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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
5
Fire Chief A B Horney urges public, especially children, to aid fire prevention. He cites Hoovers proclamation, recalls Chicago 1871, notes eight of ten fires from carelessness, and lists safety steps for homes, including chimney care, proper storage of fuels, electrical safety, and Christmas fire risks.
A Victorian style testimonial claims Cardus relieves weakness and pain in head and back. Mrs R B Douglas of Jackson Mississippi notes immense improvement after two bottles and urges continued use. The purely vegetable tonic is marketed by leading druggists and has been used by women for over 50 years.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Lambeth Myers were held at Masville Main Street M E church with ministers Rev W L Hutchens Rev J F Kirk Dr J C Leonard and Dr W A Lambeth presiding The Thomasville city schools closed in tribute and a mixed quartet and choir performed several hymns Pallbearers were her nephews J Walter Lam Beth Harry Lee Lam beth Chas F Lam beth James E Lam beth Tom Lam beth J Stuart Yow Charles Tomlinson and Marion Dixon The body was placed in Terry vault.
J F Smith aged 69 died at 805 Vail Street yesterday afternoon after long illness. Born October 13, 1870 in Randolph County, he moved to High Point 12 years ago and worked as a carpenter. Survived by wife Julia, son A P Smith, daughter Mrs John Yates, all of High Point. Funeral from his home tomorrow at 9am then Gray's Chapel church in Randolph County at 11am conducted by Rev John Allred.
Scout Executive B W Hackney judged the handicraft displays for the third year at the Winston Salem fair. Prizes totaling 75 dollars were awarded for first and second places in nature collections fire by friction sets woodcarving relic and bridge collections coin model planes and other crafts. Ardmore Methodist church scouts won most events.
Trophy council number 29 of the Junior Order will hold its regular meeting tomorrow night at seven oclock instead of seven thirty as previously announced. After a short meeting in the hall, members will proceed to the First Reformed church to attend revival services now in progress there.
Beaufort October 7 The Home Demonstration club members of Carteret County sold about $5,000 worth of produce on the curb market at Morehead City this summer.
City of High Point through Stranahan Harris proposes to renew or refund $3,210,000 in bond anticipation notes. The plan includes securing holder consent to renewals, options to buy reissued notes, and marketing bonds at interest not exceeding 6 percent. The city would assist with legal opinions, issue bonds in coupon form, and limit new bond authorization without lender consent. The proposal, approved by council and Local Government Commission, runs under terms set in September 1931 with final minutes certified October 7, 1931.
The city council refused Fire Chief A B Horney's request for 175 to attend the International Fire Chiefs meeting in Havana next week. The decision was treated humorously with members volunteering to represent the city elsewhere. City Manager Knox questioned the value of such meetings but supported cost considerations. Councilman R K Young proposed skipping a year, and the council approved.
Funeral services for Clyde L. Dixon aged 23 who died from injuries in an auto accident will be held tomorrow at 11 AM at Brush Creek Baptist Church near Siler City. Rev. R H Weaver will conduct. Dixon, born August 17 1908 in Chatham County, was employed by Kester Machinery Company. Pallbearers named Joe Stephens Noland Tucker James Wheelis Archie Wright Evelyn Sink Carl Davis.
Commodore Muse, 70, of Virginia Avenue, was struck by a car at Green and Wrenn streets yesterday morning and remains in serious condition at Guilford General Hospital. Driver H A Hepler faces no charges yet. Muse, a former Moore County official, has survived multiple near death incidents. A new metal sink, chip and crack proof, non corrosive, has been marketed.
The Fifth World Series in detail reports a 5 to 1 victory by the Cardinals over the Athletics, giving St Louis a 3 to 2 lead in the series. The narrative covers key at bats, runs, and defensive plays, noting Martin’s tenth hit and a pivotal late rally as the Cardinals push ahead.
Illness prevents Mrs M J Wrenn from participating in the second annual joint YWCA YMCA drive to be held during the week of October 19. Mrs W B Thomas and Fred N Tate will lead the drive for the two organizations as plans proceed smoothly.
Edith Montgomery and Margaret Saferight, young white residents, were arrested and jailed on $1100 bond for allegedly stealing R. B. White’s automobile. They claim the car was lent to them and they rode seeking White to return it. Each is charged with theft. one also faces reckless driving with varied bonds.
Captain George 3B. Wimberly, after two weeks in Reno seeking Fred Delapp, returned yesterday without the prisoner. Nevada courts freed Delapp after a second habeas corpus proceeding, though Wimberly had previously held him before release.
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