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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

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Moose Conclave Set To Draw 1000 Plus Delegates

Advance reservations indicate the Carolina Moose Association conclave will attract more than a thousand delegates from North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia with Baltimore and Point venues accessible Nearby. The three day program includes balls speeches ritual contests lodge initiations and a farewell ball at the Sheraton.

High Point Walter L. York Carolina Moose Association North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Baltimore Sedgefield Manor Albert H. Ladner, Jr Philadelphia Robert R. Reynolds Sheraton Hotel York Moose Hall Ladner Raleigh Danville Franklin Asheville Canton Greensboro Goldsboro The Elwood Frances Mitchell Washington, D. C Legion of the Moose Sen. Reynolds Sheraton

Mrs W G Sikes 69 Pas ses Away at Star

Mrs W G Sikes 69 died suddenly at her Star North Carolina home on Wednesday morning. She was born March 14 1869 and was married to the late W G Sikes. Surviving are five sons and seven daughters with several abroad. Funeral from Dover church Friday at 3 pm with interment in Dover cemetery.

W. G. Sikes Star Route 1 Willis Auman Paul Sikes High Point J. RR

Main Street Bridge Reopens After Safety Work

Main Street at the temporary bridge opened to traffic today after workers completed under bridge safety measures. Engineers called the structure safe and heavy trucks remain detoured over Wrenn Street following last Thursday's closure during piling races.

Main Street Wrenn Street

Wife of J. W. Smith Passes Away in Morganton

Mrs. J Wesley Smith died at 109 Hillcrest Drive Morganton after several weeks illness. She was daughter of the late Charles J Johnston and Mary E Johnston of Morganton and Black Mountain. She married J Wesley Smith April 16 1916 and is survived by her husband, a sister E Reid Tome Wilmington two brothers George B Johnston High Point Tom F Johnston Fort Myers Fla two nieces Mary Elizabeth Tome Wilmington and Mary Elizabeth Johnston High Point a nephew Tom F Johnston Jr Fort Myers Fla and a life long member of the First Presbyterian Church Morganton Funeral services were held Friday at 4 pm conducted by Dr C C Williamson and Dr James A Clark Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

J. Wesley Smith Hillcrest Drive Charles J Mary E. Bencini Johnston Morganton Black Mountain Fort Myers Fla Mary Elizabeth Tome Wilmington Mary Elizabeth Johnston High Point Tom F. Johnston Fila First Presbyterian Church of C. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church James A. Clark Monroe, Ga Oakwood Cemetery

David Cooper Wins Election at Luther League Convention

David Cooper of High Point was elected president of the Luther League of North Carolina at its annual convention at Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory. Elmer Troutman of Hickory was chosen vice president and other officers named include Miss Juanita Horton Salisbury recording secretary Miss Margaret Fisher Landis statistical secretary Miss Sara Roof Lincolnton treasurer G C Miller Salisbury archivist Irene Sox Hickory retiring president elected to executive committee for two years.

David Cooper High Point Luther League of North Carolina Lenoir-Rhyne College Hickory Elmer Troutman Juanita Horton Salisbury Margaret Fisher Landis Sara Roof Lincolnton G. C. Miller Irene Sox

Carrie Willie Smith dies after brief illness at home

Mrs Carrie Willie Smith aged 564 died last night at 613 Tate Street after a brief illness. Survived by husband George A Smith two daughters Mrs Lacy Bisher and Mrs James Wright of High Point one son Fred C Smith of High Point two sisters Mrs Robert Joyce Mrs Alice Cox Mrs Ada Pugh three brothers Robert Mounce and Rufus Mounce Funeral services Friday at 3 pm Pilgrim Holiness Church Rev C L Ruth in charge with Rev Myers of Bethel Temple. interment Floral Garden cemetery.

Carrie Willie Smith Tate Street George A. Smith Lacy Bisher James Wright High Point Fred C. Smith Robert Joyce Kernersville Alice Cox Greensboro Ada Pugh Ramseur Robert Mounce Walkertown Rufus Mounce Walnut Cove

Giant decorative spider shown at The Enterprise office

The Enterprise office hosts a giant decorative spider captured by Sidney Newman in Ray Street rear. The eight-legged monster measures at least an inch and a half per leg and a yellow black body fits within a two inch circle.

Enterprise Sidney Newman Ray Street

High Point men Lose Licenses Over Drunk Driving Convictions

The state highway safety division revoked licenses for Thomas Raymond Edwards of 1113 Forest Street and J. A. Davis of 802 Smith Street in a list released today. Both men were convicted of driving drunk.

State Highway Safety Division High Point Thomas Raymond Edwards Forest Street J. A. Davis Smith Street

Precinct 31 Registration and Polling Place Moved

Morris Jarrell registrar informs voters that Precinct 31 registration and polling have moved from Siderton Motor Company to the County building Entrance to the registration desk is via the West Green street door of the building.

Morris Jarrell Siderton Motor Company West Green Street

Social Security Office Official Set to Visit High Point

A representative from the Social Security Board district field office will be at the High Point post office tomorrow to assist employers and employees with Old Age Insurance provisions under the Social Security act, per D. W. Lambert assistant manager based in Greensboro.

Social Security Board D. W. Lambert Greensboro

Lottery Raid Victims Waive Jury Trials

Nine defendants arrested August 13 in a lottery raid on five local businesses waived jury trials in municipal court. Charged with operating a lottery, defendants include Thurman Kemp Dewey Hammer EE Koeltz C L Poore W M Knox T Taylor Harold Long and Lucien Long with Roy Pierce of Queen Anne Cafe also named.

Thurman Kemp Dewey Hammer EE. W. Koeltz West Green Street C. L. Poore South Main Street W. M. Knox Park Street T. Taylor North Main Street Harold Long Lucien Long Roy Pierce Vaia Street

Rotarians Hear McKee Discuss National Issues

W. W. O McKee student secretary of the Southern Y M C A spoke to the Rotary Club on national and Southern issues noting recent books by H W Odom and Jonathan Daniels. He urged recognizing real Southern defects and pursuing sane solutions while noting changes in norms and reception of criticism. Carter Dalton and Supt Charles F Carroll Jr announced plans for a tablet in memory of T Wingate Andrews at the senior high school grounds. Guests included Melvin S Perkins W C Hammond Jr and A E Teetor.

United States South Rotary Club W. W.O’ McKee Southern Y. M. C. A H. W. Odom University of North Carolina Jonathan Daniels Raleigh McKee Carter Dalton Charles F. Carroll, Jr T. Wingate Andrews Melvin 8. Perkins Keene, N. H W. C. Hammond, Jr Lumberton A. E. Teetor

Pageant Costume Deadline Tonight At Pageant HQ

Tonight is the last chance to obtain costumes for the Pageant of Progress. The Pageant headquarters announce the office stays open until 9 pm and urges all cast members who have not secured costumes to do so before then.

Pageant

Floats Ready for High Point Pageant Parade

More than 20 floats will join the jubilee parade opening the Pageant of Progress on Monday September 6 in High Point. George O. Jones of the W G organization says the procession will be unique in North Carolina with entries from the Chamber of Commerce City of Greensboro High Point Furniture Co Triangle Hosiery Mills Rose Furniture Co Globe Parlor Furniture Co Holton Cut-Rate Furniture Store Carolina Container Myrtle Desk Clover Brand Dairies HU P and PD Railway Beeson Hardware Gibens Ice Cream Coca Cola Bottling Adams Millis Corp High Point Merchants Assoc High Point Automobile Dealers Assoc High Point Overall Pure Oil Sheloff Coal Marsh Furniture.

Mondy George O. Jones W. G. Hunt Organization Jones High Point North Carolina Viss ©Olumbia High Point Chamber of Commerce City of Greensboro High Point Furniture Company Triangle Hosiery Mills Rose Furniture Company Globe Parlor Furniture Company Holton Carolina Container Company Myrtle Desk Company Clover Brand Dairies HU. P. T. and PD. Railway Company Beeson Hardware Company Giben Ice Cream Company Coca Cola Batthing Works Adams-Millis Corporation High Point Merchants Association High Point Automobile Dealers Association High Point Overall Company Pure Oil Company Sheloff Coal Company Marsh Furniture Company

Assault case mirrored murder trial as jury deadlocked

Reuben Vail's assault with deadly weapon case in municipal court mirrored a murder trial as the 12 jurors failed to reach a verdict at lunch recess. Witnesses clashed over July 23 events at Vail’s South Main second hand store with Vail claiming self defense and Phillips alleging repeated blows with an axe handle.

Reuben Vail South Main Street Silas Casey Tom Gold, Jr Vail W. A. Phillips Phillips Gold Dr. Davin Van Casey A Ed. Teague

Rites Held for Thomas Byerly in Local Funeral

Funeral services for Thomas J. Byerly were held at the Main Street M E church with pastors N C Williams W B Davis and D V Howell officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Byerly, a 42 year resident, died Monday at 634 Willowbrook Street.

Thomas Byerly Thomas J. Byerly Main Street M. EB N. C. Williams W. BB. Davis Winston-Salem D. V. Howell Calvary Oakwood Byerly Willowbrook Street

Negro tenor George Matthews to sing at St Marks church recital

Kernersville born Negro boy and internationally famous tenor George Matthews will appear in a recital at St Marks M E church on Monday evening September 12. Matthews rose to fame with the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University and has drawn praise from music critics across major U S cities.

George Matthews Kernersville St. Marks M. E Matthews Jubilee Singers Fiske University America

Collision in High Point Injures Driver and Arrests Passenger

A car driven by John B. King of 1424 North Hamilton Street High Point collided yesterday at the intersection of Kivett Drive Extension and Groometown Road with a car driven by Bill C. Sama of 231 Boulevard High Point. The crash at 1 55 PM left Kings car overturned. King was taken to Weylie Long hospital Greensboro for treatment and Sama was held by highway patrolmen.

John B. King Hamilton Street Bill C. Sama High Point Kivett Drive Groometown Road King Weeley Long Hospital Greensboro Sams

Mrs. Griffin Rites Held at Fairview Baptist Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Cassie Moore Griffin widow of Zuman W. Griffin of Reidsville were held Tuesday at 3 PM at Fairview Baptist church near Reidsville with Rev. J. C. Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Surviving are six daughters including Mrs. Henry Weber Mrs. A. L. Smyre and Mrs. J. L. Roberts plus one son Hugh P. Griffin all of Reidsville and Mrs. Florence Delapp and Mrs. 8. D. Whitlow of Reidsville. She was aunt to Mesars R. L. and C. M. Waynick of this city.

Grefin Cassie Moore Griffin Zuman W. Griffin Reidsville Daghter J. L. Roberts Madison Fairview Baptist Church J. C. Gillespie Fairview Griffin Henry Weber A. L. Smyre Asheville Alice Griffin Florence Delapp

Movie Quiz Contest Promises 260000 in Prizes

The 82 page motion picture quiz booklet offers prizes totaling 260000 to 6404 winners from the United States and Canada. The booklet is distributed free at local theaters and includes prize details future film news star photos and contest entry information.

United States Canada

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Moose Moose Order J. W. Smith Luther League Lenoir-Rhyne Hubert F. Cooper Gatewood Avenue Emmanuel Lutheran Church Social Security ATD YWCA Y. W Friends Playground Archdale Padi Ee PSE Special NRICH Pennsylvania Silvertowns Goodrich Silvertown RMU Mainway M. Dudley N. 6 East Main Street Thomasville, N. 6
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