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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1937

Page

14

Dedication of High Point Boys Club by Salvation Army

A large crowd attended the dedication of the new Boys club building on South Wall Street. Lt Col Abred Tyler presided as Major Cowan led the program and Dr W L Jackson presented a fireplace donated by Kiwanis. The club serves boys under 15 with a gym, pool, library, workshop, and cafeteria.

Boys’ Club Salvation Army Southwall Street Ernest Pugmire Atlanta South Fea Ture John H. Kalte High Point Boys’ Club National William Montgomery New York City Grover Jones Grayson Abred Tyler Charlotte Two Carolinas C. ©. Williamson Presbyterian Church Robert M. Cowan W. L. Jackson Kiwanis Club R. C. Lindsay High Point Salvation Army Major Cowan

Revival Tour Arrives for High Point Campaign

Commandant Re C Harriss a retired Salvation Army officer of over fifty years arrives in High Point to start a two week revival at the citadel on South Main Street tonight at 7 30. Services run nightly until November 7 under Colonel Alfred Tyler with headquarters in Charlotte. Harriss who has served in England Japan and major eastern cities is in his tenth year of retirement at 71 and remains energetic as an evangelist. Major Robert M Cowan notes Harriss home is Fort Lauderdale Florida with Adjutant Charles Johnson and his wife in High Point relations connect to locals.

RE. C. Harriss Salvation Army North O South Carolina High Point Citadel South Main Street Alfred Tyler Charlotte England Japan United States Robert M. Cowan Harriss Fort Lauderdale Florida Charles Johnson Johnson

Clyde Smith Paroled in North Carolina Manslaughter Case

Clyde Smith, sentenced in Nash county in March 1934 to 12 years for manslaughter, was paroled yesterday in Raleigh officials announced on October 29.

Clyde Smith Raleigh Nash County

Lions Club Hosts Special Guests For Duke Davidson Fund Game

The High Point Lions club entertained locals who aided in staging the Duke Davidson freshmen game. Speakers included Dr. G J Humphreys Amos R Kearns Dr C C Williamson Coach C Virgil Yow Wayne Nelson C W Patterson and E E Koonce. The Lions quartet performed and Tyson Ferree received a special key award for recruiting new members.

High Point Lions Club A. J. Koonce G. J. Humphreys Amos R. Kearns C. C. Williamson C. Virgil Yow Wayne Nelson C. W. Patterson E. E. Koonce George Johnson Glenn R. Ward D. W. Hunter

Dr J Powell Tucker Explores Book of Jonah Sermon

Dr. J Powell Tucker selected scripture from the Book of Jonah for a First Baptist Church sermon. He argued Jesus sanctioned the book and detailed Jonah s call to Nineveh, his flight, the storm, and salvation through the Lord, urging personal faith and church involvement. The talk urged paying attention to personal responsibility and avoided excuses for staying out of church.

J. Powell Tucker First Baptist Church Jesus Tucker Jonah God Nineveh Tarshish Hell Dr. Tucker Jesus Christ

Girl Injured in Auto Collision Here

Miss Millie Hughes of Lexington route 2 was slightly injured when a truck driven by Kinney Hughes collided with a car at the Taylor and West Green streets intersection. The crash left both vehicles with minor damage and prompted police to make arrests during the investigation.

Millie Hughes Lexington Route 2 Kinney Hughes Taylor and West Green Streets Taylor Street Green Street Miss Hughes

Harnessing Sun Power Could End Energy Shortage

The sun delivers roughly 640000 horsepower per square mile and if captured could meet all energy needs, suggesting a future where solar power replaces other sources.

Boy Scout Work Belongs To Parents Also Says Millis

H A Millis president of Uwharrie Council states Scout work belongs to parents as much as to the Scout organization. He notes 41 churches in the council sponsor troops along with P T A groups and orphanages. Nationally churches sponsor 46 percent of troops, with Methodist church leading at 3359, American Legion at 2860, and school boards at 2098.

Millis Uwharrie Council Fathers and Mothers of America Boy Scouts of America H. A. Millis America Methodist Church American Legion School Boards of Education Presbyterian Congregational Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis Knights of Columbus, Elke, Y. M. C. A.’s Veterans of Foreign Wars

Charlotte Man Sentenced on Roads and Assault Charge

Carl D. Smith of Charlotte, formerly of this city, drew eight months on the roads for assaulting a female, after his wife testified he struck her with a fist. The session, brief for the week, also heard Albert Scott six months on the roads suspended for three years costs. Other verdicts included Sam Moffit driving license costs, Hattie Southern immoral vagrancy 30 days, Lonnie Harris 12 month suspended for violation of the prohibition law.

Carl D. Smith Charlotte Lewis EB. Teague Carl Smith Whittier Street Albert Scott Jack Row Sam Moffit Archdale Hattie Southern College Street Lonnie Harris Dayton Street

Services Held For Little Smith Girl

Funeral services for Sarah Ann Smith six weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs L G Smith were held Friday at 11 o'clock at Floral Garden cemetery interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery Relatives and neighbors sent flowers and sang hymns Safe In The Arms Of Jesus and Jewels during the service

Sarah Anne Smith L. G. Smith Ward Street Violet Mae Minner L. R. Sapp W. G. Lowery Jesus Floral Garden Cemetery

Fresh Elect Officers At High Point College

Morton Lamet of Freeport New York was elected president of the freshman class at High Point College at the first meeting of the year. Other officers elected were Graham Armstrong of Gastonia vice president Dot Stevenson of Pittsburgh secretary and Florence Allen of Raleigh treasurer. The two first year representatives to the Student Council were Eethel Rae Wilson of High Point and Eugene Morris of Salisbury.

Morton Lamet Freeport N. Y High Point College Graham Armstrong Gastonia Dot Stevenson Pittsburgh Florence Allen Raleigh Eethel Rae Wilson High Point Eugene Morris Salisbury

Rambling Reporter to Present The Late Christopher Bean

The High Point college Little Theatre will present The Late Christopher Bean a three act comedy by Sidney Howard in December at the village directed by Professor B Ow The production features a rambling reporter as part of its cast and is part of the college theatre program.

Christopher Bean Sidney Howard High Point College Little Theatre B. Ow

Licenses Revoked in State Driver Violations

The state releases names of High Point residents whose licenses were revoked today for offenses including driving drunk and hit and run. George Ross of propped road. Gus Tipps of 625 Fairview street. Dwight W. Allred of 1726 Kivett drive faces revocation for driving after license revoked and driving drunk.

George Ross Gus Tipps Fairview Street Dwight W. Allred Kivett Drive

Hoey Defends North Carolina Parole System

Governor Hoey disputed J Edgar Hoover's charge that parole is a national disgrace stating no man is paroled in North Carolina until he proves reform. He spoke to 300 Democratic women in Raleigh outlining state parole safeguards. Also addressing the group were Senator J W Bailey and Mrs Thomas F McAllister and Mae Thompson Evans.

Raleigh Hoey J. Edgar Hoover North Carolina J. W. Bailey Thomas F. McAllister Democratic Natonal Committee Mae Thompson Evans

Dale Carnegie Reader Of Books In Mars Reading Habit

Dale Carnegie author of How To Win Friends and Influence People is described as a voracious reader. He breaks books into units for a radio show and marks passages with red stars or blue pencils.

Dale Carnegie America Carnegie

National Officer to Meet With Local Chamber Group

A C of C national officer Clem D Johnson vice president of the U S Chamber of Commerce will meet the Roanoke local chamber board of directors and officers on November 9 at 4 PM Secretary Frank Sizemore announced Johnson will outline A Program for a Better Understanding of Business The visit is arranged by Malcolm Ainsworth Southeastern division manager Atlanta Ga

Chamber of Commerce Clem D. Johnson Roanoke United States Chamber of Commerce Frank J. Sizemore Johnson High Point Malcolm Ainsworth Atlanta Sizemore

Stockings Too Long Or Too Tight Harmful

The note warns that stockings that are too long or too tight can cause as many problems as improperly fitted shoes, highlighting risks to wearers.

Parents Council Organizes At Junior High School

The Junior High School forms a Parents Council with Mrs. Floyd Wilson as chairwoman. No parent teacher association exists for the junior high, since most families have children in grammar grades as well. A councilor will be named for each room to foster cooperation among parents, teachers, and students.

Floyd Wilson Wilson

Funeral for Banke Southern Pines

Funeral services for Mer G. Nichols 65 an insurance executive will be held here tomorrow. Nichols died at his home yesterday night.

Southern Pines G. Nichols

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