Negro Robber Captured After Sewer Standoff
Leroy Brown entered the H. H. Sherwin Feed Store at 215 Jacobs Street and stole cash. He fled into a storm sewer near the railroad on Russell Street, where police used force to retrieve him. A bystander later found four pairs of ladies hosiery in the pipe. Brown, residing on Loflin Street, was jailed on breaking and entering charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Brown
H. H. Bherwin
Jacobs Street
Eene
Lewis
Russell Street
Brown
Carolina Alumni 10 Meet Tonight
Alumni of the University of North Carolina living locally will gather at seven tonight at the Episcopal church parish house for their annual banquet celebrating the 138th anniversary of the alma mater and to hear Dean Dudley D Carroll of the school of commerce. Thomas Turner, president of the local chapter, said he hopes for a large turnout to hear Carroll and to elect new officers for the coming year. Tickets may be obtained at the dinner, and those unable to attend may join the evening program afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
Episcopal Church Parish House
Dudley D. Carroll
School of Commerce
Thomas Turner
Carolina
Dean Carroll
Turner
Numa F. Reid Lodge Meets for Fellowcraft Degree
Master Masons invited to a regular session of Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A. F. & A. M. Monday at 7 30 PM. Fellows craft degree to be conferred. Members urged to attend and visiting Master Masons are welcome. E T Gregory W M M Gueth Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. T. Gregory
W. M
Gueth
Thelma Southern Takes Bichloride But Will Recover
Thelma Southern, 23, was treated at Guilford General Hospital after ingesting bichloride late yesterday in what officials call an apparent suicide attempt. She was taken by friends to the hospital about 5:30 PM, stomach was pumped, and doctors say she will likely be discharged soon. Mrs and Mrs T L Southern are her parents of Fast Green Street Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Southern
Guilford General Hospital
Miss Southern
T. L. Southern
Fast Green Street
Much Ado About Nothing Seen In Municipal Court
In municipal court this morning a case between Arthur Ozmant and Mrs. Rachel Garland sparked cross allegations of disorderly conduct and forcible trespass over furniture and clothing in a house rented to the Ozmants. Garland claimed the furnishings belonged to her or her family and entered the home to recover items, while the Ozmants described a hostile reception. The proceedings grew lively with counter warrants and accusations of assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozmant
Mrs. Garland
Ozmants
Pear tree blooms twice this year at 920 South Main
C. W. Gwyn of 920 South Main street reports a pear tree blooming for a second time this year. He gathered the first pears in summer and has placed limbs bearing small fruit in The Enterprise window for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gwyn
South Main Street
Aged Man Tries Bichloride Suicides At Home
F A Foxworth aged man of 618 Cable Street swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets this afternoon in an apparent attempt to end his life. He was rushed by Yow’s ambulance to Guilford General Hospital where a stomach pump was used. Family found him in the bathroom about 3 o'clock. He recently suffered a paralysis stroke and was in a feeble condition. Family believes sorrow and worry led to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Foxworth
Cable Street
Guilford General Hospital
Foxworth
High Point Chamber Bureau Draws National Attention
High Point North Carolina gains notice in Southern News Bulletin for its Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Information described as the world’s largest bureau. The 32 by 27 by 14 foot wooden office houses staff and reflects the city’s furniture industry heritage with support from residents and Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Southern News Bulletin
Atlanta
N. C
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Information
North Main Street
Sheraton
Booth
Bureau
Ugh
Southern Railway System
Piedmont
Southern
Southern Railway
Tragic Love Tale Tells Of Courtroom Shame
A 25 year old Rosa Base sobbed in municipal court as she admitted fornication and adultery with John Wright. Wright received a six month suspended sentence. Rosa was given five months, suspended on good behavior and costs, with orders to return to her South Carolina parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Base
South Carolina
Rosa
John Wright
Wright
Rosa Fees
Teague
Stradivari Violin Copy and 2 Ancient Pistols Displayed
R S Measinger of Thomasville displays an 1736 Stradivari violin copy in perfect condition in The Enterprise window. He owns the instrument 35 years. Also shown are two ancient pistols dated 1853 and 1861, a Smith and Wesson six shot believed Civil War era, and a seven shot Nathan Allen maker pistol from Worcester. Both guns are in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Measinger
Thomasville
Nathan Allen and Company
Worcester
Mass
Dr. W. K. McCain Relocates Office on Main Street
Dr. W. K. McCain has moved his practice after a year and a half with Woodruff Clinic to 505 North Main Street beside Burrus Clinic. New contact number is 2627. Other physicians sharing the new office space include Dr. D. A. Burress Dr. S. S Saunders Dr. K. B. Ged die and Dr. B. Y. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McCain
Woodruff Clinic
North Main Street
Burrus Clinic
McCain
D. A. Burress
S. S& Saunders
K. B. Geddie
B. Y. Adams
Funeral Service for John Wesley Myers Held in Winston-Salem
Funeral services for John Wesley Myers 24 white male who died in a local hospital Thursday were held yesterday at 2 30 PM at the Pentecostal Holiness church in Winston-Salem. Rev J M Shirlen led the service assisted by Rev T P Howard with flower girls and pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Myers
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Winston-Salem
J. M. Shirlen
T. P. Howard
Gladys Floyd
Christine White
Eunice Wall
Mattie Brown
Lucy Platt
Nora McCormick
Myrtle Shirlen
Ada Blair P T A Meeting Tomorrow
The Ada Blair school monthly Parent Teacher Association meeting is Tuesday evening. Mrs. Martin, an extension field worker, will speak and share a vital message for parents and others interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Blair School
Martin
Bernie Bierman May Leave Tulane for Minnesota
Bernie Bierman football coach at Tulane University may switch to Minnesota as new coach, per the San Francisco Chronicle report dated October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie
San Francisco
Bernie Bierman
Tulane University
Minnesota
San Francisco Chronicle
Old Jail Barriers Foil Break-In At High Point Grocery
Thieves attempted to break into the High Point Grocery at 314 East Broad Street last night. Police caught the intruders in the stairway but found no evidence of an actual robbery. A rubber gas hose near the spot suggested a plan to siphon gasoline from a company truck, raising concerns about protecting fuel tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
High Point
High Point Grocery Company
East Broad Street
C. P. Moffitt
Moffitt
Jones Dies Near Jamestown On Sunday Morning
Jones a well known farmer from Jamestown Route 1 died at 8 15 AM after two years of declining health. Born August 22 1852 in Guilford County he lived his life as a farmer and served Hickory Grove M P church over 60 years as class leader. Surviving are his widow two sons A L Jones Claude E Jones two daughters J B Hassell Nora Jones one brother W M Jones funeral at Hickory Grove church this afternoon at 3 with grandsons as pallbearers and interment in Hickory Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Jones
Jamestown
Guilford County
Jefferson
Isabella Henderson, Jones
Jones
Hickory Grove M. P. Church
Nannie Cough
A. L. Jones
Claude E. Jones
J. B. Hassell
High Point
Nora Jones
W. M. Jones
de Ridder
Hickory Grove Church
E. O. Peeler
Geo. L. Reynolds
Clayton Jones
Marshall Jones
Hubert Jones
Macy Hassell
Julius Teeder
Hickory Grove Cemetery
David Lee Cooper Laid To Last Rest
Funeral services for David Lee Cooper a two year old son of Mr and Mrs G W Cooper of 407 West Green Street were held at the family home Sunday at 3 pm led by Rev Geo T Tunstall of East Green Street Baptist Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery Pallbearers were Howard Overcash Vance Lanier Earl Staton and E Winslow Flowers were carried by Bessie Baker Mattie Hall and Nina Green Choir members sang Asleep In Jesus and Safe In the Arms of Jesus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lee Cooper
G. W. Cooper
West Green Street
Geo. T. Tunstall
East Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Messrs
Howard Overcash
Vance Lanier
Earl Staton
Five High Point Students Pledged At N C State
Five High Point boys from N C State College were pledged to fraternities after rushing week conducted by the interfraternity council. Gray Hamilton joined Alpha Chi Beta, John Whitescarver joined Kappa Alpha, Albert Hart and C T Ingram joined Kappa Sigma, and W E Price joined Pi Kappa Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C. State College
B. L. Cloyd
Gray Hamilton
John Whitescarver
Kappa Alpha
Albert Hart
C. T. Ingram
Kappa Sigma
W. E. Price
Pi Kappa Alpha
State
Interfraternity Council
Preacher Cleared in Prohibition Case in Salisbury
A preacher arrested Saturday night on liquor charges was cleared in court this afternoon. A. B. Byrd of Morganton, driver of the car, testified that the preacher had no connection with ownership of the liquor pint found in the vehicle. The preacher left for Salisbury, saying he viewed jail for the first time but felt great relief at being freed to continue his preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Byrd
Morganton
Stewart
Salisbury
Alleged Slayer of Ballard Back in Custody
Henry Walker, accused of killing Lonnie Balard in Hedrick flats on October 3, was returned from Gastonia where police arrested him. He faces a murder charge and will likely be tried next week after civil cases. Walker lived on Hilltop avenue and reportedly beat Balard after a long standing dispute. The shooting happened in front of Blair's store on Loflin street around 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walker
Lonnie Balard
Hedrick Flats
Gastonia
A. P. Samuels
Sam Crowson
Walker
Hilltop Avenue
Ballard
Blair
Loflin Street
Cutoff Lists Prepare Delinquent Account Drops
City hall workers today formed cut-off lists. Delinquent water and light accounts will be dropped from service next Monday until payment is received. Several individuals were notified to settle their accounts before Monday to avoid cut off.
Concert Campaign Dinner Opens Membership Drive Tonight
The High Point Community Concert association launches its membership drive with a 7 pm dinner at the Country Club attended by officers, directors, and local leaders. About 100 expected. music, talks, and membership instructions follow. campaign HQ opens tomorrow at Central Friends church annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Community Concert Association
Country Club
Central Friends Church
Burbank Flower Show Groupings For Wednesday
Burbank Garden club members will judge groupings at the annual flower exhibit at Miss Mary Mungan's home 708 Montheu Avenue Wednesday at 10 AM. Every member is urged to exhibit in categories for tall and low arrangements best fall collection and best collections of single fall varieties including chrysanthemums zinnias roses and other fall flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
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Self
Doan
Wilson Motor Company
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank
GEO. G. Scott & CO. Certified Public Accountants
Charlotte, N., C
H. Bass
Representative
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
J. E. Black
Cable Street Phone
Carolina Alumni
Dean Dudley D. Carroll
Episcopal Parish House
Master Masons
Bichloride
Mother Nature
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Stradivari
Swift’s
Polk's
Santos
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
John W. Myers
Ada Blair
N. C. State
Cardus
Mar‘ Il
Flury
Wall
Drapers
M. Barker
N. Main
O’connor Flower Shop
Hamilton Florist
Brinson and Robbins Foot
West Broac
City
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
the Commercial National Bank
D. Idol
Vice-Pres, & Treas
A. Ellis
Sec
Seidman yAeidman
Certified Public Accountants
Commercial Bank
G. E. Klanderman
P. A
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