Causey Withdraws Payroll Graft Charges Against City Accountant
C F Causey once a city employee retracts all statements accusing C B Wagner city accountant of payroll grafting in High Point North Carolina. Causey swore an affidavit on September 1 1931 declaring the earlier charges incorrect and untrue. He testified at a public hearing on August 25 alleging an agreed $20 monthly salary increase paid back for car expenses. Wagner denied taking money. City Manager Knox later cleared a related billing claim. Warrants for bribery were drawn toward Causey and Wagner but not issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Causey
C. B. Wagner
High Point
Wagner
Lois Welborn
F. Causey
Causey
North Carolina Public Service Company
J. H. Jennings
City Water
Pennsylvania
Grover H. Jones
Clark Predicts Normalcy Soon In North Carolina
Local realtor C. Clark predicts a rapid return to normalcy amid a real estate upswing. He cites the $13,600 suburban land sale on the Greensboro High Point boulevard near Main street as best sign yet, with 250 acres remaining. He compares current trends to past depressions and booms, foreseeing a new high in land values.
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C. Clark
High Point
North Carolina
Austin Clark
Triangle Development Company
Clark
Greensboro
City Fire Loss In August Was Small
The city reported a total August fire loss of 2207 dollars from two large fires and several small blazes. Fire chief A B Horney said the largest damage, 1500 dollars, came August 13 to Marvin Gallimore’s home on Springfield Road. A 500 dollar loss occurred in G H Kearns’s High Street house, with remaining damage from smaller fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Horney
Marvin Gallimore
Springfield Road
G. H. Kearns
High Street
Monstrous Tong Bean Exhibit Shown in Enterprise
Eunice Boyd of 911 English Street displayed a 25 inch Tong bean for the Enterprise freak collection. She brought the unusual produce from the farm of J. F. Moore near Statesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Eunice Boyd
English Street
J. F. Moore
Statesville
Names of College Students Wanted Before Wednesday
The Enterprise seeks the names and addresses of High Point students returning to college or entering for the first time this fall along with their schools and class year. Call 4565 or mail details to the paper before Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Enterprise
Registration In Schools Opens Tomorrow Morning
Registration hours for all elementary and junior high pupils are set from 9:00 to 12:00 with specific days for freshmen, old pupils, and 6th to 7th grades. High school registration runs 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 on Thursday and 4:00 on Friday. Fees listed include home economics manual training instrumental music and book fees paid at registration.
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Dogr Tog Cicchcivonsns Cao Home Economics
Vdedee Cea Home Economics
Judge Warlick Addresses Bar Association Meeting
Judge Wilson Warlick of Newton spoke at the High Point Bar Association meeting at the Elwood hotel on the need to foster respect for law amid economic lows. He urged lawyers to serve communities by instilling lawful respect and discussed creating a central office for deputies. A committee was named to study the proposal while other topics, including a magistrate probe, were deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Warlick
Newton
High Point Bar Association
Elwood
Warlick
Greensboro
Guillford
T. R. Short
D. H. Parsons
M. W. Nash
R. D. Dickson
R. T. Pickens
D. Ingram
Lewis BE
Teague
The
Bar Association
Parsons
Legion Post Holds Semi Monthly Meeting At 8 O Clock
High Point legionnaires meet tonight at eight o clock in the regular semi monthly session in the Legion hall above the High Point Hardware Company store. Post Commander Gurney King said a large attendance is expected. The national Legion convention at Detroit will be discussed along with committee reports and plans for a later year membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Legionnaires
Legion Hall
High Point Hardware Company
Gurney King
National Legion
Detroit
Twin Grapes and Corn Triplets On Display
J L Sechrest of 416 East Washington street found a twin James grape on his vines, the first he has seen after years of growing them, now on display in the Enterprise window. Johnny Torrence of 305 Baptist street contributed six ears of corn with two stems, also on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sechrest
East Washington Street
James
Mr. Sechrest
Enterprise
Johnny Jackson Torrence
Baptist Street
High Point to Play Role in Wood Industries Conference
High Point manufacturers will play a prominent role at the National Wood Industries meeting in Winston-Salem October 15 and 16. The program includes four sessions on manufacturing, plant inspection trips, a luncheon, and an educational exhibit showcasing wood research and standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Wood Industries
Winston-Salem
Robert E. Lee
Say Fucunr
Wood Industries Division
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Southern Manufacturers Association
B. F. Huntley Furniture
F. F. Bahnson
Bahnson Company
Winston
Myrtle Desk Company
High Point Furniture Company
Penny's Hep U Rub firm formed by N C capitalists
George T Penny of High Point and Greensboro plans a new Penny's Chemical Co to manufacture Penny's Hep U Rub cold remedy. The group, which includes capitalists from several states, will organize in Greensboro and elect directors within days. Advertising funds will be reserved, with promises of a helpful, stain free preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Penny
High Point
Greensboro
Penny
North Carolina
Father of Frank Lee Dies In Baltimore
G. W. Lee of Kannapolis father of Frank B. Lee of the Commercial National Bank here died Sunday morning at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after five weeks there. Funeral services were held at the Kannapolis home at 2 30 this afternoon with burial in Concord Cemetery. Surviving are the widow Grace Farr of Cabarrus county two sons Frank B High Point and Russell Kannapolis two sisters Mrs FE D Eudy of Smithfield and Mrs Wink Thompson of Wadesboro two brothers J C of Norwood and James of China Grove and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lee
Kannapolis
Frank B. Lee
Commercial National Bank
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Lee
Concord Cemetery
Mr. Lee
Grace
Local Barbershop Moves To New Stand
Edmondson's Barber Shop, a city staple for 35 years, relocates from the Elwood hotel to 106 West Washington Street. The shop keeps six barbers and promises a larger, cleaner, easily accessible space with high quality, speedy service. George J. Clemmons, who took over after the founder's death, previously worked at the Sheraton hotel barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson’s
Elwood Hotel
Washington Street
George J. Clemmons
Edmondson
Sheraton Hotel
Attorney General Rules Traffic Experts May Appear Before State Commission
In Raleigh the Attorney General Dennis G. Brummitt's office issued an opinion stating that traffic and rate experts not licensed as attorneys may appear before the state Corporation Commission. The ruling holds that Chapter 157 prohibiting appearances before a judicial body does not apply, though certain circumstances might violate the law. The opinion notes the Commission cannot be regarded as a judicial body, citing State vs Railroad Commission, 79 Fla., 526, which characterized railroad rate setting as quasi legislative.
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Dennis G. Brummitt
State Corporation Commission of Traffic
Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
Corporation Commission
State Vs. Railroad Commission
Eleven Divorces Granted In Court
High Point municipal court granted eleven divorces this morning before lunch. Decrees issued in cases including Henderson versus Henderson Culclasure versus Culclasure Paylor versus Paylor Phillips versus Phillips Smith versus Smith Pope versus Pope Butler versus Butler Adderton versus Adderton Loman versus Loman McDade versus McDade McNeil versus McNeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
Lewis E. Teague
Mabel Henderson
Ray Henderson
Nellie Culclasure
Hugh J
French WaveSet at Home Promises Deep Natural Waves
An advertisement claims a new French method to create deep natural looking finger waves at home with ease like old curlers. It promises no greasiness or flaky buildup, moisture resistance, seven days of wear, and low cost. Also promotes Jo-cur Henna Rinse for bronze gloss.
High Point Leads Southern Cities in 1930 Manufacture Census
The Department of Commerce 1930 census of manufacture shows High Point second in North Carolina for workers and wages paid annually and second in number of industries. It ranks tenth among Southern cities in workers and wages, with $52,185 in product value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
High Point
Department of Commerce
North Carolina
Manufacturing growth and city data across southern states
A 1919 to 1929 comparison shows High Point expanding from 81 plants and 4,076 workers to 111 plants and 11,042 workers. Wages rose from 2.83 million to 9.75 million. manufactured products climbed from 14.87 million to 52.19 million. population grew from 14,302 to 36,745. Cities list Birmingham New Orleans Louisville Atlanta Chattanooga Richmond Memphis Winston-Salem Nashville High Point with respective establishment counts and wage totals.
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Louisville
Birmingham
Ala
New Orleans
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Richmond
Memphis
Winston- Salem
N. C
Nashville
High Point
Horse Struck By Car At Filling Station
Old Dobbin, favored by W. T. Piner, wandered to a filling station near the city and was bumped by a gas-fed vehicle operated by Eustace Ivey. Attorneys report a satisfactory court adjustment between Mr. Piner and Mr. Ivey. Dobbin is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbin
W. T. Piner
Eustace Ivey
Patterson Bound Over To Superior Court For Murder
Judge Lewis E Teague bound John Patterson over to the Superior Court for murder after probable cause was found in High Point municipal court. Patterson was sent to Greensboro on bond of 1000. The case centers on the Christmas night death of Johnnie Gilliam, allegedly slain with a brick in front of Jim Friday’s Taylor Street home. Witnesses testified Patterson was in M J Hills store earlier that night and that he dragged Gilliam from the home, with Umphs Barringer and others implicated in the fatal attack. Barringer fled and has not been located. Patterson’s prior accessory trial in Greensboro ended in acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
High Point
John Patterson
Johnnie Gilliam
Patterson
Superior Court
Greensboro
Criminal Court
Gilliam
Jim Friday
Taylor Street
M. J. Hill
Hill
Will McBride
Umphs
Barringer
McBride
Pate McRae
McRae
Gillam
J. Allen Austin
Thomas Turner, Jr
James B. Lovelace
D. Newton Farnell
Not The Same Tom Brady Denies Trespassing Charge
A Tom Brady living on Tryon Street told The Enterprise he is not the Brady arraigned yesterday in High Point Municipal Court on a trespassing charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brady
Tryon Street
Enterprise
High Point Municipal Court
Open union meeting on wage scale for bricklayers and contractors
The Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' International Union local plans an open meeting Thursday at 8 oclock in the union hall over McCrorys Store on South Malin Street. J L Jester announces invitations to all city contractors as watermelon feast and music will accompany, aiming to discuss a fairer wage scale and better cooperation between laborers and contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
International Union of America
McCrory’s
South Malin Street
J. L. Jester
B. R. Barber
Jester
No Damage In Auto Fire On Main Street
Excitement on South Main street in front of the post office as J. A. Morgan's automobile caught fire about 10:30 this morning. Firemen from department No. 2 answered the call. the blaze, caused by a short circuit, was quickly extinguished with virtually no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
J. A. Morgan
Department No. 2
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GEO. G. Scott & CO. Certified Public Accountants
Charlotte, N
C. H. Bass
Virginia Seed Service
E. L. Crouch
Princess Quality
Princess
Princess Cafe
Schwab Tailoring Company
East Broad Street
Legion Post
Fred Tate
Kenneth Redman
Penny'’s Chemical Company
Frank Lee
Raleigh
Is Opinion
Leroy Adderton
Sallie Adderton
Kathryn Loman
Henry Loman
Irma McDade
Spurgeon McDade
Verta McNeil
C. H. McNeil
Farquar
Ated
Sydney A. Bonnaffon
Summit Ave
Farquar Furnace Service Co
Martine’s
North Main St
Furniture
Birge
O’connor
Hamilton Florist
West Broao
Labor Union
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan
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