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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1932

Page

8

City Wins Round In Street Assessment Case In Higher Court

High Point wins two court rounds over delinquent street assessments on Willowbrook street for Mr. and Mrs. Clapp. Judge Teague and Judge Harding upheld the city’s claim for the entire unpaid balance with interest, paving the way for a Supreme Court review in fall term.

High Point Supreme Court of North Carolina Lewis E. Teague W. F. Harding Guilford Superior Court Greensboro D. Clapp Lara Clapp W. A. Davis Willowbrook Street Teague Clapp Harding High Point Municipal Court Supreme Court

W. C. Lyndon Laid To Final Rest

Funeral services for W. C. Lyndon aged 68 were held at his home and graveside at Oakwood Memorial Park. Rev. Roy S. Farmer and others led the rites with a First M P Church quartet singing. Interment followed with Guilford Council Junior Order in charge at Oakwood Memorial Park.

W. C. Lyndon Willowbrook Street Roy S. Farmer First Methodist Protestant Church George R. Brown Reidsville A. G. Dixon Methodist Protestant Children's Home Oakwood Memorial Park John Plummer A. C. Clinard W. S. Kates C. A. Cecil R. W. Seward Ed Franklin Carl Floyd J. W. Wise First M. P. Church Ladies’ Auxiliary First M. P. Church M. P Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery Guilford Council Junior Order

Rites Set for Mrs Goins Sunday at Home

Funeral services for Mrs Martha L Gotha wife of H I Goins who died yesterday afternoon will be at 2 30 Sunday from their home 603 West Green Street Rev R J Farmer of the First Methodist Protestant church will preside Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery

Martha L. Gotha H. I. Goins West Green Street R. J. Farmer First Methodist Protestant Church Oakwood Cemetery

Weed average of twenty one dollars reported at Winston

An encouraging report to tobacco growers was made in High Point today by W. W. Perrie in Winston Salem. He stated that the average price paid at the Smith and Penning warehouse yesterday was around 21 dollars. The higher quality of weed being moved to auction floors is believed to push the average price upward.

High Point W. W. Pyrtie Winston-Salem Smith and Pennig

Notice to Residents of High Point Ward for New Precincts

Guilford County Board of Elections orders a new ward case and registration in High Point. Voters may register at polling places on four Saturdays October 6 October 18 October 22 and October 29. Precinct boundaries described along South Main Street East Russell Street and surrounding creeks and streets.

City OF High Point Guilford County Board of Elections Southern Railroad South Main Street Leonard Street Low Main Street East Russell Street Jamestown, Baer Run Handolph Coun Wieted Blair Blairs Grace and Kearns Streets

School prowler held for court in Greensboro case

Paul L. Humphrey, 20, of Greensboro, bound over to federal court on charges of impersonating a federal officer after police investigated thefts from High Point school rooms. He claimed to be a secret service man and a professional interior decorator during and after his arrest. He is also said to be a prohibition parole violator.

Paul L. Humphrey Greensboro High Point United States A. Selders Department of Justice Secret Service Humphreys Mr. Spencer Mr. Benson Ray Street

Connie Bleakley Laid To Final Rest

Funeral services were held for Connie Jean Bleakeley two months old the daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Bleakeley at their 1623 North Hamilton Street home. Rev M J McCarter presided with interment in Lebanon Cemetery. Pallbearers J L Clodfelter and Tom Lamar. flowers carried by Margaret Lee Shirley Welborn Louise Griffin Inez Sechrest Lola Kearns Irene Harris. Songs included Safe In the Arms of Jesus and Shall We Gather At the River.

Connie Jean Bleakeley Daugh'r T. R. Bleakeley North Hamilton Street M. J. McCarter North Main Street Baptist Church Lebanon Cemetery J. L. Clodfelter Tom Lamar

Beeson Hardware Recovers In Suit

Beeson Hardware Corp was awarded 1 047.99 from Marsh Furniture Co after counterclaim deduction of 81.87 in High Point municipal court. The case stemmed from a contract for iron supply with claims of nonperformance and late delivery affecting a New York hotel project.

Beeson Hardware Company Marsh Furniture Company Lewia E. Teague High Point Municipal Court New York

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures for October 13

Treasury receipts on October 13 totaled 2 324 649 62 dollars with expenditures at 7 424 762 94 and a balance of 774 936 884 30 dollars. Customs duties for the first 13 days of October reached 10 036 151 19 dollars.

Treasury Washington

Price Street church hosts singing clubs event

Notice from the A M E Zion church on Price Street plans an 730 o'clock meeting with singing members from six clubs. A. Smith of the neipal school will address new club members. Reserved seats and admission details are noted.

A. M. E. Zion Price Street Nee — Co A. Smith Neipal School Memeres

Administrator's Notice for Wayman A Ridge Estate

The undersigned qualified as administrator of Wayman A Ridge deceased of California County in C notifying all claimants to present claims by September 24, 1932 or be barred. Creditors must settle debts promptly. North Carolina Bank and Trust Company Greensboro North Carolina is administrator.

Alleans Commercial National Bank of Point John D Biggs Fr. G. Awalt Wayman A. Ridge Californ County NOR Carolina Bank and Trust Company Greensboro N. C

Regular Services In Churches Here Sunday Harvest Home Offered

High Point churches plan Sunday services with Harvest Home offering. Pastors will fill pulpits for both services. Christian Science churches feature a doctrine of atonement lesson at 11 at 209 1 2 North Main. Sunday school begins at 9 45. Reading room hours and church events are noted for the coming week.

High Point Christian Science Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Sunday Schedule for Church Activities

Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m with A E Tate as superintendent. The 11 o clock service features Dr A B Conrad preaching on Service the Interpretation of Life. The 7 30 p m sermon covers The Sur rendered Life. Bible truth classes meet 6 30 p m for Junior Intermediate and Senior B Y P U with studies When We Pray Letters Old and New and Jesus the Only Savior. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Senior B Y P U No 1 meets Friday at 7 30 p m on Christian Citizenship.

A. E. Tate A. B. Conrad Jesus

Wesley Memorial Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Rev G Ray Jordan selects The Higher Covetousness for 11 am service. Evening service at 7 30 pm continues family relations theme with Brothers and Sisters. Church school at 9 45 am. Christian Family Month topics form adult class focus. A literature display on childhood and youth runs 9 30 11 am in the church office during the week. Youth meeting at 6 45 pm features Coach Wade Mariette speaking on Are You Willing to Play on the Scrub Team. Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 45 pm for mission study Fac ing the Future in Indian Missions with Indian music renditions. Last regular monthly Board of Stewards meeting to follow.

Wesley Memorial G. Ray Jordan Wade Mariette Woman's Missionary Society H. T. Hudson Board of Stewards

Calvary Methodist Plans Family Day for Childhood Week

The Sunday morning theme aligns with Childhood and Youth Week under The Christian Home. Families are urged to sit together and attend. At 7 30 p m Rev J M Hilliard will speak in the evening and the public is invited.

Calvary Methodist J. M. Hilliard

Life Made Over Again and Heroes In High Point at Green Street Baptist

Green Street Baptist hosts regular services this Sunday at the church. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with a place for every family member. B Y P U meets at 6 30 led by Criseman with assistants. the pastor preaches both services on Life Made Over Again and Heroes In High Point. The public is invited.

Green Street Baptist Green Street Baptist Church Criseman

First Methodist Protestant Church Weekend Schedule

The First Methodist Protestant church will observe regular study and worship tomorrow with 9 45 Sunday school for all ages 11 morning worship Sermon by Rev R L Farmer on The Faith of Our Friends Junior church at the same hour led by Naomi Dawson and Frances Taylor 6 30 Young People C E meeting leader G I Humphreys 7 30 evening worship Becoming Better Acquainted with God Special music by the choir directed by Prof E B Stimson organist director

M. P R. Lil Farmer Faith of Our Friends Naomi Dawson Frances Taylor C. E G. I. Humphreys E. B. Stimson

St Mary's Episcopal Church Services Tomorrow

St Mary’s Episcopal announces services tomorrow at the church with 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:30 am church school 9:45 am adult Bible class by the rector 11:00 am morning prayer and sermon by Rev D W Allen sermon topic Finding God Y P S L meets at 6:30 pm Parish House Public invited to attend all services

ST. Mary's Episcopal St. Mary's Episcopal Church D. W. Allen God

Reform ed Church Harvest Service Announced

The Re formed Church invites all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a morning worship at 11 oclock led by Rev. W R Shaffer on the theme My Cup Runneth Over It marks the Annual Harvest event.

Latin aerial star Thrills at Downie Bros Circus on Welch field

Senorita Thressa, a young Latin aerial star, tops the cast for matinee and evening shows Tuesday at Welch field circus grounds. On her first American tour she amazes audiences with daring trapeze tricks high above sawdust. The two hour program includes multiple thrillers and a famed street parade hailed as the largest circus parade on earth.

Senorita Thressa Downie Bros. Circus Welch Field Circus Europe South

Unity Message Drives Ehringhaus’s Relic Nominee Bid

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J C B Ehringhaus urged party unity as the state faces troubles. He spoke in Asheboro after arriving from High Point and before rallies in Thomasville and Mackeyville while recovering from appendicitis. He dismissed eastern dissatisfaction as Republican talk and claimed a united party.

Democratic Party J. C. B. Ehringhaus Ehringhaus High Point Asheboro Raleigh Thomasville Mackeville

Community Church Prepares Garden Themed Service

The church will be decorated with garden and field produce and offer special music. At 6 30 p m the Junior Intermediate and Young People societies meet in their rooms. The pastor preaches at 7 30 with the topic I am Needed. Wednesday prayer studies the American Indian and his problems. Everyone is invited.

Christian Endeavor

St Edwards Catholic Mass and Youth Communion Schedule

Mass at 9 a m with boys' club receiving Holy Communion. Instructions for children at 10 a m. Morning sermon on Be Not Deceived God is not Mocked Galatians 6 7. Evening services at 7 30 with sermon Emotion or Devotion by Father J A Beshel.

ST. Edwards Catholic J. A. Beshel

Oil Stoves Blamed In Two of Four Fires

Four small fires reported in the city with two blamed on kerosene oil. A Kern street wood stove exploded at 6 40 this morning causing smoke damage. A naked wire tied to a nail caused 50 damage to a wood shed at Walter King’s home. An oil stove tank burst at J B Jarrell’s house causing smoke but little damage. Grass caught fire on Rotary street yesterday afternoon from an undetermined source.

Lee Stilley Kern Street Walter King J. B. Jarrell West Green Street Rotary Street

Revival Begins at Glenola Baptist Church

A series of revival services will start Sunday at 11 o clock at Glenola Baptist Church and continue until further notice. Rev. E W Turner of Mocksville will assist Pastor Rev B E Roach. The public is invited to attend.

Glenola Baptist Church E. W. Turner Mocksville BE. C. Roach

Notice of Public Auction for Unpaid Auto Repair Lien

Lien for unpaid repair charges up to 60 dollars on an Oldsmobile Sedan. Apple Auto Repair Shop will sell the car at public auction to the highest cash bidder on Friday November 4 1932 at 12 o clock at 153 South Wrenn Street High Point North Carolina. Proceeds first cover liens and costs with any balance paid to the owner. Apple signature October 15.

Apple Auto Repair Shop South Wrenn Street High Point North Carolina Oldsmobile

Cabbage snake on display at The Enterprise window

The Enterprise showcases a cabbage snake contributed by G. K. Saunders of 320 Ennis Street. The jarred specimen is visible in the shop window as part of the paper's oddities collection.

Enterprise G. K. Saunders Ennis Street

Giant sweet potato on display at Jamestown farm

Van Farrington of Jamestown showcased a six feet six inch long sweet potato vine with a root over two inches wide in the Enterprise window. The impressive specimen was grown on Farringtons farm and placed on display for readers to see.

Enterprise van Farrington Jamestown

Final Services For John King At Mechanicsville Church

Funeral services for John King who died at his Archdale home were held today at 11 oclock at the Primitive Baptist church in Mechanicsville. Elder P. W. Williard conducted the rites with pallbearers named Williard King Andrew King Arthur King Emmett King Allen King and I B Martin. Flowers were carried by Emmett King Frank Pierce I B Martin and Miss Ida King. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.

John King Archdale Primitive Baptist Church Mechanicsville P. W. Williard Williard King Andrew King Arthur King Emmett King Allen King Martin Frank Pierce Ida King Oakwood Memorial Park

Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart

A 1950s style beauty column urges readers to lift the head, exercise neck muscles, and promote circulation to stay youthful. It describes neck exercises, back stretches, and firm cream application to prevent sagging, emphasizing pride and posture as tied to beauty.

Episcopal Men’s Club Meeting At St Mary’s Parish House

The St Mary’s Episcopal church Men’s club held its first fall gathering in the Parish House with 35 attendees. President Will Cator led the meeting as Arch-Deacon Hardin spoke on the church’s history and future, urging a vision and faith for renewed service. A local music group from William Penn high school performed spirituals and popular tunes.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Will Cator North Carolina United States George Allen Colored William Penn High School D. W. Allen Hardin St. Mary's Parish Cator

Blind beggar accused in Fayetteville shooting case

A blind Black man named Albert Smith was arrested in Fayetteville on October 14 charged with shooting Margaret Jones a 30 year old Black woman at her home the previous night.

Fayyetteville N. C Albert Smith Margaret Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Main Por Eton Shendrix Furniture Store W. C. Brown Shoe Shop Wrenn St Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Washington, BD. C America King of Quality Hunter Coal Co Carolina Cc. K. Hunter BE. Bikd Ll. A. Young Winston High Point Oyster Garden Good Gulf Station Paul L. Humphreys Connie J. Bleakley Beeson Hardware W. L. Langdon Jewelerate A. Ging & On West Find Wagger Jiry, Co N. L. Garner Ental Insurance Wardell Clyde H Tull Irving Frank Smith Commercial Bank Jordan Wesley First Baptist Circus Party Unity Avers Glenola Church L. W. Apple, Meche Mother Nature Glorifying Yourself Alicia Hart Beauty Episcopal Mens Club Archdeacon Hardin College St Q. Ray Burke Southern Wolverine Trimming Shop Wrene Mechanical Department M. C. Kellum Ovwnie BIG OCHAS George Iflanner Oirid Hanneford Family Buch Owens Morales Welch Field
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