friday and showcase pictures from his 20 years of world travel at First Methodist Protestant church. He will lead a music and art discussion with city ministers and choir leaders Saturday at 10 am, and a three hour rehearsal will occur Saturday night. Pageant chairpersons are J Gurney Briggs Sr and Clarice Bowman. The event may prompt churches to cancel Sunday services to attend. The production features varied musical selections from solos to choruses and is a renowned work by Smith, director of fine arts in religion at Boston University.
A state health inspection in High Point found 51 percent of 68 cafes and restaurants violated health ordinances. Of those inspected, 7 earned Grade A, 10 Grade B, 16 Grade C, and 35 were Grade D or lower. nine locations remain to be checked.
About 1000 farmers and wives are expected at a Wednesday afternoon barbecue at City Lake hosted by the High Point civic clubs. Invitations from 650 families have been accepted, with a Monday 1 30 pm planning session to finalize the program.
Report notes American aircraft designers are about 18 months ahead of rivals, reflecting a sustained edge in innovation and development on the global stage.
Carl M. Smith resigns as assistant secretary of the Spencer Y M C A after three years to take a similar position in the transportation department of the national organization in the western field. A High Point college graduate, he has a strong record at Spencer.
High Point firms monitor National Furniture Week running October 2 to 10. A coalition including the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and others campaigns nationwide with 800 cities and 3,000 merchants. The push aims to clear depleted stocks and boost orders for Southern factories as retailers advertise with discounts.
High Point college students will enjoy four lyceum numbers in the fall semester beginning November 13 through December 4. Di Crosta-Ferrari Company opens with brass and reed mastery, Lenora Ferrari, Cutler-Griffin Company presents melodies and staging, Elwood T. Bailey speaks on And Now What, and Glen Wells Players close with the play Cricket. Tickets available to outsiders. Spring lyceum to be announced later.
High Point officials announce a Sixth District Democratic rally at Burlington city hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Walter Crissman says at least 30 committeemen precinct officials and workers will attend from the city with invites to T. J. Gold Sr Rupert T. Pickens and township exec committee members. J Wallace Winborne will preside and Congressman William B Umstead will attend. Crissman también seeks a downtown headquarters to be ready by meeting time.
Funeral services for Mrs Abigail Roxanna Hayworth follow a long illness and will be held Monday at 2 30 PM at Central Friends church. The burial is in Springfield Cemetery. Rev Tom A Sykes and Rev Lewis W McFarland will officiate.
Greensboro Oct 3 Wa chovia Bank and Trust company qualified as administrator of the estate of Alfred S Armen trout of High Point who died recently. The estate includes 3500 in real estate and 19800 in personal property. Heirs are his widow two daughters and three sons.
Dr. D B Carrick longtime Cornell pomology professor resigns to devote full time to High Point ventures on his North Main street home property. He has led daffodil bulb experiments and manages the Carrick Service Station while awaiting new opportunities in his mother’s presence. University officials express regret and praise his scientific contributions to New York fruit growers as he departs after 15 years of service.
Fire Chief E K Ingram notes a slump in building activity last month lowering nine month totals to 207 664 from 237 063 year ago. September 1936 saw 52 permits worth 37 486 versus 60 permits and 86 815 in September 1935.
A large crowd is expected for the Ninth District Methodist Protestant rally this afternoon at Fairfield Methodist Church. The program theme is Looking to Annual Conference with Rev. J R Hutton leading the devotional and Dr J E Pritchard editor of the Meth...
Resigning Cornell University professor Dr. D B Carrick will deliver an address on What Is Involved in Church Union which is expected to draw interest. Following the talk there will be brief reports from each charge on the year’s accomplishments. Rev C W Bates D D secretary of the General Conference of the Methodist Protestant church will close with a talk on Closing the Year.
A historical note describes the first American Legion as including Tories and American deserters who acted within British lines during the Revolutionary War.
Dr. Harry L. Brockmann, longtime Burrus Memorial Hospital staff member, was named permanent Chief of Staff succeeding the late Dr. John T. Burrus. Dr. Emmett A. Sumner was named permanent associate Chief of Staff as the hospital adds two new physicians and renovates, including a modern sprinkler system.
The city council set aside 52 975 for current obligations in the present fiscal year ending June 1937. The funds cover city schools, National Guard, U S Employment Service, state taxes and related fees. Amounts include 42 000 for school supplementation and 10 000 for school maintenance with the balance for state taxes, national security and services.
Gate City Motor company unveils a second Packard sales and service unit at South Wrenn and Commerce streets for public preview today. Chrysler Plymouth sales remain unaffected at the parent location. The new building, leased through Smithdeal Realty and Insurance, will not open for business today.
The report states air hostesses receive an average monthly salary of 118 dollars. It notes wages reflect standard pay scales in the airline industry and may vary by seniority and route assignment.
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