Dishner's Successor Yet To Be Appointed
resignation of P. J. Dishner ends tomorrow but no replacement named yet. City Manager Knox out, negotiations with Paul Farrell of the Alabama state health commission underway, while C. W. Mengel from Olsen team is also discussed for the post. Dishner led public utilities through major expansion. salary now 3900 dollars yearly likely to be cut in the successor contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Dishner
Vasemad Tadaw
Iwarurvuwlley
FE. M. Knox
Paul Farrell
Dishner
Alabama State Health Commission
Public Utilities Committee
Farrell
C. W. Mengel
William C. Olsen
Mengel
Olsen
Mr. Dishner
High Point
Public Utilities Department
Lightning Kills 1500 Sparrows In Clarendon Va
A single bolt struck an electric light wire in Clarendon Virginia, killing about 1500 sparrows perched there. The mass death highlights the swift, dramatic impact of a lightning strike on a large flock.
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Clarendon
Coal Supply Contract of Schools Approved By Purchasing Dept
The High Point city school system coal contract received state purchasing department approval with favorable notes from Brower. Schools will pay 4.03 to 4.58 dollars per ton including freight, for 1000 to 1500 tons as needed. About 1200 to 1500 tons are expected to be consumed this year. 800 tons were purchased in January for 3600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point City
Brower
Jane
Court Upholds Magistrate in Civil Decision
The Hood System Bank sues Rachel Zachary with three indorsers Dr H B Hiatt Dr J W Slate and R N Mann named as defendants. The court upheld a $165 judgment by Justice of the Peace W G Brown and rejected claims that proper summons were not served. The afternoon docket included Wagner's Ladies Shop versus Pete and Margaret Cavarnos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood System Bank
Rachel Zachary
H. B. Hiatt
J. W. Slate
R. N. Mann
Wheelis
Justice of the Peace
W. G. Brown
Teague
Wagner
Ladies’ Shop
Pete Cavarnos
Margaret Cavarnos
Workers Council Meeting At First Methodist Protestant
This evening at seven o'clock the Workers Council of the First Methodist Protestant church Sun day school will meet for a brief business session. Officers and teachers urged to attend promptly. Prof. Co R Hinshaw, superintendent, chairs. After a prayer meeting at 7 30 the Quarterly Conference will be in a called business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers Council
First Methodist Protestant Church
Co. R. Hinshaw
Waynick Named NC Delegate for Yorktown Sesqui Celebration
Co M Waynick of the North Carolina House received from Governor Gardner a commission as official state representative to attend the Yorktown Sesqui Centennials in October. He joins six house delegates and total 19 statewide appointees to coordinate observances with the Yorktown commission and DAR officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Waynick
House of Representatives
General Assembly
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Yorktown
Waynick
Gardner
United States
Yorktown Sesqui-Centennial Commission
Senate
House
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ralph van Landingham
Charlotte
City Council Adopts Call Provision for Notes
An adjourned session at city hall revised authorizations for notes totaling 845000 due October 15. A 30 day callable clause was inserted at the request of Stranahan Harris and Co. and on advice of Reed Hoyt and Washburn to expedite retirement of floating debt under favorable conditions. The six percent notes may be called 30 days after a bond purchaser is found. City Manager Knox was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranahan, Harris and Co., Inc
Messrs
Reed, Hoyt
Washburn
New York Financial
Knox
Grover H. Jones
Chestnut Giants From Randolph County Farm Displayed
Curios display at The Enterprise office features unusually large chestnuts, grown on C. H. Slack’s Randolph County farm. Nut specimens are at least ten times larger than average and ripe nuts are beginning to be edible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Office
C. H. Slack
Randolph County
Local Dentist Gains Veteran's Admin Appointment
Dr. J. C. Morgan a colored dentist of this city has been named designated dentist for the South and East Veterans Association. He will handle all dental work for veteran service men in High Point and Thomasville, a recognition of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morgan
G. H. Sweet
Veteran's Administration
Washington
Veteran’s Association
Morgan
High Point
Thomasville
Quite a Garden Windsor Castle Gardens Details
Windsor Castle in England has gardens covering 70 acres with 23 acres for vegetables. A single flower border runs 200 yards along a grass walk with ten feet width on each side.
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Windsor Castle
England
Cops Hold Up by Highway Barricade Racket
Chief W G Friddle and three officers on the Graham Chapel Hill route encountered a barricade at the Alamance Orange county line. A local man demanded 26 cents to pass, and the officers paid two bits before continuing. The incident highlights a roadside nuisance planned around a detour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Friddle
Enterprise
Graham-Chapel Hill
A. P. Samuels
Mike Caffey
Greensboro
W. P. Whitley
North Carolina
Raleigh
Alamance
Orange County
Friddle
Friddie
Highway Commission
Hiatt Urges War Upon Cancer In A.B. Club Talk
Dr. Houston B. Hiatt president of Guilford County Medical Society told the American Business Club that cancer now ranks second as a cause of death and costs about 800 million dollars yearly. He urged annual health examinations and public education to reduce cancer incidence, noting cancer often shows no pain and stressing pre cancerous lesions from chronic irritation. The meeting included brief appeals for charity play planning for November 13 at the American Theatre and a small group of visitors from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston B. Hiatt
Guilford County Medical Society
American Business Club
American Medical Association
Hiatt
American Theater
Ned McEachern
Milbourne Amos
Sam Culbert
Charlotte
Charlie Brown
Clay-Eaters Find Deposit In Center Of High Point
Report from High Point describes a group of negro girls mining red clay from a north wall cave near Hamilton and Wrenn streets. They taste, chew, and consume clay to satisfy a mineral craving, with an adult remark indicating possible local habit. Medical notes connect clay eating to hookworm and mineral deficiency, while stressing clay itself is unlikely dangerous if dirt is clean.
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High Point
Southern Railway
Hamilton
Wrenn
Nave
Rockefeller
Kannapolis
Brown Property Going On Market Auction on October 24
Announcement of the offering at auction on October 24 three store rooms on North Wrenn street between Washington and High streets and 75 home sites in the Forest Avenue subdivision. George T. Penny of the American Land Company Greensboro says the North Wrenn stores offer an excellent opportunity for merchants to become landlords while staying downtown. Penny describes the lots as excellent home sites in a desirable city section.
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North Wrenn Street
Washington
High Streets
Forest Avenue
George T. Penny
American Land Company
Greensboro
A. Pat Brown
Penny
North Wrenn
Police School To Have First Lecture Here Tuesday Night
A state wide move to establish police schools begins here with a Tuesday night lecture. Chief W G Friddie says the program, to run fortnightly, follows a Raleigh chiefs meeting. Albert Coates of UNC Law School will open the series, with Winston Salem and Greensboro lectures planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Friddie
Raleigh
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
J. G. Wooten
Albert Coates
Law School
University of North Carolina
Boys Enlisted In Handling Traffic In School Areas
Police officials and City Council Public Safety Chair R H Sechrest are designing a traffic aid plan using larger boys from outlying grammar schools to assist police. Sergeant A P Samuels leads the police side, aiming to implement a workable arrangement. Earlier plans to recruit high school Boy Scouts were dropped to avoid disrupting schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Sechrest
Public Safety Committee
A. P. Samuels
Thieves Steal Porch Rocker From Fingerprint Expert Home
High Point authorities report a porch rocker was stolen from the home of Bertillion Officer J. W. McMahon near Centennial and Montlieu avenues. A volume of public laws for 1931 also disappeared, with no witnesses or traces found despite investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
J. W. McMahon
Centennial and
Montlieu Avenues
Wachovia Declares Quarterly Dividend of Two Per Cent
Directors of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company in Winston Salem declared the usual quarterly dividend of two percent at their regular meeting yesterday payable November 1 to stockholders of record October 16. Other matters were routine. Directors from other cities attending included Frank Page Raleigh Gilbert H Morris Asheville J L Fisher Salisbury and E L Gaither Mocksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachovia
Wachovia Banks and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
Frank Page
Raleigh
Gilbert H. Morris
Asheville
J. L. Fisher
Salisbury
E. L. Gaither
Mocksville
Bridge table maker unveils moisture proof product
A bridge table manufacturer announces a new moisture proof model designed to resist humidity and water exposure. The company markets the table as durable for outdoor use and spaces with limited climate control, highlighting materials engineered to prevent warping and staining while maintaining stability.
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Bales and Service Wilson Motor Company
DR. F. C. Sharp
Commercial National Bank Building
GEO. G. Scott & CO. Certified Public Accountants
Charlotte, N. C
H. Bass
Representative
N. C
Woodruff Clinic
North Main Street
Burrus Clinic
Walkup
McCain
West Broaa
Dept
Trinity
Aha As
Norcarol Shoe Repair Cor
Main and
Washington Streets
Mother Nature
A.B
Brown Property
Police School
J. E. Black
Cable Street Phone
C. Flory
E’s Inc. Iturb
M. Barker
N. Main
Chichesters Pills Ae
Onichesters
Salchesters
Everywaeas
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
O’connor
Hamilton Florist
Brinson and Robbins Foot
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial N Vv. A. A
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National Market Company
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High Point, Thomasville
Denton Railroad
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