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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1939
Page
13
A humorous column contrasts pest slammers on telephones with noisy car horns and unwelcome moving days. The author details rude callers, abrupt hangs ups, and the chaos of moving, ending with an exhortation to enjoy entertainment at the Collins Festival sponsored by High Pont.
The city of High Point pursues a $116,000 suit against Duke Power in federal court, arguing a long running dispute over rate divisions and sales limits. A 1932 origin led to a 10 year struggle, with a 1935 contract offer rejected and a 1932 rate reduction tied to a five horsepower sales cap.
Piedmont Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World plans a barbecue outing Tuesday night at Dr. Ark’s Deep River farm on C. C. Camp Road, starting 6 o'clock. If weather fails, event moves to a lodge room. members invited with a guest. no charge.
Dr J E Pritchard former president of the North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference and Mrs Pritchard depart Monday afternoon for Winston Salem where he will become pastor of the First Methodist Church. He has lived in the conference parsonage for two years and previously led the Winston-Salem church from 1930 to 1933. They will reside on Polo Road in Winston Salem.
A half acre garden can produce food worth about one hundred fifty dollars, illustrating strong per acre returns in home food production and self sufficiency.
Seidman and Seidman report September 1939 furniture orders soaring about 25 percent above August, with September 1939 ahead of September 1938 by 28 percent and near September 1936 levels. Through nine months, orders exceed 1938 by 19 percent though lag 1937 by about 20 percent. shipments up 6 percent from August and unfilled orders nearly double since May.
John Wood of High Point featured as a soloist on the Major Bowes program in New York City. The host praised his voice on air noting his notable achievement. Wood is a former Duke University attendee.
The High Point Boys Club plans a free Hallowe'en party for boys Tuesday night in the gym. Maj. R O M Cowan directs a unique program with movies by Coke Cecil and a stage for an amateur show. A costume parade will close the event with originality and character portrayal judged for prizes. Club patrol leaders act as ushers.
Repticn Lodge I O O F will meet Tuesday at 7 PM at 118% West Commerce Street. The agenda includes an oyster supper and officials urge full attendance from members.
A snippet notes that snakes are viewed as guardians of treasure in Indian belief, reflecting cultural associations between serpents and hidden wealth.
The local American Red Cross prepares for the annual Roll Call with six divisions led by co chairs Mrs. W B Thomas and Mrs John Clinard Jr Dates set for November 14 to 18 in High Point The Supplies Division will distribute posters cards and badges The Publicity Division will handle information campaigns The Residential Division announces canvassing of home areas The Business Division covers stores and service enterprises The Industrial Division canvasses plants Booths Division will set up three membership booths to reach those missed in the canvass Potential captains and chairs are listed across divisions
High Point building permits declined from 42 to 27 last week yet the total construction value authorized reached 17620 dollars. The Adams Millis Corp renovation of its Eng Iish Street office tops the list at 3000 dollars with other new homes and repairs across multiple streets. The monthly total is expected near 100000 dollars as numerous residences and commercial projects proceed.
The report notes the state name Pennsylvania reflects William Penn's father rather than the founder. It adds an English estimate that one in five adults over 40 suffer rheumatism.
Education leaders will speak at the seventeenth annual Northwestern District Teachers Association convention and NC Education Association events in High Point with sessions at Senior High School and the Sheraton Hotel. A white school holiday is declared for Friday by Superintendent Carroll.
The first in a series of professional study discussions to improve school operations was held yesterday at the Junior High School auditorium in High Point. Rev F L Conrad Major R M Cowan Olin W LeBaron Mrs J W McGuinn and Mrs Rachel Suggs represented public groups. Next meeting is set for Tuesday November 21 with the theme What Are the Generally Recognized Aims and Objectives of Education. School officials invite public participation. Participating teachers and staff listed include Thelma Parker Ada Blair Verta Coe Brentwood Rubia Shelton Elizabeth Kelly Mildred Chappell Ivey Taylor Mary Kearns and others.
Funeral services for W. E. Lloyd 77 who died yesterday at a local hospital will be held this afternoon at 4 from Sechrest Funeral Home chapel Rev C N Royal of Green Street Baptist Church officiating Interment will follow in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery The piece notes a separate stat about public school construction trends since 1930 and 1870 to 1899 with no clear link to Lloyd.
During the next fourteen days captains will expand their working teams by selecting members. The process will see each leader choose additional players or staff to bolster their squads as they prepare for upcoming activities.
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