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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1936

Page

9

Free Cooking School Opens with Mrs Burton at Paramount

A large crowd of High Point housewives attended Frances Burton's first lecture at The Enterprise Free Cooking School in the Paramount theater. The program runs through Friday with 10 o clock daily sessions. Free recipes and kitchen tips were shared along with a stage demonstration. Numerous prizes were awarded to local residents and neighbors for market baskets and other gifts. Usual attendance is invited as guests of The Enterprise.

Frances Burton Paramount Theater High Point The Enterprise's A. O. Boles Montlieu Avenue A. L. Candler Willis Street G. F. Cook East State Street Paul Russell C. N. Cox Montlieu Annis Neal Alder Street J. M.sams Boulevard C. C. Hooks Parkway J. H. Mitchell Dayton Street R. W. Chamblee East Bay Street H. M. Stott North Hamilton Street Mer. C. H. Lambeth English Street Ross Davis Denny

Death of Kelly Ray Allred at age 6 in Asheboro

Kelly Ray Allred six year old son of Mr and Mrs T K Allred of Sophia route one died in a local hospital after a two week illness. He is survived by his parents one brother Howard and four sisters Helen Esther Dorothy and Nina all at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 pm from Plainsfield Friends church with burial in the church cemetery.

Asheporo Kelly Ray Allred T. K. Allred Sophia Howard Allyea Asheboro Helen Esther Dorothy Nina Plainsfield Friends Church

Funeral Services for Mrs J F Lyndon At New Hope Academy

Mrs. J F Lyndon 84 died yesterday at her son J F Lyndon Jr in Sumter DC. Funeral held this afternoon at New Hope Academy church near Asheboro. She long lived here and was the church’s oldest member. Survived by son J F Lyndon Jr, son E Carr Lyndon of Atlanta, two stepdaughters Mrs T H Sykes Greensboro and Miss Nannie Lyndon Asheboro, and one stepson Joe Lyndon.

J. F. Lyndon Asheboro J. F. Lyndon, Jr Sumter D. C New Hope Academy Church Lyndon South Carolina New Hope Academy

Last rites for John Z Fowler held in Thomasville

John Z Fowler a well known Thomasville resident died suddenly Sunday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Methodist church with A D Deaton delivering remarks. The Unity Council Jr O U A M oversaw graveside services and pallbearers from the group. Interment was in Lexington city cemetery.

J. T. Fowler Thomasville John Z. Fowler Trinity M Unity Council Fowler Lexington City Cemetery

John W. Burton Funeral Held in Thomasville

Funeral services for John W. Burton were held yesterday at 2:30 PM at his sister Mrs. Hattie B. Stone’s Lexington residence after he took his own life early Monday. A quartet including Paul performed during the service.

John W. Burton Thomasville Hattie B. Stone Lexington

Sixteen Gambling Trials Tidy Municipal Court Docket

Judge Lewis E Teague clears a heavy docket with sixteen gambling charges disposed. Drunken driving cases include Henry Sharp fined with a year driving ban and Alton O Neal eight months suspended on costs. Several defendants pay half costs or face court conditions. Additional notes cover prohibition violations, a lottery case suspended, and assorted misdemeanors.

Lewis E. Teague Henry Sharp Alton O'Neal Mack Spoon Bryant J. B. Wilson T. W. Moore H. R. Bryant H. A. Harris B. Cooper W. G. Causey Nathan Proctor Ross Campbell G. R. Winders W. C. Kennedy M. C. Idol T. L. Brawley Maxwell A. Nelson L. F. Deal Alonzo Powell Sam Murray W. P. Fogleman Ben Schwartzberg T. H. Redding Taft New Jim Russell Ethel Hannon Minnie McCall Frane Gasnell W. C. Swing

Prayer meeting at Wesley Memorial Church Tonight

The mid week service meets in the basement of Wesley Memorial church tonight at 7 30 with pastor Dr W A Lambeth leading a devotional on The Blessings of a Life of Service.

Wesley Memorial Church W. A. Lambeth

Theft Report From Norton Armentrout Residence

Norton Armentrout reports a burglary at his Grace apartments yesterday afternoon. A suspect named by Armentrout is provided to police after the loss of one pair of pants one vest and two shirts including a white and a brown one.

Norton Armentrout Grace Apartments

Taxi Driver Clarence Jordan Stabbed Five Times

Clarence Jordan, a Negro taxi driver, was treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital last night for five stab wounds in back and chest. He named his alleged assailant to police after saying a second man he picked up as a fare argued over a meal he refused to pay for.

Clarence Jordan Burrus Memorial Hospital

Clergy and Doctors Attend City Cemetery Service

C Newton Rev J A Palmer and Drs R K Farrington and R V Yokeley sang several numbers and the interment took place in the city cemetery with attendees paying respects.

William C Briles Dies After Illness at 81 in Randolph County

William C Briles 81 died yesterday at 4 PM at his son Melvin Briles home near Archdale after a two week illness. He was a retired farmer widely known in Randolph County. Surviving are daughters Mrs J L Loflin of Denton Mrs James Black and Mrs N B Frazer of Trinity route one. Interment in Mount Zion cemetery.

Thomasville William C. Briles Melvin Briles Archdale Randolph County J. L. Loflin Denton James Black N. B. Frazer Trinity Route One Mount Zion Cemetery

Knox's North Carolina tour ends with Greensboro stop

High Point voters were disappointed as Col Frank Knox chose to skip a High Point stop to keep a tight schedule in the sixth district. A letter from Clarence J Brown explained that twenty towns requested Knox appearances but railroad timing forced omission of several stops including High Point.

E. A. Wright High Point Township Col Frank Knox Richmond Greensboro Knox High Point Wright Colonel Knox Chapel Hill Burlington Willis H. Slane Congress Clarence J. Brown Republican National Committee State Committee North Carolina

Merchants Urged to Report Check Flashers Now

Police plan to file fingerprints and photos of people who pass forged or worthless checks to aid merchants in identification. A questionnaire will collect age color height weight and time of the transaction from suspects, with reports limited to unknown offenders. Last year losses from bad checks were estimated at nine to ten thousand dollars.

J. W. McMahon Police Bureau of Identification McMahon Sas Arcc Police Department

Fisheries chief cites large two year food fish catch

Capt. John A. Nelson, North Carolina fisheries commissioner, reports 98,005,000 pounds of food fish were taken from state waters in the two years ending June 30, yielding $2,859,500 for commercial interests. He notes this marks a substantial increase over the prior two years.

Raleigh John A. Nelson

Australian air travel in 1935 reports large totals

Statistics show licensed Australian planes in 1935 flew 512 million miles carried 62,910 passengers 8,463 tons of freight and 70 tons of mail.

Train Schedule Changes Miss Stop Opportunity

An excerpt notes efforts to rearrange a railroad schedule to add a stop, but the attempt came too late to make any additional stops. The fragment hints at travel logistics and timetable adjustments without detailing dates or locations.

Mrs Flora E Cox Dies At 71 In High Point

Flora E Cox 71 died shortly before 3 am at her daughter’s home on Fair Field Road after a two week illness. Born December 24 1864 in Stokes County she moved to High Point 23 years ago. Survived by two sons two daughters a sister two brothers and 18 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday with services at Mrs Lloyd’s home and Rock House Primitive Baptist church followed by interment in the church cemetery.

Flora E. Cox Ernest Smith Fairfield Road Cox Stokes County John Annie Trennell Lawson Ee Point J. W. Cox Rock G. W. Lloyd Forrest Avenue J. R. Williams Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church Rock House Primitive Baptist Church

Greensboro College Aims Million for Centennial Drive

Greensboro college trustees set a goal of 1 million dollars for a centennial celebration in 1938. Of the total, 400000 is for buildings and equipment and 600000 for endowment.

Greensboro Greensboro College

Louis Tiffany’s Favrile Glass Era Began in 1894

Louis Tiffany created Favrile glass a new iridescent enamelled glass earlier in 1894. The development marked a milestone for Tiffany Studios influencing decorative arts and glassmaking in the late 19th century.

Louis Tiffany

Trinity Bus Drivers Arrested For Entering Highway

Trinity citizens react after two school bus drivers from Trinity are arrested for failing to stop before entering a highway. The arrests followed a Trinity Parent-Teacher Association call for Road Patrol inspection near the Trinity school, which serves 900 pupils. Other drivers from Trinity and nearby areas were later arrested on related charges as hearings were scheduled for Saturday before Magistrate H. A. Mitchell. Local residents voiced mixed views on speed and safety, noting governors on buses limit to 25 mph while trucks and out-of-town drivers are blamed for danger near the school.

Trinity Trinity Parent- Teacher Association State Highway Patrol Trinity School R L. Welborn Thomas Hughes Edward Lafflin Farmer John L. Freedle A. C. Brown Jack Gaskill H. A. Mitchell Archdale Randolph County George B. Craven

High Point Community Chest Honor Roll Parade of Support

The Community Chest drive renews in High Point with a goal of 34342 dollars and many local firms joining the Honor Roll. Participants include Mann Drug, H Kress Co, Security National Bank, la France Textile, High Point Savings & Trust, Wing-Fi shops and numerous manufacturers, banks, schools, and services across the city.

High Point Mann No. 2 Drug Store H. Kress & Co Security National Bank Betty Lou Shoppe la France Textile Co Flyi-Back Novelty Co High Point Savings & Trust Wageger’s Jewelry Co Simmons Co High Point Overall Co Paria Veneer Co C. B. Kearns Furniture Co Ingram Furniture Co Edgar Snyder Printing Co Elm Street Grocery Piedmont Ins. & Realty Co Atlantic Ins. & Realty Co Crown Hosiery Bargain Furniture Co Central Stone Works Mann Drug J. C. Penney Co McLellan Ruby's, Inc Briggs Manufacturing Co Dept. Public Works Commercial Ins. & Invest Lindale Dairy Corp Highland Motors Lyon Mercantile Agency Beeson Hardware Co Koonts-White Realty Co Slane Hosiery Co McEwen Lumber Co High Point Furniture Co National Food Stores All Marlowe-VanLoan Corp Union Hosiery Co Thomas Mills Moffitts Furnishing Co Furn City Guilford Machine Co Triangle Hosiery Barnes & Adams Carolina Container Co Industrial Electric Co Elwood Hayworth Robert I. Harris Co F. W. Woolworth Co Myrtle Desk Co Carolina Veneer Co Western Union W. K. Watson Southern Oil Hendrix Furniture Co Belk-Stevens Economy Auto Co Chamber of Commerce Furn. Exposition Efird’s Salem Steele Co Harllee’s City of McKenzie Face Veneer Co Elm Street Economy Auto & Supply Co Guilford Hosiery Co Gibson Ice Cream Co High Point Mattress Co J. D. Cox & Sons Quality Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Gate City Motor Co Richardson's Princess Liberty Hat Sanitary Carolina Dixie Eat Well Eagle Piedmont Tony’s City Electric Service Creative Life Insurance, Perkinson‘s Jewelry Co Parker Paper Co Shelton Machinery Co

Chest Fund Nears Goal as Campaign Continues

High Point 1936 Community Chest is $979.25 short of its $34,342.66 goal after a final meeting at Wesley Memorial. Campaign workers pledged to raise the remaining amount, with divisions winning honors for pledges and attendance.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church High Point W. B. Thomas R. T. Amos H. A. Millis W. B. Hall Hall W. C. Idol, Sr Wesley Memorial Wesley Memorial Church W. A. Lambeth Clarice Bowman Smithdeal Realty Company North Main Street Western Union G. KE. Klanderman Mr. Hall J. Wilson Smith Carolinas Y. M. C. A. Association

Driver's License Revocation Upheld by Judge in Buncombe

In Asheville Judge Don Phillips sustained the North Carolina revenue department’s revocation of George H. Knighten’s driver's license after an appeal from a July 6, 1935 truck collision case. The lower court had nine continuances before a 1936 non-press judgment and subsequent license revocation by the department.

Asheville State Department of Revenue Don Phillips Buncombe Superior Court Phillips Department George H. Knighten Revenue Department

Officials Meet in Raleigh Discuss Rail Plan

City officials led by Councilmen Earl N. Phillips and E LeRoy Briggs along with City Manager EB M Knox returned from Raleigh where state and federal officials outlined a rail and road project. A WPA grant of 400000 plus state funds 24537480 and local city funds will fund drafting and construction with outside engineers sought to produce detailed plans and meet a six week deadline.

Earl N. Phillips E. LeRoy Briggs EB. M. Knox State Highway and Public Works Commission Southern Railway Company Public Works Administration Raleigh PWA High Point Knox WPA Gvant Southern Railway System Capus M. Waynick W. L. Craven Mr. Gunter J. L. Sitten Paige Asbury Southern Railway Stanley H. Wright Co. W. Mengle Harry de Butts B. Herman Washington

City OKs paving pledge after court motion

City of High Point does not resist a motion in Guilford superior court ordering paving and repair on West Russell street from South Main to the railroad tracks. The city has an agreement with Duke Power to pay for the work and must complete it by November 18, 1936 with supervision by the city and railroad maintenance by the railroad after funding.

E. M. Knox Wilson Warlick T. G. Cummings High Point Guilford Superior Court West Rusell Street South Main Street Thomasville Denton Duke Power Company

Missionary Dr J C Powell Speaks At First Baptist

Dr J C Powell missionary to Ogbomoso Africa on furlough in Warsaw opened a series of mission study classes at the First Baptist Church. Each 7:30 p m session this week will cover a new Africa mission facet with Powell who has spent 16 years there. The Woman's Missionary Society sponsors and invites the public. Also note direct air mail service now serves every Pacific Coast city with population over 100000.

J. C. Powell Ogbomoso Africa Warsaw First Baptist Church Powell The Woman's Missionary Society Dr. Powell Pacific Coast

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Honolulu Waikiki Beach Hawaii Pacific Manila Paul Teague Fish Report Daughter United States Community Chest Wageger's Ladies’ Shop U. S. Post Office Woolworth’s Railway and Highway Department West Russell Street 1St Baptist Church
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