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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

16

M P Conference to Hear Union Proposals With M E Churches

Proposals for uniting the Methodist Protestant church with the Methodist Episcopal Church South will be presented to the North Carolina Methodist Protestant conference in the city on November 4. A joint commission adopted six resolutions for gradual consolidation of the Western and North Carolina conferences, with readjustment of educational work and distribution of funds. Readjustment plans include pupil, widow and orphan support and impartial fund distribution.

Methodist Protestant Church Methodist Episcopal Church, South North Carolina North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference Methodist Proistant Church Greensboro Christian Advocate Western North Carolina Methodist Conference Asheville North Carolina Methodist Confer Greenville Board of Finance Methodist Protestant Conference W. P. Few Duke University W. A

Wheeler Is Named Receiver For High Point Builders Supply

Greensboro Oct 16 RE H Wheeler of High Point was named by the federal district court as receiver for High Point Builders Supply. Creditors including High Point Metallic Bed Co claiming 1980 open Lumber Co claiming 100 and Furniture City Insurance Agency claiming 153 allege insolvency and favored creditors and officers to the detriment of others.

Greensboro H. Wheeler High Point Federal District Court High Point Builders Supply High Point Metallic Bed Company Open Lumber Company Furniture City Insurance Agency

Mann's Suit Against City Transferred To High Point Court

Spurgeon Mann by his next friend J A Mans seeks change of venue from Guilford superior court to High Point municipal court against the city of High Point and James Cameron. Defendants argue superior court lacks jurisdiction in the case.

Mann City High Point Greensboro Guilford Superior Court Superior Court Spurgeon Mann J. A. Mans James Cameron

Bishop Penick to Speak at St Mary's Sunday Service

The Right Rev Edwin A Penick D D bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of North Carolina will officiate at St Mary's Episcopal church Sunday at 11 o clock. He will meet with the vestry after the service.

Bishop Penick St. Mary’s Church Edwin A. Penick D. D Diocese of North Carolina St. Mary's Episcopal Church Penick

White Defendant in $15 000 Suit

Damages totaling 15000 dollars are sought in municipal court by Margaret Saffet against R B White for alleged attempted assault false arrest libel and slander. The suit details an October 6 incident on South Hamilton street with a car ride to Springfield road and ensuing improper propositions and arrest. Saffet seeks 5000 dollars in total damages plus divorce action noted for W B Goldsmith against Willie Lois Goldsmith.

R. B. White Margaret Saffet John Saffiet White South Hamilton Street Snow Street Springfield Main Street W. B. Goldsmith Willie Lois Goldsmith

Charges Dropped in Hagood Bankruptcy Case at New Bern

NEW BERN Oct. 16. W C Hagood was freed on charges of falsifying books and concealing assets in a bankrupt motor company. False entry counts were dropped and after evidence, Judge I M Meekins directed a not guilty verdict on the remaining charge, finding no concealment since trustees traced all assets Hagood was accused of disposing.

New Bern W. C. Hagood I. M. Meekins Hagood

Falee Alarms Firemen From Bed In Busy Night

Two false alarms within an hour kept local firemen busy early this morning. At 12 30 a.m. box 46 summoned crews to East Green street while at 1 30 a.m. box 213 sent them to High Point college. The culprits have not yet been caught.

East Green Street High Point College

Singing Meet Sunday at Cedar Street Church

The singing convention led by E B Montgomery and W C Carter will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the new Cedar Street church. The Enterprise corrects it previously said yesterday.

E. B. Montgomery W. C. Carter Cedar Street Enterprise

Iowa State hosts life-or-death trial of 4400 bulls in show

In a major beef cattle event, about 4400 bulls across 70 Iowa contesting associations face a high-stakes evaluation this year at Iowa State College. The competition tests size and quality as breeders showcase prize stock.

Iowa Iowa State College

Farrell Declines Public Utilities Directorship Here

R P Farrell resigns as public utilities director effective yesterday and wires refusal to accept the post. Council narrowed likely candidates to W Mengel and J L Perkins. It is understood Mr Dishner may seek reconsideration for the position.

Farrell R. P. Farrell City Public Utilities W. Mengel J. L. Perkins Dishner

Swain Case Dismissed In School Attendance Dispute

Magistrate C. G. Muse dismissed the welfare department case against C. Swain a prominent route 2 resident accused of failing to send his nine year old daughter to school. Swain argued the route and winter bus schedule endangered the child and suggested a compromise with school officials. County Superintendent T. R. Fount cited state attendance law and bus operation details.

C. GC. Muse County Welfare Department C. €. Swain Route 2 T. R. Fount Muse

All Escape Injury In Crash of Truck With Automobile

A city of High Point truck overturned after collision with a Ford touring car at Ring and Steele streets shortly after 2:30 this afternoon. All persons involved escaped injury in the crash.

High Point Ring and Steele Streets

Child Injured In Fall From Bicycle In High Point

Hobart Ferree an 11 year old fifth grader at Ray Street School fell from his bicycle on Woodrow Avenue shortly after 3 30 this afternoon. He was taken by Yow s ambulance to High Point Hospital for medical attention.

Hobart Ferree H. G. Ferree Woodrow Avenue Ray Street High Point Hospital

Columbia Bank Fails To Open Doors Today

COLUMBIA S C Oct 16 The Farmers Bank of Saluda failed to open its doors today, state bank examiner Albert S Fant announced here.

Columbia Bank Columbia, S. C Farmers Bank of Saluda Albert S. Fant State Bank Examiner

Court adjourns in tribute to Emery Raper memory

High Point municipal court closed its two week civil trial session today to honor Emery E. Raper dean of the Davidson county bar and a respected local lawyer. Judge Teague postponed tomorrow's motion docket to Thursday so he could attend the Lexington funeral. The docket included verdicts: Freeman $400 in usury charges against Industrial Bank of Richmond. Dickson and Hedgecock $300 against J L Carr. Kester Furniture Co. $307 and furniture ownership against J F Ross.

Emery E. Raper Davidson County High Point Lewis E. Teague Lexington Z. I. Walser Raper Carter Dalton Harness Teague J. M. Freeman Industrial Bank of Richmond Freeman F. F. Dickson Hedgecock J.L. Carr Kester Furniture Company J. F. Ross

Salvation Army to End Drive With Tag Day Tomorrow

Adjutant John O Beirne says the local Salvation Army budget drive aims to finish with citizens’ gifts tomorrow. Workers in uniform will canvass streets and stores presenting red shields to contributors, while four prizes donated by local firms encourage participation.

Total Salvation Army John O'Beirne Salvation Army O'Beirne A. J. Koonce Koonce Funeral Home Kinney Shoe Store Ruby

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M. P M. E Commission Chevalier Shay Elgin National Watch Co Wheeler H., P. Builders Supply Woodruff Clinic North Main Street Burrus Clinic Walkup McCain E. Washington & N. Wrenn Sts High Point, N. C Brinson and Robbins North Main GEO. G. Scott & CO Certified Public Accountants Charlotte, N. C H. Bass N. C J. E. Black Cable Street Phone West Broad Swain DR. F. C. Sharp Commercial National Bank O’connor Hamilton Florist Schwartz Shoe Shop Call and Delivery Service W. c E’s Inc URE Wallers Draper Barker Bié N. Main Wilson Motor Company New York Harbor High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association the Commercial National Bank V. A Norcarol Main and Washington Streets
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