Aged Man Ends Life After Desperate Act
Francis A. Foxworth a 62 year old father of ten attempted suicide by taking bichloride of mercury tablets yesterday afternoon and died in a local hospital. Family found him in a bathroom at 618 Cable Street. He moved here six years ago after a stroke left him feeble and unable to work. Survived by wife Agartha Johnson and ten children plus a step-daughter and brother. Funeral and interment set for tomorrow at 3 pm with ministers from three churches officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Foxworth
Ociocr Best Hibel Lil
Cable Street
Yow
Cuiliford General Hospital
Mr. Foxworth
Georgetown
D. C
Andrew
Elizabeth Carter Foxworth
Farquar Furnaces Offer Safe Clean Heat for Homes
Farquar Furnace Service Co announces modern furnaces that provide safe, clean, healthy and economical heat. For sales and service contact 713 Summit Ave, Greene boro, N. C. Genuine parts available only through this company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farquar
Farquar Furnace Service Co
Summit Ave
Greeneboro
N. C
Negro Held For Alleged Part In Robbery of Store
Ross Perkins of 519 East High street was jailed today as police investigated his alleged connection to the breaking and entering of Kennedy and Hanson's store at High and Beamon. A sack of meat was found in his kitchen and about 10 pounds abandoned near the corner. Another man named Blue John was arrested but released after proving an alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Perkins
East High Street
Kennedy and
Hanson
High
Beamon Street
Perkins
Blue John
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief For Cold Symptoms
A vintage medical note claims a cold is treated by boosting bowel action. It cites pores closing and waste retention, recommends cascara laxatives, and praises Cascarets as a mild pleasant option to relieve biliousness, breath odor, and headache.
Ten Hoopen Named In $1 765 87 Suit
Paul Ten Hoopen formerly of Charlotte now of Cleveland is named defendant in municipal court action by Beeson Hardware Company for 1765 87 alleged due on an open account a note to R R Ragan and money collected for but not paid. The account dates to November 1927 and covers household items totaling 131 52. The note for 300 endorsed to Beeson and transferred by Ragan. An order of fencing for Triangle Hosiery Mills Inc of the city totaling 1334 35 charged to plaintiff in January 1929 remains unpaid by Tony Hoopen. Credits leave 1765 87 due according to complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ten Hoopen
Charlottte
Cleveland
Beeson Hardware Company
R. R. Ragan
Triangle Hosiery Millis, Inc
Tony Hoopen
Patty Lamb Hurt When Hit by Car
Patty Lamb a 24 year old Diamond Full fashioned mills employee was struck as she crossed Main street in front of Arthur's Pharmacy by a Whippet coach driven northbound by C R Barnes of Mebane. Eyewitnesses said Barnes drove at speed. Lamb received bruises and scratches to her legs and was taken to High Point hospital. Barnes was arrested on reckless driving and released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Lamb
South Main Street
C. R. Barnes
Mebane
Arthur's Pharmacy
Correction: Hood System bank vs F. L. Bunker civil suit
The Enterprise corrects a misstatement in last week's civil court story. The suit is Hood System bank against F. L. Bunker, not the reverse, and the newspaper is glad to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
F. L. Bunker
Hood System Bank
Enrollment Up In High Point City Schools For Fall Term
Total October enrollment in High Point city schools reached 8 092, just 157 below last year’s total. The month’s attendance averaged 7 837, up 377 from 1930 31. White schools rose by 362. Negro schools total 1 483. Several shifts and staff totals affected per pupil load and junior high transfers influenced the counts. Officials aim to match last year’s full enrollment by early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
T. Wingate Andrews
Necro
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Deae Ee Ee
Central Friends church program to feature Dr Rondthaler
The second Central Friends church night program unfolds Wednesday with a 6:45 supper. J Elwood Cox will preside and introduce Dr Howard Rondthaler president of Salem College who will speak. Preceding the talk C L Gray Jr will sing with Miss Florence Blair on piano. Reservations urged for nonseason-ticket attendees. Junior and young people groups meet at 6:30 followed by a prayer meeting at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Church
J. Elwood Cox
Howard Rondthaler
Salem College
Whoill
Rondthaler
C. L. Gray, Jr
Florence Blair
Anna Mendenhall
Standard Oil Men To Meet Tomorrow
Standard Oil company dealers from this city Thomasville and Asheboro will meet at the Sheraton hotel tomorrow night for a business session in charge of J. H. McCall general salesman. Approximately 20 are expected in attendance. General business and sales matters will be taken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Thomasville
Asheboro
Sheraton Hotel
J. H. McCall
Roof Fire At 811 Morris Street Damages Home Slightly
Fire companies one four and the aerial answered an 11 30 am alarm at Leo Schwab's house 811 Morris street. The fire confined to the roof and its origin is unknown. The single story dwelling sustained only slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schwab
Morris Street
Black-Draught touted as gentle bowel aid by doctor
Dr. George W. Cassidy of West Texas, with over forty five years of Black-Draught use, praises its quick dose and relief without nightly use. The advertisement claims normal digestion returns and notes Black-Draught is sold at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
George W. Cassidy
W. Texas
Varus
Flames Destroy Roof In Prospect Street House Fire
Fire started in the attic or roof of Sam Fountain’s 01 Prospect Street home at 9 30 this morning, burning off the entire roof and causing water damage to furniture and woodwork. Five fire companies responded, with aerial units, and damage is described as considerable. Earlier last night three companies answered a call from Slane Hosiery mill for a small trash fire caused by an overheated motor. damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fountain
Prospect Street
Addiiton
Holley Arrested On Two Charges For Automobile Mishap
Henry Holley a negro chauffeur who drove the car that struck Sol omon Rabinowitz at Bay and North Main streets October 4 was arrested on assault and reckless driving charges. He posted a $500 bond and was released. Rabinowitz a well known merchant is at his home recovering from a broken leg and other injuries. The warrant was signed by Jacob Robinowitz, son of the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Holley
Solomon Rabinowitz
Bay
North Main Streets
Robinowitz
Morris Street
Holley
Jacob Robinowitz
Education Facing A Test Of Merit By Carroll
Dr. Dudley D. Carroll, UNC dean, told Carolina alumni at the Episcopal Parish House that education is undergoing a real test of merit and must move forward despite a low mood. He spoke during the annual Unity dinner on University Day October 12, praising leadership, liberal policies, and future consolidation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley D. Carroll
School of Commerce
University of North Carolina
Carolina
Episcopal Parish House
Carroll
Chapel Hill
Frank Graham
L. R. Johnston
Thomas Turner, Jr
A. Coke Cecil
Rupert T. Pickens
North Carolina State College
North Carolina College For Women
Dean Carroll
Commerce School
Two New Suits Come Before Court Attention This Morning
Hearings in the municipal court civil term continued with three cases before the court. A motion to set aside the verdict was filed in the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company versus Tom Gianoulis suit. A mistrial was declared in the Pearl D Brackett versus W D Brackett divorce case after a juror was withdrawn. By noon adjournment the J E Foust versus N B Williams case was being presented to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Tom Gianoulis
Pearl D. Brackett
W. D. Brackett
J. BE. Foust
N. B. Williams
Community Concert Campaign Launched in High Point
A dinner and program at the Country club launched the Community Concert association drive with about 100 attendees. Campaign chair C F Tomlinson and Prof E B Stimson introduced Vernon Sheldon of Community Concert service, who described the audience-building plan and its financial safeguards. The event featured a local chorus, solos, readings, and an impromptu quartet, with local officials and supporters voicing approval. The campaign runs until Saturday night at 9 and is limited to association members and their guests. Ward French and Columbia Concerts will broadcast a program at 10:15 pm EST, urging listeners to tune in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boney
Association
A. Sherrod
Genevieve Moore
Grover Kester
R. W. Riggins
Herman Abels
Mae Kirkman
Margaret Sloan
Mildred Luce
Miss Sloan
God
Rose
Mary Helen Brown
Ponce
Parker Waynick
Dan Smith
L. L. Stookey
Arthur Fidler
G. J. Humphreys
Frank Sizemore
B. BE. Moore
R. W. Crews
Hammer Walker
Harrison
Asheboro
Columbia Concerts Corporation
Columbia Network
Ward French
Community Concert Service
High Point
Infant Charles Douglas Smith Dies in Local Hospital
Friends of Mr and Mrs C Alvin Smith of 209 Phillips Street mourn the death of their infant son Charles Douglas Smith who died at 12 o'clock today after a brief hospital stay born July 2 1931 in the city. He leaves parents a brother Robert Eugene a sister Mary Elizabeth and grandmothers Mrs W B Martin of Lumberton and Mrs Annie Powell of this city. Funeral services will be held at Yows Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev George T Tunstall of Green Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Alvin Smith
Phillips Street
Charles Douglas
Robert Eugene
Mary Elizabeth
W. B. Martin
Lumberton
Annie Powell
Yow
George T. Tunstall
Green Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Civitan Club Holds Regular Luncheon
At the Sheraton hotel Civitan club members gathered for a noon luncheon. Miss Ann Albright spoke for the YWCA YMCA drive slated to begin next week. Dr B B Coe led the program with musical selections from High Point college including Prof E B Stimson singing Service and Mrs Margaret Sloan Come to the Fair. Mildred Luce played Frasquita. Dick Quigley won the attendance prize. Co E Ditfendal was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Sheraton
Ann Albright
Coe
High Point College
E. B. Stimson
Cadman
Margaret Sloan
Farmer Announces His Subject For Tomorrow
The First Methodist Protestant church plans a mid week meditation themed Evidences of Salvation at 7 30 pm tomorrow with Rev R J Farmer presiding The service includes a devotional and praise portion followed by a special Quarterly Conference business session Members of retiring and newly elected officials are urged to attend The board of Stewards should have reports updated Read Enterprise Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Farmer
Board of Stewards
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F. A. Foxworth
Agartha Johnson
Francis, Jr
Ralph
Norman
Charlie
Jimmie
Jackie
Ruby
Ruth
Annie Laurie
Edna Foxworth
M. Cc. Wright
Memphis
Tenn
G. W. Foxworth
Timmonaville
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Is ES ‘ Ware
DR. Walkup K. McCain
Wilson Motor Company
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank
GEO. G. Scott & CO. Public Accountants
Charlotte, N
H. Bass
High Point, N
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J. E. Black
Cable Street Phone
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RNIT
M. Barker
Maine
Beeson Hardware
C. C. Ol
the Commercial Barber Shop Commercial Bank Building
O. P. DIX
Scoves
Fairview Ve
Negro High School
Rondigaler
Standard Oil
Julian Franklin
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
Johnston
Owers Finest ‘Sone
O’connor Flower
Hamilton Florist
Brinson and Robbins Foot
Woodruff Clinic
Moiz
West Broa
Country Club
Community Concert Association
L. L
Chas
Douglas Smith
Farmer
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
the Commercial National Bank
HW Elias
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