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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1929
Page
10
Greensboro plans for expanding and remodeling the municipal building call for about 200000 in total outlay. Architect Harry Barton presented a second plan proposing an added story with a 400 to 450 seat courtroom. The council discussions reached a cautious note with approval unlikely until further review.
There will be a regular meeting of High Point Commandery No 24 tonight at 7 30. Important business is on the agenda and all members are asked to be present. S L Davis Jr E C A Lee Gibson Recorder.
David Hoyt 11, son of Charles Hoyt of 120 Fowler Street, was injured when struck by a car yesterday noon. The principal D P Whitley disclosed he was struck on Highland Avenue about a quarter mile from the Cloverdale school. The Cloverdale grounds now have a strong wire fence to prevent children from running into the street.
James J. Wray son of Mrs Annie Wray of Thomasville road arrived home for a 30 day furlough from the Portsmouth Navy Yard Virginia where he serves in the United States Marine Corps He enlisted last January in Cincinnati and was sent to Port au Prince Haiti with the 53rd Machine Gun Company 1st Brigade 2nd Regiment under Col R P Williams He was promoted to sergeant after eight months for saving his colonels life from drowning while on a fishing trip He has recently returned to the United States
Nathaniel Jefferson Crowder 74 of 109 Centennial Avenue High Point died at home at 9 45 am after a lengthy illness. He moved to High Point in 1915 with sons M J and J P Crowder owning the High Point Steam Laundry. Surviving are two sons two daughters two brothers one sister and a large list of pallbearers. Funeral at Wesley Memorial M E Church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Revival services begin Sunday at Glenola church led by Rev. E. C. Roach pastor, with ongoing sessions throughout the week according to church officials.
The annual meeting opens with year in review and minister reports detailing work, membership, and expenditures. Undergraduates face a public exam before a committee, with names called and character judged. After two years of study and work, those passing are elected deacons and later become elders after further study.
The conference prioritizes electing twenty two delegates to the General Conference in Dallas Texas next May. Voting begins this week and may involve many ballots. Ministers elect their delegates while laymen vote separately, a high honor and a central conference moment.
After devotion, Bishop E. D. Mouton will give Bible talks for fifteen to twenty minutes each morning. The lectures aim to inspire both members and nonmembers of the conference and are expected to attract thoughtful men and women.
Em ory University faculty member Dr Franklin N Parker will preach nightly in the auditorium of Wesley Memorial Church. Parker is noted as a powerful preacher and has declined election as Bishop, a lifelong honor and high Methodist authority.
The open conference emphasizes committee work in the afternoons as the heavy duty needed to complete all tasks within the allotted time. The proceedings note that while the morning sessions are engaging the afternoon committee sessions are essential for timely completion.
An old advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous fatigue and stomach discomfort. It promises quick improvement in sleep and appetite, claiming iron and cod liver peptone restore energy and life with a tasty formula.
Dr Dennis Keel announces the opening of his orthodontic office in the 415 Wachovia Bank Building for exclusive practice. Office hours are 9 to 5 each Wednesday and the contact telephone is 2013.
Preparations culminate in Monday’s final conference session where Bishop Mouzon will read the assignments or appointments and deliver the benediction. The effort, led by the Bishop and ten presiding elders, has focused on fitting out charges with suitable men.
John Charles, a high school student, had appendicitis surgery on his 19th birthday after an acute Sunday night attack. He received ether during the procedure and, despite the rough birthday anesthesia, is reported to be progressing well at the hospital.
Knox Indiana promotes its onion growing region with the slogan We Know Our Onions. The feature highlights Knox as a hub for the world’s greatest onion production and local pride.
White schools will observe a holiday Friday to allow all district teachers to attend the seventh annual Northwestern district teachers session at North Carolina College for Women. Colored schools continue work. local officials and speakers list includes L. R. Johnston and Mrs. R. E. Ranson.
Lighting arrangements are being finalized to showcase cars in the sales rooms with subdued tones. Local power company experts and the builder designed a system to set a new standard for lighting in High Point showrooms.
Dr. Frederick R Taylor former director of the Health Maintenance Bureau of the North Carolina State Board of Health announces his return to private internal medicine at 807 Commercial National Bank. Office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily except Sundays with other hours by appointment. Telephones Office 4646 Residence 2460.
The Edwards' Studio formerly at the Edwardes home on Thurston Street has been relocated back to its former site above the Quality Shoe store.
Steve Ingram was chosen clerk of the municipal court by the city council after serving as temporary clerk since last June. He defeated E H Smith by four votes to one with Judge Teague noting either candidate would meet his approval. J C Franklin will remain assistant clerk.
Chapel Hill October 23. Four High Point boys and one former High Point youth are among 875 freshmen who wore pledge buttons after the rushing season at the university. Those pledged include Robert Dorsey Davis Allen Crow son Lucas Abels Worth Douglas Wood and Roland Long.
Work on the Hudson-Essex building on North Main Street progresses rapidly and is expected to be occupied by the automobile company early next year. The Jefferson Motor Company handles Hudson-Essex cars with E. A. Hatcher as manager. The showroom measures 40 by 47 feet with marble terrazzo floors and modern decorations.
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