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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1936

Page

5

Northwestern District Teachers Convention May Move From High Point

The Northwestern District teachers convention may not be held in High Point as planned on October 24. Secretary Jules B. Warren of the state association cites advertising committee actions and magazine program costs as factors that could shift the site to Greensboro. A later meeting will decide the city, with past rotations among Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. About 2,000 attendees typically participate in the two day event.

High Point Jules B. Warren Raigh Mr. Warren High Point Merchants Asociation Teacers Mrarren Greensboro Winston Alem Toreensboro Warren

Arcanum Chapter Meets Wednesday at Elwood Hotel

The Old Plank Road Council No 2220 Royal Arcanum of High Point will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 at the Elwood hotel. E E Mendenhall Jr regent says important matters include lodge hall arrangements and activities. Frank J Sizemore Sr executive secretary notes planners address Merchants and Teachers association differences.

Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum High Point Elwood Hotel E. E. Mendenhall, Jr Regent

Employment offices place 64 at work in High Point week

The North Carolina State Employment agency of High Point placed 64 persons in jobs last week. Of the 64 placements, 59 were in private employment and five in public positions, marking a strong week in the office's history.

North Carolina High Point Price

Woman Injured as Man Fires Pellet Shot at Hand

Opal Trunnell praised her husband after he fired a pellet from a gun thinking the safety was on. He missed the safety, shot at her hand, and she was taken to a hospital to have pellets removed.

Opal Trunnell

Life begins anew for centenarian in Brooklyn

Mrs Yetta Levine, 100, began life anew at the Hebrew Home and Hospital for the Aged in Brooklyn. She was welcomed by Abraham Ginsberg who tap danced and quipped that at 108 he is still going strong.

Brooklyn N. Y Yetta Levine Hebrew Home and Hospital For Abraham Ginsberg

Barbecue Plans Set For Ju naluska Celebration

Plans are set for a church barbecue at Ju naluska with games at five o clock and a five o clock program honoring Dr Lambeth’s campaign. A committee led by B C Harmon and including Mrs Strickland Mrs Kearns Miss Bowman organized women’s games soft ball horse shoe and transport from the church. Reservations closed at noon Tuesday and transportation is arranged by B Lovelace.

Uach Ty Lake B. C. Harmon Geddy Strickland Thurlow Kearns Clarice Bowman E. M. Dudley David T. Yow W. H. (Buck) Linthicum W. A. Lambeth Save Junaluska B. Lovelace Fred N Lambeth Bruce Thecue

Death of Mrs Callie Elizabeth Byrd at 70 in Asheboro

Mrs Callie Elizabeth Byrd 70 widow of E H Byrd of Kemps Mill died Monday at 6 45 pm at home after months of illness. She leaves three daughters Mrs T N Slack Hemp Mrs F L Brooks High Point and Mrs C B Cox Richmond Va five sons G G Byrd Asheville R E Byrd Hemp J C Byrd Greensboro C S Byrd and J C Byrd Kemps Mill one brother R L Coble Reading Cal and two sisters Mrs Co W Welch Pittsboro and Mrs Alfred York Liberty Route One. Funeral services were held at Union Grove Christian church this afternoon at 3 o clock.

Co. E. Byrd Asheboro Callie Elizabeth Byrd E. H. Byrd Kemps Mill T. N. Slack Hemp F. L. Brooks High Point C. B. Cox Richmond, Va G. G. Byrd Asheville R. E. Byrd J. C. Byrd Greensboro R. L. Coble Reading Cal Co. W. Welch Pittsboro Alfred York Liberty Route One Union Grove Christian Church

Heir To Dutch Throne Will Wed German Prince Bernhard

The Hague announces Juliana heir to the Netherlands will marry Bernhard zu Lippe Biesterfeld, a German prince. The couple met in Switzerland and the wedding date was not set. Juliana is 27 and has been linked to royal marriages by Dutch matchmakers.

Associated Press The Hague Netherlands Switzerland Juliana Bernhard Zu _ Lippe- Biesterfeld Zerland Wilhelmina Prince Bernhard Bernd Ague Troat

Court opens second week with civil trials and two divorces

Judge Lewis E Teague opened the second week of a two week municipal court term for civil actions. Two divorces were granted on grounds of more than two years separation. A jury was accepted in a personal injury suit seeking 500 dollars in damages from an automobile collision at Mallory and Park streets on June 29 1956 between J F Raper and defendants Colon Brady and B F Gregson and Company Inc. The plaintiff seeks car damage and medical expenses.

Lewis E. Teague Hoon J. F. Raper Colon Brady B. F. Gregson and Company, Inc Mallory and Park Streets B. F. Gregson Dallas M. Culler Rachel W. Culler Irene McAnaney Bart McAnaney

Rambling Reporter Denies Being Arraigned Dan Smith

J Dan Smith of 813 Centennial Avenue today told The Enterprise he is not the Dan Smith arraigned in municipal court yesterday on a disorderly conduct charge.

J. Dan Smith Centennial Avenue Enterprise Dan Smith

Firemen extinguish trash fire at Delano theater

Firemen from company number three were called to the Delano theater at West End at 8 35 this morning to extinguish a trash fire. There was no damage.

Delano Theater West End

Astrologer Predicts Ocean Flight Outcomes

New York astrologer Marian Frantz known as Hermes predicted two transatlantic flights would face engine trouble causing forced landings short of their goals. He warned Merrill Richman on September 2 would not return immediately and may not attempt to fly back, risking loss.

New York Marian Frantz Lady Peace Dick Merrill Harry Richman the Messenger Beryl Markham Merrill Richman Frantz Hermes Floyd Bennett Field Llwyncelyn South Wales

City Lake Pool Closed for Year

The municipal pool will close tonight and stay shut for the rest of the year. W F Bailey parks director said shorter days and cooler evenings reduced attendance and the pool no longer met operating expenses.

City Lake W. F. Bailey Parks and Playgrounds

Eva Lytle Jackson Dies at Home on Monday

Mrs. Eva Lytle Jackson died at her home 316 Jack's Row Monday morning. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at King's Chapel church on Moore and Davis streets, conducted by Bishop A. E. Miller.

Eva Lytle Jackson Jack's Row King’s Chapel Church Moore and Davis Streets A. E. Miller

Boxing Roundup From Baltimore and Louisville Cards

Fights last night feature Burman from Baltimore knocking out Nichy in Pittsburgh while Vaughn from Cleveland outpoints Leon in Louisville over ten rounds. Nichy suffered a 176 percent reference and Leon was scored over ten rounds as Barberton, Ohio hosted the event.

Associates Baltimore Burman Ballimore Billy Nichy Pittsburgh Louisville Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Pete Leon Barberton Ohio

Martin Moore's Appeal Attacked

Asheville report states Solicitor Zeb V. Nettles will move before the supreme court in Raleigh to remiss an appeal notice for Martin Moore 22 convicted of slaying Helen Clevenger July 16 at Battery Park hotel. Brown Asheville lawyer says appeal period should have been 15 days not 45. Moore awaiting execution in gas chamber October. Brown has not been hired in the case. AAACP Asheville chapter discusses financing and retained attorney.

Asheville Zeb V. Nettles Supreme Court Raleigh Martin Moore Helen Clevenger Battery Park Nettles O& Ford W. Brown Moore Yor University Brown Don Phill Asheville Ch National Association the Advancement of Colored PLC

Fire on Coney Island boardwalk wakes John to arson prank

Detectives Streck and Kennedy stayed calm as a bundle of newspapers burned on the Coney Island boardwalk. They found John asleep inside the papers, woke him, extinguished the fire, and took him to hospital observation after locating a bankbook showing deposits.

New York Harold Streck Wilburnedy Coney Isl John

1936 First Half Tax Collections Rise Over 1935

The first half of 1936 showed percentage gains in automobile tax collections compared with the same period in 1935, with Pennsylvania figures reported on page nine.

Dillon Dies After Illness At Colfax Home

L D Dillon about 53 died at his Colfax route one home after a week of illness. He sold milk in High Point nine years. Survived by two wives, four daughters Myrtle Vestal Neva Roberson Dorothy Dillon Effie Dillon and a son Ray Dillon plus two step-daughters Mrs Jordan and Mrs le Jordan. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at Andy Grove Church.

L. D. Dillon Colfax Dillon High Point Nannie Dillon Myrtle Vestal Kernersville Neva Roberson Sandy Ridge Dorothy Dillon Kinston Effie Dillon Ray Dillon Abby Oates Thomas le Jordan Andy Grove Church

Funeral Service for Infant Son of Mr and Mrs New

Metal services were held at the New family's home on R F D 2 High Point on Monday afternoon at 3 o clock. Mrs C B Sullivan conducted the services. Pallbearers were Marsha Hobbs Edward Williams J C McMillan and Arthur Hudsor. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery.

Marvin ~W Roy New High Point

Bradley To Speak At G. O. P. Meeting

Mrs. Worth D. Henderson said J. Kenneth Bradley of Bridgeport and Chicago would address a statewide rally of young Republicans in Greensboro on September 15. Bradley is national chairman of the Young Republican Federation. Similar meetings would be held in Columbia Washington Miami and Tampa.

Greensboro Worth D. Henderson Young Republican Federation J. Kenneth Bradley Bridgeport Conn Chicago Bradley Henderson Columbia D. C Miami Tampa Fla

Ehringhaus Heads to Welcome Roosevelt in North Carolina

Gov. J C B Ehringhaus departed Raleigh for Asheville en route to the Great Smoky Mountains to greet President Roosevelt. He planned to meet the president at Knoxville or Gatlinburg and introduce him at the Green Pastures Rally in Charlotte on Thursday.

Raleigh J. C. B. Ehringhaus Asheville Great Smoky Mountains National Park President Roosevelt North Carolina Knoxville Gatlinburg Tenn Ehringhaus Roosevelt Charlotte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merchants’ Committee Fadel Motor’, Inc North Main Street South Main Street Arcanum Chapter Eaders Frank J. Sizemore Employment Offices U.S W. A. Lape East Washington Bernard Abingdon England Colored News Clevenger Nsert Marvin New G. O. P. Meeting Packard Hainés Packards Fred Astaire NBG Red Network Gate City Motor CO Wrenn Street
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