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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1930
Page
6
Announcements include the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs W W Seckler at 2101 East Green Street on October 7. Various clubs plan meetings tomorrow and Friday at multiple locations with named hosts and attendees.
Advertises MELLO-GLO powder as making skin look years younger with government passed color. Claims smooth spread, prevents pores and shine, long wear, and no irritation. Distributed by Mann Drug Co. Adv.
Fred N. Tate of the High Point Y M C A voiced optimism about a successful campaign this week to raise funds for the Y M C A and Y W C A. He cited a strong team including Joe Cox as general, J Wilson Smith and Mrs M J Wrenn, and about 200 workers from the city.
Mrs R A Thompson of Greensboro spends the day here. Mr and Mrs James Al Bull a and son Jimmy return to Detroit after visiting the Bullas. Mrs R L Brinson and adelphia plan a Durham trip to see Arch K Schock Jr a Duke law student. Miss Lallie J Bond recovering after surgery at High Point hospital and teaches in Thomasville city schools.
The Legion conducts an immense march with eight abreast units described as the greatest parade of world war veterans. From 10 a.m. the procession continued without pause through the day, extending from Alaska through the gathered ranks as they moved in unbroken array.
Public auction at 2 p m on Friday November 14 1930 at the Guilford County Court House Door Greens boro NC to satisfy the deed of trust dated September 15 1927 by A G Proctor and Virginia B Proctor to First National Bank of Durham trustee. Property in High Point Guilford County NC described as lots 188 and 189 North Park with specific street boundaries. Sale subject to taxes municipal assessments and existing debt. Trustee First National Bank of Durham. Attorney Austin Turner.
The tenth annual Randolph County fair opened at noon with exhibits in the main hall and at cattle and poultry barns. County schools, factories, pantry and art departments feature alongside agricultural displays noting farm products and growing farm displays from four to nine. A model horse hitched to the oldest buggy signals progress in transportation. square dances by Asheboro teams and surrounding counties begin each evening for the fair week.
Two Republican campaigners Vice President Curtis and Senator Fess set out on a speaking tour through the Midwest. They speak tonight in Clarksburg West Virginia then proceed to Columbus Ohio tomorrow and will join a Springfield Ohio celebration Thursday marking pioneer work in the territory.
Dr. G. J. Humphreys president of High Point college spoke at the Civitan club noon meeting on the college's growth over the past decade. He said the college has made exceptional progress without endowment and hosts nearly 100 local students. He urged faith in the college and noted its value to the city and educational system. The club postponed next Tuesday’s meeting for the state Civitan convention in Greensboro on Monday October 13. Program leaders were Dr. Paul Kennett and L. R. Johnston. Cecil Marriner won the attendance prize.
Funeral services for Meredith Gunn age 17 who died after an accident in Jamestown were held from the Greensboro highway home with Dr. Chas F Myers officiating. A mixed quartet sang during the service and pallbearers included Owen Osborne Howard Yow Harold Wiles and Walter Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers were Jamestown high school senior class members. Interment followed at Forest Lawn cemetery. Survivors include Mr and Mrs P S Gunn and a brother Kenneth.
New Orleans cotton futures closed with net declines of 7 to 10 points amid a steady overall tone. Trading showed varied spreads as Jan, Mar, May, and Jul contracts posted modest losses while nearby months fluctuated in narrow ranges.
Revival services opened in High Point as part of a city wide evangelistic drive under the High Point Ministers association. Wesley Memorial Central Friends and First Methodist Protestant joined last night with noonday meetings at four local mills drawing about 600 attendees. Rev John W Moore spoke at the Broadhurst theater and Rev R I Farmer was scheduled to preach. Dan W Smith provided music.
Miss Cora Lee Norman leads revival at Oak Hill Friends church urging Christians to take off envy and bad habits and put on the Fruits of the Spirit. Meetings run nightly at 7 30. At Wesley Memorial Rev John W Moore preaches Official's Night on ideal church leadership urging holy conduct and faithful officials.
Interest grows in revival at the First Methodist Protestant church on North Main and Richardson. Rev. R. I. Farmer preaches with a growing attendance including many children and youths. Last night’s sermon cited Psalm 107:2 and urged that earnest faith requires action, not mere preaching.
Newland North Carolina October 7 sheriff P A Vance of Avery county released on bond awaiting trial in Avery superior court on warrants charging misappropriation of county tax funds and failure to settle tax funds collected.
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