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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1932

Page

8

Democrats Begin Citywide Speaking Campaign This Week

Democrats plan a week of rallies and speeches across High Point and surrounding areas. J L Koontz and Capus M Waynick will speak at Democratic headquarters on North Main Street. Helen Owen Smith will address the West Side Democratic club at Oak Hill school. Gaston A Johnson will headline a fourth ward rally at 1990 Fast Green Street. Senator Rivers D Johnson and other leaders will campaign in High Point.

J. L. Koontz Capus M. Waynick General Assembly State Senate Democratic North Main Street Democratic Executive Committee High Point Helen Owen- Smith Te West Side Democratic Club Oak Hill Fourth Ward Gaston A. Johnson

Bradley Reports Industrial Conditions Fair Across State

Bradley president of the Industrial Workers association returned from a state tour saying conditions are fair in most sections. He visited several mills during the trip and spoke to workers about the general state of industry.

D. W. Bradley The Industrial Workers Associaton Mr. Bradley

Transatlantic Liners Use Floating Kegs Near Azores

Report notes ships near the Azores dispatch floating kegs as message posts for passengers. Fishermen later recover these kegs and relay the information to coastal observers.

Azores

Unidentified Man Struck, Raymond Myers Identified

A man found unconscious on the High Point to Thomasville highway was identified as Raymond Myers, 30, of Thomasville, after his brother visited Guilford General Hospital. Myers, seriously injured, could not explain how he came to lie on the road early Sunday.

High Point Thomasville Guilford General Hospital Robert Moose Aycock Street Greensboro Raymond Myers Myers

Giant Furniture Co Seeks Tax Recoveries With Interest

Giant Furniture Company of High Point joins four new government suits announced by the Justice Department. The four lawsuits seek to recover income and profits taxes from 1918 totaling $5,686 for Giant and amount to $183,603 across all cases. The Government is defended in the Court of Claims.

Washington Furniture Company High Point Department of jJustice Department of Justice Court of Claims

Audit Underway At Local Salvation Army Post

A semi annual audit of the Salvation Army local post accounts is being conducted today. Adjutant John O Beirne confirms the audit led by Stat Captain William Geo Gilks and Adjutant W Bouters, both from Charlotte.

Salvation Army John O'Beirne Stat William Geo. Gilks W. W. Bouters Charlotte

Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Various Pains

Ad claims Capudine provides fast relief for headache neuralgic rheumatic and periodic pains due to its liquid form and dissolved ingredients. It emphasizes immediate absorption, non narcotic properties and stomach-friendly formula. Available in 10c 30c and 60c sizes with a single dose option.

Ady

Flag and Bible Presented at Junior High Ceremony

The four local councils of Jr. O. U. A. M. and the Patriotic Order Sons of America gave a flag and a Bible to the new Junior High school. J. W. Sechrest led opening exercises. Rev. Mr. Smith and Superintendent T. Wingate Andrews accepted the Bible and flag. Hugh Mitchell presented the flag and O. Arthur Kirkman received it for the school. Mrs. R. E B. Ranson accepted both items. Wesley Memorial Church quartet sang as the Star Spangled Banner was raised. Rev. J. M. Hilliard gave the invocation and Rev. Mr. Smith gave the benediction.

Patriotic Order Sons of America J. W. Sechrest O. Arthur Kirkman R. E B. Ranson Wesley Memorial Church J. M. Hilliard Mr. Smith

Services Held For Mrs. Sarah E. Swaim

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Swaim 72 widow of William E. Swaim were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Spring Hill M P church with Rev. T J Madison and Rev. J M Hilliard. Burial followed in the family plot. Pallbearers were Alfred Swaim Carlton Hilton John Swaim Clayton Cecil Clyde Swaim Everett Swaim. Flowers carried by Mozelle Cecil Juanita Swaim Kathleen Sink Bernice Swaim Mildred Swaim Blanche Sink Blanche Swaim Cora Cecil Margaret Swaim Virginia Swaim Frances Swaim Deltha Swaim. E C and Perry Hilton and Mrs J Hilton sang two songs. church choir also sang. Large crowd attended.

Sarah Elizabeth Swaim William E. Swaim High Point Route 2 Spring Hill M. P T. J. Madison M. P Thomasville J. M. Hilliard The Baptist Church

Street Assessment Meeting Planned For Wednesday Night

Plans for a mass meeting on street assessments are arranged by J. E. Cecil. The session will be held Wednesday night with place and time to be announced later.

J. E. Cecil Mr. Cecil

Turner to Speak at Sumner Democratic Rally Tonight

Thomas Turner Jr of this city, Democratic nominee for the state house, will be a principal speaker at a Sumner rally. Also on the program are Thomas G. Hoyle of Greensboro and Norman Boren of Greensboro.

Thomas Turner, Jr House of Representatives Sumner Thomas G. Hoyle Greensboro Norman Boren

Foreclosure Notice on Guilford County Property

State of North Carolina Guilford County Trustee forecloses under a deed of trust made May 1 1926 by Mutual Investment Company. Sale set for November 10 1932 at 2 PM at the Greensboro courthouse. Property lies in High Point Township described as a parcel on North Main Street Wrenn Street and adjacent lands.

State of North Carolina Guilford Mutual Investment Company Register of Deeds Guilford County Greensboro High Point Township State of North Carolina North Main Street R. K R. Ragan J. A. Lindsay R. R. Ragan R. R. Magan Wrenn J. J. Welch J. J. White Rk. B W. P Pickett Mane

Republicans Readied For Rally In High Point

Republicans prepare for a Tuesday rally in the grove by E L Wood at 1400 Franklin Street with 3 PM get together and 6 PM supper. Clifford Frazier of Greensboro will speak along with C A Reynolds A C Davis W I Ward James Duncan and other party leaders. A string band will provide music and chicken stew will be served.

Clifford Frazier High Point Republicans Greensboro Hae Fie Enti and Shiaha E. L. Wood Franklin Street Frazier C. A. Reynold A. C. Davis W. I. Ward Graham Congress James 8. Duncan Cecil

$10,000 Suit Filed Against High Point

Marian King sues the city of High Point in Greensboro Superior Court seeking 10,000 for a broken leg from a fall over a storm sewer on Thurston Street July 27. Separate suits by Osel Dorsett for 1,500 and 1,125 for injuries from a September 17 automobile crash at Forrest and Woodrow avenues list Bill Morehead as defendant.

High Point Greensboro Marian King J. H. King Mise King Thurston Street Osele Dorsett Dorsett Forrest and Woodrow Avenues Bill” Morehead

Ladies' Day At Country Club Course Tuesday

The High Point Country Club will observe Ladies Day Tuesday afternoon starting at 2 30. Pro Andy G Merrilees announced the fourth lesson will be given tomorrow with lessons continuing while the weather stays fair. The free lessons have drawn good attendance.

High Point Country Club Andy G. Merrilees Merrilees

Herndon Infant Laid To Final Rest In Marlboro Cemetery

Interment took place in Barrington cemetery Marlboro county South Carolina Sunday afternoon for Billy Carroll Herndon infant son of Mr and Mrs K F Herndon 901 Forrest avenue who died Saturday afternoon at home He is survived by the parents one sister Vera Male two brothers J W and K F Herndon Jr the maternal grandmother Mrs Essie Herndon of High Point and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Barrington of South Carolina

Barrington Cemetery Marlboro County South Carolina Billy Carroll K. F. Herndon Forrest Avenue Vera Male J. W Essie Herndon High Point J. F. Barrington

Injured When Falls Down Bank On Railway Embankment

Henry Luther, 18, of 110 Culler Street, fell from an embankment of the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railway between Green and Taylor streets. He struck his head on a crosstie, became unconscious, and was treated at High Point Hospital before being returned home. The ambulance from Yow's Funeral Home transported him.

High Point Thomasville Denton Henry Luther Culler Street Green Luther

First M P Society Social At Church Tonight

The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of the First M P church will stage a Hallowe en Depression social at 7 30 tonight in the C E room. Young People society and members of both groups and friends are urged to attend with prizes for the most low in spirits costumes and readings and special music as the main feature. A short worship program will be led by Mrs Ralph H Vance prior to the social hour.

Christian Endeavor Society First M. P C. E Young People’s Society Ralph H. Vance

Joe Ab Leonard Laid To Rest After Long Illness

Funeral services for Joe Ab Leonard aged 76 were held Sunday at 2 pm from his James town Route 1 home by Rev E W Jones of Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church. Interment was in Mitchells Grove cemetery with pallbearers J P D Wood N E Toomes Will Halil Willie Shelley Henry Gardner and C L Cox. Flowers were carried by Georgia Hall Mary Barbee Fay Shelley Annie Neese Louise Wright and Alta Leonard. Songs included What a Friend We Have In Jesus Nearer My God to Thee and Jesus Lover of My Soul.

Joe Ab Leonard Jamestown Route 1 E. W. Jones Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church Mitchell's Grove J. P D. Wood N. E. Toomes Will Halil Willie Shelley Henry Gardner C. L. Cox Georgia Hall Mary Barbee Fay Shelley Annie Neese Louise Wright Alta Leonard Jesus

Judgments Recorded in High Point Courts

Judgments favoring Prudential Insurance Company of America were entered in High Point municipal court for three real estate cases. Ownership awarded in fee simple to the Davises on Fourth Street, the Greens on North Hamilton Street, and the Mounteres on Kennedy Street. A separate judgment for Penn Mutual Life Insurance against Samuel C. Caudell involves a $2,171.60 promissory note.

High Point Prudential Insurance Company of America Paul Davis Fourth Street W. P. Green North Hamilton Street G. C. Mounteres Kennedy Street Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Samuel C. Caudell

Zeppelin Takes Off on Ninth and Last South American Flight

Graf Zeppelin departed from Germany on its ninth and final flight to South American ports this year. The dirigible carried 12 passengers aboard for the journey.

Ree Ase Germany

Cone in Answer Says Not Liable in Knox Guarantee Case

Julius W. Cone denies mobility in an action by William Norris Co. of High Point seeking recovery of specified accounts receivable of Premier Furniture Manufacturing. Cone admits guaranteeing the accounts but says an audit and management changes in Knox Furniture prompted officials to release him from responsibility for those guarantees.

Julius W. Cone William Norris Company High Point Premier Furniture Manufacturing Company Knox Furniture Manufacturing Company Knox Premier Furniture Manufacturing Premier Knox Company

US Exports Over 80 Million Footage Of Film In Half Year

The United States exported more than 80 million feet of sound and silent motion pictures in the first half of the year. The headline notes a strong midyear performance in film output across both sound and silent formats.

United States

Police Clear Up Big Series Of Robberies In High Point

Police arrest 28 year old Paul Johnson alias James Evans at 515 Leonard street after he allegedly confessed to a spree of robberies from October 7 to October 20 including the Ellis store last December. Johnson, previously convicted, admitted breaking into homes on Linday street Edgeworth street East Lexington avenue Fourth street and the skating rink on East Broad street and recovered much of the stolen clothing and merchandise.

Paul Johnson James Evans High Point Police Johnson Leonard Street Ellis W. H. Hill Lindsay Street Wilson Edgeworth Street J. Ruth Lexington Avenue Lexington Avenue; Miss Pauline Spencer East Russell Street R. J. Wect Fourth Street W. P. Lassiter Hamilton Street East Broadstreet J. T. Boswell

California Moves to Curb Puncture Vine Nuisance

California allocates 150000 dollars annually to eradicate puncture vine, a creeping plant that injures tires by sharp spines when crossing roads, harming motorists and road safety.

California

Also Mentioned on This Page

HH. L. Koontz C. M. Waynick Senator Rivers Johnson Bradley INSURAN _NSURANCE Piedmont Ins. & Realty Co College St.ate Batiafien Templeton Bendrix Furniture Store Bold Owl N. L Ee & Howell Coal Eal Jos Guilford General Giant Furniture Co Frompt Service Carolina Coal Co W. L. Langdon 4Tc Ring & Son Drug Store Tamer 4Ify. Co Q. Ray Burke Watchmaker—Jeweler Ingraver Ung Urug Watch Baantadta Southern & Mond Desing Jeweler Sarah E. Swaim Thomas Turner Herndon First M. P. Society Zeppelin Looyis Furniture Perry Street Call Purity Coal CO W. G. Bridges Mar Franklin CO Commercial Nat. Bank Cone Lo- See Dean’s Radio Land Fliramount Theatre Stuart Erwi Bing Mo” Leils Burzh Tees Wits Orchestra CAB Calloway Mike Philco Ated Paramount Theatre
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