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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1931

Page

12

Woman hurled from car in wild chase through Thomasville

A dramatic high speed chase ended with a young woman thrown from a speeding car and both vehicles wrecked on North Hamilton street. Lyda Northcott of 811 Granby Street, hospitalized with injuries not deemed serious, while Murial McKinney identified two youths as John Hawkins of English Street and Badgett Prevette of High Point as suspects. Warrants accuse them of reckless driving speed and assault with a deadly weapon as officers pursue arrest.

Thomasville Hamilton Street Shirley Lyda Northcott Granby Street City Memorial Hospital Murial McKinney T. J. York John Hawkins English Street Badgett Prevette High Point York Highway 19

Cardus Promises Restored Health for Women Readers

The advertisement claims Cardus helps women regain health and overcome painful times. It states women recovering from illness or general debility see great benefit and urges those feeling weak or monthly suffering to try Cardus for a reasonable period. sold at drug stores.

Cardus

Liquor Unearthed After Bootlegging Feud Sparks Warrants

A bootlegging feud between rival interests led to four warrants for John Beech and one for Linda Coz. Police received details of liquor stored at Beech’s property near the Highland trestle. Officer J E Hall retrieved four half gallon jars of liquor from a banked area. the liquid was discarded.

John Beech Linda Coz Cox Beech J. E. Hall Highland Trestle

Special Meeting Of Numa F Reid Lodge Masters Degree

Master Masons invited to a special meeting of Numa F Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M Monday at 7 30 pm The lodge will confer the Master Mason Degree All members urged to attend visiting Master Masons welcome BK T GREGORY W M CC M GUETH Secty

Numa F. Reid Lodge A. F A. M BK. T. Gregory W. M. Cc M. Gueth Sect

Ferrell Brothers Escape Injury After Highway Crash

Wesley Ferrell the Cleveland Indians pitcher and his younger brother Marvin narrowly escaped serious injury when Marvin drove a car that crashed into a bank by Five Points. Marvin Ferrell was arrested for operating a car while intoxicated and released on bond, joined by John Robinson of Guilford College who was also arrested and later freed.

Wesley Ferrell Cleveland John Robinson Guilford College Ferrells

Mrs Kesler Injured When Car Is Struck on Highway

Mrs N C Kesler of 1604 Ward street and her nine year old brother Lawrence Byrum sustained slight injuries when their Chevrolet was struck by a car driven by Mr Owens of Ward street about 6 PM on the Thomasville highway. Byrum was thrown into a yard and suffered bruises and scratches while Kesler who recently moved from Goldsboro also was hurt though not seriously. Owens’s car turned over and both vehicles were damaged. Sechrest’s ambulance went to the scene but all injured were taken home in private cars.

N. C. Kesler Ward Street Lawence Byrum Kesler Thomasville Owens Mra. Kesler Sechrest

Bar Association Meeting Sets Civil Court Calendar

The High Point Bar association meets Tuesday at 2 30 in the municipal courtroom to fix the calendar for the November 3 term of civil court.

High Point Bar Association

Welfare Group Convenes Here Tomorrow Morning

The Northwestern District Welfare Conference gathers at First Methodist Protestant church at 10 o clock with over 100 attendees including prominent officials. Chairman For rest H Shuford predicts a highly successful event under the theme The Challenge of Hard Times with speaker John Bradway detailing Juvenile Court problems and Prof Albert Coates on Social Work and Law Enforcing Agencies. Luncheon follows at 12 25 and attendees are urged to notify Shuford to aid preparations.

Northwestern District Welfare Conference First Methodist Protestant Church Wmieut Édouetiine Bradway Philadelphia Legal Aid Clinic National Association of Legal Aid Organizations University of Southern California Albert Coates University of North Carolina Coates Welfare Institute Chapel Juvenile Court Commission W. B. Waddill North Carolina Social Service Conference T. F. Bulla Randolph County T. Wingate Andrews High Point City Ben Moore Junior Service League

Police Round Up Trio Of Confessed Robbers

Police arrested Reuben Bryant 19 and Russell McIntyre 17 after tying them to a series of breakings including the West End Service Station robbery. Henry Boyd 18 and other suspects were also detained as officers linked fingerprints to Kester Machine Works and Lexington Grocery and other incidents. Additional arrests are expected as the ring is probed.

Lewis B. Teague Superior Court Reuben Bryant Elm Street Russell McIntyre Richardson Street Bryant W. Horne West End Kester Machine Works High Point

Heavy docket in municipal court in Cleveland

A four hour session before Judge Lewis E. Teague handled a heavy docket led by Marvin Ferrell who paid 50 dollars and costs for operating a car while intoxicated after a Five Points crash involving John Roberson and Wes Ferrell. Roberson was fined 20 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Remaining cases included drunkenness, assaults, prostitution, non support, and several driving while intoxicated charges with various penalties and suspensions.

Marvin Ferrell Wesley Ferrell St. Louis Cardinals Lewis E. Teague Ferrell John Roberson Wes Ferrell Roberson Cleveland Burler Teague Henry Walker Linda Cox John Cheek Harvey Riban Bill W. W. Wisner B. Lawrence Grace Williams O. H. Parrish Fairbanks Holmes Mary F. Williams Herb Kearns Buddie Little Leroy Brown John Franklin Queen A. Deamarco David Gant A. B. Byrd Coats J. C. Wagner R. H. Sykes John Elliott Samuel Anderson Jim Hunt Frank Starns J. L. Trivett Jack Rivers Richard Lewis Mary E. Asheworth Connie Melton R. L. Clark A. W. Carter P. HE Allen I. R. Yarborough John C

Fox Sighted At City Golf Course On Number Eight

A sly fox was seen loitering near the number eight green by city golf course superintendent Mac McCain and attendant Jack Lewis. The animal allowed proximity of about 25 feet and appeared at ease, with McCain hoping it remains unfrightened and possibly becomes tame.

Green Mac” McCain Jack Lewis McCain

Dismissals and Charges From Local Court Actions

Yates violated prohibition law and was dismissed. Frank Youngblood faced reckless driving with costs and ordered to pay damages to another car. Carl Kiser pleaded guilty to speeding and was taxed with the costs. W. M. Hall violated prohibition law with $15 and costs. For traffic ordinances, the following paid half the costs: E. C. Criddlebaugh W. H. Rowdon C. H. Meredith L. F. Cassell Madie George J. P. Rawley M. T. Davis L. R. Stewart Willie Foster J. B. Deaton R. N. Mann Clayton Lawrence.

M. T. Davis L. R. Stewart Willie Foster J. B. Deaton R. N. Mann, and Clayton Lawrence

Guilford College Trustees Reelect Leaders At October Session

Elwood Cox of Guilford City was reelected chairman of the board of trustees, serving over 25 years. David White of Greensboro was reelected secretary, and William E. Blair will serve a six year term alongside Robert Frazier succeeding his father Cyrus Frazier. The meeting included alumni and faculty representatives and discussed alumni work expansion. Enrollment reached 300 for the first semester with 296 attending after four withdrawals. The college hosts students from 14 states and two foreign countries, with 32 percent of enrollees from the Society of Friends and 12 denominations represented.

Elwood Cox Guilford College Cox David White Greensboro William E. Blair Robert Frazier Cyrus Frasier Clara I. Cox Binford Guilford North Carolina Society of Friends Milner Carlyle Shepard Th Department of Education and Psychology Samuel I. Haworth

Man Advertises Self For Sale In Los Angeles

James Walker, unemployed and $100 in debt, offers his services for one year. He lists experience as a chauffeur, gardener, and bookkeeper in a bold public notice from Los Angeles.

Los Angeles James Walker Walker

Two Pickett Girls Died From Arsenic Poisoning

Elizabeth Pickett a 10 year old Lexington girl died in May and her sister Virginia died September 16 from arsenic poisoning. Coroner R W Yokeley said state health authorities found arsenic in the organs after exhumations prompted by the family and authorities. No charges filed yet. sheriff, coroner and solicitor plan to meet to map murder charges.

Elizabeth Pickett Lexington Virginia R. W. Yokeley Thomasville Enterprise J. A. Leonard Yokeley George A. Younce Virginia Pickett

Kruschen Salts Advert Claim From St Louis Woman

Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri reports dropping from 170 to 150 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts. She says she has more energy and never feels hungry. The ad promotes half teaspoonful daily in hot water before breakfast with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks and a money back guarantee.

Mae West St. Louis Mann Drug Co America Adv

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