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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

10

Sidney L. Alderman Dies After Two Weeks Illness

Sidney L. Alderman, 71, Greensboro and High Point businessman and commercial photographer, died at a Greensboro sanatorium after a two week illness. He owned Alderman and Son with his son and led community work at West Market Street Methodist Church. Survived by widow Bessie Sherrill, son Sidney S. Alderman, daughters Mrs. Sydney Gayle and Miss Sara Alderman, siblings and a niece. Funeral plans not yet set.

Sidney L. Alderman Greensboro High Point Alderman Alderman and Son W. F. Alderman Raleigh Wilmington Sedgefield West Market Street Methodist Church Bessie Sherrill Newton Sidney

Civic clubs plan preliminary Red Cross roll call

Ten local civic organizations met at the Sheraton to organize a preliminary Red Cross roll call ahead of the nationwide period November 11 to 18. Chairman I Paul Ingle outlined work and equipment while speakers Mary Camp Sprinkle Clara I. Cox and others spoke on goals and local fund needs. The drive aims for 1000 dollars by November 18 with funds over 500 staying locally to aid families of ex service members in need.

Red Cross Sheraton Hotel I. Paul Ingie Ingle Mary Camp Sprinkle Red Crosse Clara I. Cox George Meyer Citie Kiwanis Club Great Humansitarian Organization National Headquarters Tom Kearns Leslie Bowling Junior Service League C. A. York American Legion Auxiliary L. W. Flythe R. L. Brinson Woman's Club A. J. Koonce Lions Club W. R. MecKaughan Civitan Garland B. Daniel Kiwanis Gurney H. King American Legion Mr. Ingle Cox Sprinkle Margaret Hauser Holt McPherson

Aged Man Struck, Injured in City Street Crash

J. C. B. Muse, 70, of 121 Virginia avenue, was struck by a car driven by H. A. Hepler at Green and Wrenn streets around noon. He suffered facial and limb cuts, a severe mouth cut, and was taken to Guilford General Hospital in a semi conscious state. no charges filed.

J. C. B. Muse Virginia Avenue H. A. Hepler Russell Street Green Wrenn Streets Guilford General Hospital Muse Wrenn Street C. C. Muse Thiaty Kester Machinery Company Tomlinson Chair Company Watson Cecil Young Watson A. W. Dixon Everett Allan Ernest Dixon Mary Lee Sally Dixon

Farmer Fined After Dog Chases Deer in Waterville

United Dog Cost $40.35 for H L Berry a 70 year old farmer in Waterville Maine after his dog chased a deer leading to his arrest. The incident occurred October 6 according to UP.

United Waterville H. L. Berry

Women’s Club 10 Meet Tomorrow At Elwood Hotel

The High Point Women’s Club opens fall with a 3 30 pm general meeting at the Elwood Hotel. Clara Cox will speak on Red Cross plans for winter. A program includes solos by Professor E B Stimson with Miss Margaret Sloan and refreshment duties by Mrs. Abels and Mrs. Bouldin. Executives meet at 2 45.

High Point Elwood Clara Cox American Red Cross Red Cross E. B. Stimson High Point College Cadman Curran Margaret Sloan John Abels D. J. Bouldin Woman's Club

Periodical Pains Relieved In 3 Minutes

Periodical pains are relieved in minutes by a drug formula called B C from North Carolina druggists. It stops headache neuralgia and periodic pain quickly, quiets nerves, and is described as harmless and unique. Venders urge asking your druggist for B C today.

North Carolina

Mayor and Council Attend Wofford High Point Game

High Point college hosts Wofford Terriers Friday at 8 pm with the mayor and city council attending as guests. Mayor Grayson will kickoff as 1,500 spectators are targeted. Proceeds support a new gymnasium funded largely by local donations.

Purple Panthers High Point College Wofford’s Terriers High Point C. 8 Grayson Wofford South Carolina

Two divorces granted in court this morning

Five civil actions heard before Judge Teague with four decisions by jury. Divorce actions in McCormick and Lonagro v Lacy nagro granted to plaintiffs. A $300 verdict against Nunn for back rent. Cancellation of mortgage deed favored American Service vs Home Banking. Met Life Insurance won rent damages against Antonakos. afternoon docket includes Gianoulas, Wilson, Zachary, Bunter, Foust, Williams.

Alice McCormick Stephen McCormick Lonagro Vincent Lacynagro General Real Estate Company R. S. Nunn W. A. Davis Robert Brockett American Service Company Et al Home Banking Company Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Pete Antonakos Tom Gianoulas High Point Morris Plan Bank Charles F. Wilson Hood System Industrial Bank Rachel Zachary F. L. Bunter J. E. Foust

Salisbury Rotary hears Johnston on values of Scouting

L. R. Johnston, chairman of the local scout court of honor, addressed the Salisbury Rotary Club at 1 PM in the First Presbyterian Hut on The Values of Scouting. He has led the court of honor since scouting began in High Point, guiding notable advancement in the High Point district and the Uwharrie Council. B. W. Hackney, Scout Executive of the Uwharrie Council, will introduce him and oversee today’s program for the Salisbury club.

L. R. Johnston Scout Court of Honor Salisbury

Quality Shoe Store Incorporated Receives Filing

A certificate of incorporation for the Quality Shoe Store in High Point was filed in Greensboro today. The venture plans retail and wholesale trade in shoes and hosiery with $100,000 authorized capital, starting 50 shares at $100 each. Founders include Clyde B. Chernault, J. L. Chernault, and Martha Chernault.

Greensboro High Point Clerk of Superior Court Clyde Chernault J. L. Chernault Martha Chernault

Curfew Abandoned After Town Clock Face Crack

Anaconda Montana residents hear a loud curfew bell strike that shatters the town clock face prompting city commissioners to abandon the curfew altogether.

Anaconda, Mont

Clyde Dixon Fatally Injured In Local Motorcycle Crash

Clyde Dixon age 25 of 507 Mallory street died after a motorcycle collision with a Chevrolet driven by Frank Watson 19 at Elm and West Broad streets shortly after 9 30 this morning. Dixon suffered a fractured skull broken arm and minor scratches and died at High Point Hospital. Watson and Dixon were employees with local firms and no charges were likely.

Clyde Dixon Mallory Street Frank Watson West Green Street Elm West Broad Streets High Point Hospital Dixon Broad Street Watson West Broad Young Dixon

Y M C A Y W C A to Launch Joint Drive October 19

A 20 percent budget cut sets the goal at 20000 for the second annual joint Y M C A Y W C A drive to be held the week of October 19. Fred N. Tate and Mrs. W B Thomas will lead, with a first gifts committee named to organize and elect a chairman.

Young Men's Christian Association W. B. Thomas Young Women's Christian Association M. J. Wrenn R. T. Amos Comer Covington H. A. White Levi Hayworth Edgar Hartley Irene Yarnell P. W. Flegge John Peacock A. Sherrod P. W. Flagge Edgar Whitener Ireve Yarnell Virginia Carrier Lillian Massey R. R. Regan O. E. Kearns

Man and Woman Arrested Here for Fornication Adultery

Rosa Lee Brown a 20 year old white girl and John Lee Wright were lodged in the city jail today on $200 bond after arrest on a charge of fornication and adultery. Police say they were found living together at the Lennox hotel on South Wrenn street after a report they had been living as a couple for some time.

Rosa Lee Brown John Lee Wright Lennox Hotel South Wrenn Street

Sturgis High School Hosts One of Nation's Three Boy Cooking Classes

Twenty seven boys have enrolled in a home cooking course at Sturgis high school. The class is one of three such programs in the United States, with the others located in Detroit and a western city.

Sturgis, Mich Sturgis High School Detroit

Dollar tips for best news go to six local reporters

The Enterprise awards a daily dollar tip for the best news story. Elizabeth Speers of 115 Mallory street wins for a funny guinea pig murder tale. T. Perry of Thomasville claims Friday’s prize for bringing a Stradivari copy violin to The Enterprise. Nadine Little of the Sheraton hotel takes Saturday for an unusual bridge hand. Sam Winslow of Sechrest Funeral home earns Sunday. Mrs. C. O. Love wins Monday’s for an attempted death by own action. R. E. Ranson is credited for a fatal accident tip. Daily tips encourage reader submissions.

Elizabeth Speers Mallory Street T. Perry Thomasville Perry Enterprise Nadine Little Sheraton Hotel Sam Winslow Sechrest Funeral Home C. O. Love English Street

Negroes Accused of Taking Other Shirts

Winfield Richardson and Feston Crowder, arrested Friday on a charge of stealing nine shirts from a Fairfield road line, were today accused of more thefts. I. G. Bowman, also on Fairfield road, filed a warrant for them for the alleged theft of three shirts valued at $3.

Winfield Richardson Feston Crowder Fairfield Road I. G. Bowman

Fire on Fairview Road Causes Little Damage

Fire station number six responded last night to a blaze at the home of G. L. Gordon on Fairview Road outside the city limits. The fire, started by a faulty flue, caused negligible damage and was confined between the ceiling and weather board. Firemen tore away woodwork to extinguish it. no water was used.

G. L. Gordon Airview Road

Negro to Save Dogs With Dole in Muskegon

Guy Davis, 79, a Black resident, faced court for failing to license two dogs. He offered to pay the $8 dog taxes from his $12 monthly county welfare allowance, illustrating his love for his pets and reliance on welfare support.

Dole Muskegon Mich Guy Davis Davis

First Monthly School Checks Issued to High Point Staff

The High Point city school system began issuing its first monthly pay vouchers for teachers and janitors. Adolphus Evans, janitor at Senior High, received the initial check from Greensboro with county and local officials signatures. Funds for the county are deposited in a local bank, with monthly transfers from Raleigh for High Point Greensboro and county schools.

Adolphus Evans High Point City C. F. Tomlinson T. Wingate Andrews Charles H. Ireland County Board of Education Thomas R. Foust Willis Booth High Point Adolphus Greensboro Commercial National Bank State Board of Equalization Raleigh Commercial Bank

Salvation Army Drive for Funds Under Way in City

The Salvation Army local post begins its annual relief drive with a week long campaign through Saturday. Commander O Beirne reports strong prospects as mills will be canvassed today and plant employee subscriptions last year reached 2500 dollars. pledge cards go to stores and offices for early returns to estimate the winter budget. A new coupon book aims to reduce begging and assist merchants and charities alike. Public support is urged to ensure a financially successful season facing higher demand over six to eight months.

Salvation Army O’beirne Army O'Beirne

Damages Settled in Wood Death Suit

Damages totaling 6500 were awarded in the death of Guy D. Wood a 20 year old struck when a wrecked car overturned on him at Park and Kearns streets. Settlement funds go to the estate and to Martha Wood mother of the deceased. Atkins and Free face later manslaughter charges.

Guy D. Wood Park and Martha Wood Free Atkins Lewis E. Teague Wood

Aggie star Jack Mahan trains in javelin for 1932 Olympics

Former Texas A&M football standout Jack Mahan is training in the javelin as he pursues a spot on the 1932 United States Olympic track squad. He shifted from football several years ago and now seeks selection based on strength and technique demonstrated in recent practice sessions.

Jack Mahan Texas Aggie

Comedy "Corporal Eagan" staged by Thomasville Legion Post

The Culbreth Harris American Legion post presents the comedy Corporal Eagan in Thomasville high school auditorium October 7 and 8. A cast of 150 adults and 300 children performs with an Awkward Squad of 20 local businessmen including J Walter Lambeth and J W Boyles. The show includes a 25 girl chorus and a 30 man chorus plus minstrel and a patriotic pageant.

Corporal Eagan Thomasville Culbreth- Harris Post American Legion J. Walter Lambeth J. W. Boyles C. L. Wagstaff R. L. Pope

Robinowitz Resting After Auto Crash Report

Solomon Robinowitz injured Sunday when struck by a car is resting well as possible. He was crossing from West Bay to East Bay street near his home at 701 Morris Street when the accident occurred, correcting earlier reports that he crossed Main Street.

Solomon Robinowitz Robinowitz West Bay East Bay Street Morris Street Mainestreet

Communion Next Sunday at Cherry Street Church

The Cherry Street Presbyterian church will celebrate the Holy Sacrament next Sunday October 11. Members are urged to attend and the public is warmly invited to join the service.

Cherry Street

All Hazing Banned at William and Mary College

Williamsurg college authorities ban all hazing acts across campus. The policy forbids initiation rituals and related practices, signaling strict enforcement and potential disciplinary actions for violations. Institutional leaders emphasize safety and a zero tolerance stance to protect students.

Williamsburg, Va William and Mary College

Auto crash damages sought in $20,000 suit

Gracie Chrisco seeks $20,000 from A. R. Craven and Marvin Farlow for injuries from an automobile crash at Asheboro and Archdale roads two miles south of the city on September 18. Craven allegedly drove for one of Farlow’s for hire cars. Also, Laura Murphy sues John Murphy for divorce on statutory grounds. Samuel Lampell sues Metropolitan Life for $1,050 unpaid under disability clauses from Winston-Salem highway incident.

Asheboro Archdale A. R. Craven Marvin Farlow Gracie Chrisco D. A. Chrisco Craven Farlow Laura Murphy John Murphy Samuel Lampell Winston-Salem Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Presiding Elder To Hold Quarterly Meet At Wesley Memorial

Rev. W. A. Newell presiding elder of the Greensboro district of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold the third and fourth quarterly conferences at Wesley Memorial church tomorrow evening at 7 o clock. At 7 45 o'clock there will be a meeting of the various teams of the church relative to the city wide membership campaign.

W. A. Newell Greensboro Methodist Episcopal Church Wesley Memorial Church

Cow Proud of Triplets in Redmond Oregon

A jersey cow owned by G. A. Ginger in Redmond Oregon recently delivered triplet heifers. The farmer expressed pride in the rare birth, noting the three calves are expected to thrive with care. The event adds to local agricultural interest and highlights Jersey cattle for dairy farmers.

Redmond Ore G. A. Ginger

Farquar Furnaces Service Co Advertises Sales and Service

Local ad promotes Farquar Furnaces as the top choice for sales and service. It notes healthy operation and availability through Farquar Furnace Service Co. in the area with specific emphasis on reliable heating equipment and installation.

Farquar Fargas Purnacervice Parquar Compan Farquar Furnnece Service Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. A. Hepler Wilson Motor Company West Broao Frederick R. Taylor Johnson Street Guilford Avenue N. C Women's Club Elwood Hotel Teague Johnston Rotary Club Quality Shoe Store Incorporated Today Elm and Y. W Y.M.C. A Fairview Road Wood Boy O’connor Hamilton Florist DR. F. C. Sharp Schwartz Shoe Shop North Main Call and Delivery Service Marfur W. C. Flury Ne’s Inc. Niture Res Wall Paperers Draperies W. M. Barker N. Main Wesley Memorial Ing High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association The Commercial National Bank Vo. A C. H. Ellis West Broad Street North Main Street Schwab Tailoring CO
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