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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1938

Page

11

Citizens Push Special Election On Power Plant Project

About 300 High Point residents sign a petition opposing a 6.5 million dollar municipal power project and asking for a public hearing before the city council accepts a financing offer from PWA. The protest meeting, led by J. Marsh, urged council to halt work until voters clearly express approval or rejection at a special election.

Highton Raton Bny J. Marsh W. Idol J. T Furniture Association Execu Tive PWA High Point A W. Clinard, Jr L. G. G. L. Johnson E. G. Abbott Cruse S. E. Watson M. B. Noker F. G. Flag Charles Miller R. G Cal S. O. Schaub C. M. Free, Jr Wilma Byerly T. J. Unood Lillian Justice

Germany and Czechs Establish Rail Corridor Deal

Germany and Czechoslovakia signed a pact creating a railway corridor across Czechoslovakia from Siberia to Austria allowing trains to run without passport or customs checks. The corridor, starting October 13, will shorten the northeastern Germany to southeastern Germany route by about 360 miles and will enable through traffic from over 50 border points. The service mirrors German Poland cross-border operations and marks closer economic ties between the two nations.

Barlin Germany Czechoslovakia Sibsia Austria Poland Pomorze East Prussia

Pirandello Finally Writes at Fifty Wins Nobel Prize

Italian dramatist Luigi Pirandello did not write a play until after turning 50 and later earned the Nobel Prize for literature at age over 75, marking a late blooming literary career.

Luigi Pirandello

Local Citizens List Names For Community Directory

A long roll of residents and contributors is listed, including Montgomery HM Millis BE A Wright Overman D T Yow T T Ferree L F Ferree R EF Shelton C A Blackwelder J BE Dixon M J Crowder E T Kearns J Frank Carriker A A York Edward Suits Ezora Suits Rufus C Russell Troy C Jones Mayo Mosteller Mrs C R Wood Mrs W B Webb Agnes McGill Flossie Manning Marie Hendricks Mrs J J Stewart Mrs Carrie Hilliard Gladys Giles Martha Peace Olin Smith Elmar Owens H G Wyatt N G McDonald Roy Talley Gib Ship wash Carl Mabe K D Thacker Grady H Morton H C Petty Walter C Comer J Welch Harris J R Garner J P Byrne Robert L Hubbard C T Ingram Jr A M Rankin Jr J B Cooper Jw D Simmons Jr W B Snow J W Hiatt Mrs J W Harriss Mrs BE H Covington Mrs H C Barthmaier Flay Cecil Herman Giffin R W Chamblee J G Walses Jr R A Wilson C N

Veterans to Organize Kernersville American Legion Post

Kernersville expects formation of a local American Legion post at a meeting of World War veterans sailors and nurses to be held Tuesday night at Bodenheimer's store on South Main street Dr R M Lancaster district commander of the North Carolina Department addressed a recent gathering and the decision was made to call the meeting for organizing the post

Kernersville American Legion Bodenheimer's South Main Street R. M. Lancaster North Carolina Department of the American Legion

Pritchard to Preside Kernersville South Winston Conference

Dr J E Pritchard of High Point president of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant Annual conference will preside over the quarterly conference of the Kernersville South Winston charge at Kernersville church Saturday November 5 at 2 pm Representatives of five churches in Forsyth and Guilford counties will attend the event.

J. E. Pritchard High Point North Carolina Methodist Protestant Annual Conference Kernersville- South Winston Kernersville Forsyth Guilford

Local Attorney Nets 34-Pound Fish at Drum Inlet

Fred H. Morris a Kernersville attorney and fellow anglers caught a 34 pound fish at Drum Inlet during a recent fishing expedition. Morris said it was the largest fish he had landed in ten years at Drum Inlet.

Fred H. Morris Kernersville Drum Inlet Morris Drum Iet

Clergy Exchange Moves Parsonages in Kernersville

Rev. E. L. Kirk and family will occupy the Kernersville Methodist parsonage next week after Rev. T. R. Wolfe and family relocate to Salisbury. The change results from church appointments made by Bishop Zare in Charlotte last Monday.

E. L. Kirk Kernersville T. R. Wolfe Salisbury Mr. Kirk Zare Charlotte

Evangelistic Campaign Atker Kernersville Pilgrim Holiness Church

The revival at Ker nersville Pilgrim Holiness Church began October 11 and will run through Sunday night October 30. Pastor C A Brown announces the event. Reverend C C Mc Masters of Winston-Salem has conducted the sermons during the series.

Kernersville Pilgrim Holiness Church Ev. C. A. Brown C. C. Mc Masters Winston-Salem

High Point Phalanx Officers Lead New Chapter

The High Point Phalanx chapter announces primus James Hutton pro primus Odell Gallimore and tribune Homer Gallimore with E C Alexander as treasurer The chapter will meet Tuesdays at 7 PM at the Y M C A clubhouse The State Student Council Congress meets November 3 and 4 at James W Cannon High School Kannapolis Roger Taylor leads the congress with Ellen Rankin George Gillon and George Hampton as officers National President John Murray will attend Dr Hart R Douglas and Mrs Ernestine Milner are speakers at the convention sessions begin Thursday afternoon and include a banquet tea and group discussions

High Point Phalanx Fraternity Primus James Hutton Proprimus Odell Gallimore Homer Gallimore Tribune E. C. Alexander Young Men's Christian Association Edgar Hartley James W. Cannon Kannapolis Asheville Roger Taylor George Hampton Roanoke Rapids Ellen Rankin Concord George Gillon National Association John Murray Hart R. Douglas Chapel Hill Ernestine C. Milner Guilford College Milner Yadkin Hotel Salisbury Washington North Carolina

Elder Stanley Dancy to Hold Services at Primitive Baptist Church

Elder Stanley Dancy will preside at services tonight at 7 30 PM at the Primitive Baptist church with Elder Lee Hanks and others assisting.

Stanley Dancy The Primitive Baptist Church Lee Hanks

Bennettsville Woman Guests at Ring Family Home

Mrs. D L Rogers of Bennettsville DC spends the weekend as guest of Mr and Mrs C A Ring Sr at their Ecker Apartments residence.

D. L. Rogers Bennettsville, D. C Mrs. C. A. Ring, Sr Ecker Apartments

Musical Services Highlighted By Winston-Salem Ministry

Converts and special music have been features of the services in addition to the successful practice by the Winston-Salem minister. The report notes active use of music and conversion efforts as part of ongoing church activities.

Winston-Salem

Kernersville High Wins Opener 1–0 Over Sedge Garden

Kernersville High School edged Sedge Garden 1 to 0 in a season opener. Jack Albert scored the lone goal in the first quarter as the Kernersville squad secured the victory.

Kernersville High School Sedge Garden High School Jack Albert Kernersville

Ker Nerneraville Drivers Must Buy Tags by November First

Automobile owners in Ker Nerneraville receive an official warning from Major Joyner to purchase license tags by November 1 or face a $5 fine plus costs. Tag price set at $1.

Kerneraville Joyner

Questions and Answers In Power Project Issue

A series of questions on High Point's proposed hydro electric project discusses tax loss if Duke Power leaves the city, payroll value, and rate comparisons. Officials argue rates to residents would fall after the project, payroll remains needed, and city profits fund city services. A federal rate survey shows city rates may undercut Duke after hydro power.

High Point Fred Flagler Duke Power Company Linden Street Southern Avenue Duke Company High Point Enterprise Federal Power Commission Duke Power Sonven

Chicago Produce Prices Hold Mixed Butter and Egg Quotes

Chicago markets report butter at 848 925 firmer with creamery specials around 93 score, extras 92, firsts 88 89, and other prices steady. Eggs weigh in with 2709 unsettled shipments, fresh graded firsts local 24 percent, current receipts 24, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Kannapolis Delegates Prepare Welcoming Towel City Congress

Delegates show strong interest in Kannapolis, the world’s largest unincorporated town nicknamed Towel City. Community groups including students teachers PTA members and merchants coordinate efforts to ensure delegates enjoy their stay and the congress runs smoothly.

Kannapolis

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Ics Iis STAG T. D. Free D. M. Loving High Point Furniture Co M. J. Wrenn Peerless Flooring Co Myrtle Desk Co Lee Powell EB. D. Steele E. D. Steele Elizabeth Matcher A. E. Tate B. C. Page Fred N. Tate R. T. Holton R. B. Gantt R. M West End Chee L.A Whahewr Po Hewretery Ree Student Council Willis Park Art Lewis Hallowe'en Fairgrounds J. I. Wagoner Addie Houston Guilford County Dot
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